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FEATURED ARTISTS 2024
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Clarisse Casalino
Member-at-large
Clarisse Casalino is a registered psychiatric nurse, published writer, and artist living in Chicago, IL. Clarisse graduated from Latin School in 2013, and New York University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. As a psychiatric nurse and a previous psychiatric patient, Clarisse finds herself in a particularly fantastic position to show the sane insanity.
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Lourdes Guerrero
Chicago Chapter
As a third-generation Mexican-American, I was inspired to crochet by my grandmother, Guadalupe Guerrero Saldaña. I started when I was seven years old. Over the years, other strong and patient women like my grandmother helped me develop a firm foundation in crochet and other fiber techniques, from knitting to embroidering to weaving.
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Alana Garrigues
Massachusetts Chapter
Alana Garrigues is an artist and poet living in Central Massachusetts. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she finds kinship in the woods and among the trees and seasonal ferns of her new home. She is also the founder of Journal for Justice, an art journaling experience that she started in 2020, inviting people into human rights and justice conversations through creativity.
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Betsy Orbe Lester
Florida Chapter
An award-winning mixed media artist, Betsy Orbe Lester teaches where she learned, both at Eckerd College (BA) and formerly, USF (MFA). Permanent collections: Tampa Museum, Gulf Coast Museum, Neiman Marcus and private and corporate collections. Recent exhibitions: Denis Bibro Fine Art, NYC; Brevard Art Museum; Boca Raton Museum; and Tampa Museum.
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Lyndy Bush
Colorado Chapter
I am a contemporary Southwest oil painter that focuses on painting landscapes and scenes around me. I have a background in anthropology and this tends to skew my work towards a more humanistic approach. My work is my story as a contemporary Artist raised in Southern New Mexico.
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Marilynn Host
Peninsula Chapter
I am a 3-D and 2-D mixed media artis. I work in encaustic, acrylic, and ceramics.
I use papers, fabric and found objects.
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Kay Westhues
Indiana Chapter
Her art explores the ways in which rural tradition and history are understood, acted on, and recreated in everyday life. She approaches her projects with a sociological and narrative lens and seeks not the most literal content but the most human and personal.
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Donna Catanzaro
Lifetime Member
Donna creates pieces to amuse and inspire herself and the viewer: including her political, ironic and funny digital collages, her mixed media pieces made from her trash, and her humorous pop-up books. She lives with her wife in NH, taught Graphic Design for many years, and has an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College.
SOCIAL MEDIA FEEDS
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![The Fight For Respectability and Freedom: American Life During The Second Great Awakening, Activism, and Women Run Tea Rooms in the 1830s.](https://nationalwca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/African-American-tea-room-1080x675.jpg)
The Fight For Respectability and Freedom: American Life During The Second Great Awakening, Activism, and Women Run Tea Rooms in the 1830s.
I draw the curtain. I could show you other pictures more pathetic in their hopelessness, but refrain. Lessons in making home neat and attractive; lessons in making family life stronger, sweeter, and purer by personal efforts of the woman; lessons in tidiness of appearance among women; lessons of clean and pure habits of everyday life in the home, and thus bringing to the women self-respect and getting for them the respect of others; how to keep the girls near the mother, and many other kindred subjects, need to be given to this class of women to-day.”
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“Seen and Heard”—there is such an interesting diversity of media and messages in this show. Hope local friends can attend the artists reception this Saturday, October 7, from 6-9 at theartcenterdover, One Washington Street in Dover. You won’t be disappointed!
#womenscaucusforart
#theartcenterdover
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![“Seen and Heard”—there is such an interesting diversity of media and messages in this show. Hope local friends can attend the artists reception this Saturday, October 7, from 6-9 at theartcenterdover, One Washington Street in Dover. You won’t be disappointed!
#womenscaucusforart
#theartcenterdover
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“Seen and Heard”—there is such an interesting diversity of media and messages in this show. Hope local friends can attend the artists reception this Saturday, October 7, from 6-9 at theartcenterdover, One Washington Street in Dover. You won’t be disappointed!
#womenscaucusforart
#theartcenterdover
wca_nh_chapter
I am filled with gratitude and also with the amazing energy of today’s Planfest with scwcawomenartists ! I didn’t know what to expect but whatever that was, this exceeded it many times over. All ideas were heard and honored with optimism. Everyone held space for each other, and it was a day of community building like I’ve never experienced. Brava to the Board!
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#monicamarksart #scwca #wca #southerncaliforniawomenscaucusart #womenscaucusforart #communitybuilding #planfest #scwcaplanfest2024 #femaleenergy #womensrights #choice #powerofwomen #supportwomenartists #womenartists #connection #community #threads #seeds #seedsofchange #plantingseedsofchange
![I am filled with gratitude and also with the amazing energy of today’s Planfest with scwcawomenartists ! I didn’t know what to expect but whatever that was, this exceeded it many times over. All ideas were heard and honored with optimism. Everyone held space for each other, and it was a day of community building like I’ve never experienced. Brava to the Board!
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#monicamarksart #scwca #wca #southerncaliforniawomenscaucusart #womenscaucusforart #communitybuilding #planfest #scwcaplanfest2024 #femaleenergy #womensrights #choice #powerofwomen #supportwomenartists #womenartists #connection #community #threads #seeds #seedsofchange #plantingseedsofchange](https://nationalwca.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
I am filled with gratitude and also with the amazing energy of today’s Planfest with scwcawomenartists ! I didn’t know what to expect but whatever that was, this exceeded it many times over. All ideas were heard and honored with optimism. Everyone held space for each other, and it was a day of community building like I’ve never experienced. Brava to the Board!
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#monicamarksart #scwca #wca #southerncaliforniawomenscaucusart #womenscaucusforart #communitybuilding #planfest #scwcaplanfest2024 #femaleenergy #womensrights #choice #powerofwomen #supportwomenartists #womenartists #connection #community #threads #seeds #seedsofchange #plantingseedsofchange
Posted withregram • mixedmedia_marcia Book Craft. Another re-worked old collage on watercolor paper 6x6” with acrylic and graphite
#collageclub #analogcollage #womanartist #collageworldwide #femmecollage #brooklyncollageclub #pariscollagecollective #collagecommunity
#contemporaryabstract
#decollage
#discoveringcollage #instacollage
#modernabstract
#collagebywomen #pnwcollagecollective #italiancollagistscollective
#edinburghcollagecollective #abstractexpressionism
#twincitiescollagecollective
#collageart #abstractart #phototrouveemagazine #womenscaucusforart #wildercollage #womenartistsmichigan #mixedmediaart #NAWA_usa #virtual_NAWA #curator_artgallery
![Posted withregram • mixedmedia_marcia Book Craft. Another re-worked old collage on watercolor paper 6x6” with acrylic and graphite
#collageclub #analogcollage #womanartist #collageworldwide #femmecollage #brooklyncollageclub #pariscollagecollective #collagecommunity
#contemporaryabstract
#decollage
#discoveringcollage #instacollage
#modernabstract
#collagebywomen #pnwcollagecollective #italiancollagistscollective
#edinburghcollagecollective #abstractexpressionism
#twincitiescollagecollective
#collageart #abstractart #phototrouveemagazine #womenscaucusforart #wildercollage #womenartistsmichigan #mixedmediaart #NAWA_usa #virtual_NAWA #curator_artgallery](https://nationalwca.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Posted withregram • mixedmedia_marcia Book Craft. Another re-worked old collage on watercolor paper 6x6” with acrylic and graphite
#collageclub #analogcollage #womanartist #collageworldwide #femmecollage #brooklyncollageclub #pariscollagecollective #collagecommunity
#contemporaryabstract
#decollage
#discoveringcollage #instacollage
#modernabstract
#collagebywomen #pnwcollagecollective #italiancollagistscollective
#edinburghcollagecollective #abstractexpressionism
#twincitiescollagecollective
#collageart #abstractart #phototrouveemagazine #womenscaucusforart #wildercollage #womenartistsmichigan #mixedmediaart #NAWA_usa #virtual_NAWA #curator_artgallery
I am captivated by the exquisite work by Cynthia Branvall cynthiabrannvall
It was love at first sight!
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Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, 2020-21, 19th century blouse, beeswax, damar, and resin, 17 x 20 x 14 inches
On view Saturday, June 15 - Saturday, July 13, 2024 at arcgallerysf in the ACCESS: An Ordinary Notion National Juried Exhibition sponsored by the Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (NCWCA)
TODAY Closing Ceremony: Sun. 07/07/24, 3-5 PM
The Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art is a networking organization for women in the arts. NCWCA offers a broad range of events and programs: member forums, exhibitions, mentoring, professional development, art-making, art activism and community. Formed in 1973, NCWCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a chapter of the National Women’s Caucus for Art proud to announce that the Alice Paul Institute and the Susan B. Anthony Museum & House are partnering with us for this meaningful and timely National Juried Exhibition intended to spark meaningful discussion to create visions for a new, more inclusive, and just society.
#ncwca #accessexhibition #feministart #activistart #equalaccess #justice #equity #ncwca #womenscaucusforart #supportwomenartists #womeninart #womenartists #artnews #womenartexhibition #alicepaul #susanbanthony #genderequality #reproductiverights #nationaljuriedexhibition #arcgallerysf #arcgallery #arcexhibition #sfartexhibition #sfartgallery #socialjusticeart #sculpture #sculptor
![I am captivated by the exquisite work by Cynthia Branvall cynthiabrannvall
It was love at first sight!
Posted withregram • arcgallerysf Cynthia Brannvall cynthiabrannvall
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, 2020-21, 19th century blouse, beeswax, damar, and resin, 17 x 20 x 14 inches
On view Saturday, June 15 - Saturday, July 13, 2024 at arcgallerysf in the ACCESS: An Ordinary Notion National Juried Exhibition sponsored by the Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (NCWCA)
TODAY Closing Ceremony: Sun. 07/07/24, 3-5 PM
The Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art is a networking organization for women in the arts. NCWCA offers a broad range of events and programs: member forums, exhibitions, mentoring, professional development, art-making, art activism and community. Formed in 1973, NCWCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a chapter of the National Women’s Caucus for Art proud to announce that the Alice Paul Institute and the Susan B. Anthony Museum & House are partnering with us for this meaningful and timely National Juried Exhibition intended to spark meaningful discussion to create visions for a new, more inclusive, and just society.
#ncwca #accessexhibition #feministart #activistart #equalaccess #justice #equity #ncwca #womenscaucusforart #supportwomenartists #womeninart #womenartists #artnews #womenartexhibition #alicepaul #susanbanthony #genderequality #reproductiverights #nationaljuriedexhibition #arcgallerysf #arcgallery #arcexhibition #sfartexhibition #sfartgallery #socialjusticeart #sculpture #sculptor](https://nationalwca.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
I am captivated by the exquisite work by Cynthia Branvall cynthiabrannvall
It was love at first sight!
Posted withregram • arcgallerysf Cynthia Brannvall cynthiabrannvall
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, 2020-21, 19th century blouse, beeswax, damar, and resin, 17 x 20 x 14 inches
On view Saturday, June 15 - Saturday, July 13, 2024 at arcgallerysf in the ACCESS: An Ordinary Notion National Juried Exhibition sponsored by the Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (NCWCA)
TODAY Closing Ceremony: Sun. 07/07/24, 3-5 PM
The Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art is a networking organization for women in the arts. NCWCA offers a broad range of events and programs: member forums, exhibitions, mentoring, professional development, art-making, art activism and community. Formed in 1973, NCWCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a chapter of the National Women’s Caucus for Art proud to announce that the Alice Paul Institute and the Susan B. Anthony Museum & House are partnering with us for this meaningful and timely National Juried Exhibition intended to spark meaningful discussion to create visions for a new, more inclusive, and just society.
#ncwca #accessexhibition #feministart #activistart #equalaccess #justice #equity #ncwca #womenscaucusforart #supportwomenartists #womeninart #womenartists #artnews #womenartexhibition #alicepaul #susanbanthony #genderequality #reproductiverights #nationaljuriedexhibition #arcgallerysf #arcgallery #arcexhibition #sfartexhibition #sfartgallery #socialjusticeart #sculpture #sculptor
Tonight, I went to the reception for Claiming Space: Women Artists in Philadelphia at City Hall. The exhibition was put together by creativephl and juried by pattijordanart and sarahrbloom, both from the Women’s Caucus for Art. It is part of the larger city wide refocus2024 festival. My photograph “She Haunts Those Who Refuse To Help” was hung beautifully in a case with a number of other fantastic works. I was more than a little chuffed to see my piece mentioned in the juror’s statement. The whole show is beautiful and I love that it is on view for any and everyone who walks the corridors of City Hall. Art should be part of civic life. Especially art that speaks to issues experienced by constituents of the city, which so much of the work in this show does. The show is up until April 12, so if you are in center city and have some time, go check it out! 📸 of me by oddanchorite 💗 #artexhibition #philadelphiaartists #creativephl #womenscaucusforart #photography #ghoststory #selfportraitphotography
![Tonight, I went to the reception for Claiming Space: Women Artists in Philadelphia at City Hall. The exhibition was put together by creativephl and juried by pattijordanart and sarahrbloom, both from the Women’s Caucus for Art. It is part of the larger city wide refocus2024 festival. My photograph “She Haunts Those Who Refuse To Help” was hung beautifully in a case with a number of other fantastic works. I was more than a little chuffed to see my piece mentioned in the juror’s statement. The whole show is beautiful and I love that it is on view for any and everyone who walks the corridors of City Hall. Art should be part of civic life. Especially art that speaks to issues experienced by constituents of the city, which so much of the work in this show does. The show is up until April 12, so if you are in center city and have some time, go check it out! 📸 of me by oddanchorite 💗 #artexhibition #philadelphiaartists #creativephl #womenscaucusforart #photography #ghoststory #selfportraitphotography](https://nationalwca.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Tonight, I went to the reception for Claiming Space: Women Artists in Philadelphia at City Hall. The exhibition was put together by creativephl and juried by pattijordanart and sarahrbloom, both from the Women’s Caucus for Art. It is part of the larger city wide refocus2024 festival. My photograph “She Haunts Those Who Refuse To Help” was hung beautifully in a case with a number of other fantastic works. I was more than a little chuffed to see my piece mentioned in the juror’s statement. The whole show is beautiful and I love that it is on view for any and everyone who walks the corridors of City Hall. Art should be part of civic life. Especially art that speaks to issues experienced by constituents of the city, which so much of the work in this show does. The show is up until April 12, so if you are in center city and have some time, go check it out! 📸 of me by oddanchorite 💗 #artexhibition #philadelphiaartists #creativephl #womenscaucusforart #photography #ghoststory #selfportraitphotography
The wca_chicago exhibition 💖“Hot Pink Platter”💖 will feature Kiwano✨, my award-winning photograph 🤩. The event will take place tonight airstudio348 So excited to be part of this amazing event with such talented artists🌷
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#wca #chicago #chicagowca #illinois #exhibition #hotpinkplatter #hotpink #gallery #gallerywall #galleryart #artgallery #women #womenscaucusforart #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #womensrights #womeninspiringwomen #pink #pinknails #pinkhair #pinkpinkpink #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wca_chicago
![The wca_chicago exhibition 💖“Hot Pink Platter”💖 will feature Kiwano✨, my award-winning photograph 🤩. The event will take place tonight airstudio348 So excited to be part of this amazing event with such talented artists🌷
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#wca #chicago #chicagowca #illinois #exhibition #hotpinkplatter #hotpink #gallery #gallerywall #galleryart #artgallery #women #womenscaucusforart #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #womensrights #womeninspiringwomen #pink #pinknails #pinkhair #pinkpinkpink #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wca_chicago](https://nationalwca.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
The wca_chicago exhibition 💖“Hot Pink Platter”💖 will feature Kiwano✨, my award-winning photograph 🤩. The event will take place tonight airstudio348 So excited to be part of this amazing event with such talented artists🌷
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#wca #chicago #chicagowca #illinois #exhibition #hotpinkplatter #hotpink #gallery #gallerywall #galleryart #artgallery #women #womenscaucusforart #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #womensrights #womeninspiringwomen #pink #pinknails #pinkhair #pinkpinkpink #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wca_chicago
Winged Ram, gouache and gold leaf on tile, 1959. Mary Leonora Carrington (English, 1917-2011).
"I didn`t have time to be anyone`s muse... I was too busy rebelling against my family and learning to be an artist."
-Leonora Carrington
#wingedram #maryleonoracarrington #leonoracarrington #britishmexicanartist #gouacheandgoldleaf #femalebritishartists #englishwomenartists #englishartistsinmexico #womeninsurrealism #surrealistartist #surrealistartists #maxernst #krioskhrysomallos #flyingram #ramsinart #symbolicram #animalsymbolism #dwennimmen #artistsinmexico #chelseaschoolofart #ozenfantacademy #womeninart #womenscaucusforart
![Winged Ram, gouache and gold leaf on tile, 1959. Mary Leonora Carrington (English, 1917-2011).
"I didn't have time to be anyone's muse... I was too busy rebelling against my family and learning to be an artist."
-Leonora Carrington
#wingedram #maryleonoracarrington #leonoracarrington #britishmexicanartist #gouacheandgoldleaf #femalebritishartists #englishwomenartists #englishartistsinmexico #womeninsurrealism #surrealistartist #surrealistartists #maxernst #krioskhrysomallos #flyingram #ramsinart #symbolicram #animalsymbolism #dwennimmen #artistsinmexico #chelseaschoolofart #ozenfantacademy #womeninart #womenscaucusforart](https://nationalwca.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Winged Ram, gouache and gold leaf on tile, 1959. Mary Leonora Carrington (English, 1917-2011).
"I didn`t have time to be anyone`s muse... I was too busy rebelling against my family and learning to be an artist."
-Leonora Carrington
#wingedram #maryleonoracarrington #leonoracarrington #britishmexicanartist #gouacheandgoldleaf #femalebritishartists #englishwomenartists #englishartistsinmexico #womeninsurrealism #surrealistartist #surrealistartists #maxernst #krioskhrysomallos #flyingram #ramsinart #symbolicram #animalsymbolism #dwennimmen #artistsinmexico #chelseaschoolofart #ozenfantacademy #womeninart #womenscaucusforart
Opening tonight!
I am pleased to share that The Portals - Grassland Fog 1, 04.26.23 (limited edition archival pigment print) has been selected for PORTALS, a juried Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (ncwca) exhibition opening tonight at arcgallerysf in San Francisco, CA.
Portals seem to be a common theme at the moment and I find this unifying force fascinating. Inspiration is arriving for many, and infinite possibilities are available for all. I am honored to have my work included in a show that explores a theme that is so accurately in line with my current inspiration.
Sharing my work with juror karengutfreundart, exhibition director Elizabeth Addison, and this new audience is yet another important piece to the ongoing expansion of my Portals project. Thank you ncwca for this opportunity, and thank you to the dozens of women involved who are committed to sharing our work with the world. I am grateful for your time and efforts imagining and bringing this exhibition to life!
June 17 - August 12, 2023
Arc Gallery
1246 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Opening Saturday, June 17th, 6-9pm
(nancyboyart Thank you for sharing this opportunity with me. I am always grateful for your support. 💙)
![Opening tonight!
I am pleased to share that The Portals - Grassland Fog 1, 04.26.23 (limited edition archival pigment print) has been selected for PORTALS, a juried Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (ncwca) exhibition opening tonight at arcgallerysf in San Francisco, CA.
Portals seem to be a common theme at the moment and I find this unifying force fascinating. Inspiration is arriving for many, and infinite possibilities are available for all. I am honored to have my work included in a show that explores a theme that is so accurately in line with my current inspiration.
Sharing my work with juror karengutfreundart, exhibition director Elizabeth Addison, and this new audience is yet another important piece to the ongoing expansion of my Portals project. Thank you ncwca for this opportunity, and thank you to the dozens of women involved who are committed to sharing our work with the world. I am grateful for your time and efforts imagining and bringing this exhibition to life!
June 17 - August 12, 2023
Arc Gallery
1246 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Opening Saturday, June 17th, 6-9pm
(nancyboyart Thank you for sharing this opportunity with me. I am always grateful for your support. 💙)](https://nationalwca.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Opening tonight!
I am pleased to share that The Portals - Grassland Fog 1, 04.26.23 (limited edition archival pigment print) has been selected for PORTALS, a juried Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (ncwca) exhibition opening tonight at arcgallerysf in San Francisco, CA.
Portals seem to be a common theme at the moment and I find this unifying force fascinating. Inspiration is arriving for many, and infinite possibilities are available for all. I am honored to have my work included in a show that explores a theme that is so accurately in line with my current inspiration.
Sharing my work with juror karengutfreundart, exhibition director Elizabeth Addison, and this new audience is yet another important piece to the ongoing expansion of my Portals project. Thank you ncwca for this opportunity, and thank you to the dozens of women involved who are committed to sharing our work with the world. I am grateful for your time and efforts imagining and bringing this exhibition to life!
June 17 - August 12, 2023
Arc Gallery
1246 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Opening Saturday, June 17th, 6-9pm
(nancyboyart Thank you for sharing this opportunity with me. I am always grateful for your support. 💙)
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MISSION
The mission of the Women’s Caucus for Art is to create community through art, education, and social activism
We are committed to:
- recognizing the contributions of women in the arts
- providing women with leadership opportunities and professional development
- expanding networking and exhibition opportunities for women
- supporting local, national, and global art activism
- advocating for equity in the arts for all
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
WCA is a networking organization for women in the arts.