Strokes of Genuis Exhibition (installation view), Maddocks Gallery

Today’s feature is the National Association of Women Artists – Massachusetts Chapter. NAWA is an American association that aims to increase awareness and appreciation for fine art made by women. The association promotes and encourages art by both emerging and established contemporary women artists.

Leucantha in Smoke, black and white photograph, Susan Hammond

The gallery of artworks on nawama.org

The current membership of the NAWA Massachusetts Chapter encompasses a diverse range of female artists working in a variety of media and styles. The group’s latest exhibition, Strokes of Genius, was a representation of female artists both current and past, and included representation work, abstract painting, sculptural elements and more.

Red Hot - A Swiftly Warming Planet, Mimi Reilly

NAWA is also fully run by practicing women artists. The president of the board is abstract painter Nella Lush, and the treasurer is watercolour artist Lisa Goren. An impressive list of other members is available on NAWA’s website, www.nawama.org, with links to each artist’s online portfolio.