National Academy of Needlearts Gallery
In 2026, the United States will mark its 250th anniversary. While much of the national focus will be on history, democracy, and civic identity, a novel initiative invites makers of all kinds to celebrate this milestone through something more personal,…
About NAN
The National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) is a nationwide organization devoted to the advancement of embroidery as an art form. Established in 1985, NAN’s goal is to uphold the highest standards in the needlearts by providing excellence in education…
NANthology Articles
NANthology is the quarterly newsletter of the National Academy of Needleart. Every issue contains a message from the Director of Education, information about our programs, updates about Assembly and The Exemplary, and interesting articles about aspects of the needle arts. You can…
The Exemplary Archive
The Exemplary is NAN’s annual showcase of needle arts and is held in conjunction with the Assembly for Embroiderers. Follow the links at the right to view award-winning works from past exhibitions.
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The Exemplary 2025 – Best of Show
Each year at The Exemplary, the Best of Show (Jean Taggart Award) is selected from First Place winners in all categories except Japanese Embroidery. The 2025 Best of Show winner is The Wildflower Garden stitched by Kim Berry-Rogers. Here is…
The Exemplary 2025: Best of Show – Japanese Embroidery
Each year at The Exemplary, the Best of Show for Japanese Embroidery (The Beverly Booker Award) is selected by the Japanese Embroidery judge from First Place winners in that category. This year’s Best of Show for Japanese Embroidery winner is…
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