sNAPshot February 2012

Huge Turnout for 21st Show in Hartford, CT

On January 28th the Centinel Hill Hall of Capital Community College was standing room only. More than 400 people were in attendance to celebrate the 21st Annual NAP Exhibition in Hartford, Connecticut. The exhibition which featured 285 pieces of artwork from more than 165 residents in the Greater Hartford and Middlesex Counties was on display from January 23rd through February 4th, 2012.

“Swirls”
Lilly Benton-Kohtz
Youth 12 & Under, Second Place
Painting
Relative; Cultural Arts

Juror Raves about Lubbock, TX

On November 4th, our longest running venue held their reception celebrating their 22nd Annual NAP Exhibit. Coordinator Paula Griffith commented that this is a favorite show for the staff of the Lubbock Municipal Garden & Arts Center. This year there were 102 pieces hung and two jurors had the difficult job of choosing those that would be recognized with awards and ribbons.

The comments from one of the jurors were very thoughtful and described the achievements and talents of each of the individual categories. The juror summed it up by saying, “these artists show tremendous commitment, immense skill with their technique...and the pieces were sensitive and intriguing.”

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