The National Museum of Women in the Arts, located in Washington, D.C., is a museum dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists. It was incorporated in 1981 as a private and nonprofit museum. It organizes and designs public programs and tours for audiences of all ages. Its programs provide information on women artists, composers, writers, musicians, actors, filmmakers, dancers and those working in other creative disciplines. The museum offers a wide range of programs on various fields of arts, such as literary events, music, films, family and teen programs and school partnerships programs. The museum also presents a variety of special musical exhibitions that include various recitals by women performers. In addition, the National Museum of Women in the Arts film programs introduces audiences with international women filmmakers, film screenings and post screening discussions with audience members.