Festival Programs

Yoga
10:30 to 11:30 am
Location: Great Hall, Ground Floor
Kickstart your day with a mindful and gentle yoga session surrounded by artwork in our iconic Great Hall. This class will feature seated, supine, and slow standing poses, with an emphasis on linking breath and movement. Suitable for all levels.
4:30 to 5:30 pm
Location: Great Hall, Ground Floor
Join us for a high-energy vinyasa flow surrounded by artwork in our iconic Great Hall. This class will feature a soundtrack of powerful female anthems. Modifications will be offered, and all levels are welcome.

International Women’s Day Keynote with Ferren Gipson
1 to 2 pm
Location: Online
Ferren Gipson is a British-American art historian, writer, and artist. In this virtual program, Gipson will discuss the women artists featured in her latest book Women’s Work: From feminine arts to feminist art (2022), detailing their accomplishments and contributions to advancing representation of women in the arts. This program will be moderated by Elizabeth Ajunwa, director of NMWA’s Betty Boyd Dettre Library and Research Center.

#5WomenArtists Gallery Talk
2 to 2:30 pm
Location: Meet at Information Desk, Ground Floor
Explore #5WomenArtists with Laura Hoffman, director of digital engagement, who will spotlight disabled artists and artists who engage in disability activism from NMWA’s collection. Learn more about the 2024 #5WomenArtists campaign.
All-day Activities

Spotlight Conversations
10 am, 12 pm, and 4 pm
Location: Meet at Information Desk, Ground Floor
Discover some of NMWA’s featured artworks and artists during these bite-sized conversations with NMWA staff throughout the day.

Flash Tattoos
12 to 5 pm
Location: Mezzanine
Memorialize your visit and support for women artists with a flash tattoo. Artist Bibi Abelle draws inspiration from the museum’s collection to craft her masterpieces right in front of you…and on you! This is more than just an activity: it is a firsthand encounter with creativity in motion.

Memorable Member Moment
10 am to 2 pm
Location: Kasser Board Room, Mezzanine
Relax with fellow NMWA members and enjoy light refreshments in our exclusive member lounge, set up in the revamped Kasser Board Room.
Shop

Museum Shop Pop-up
10 am to 4 pm
Location: Mezzanine
Shop a selection of your favorite items from the Museum Shop at our special International Women’s Day pop-up.