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a sisterhood of talented women who are dedicated to their craft and to sharing their passion for arts with others
Founded in 1897, the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. (NLAPW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports and promotes professional women in arts, letters, music, and allied professions.
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NLAPW Brings Together Creative Women for Its Signature Biennial Event
Learn moreThe 2026 Biennial in Washington, D.C., is around the corner. Join Pen Women from around the country on April 24-26 for three days of workshops, luncheons, award ceremonies, performances, networking, and more.
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Awardees Selected for the Shirley Holden Helberg Grants for Mature Women
Learn moreNLAPW recently awarded $1,000 grants each to three outstanding women pursuing careers in art, letters, and music. Cogratulations to Paula Fontana (art), Nina C. Peláez (letters), and Nancy Jo Hinsen (music) for their awards.
Why Become a Pen Woman?
Cape Canaveral Branch member Donna Puglisi shares brief insights into how the prestigious NLAPW helps professional women in all aspects of the arts to network with fellow artists and expand their horizons. “The National League of American Pen Women, Inc. is a foundation, a bridge, providing building blocks to achieve success in your field. … Sharing our ideas and creative talents, there is no limit to what we can do,” she says.

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Featured Member: Georgia Popoff, Central New York Branch
Read morePoet Laureate Georgia Popoff, Central New York Branch vice president of programming, has been awarded the prestigious Academy of American Poets grant. She was one of only 22 laureates from throughout the nation to be awarded the Poet Laureate Fellowship from the Academy of American Poets, which includes up to $15,000 to implement a community-based program.
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1,200+ members strong
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60+ branches across country
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35 disciplines represented