a sisterhood of talented women who are dedicated to their craft and to sharing their passion for arts with others

Founded in 1897, the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. (NLAPW) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports and promotes professional women in arts, letters, music, and allied professions.

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Pen Women and The Future Is WITA

Recently, a group of women gathered at Pen Arts to discuss a Pen Arts benefit event as part of the WITA (Women in the Arts) campaign. We’re excited about all the ideas from the meeting!
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Less than $5,300 Left to Raise Toward $25,000 Matching Grant!

The McGrath Family Trust made a matching donation in honor of Angeline Nanni, the last remaining member of World War II and Cold War era code breakers.
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Upcoming Events

Sept. 15: Art All Night DC
Sept. 21: Million Mats DC
Sept. 29: Alla Prima Oil Painting Workshop

Featured Member: Barbara Durham, Pensacola Branch

Barbara Dunham is a collage artist who translates her inspirations into mixed media. "My goal is to create with collage elements a visually elegant story that is mysterious and makes the viewer yearn to see through the layers to beneath the surface," she says.
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1,600+ members strong
80+ branches across country
35 disciplines represented

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NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN, INC. — Linking creative women since 1897

a sisterhood of talented women who are dedicated to their craft and to sharing their passion for arts with others

-What’s New-

Pen Women and The Future Is WITA

Less than $5,300 Left to Raise Toward $25,000 Matching Grant!

Upcoming Events

Featured Member: Barbara Durham, Pensacola Branch

1,600+ members strong

80+ branches across country

35 disciplines represented

Pen Arts is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. We’re located at 1300 17th St NW, Washington, D.C.