The National Arts Program in Lincoln, Nebraska

The 2012 National Arts Program The National Arts Program® is designed to give all artists, at all skill levels, an opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional manner and to compete for cash prizes. The exhibit is judged by professional artists in Amateur, Intermediate, Professional, and Youth classifications and is open to employees and retirees of the City of Lincoln and Lincoln Public Schools and their family members. It is sponsored by the National Arts Program Foundation with the support and cooperation of the City of Lincoln and Lincoln Public Schools. The National Arts Program® is coordinated by AmeriCorps staff at Lincoln Arts Council.

Public Exhibition

All artwork entered will be exhibited 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 exhibit is free to the public.

Participation Guidelines

Employees of the City of Lincoln and Lincoln Public Schools, retirees and their family members are eligible to apply. Be sure to review the entry eligibility guidelines online, then head over to the online registration when you're ready.

Awards and Reception

Artists will be recognized with a reception and ceremony at the Lincoln Arts Council, located at 1701 South 17th Street, Suite 1A on June 29, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm. We hope you will join us for a relaxed evening to meet fellow artists and enjoy some refreshments and artwork.

Adult (Amateur, Intermediate, & Professional)

3 – First Place Awards of $300
3 – Second Place Awards of $200
3 – Third Place Awards of $100

Youth / Teen (Youth 12 & under; Teen 13-18)

2 – First Place Awards of $75
2 – Second Place Awards of $50
2 – Third Place Awards of $25

A Best of Show Award of $300 will be presented.
Honorable Mention Ribbons will be awarded at the discretion of the judges.
Each artist receives a Certificate of Participation in The National Arts Program®.

Volunteering

There are many ways that you can help with The National Arts Program®. For example: we need volunteers to help hang artwork in the libraries at the beginning of June. Just send us a message on our contact page and specify that you are interested in volunteering for The National Arts Program® exhibit. Or you can call Mollie at 402-434-2787 to volunteer.