It has been a landmark year for SFA for NMWA. I’m so proud of all that has been accomplished as we work together to achieve our common purpose of supporting women in the arts.

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The exhibition Reunited, which we hosted at the California College of the Arts (CCA) Gallery under the auspices of Jaime Austin was a monumental achievement. We brought our twelve Women to Watch artists together in one place and published a catalog showcasing their work! The catalog was designed and edited by Jaime Austin with contributions by Bay Area luminaries and experts in their fields. I’m so proud to let you know that the exhibition has been hailed by Susan Fisher Sterling and NMWA as a groundbreaking model and stellar achievement.

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In January 2025, we were all thrilled to visit BAMPFA in Berkeley for a private tour led by local collector Komal Shah, to view the exhibition Making Their Mark, featuring selections from her nationally renowned collection of women artists. We’re thrilled that this collection will be shown in Washington, DC, at NMWA, opening February 2026.

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The museum has asked our group to support the exhibition, and I’m pleased that our Board of Directors has voted to provide a $10,000 sponsorship to answer this call. The philanthropic funding is available and will be provided from our 2025–2026 budget. We will ask for member confirmation at our upcoming event on the 16th of December.

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I want to personally thank each and every one of you for being part of the important work we are doing in fulfilling our mission: supporting emerging women artists in Northern California, advancing the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) in Washington, DC, and enriching our community through the educational events we offer, including museum visits, artist tours, gallery programs, and online presentations. We look forward to having you join us in the coming year as we continue our meaningful journey of supporting women in the arts.

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Warmly,

Lorna​

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