#national arts program

[luannudell]

THE HIDDEN GIFT IN MESSING UP: The Gift of Time

A few weeks ago, I got an invite to participate in the annual National Arts Program event here in Santa Rosa, and managed locally by the Santa Rosa Public Arts Department I’d never participated before, but it was only $25 to apply, so I thought, “What the heck, why not?” I filled out the online entry form, and was accepted. (FWIW, I don’t think it’s that hard to get in. The categories are big and…

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17th National Arts Program Exhibit at Philadelphia

Jonathan Castro, Tribute to Officer Robert Wilson III, digital painting on canvas, Philadelphia Police Dept.

December 14, 2016 to February 27, 2017 Reception:  Wednesday, December 14th, 5-7PM, Conversation Hall, Room 201

The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in collaboration with the National Arts Program Foundation, presents the 17th National Arts Program Exhibition at Philadelphia, featuring 185 works of art by over 100 City government employees and family members. The exhibition is open to the general public from December 14, 2016 to February 27, 2017 and is located on the second and fourth floors of City Hall, NE corner.  A reception with Mayor Jim Kenney is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14th in Conversation Hall, Room 201, from 5-7 pm.

The National Arts Program exhibition is an annual celebration of artistic achievement within the City’s workforce.  It is also an art contest where participants within five different classifications: Professional, Intermediate, Amateur, Teens 13-19 and Youth 12 and Under compete for cash awards.  This year’s judge was Tim Gibbon, the Executive Director for The Picasso Project, a program of Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY); which since 2002, have provided mini grants for innovative art projects impacting over 34,000 students in Philadelphia’s public schools.

Gregory Wilusz, The Flyers, acrylic on wood panel.

Since 1985, the National Arts Program® has held annual exhibits featuring the visual artworks of employees and their immediate family members in a variety of venues including cities, counties, airports, hospitals, transit authorities and other large organizations.  The program has proven that each year brings an extraordinary exhibit of visual artistic talent from these individuals.  This exhibit marks the 17th year that City Hall has been a venue for this shared understanding of making the arts more open and accessible to everyone.

The National Arts Program® is sponsored and funded by The National Arts Program Foundation of Malvern, Pennsylvania, in support and cooperation with local city arts agencies and organizations.  For more information on The National Arts Program®, visit the web site: www.nationalartsprogram.org.

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Art in City Hall Winter Exhibitions Opening December 16

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15th National Arts Program Exhibition Spotlight - Joel Jenkins, Office of Housing and Community Development

Joel Jenkins with Mayor Michael Nutter at the 14th National Arts Program exhibition at City Hall. Joel won third place in the professional category in the 2013 competition. 

Creative Philadelphia: What do you do for the City of Philadelphia? 

Joel Jenkins: I am an Audit Supervisor for the Office of Housing and Community Development.

C P: Do you have a background in art? Can you tell us where it all began? 

J J: I have been taking photographs for many years and I am self-taught in photography. I have photographed numerous weddings and other events.

My interest in the arts came from seeing interesting things and wanting to keep a record what I had seen.  I believe that I have developed a good eye for interesting photographs. 

C P: Do you have a background in art? Can you tell us where it all began? 

J J: Some of my colleagues are aware of my artistic talent. Over the years, colleagues have given me positive comments about my photographs.

Joel Jenkins' photograph, Chrysanthemum Close-up. 

C P: Can you tell us about the artwork you submitted for this year’s show? 

J J: For this year’s contest, I submitted two photographs of flowers. I took the photos at Longwood Gardens.  I utilized my macro lens and tripod to capture close up photographs to bring out the smallest details in the largest way. For one photograph, I wanted to show the buds prior to spreading out and I was drawn to the outer purplish buds surrounding the greenish toned central buds of the chrysanthemum. For the other photograph, I liked the colors and the manner in which the flower’s leaf’s were spreading out and were offset by the central leaf’s that remained for the most part in a closed state.

C P: What does it mean for you to have the opportunity to show your art in City Hall? 

J J: I look forward to having the opportunity to have my photographs shown in City Hall and to seeing the other submissions. Artistic talents deserve to be recognized. The National Arts Program helps recognition of talent and I believe that the event helps artists become more motivated about their passion.

Joel’s artwork and that of other City of Philadelphia employees and their families are currently on view on the 2nd and 4th floors of City Hall from now until January 30, 2015. 

Learn more about the National Arts Program and Art In City Hall’s shared vision of supporting artistic development within the City’s workforce.

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15th National Arts Program Exhibition Featured Artist - Daniel Glass, Philadelphia Police Department, Bomb Disposal Unit

Photographer and Police Officer Daniel Glass with his first place award and one of his submissions to the 15th National Arts Program exhibition, his photograph, Penn In Ink. Photo: Pamela Yau

The holidays came early for photographer and Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Glass. On Wednesday, December 17, Officer Glass was presented with the first place prize for the amateur category of the 15th National Arts Program exhibition at Philadelphia in City Hall. Creative Philadelphia caught up with Officer Glass to find out how he finds time for his passion, photography, and how he came to decide to submit his work to this year's City Employees Art Show. 

Creative Philadelphia: What is your job with the City of Philadelphia? 

Daniel Glass: I am a Philadelphia Police Officer assigned to the Bomb Disposal Unit.

CP: Are your colleagues aware of your artistic talent?

DG: As for my colleagues they know that one of my hobbies is photography and that I take photos on occasion.

CP: Do you have a background in art? Can you tell us where it all began?

DG: I have always had an interest in photography and had my first camera while still in grade school taking photos of anything and everything. While serving in the Army I found the camera to be an invaluable way of documenting the places and things I had seen. However, I had lost some of my interest and set down the camera for a few years. With the advent of digital photography my interest had been renewed and I started shooting again and always seem to have a camera in reach. 

Head House Flare by Daniel Glass. Photo: Pamela Yau 

CP: Can you tell us about the art you submitted for this year’s show?  

DG: My submissions for this year’s show are two photographs taken at night. I had found an interesting video tutorial on night photography and the use of light to “paint an image” and have always had an interest in night photography so I decided to put some of the tips and pointers to use and set out one night after work driving around the city until about 3 AM looking for different subjects to shoot. I shot about 123 photos that night and jokingly refer to them as the “Insomnia Collection”. The first, Penn In Ink, is a photograph of City Hall from Broad Street looking North. I was pleased with the result and feel the lighting was perfect for what I wanted to capture. The second submission, Head House Flare, is a photograph of the Head House Square Fountain looking north. This photo I enjoyed taking and have several variations of due to the constant changing color of the fountain lights.

CP: What does it mean for you to have the opportunity to show your art in City Hall?

I think it is a great opportunity to allow my work to be seen at City Hall. Initially, I was not sure if my work would be up to snuff but was told by a friend that I have an eye for a good picture and should share it with others. After some convincing I decided this would be the perfect time.

Daniel’s artwork and that of other City of Philadelphia employees and their families are currently on view on the 2nd and 4th floors of City Hall from now until January 30, 2015. 

Learn more about the National Arts Program and Art In City Hall’s shared vision of supporting artistic development within the City’s workforce.

[katewadsworth]

People's Choice Award!

The NAP reception was a little whacky this year, but I was award the Peoples Choice award last night! Pretty sweet

Congratulations (and thanks!) to Amelia and Toliver for having their pieces in the show as well. And thanks to Diego and Jill for coming along :)

[katewadsworth]

The National Arts Program

Excited to share that I am a winner for tomorrow night's NAP reception at the Science Museum!

I submitted my elephant piece (which is officially titled "The Elephant in the Room" by the way) a couple of weeks ago. A representative called me this afternoon to share the good news. However, they didn't tell me what award I actually won..... so I'll have to wait and find out tomorrow night.

Last year I submitted my Mosh pit guy, and my Maori Warrior.... Mosh took home 3rd place!