National Membership Chair Luanna K. Leisure explores the question of why NLAPW has branches instead of clubs — and what the means for the organization.

The Sarasota Branch shares lessons learned from its successful student awards program that has been supporting high school students in the pursuit of the arts since 1987.

NLAPW held its bi-annual election for officers. Read the bios for the 2022-2024 president, vice presidents, treasurer, recording secretary, and ethics chair.

In August 2021, a message was sent to all music members inviting comments and suggestions about creating a forum for them to communicate with and support each other. The response has been overwhelmingly positive and has laid the groundwork for continued networking.

On September 25, 2021, Pen Arts Gallery was one of 14 venues that took part in Art All Night in Dupont Circle, one of 16 Washington, D.C., neighborhoods celebrating the event. The gallery featured work from NLAPW’s Vinnie Ream contest, as well as the Scholastic Art & Writing exhibit and oil paintings by Olga O’Hagan.

Artist Christine Landis shares how she had to find new ways to jumpstart a teaching career when art classes were canceled at the beginning of the pandemic.

Before Pen Women Press can accept submissions, we must form a talent pool of expert Pen Women to fill all the necessary roles in producing our books. Please consider applying.

The Pen Woman magazine recently received a Gold MarCom Award for design in the print media, magazine category. Additionally, the NLAPW Biennial 2018 Program received honorable mention for design in the print media, program guide category.The annual MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by marketing and communication professionals.

A great outreach opportunity that was cited from the recent Branch Presidents Questionnaire involved connecting with our local libraries, benefiting both parties.