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THE NAPLES ART ASSOCIATION
TODAY’S CLASSIC

by Laurel Meny
E ntering its 61st season, the Naples Art Association (NAA) class!). From “Just for Fun” workshops – including Wine & Dezine,

Jewelry Making, and more - to more thorough four-week classes in
continues to bring the newest and most innovative arts
programming and exhibition opportunities right here to
original subjects like Cold Wax, Palette Knife Power Painting, Metal
Southwest Florida. From partnering with area nonprofits to
Clay Jewelry, and Felted Flowers, there is something for everyone.
engage those with disabilities to offering a first-of-its-kind wearable Custom tailored classes are also available for groups.
art runway show, the NAA is always looking for new ways to Year-round, rotating exhibitions for the community to engage
engage the community in the arts. with the artists as well as experience personal growth are always
New this season, the NAA will bring something never seen on display. Don’t miss current exhibitions: The Great Outdoors and
before in Naples, a wearable art show – Scene to be Seen: A Runway Animals: Fact and Fable. And, the NAA’s regular annual exhibits will
Art Show on November 2. This inaugural experience, chaired all be there throughout the year as well. Don’t miss Camera USA, a
by Amanda Jaron of A.JARON Fine Jewelry, will feature the national exhibition that features recent work in color and black and
glamour and energy of New York Fashion Week combined with white photography from photographers across the United States; the
the sophistication and exclusivity of Naples while showcasing the NAA’s Annual Jade N. Riedel
talent of more than 25 local – and internationally-recognized – Scholarship Competition
artists on models strutting the runway. Before the runway show, which encourages young
guests will enjoy a dynamic welcome reception complete with aspiring artists to realize
delicious hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails all in an immersive their dreams of becoming
atmosphere allowing the opportunity to socialize and experience professionals in the visual
the artists’ process and work first-hand. After the show, artists from arts; and the Your Choice
Los Angeles, New York, Philippines, and Italy as well as right here exhibition which features
in Southwest Florida will have their work, including men’s and artwork in all media by NAA
women’s garments; accessories; jewelry; and more, on display and members. In addition, there
available for purchase. And, the night wouldn’t be complete without will be several special exhibits
a fabulous after-party with music and a cash bar provided by Shula’s this year including Telling a
Steakhouse of Naples. Story: Narrative Art, Human
Another new addition to Trafficking Awareness; Tiny
the NAA’s schedule is Yoga at Art; and Val Wright: The
the NAA. Led by renowned, Landscape Transfigured.
local yoga instructor, Elizabeth The NAA knows that
Coyle-Veren, Yoga at the great art is impeccably paired
NAA will begin November 7 with fantastic experiences, so
and take place every Tuesday in keeping with that, it will
and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. once again host its ever-
to 9:00 a.m. Invite your friends popular Dinner with Artists
and learn the basic principles series. The first of the season
of Hatha Yoga which focuses will take place on November
on basic poses and breathing 14 and feature the fantastic
techniques and is grounded street style artwork of Roots
in practical techniques, Studio’s Marcus Zotter paired
alignment, and expansive with the beautifully-prepared,
sequences that will connect delicious cuisine of award-
classical yoga postures, awareness of breath, and inner focus to winning chef Amber Philips
create dynamic and intuitive flows for healing and renewal. of Sage Events. This event
The NAA’s class and workshop schedule has been announced allows the artists and chefs
and promises engaging and stimulating artistic programming to combine their passions
taught by master artists and knowledgeable instructors for artists and processes and create a
of all ages and skill levels (even those that have never taken an art palette to palate evening of

16 Life in Naples | November 2017