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, Brews and Views, and Curative Collective Conversation.

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.
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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.
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.
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International Women’s Day Festival
Join NMWA for a virtual festival in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022.
Throughout the day, museum staff, artists, and makers will host online classes and programs that highlight and honor women in the arts. Learn something new or simply enjoy a conversation about women in the arts.
