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at The von Liebig Art Center Naples, Florida. Naples Art Association. Our Mission. To promote and advance education, interest and participation in the contemporary visual arts. Goals. Promote artistic excellence Provide cultural enrichment for the local community and visitors alike
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at The von Liebig Art Center Naples, Florida Naples Art Association
Our Mission To promote and advance education, interest and participation in the contemporary visual arts
Goals • Promote artistic excellence • Provide cultural enrichment for the local community and visitors alike • Support economic development for emerging and established artists • Offer collecting opportunities for art patrons, connoisseurs, interior designers, businesses and builders
Quick Facts • Programs reach 100,000 people annually • Present works by 1,000+ artists annually • Provide $30,000 in awards and scholarships annually • $1.2 million operating budget
History • NAA founded in 1954 • The von Liebig Art Center opened in 1998
Local Impact of the Arts • Arts/culture in Collier County reach 1 million people, including 20,000 attending education programs • Cultural tourists spend the most money, averaging $349/day vs $291/day • Cultural tourists stay longer in hotels, averaging 16.7 days vs 10.3 days • Arts economic impact on the local economy is $175 million
Our Strengths • Expertise in art education and high-quality art festival coordination • Location in downtown Naples • Support from donors, partners, volunteers and media • Positive history and reputation in the community and art industry
Achieving the Mission We achieve our mission through the following core programs: Education Exhibitions Festivals Special Events Art Resource Library
Education • Studio art classes • Master Artist workshops • Lunch With the Arts lecture series • Lectures by nationally-known artists • ARTScool summer camp
Art Resource Library • Library houses 2,200 fine arts books, 225 videos/DVDs and an assortment of fine arts periodicals • Free and open to the public • Lending privileges for NAA members
Exhibitions • Annually hold 16-18 original on- and off-site exhibitions by established and emerging artists • Permanent collection of works by Florida artists • Members’ Gallery • Free admission to all vLAC galleries
Festivals • Naples National Art Festival held each February (voted in the top 20 nationally) • Naples Renaissance Fall Art Festival held each November • Art in the Park held six times each winter for over 50 years
Special Events • Collecting opportunities/fundraisers featuring nationally-known artists • Nuts About The von Liebig family program and Scholastic Book Sale • Goddess Night
Rentals • Distinctive location for weddings, meetings, team building exercises • Children’s birthday parties feature Super Science & Amazing Art • Community supporter offering free site rentals to partners
2007-08 Highlights • Awarding Pictures: The Art of Children’s Book Illustration • 46th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition • Political Animals – Donkeys and Elephants in American Art • Bob Kane: From His Collection to Yours • Third on Canvas • Designer Show House: The Drama of Art & Design
How to Get Involved • Become an NAA individual, family or corporate member • Attend NAA exhibitions, educational programs, festivals and special events • Purchase artwork from our galleries or festivals • Sponsor exhibitions, festivals, education programs, special events and other NAA programs