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For Immediate Release: December 13, 2016
Published By: Office of the Mayor
Contact: Pamela Yau, (267) 679-4913, Pamela.Yau@Phila.gov
Media Advisory: Mayor Jim Kenney and Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy celebrates The 17th Annual National Arts Program® Art Exhibition at City Hall Reception
WHEN: Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 5-7PM
WHERE: Conversation Hall, City Hall Room 201
Speakers include: Mayor Jim Kenney, City Hall Exhibitions Manager Tu Huynh, Jackie Szafara, Executive Director of National Arts Program®
WHAT: Mayor Jim Kenney and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy will celebrate the 17th Annual National Arts Program® Exhibit at Philadelphia in City Hall on Wednesday, December 14th from 5 – 7 p.m. The reception and awards presentation will honor art by City government employees and their families, and will reveal this year’s “Best in Show” selection as well as other category winners.
For the past 17 years, the annual National Arts Program® Exhibit in Philadelphia has showcased artworks by thousands of City employees and their family members from all branches of the city government and agencies including the Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments, Philadelphia Courts, Parks and Recreation, and many more. The exhibit features 185 works of art by over 100 artists, showcasing various mediums and subjects that range from poignant tributes to fallen Police Officers Sergeant Robert Francis Wilson, III and Sergeant Patrick McDonald, to clay sculptures of historical figures, photography, works on paper, painted masks by children and more. The competition is unique as it allows participants of all ages to submit works for consideration. Cash awards are presented to winners in five categories: Amateur, Intermediate, Professional, Teens 13 – 19, Youth Under 12, and Best in Show. Each participating artist receives a Certificate of Participation.
Television crews and photographers are invited to cover the event.
DIRECTIONS: Please go to the public entrance of City Hall at the Northeast corner to go through security and then upstairs to Conversation Hall, Room 201. A designated media area will be in front of the podium.
Contact: Special Projects Coordinator, Pamela Yau, pamela.yau@phila.gov or (267) 679-4913.
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