Im-Press-ive Women

Im-Press-ive Women celebrates women artists who use printmaking to leave their mark—literally and metaphorically—on the world. Each print carries strength and creativity: imprinting stories on paper, carrying traditions forward, and inspiring new ways of seeing.

Through etching, woodcut, screenprint, and other printmaking approaches, this exhibition honors the labor of women’s hands, the beauty of craft, and the lasting impression made when women press their visions into art.

Mathews Park, 299 West Ave
Norwalk, CT 06850

Gallery Hours
Tuesday through Saturday 9–5pm
Sunday 12–5pm
Closed Mondays

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

NAWA Signature Members only
$30 for 2 entries
$5 for one additional entry

Please see Image and Filename Specifications below for more information.

Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed. Prices may not be changed. The artist receives 65% of the stated price, NAWA’s commission is 10% and The Center for Contemporary Printmaking will receive 25%. The artist pays the cost of packing and shipping or delivering the work to the purchaser, and any appropriate taxes.

All sales will be processed through the Center for Contemporary Printmaking.

Hand Delivered Artwork
Hand delivery and shipping can arrive at The Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Mathews Park, 299 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850 between February 2-7, 2026, 9-5 pm.

Shipped Artwork
Shipped work must include a pre-paid bar-coded return shipping label (UPS/FEDEX only) in a normal-sized shipping box.

Please include labels.

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

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.

My application for entry into the National Association of Women Artists, Inc., and the Center for Contemporary Printmaking exhibit entitled Im-Press-ive Women. Located at Mathews Park, 299 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850, binds me to the agreement as stated below, and I am to hold available said artwork from notification of acceptance on or around the week of January 5. 2026, until the closing date of March 28, 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 or delivering of the 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 and CCP will ask permission if use is requested. The waiver still holds you to use for publicity on traditional media, the NAWA and CCP 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 10%, Center for Contemporary Printmaking 25% and I will retain 65% of the selling price.

All sales will be processed through the Center for Contemporary Printmaking.

Point of release clause: the work on exhibition is considered part of the exhibition from the point of notification of acceptance on or around the week of January 5. 2026, until the closing date of March 28, 2026. NAWA and CCP retains the right of discretion not to exhibit artworks if they do not meet the requirements of NAWA and CCP 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.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on January 9, 2026.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clicking tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.

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.

Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.

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 (January 5, 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

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