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for the Developmentally Disabled. We heard the home Shows in the Art and Craft Festival Circuit in the U.S. The
school mothers who were begging for art programs for their Downtown Naples Festival of the Arts was ranked #1, the
children and created art courses specifically designed for Naples National Art Show was ranked #3, and the Downtown
home-schooled children – all at a low price. We listened to New Year’s Art Show was ranked #4.
our workshop attendees who wanted more flexibility and
created a packed schedule of workshops and classes that can All of this was made possible by listening to you – our
suit any lifestyle, including evenings, days, weekends, and new supporters. With the generous support of our donors and
offerings including stained glass, mosaic, an expanded clay volunteers, we were able to complete the puzzle and move the
program, glass blowing, and much more. There are additional organization to the next level.
exhibition opportunities, several very popular special events
including the ever-growing Dinner with Artists series, and a We invite you to be a part of our beautiful puzzle. Attend
new initiative to display artists’ work across the community. a Dinner with Artists and watch a fabulous live art exhibition
We have seen our signature events spike in attendance, while enjoying delicious cuisine; stroll at one of our outdoor
participation, and buzz – including For the Love of Art and art shows; grab a friend (and a glass of wine) and attend a
Goddess Night. Sunshine Artist magazine just ranked three of workshop; or join the new 5 for the Arts group and be one
our outdoor art shows to the top five of its list of The 200 Best of 500 arts-minded individuals that will be dedicated to
providing core financial support to the NAA to continue its
programs for years to come.
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