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NAPLES ART ASSOCIATION
New Year
New Possibilities
N ow is an exciting time to be in Naples. Each New Year brings with it
new possibilities. But, this year the possibilities are magnificent. As a
community, we are on top of our game and winning accolades for our
healthy job market, our healthy citizens, our beaches, our real estate market and
more. Around the country, our vibrant community is receiving recognition for
being the fantastic place to live and visit that we all know it to be. The Naples Art
Association continues to be at the head of the pack, championing Naples’ reputation
around Florida, the nation and the world as a major arts and culture destination.
The membership of The Naples Art Association considers arts and cultural
advocacy major responsibilities of their organization and a top priority. As a result,
The Naples Art Association works for positive change and yields impact. Recently,
The Lighthouse of Collier County drafted a letter thanking NAA for its important
role in advocating for arts education in our community. The Southwest Florida
Regional Planning Council named NAA their lead organization working with a
grant from The National Endowment for the Arts. The NAA occupies a seat on The
City of Naples Public Arts Advisory Council. And, a new collection is currently Naples. Bring your family for First Family Fun
being assembled via NAA and with the help of the community that will tour the Activities including music, artist demonstrations,
state and then the country garnering attention for Naples as an arts and culture and make and take art projects. Downtown Naples
leader in Florida. Through the coming together of nearly 1000 members, The Naples will be covered with art that weekend, because on
Art Association is able to leverage the efforts of many to create impact impossible Saturday and Sunday January 3rd and 4th Fifth
by an individual. Become a part of the possibilities by joining or increasing your Avenue South will be filled by the 18th annual
participation with your community art center. Downtown Naples New Year’s Art Fair. Start the
January is chock full of amazing opportunities to get involved and have a little New Year off in style along 5th Avenue South
fun in the process. After all, NAA is deeply committed to opportunities for you in downtown Naples at this well established art
and everyone to Imagine! Discover! and Create! On January 3rd, get out and enjoy festival. Shoppers will have the opportunity to
the beautiful Florida weather while you shop for unique art by local artists at Art mingle with over 240 professional artists from
in the Park. Stroll down Park Street and enjoy the oldest outdoor art festival in around the country exhibiting work in a vast array
of artistic mediums. Attendees can chat with artists
and learn about their inspiration and craft. From
home décor to jewelry, collectors and festivalgoers
will discover thousands of items that they simply
cannot find elsewhere.
After the weekend, get back to “work” on
January 5th, when the next round of professionally
led courses begins, providing an opportunity to
expand your talents for expression through media
ranging from Photoshop and digital photography
to watercolors and beyond. Recently, many new and
exciting classes and workshops have been added to
the roster available at the von Liebig Art Center
including Intuitive Art and Yoga, Useable Art
workshops, and Basic Design for Kids. If you are
an experienced attendee of classes through NAA,
you will be happy to know that your favorite classes
and workshops are still being offered. Whether you
want to learn a new skill, hone an established skill
New Year
New Possibilities
N ow is an exciting time to be in Naples. Each New Year brings with it
new possibilities. But, this year the possibilities are magnificent. As a
community, we are on top of our game and winning accolades for our
healthy job market, our healthy citizens, our beaches, our real estate market and
more. Around the country, our vibrant community is receiving recognition for
being the fantastic place to live and visit that we all know it to be. The Naples Art
Association continues to be at the head of the pack, championing Naples’ reputation
around Florida, the nation and the world as a major arts and culture destination.
The membership of The Naples Art Association considers arts and cultural
advocacy major responsibilities of their organization and a top priority. As a result,
The Naples Art Association works for positive change and yields impact. Recently,
The Lighthouse of Collier County drafted a letter thanking NAA for its important
role in advocating for arts education in our community. The Southwest Florida
Regional Planning Council named NAA their lead organization working with a
grant from The National Endowment for the Arts. The NAA occupies a seat on The
City of Naples Public Arts Advisory Council. And, a new collection is currently Naples. Bring your family for First Family Fun
being assembled via NAA and with the help of the community that will tour the Activities including music, artist demonstrations,
state and then the country garnering attention for Naples as an arts and culture and make and take art projects. Downtown Naples
leader in Florida. Through the coming together of nearly 1000 members, The Naples will be covered with art that weekend, because on
Art Association is able to leverage the efforts of many to create impact impossible Saturday and Sunday January 3rd and 4th Fifth
by an individual. Become a part of the possibilities by joining or increasing your Avenue South will be filled by the 18th annual
participation with your community art center. Downtown Naples New Year’s Art Fair. Start the
January is chock full of amazing opportunities to get involved and have a little New Year off in style along 5th Avenue South
fun in the process. After all, NAA is deeply committed to opportunities for you in downtown Naples at this well established art
and everyone to Imagine! Discover! and Create! On January 3rd, get out and enjoy festival. Shoppers will have the opportunity to
the beautiful Florida weather while you shop for unique art by local artists at Art mingle with over 240 professional artists from
in the Park. Stroll down Park Street and enjoy the oldest outdoor art festival in around the country exhibiting work in a vast array
of artistic mediums. Attendees can chat with artists
and learn about their inspiration and craft. From
home décor to jewelry, collectors and festivalgoers
will discover thousands of items that they simply
cannot find elsewhere.
After the weekend, get back to “work” on
January 5th, when the next round of professionally
led courses begins, providing an opportunity to
expand your talents for expression through media
ranging from Photoshop and digital photography
to watercolors and beyond. Recently, many new and
exciting classes and workshops have been added to
the roster available at the von Liebig Art Center
including Intuitive Art and Yoga, Useable Art
workshops, and Basic Design for Kids. If you are
an experienced attendee of classes through NAA,
you will be happy to know that your favorite classes
and workshops are still being offered. Whether you
want to learn a new skill, hone an established skill
