Welcome to the home of the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. (NLAPW), an organization of professional women artists, composers, and writers, founded in 1897, dedicated to our mission as a 501(c)3 organization to serve our communities through the arts.
The mission of the National League of American Pen Women is to support and promote creative excellence and professional standards among women in the arts.
WHAT’S NEW:
Happy 75th Anniversary, Pensacola Branch!
Pensacola Pen Women gather at the celebration of their branch’s 75th anniversary.
NLAPW’s Pensacola Branch marked its 75th anniversary this year with a host of events, including a gala event with the theme “Painted Sounds,” inspired by the Atlanta Branch collaborative with the same name. This Florida branch had quite a year: At the recent Biennial national event, it was recognized for its highest membership growth during 2016-2018 — 73 percent growth. Way to go, Pensacola Pen Women!
Read about the Pensacola Branch anniversary celebration in branch news, and learn about the branch’s secrets to success in a special feature article published in The Pen Woman magazine.
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