Our core values are respect, knowledge, creation and preservation of the arts.
Why Become a Pen Woman
How to Join
The National League of American Pen Women, Inc. offers memberships in several arts, letters, and music/dance categories (see descriptions and forms How to Join – National League of American Pen Women, Inc.) To become a member, contact Susan Zerweck, Membership Chair, Santa Clara County Branch at nlapwsantaclara@aol.com or ralph_susan@comcast.net. A member will invite you to a branch event and see if you mutually feel the fit is right. The membership chair and a sponsor will then help you complete the application and eligibility credentials forms. She will also explain the benefits of local and national membership more fully.
Member Benefits
Membership has many unique benefits at both the national and local levels. NLAPW membership provides the opportunity to network with other arts professionals, enter national and local juried exhibits and contests, and participate in professional enrichment programs.
Why Become a Pen Woman
- Join a sisterhood of talented women who are dedicated to their craft and to sharing their passion for arts with others.
- Become part of a community of kindred spirits who draw on each other’s inspirations, experiences, and encouragement.
- Advance your creative endeavors through a prestigious organization with deep roots.