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National Arts Program® to Feature Local Talent of Hartford & Middlesex
United Arts Council Announces 2011 NAP Award Winners
Join us for the 9th Annual National Arts Program (NAP) Exhibition sponsored by United Arts and the Raleigh Art Commission. The exhibition, in collaboration with The National Arts Program® Foundation, Inc. (NAP) of Malvern, PA, showcases the diverse artistic talents of municipal employees of Raleigh and Wake County and their families. The artwork will be display at Block Gallery (222 W. Hargett St.) December 1, 2011 to January 23, 2012.
BPS Art Teachers and Students Win Awards at 5th Annual National Arts Program®!
Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport Showcases Talents of Employees, Volunteers & their Families
This was only the second annual NAP Exhibit for Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport and already Coordinator Diane Dombrock is running it like a pro! The National Arts Program Foundation felt honored to see the exhibit in person this year and attend the beautiful award reception, complete with harp music and served food and drinks for everyone. Two special guest speakers attended, including Executive Director of the Metropolitan Airports Commission Jeff Hamiel and Executive Director of the Minnesota State Arts Board, Sue Gens.
Savannah, GA Provides Professional Feel to NAP Exhibition
Spotlight on April Sullivan - Coordinator for the City of Austin, TX
Second Year Success for Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport
Macaroni Kid Congratulates ~ National Arts Winners
The Governor of Delaware Blogs about NAP
I see the creativity of Delaware’s state employees in the workplace on a daily basis. Outside of the workplace, our employees pursue a variety of creative interests from singing in choirs to participating in community theatre to taking photographs of Delaware’s beautiful landscapes.
The key ingredients for success in the arts – inspiration, creativity, and hard work – are traits that are beneficial in the workplace.
Charleston, WV Expands Eligibility
Coordinator Caroline Keeney organized the Sixth Annual National Arts Program® Exhibit for the City of Charleston, Kanawha County Courthouse employees, FestivALL committee members and their immediate family members. She was very hands-on in getting the exhibit prepared for opening day on June 17th.
Casper, WY Adds People's Choice
The Nicolaysen Art Museum was kind enough to once again offer their space as the site for the City of Casper National Arts Program® Exhibition. This was their sixth year and Coordinator Vicky Macy did a fabulous job of increasing participation in the exhibit. The number of participants more than doubled from last year and included, in Vicky’s words, “truly exceptional works”.
Eighth Year for Orlando, FL
On June 13th the 8th Annual National Arts Program® in the City of Orlando opened and included 120 artworks from 87 artists. The exhibit, titled "Orlando City Artworks: art by those who serve" has become a wonderful tradition for the employees and their families. Every year an amazing collection of visual artwork is hung in the Orlando City Hall Terrace Gallery.
Spotlight on Judy Ginsburgh - Coordinator for Central Louisiana Arts and Healthcare, LA
Jurors get involved in the Los Angeles Superior Court, CA Show
This was the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Ninth Annual National Arts Program® Exhibit and once again the show was displayed throughout the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Over 5000 people were invited to participate in this annual exhibit and each year it produces a tremendous collection of works from the employees and their family members.
NAP Welcomes Renown Health, NV
More than 85 employees and their family members participated in the First Annual NAP Exhibition for Renown Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Not only did first time Coordinator Annie Zucker do a fabulous job organizing and displaying the 131 pieces of artwork throughout the hospital, she is already thinking about next year’s program. Annie stated her goal is to have more than 200 pieces on display for their 2012 exhibition.