News

Jan 18, 2013

Tremendous Growth for the University of Chicago Medicine

The University of Chicago Medicine’s Seventh Annual NAP Exhibit is beautifully displayed in DCAM Skybridge now through January 25th. Coordinator Monica Hork told us that, "the staff and visitors to the University of Chicago continue to express their joy at seeing the display, which annually impresses them by demonstrating the talents of all the participants." Employees and their families were enthusiastic about taking part this year and it showed as the exhibit includes a tremendous 186 works by 117 artists.

Jan 16, 2013

'On Our Own Time' Employee Art Exhibit Call for Entries

Attention all artistic classified staff and appointed personnel, and their family members too!

The University of Arizona Staff Advisory Council and the National Arts Program present the annual "On Our Own Time" staff art exhibit.

This is the third year the National Arts Program is offering cash awards for the top entries, as long as the show has at least 100 participants.

Jan 16, 2013

University of Maryland Medical Center, MD Joins the National Arts Program®

Jan 14, 2013

Keeping the Show Fresh in New Orleans

Close to 100 participants registered for the New Orleans, LA National Arts Program® and the quality and the enthusiasm was high. The exhibit brightens up City Hall as the entries are hung the entire length of the lobby. Slight rule changes for this year’s show implemented flat backed and lighter entries due to the wall conditions in City Hall and provided positive outcomes.

The November 16th reception was well attended. With the event moved to the lobby, it allowed for a more informal setting and mingling of the attendees with the artwork.

Jan 11, 2013

Tenth Anniversary Display in Austin is a Shining Example

Venue coordinator April Sullivan (L) proudly showing off her 10th Anniversary Award
from the NAP with VSA Texas Executive Director Celia Hughes

Jan 11, 2013

Lubbock's Loyal Following

To say that the City of Lubbock, Texas has a “loyal following” as coordinator Paula Griffith states, could be considered an understatement by some. Sandy Fortenberry who is a retiree from the city has participated in the NAP exhibit for the past 21 years and even won a few awards including Best of Show. While Kathy Rogers who currently works in the Electrical Utilities department now has two generations of her family participating in the annual exhibit.

The City of Lubbock is one of our longest running venues, celebrating their 23rd year with the NAP this p

Jan 10, 2013

Adventist Midwest Health Provides a Healing Environment

In an article entitled “Exhibit Shows Healing Arts More than Just Medical”, the author states that, “usually when people are urged to visit a hospital, the reasons are serious and often cause for concern, if not alarm.” However, this was not the case at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital in Illinois during their First Annual NAP Exhibit. The exhibit which featured more than 190 pieces of artwork provided inspiration and delight as well as healing to visitors to the hospital.

Jan 08, 2013

Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Tops 200 Pieces in 2012

Right from the start we knew we had an amazing Coordinator in Diane Dombrock. Diane is the Program Director with the Airport Foundation MSP and in only her third year running the program she has already blown us away. It is their best show yet with over 200 artworks beautifully displayed in a bustling area of the airport. With so much exposure and being treated to such a wonderful reception, it is no wonder that the artists are so thrilled to participate.

Jan 03, 2013

Philly Show Features Instagram Exhibit

Attendees to the City of Philadelphia NAP Exhibit were not only able to view the artwork but were invited to participate in a unique way by using the phone app 'Instagram'.

“Instagram is a fun and quirky way to share your life with friends through a series of pictures. Users just snap a photo with their mobile phone using the Instagram app, then choose a filter to transform the image and share with the community.”

Dec 20, 2012

Huge Show for Atlanta International Airport

The response to the First Annual NAP Exhibit at Hartfield-Jackson International Airport, GA was overwhelmingly positive. “People are already planning on creating new works to enter next year,” commented venue coordinator David Vogt. The exhibit features 178 pieces of artwork from 111 different artists who are all connected to the airport either as employees, retirees or immediate family members of employees or retirees.

Dec 14, 2012

Calling all UMDNJ Artists

There is still time to participate in the upcoming NAP exhibition at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. The registration deadline has been extended until next Friday, 12/21. Don't miss your chance to share your artistic talent and compete for prizes! To register online, click here.

For more information, please contact Noreen Gomez at (973) 972-4795.

Dec 06, 2012

Union County NAP Aritst's Photographs on View at Pearl Street Gallery

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to present an exhibit of photographic montages by Richard Earl of Westfield in the gallery space at the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, located at 633 Pearl Street in Elizabeth.

A selection of his work entitled "A Time of Seeing Dangerously" is on display at the Pearl Street Gallery until January 29, 2013. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

"We are pleased to have Mr.

Dec 04, 2012