NAWA – FL Chapter 2nd Annual Member Exhibition
March 24 – April 17, 2026
Opening Reception, Thursday March 26, 5:00-7:00
The National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), the first women’s fine art organization in the country, is a vibrant community of professional women artists that strives to support its members and women artists at large through exhibitions, programs and education. The history of NAWA is a testament to the strength and resilience of a group of strong women who would not accept being shut out of the art salons, galleries and art exhibitions open to male artists during the 19th century. In 1889 their founding of the organization that subsequently became the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. proves that, despite adversity and discrimination – which many feel extends to this day – women are an integral and valuable part of the arts community. NAWA members represent all areas of the visual arts including painting, sculpture, photography, print-making, encaustic, video art, installations and mixed media.
The Florida Chapter carries out the mission of the NAWA, Inc., in Florida. The Chapter has an active program of regional exhibitions, seminars, and other educational activities, as well as sponsoring annual scholarships for talented and needy art students. Most of the Chapter’s activities occur during the seasonal period between November and May, with occasional exhibitions outside of this period.
Juror Statement:
It is a pleasure and an honor to jury the NAWAFL, The Florida Chapter of the National Association of Women Artists show. The first women’s Fine Art organization in the country, founded in 1889.
The number and high quality of the entries is truly impressive. It demonstrates the vitality and diversity of women’s voices in contemporary art and how far we have traveled. In selecting the works, I apply criteria that are timeless, such as technical skills, composition/color choices, originality, professional presentation… In addition, I want to know what concept was used to create this piece.
And also very importantly, does this work draw me in? stirs emotions? Stand above the rest?
In the end, the choices are always difficult as so many entries are of high quality and would deserve their own awards. I want to take this moment to thank all the participants, well done!
Joan Peters, March 21, 2026
Joan Peters Gallery, Village Of The Arts, Bradenton FL
| # | First | Last | Title | Medium | Price |
| 1 | Lisa | Absher | Tides Of Change | Oil | $ 750 |
| 2 | Michaelann | Bellerjeau | Hot Days: Pool 3 | Oil | $ 2,100 |
| 3 | Kimberly | Beltrame | Kiters Comin’ In | Mixed Media | $ 2,400 |
| 4 | Judith | Carlin | Do You See Me??? | Acrylic | $ 1,500 |
| 5 | Janice | Carragher Charles | We Bring The Fire | Mixed Media | $ 1,900 |
| 6 | Kathy | Coakley | Palms & Poincianas | Oil | $ 700 |
| 7 | Joanna | Coke | Memories Of Future Past | Acrylic | $ 3,100 |
| 8 | Neva | Delihas Setlow | Raspberry Sunset | Acrylic | $ 2,200 |
| 9 | Cheryl | Eggleston | Lost Without A Compass | Oil | $ 800 |
| 10 | Rosemary | Fineberg | Dispatch Your Light | Mixed Media | $ 1,080 |
| 11 | Susan | Hess | Urban Nest | Encaustic/Mixed Media | $ 650 |
| 12 | Leslie | Jeffery | Crazy ‘Bout You | Acrylic | $ 2,300 |
| 13 | Judy | Kirtley | The Survivor | Oil | $ 2,700 |
| 14 | Susan | Klem | R U Ready | Oil | $ 750 |
| 15 | Christine | Knize | Black Orchid | Oil | $20,000 |
| 16 | Sheryl | Levine | An Abundance Of Plastic No. 10 | Collagraph | $ 1,400 |
| 17 | Jacqueline | Lorieo | Hiding | Ceramic & Wood | $ 825 |
| 18 | Jane | McIntyre | Lady In White | Watercolor | $ 1,400 |
| 19 | Francine | Michel | Wax Myrtle Trail | Encaustic Mixed | $ 295 |
| 20 | Roberta | Millman Ide | Separation | Mixed Media | $ 7,200 |
| 21 | Janet | Mishner | Moonlight | Acrylic | $ 1,900 |
| 22 | Maidy | Morhous | Passing Through | Acrylic | $ 850 |
| 23 | Catherine | Picard-Gibbs | Remnant Of A Pier | Oil | $ 2,800 |
| 24 | Patricia | Richards | A Visitor To The Water Lilies | Oil | $ 1,200 |
| 25 | Anabel | Rub Peicher | Union | Fiberglass & Resin On Black Marble | $ 3,000 |
| 26 | Sally | Schaedler | Veils Of Mermony | Acrylic | $ 1,450 |
| 27 | Penny | Seldin | Paradise Lost 1 | Acrylic | $ 2,000 |
| 28 | Joan | Sonnenberg | Playground Of Artistry | Multicolored Intaglio Exching | $ 4,500 |
| 29 | M. Kathleen | Warren | Yearning | Encaustic/Mixed Media | $ 850 |
| 30 | Gina | White | The Great Dance | Encaustic | $ 4,200 |
| 31 | Amalia | Brujis | Walkers In Sepia | Acrylic | $ 1,800 |
| 32 | Jenipher | Chandley | The Lonely Lover | Charcoal On Wood | $ 1,000 |
| 33 | Muffy | Clark Gill | Rice Dreams | Collaged Papers & Fiber | $ 3,500 |
| 34 | Denise | Cormier Mahoney | Collaged Heliconia Psittacorum | Mixed Media | $ 3,000 |
| 35 | Carin | Doben | Again II | Oil & Cold Wax | $ 800 |
| 36 | Tara | Funk Grim | Passion Prevails | Acrylic | $ 4,700 |
| 37 | Randy | Globus | Tinderbox | Watercolor | $ 3,500 |
| 38 | Nancy | Hagood | Evoke | Encaustic/Mixed Media | $ 650 |
| 39 | Debora | Kielty Haley | Piper | Oil | $ 2,900 |
| 40 | Jane | Lawton Baldridge | Awash | Acrylic | $ 6,850 |
| 41 | Annette | Margulies | Sound Of The Sea 1 | Acrylic | $ 2,400 |
| 42 | Doreen | McGunagle | Tranquility’s Path Through Swamp’s Embrace | Photography On Acrylic | $ 4,500 |
| 43 | Nadine | Meyers Saitlin | Star Light Star Bright | Acrylic | $ 1,800 |
| 44 | Jo-Ann | Sanborn | A Change In The Weather | Acrylic | $ 2,400 |
| 45 | Beth | Scher | Rose In Bloom | Acrylic | $ 500 |
| 46 | Barbara | Stubbs | Riverwalk | Mixed Media | $ 800 |
| 47 | Reen | Troy | Sun Kissed | Mixed Media | $ 1,280 |
| 48 | Betty | Usdan-Zwickler | Rhythm & Blues | Collage-Water Media & Ink | $ 1,900 |
| 49 | Vivian | Weinstein Brisman | A New Dawn | Oil | $ 4,500 |
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