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Jul 15, 2012
‘Art on the Wall at City Hall’ details public workers’ talents
MANCHESTER — City workers will be showing their artistic sides starting Friday, when the 7th annual “Art on the Wall at City Hall” exhibition opens.
Artwork by city and school district employees, as well as retirees, will be displayed in the gallery at City Hall and throughout the City Hall Annex.
The works are divided into three adult categories: amateur, intermediate and professional. There are two youth categories: 12 and under and teen.
Jul 13, 2012
Twenty Percent Jump in Participation for Orlando
The City of Orlando had a very successful showing for their Ninth Annual National Arts Program® “City ArtWorks” Exhibition. Participation was up twenty percent and the display of artworks looked amazing. Not only did they develop a website to advertise the event but they also notified all departments and held a photography workshop featuring City photographer, Ed Richter.
The award reception, which took place on June 21st, was hosted by Robert Bowden, Director of Harry P. Leu Gardens and Mayor Buddy Dyer was also in attendance.
Jul 12, 2012
Introducing the National Arts Program® Summer Intern
For the very first time in the foundation’s history we have invited a local student to assist us in a special project helping to showcase our annual exhibits. Our summer internship role was filled by the perfect candidate. Audrey has a passion for art and is organized, hard-working and thoughtful. Read on to learn a little more about Audrey and the project she has been working to complete for the NAP…
Jul 11, 2012
An Eventful Show for the Mount Sinai Medical Center
Rarely do art shows get moved in the middle of the show, but that is exactly what happened after the artwork was hung for the Fourth Annual NAP Exhibition in the lobby of the Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY. The exhibit was actually moved several times by hospital staff without the art show committee’s knowledge! It even rained so heavily that the roof leaked into the exhibit space, but Mount Sinai artists prevailed, with no damage and a reception that went off without a hitch. The 80 or so participants have incredible talent and run the gamut from oils to pastels.
Jul 09, 2012
Everyone is a Winner at DFW International Airport
Coordinator Guy Bruggeman was thrilled with the number of new entrants who participated in the 6th Annual NAP Exhibition at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX. The show, which hung at the Rental Car Center, exhibited more than 130 pieces representing 25 different airport departments. Along with the increase in participation from last year, this year’s artists really embraced the online registration form with 85% utilizing it to register for the show.
Jul 09, 2012
The girl with the puffy cheeks wins, in more ways than one
The artist didn’t want to enter the clay bust of the girl with puffy cheeks and a blue bird perched on her head.
Because the girl was her.
And those puffy cheeks were hers.
“She was embarrassed,” explained Nikole Andersen’s mom.
Nikole has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
The Dawes Middle School seventh-grader takes 20 different pills every day, gets wee
Jul 04, 2012
Cleveland’s Spectacular NAP Presentation
Search the web for the ‘Cleveland, Ohio National Arts Program®’ and you will find many professional artist’s resumes that proudly list their awards and participation in one of the past thirteen annual exhibits. The amazing presentation of the NAP Exhibit in Cleveland each and every year is thanks to the dedication of coordinator Chris Luciani. His efforts allow artist of all ages and levels of skill to feel honored to take part and display their talents in public.
The Arts Collinwood Gallery was the site of Cleveland’s annual NAP show.
Jul 03, 2012
Adventist Midwest Health, IL Joins the National Arts Program®
The National Arts Program® is excited to announce our newest venue: Adventist Midwest Health, IL!
The NAP will be partnering with Adventist Midwest Health to host their first annual exhibition in November 2012. Look for more details coming soon!
The National Arts Program® is excited about this new partnership and we are looking forward to a great first show!
Jun 28, 2012
Festive Event for Pittsburgh
On Tuesday, April 3rd an evening reception and awards ceremony was held to honor the winners of the 13th Annual NAP Exhibit- “ARTWorks”, a competition that showcases the creative talents of City of Pittsburgh employees and their families. Each year the City-County Building’s grand lobby serves as the setting for this impressive collection of visual artworks. The show, which included 175 pieces submitted by 115 artists, drew a huge crowd of over 450 for the reception.
Jun 18, 2012
Union County employee artists show work at Freeholders Gallery
The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced that a selection of prize-winning art work by Union County employees and their relatives is on display now through July 16 in the Freeholders Gallery, located on the 6th floor of the Union County Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza at Rahway Avenue in Elizabeth. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Dianna Strom of Cranford is congratulated by Union County Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski, left, Vernell Wright, second on the right, and Angel G.
Jun 14, 2012
Seminole County Employees Have (Artistic) Talent
Calling all artists! We know that there is a lot of talent in Seminole County and that the works of our visual artists should be showcased. The National Arts Program provides artists of all skill levels the opportunity to share their creative talent and compete for prizes in the 8th Annual Exhibit and Awards Program for Seminole County Employees and their families.
This program is sponsored by the National Arts Program Foundation and Seminole County. The exhibit of professional, amateur and youth artwork will be on display from Aug.
Jun 14, 2012
Union County, New Jersey holds 11th Annual NAP Exhibition
This was Coordinator Libby Reid’s eleventh year working on The National Arts Program® Exhibit in Union County. This year brought an unfortunate turn of events for the show as layoffs occurred across the board for city employees cutting nearly ten percent of the workforce. Although this did effect participation the show was nevertheless a beautiful collection of work by the employees and their talented families.
Jun 14, 2012
Thirty Percent Increase in Participation for Detroit, Michigan
This year marked the Eighth Annual National Arts Program® Exhibition for the City of Detroit, Michigan. This year was a terrific display of art form the city employees and their family members. Coordinator Donna Miller did a very nice job of organizing the show and had wonderful feedback from those that took part. Of special note was the increase in participation this year, which Donna was able to raise by over thirty percent.
Jun 05, 2012
NAP Artist Named Western Maryland Blues Artist 2012
Blues music might not be listed in Kate Fortin's top favorite musical genres, but that doesn't mean the 25-year-old artist can't appreciate how the music makes people feel.
It's being able to express that feeling on canvas might be one reason Fortin was named as the Western Maryland Blues Artist for 2012.
Her "Bluesman on Stage" acrylic painting was chosen as the motif of this year's exhibit and can be seen everywhere associated with this year's festival.
Jun 05, 2012
6th Annual City of Lincoln National Arts Program®
With this being the first year that Lincoln Public Schools employees and their families were invited to participate in the City of Lincoln National Arts Program, we are excited to announce that we have 82 artists who will be participating in this year's exhibition. The art exhibition also includes City of Lincoln employees and their families.