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THE NAA FUNCTIONS WITH THE HELP OF MANY DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO
DONATE THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO HELP AT OUTDOOR SHOWS, AS SEEN HERE;
THE NAA IS PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO HELPING ARTISTS DISPLAY
WORK THE FRONT DESK; GIVE TOURS; TEACH CLASSES; AND MUCH MORE.
AND SELL THEIR ARTWORK.

When you walk along 5th Avenue South under the canopy of oak boughs and
golden trumpet trees and pass an eclectic mix of modern and historic architecture
and inviting parks and plazas, you are surrounded by art. And, with the recent
installation of the “Paint the Town” mural on 5th to cover up the construction
process, art took center stage and became a way to bring the community together.
When you take a drive and notice a billboard, that is art. Sure, it’s advertising, but
it captures your attention with images. Logos, coupons, print ads, even Facebook
ads, it’s all art.
So, what do we take from this? If art is all around you, why aren’t you participating
in it? At the Naples Art Association, there are so many ways to partake in the
arts. Whether you attend a mosaic or pottery class or a painting a day workshop;
visit one of the ongoing exhibitions to simply view others’ work; volunteer to assist
others on their artistic journey; or visit the NAA’s extensive selection of artwork and
gifts available for purchase at the gift shop, get involved.
Take a closer look at your own world and open your eyes to the ways the arts and
imagination affect—and improve—your life.
For more information about the Naples Art Association and how you can get
involved, please visit www.NaplesArt.org or call 239.262.6517.

THE NAA HOSTED “PAINT THE TOWN”, A LIVE MURAL PAINTING
DEMONSTRATION DURING ITS NAPLES NEW YEAR’S ART SHOW, TO
ENHANCE THE CONSTRUCTION WALL ON THE CORNER OF 4TH AVENUE
AND 5TH AVENUE SOUTH.

THE DINNER WITH ARTIST SERIES ALLOWS GUESTS TO MEET LOCAL ARTISTS AND CHEFS AND WATCH AN
INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATION – ALL WHILE ENJOYING DINNER AND A COCKTAIL.

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