Signature Programs

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Learn about some of the museum’s signature educational and public programs for visitors of all ages. Visit our calendar for the full schedule of events.

Women, Arts, and Social Change Initiative

Women, Arts, and Social Change is a public programs initiative that highlights the power of women and the arts as catalysts for change. Explore online series from this initiative, including Fresh Talk, The Tea, MakeHer Summit, and Cultural Capitals.

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Fresh Talk

Fresh Talk is the Women, Arts, and Social Change initiative’s signature program. This series features cause-driven conversations with artists, designers, activists, social innovators, and others. These virtual programs empower women, spark community involvement, and engage new audiences.

The Tea

In this online series, women musicians perform original work via live-stream on the museum’s social media channels on the first Friday of the month. Each session includes a short interview, conducted over a cup of tea, which explores the artist’s creative process.

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Image courtesy of Crys Matthews

International Women’s Day

Join NMWA on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, for a virtual festival to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Throughout the day, museum staff, artists, musicians, and bartenders will host online programs highlighting women in the visual and performing arts.

See the International Women’s Day Festival Schedule
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Justine Kurland, Field Trip, 1999; Chromogenic color print, 29 3/8 x 39 1/8 in.; National Museum of Women in the Arts, Gift of Heather and Tony Podesta Collection; Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York; Photo by Lee Stalsworth

NMWA xChange

This monthly talk show, a spin-off of the 2021 GLAMi award-winning series BMA x NMWA, connects viewers to NMWA and its mission to champion women artists. Join as hosts from the museum interview special guests including artists, educators and curators; consider topics relevant to our world; and offer insight into collaborations that NMWA is fostering while its building is closed for renovation.  

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Art Chats

Jumpstart your weekend with art: every Friday at 5 p.m. (ET), join NMWA educators for informal 45-minute art chats about selected artworks from NMWA’s collection. Each week a new sampling of artworks will be considered. You can even enjoy your favorite happy hour drink or snack during the sessions.

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Collection Highlights

Join a virtual “tour” from home! During this interactive, docent-led presentation, participants will look closely and discuss artworks from the museum’s collection. Join in as often as you like—docents select the artworks, so tour content will vary.

Virtual Happy Hour

NMWA’s virtual happy hours celebrate the life and work of women artists. Join us for this spirited program series, which includes a virtual artist-inspired specialty cocktail. Each happy hour, NMWA staff and special guest speakers share artworks and stories.