• a sisterhood of talented women who are dedicated to their craft and to sharing their passion for arts with others

Founded in 1897, the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. (NLAPW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports and promotes professional women in arts, letters, music, and allied professions. 

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  • A View from the Owl's Nest

    A group of Pen Women writers got together recently at the Pen Arts Building in Washington, D.C., for a writing retreat. Led by fellow Pen Woman Nancy Dafoe, a talented writer and former NLAPW letters chair, the women worked on their projects, received coaching, and shared their work.

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  • Join NLAPW at the 2024 Biennial

    The Central Ohio Branch invites you to visit the heart of Ohio in Columbus next spring to share your creative voice at the NLAPW Biennial. The 51st Biennial will feature presentations, networking opportunities, performances, celebrations, and more. The theme honors celebrated Pen Woman Georgia O’Keefe.

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Why Become a Pen Woman?

 

Cape Canaveral Branch member Donna Puglisi shares brief insights into how the prestigious NLAPW helps professional women in all aspects of the arts to network with fellow artists and expand their horizons. “The National League of American Pen Women, Inc. is a foundation, a bridge, providing building blocks to achieve success in your field. … Sharing our ideas and creative talents, there is no limit to what we can do,” she says.

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  • Featured Member: Winifred Thompson

    Winifred Thompson was recently named one of NLAPW’s Purpose-Driven Pen Women and was the featured artist on the Winter 2024 cover of The Pen Woman. She is an oil, watercolor, and pastel artist and the author of several books. Winifred loves the excitement of bright colors, often using water-repellent yupo paper to ensure colors are vibrant and engaging.

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  • 1,200+ members strong

  • 60+ branches across country

  • 35 disciplines represented

Join us at the 2024 Biennial in Columbus, Ohio!

Featuring the theme “To Create … Takes Courage,” the April 26-28, 2024, event offers a variety of speakers, networking, performances, art show, award presentations, and more.