NYSWA - The New York Society of Women Artists

NYSWA - The New York Society of Women Artists Founded in 1925, The New York Society of Women Artists (NYSWA) currently numbers 54 members, many of

Join Sueim Koo Sueim Koo and view her visual dialogues and heartfelt poetic landscape paintings with Collage rice paperS...
09/27/2026

Join Sueim Koo Sueim Koo and view her visual dialogues and heartfelt poetic landscape paintings with Collage rice paper
Solo Exhibition “Luminous Memories : Landscapes of The Heart”
Mana Contemporary, Space G Gallery (Space # 400)

10/5 - 10/20/2026

Opening Reception : 10/10/2026 (Sat) 2-4 pm
Mana Contemporary Connie Lee

It’s our great honor to introduce the first NYSWA founding president Marguerite Thompson Zorach (1887-1968) Growing up i...
09/10/2026

It’s our great honor to introduce the first NYSWA founding president

Marguerite Thompson Zorach (1887-1968)

Growing up in Fresno, California, Zorach began drawing at a very young age. In 1908, at age 21, she left Stanford University for Paris and attended the post-impressionist school, Academie de La Palette. There she met her future husband, William Zorach, an American sculptor and painter.

Paris, capital of the arts, awakened her artistic sensibility to a a new non-traditional approach to painting. She was drawn to the vibrant colors and painterly techniques of the Fauvist painters and also to the spatial structure of the Cubists. In Paris her talent was recognized. Zorach’s work was included in the 1910 and 1911 annual exhibitions—just two years after her arrival there.

Moving to New York City in 1912, Marguerite and William Zorach married. The following year both she and her husband participated in the 1913 Armory Show. By all accounts, in 1916, Zorach was considered “the best known woman artist of her generation in America.”

Maguerite’s work was multi-faceted, she was a painter, illustrator, print-maker and textile artist. She supported her husband and children for many years through her textile work which was collected by many prominent Americans. She also did work for the WPA during the Depression, including two murals. Her work was heavily influenced by the fauvist color experiments and modernist emphasis on surface shape and pattern, especially as it referred to folk art and decorative pattern.
Marguerite got involved in arts organizations; serving as an officer of the Society of Independent Artists, and as well as the first president of the New York Society of Women Artists. She was an early board member of the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset and taught at and served on the board of governors of the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. She lived a long and artistically productive life, until her death at the age of 81, in 1968.
-Research by Rachelle Weisberger, Chair of the Keystone Committee.
-Reference: https://reidhall.globalcenters.columbia.edu/zorach

One week left to view “Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenge” through September 8th. —-Introducing Yumie Kusuda Yu...
08/31/2026

One week left to view “Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenge” through September 8th.
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Introducing Yumie Kusuda Yumie Kusuda ‘s artwork is participating with at
The Charles P. Sifton Gallery, Brooklyn Federal Courthouse
225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, 11201
Hours: Weekdays 8:30-5 pm.

Yumie Kusuda
American Flag Wreath, 2022
Mardi Gras Beads, Welded Steel Bolt Wire, Melted Aluminum

Every year during the holiday season I am fascinated by beads used for Mardi Gras, which are mysterious and beautiful. In 2022, this wreath was created by wrapping a large quantity of these beads and combining them with steel and melted aluminum. To the beads’ traditional colors of purple, green and
gold, I added the colors associated with the American flag: red, blue, white and silver. It becomes a celebratory wreath for many occasions, not just the holidays.
As Lori Horowitz, Lori Horowitz President of New York Society of Women Artists (NYSWA), described it: “This carefully curated exhibition offers deep insight into the challenges we face – current issues that affect our world. Our mission as artists is to relate these views and reach our audience and communities to spark understanding and awareness. Together, this collaboration exemplifies the enduring capacity of art to confront complexity, inspire dialogue, and envision progress.”
Featured artists:k.Rabinowitz
Anne Stanner
Audrey Frank Anastasidiana

Jacqueline Lorieo


Karen Kirshner
Lauren Gohara
Leah Poller
Linda
Lori Horowitz
Lucy Wilner
Michele Bonelli
Nancy Bueti-Randall

Natsuki Takauji
Pam Brown
Pamela Casper
Pin Hsin Chu
Rose Deler
Sandra Cavanagh
Siena Gillann Porta
Stephanie S. Lee | Artist
Sueim Koo
Suejin Jo

Yumie Kusuda
Yupin Pramotepipop

Last day, September 8th to view “Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenge” by members The Charles P. Sifton Gallery...
08/28/2026

Last day, September 8th to view “Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenge” by members
The Charles P. Sifton Gallery, Brooklyn Federal Courthouse
225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, 11201
Hours: Weekdays 8:30-5 pm.

Introducing Suejin Jo ‘s artwork

Suejin Jo
Yellow Cross (Small)
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas

This is a small version of several Yellow Cross paintings I made over several years. The cross is associated with death and resurrection. Bright yellow and dark blue make an exciting statement on canvas, asserting that death is not the end but the beginning.
As Lori Horowitz, Lori Horowitz President of New York Society of Women Artists (NYSWA), described it: “This carefully curated exhibition offers deep insight into the challenges we face – current issues that affect our world. Our mission as artists is to relate these views and reach our audience and communities to spark understanding and awareness. Together, this collaboration exemplifies the enduring capacity of art to confront complexity, inspire dialogue, and envision progress.”
Featured artists:k.Rabinowitz
Anne Stanner
Audrey Frank Anastasidiana

Jacqueline Lorieo


Karen Kirshner
Lauren Gohara
Leah Poller
Linda
Lori Horowitz
Lucy Wilner
Michele Bonelli
Nancy Bueti-Randall

Natsuki Takauji
Pam Brown
Pamela Casper
Pin Hsin Chu
Rose Deler
Sandra Cavanagh
Siena Gillann Porta
Stephanie S. Lee | Artist
Sueim Koo
Suejin Jo

Yumie Kusuda
Yupin Pramotepipop

Join Margaret Silverstein founder of Lighthorse Design at HAMPTON CLASSIC HORSE SHOW BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 8/25-8/31
08/27/2026

Join Margaret Silverstein founder of Lighthorse Design at HAMPTON CLASSIC HORSE SHOW BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 8/25-8/31

Introducing Pam Brown Pam Brown ’s artwork is participating in Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenge with throug...
08/17/2026

Introducing Pam Brown Pam Brown ’s artwork is participating in Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenge with through September 8th
The Charles P. Sifton Gallery, Brooklyn Federal Courthouse
225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, 11201
Hours: Weekdays 8:30-5 pm.

Pam J. Brown
Tools of the Trade, 2012
Polymer Clay

“Tools of the Trade” brings together a bird, a hand, a saw, a tree stump and a string of pearls to explore the complex relationship between legacy and transformation. The hand, saw and tree suggest human intervention and the interruption of natural cycles, referencing labor, control and loss. In contrast, the string of pearls introduces themes of inherited beauty, value and fragility, raising questions about what is preserved and what is sacrificed. The bird, as a symbol of freedom and transience, offers a counterpoint to the grounded and altered forms below. Together, these elements form a reflection on how we shape the world and what remains in the aftermath of that shaping.
As Lori Horowitz, Lori Horowitz President of New York Society of Women Artists (NYSWA), described it: “This carefully curated exhibition offers deep insight into the challenges we face – current issues that affect our world. Our mission as artists is to relate these views and reach our audience and communities to spark understanding and awareness. Together, this collaboration exemplifies the enduring capacity of art to confront complexity, inspire dialogue, and envision progress.”
Featured artists:k.Rabinowitz
Anne Stanner
Audrey Frank Anastasidiana

Jacqueline Lorieo


Karen Kirshner
Lauren Gohara
Leah Poller
Linda
Lori Horowitz
Lucy Wilner
Michele Bonelli
Nancy Bueti-Randall

Natsuki Takauji
Pam Brown
Pamela Casper
Pin Hsin Chu
Rose Deler
Sandra Cavanagh
Siena Gillann Porta
Stephanie S. Lee
Sueim Koo
Suejin Jo

Yumie Kusuda
Yupin Pramotepipop
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Introducing Siena Gillann Porta Siena Gillann Porta ‘s artwork is participating in Reflections on Progress: Courting Ch...
08/14/2026

Introducing Siena Gillann Porta Siena Gillann Porta ‘s artwork is participating in Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenge with through September 8th
The Charles P. Sifton Gallery, Brooklyn Federal Courthouse
225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, 11201
Hours: Weekdays 8:30-5 pm.

Siena Gillann Porta
Sensei Linda Armstrong, KSI Women’s Kumite, Cape Town,
South Africa, 2008
Acrylic on Canvas

My painting of two women sparring during an international karate competition celebrates both the artistry and discipline of Kimura Shukokai Karate. It speaks to the skill, self-discipline and endurance that competition demands while also marking a cultural shift: the recognition of women in spaces once reserved solely for men. By placing these athletes at the center, the work reflects on how far women have advanced in gaining acceptance and respect in the past century and honors their determination not only as participants but as equals.
As Lori Horowitz, Lori Horowitz President of New York Society of Women Artists (NYSWA), described it: “This carefully curated exhibition offers deep insight into the challenges we face – current issues that affect our world. Our mission as artists is to relate these views and reach our audience and communities to spark understanding and awareness. Together, this collaboration exemplifies the enduring capacity of art to confront complexity, inspire dialogue, and envision progress.”
Featured artists:k.Rabinowitz
Anne Stanner
Audrey Frank Anastasidiana

Jacqueline Lorieo


Karen Kirshner
Lauren Gohara
Leah Poller
Linda
Lori Horowitz
Lucy Wilner
Michele Bonelli
Nancy Bueti-Randall

Natsuki Takauji
Pam Brown
Pamela Casper
Pin Hsin Chu
Rose Deler
Sandra Cavanagh
Siena Gillann Porta
Stephanie S. Lee
Sueim Koo
Suejin Jo

Yumie Kusuda
Yupin Pramotepipop
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Introducing Julia Rogge ‘s artwork is participating in Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenge with Through Septe...
08/08/2026

Introducing Julia Rogge ‘s artwork is participating in Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenge with Through September 8th
The Charles P. Sifton Gallery, Brooklyn Federal Courthouse
225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, 11201
Hours: Weekdays 8:30-5 pm.
Julia Rogge
Jazz Combo, Central Park, NYC
Oil on Canvas
Depictions of New York City’s imposing park show people engaged in recreational activities and often include familiar landmarks. Rogge views Central Park as a vast playground where people coexist with nature, and her exquisitely painted scenes express her depth of knowledge about and love for the park.
As Lori Horowitz, Lori Horowitz President of New York Society of Women Artists (NYSWA), described it: “This carefully curated exhibition offers deep insight into the challenges we face – current issues that affect our world. Our mission as artists is to relate these views and reach our audience and communities to spark understanding and awareness. Together, this collaboration exemplifies the enduring capacity of art to confront complexity, inspire dialogue, and envision progress.”
Featured artists:k.Rabinowitz
Anne Stanner
Audrey Frank Anastasidiana

Jacqueline Lorieo


Karen Kirshner
Lauren Gohara
Leah Poller
Linda
Lori Horowitz
Lucy Wilner
Michele Bonelli
Nancy Bueti-Randall

Natsuki Takauji
Pam Brown
Pamela Casper
Pin H Chu
Rose Deler
Sandra Cavanagh
Siena Gillann Porta
Stephanie S. Lee
Sueim Koo
Suejin Jo

Yumie Kusuda
Yupin Pramotepipop

Congratulations!! Pam Brown Pam Brown up coming exhibition at Arts Center at Duck Creek Save the Date : reception August...
08/08/2026

Congratulations!! Pam Brown Pam Brown up coming exhibition at Arts Center at Duck Creek
Save the Date : reception August 22,5-7 pm
Pam Brown: Bound by Wire and Time
August 22- September 27,
Reception August 22, 5-7 pm
In the Little Gallery
Gallery Hours: Thursday- Sunday, 2-6 PM

9 Introducing Linda Butti ‘s artwork is participating in Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenge with Through Sep...
08/05/2026

9 Introducing Linda Butti ‘s artwork is participating in Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenge with Through September 8th
The Charles P. Sifton Gallery, Brooklyn Federal Courthouse
225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, 11201
Hours: Weekdays 8:30-5 pm.
Linda Butti
Afternoon, 2024
Oil on Canvas
I paint nature. The world around me is fascinating and I love capturing its spirit. The light, tones, colors, shapes and forms are always changing and moving, and I never tire of putting to canvas the feelings that I experience as I immerse myself in this fascinating world. I am blessed to be able to connect with the spirit of nature.
As Lori Horowitz, Lori Horowitz President of New York Society of Women Artists (NYSWA), described it: “This carefully curated exhibition offers deep insight into the challenges we face – current issues that affect our world. Our mission as artists is to relate these views and reach our audience and communities to spark understanding and awareness. Together, this collaboration exemplifies the enduring capacity of art to confront complexity, inspire dialogue, and envision progress.”
Featured artists:k.Rabinowitz
Anne Stanner
Audrey Frank Anastasidiana

Jacqueline Lorieo


Karen Kirshner
Lauren Gohara
Leah Poller
Linda
Lori Horowitz
Lucy Wilner
Michele Bonelli
Nancy Bueti-Randall

Natsuki Takauji
Pam Brown
Pamela Casper
Pin H Chu
Rose Deler
Sandra Cavanagh
Siena Gillann Porta
Stephanie S. Lee
Sueim Koo
Suejin Jo

Yumie Kusuda
Yupin Pramotepipop

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