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NAPLES ART ASSOCIATION
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he Naples Art Association (Naples Art) exists for the love of
art. For well over 60 years, Naples Art has doggedly committed
itself to local art and artists. Naples Art coordinates three
program sets: exhibitions, festivals, and education, that work in synergy
to advance and promote interest, education and participation in the
visual arts. Naples Art’s 2015-2016 season is bursting with inspiring,
fantastic opportunities to get involved including 14 exhibitions, three
weekend-long outdoor art shows in downtown Naples, five Art in
the Park art shows, four Dinners with Artists, For the Love of Art:
NAA’s Annual Art Celebration Fundraiser, Goddess Night, over 100
classes and workshops, ARTScool summer art program for kids, and
a myriad of collaborative outreach programs.
Creating and implementing all of the exciting programming
available through Naples Art is not simple or easy. Each year,
people from throughout the community come together to create a
membership of artists and art advocates who support art in Naples via
The Naples Art Association. Without this support, Naples Art could
not be a sustainable organization. The Naples Art Association is truly
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grateful for the contribution each member of the artistic Naples
community makes in support of their mission. Naples Art knows
that we are all in it for the same reason: for the love of art.
Thanksgiving inspires reflection on gratitude, togetherness
and ritual. December is a unique time around the country. The
holidays bring us together in love and appreciation for each
other. In some way, each of us returns to the spirit of giving and
receiving. We give and receive love, presents and support. During
this year, as you are reflecting on gratitude, togetherness and
ritual, consider supporting a nonprofit organization whose niche
ideals are in line with one of your greater passions. By supporting
a nonprofit organization such as The Naples Art Association, you
are advocating for the importance of its mission within your own
community. Therefore, you are leveraging your personal resources
against the resources of an organization to execute real change
in your community. Standing alone, it is difficult to change the
world. But, gathering together with like-minded people allows
each member of an organization the opportunity to support real
change. For over sixty years, The Naples Art Association has been
supported by a membership of artistically minded people who
have guided a sleepy fishing village to become a cultural center
of Florida. Naples Art is making a name for itself thanks to the
support of each guest, member, visitor and artist.
Take a moment now to visit NaplesArt.org and donate or
become a member empowers you to help make artistic change
in our community. The Naples Art Association will leverage
your commitment to the arts to help make a real difference
in the lives of you, your loved ones and other individuals who
might not otherwise have the opportunity to engage in high
quality artistic experiences.
INSPIRING ARTISTIC CHANGE
Art enjoys a historic tradition of positively impacting lives.
The Naples Art Association works hard to further that tradition.
In November, The Naples Art Association funded, organized
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