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The Garden & Arts Center in Lubbock, Texas hosted their 35th Annual National Arts Program exhibit from October 19th through November 23rd this year. The annual exhibit featured artwork by City of Lubbock employees, volunteers, retirees, their family members and previous Garden and Arts Center exhibitors. The City of Lubbock Mayor Pro-Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia was available and happy to present awards at the 35th Annual Reception which took place on November 1st.

On December 12th we celebrated the return of the City of Philadelphia National Arts Program Exhibit, now in its 21st year! The staff of the National Arts Program were overjoyed to attend the reception, take in the exhibit, and speak with so many of the artists. The public is also invited to view the impressive collection of artworks in an exhibit spanning the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of the northeast corner of Philadelphia’s City Hall now through January 31st.

by Jeremy Brown (article originally posted By World Art News on July 7, 2024)

May 23, 2024 Written By Tamara L. O'Shaughnessy

Creative works celebrating inner strength, body equality and life’s little moments are just a few of the diverse entries featured in this year’s annual Staff Art Exhibit for the University of Chicago Medicine health system and the Biological Sciences Division.

The show featured a total of 150 photographs, paintings and mixed media works, providing an opportunity to spotlight the artistic talents of employees, as well as their immediate family members.

Dylan Domenici was the recipient of the Art Education Award at the 20th Annual Santa Rosa, CA National Arts Program Exhibit. Dylan’s mother, Beth, reached out to us and shared how he was able to utilize his award money to have an incredible experience with a local artist! Here is what she shared….

This year for the State of Delaware’s 13th Annual National Arts Program Exhibit Delaware’s Governor, the Honorable John Carney (pictured here), made a visit to the exhibition and spent time touring, learning about the artists, and asking questions about the artwork. He was impressed by the amazing talent of state employees and enjoyed taking in the show.

Lindy Shepherd, the Events and Art Collection Coordinator, works tirelessly each year to find new ways to reach employees and let them know about the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority NAP Exhibition. Her efforts were rewarded this year with a wonderful turnout which included 143 pieces of art that were collected and beautifully displayed. Lindy told us that the exciting addition for their 17th annual employee art show has been the use of their new Gallery MCO space in the Main Terminal in addition to their Community Wall and Alcove area, located near the Executive Offices.

Article By Logan Burtch-Buus and Andy OberUniversity Communications

February 2, 2024 (reposted from UA@Work. Click here to read the article on their webpage and see included photographs)

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center was added to our family of venues thanks to the work of coordinator, Victoria Chahanovich. Victoria knew that an employee and family art show would be a great fit and continued her efforts until she was able to make the show happen! Their first annual show opened in October and included 136 pieces of art from 109 artists.

After three long years the Manchester Arts Commission brought their National Arts Program show back to City Hall! Kathy Daneman, Chair of the Manchester Arts Commission (MAC), reached out to us early this year with hopes to get the program back up and running. She certainly made it happen and in October the show opened with nearly 100 pieces of art gracing the walls of the first-floor gallery in Manchester’s City Hall.

The Maine Arts Commission held their inaugural State of Maine National Arts Program Employee Art Exhibition this year. The exhibition, titled "Showcasing the Artist Within," proudly presented 150 diverse artworks from 138 participants providing artists of all skill levels a platform to exhibit their creative prowess. The artwork graced the walls of the Burton M. Cross Building from July 10th through October 31st, allowing ample time for all that walked the halls to enjoy this amazing collection.

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Writers whose books are missing include Dylan Thomas, Ernest Hemingway and Sylvia Plath, a BBC Wales Freedom of Information request has revealed (see full article here)

The temperatures drop; the art on display surges. (continue here)

Stepping inside the Boathouse, the former Seattle boatbuilding workshop on Lake Union that has served as the headquarters of his artistic production since 1989, reveals a museum-like space (read more here)