Women in the Arts - Fall 2021 - Volume 39 No. 4

Aug 24, 2026

Fall 2021 issue of Women in the Arts from the National Museum of Women in the Arts, delivered during a top-to-bottom museum renovation. It shares an online programming schedule while the building is temporarily closed, outlines renovation progress and institutional updates, and highlights education, donors, and library research developments. The issue also promotes major art loans and exhibition spotlights, including “Collection on the Move,” “Moving Mountains” renovation updates, and features on artists such as Ruth Orkin and virtual visits.

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CategoryLifestyle

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Pages28

Reading Time43 min

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Orkin’s cinematic eye gives viewers a sense of joy, relief, and anticipation.

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Collection on the Move

Fall 2021 dear members and friends, It is an exciting time for NMWA, as our top-to-bottom renovation is underway. Though the museum’s building is temporarily closed, NMWA remains open for business! I invite you to join us for our lively schedule of online programs this fall. As you peruse the calendar (pages 12–14), you’ll find Happy Hours, Friday Art Chats, Fresh Talks, music, lectures, and more—all with a spotlight on women inthe arts. Our work on behalf of our mission will never pause, and our strong digital presence enables us to come to you. We are also sharing our art through significant loans to other museums. A new magazine section,“Collection on the Move,”features art from NMWA on view in special exhibitions around the world. In this issue, learn about works by Loïs Mailou Jones and Céline Marie Tabary that you can visit in person in Alma W. Thomas: Everything is Beautiful atthe Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk (through October 3), The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. (opening October 30), and other venues. Meanwhile, two paintings by Alma Woodsey Thomas from NMWA’s collection are on view in Women in Abstraction at the Guggenheim Bilbao, Spain (opening October 22). Among others this season, we are also lending art by Faith Ringgold, Suzanne Valadon, and Judy Chicago to important exhibitions of their work. My sincere thanks to members and friends who visited before the renovation, and to those of you who are helping to fund our transformation through our ambitious capital campaign. Restoring the museum’s home—with enlarged galleries, a learning commons that supports our vision for arts education, and much needed state-of-the-art mechanical infrastructure and technology—will give us the best opportunity to amplify our voice and mission in the future. The next two years will flyby! Weare planning a wealth of inspirational online programs and special offsite projects, so please join inasoften as you can. We look forward to your engagement as, together, we continue to champion women in the arts. with gratitude, Susan Fisher Sterling The Alice West Director, NMWA CHAMPION WOMEN THROUGH THE ARTS MUSEUM INFORMATION 1250 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005 TEMPORARY MAILING ADDRESS 1615 M Street NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 WEBSITE [https://nmwa.org](https://nmwa.org)[ ](https://nmwa.org)BROAD STROKES BLOG [https://nmwa.org/blog](https://nmwa.org/blog) MAIN 202-783-5000 TOLL FREE 800-222-7270 MEMBER SERVICES 866-875-4627 SHOP 202-783-7994 LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTER 202-783-7365 MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS 866-875-4627 SPACE TO SOAR The museum's building is temporarily closed for a top-to-bottom renovation. For more information, check [https://nmwa.org](https://nmwa.org). [fb.com/womeninthearts](fb.com/womeninthearts)[ ](fb.com/womeninthearts) @womeninthearts @womeninthearts WOMEN IN THE ARTS Fall 2021 Volume 39, no. 4 Women in the Arts is a publication of the National Museum of Women in the Arts® DIRECTOR Susan Fisher Sterling EDITOR Elizabeth Lynch ASSISTANT EDITOR Alicia Gregory EDITORIAL INTERN Grace Zhou DESIGN Studio A, Alexandria, VA For advertising rates and information, call 202-266-2814 or email [elynch@nmwa.org](elynch@nmwa.org). Women in the Arts is published four times a year as a benefit for museum members by the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20005-3970. Copyright © 2021 National Museum of Women in the Arts. National Museum of Women in the Arts®, The Women’s Museum®, and Women in the Arts® are registered trademarks of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. On the cover: Ruth Orkin, Jane Russell Behind a Microphone, 1950; Vintage gelatin silver print, 10 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. ; NMWA, From the collection of Jeffrey Hugh Newman Director's photo: © Michele Mattei | Contents | | Orkin’s cinematic eye gives viewers
a sense of joy, relief, and anticipation.
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FAQs

Why is the museum temporarily closed in Fall 2021?

The issue explains that the NMWA building is temporarily closed for a top-to-bottom renovation.

What kind of programs does NMWA offer while the building is closed?

The issue invites readers to join online programs in the fall calendar, including Happy Hours, Friday Art Chats, Fresh Talks, music, and lectures.

What is “Collection on the Move” in this issue?

“Collection on the Move” is a magazine section featuring artworks from NMWA shown in special exhibitions around the world, with examples tied to specific venues and dates.

Aug 24, 2026

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