Sky-High Participation in Seminole County, FL

Christine Patten is the coordinator for the Seminole County NAP Exhibit. The NAP show is currently the only art exhibit that the Seminole County Government presents.  The exhibition is open to the employees of the Seminole County Government, Seminole County Public Schools, local municipal governments and their families.  

 

This year, they held their 10th Anniversary show which was open from October 1st through the 31st and what a show it was! Christine and her team were able to beautifully display 242 pieces in the Seminole County Services Building from 177 artists.  Her participation numbers jumped a whopping 145% from last year and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Christine changed the time frame of the show this year while also pushing publicity and promotion with flyers, brochures and notices in county newsletters, in order to achieve this terrific increase in registration.

 
The reception took place on October 16th with an estimated 120 guests. Several officials attended the reception to help honor the artists including Commissioner Robert Dallari, Chairman & Commissioner Lee Constantine and County Manager Nicole Guillet. Christine noted that the NAP Non-Matching Scholarship Funds made the reception possible, thereby allowing participants an opportunity to both view and discuss artworks. This social aspect helped in making the show a more personal experience for all.