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NAP Staff to Attend Awards Reception at Johns Hopkins Hospital
The National Arts Program's® staff will be attending the 4th Annual NAP Awards Reception for Johns Hopkins Hospital this afternoon (2/7). Guest speakers including the Executive Director of the NAP, Jackie Szafara and Johns Hopkins President, Mr. Ronald Peterson will be on hand to help commemorate the occasion. The reception will be held in the Turner Concourse at 3:30pm. Please join us if you are in the area.
Huge Turnout for 21st Show in Hartford, CT
On January 28th the Centinel Hill Hall of Capital Community College was standing room only. More than 400 people were in attendance to celebrate the 21st Annual NAP Exhibition in Hartford, Connecticut. The exhibition which featured 285 pieces of artwork from more than 165 residents in the Greater Hartford and Middlesex Counties was on display from January 23rd through February 4th, 2012.
Spotlight on Olivia Woodford, Health Arts Network at Duke Coordinator
The Health Arts Network at Duke (HAND) had held an employee art show for 30 years before being introduced to the National Arts Program® in 2008. Olivia Woodford, the Director for HAND, attended the Society for Arts in Healthcare Conference where she learned about the NAP. She knew instantly that there was an opportunity for partnership. Olivia had already been working on developing models for use of the arts as a tool for health and well-being for twenty five years, so the incredible benefits of a program such as ours were clear to her immediately.
Hartford, CT Announces 2012 Award Winners
First Place – Milagros Cruz
Charlotte / Mecklenburg County, NC Pictures on flickr
Pictures from the 12th Annual NAP Exhibition in Charlotte / Mecklenburg County, NC are on flickr. Click here to view the photostream.
Fifth Year for Memorial Health Care System, TN
New Dates Announced for Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, WA
HAND, NC Continues to Grow
Video Posted from First Annual State of Delaware NAP Exhibition!
The National Arts Program Foundation brought in a professional videographer to film during the State of Delaware awards reception on January 9th. After meeting with both participants and officials we were able to showcase some of the wonderful comments about the show. Visit the NAP Video page of our website or our YouTube Channel to watch these videos.
Below is a piece featuring the Delaware Division of the Arts, Director Paul Weagraff.
State of Delaware Reception Photos Posted Online!
On January, 9th the State of Delaware held their First Annual NAP Awards Reception. Twenty-three awards were announced in five categories – Professional, Intermediate, Amateur, Teen (13-18 years old), and Youth (12 years and under) and one Best in Show.
Society for Arts in Healthcare Recognizes NAP Executive Director, Jackie Szafara
A Family Display in Philadelphia, PA
Spotlight on Jackie Szafara, Executive Director for The National Arts Program®
NAP Visits Raleigh / Wake County, NC
Annually for nine years, the City of Raleigh has enjoyed a unique display when the lobby of the municipal building is filled to capacity with the artwork from employees and family members of the City of Raleigh and Wake County. Commonly known as the Block Gallery; this 2,296 square feet of marble walls, illuminated by custom lighting and hosting a professional hanging system, provides an ideal setting to showcase original artwork from these employees, giving all of them the opportunity to be in a true art gallery setting.
Orange County, FL Comes Back Strong
Orange County is back on board! Their last NAP Exhibit was in 2008 and we couldn’t be more pleased to have them re-join the family. This year marks their Sixth National Arts Program® Exhibit and it was a wonderful return with 148 pieces displayed. Even the Mayor and Commissioners commented that they were delighted with the artwork.