Contact: harriet regina marion, Exhibition Coordinator
National Association of Women Artists
80 Fifth Avenue Suite 1405
New York, New York 10011
212-675-1616
Hmarion@nawanet.org
Lisa Petker-Mintz of Plainview New York
will be exhibiting artwork RING AROUND THE POSY #6
"Art Envisions Science" is the theme of the current N.A.W.A. exhibition at the New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street, Queens, NY. Works of many NAWA members interpreting the theme in a variety of media on paper will be on display from May 17 to July 13, 2008. The artists' reception is Sunday, May 18 from 3-5 pm.
First founded in 1889, the mission of the National Association of Women Artists (N.A.W.A.) is to promote women artists with the goal of attaining fill recognition of the scope of their achievements. Through its exhibitions, programs and archives it fosters awareness of the important contributions of women artists of all backgrounds and traditions.
The organization selects new members semiannually into the prestigious 119 year old nonprofit organization. Applications can be downloaded from the website.
Headquartered in New York City, the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. is the oldest professional fine arts organization for women in the United States, and celebrates the art of its more than 800 members nationally. For further information, visit the N.A.W.A website at www.nawanet.org or phone 212-675-1616.
The exhibition will be on display from May 17th to July 13, 2008.
Reception: Sunday, May 18, 2008, 3-5 pm
The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street, Queens. NY 11368-2950
Gallery hours:
Monday - Thursday - 930 am - 2 pm
Friday - 9:30 am - 5 pm (free 2 - 5 pm)
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6 pm (free Sunday 10 - 11 am)
