Dear Artists,
It’s time to renew your NCWCA membership. Thank you for participating in 2009 and we look forward to your continued engagement in 2010. For artists who have let their memberships lapse, NCWCA offers a way for women to connect with other artists and art historians through workshops, art critiques, discussions about women in the arts and women’s art, conferences, gallery and museum visits and exhibition opportunities. In 2009 NCWCA members participated in painting workshops, art critiques, collaboration games, sketch groups, studio visits and National and Regional juried exhibitions.
During the 2009 National WCA mid-year board meeting in Minneapolis , an updated WCA Mission Statement was adopted as follows:
The Mission of the Women’s Caucus for Art is to create community through art, education and social activism. We are committed to:
• Recognizing the contributions of women in the arts.
• Providing women with leadership opportunities and professional development.
• Expanding networking and exhibition opportunities for women.
• Supporting local, national and global activism.
• Advocating for equity in the arts for all.
Two years ago, NCWCA decided as an organization to focus on art and activism. We are pleased that the restatement of the National WCA Mission Statement matches our chapter’s priorities. With art activism as the focus, we encourage women artists and art educators to express their perspectives on social justice and environmental issues through dialog, exhibitions and collaborations.
Our membership dues are:
* $60 for Regular Annual Membership ($40 National WCA/$20 NCWCA).
* $520 ($500 One-time Only Lifetime National plus $20 NCWCA to be paid annually)
* $20 for NCWCA (those who already are National Lifetime members)
* $95 for Institutional Membership ($75 National WCA/$20 NCWCA)
* $35 for Students/Limited Income ($25 National WCA/$10 NCWCA – attach copy of current student ID or letter explaining hardship)
We’ve made it easy to renew your NCWCA membership. Print the attached Membership form, fill it out, write a check to NCWCA and mail both to:
Priscilla Otani
NCWCA Co-Membership Chair
263 Laidley Street
San Francisco , CA 94131
If you renew now, your membership will be good through December 31, 2010 . Don’t wait – renew or rejoin now and become part of a dynamic community of women in the arts.
If you have any membership questions, please email Trudi Chamoff-Hauptman, Co-Membership Chair at truhand@aol.com or Priscilla Otani, Co-Membership Chair at mrpotani@yahoo.com.
