Member News

Read about how NAMTA members are supporting the arts in their communities.


October is National Art & Humanities Month!

Check out Americans for the Arts initiatives for National Art & Humanities Month.....Pick a day from the daily chart of art specific themes and let Namta know what your company is doing at info@namta.org and Namta will post it on Namta's Art Advocacy site....here is the link to find all information pertaining to this month www.americansforthearts.org

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New Report Released on the Economic Impact of the Arts and Cultural Sector

2019 Data Analyzed by National Endowment for the Arts and Bureau of Economic Analysis Shows Sector Growth Before Pandemic. www.arts.gov

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Namta Sponsors the Mid Carolina Region of the Scholastic Art Awards

Namta has once again became a sponsor for the Mid-Carolina Region of the Scholastic Art Awards. This is the nations' longest running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens.

Our sponsorship allows for the gold key winners art work to be featured on billboards in the Charlotte NC area, Namta's headquarters. These future artists are recognized for their talent, creativity and perseverance especially during these difficult times. Their art is a testament to their passion for the arts.

See additional winners : https://coaa.uncc.edu

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Why Local Art Matter Now More Than Ever

There is unprecedented enthusiasm among young art collectors today for discovering local artists. www.artworkarvhive.com

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Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

Namta recently received some photos from one of our 2019 Grant Recipients and wanted to share them with all of our members to remind all of you, at this difficult time, the importance to continue to keep the arts alive and thriving.  As Peter Kelly who works in Foundation Relations at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls comments – “it’s so awesome to see moments like these when our kids are having fun and expressing themselves.”  Thank you Namta members for helping to make this possible.  

 

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Faber-Castell USA, Supporting Mental Health with Art Supplies

Faber-Castell USA, known for its high -quality professional art supplies and materials, has announced a new collaborative effort with ...

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Artograph Light Boxes for Vets, Elderly and the Young

Don Dow, CEO and owner of Artograph, celebrated his 39th anniversary with the company this month and looks forward to soon beginning his 5th decade in the art materials world. Coming into Artograph, a maker of tools for artists since ...

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Renaissance Fine Art Supplies, Hamilton, OH

Before opening our store in 2015, I spent 40 years of my life directing community arts centers. Prior to that, I taught college level art for six years. But it was during my arts center years that I advocated for all of the arts for all of the ...

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