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Kristin Pleasanton, Deputy Director of the Delaware Division of the Arts, has made the State of Delaware National Arts Program a success year after year. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition and due to Covid related restrictions they decided to present it virtually. They have always had phenomenal turnout for their exhibit and the pandemic didn’t hold anyone back from sharing their talents. A record 301 artists submitted images of their work and represented over 18 departments of Delaware state government!

The City of Santa Rosa celebrated their 18th Annual NAP Exhibit with another successful display of talent from their community! There were 200 artists that participated this year in a virtual showcase that was made possible by long time coordinator Jessica Rasmussen. Jessica told us she couldn’t believe they pulled off their exhibit in the year of COVID! She said, “it was more than worth the effort- I can’t count the number of emails and thank you messages I received for maintaining some normalcy and putting on our 18th Annual National Arts Program exhibition.

Coordinator Susan Kett decided to go fully virtual with their National Art Program exhibit this year in order to continue offering the opportunity to the Amita Health community during the pandemic. Their goal was to encourage the use of the arts to facilitate self-expression and even healing during this difficult time.

Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport opened their 10th Anniversary National Arts Program Exhibit on December 18th, 2020 and the incredible collection of art will remain on display for all to enjoy through June 4th this year. Their show, MSP Creates 2020, included 134 spectacular and diverse works from across their airport community. MSP employees, volunteers, retirees, and their family members were all invited to participate, and the art was once again beautifully displayed in the Thomson Reuters Concourse C Art Gallery in Terminal 1.

Since the 1970s, Edelson has made photographs, sculptures, and collaborative projects that were intended as a retort to centuries of women’s exploitation and subjugation. (full article click here)

In 2006 it boldly decided to expand downward, within its footprint, as is had no other direction to expand.This would be done in stages and the first, officially known as the Core Project, opened Friday. (see full story here)

The art fair has awoken after a year-long slumber, refreshed and full of nervous energy—while at the same time undeniably transformed. (read full article)
 

A critic discovers the joy of visiting Covid-restricted art collections, which lets him commune with van Gogh and the gang. (for full article click here)

This year CRT decided to use the platform Smugmug to present their 30th Annual National Arts Program exhibit. Participants in this showcase include current residents of Greater Hartford and Middlesex County as well as employees of CRT and their family members.  Our venue coordinators continue to find new and creative ways to share the art with all of the hurdles the pandemic is throwing their way. Congratulations to CRT and all of the wonderful artists that have shared their talents this year!