It is entirely appropriate to ask, 'Why another work on women artists?' More specifically, 'Why this North American Free Trade Agreement, this NAFTA-like approach which embraces women artists from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. As researchers, we have been frustrated many times by being unable to locate basic information about many of the artists included in this volume, especially those working outside the United States. Another reason for producing this particular kind of reference book, to try and create a better understanding between and among the artists and art audiences in these three countries.