National Academy of Needlearts Gallery
Category: Needlework Exhibition
The Ruby Challenge Winner
In celebration of NAN’s 40th anniversary, needleartists were challenged to use the ruby as inspiration for a stitched design that expressed their love of stitching. NAN is pleased to announce that Gift of Fortune designed and stitched by Ereka Funkhouser…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe Exemplary 2025 – Popular Choice Award
Each year at The Exemplary, the Popular Choice Award is selected by visitors to the exhibition. Each visitor is eligible to cast one vote, and the piece receiving the most votes receives this award. The 2025 Popular Choice Awardee is…
Read MoreWhy Exhibit Your Needlework at The Exemplary?
This article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in the Fall 2024 issue. “Prepare your finest work, and take the leap.” As a dedicated needle artist, you pour your heart and soul into every stitch, creating intricate works that…
Read MoreFive Myths About NAN Assembly and The Exemplary
NAN Assembly isn’t really a needlework seminar. At NAN Assembly you’ll find the familiar elements of other national needlework seminars – most notably lectures and classes by nationally known teachers, an outstanding exhibition of needlework (The Exemplary), a merchandise night,…
Read MoreThree Ways To See the NAN Permanent Collection
By Patricia Tector, NAN-Certified Master Judge This article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in fall 2018. The National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) is very fortunate to have an admirable collection of needleart. The collection is housed at the Gregg…
Read MoreCommon Issues Seen in Judging Embroidery
By Susan Dawson, NAN-Certified Judge This article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in winter 2018. Presentation Many exhibitions require that work be clean. Spots are the most common reason for disqualification of an entry. The best work is always…
Read MoreWhy Enter The Exemplary?
By Cheryl Christian, 2018 Exemplary Administrator and NAN-certified Judge This article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in winter 2018. The Exemplary, the NAN national exhibition, is a highlight of Assembly in the spring. All manner of work is displayed,…
Read MoreYet Another Article About Artist Statements…
By Denise Beusen, Assistant Adminstrator of The Exemplary 2016 This article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in winter 2016. Many of you reading this have exhibited for years; for you, it’s inconceivable that anyone could offer a new perspective…
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