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The National Arts Program® was established in 1983 to identify, showcase, and reward the visual artistic talent in America. Today we sponsor 86 annual venues within 44 states and the District of Columbia with steady growth.
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The National Arts
Program Foundation
699 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 408-9600
nationalartsprogram.org
"Never hide your talent"
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Frequent Questions 
Cat's Seat
Susan Alonso Miami Beach, FL 2008
"Girl in Garden"
Sophia Schwinghammer
Youth Under 12, Works on Paper Greater Orlando Airport, FL 2008
 Viking Lea Major. Amateur Honorable Mention City of Manchester, NH 2008  "Obama's Historic Story" Kerry Johnson National Press Club, DC 2008 - How and when is the cash award money received?
Approximately 3 weeks prior to the exhibit opening, a check is issued by The National Arts Program Foundation, made payable to the participating venue, and mailed to the coordinator.
- Is there a minimum length required for the exhibit?
Yes. The minimum length for an exhibit is two weeks and an opening reception or awards ceremony of some kind must be held. Most venues have a duration of between 2 weeks and 2 months.
- When must the exhibit take place?
The exhibit schedule is up to the participating venue. It is an annual event that can take place any time during the year.
- Does the NAP Foundation require a certain number of entries or participants?
Yes. The minimum target audience is 3500 employees and their families; the minimum acceptable range of participants is 75-100 artists, submitting over 100 entries.
- How should the exhibit be promoted to participants?
Registration forms can be distributed with paychecks (or payroll notification of direct deposit), internal communications, employee newsletters, web sites, flyers, etc.
- Can the exhibit be combined with another event?
Yes.
- How many judges should there be?
This is dependent on the number of entries, and ultimately up to the venue. Most venues have at least 3 judges (an odd number is best to eliminate ties).
- Can participants offer their artwork for sale during the exhibit?
Yes. Participants may also offer their artwork for sale by posting it on the Gallery Page of our website. The NAP does not get involved in the transaction between the artist and the buyer. Click here to view The Gallery.
- Can one entry win two awards, such as 1st Place Intermediate and Best of Show?
Yes.
- Can the same participant with two entries win more than one award (for example, 1st and 2nd Place) in their classification?
Yes. Since entries are judged anonymously, it is possible for judges to select more than one entry by an artist for an award.
- If we decide to adopt the Program, what is our next step?
It's quite simple: contact the NAP Foundation, either via mail or email, announce your intention to participate in the NAP, and the Foundation will respond with a letter of acknowledgement. A welcome kit will be mailed and the planning process will begin.
- Why are you doing this?
Refer to the Chairman's Statement on our web site.
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Updated 2.8.10
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