WASHINGTON, DC — The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) today announced that Susan Fisher Sterling, the Alice West Director, will retire at the close of 2026, after nearly four decades of service to the institution. Sterling’s leadership has been transformational, shepherding the museum from a founder’s vision into a globally respected museum. Sterling’s tenure marks a substantial period of growth and development, including a sweeping renovation that significantly updated the museum’s iconic building and extensive planning for the museum’s 40th anniversary in 2027. FOR MORE

The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the first museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts. With its collections, exhibitions, programs and online content, the museum inspires dynamic exchanges about art and ideas. NMWA advocates for better representation of women and nonbinary artists and serves as a vital center for thought leadership, community engagement and social change. NMWA addresses the gender imbalance in the presentation of art by bringing to light important women artists of the past while promoting great women artists working today. The collection highlights a wide range of works in a variety of mediums by artists including Rosa Bonheur, Louise Bourgeois, Lalla Essaydi, Lavinia Fontana, Frida Kahlo, Hung Liu, Zanele Muholi, Faith Ringgold, Niki de Saint Phalle, and Amy Sherald.

NMWA is Located at 1250 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm and closed on Mondays and select holidays. Admission is $16 for adults; $13 for DC residents, visitors 65 and over, students and educators, active-duty military and veterans, and visitors with a Native/Tribal affiliation; and free for visitors 21 and under, visitors with disabilities, and SNAP/EBT card holders. Admission is free the first Sunday and second Wednesday of each month  FOR MORE