Category: The National Arts Program
May 1st 2013 | Posted in: The National Arts Program | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
Never hide your talent! The National Arts Program® is designed to give all visual artists - at all skill levels - an uninhibited opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional manner, and also to compete for cash prizes. Sponsored by the National Arts Program Foundation in support and cooperation with the City of Lincoln and Lincoln Public Schools, the exhibit is judged by professional artists and visual art professionals in Amateur, Intermediate, Professional, Teen and Youth classifications, and it is free to all who qualify. Don't miss this chance to be recognized for your creativity, and be proud of your art!
The National Arts Program invites City of Lincoln and Lincoln Public School Employees and their family members to participate in this exhibition opportunity.
Continue reading Artist Opportunity: 7th Annual Exhibit of The National Arts Program
July 2nd 2012 | Posted in: The National Arts Program | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
Work on display at Lincoln libraries
City Councilman Carl Eskridge presented cash and scholarship awards Friday, June 29 to the winners of the National Arts Program (NAP) contest for employees of the City of Lincoln, the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) and their families. The 78 participants entered 139 pieces of art, the most ever submitted for the NAP in Lincoln. No City or LPS funds were used for the contest or exhibit, and the program had no entry fee.
Continue reading Winners Announced In City Employee Art Contest
June 1st 2012 | Posted in: The National Arts Program | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
With this being the first year that Lincoln Public Schools employees and their families were invited to participate in the City of Lincoln National Arts Program, we are excited to announce that we have 82 artists who will be participating in this year's exhibition. The art exhibition also includes City of Lincoln employees and their families. All 144 pieces of artwork entered into the sixth annual National Arts Program, will be exhibited from June 29 through July 27, 2012. The exhibit is free to the public and will take place at the following Lincoln City Library locations: Eiseley Branch, 1530 Superior St.; Gere Branch, 2400 S. 56th St.; Walt Branch, 6701 S. 14th St.; and Bennett Martin Library, 136 S.14th St.
The National Arts Program® is designed to give all Lincoln City employees, Lincoln Public School employees, and their family members an opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional manner and compete for cash prizes. Please take time to visit these libraries and support our local talent.
Continue reading 6th Annual City of Lincoln National Arts Program
April 2nd 2012 | Posted in: The National Arts Program | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
Never hide your talent! The National Arts Program® is designed to give all visual artists - at all skill levels - an uninhibited opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional manner, and also to compete for cash prizes. Sponsored by the National Arts Program Foundation in support and cooperation with the City of Lincoln and Lincoln Public Schools, the exhibit is judged by professional artists and visual art professionals in Amateur, Intermediate, Professional, Teen and Youth classifications, and it is free to all who qualify. Don't miss this chance to be recognized for your creativity, and be proud of your art!
The National Arts Program invites City of Lincoln Employees and their family members to participate in this exhibition opportunity. And, new to 2012, the program has been expanded! We also are inviting Lincoln Public Schools staff and their family members to participate this year!
Continue reading Artist Opportunity: 6th Annual Exhibit of The National Arts Program
July 27th 2011 | Posted in: The National Arts Program | Posted by: Lincoln Arts Council
The 2011 City of Lincoln National Arts Program concluded on Friday, July 22 with a closing reception and awards ceremony that was held downtown in the Candy Factory Building. Award winners were recognized and given cash and scholarship awards by City Councilman, Carl Eskridge. All award winning pieces of artwork were on display for friends and family members to view during the reception.
The winner of the “Best in Show” award was Annie Shepherd. She received $300 for that award, and another $300 for winning first place in the Intermediate category. A complete list of award recipients follows this article.
Continue reading 2011 National Arts Program Comes to a Close
