Nmwa Exhibitions

View of the museum from outside showing the Neoclassical building from one corner. The building is a tan-colored stone with an arched doorway, long vertical windows, and detailed molding around the roof.

Connecting the Threads: Petah Coyne and Rodarte

Posted: December 20, 2018
Category: Nmwa Exhibitions
NMWA’s exhibition Rodarte celebrates the innovative American fashion house, founded by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy. The dresses on view share visual appeal and many common threads with works in...
A sculpture hangs in a dark gallery. The sculpture comprises layers of melted pink and white wax that form a dress-like shape hanging from satin-wrapped chains. Its color, shape, and bumpy, lacy texture, evoke a frilly tutu, lavishly frosted wedding cake, or coral.

Modern Makers: Jess Rotter

Posted: December 4, 2018
Category: Nmwa Exhibitions
L.A.-based illustrator/artist Jess Rotter collaborated with NMWA, Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte, and custom design studio Third Drawer Down to create a set of paper dolls featuring Rodarte fashions.
Four light skin mannequins display fashionable gowns of varying length on a circular platform.

5 Questions with Holly Laws

Posted: September 10, 2018
Category: Nmwa Exhibitions
The fifth installment of NMWA’s Women to Watch exhibition series, Heavy Metal, is presented by the museum and participating national and international outreach committees.

Artist Spotlight: Alejandra Prieto

Posted: September 7, 2018
Category: Nmwa Exhibitions
The fifth installment of NMWA’s Women to Watch exhibition series, Heavy Metal, is presented by the museum and participating national and international outreach committees. The exhibition showcases contemporary artists working...

5 Questions with Venetia Dale

Posted: September 4, 2018
Category: Nmwa Exhibitions
The fifth installment of NMWA’s Women to Watch exhibition series, Heavy Metal, is presented by the museum and participating national and international outreach committees.

5 Questions with Alice Hope

Posted: August 30, 2018
Category: Nmwa Exhibitions
The fifth installment of NMWA’s Women to Watch exhibition series, Heavy Metal, is presented by the museum and participating national and international outreach committees.

5 Questions with Petronella Eriksson

Posted: August 25, 2018
Category: Nmwa Exhibitions
The fifth installment of NMWA’s Women to Watch exhibition series, Heavy Metal, is presented by the museum and participating national and international outreach committees.

5 Questions with Susie Ganch

Posted: August 17, 2018
Category: Nmwa Exhibitions
The fifth installment of NMWA’s Women to Watch exhibition series, Heavy Metal, is presented by the museum and participating national and international outreach committees.

Artist Spotlight: Lola Brooks

Posted: August 16, 2018
Category: Nmwa Exhibitions
The fifth installment of NMWA’s Women to Watch exhibition series, Heavy Metal, is presented by the museum and participating national and international outreach committees. The exhibition showcases contemporary artists working...

5 Questions with Katherine Vetne

Posted: August 14, 2018
Category: Nmwa Exhibitions
The fifth installment of NMWA’s Women to Watch exhibition series, Heavy Metal, is presented by the museum and participating national and international outreach committees.