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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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NLAPW Announces Mature Women Grant Recipients
Learn moreThe NLAPW recently selected three outstanding women to receive the biannual Shirley Holden Helberg Grants for the Mature Women. Congratulations to the recipients!
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NLAPW Launches New Cross-Genre Competition
Learn moreNLAPW will have a new, cross-genre competition designed to encourage collaboration among Pen Women. Competition teams may be made up of Pen Women within one branch, multiple branches, or members-at-large.
Why Become a Pen Woman?
Cape Canaveral Branch member Donna Puglisi shares brief insights into how the prestigious NLAPW helps professional women in all aspects of the arts to network with fellow artists and expand their horizons. “The National League of American Pen Women, Inc. is a foundation, a bridge, providing building blocks to achieve success in your field. … Sharing our ideas and creative talents, there is no limit to what we can do,” she says.
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Featured Member: Tina Jones Williams
Read moreTina Jones Williams of the Santa Clara County Branch shines a light on a time, place, and people who should not be forgotten — through guided walks on a street where she grew up in Berkeley, California. The walks celebrate the history of the local Black community, highlighting people who are in her heart and places mentioned in her books.
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1,200+ members strong
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60+ branches across country
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35 disciplines represented