What Are Pen Women
Pen Women look like other women,
but we are not like other women,
We are women who express
ourselves
through one or more of the
three creatives:
MUSIC, ART and LETTERS.
Our Creative Expression is more
than a pastime.
It is a profession for which
we have been monetarily recognized.
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NLAPW US ex CA and FL
Video of NLAPW members who live in the States of California and Florida. Members who live in other parts of the US are in a separate video. This video also shows examples of these members' work.
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Advantages of Membership
The League promotes and conducts literary, educational, and charitable activities in the fields of Letters, Art, and Music. It encourages the production of creative work in these areas and provides its members with literary, educational and inspirational material through The Pen Woman. It also maintains a mature woman's scholarship fund to aid and encourage professional development. In addition, it honors the accomplishments of its members through competitions and biennial awards.
Particularly noteworthy are opportunities for members of all ages and degrees of experience to gain enriching perspectives from the multi-faceted activities and achievements of their colleagues. Of constant benefit is the interaction of The League members with one another in a spirit of mutual support, camaraderie, and personal and collective advancement.
Membership Criteria
ART: Applicant must submit three (3) samples (photos) of work produced and shown in at least three jury selected exhibitions within the past five years. Proof of sales is also required.
LETTERS: At least three (3) examples or Xeroxed copies of published work or one book length sample. Include proof of sales within the past five years. If the book is self-published, proof of professional quality of the writing must be submitted (such as reviews and endorsements by qualified literary or education related persons) along with proof of sales.
MUSIC: Three (3) original, published or unpublished compositions and/or arrangements completed within the past five years. Include proof of payment for at least one professionally published composition or arrangement. (an arrangement is an adaptation of a composition to a different form than was originally written).
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: May be acquired by women meeting all requirements for active membership except that proof of payment for work does not exist. Associate members do not have voting privileges.
PATRONS: The Fort Lauderdale branch of NLAPW invites a limited number (not more than one half the number of members) of women to serve as non-voting Patrons. Patrons support the group and participate in all activities.