National Association of Women Artists, Inc.
Online: thenawa.org
Summer Small Works
July 1 – 31, 2025 |Online: thenawa.org
Deadline is May 26th.
Open to Members and Non-Members.
Deadline is May 26th. Open to Members and Non-Members. To enter, visit:
showsubmit.com/show/nawa-summer-small-works-2025
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Tara Landscape 1 by Andrea Sacker
Open Calls
Opens April 28, 2025.
Open for entry on April 28, 2025.
Deadline for entry: May 26, 2025
Deadline for entry: May 26, 2025
Size holds no monopoly on value; rather, it is the essence and intricacy within a creation that truly determine its worth. In art, a meticulously crafted piece, regardless of its dimensions, can resonate deeply, capturing the imagination with its thoughtfulness and creativity. All work in this show is up to 15 inches only.
Eligibility
This NAWA juried exhibit is open to ALL NAWA MEMBERS and non-member Women Artists ages 18 and up, US citizens or permanent residents.
Awards
- NAWA First Place Award $250
- NAWA Second Place Award $200
- NAWA Third Place Award $150
- 2 Honorable Mentions $50 each
Entry fee
Signature Members: $35 for 2 entries (2 views allowed for sculpture) and $40 for 3 entries.
Associate Members: $40 for 2 entries (2 views allowed for sculpture) and $45 for 3 entries.
Non-Members: $45 for 2 entries (2 views allowed for sculpture) and $50 for 3 entries.
Associate Members: $40 for 2 entries (2 views allowed for sculpture) and $45 for 3 entries.
Non-Members: $45 for 2 entries (2 views allowed for sculpture) and $50 for 3 entries.
General Rules & Specifications
- Open to Women Artists ages 18 and up, US Citizens or Permanent Residents.
- Maximum size for 2-D wall works INCLUDING frame and wall sculpture: 15” x 15” x 5” (no exceptions).
- Maximum size for Freestanding sculpture is limited to a 15” x 15” x 15” (no exceptions).
- Accepted works cannot be substituted and must be available 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.
- Digital work must include “digital” in the medium and description.
- Any use of AI assistance must include the words “AI assisted” attached to medium.
NAWA does not encourage use of AI in original artworks but will accept in some cases. - Do not photograph your work in frames!
- Graphic violence and/or lewd sexual content prohibited. Nudes are acceptable at the discretion of the committee
- Artist Statement (250 word limit): Tell us what inspired you to create and/or your creative process for the art you submitted.
Please do not include your name in the statement, as this is included in blind jurying.
Technical Guidelines
- Entry form must be filled out in its entirety. List sizes up to the nearest inch
- Crop the photos to include only the artwork, photograph against a plain background, focus only on the piece, try to eliminate shadows if possible. Be sure your images are right-side-up.
- Files will be automatically resized to the correct specifications (at least 1500px on the longest edge).
- 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.
NAWA Entry Help
Sales
- NAWA receives 30% commission on all sales. Artist will receive 70%.
- Price of entered work, title and medium cannot be changed once submitted.
- In the event of a sale, works purchased on thenawa.org will have PayPal’s 3.49% fee deducted from the gross price (split between artist and NAWA).
Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed.
Waiver
My application for entry into the NAWA juried exhibition entitled, Winter Small Works 2025, appearing online binds me to the agreement as stated below, and I am to hold the artwork available from the opening date July 1, 2025 until the specified ending date stated in the prospectus of July 31, 2025.
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 artwork's physical manifestation and the copyright of the artwork. I accept full responsibility for any casualty of any kind while in the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (NAWA) Online Exhibition.
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: blurry photography in entry jpeg, inclusion of type over the image. NAWA retains the right of discretion to decide if artworks do or do not meet the requirements of our show standards, or contain any inflammatory or offensive materials.
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 additional charge for advertising and/or promotion in the furtherance of the Exhibition, and for other purposes including, without limitation 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 30%, and I will retain 70% of the selling price. In the event of a sale, works purchased on www.thenawa.org will have PayPal’s 3.49% fee deducted from the gross price (split between artist and NAWA).
Point of release clause: the work on exhibition is considered part of the exhibition from point of delivery (by submission of the image for online display) and the close of exhibition. 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.
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.
The letters NAWA may be used by regular juried members, now known as Signature Members, (i.e., not Associate or Student members).
Upon entering this competition, I agree to the policies of this Waiver.
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 artwork's physical manifestation and the copyright of the artwork. I accept full responsibility for any casualty of any kind while in the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (NAWA) Online Exhibition.
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: blurry photography in entry jpeg, inclusion of type over the image. NAWA retains the right of discretion to decide if artworks do or do not meet the requirements of our show standards, or contain any inflammatory or offensive materials.
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 additional charge for advertising and/or promotion in the furtherance of the Exhibition, and for other purposes including, without limitation 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 30%, and I will retain 70% of the selling price. In the event of a sale, works purchased on www.thenawa.org will have PayPal’s 3.49% fee deducted from the gross price (split between artist and NAWA).
Point of release clause: the work on exhibition is considered part of the exhibition from point of delivery (by submission of the image for online display) and the close of exhibition. 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.
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.
The letters NAWA may be used by regular juried members, now known as Signature Members, (i.e., not Associate or Student members).
Upon entering this competition, I agree 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 May 30, 2025.
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 (May 26, 2025.)
- 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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