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Dec 22, 2011

National Arts Program® to Feature Local Talent of Hartford & Middlesex

Spots remain for cash prizes in Professional, Intermediate, Amateur & Youth in All Media.
 
HARTFORD—Community Renewal Team is giving area artists a chance to showcase their local color as part of the National Arts Program® now through Jan.
Dec 22, 2011

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.

Dec 19, 2011

BPS Art Teachers and Students Win Awards at 5th Annual National Arts Program®!

Historically, the obstacles preventing artistic talent from coming forth to be recognized have mainly been the expenses, art politics and commercial requirements of exhibits.
Dec 14, 2011

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.

Dec 14, 2011

Savannah, GA Provides Professional Feel to NAP Exhibition

The Department of Cultural Affairs Gallery SPACE once again hosted the City of Savannah, GA’s National Arts Program® Exhibition. The gallery space provides the participants with the feeling of being part of a professional art exhibition while still maintaining accessibility to the employees to view the show in their daily work environment.
Dec 14, 2011

Spotlight on April Sullivan - Coordinator for the City of Austin, TX

April Sullivan is currently the Artworks Director for VSA Texas, an organization that focuses on bringing forward the artwork of people with disabilities. April immediately saw the connection between our two organizations and was the first branch of VSA to join the National Arts Program® nine years ago.
Dec 06, 2011

Second Year Success for Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport

The talents of 113 artists from 27 companies operating at the MSP International Airport produced the 174 artworks in their 2nd Annual Exhibit and Awards of the National Arts Program® for Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport (MSP) Employees, Volunteers, and their families. The exhibit is co-sponsored by The National Arts Program Foundation and the MSP Arts and Culture Program.
Nov 29, 2011

Macaroni Kid Congratulates ~ National Arts Winners

The National Arts Program Foundation (NAP) funded $2400 in prize money for this months exhibit at the Osceola Center for the Arts in Kissimmee. Over 100 employees,volunteers and family members of the Osceola County School District and theCenter are exhibiting 165 pieces of artwork in all mediums including painting,photography, drawing, sculpture and craft through November 6, 2011.
Nov 17, 2011

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.

Nov 15, 2011

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.

Nov 14, 2011

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”.

Nov 14, 2011

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.

Nov 14, 2011

Spotlight on Judy Ginsburgh - Coordinator for Central Louisiana Arts and Healthcare, LA

Judy Ginsburg founded, and now runs, an organization whose mission is to provide innovative arts programming in healthcare settings to promote healing for patients, respite for family members and stress relief for medical personnel. She was able to see the great benefits of a program such as the National Arts Program® immediately and five years ago joined our family of venues.
 
Although Judy herself is an accomplished musician she pours as much passion into this visual art exhibit as she does any based around her love of the performing arts.
Nov 11, 2011

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.

Nov 11, 2011

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.