News

Mar 03, 2011

National Arts Program® Exhibit on Display at Government Center

Art for and from the public will be in the lobby of the Char-Meck Government Center until February 24.
 
Close to 150 local artists are crawling out of the woodwork and onto the walls of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library, the Arts & Science Council, and Mecklenburg County invited their employees and their employee's relatives to submit visual art as part of the 11th annual National Arts Program®. The art is now on display at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center through February 24th.
Mar 02, 2011

Artwork Shines at Crozer-Keystone Health System, PA

The Crozer- Keystone Health System employees always surprise the judges with their extraordinary level of talent. As the participants entered the reception this year, they were greeted and congratulated by hospital administration. The sense of a professional art show was felt as music played in the background while guests, artists and their families enjoyed the show.
Mar 02, 2011

City of Buffalo, NY Show Postponed

The 5th Annual NAP Exhibition in the City of Buffalo, NY has been postponed until the Fall of 2011.
Feb 28, 2011

Carondelet Health Network, AZ Joins the NAP

The National Arts Program® is excited to announce our newest venue: Carondelet Health Network, AZ.

Feb 24, 2011

Rave Reviews for Ventura County, CA

The Ninth Annual Ventura County Arts Council NAP Exhibit was displayed from August 27th through October 12th. The 170 pieces of art were hung in the Ventura County Government Center Hall of Administration Atrium Gallery.
 
The award reception had less than the expected number of attendees due to the holiday date, but was nevertheless a joyous occasion. Catering, live music, balloons and the attendance of many department chairs as well as the Deputy CEO raised the overall quality of reception for visitors and winners alike.
Feb 23, 2011

VIA Metropolitan Transit, TX Showcases Artists on New Website

VIA Metropolitan Transit of San Antonio, Texas opened their First Annual NAP Exhibition on February 12, 2011 with a wonderful awards reception at One9Zero6 Gallery.
Feb 14, 2011

Spotlight on Chris Luciani, City of Cleveland Coordinator

Chris Luciani is not only the Cultural Arts Manager for the City of Cleveland, but he has also been coordinating the National Arts Program® for the City of Cleveland, OH since its inception into the program twelve years ago. Each year Chris continues to expand and grow the exhibition with a record-breaking 213 participating artists in 2010.

Chris’ positive attitude towards the arts and the National Arts Program® is inspiring. The NAP is pleased to feature him as our February spotlight.

Feb 14, 2011

Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND Joins the NAP

The National Arts Program® was pleased to welcome our first venue in the state of North Dakota; Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB). GFAFB is not only the first venue in the state, but is also the first military base to join the NAP. Partnering with VSA North Dakota to host the exhibition, more than 70 pieces of artwork from military members, both active and retired, and their immediate family members were displayed in the Community Center located on the base.

Feb 14, 2011

Triumph for Camden County, NJ Sixth NAP Show

On a chilly Sunday in December, the Cultural and Heritage Commission in Camden County was shoulder to shoulder with participating artists from this year’s NAP Show. Sandra Turner-Barnes and Bruce Garrity did a tremendous job fitting all the artwork into the space. In his opening remarks, Bruce said, "I hang a lot of shows in Camden and always know the artists and their work, but with the NAP, you never know what you are going to get!" When over 200 pieces come in ranging not only by talent but by medium, the challenge becomes showcasing it all.

Feb 14, 2011

A Spectacular Space for Austin, TX

The Eighth Annual NAP Exhibit for City of Austin employees and their family members was beautifully displayed at the Mexican American Cultural Center once again. With 135 pieces of artwork from 79 artists, the entire gallery space was lined with all sizes and mediums of artwork.

Feb 09, 2011

3rd Annual NAP Exhibition Winners from Johns Hopkins Hospital, MD

Johns Hopkins Hospital, MD is pleased to announce the winners of their 3rd Annual NAP Exhibition. The exhibition featuring more than 270 pieces from the medical staff and their family members is on display in the Turner Concourse through March 31, 2011.
Feb 02, 2011

NAP attends Fifth Annual Show in Pinellas County, FL

Jackie Szafara, Executive Director and Maren Crestani, Asst. to the Chairman of the NAP recently attended the awards ceremony for the Fifth Annual Pinellas County Exhibition. Maria Reilly, Human Resources Coordinator, was presented with the Fifth Anniversary Award for her tireless dedication to the program each year.

Jan 25, 2011

Front Range, CO Announces Winners from 2010 Exhibition

Front Range, CO is pleased to share the winners of their 4th Annual NAP Exhibition. The exhibition featured 123 pieces of art from all different categories and mediums.
Jan 14, 2011

Spotlight on Libby Reid, Union County Coordinator

For the past nine years, our Union County, NJ show has been coordinated by Libby Reid, the Arts Coordinator for the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs. However, Libby is not only a coordinator, but a practicing artist who understands the importance of showcasing the artistic talent that is inside all of us.

Jan 12, 2011

A New Coordinator for Cheyenne, WY

In November of 2010 Jim Wollenburg took over for our beloved Coordinator Dan Moede, who just retired. We will miss Dan’s dedication and positive attitude, but are looking forward to many years of success with Jim who has just been brought on as the new Recreation Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department.