News & Updates

In a significant milestone for the arts in Arkansas, the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (ACNMWA) has published a commemorative book marking its 35th anniversary. Founded in 1989 by visionary leaders Helen Walton, of Bentonville, and Ed Dell Wortz, of Fort Smith, the Committee has spent more than three decades supporting women artists from across the state and amplifying their voices on a national stage.

The Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts is accepting applications for its biennial Juried Artist Registry of Arkansas women artists. The application is available on the ACNMWA website. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2025, and there is a $20 entry fee.

The Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (ACNMWA) has selected Taylor Burton to receive the organization’s 2025 Internship Award.

The Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (ACNMWA) announces Tram Colwin, of Siloam Springs, as the Artist Award recipient for 2025. The purpose of the award is to assist an accomplished woman artist to realize her vision and help to make her achievements more visible to the art community and the public.

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The Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (ACNMWA) is proud to announce its annual internship program, offering a $3,000 stipend to one outstanding Arkansas woman student. Open to students who identify as women and attend any university or college in the state, this internship provides a unique opportunity to work closely with a mentor in a museum, gallery or arts institution within Arkansas.

The Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (ACNMWA) is accepting applications from Arkansas women who are visual artists for the organization’s annual Artist Award. The criteria and application are available online.

The Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (ACNMWA) is pleased to announce its inclusion in the prestigious Soirée Giving Guide. This placement is a significant opportunity to generate awareness about the committee's mission and work, especially as it celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024.

The Idle Class magazine featured the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts on page 10 of The Holidays Issue. Print versions of the magazine are available at various locations around the state.

The Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts has selected Emily Granderson to receive the organization’s 2024 Internship Award.