National Association of Women Artists, Inc.'s When Words are Not Enough Call for Entry

About the Exhibition

This exhibition invites NAWA Signature Members to submit artworks measuring 13x13 inches or smaller, celebrating the power of small-scale creations. Though modest in size, these works can carry expansive ideas, each one offering an intimate window into a narrative, a memory, or imagination. Like pages from a shared book, these pieces should draw viewers in, encouraging close looking as their quiet stories unfold in detailed form.

In-Person Exhibit

Haworth Library

165 Stevens Place
Haworth, NJ 07641

Eligibility

This NAWA juried exhibit is open to Signature NAWA Members only.

Awards

NAWA First Place Award
NAWA Second Place Award
NAWA Third Place Award
Honorable Mentions

Entry fee

NAWA Signature Members only
$40 for 2 entries
$5 for one additional entry

General Rules & Specifications

Open to NAWA Signature Members only.
Maximum size framed work 13x13” in any direction x 2” Deep (including frame)
Painting, collage, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, and photography sought.
Sorry no sculptures in this library exhibit.
Work must be professionally ready for hanging (wired, no saw tooth hangers). No exceptions.
Accepted works cannot be substituted and must be available from time of entry and for the duration of the exhibition.
ALL WORKS MUST BE FOR SALE. Price, title, dimensions of entered work cannot be changed.
All works MUST be original - no reproductions or GICLEE PRINTS.
Do not photograph your work in frames or show mats!
Do not embed artist-identifying type or copyright.
Graphic violence and/or lewd sexual content prohibited.
Please note that any artwork that previously won a NAWA award is ineligible for submission to the current and future NAWA juried exhibitions.
See Waiver for digital and AI restrictions.

Entering your images

Entry form must be filled out in its entirety. List sizes up to the nearest inch. Works over maximum size will be disqualified. Submitted images must not include matting or frame. Crop the photos to include only the artwork. Be sure your images are right-side-up.
Files will be automatically resized to the correct specifications. You do not need to resize your image.
Files will be automatically renamed using your Name, Title of work, Medium, Size and Price. You do not need to name your image files.
Artwork must meet professional web standards. Blurry or poorly lit images will be disqualified.

Please see Image and Filename Specifications below for more information.

Commissions and Sales

Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed. Prices may not be changed. The artist receives 70% of the stated price, NAWA’s commission is 20% and the Haworth Library’s commission is 10%. The artist pays the cost of packing and shipping or delivering the work to the purchaser, and any appropriate taxes.

In the event of a sale through the NAWA website, where paid by PayPal, the PayPal fees (1.99% + .49 per transaction) will be deducted from the price before commissions to the venue, NAWA and the artist.

Delivery/Shipping

Hand delivery only to Haworth Library, 165 Stevens Place, Haworth, NJ 07641 c/o Susan Summerbell Chval “When Words are Not Enough Exhibition”. Friday, August 28, 2026, to Saturday, August 29, 2026, between 10:30 and 1:30pm. Closed on Sundays. Monday, August 31,2026 between 11am and 4pm. Hand delivered artwork must arrive without packaging. Shipped works will not be accepted at the library.

Shipping work for this exhibit is acceptable, but this option requires using an art handler. All shipped works should be received on or in advance of August 26, 2026 c/o Mike de Pompeo ([email protected]), the designated art handler, who charges a $50 handling fee. CASH OR CHECK ONLY.

For additional criteria, please download the prospectus.

Contact

For questions about NAWA or this Prospectus, contact [email protected].

For questions about the entry process or this website please see the Support section below.

Entry Agreement

The entry application & payment will serve as the entrants’ agreement to all conditions (including the waiver below) set forth in this prospectus. Entries will be disqualiﬁed for failure to follow these instructions.

NAWA Waiver

Please read carefully. Your delivery signifies agreement with NAWA.

My application for entry into the Haworth Library Exhibit (165 Stevens Place, Haworth, NJ 07641) binds me to the agreement outlined below. I agree to keep the submitted artwork available from the submission date of May 4, 2026, and, if accepted, through the removal date of October 5, 2026.

I hereby declare I am the owner and creator of the original artwork being submitted by me, both as to the artwork's physical manifestation and the copyright of artwork.

Original art based upon another’s intellectual property is not eligible for entry in NAWA exhibitions, even if permission has been obtained from the source.

Artwork generated through artificial intelligence based upon a third party's intellectual property will not be accepted.

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) assisted, as a minor component (not entirely AI generated or underpainted) and digital media are acceptable if labeled with “digital” and/or “AI assisted” somewhere in the medium label. Original digital artwork IS acceptable as a fine-quality printout.

If AI is determined by the submission and not declared, it will be disqualified. Please be honest about your chosen medium.

I understand that my work may not be included if it fails to meet professional presentation standards (as determined by the Exhibitions Committee), including but not limited to: unprofessional framing, sawtooth hangers (must be professionally wired), or delivering wrong work.

I hereby waive any and all claims against the National Association of Women Artists, Inc., as well as their employees, officers, directors and committee personnel.

Nevertheless, for the purpose of this agreement, I agree that the stated value of the artwork shall be One U.S.Dollar (1USD, $1), in the event of any loss or damage to the piece of artwork.

I agree to allow an image of my artwork to be exhibited or to be used without charge for advertising and/or promotion in the furtherance of the Exhibition, and for other purposes including, but not limited to traditional media, social media, website, as well for public relations, prior to and/or during or after the Exhibition. In the case of the latter- after the exhibit, NAWA will ask permission if use is requested. The waiver still holds you to use for publicity on traditional media and the NAWA website.

My work is to be available for sale at the price hereinbefore agreed on. I agree that if my work is sold during the exhibition, I will pay NAWA Headquarters 20%, the Haworth Library 10%, and I will retain 70% of the selling price. For payments through the NAWA website (QR codes), PayPal fees (1.99% + .49 per transaction) will be deducted from the price before commissions to the venue, NAWA, and the artist. If payment is made through NAWA database (by phone), fees may differ depending on the credit card used.

Point of release clause: the work on exhibition is considered part of the exhibition from the point of acceptance between the dates of receiving notice of acceptance on the week of June 22, 2026 and the close of exhibition October 5, 2026. NAWA retains the right of discretion not to exhibit artworks if they do not meet the requirements of NAWA show standards, or contain any inflammatory or offensive materials.

Labels: NAWA is a not-for-profit art organization, and as such will not list anything other than the name of the artist, the title of the work, its dimensions, medium and price on the labels.

In the event of a dispute with regard to this Waiver Agreement, we agree that all disputes must be adjudicated in a State Court in the County, City and State of New York (i.e., Manhattan), under the Laws of the State of New York, without regard to choice of law rules.

Note: The use of the National Association of Women Artists, Inc.'s logo, without prior written permission is prohibited. The use of the registered Trademark Seal and the logo of the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. for any personal or business use on any documents, postcards, invitations, and other promotional materials and communications is a violation of law.

Entry to this exhibition denotes my agreement to the policies of this Waiver.

Haworth Library waiver

Please read carefully, your submission of this form signifies agreement with the Haworth Library.

My application to exhibit at the Haworth Library, 165 Stevens Place, Haworth, NJ 07641 binds me to the agreement signed below. And I am to hold available said artwork until the removal date stated on page one of the prospectus. In consideration of the display of my artwork,I hereby declare I am the owner and creator of the original artwork being submitted by me, both as to the physical manifestation and the copyright of the artwork. I accept full responsibility for any casualty of any kind while the work is in the Haworth Library. I understand that my work may not be included if it fails to meet presentation standards including but not limited to unprofessional framing, sawtooth hangers or delivery of the wrong work.

I hereby waive any and all claims against The Haworth Library as well as their employees, Director, committee personnel and volunteer curator. Nevertheless, for the purpose of this agreement, I agree that the stated value of the artwork shall be one US dollar (USD $1) in the event of any loss or damage to the artwork.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on June 26, 2026.

If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.

Image and Filename Specifications

File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

Additional Entry Information

You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (June 15, 2026.)
Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Support

Questions about this exhibition?
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