sNAPshot May 2011

Arthropods
Kimberly Adams
Amateur, Second Place
Photography
Employee; Facilities Management

Fifth Year for Portland, ME

The City of Portland, ME opened their Fifth Annual NAP Exhibition with a wonderful awards reception held on March 4, 2011. The reception was held in the State of Maine room conveniently located in City Hall where the artwork is on display. This enabled all attendees the opportunity to view the 107 pieces of artwork prior to entering the reception room. The ceremony was opened with warm words from Acting City Manager Pat Finnigan, followed by the presentation of the Fifth Anniversary Award to Coordinator Karen Seymour by NAP Program Coordinator Robyn Raskin.

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Cleansing
Jessica Gartland
Teen 13-18, First Place
Painting
Relative; Cardiac Department

NAP Welcomes Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, WI

The First Annual NAP Exhibition at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, WI was a huge success! More than 100 employees and their family members entered the show producing 179 piece of artwork. The artwork was displayed along panels in the hospital skywalk where hundreds of employees, patients and visitors can take in all the creative talents. Coordinator Jill Wargolet commented that, “the show has brought a sense of connection and aesthetic appreciation amongst our community.”

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Simple Steps to Using the Online Artist Gallery

1. Go to the National Arts Program® website: www.nationalartsprogram.org

2. Click on Create Account located at the top right-hand corner.

3. Fill in all required information indicated with a red * and click Create new account when finished.

4. You will automatically be redirected to a new page informing you that your login was successful.

5. To upload images of your artwork, click Upload Image to My Works of Art located on the right-hand side of your profile screen.

6. Browse your computer to locate your image. Once selected, click Upload.

7. Fill in the Title, Medium, Description (optional) and check Y/N to approve your image for public viewing. Then click Save or view your submission by clicking Preview.

8. Your artwork will then show up under your profile; however it will not be displayed on the Artist Gallery until it is approved by the NAP.