In Our 75 th Year
Celebrating
Artistry and Creativity
in Music, Words and Images !
About Our Branch
The Diamond State Branch of the National League of American Pen Women(NLAPW) was chartered in 1951 by Margaret DuPont Boden, a former
member of Chevy Chase Maryland Branch.
Starting out with only 8 charter members, the Diamond State branch has grown significantly over the past 75 years, welcoming many talented women artists, writers and musicians.
Meetings
Monthly luncheon meetings with guest speakers or demonstrations are held on the second Saturday of the month from September through May at the Village of Brandywine Clubhouse (US202N- Wilmington, Delaware).
Activities
- “Creative Week” in Rehoboth Beach has become a tradition for thirteen of its members each fall. Writers and artists spend time working on individual or group projects, taking morning walks, sharing meals together and bonding as a group.
- Other summer activities include a planned plein air painting event at the Hockessin Historical Society, or along the banks of the Brandywine River.
- Branch Biennial Art Competition The branch holds a biennial art competition every two years in a local gallery where awards are given. Writers are also invited to have their current books for sale at this event.
- Other Creative Projects. Art and writing projects are developed by the membership to encourage and stretch creativity. From "Inspiration and Expression", and "The Grand Challenge" are two projects exhibited at the Henry Gallery(Penn State Great Valley), the Kennett Library(Kennett Square, PA), and the Baby Grand Gallery at the Grand(Wilmington, DE).
Our Mission:
- To encourage, recognize, and promote the production of professional standards in art, letters and music, and in the allied professions.
- Provide outreach activities, to provide educational, creative and professional support to members and nonmembers in the arts.