Winter Small Works

Size holds no monopoly on value; 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.

This open call is for an online exhibition celebrating small-scale works by women fine artists. NAWA welcomes submissions from both its Signature Members and from non-members working in various mediums, as long as the final piece measures 15 inches or smaller in any direction.

This online exhibition, held twice a year at thenawa.org, in the winter and summer seasons—not as a thematic focus, but as a recurring showcase of exceptional small-format artwork.

This NAWA juried exhibit is open to ALL NAWA MEMBERS and non-member Women Artists ages 18 and up, US citizens or permanent residents.

Please see Image and Filename Specifications below for more information.

Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed.

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 NAWA juried exhibition entitled, Winter Small Works 2026, appearing online binds me to the agreement as stated below, and I am to hold the artwork available from the opening date February 1, 2026 until the specified ending date stated in the prospectus of February 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 (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 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. 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. All sales will go through the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. In the event of a sale, payments through the NAWA website (QR codes), PayPal fees (3.2% + $0.49) will be deducted from the price before commissions to NAWA and the artist. Fees may differ if payments are made by credit card through the office. The waiver still holds you to use for publicity on traditional media and the NAWA website.

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 January 16, 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

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

For technical support or entry questions, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.