The Armory Art Center announces the opening of the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (NAWA) Florida Chapter’s multi-media exhibition “Looking Forward-Glancing Back” and its “6 x 6 Scholarship Fundraising Project.”  The exhibition, which begins on March 9th and runs through April 11, 2015, takes place in the Armory’s Montgomery Hall Gallery with an Opening Reception to be held on Friday, March 13, 2015, 6‐8PM. Scholarship winners’ works will be part of the exhibit, and they will receive their scholarships at the opening reception.  One will be the “Scholarship for Excellence in the Fine Arts in Memory of Rita Schwartz” given by her family. Rita was an active member of NAWA for many years and her family is carrying on her legacy by donating this scholarship. The Rickie Report gives you a glimpse at a few exhibited pieces and urges you to check out the 6 x 6 Project artwork available at $50. and the Scholarship winners!

N.A.W.A., FL.Chapter

presents

LOOKING FORWARD-GLANCING BACK

and

6” x 6” Fundraiser

Opening Reception:

Friday, March 13, 2015 6-8pm

Exhibit takes place: March 7-April 11, 2015

Exhibitions are Free and Open to the Public

Wine, Hors D’oeuvres Will be Served

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 Saturday 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Armory Art Center | Montgomery Hall

1700 Parker Ave. W.Palm Beach, FL 33401

“Ocean Revisited” Triptych by Roxene Sloate

“The Looking Forward-Glancing Back” Exhibition Chair, Beth Scher, is among the impressive artists whose work will be exhibited. Her powerful embroidered portraits of female soldiers appeared as a Cover Story in the Huffington Post. Denise Philipbar, the Juror for the show, is an artist, critic and curator living in the Washington DC metro area, who holds an MFA in painting from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

“Blue Ridge” by Carolyn Barth

In addition to this excellent exhibition, NAWA’s Scholarship Fundraiser is being held during the Opening Reception. Artist Cynthia Maronet is delighted to be coordinating NAWA Florida’s second 6 x 6 Project that celebrates members’ talent and the extraordinary Scholarship Program. Artist members create paintings, collages, or mixed media works on 6” x 6” canvases, which go on sale for $50 each.

Painting by Emalee Andre

These artworks donated by the artists are an investment in the lives of young female artists. The Scholarship Committee selects three young women from the 2015 graduating class of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach. Each will receive a $2000 scholarship and the opportunity to have their work exhibited at the Armory during the “Looking Forward‐Glancing Back” Exhibition.

“Urban Garden” by Helene Kleiner

Established in 1889, NAWA is the oldest professional women’s fine arts group in the United States. Founded in New York City, the not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization fosters public awareness and empowers, supports, and encourages women artists. The Florida Chapter of NAWA was the first regional chapter in the country. All artists wishing to join the Florida Chapter must first be juried into the Association Headquarters in New York City. 

Watercolor by Harriet Waldman

NAWA welcomes applications from professional women artists as well as emerging and student artists who are U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents, 18 years of age or older. To learn more about this prestigious organization visit www.nawafl.com, and please attend the Armory reception on March 13th.

“Epic” by Hilary Pulitzer

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