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National Arts Program 

SANTA ROSA, SHOW US YOUR CREATIVITY!
ENTER TO WIN CASH AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS!

The City of Santa Rosa Recreation, Parks & Community Services, in conjunction with the National Arts Program is proud to announce the 7th Annual National Arts Program Exhibition & Competition in Santa Rosa!

The program is open to all residents of Santa Rosa, employees of the City of Santa Rosa, or family members of an employee.

Registration Forms are available beginning November 18!

The deadline for submission is January 5.   Click here to download a brochurePDF.

Registration brochures are also available at the Steele Lane and Finley Community Centers.

The exhibition will take place earlier this year from February 1 to March 26, 2010. Art will be exhibited at the Steele Lane and Finley Community Centers. The Awards Ceremony and Reception will be on Sunday, February 21, 4-6pm at the Finley Community Center.  

We encourage artists of all ages, backgrounds and levels of talent to enter.  Cash awards and continuing education scholarships, totaling over $5,000 will be awarded by age and classifications. Adult Awards, in three classifications: amateur, intermediate, and professional, will be 1st place- $300, 2nd place - $200, and 3rd place -$100. Youth Awards, in two classifications: ages 12 and under, and Teen (13-18), will be 1st place - $75, 2nd place- $50, 3rd place - $25. In addition, a best of show award of $300 and scholarships for continuing education will be awarded and everyone receives a Certificate of Participation.

National Arts Program was established in 1985 by the National Art Foundation to inspire, acknowledge and reward creative accomplishments throughout the nation. The program began as a pilot project in Philadelphia and has extended nationally to include 255 cities in 27 states nationwide. To learn more about this program, click here. 

The Finley Community Center is located at 2060 W. College Avenue in Santa Rosa.  Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 7:00PM and Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM. Steele Lane Community Center is located at 415 Steele Lane in Santa Rosa. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

For volunteer & sponsorship opportunities call Lena LeCheminant at (707) 543-4533.