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May 31, 2012
Casper, WY Registration Deadline is Today
Don't miss your chance to participate in the 7th Annual NAP Exhibition in Casper, WY. The registration deadline is today (5/31).
Eligible participants include City of Casper, Town of Evansville, Town of Mills and Natrona County employees, volunteers, retirees and their immediate family members.
Click here to register online. Please contact Vicky Macy at (307) 235-8260 with any questions.
May 17, 2012
NAP Artist Featured in Harbor Gallery Exhibition
CAPE MAY – Nature and attention to detail continue to inspire artists in the Harbor Gallery at the Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Avenue in Cape May.
Local artists Peg Dittmar and Sandy Maloney bring their expertise and passion for birds to this new exhibit. The exhibit will continue through the end of the month.
May 14, 2012
Napa State Hospital More Than Doubles Participation
With the NAP asking our venues across the country to step up participation numbers in order to make our funding go further, our Napa State Hospital Coordinator Sally Denman really rose to the occasion. Using the NAP Exhibition as a way to boost morale and provide a sense of team spirit throughout the hospital, Sally was able to encourage a number of first time participants to enter the show.
May 11, 2012
Registration Deadline Extended for Indianapolis, IN
There is still time to participate in the 5th Annual NAP Exhibition in Indianapolis, IN. The registration deadline has been extended until Sunday, May 26th. The 26th is also the last day to deliver your artwork to the Garfield Park Arts Center located at 2432 Conservatory Drive.
Eligible participants include employees, volunteers, retirees and immediate family members of an employee of the City of Indianapolis, IN.
Click here to register online.
May 11, 2012
Society for the Arts in Healthcare’s 23rd Annual International Conference
The Society for the Arts in Healthcare’s 23rd annual international conference, "Arts & Health: A Global View", took place May 2 to 5, 2012, at the Westin Book Cadillac hotel in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Hosted by Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, the Conference, which the NAP has attended several times, is an opportunity to immerse yourself in arts and health best practices, programs and cutting-edge research.
May 10, 2012
Lincoln, NE Registration Deadline is Tomorrow
Don't miss your chance to participate in the 6th Annual NAP Exhibition in the City of Lincoln, NE! The registration deadline is tomorrow (5/11).
Eligible participants include employees, retirees and immediate family members of employees or retirees of the City of Lincoln and employees or immediate family members of employees of Lincoln Public Schools.
Click here to register online. For more information, please contact venue coordinator Mollie Magnuson at (402) 434-2787.
May 08, 2012
Healing Arts in Hospitals profiled on CBS Sunday Morning
Among the many healing arts practiced at one of the nation's leading hospitals is that of healing art. Thousands of paintings and other art works grace the walls of Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, creating an environment conducive to recovery. Bill Whitaker reports.
May 01, 2012
DFW Announces 2012 Award Winners
Dallas Fort/Worth International Airport, TX is pleased to announce the winners of their 6th Annual NAP Exhibition. The exhibiton which features 132 pieces of artwork from 82 different artists is on display at the Rental Car Center through May 25th.
To see pictures from this year's show, just visit their venue page of our website. Congratulations to all of this year's participants!
Adult Amateur
First Place – Lincoln Leatherland
Second Place – Michael Scott
Third Place – Abraham Chirayil
First Place – Lincoln Leatherland
Second Place – Michael Scott
Third Place – Abraham Chirayil
Apr 25, 2012
NAP Featured in Press of Atlantic City
Standing before a room of Cape May County artists during the opening of the county's 11th annual National Arts Program Exhibit, Freeholder and Vice Director of the program Susan Sheppard said she didn't realize Cape May County had so much talent.
"I can't tell you how proud I am of all the talent we have in this county," Sheppard said. "It's kind of shocking."
The exhibit is housed in the lobby of the Middle Township Performing Arts Center.
Apr 24, 2012
NAP Welcomes Santa Maria, CA Back in 2012!
The National Arts Program is excited to welcome Santa Maria, CA back for their 2nd Annual NAP Exhibition in 2012. The exhibition will be on display at the Santa Maria Public Library from October 6 - 24. Look for more information including how to register coming in the next few months.
Apr 19, 2012
NAP Participant is a Finalist in "Art of Dairy" Contest
One of Reno-Tahoe International Airport’s very own Airport Artists is a finalist in the Lucerne “Art of Dairy” Art Contest. And your vote could bring her school and possibly another northern Nevada school a total of up to $35,000!
Please consider voting by simply going to www.artofdairy.com and clicking on “Public Voting” then click on “Vote Now” under Amazing Americows by Anne Mueller - Region A.
Apr 16, 2012
Mount Sinai Medical Center Extends Deadline
There is still time to participate in the 4th Annual NAP Exhibition at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY. The registration deadline has been extended until this Friday (4/20).
Please visit their venue page for more information about this venue or contact venue coordinator Michelle Cruz at (212) 241-1944.
Click here to register online now. Don't miss this opportunity to share your artistic talent with your co-workers!
Apr 12, 2012
"ARTWorks" Awards Ceremony Honors Winners
A Tuesday evening reception featured an awards ceremony honoring winners of the 13th annual “ARTWorks” competition that showcases the creative talents of City of Pittsburgh employees, their families and members of their households.
The City-County Building’s grand lobby currently serves as the setting of an impressive collection of paintings, photographs, drawings, pottery and other unique pieces of artwork.
Apr 11, 2012
A New Space for Camden County
In the six years that Camden County, NJ has hosted the National Arts Program® they have moved the show four times. From the Cultural & Heritage Hopkins House museum in Camden, to the Camden Library, back to Hopkins House, then this year clear across town to the Katz Jewish Community Center. Each change has brought more artists than the last and this year was no exception. NAP Coordinator Sandra Turner-Barnes who is the Cultural & Heritage Director for Camden County, was a bit nervous after the last show included an outstanding total of 155 pieces.
Apr 11, 2012
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