Dear Prospective Members,

Thank you for your interest in joining the New York Society of Women Artists. Our committee is looking forward to viewing your work. Our jurying of both 2D (paintings/printmaking) and 3D (sculptures) artworks is scheduled annually in April. 2D and 3D applications should be submitted independently from each other if you would like to apply for both categories.

Members must live or work within 100 miles of New York City. 

NYSWA is a historical organization, which was created in 1925 to promote Avant Garde women artists. The organization included notable founding members such as the late Theresa Bernstein, Anne Goldthwaite, and other acclaimed artists including Marguerite Zorach, NYSWA’s first president. In more recent times, the Organization’s steadfast commitment to New York arts and culture earned a personal address from Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez, lauding NYSWA’s efforts in the community, nurturing individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Subsequently, NYSWA was awarded a proclamation from Governor Kathy Hochul for the organization’s contribution to women in the arts and to the citizens of New York State. By fostering a collaborative spirit among its members, the organization aims to amplify the impact of its creative output, gain parity in the art market, push boundaries, and redefine the role of women in the arts.

NYSWA IS LIMITED BY CONSTITUTION TO 60 ACTIVE MEMBERS

2024 APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
Seeking 3 new members in the 2-D category & 3 new members working in 3-D

The following items should be sent via email to 1925nyswa@gmail.com (Applicant Submission 2D or 3D should be written in email subject line)

·  An introductory cover letter (500 words or less) as to why you would like to join the organization and what you wish to offer the organization in terms of time, skills, enthusiasm, etc.

·  Contact information: email, phone number and studio address 

·  Artist statement, biography and CV

·  Website and social media links

·  10 images of work completed within the last three years labeled with your name, title, year of completion, dimensions, & medium.

First round of jurying will be conducted online by a panel of 5-6 NYSWA painters for the 2D category and the same number of sculptor panel members for the 3D category on a date (TBD) between April 18th and 23rd. 

Finalists will be notified by April 24th, 2024 - This year we have three spots available in the 2-D category and another 3 spots available in the 3-D category.

The second round of jurying will be conducted in person on Saturday, April 27th (this will be at location in Soho, NYC).

Artists will be asked to drop off 3 current works completed within the last 3 years, then return after the jurying, (usually an hour to an hour and a half later). The items reviewed by the judges will be the actual physical artworks, these may be in addition to the 10 artworks you submitted online, or three of the works which were submitted as part of your first round of the application emailed to NYSWA on April 17th. 

In addition, please bring a folder containing hardcopies of the items which were submitted as part of your online application, including color copies of the images of your artwork

 A DETAILED LETTER WITH EXACT DATES, TIMES & INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.