Women in the Arts (NMWA)

National Museum of Women in the Arts is the first museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts. Creator of #5WomenArtists.

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10 art shows to see in DC this spring, including "Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection" at NMWA!

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Everyone else is still at the cottage, right? Not just us? 🫣

This painting is giving private cottage vibes that we think would be Shane and Ilya approved.

Virginia Berresford, “Abandoned Cottage (County Galway),” 1968; © Virginia Berresford

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The work of celebrated photographer Ruth Orkin is on view at the National Museum of Women in the Arts through March 29, 2026: https://t.co/uAtNR1OyEq

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Berthe Morisot, born on this day in 1841, was one of the founding members of the Impressionist movement! 🎨 Learn more: https://t.co/vUJlyrg0Ab

Artwork credit: Berthe Morisot, “The Cage,” 1885

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Craft nights with the girls > cargo shorts on a first date.

Don't miss your last chance to see “Women Artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam, 1600-1750" at NMWA! Reserve your tickets: https://t.co/K77TRdaCd3

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Today only, when you make a donation to NMWA, your gift will be tripled in value! 🎆 Learn more and give today: https://t.co/qrAFN93LQQ

Artwork credit: Inger Jirby, “Jack's View, View from Des Montes/Taos, New Mexico” (detail), 1989; © Inger Jirby

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We love seeing NMWA through the eyes of our visitors (especially tiny ones!) all year round. 💖

Reserve admission today at https://t.co/K77TRdaCd3, and don’t forget to tag us in your photos. 🤳

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#ThankYouNoteDay is celebrated each year on December 26, encouraging people to send handwritten notes to express gratitude. Grab one of these lovely cards from our Museum Shop and write some notes to your loved ones! 💌

🔗 Shop these cards and more: https://t.co/HD6XVHHPLV

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Did you know that artist Kirsten Justesen was born on December 25? 🎄

Justesen is best-known for her feminist performances and sculptures that center on her nude body and address issues of gender, politics, physics, and time.

Learn more about the artist: https://t.co/G0gsRsb5tM

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How I look at someone who assumes every great artist was a man. 💀

Artwork credit: Judith Leyster, “The Last Drop (The Gay Cavalier)” (detail), ca. 1629; Philadelphia Museum of Art; Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

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While Frida Kahlo’s “El sueño (La cama)” recently went to auction and fetched $54.7 million, the prices paid for art by women are still nowhere near those for work by men.

Here are the 10 most expensive artworks by women. 🧵⬇️

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French sculptor Camille Claudel was born on this day in 1864, let’s celebrate with #5FastFacts! https://t.co/DtOVpCkyge

Camille Claudel, “Rêve au coin du feu,” 1905

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When you ask someone to name their favorite artists and not a single woman is on the list. 🙄

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Judith Leyster, “Self Portrait” (detail), ca. 1640; Private collection

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Do these silhouettes look familiar to you? If so, you probably know the work of contemporary artist Kara Walker! In honor of Walker’s birthday, we are sharing #5FastFacts you might not know about her life and practice: https://t.co/bYhHAVC9na

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We heard that looking at art reduces stress. Who agrees? 💗

Come take a load off and stroll around the galleries. Reserve admission at the link in our bio! 🎟️

Photos via Instagram

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RIP Élisabeth Louise Vigée-LeBrun, you would have loved National Princess Day. 👑

Vigée-LeBrun (1755 to 1842), a member of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture, was widely known for flattering her sitters.

Learn more: https://t.co/rQRCsiQGKB

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Known for her daring energy as a sculptor and performance artist, Niki de Saint Phalle (b. 1930, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France; d. 2002, San Diego) also pursued a vigorous printmaking practice:
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Is This Woman Old Master the Greatest Artistic Rediscovery of the Century?

Read the full article on artnet: https://t.co/vRdd19mMli

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Ida Applebroog was born on this day 96 years ago. ❤️ Her unique comic-like style is easily recognizable by her boldly outlined, simplified figures, which she uses to tackle complex issues of power, gender, politics, and sexuality.

Learn more: https://t.co/5xaAWgwvEC

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Ida Applebroog was born on this day 96 years ago. ❤️ Her unique comic-like style is easily recognizable by her boldly outlined, simplified figures, which she uses to tackle complex issues of power, gender, politics, and sexuality.

Learn more: https://t.co/5xaAWgwvEC