Fifth Year Triumph for City of Miami Beach, FL

The City of Miami Beach, FL certainly celebrated their Fifth Anniversary with the National Arts Program® at their awards reception on August 12th with more than 120 people attending the event.

In addition, both the Honorable Mayor Matti Bower and City Manager Jorge Gonzalez were on hand to congratulate the participants. Coordinator Gary Farmer said, “the Mayor and Manager echoed each other, saying that the annual National Arts Program® show is by far their favorite and that they truly appreciate the opportunity to see the usually hidden talents of City staffers and their families.” With 110 pieces of artwork by 64 different artists, it is easy to see why this show is the favorite!

In addition, Gary Farmer was presented the Fifth Anniversary award for all the hard work he has put into the NAP shows over the last five years. Congrats to the City of Miami Beach participants and their families!

Michelle Cullen(C), an Employee in the Finance Department, with Jorge Gonzales, Miami Beach City Manager and Matti Herrera-Bower, Mayor, won Second Place in the Amateur category.