National Academy of Needlearts Gallery
Category: Needlework Exhibition
Packing The Light Fantastic
by Gail Carolyn SirnaThis article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in winter 2007. Click here to see the original publication. Okay, you’ve made the decision to enter The Exemplary this year, and maybe you’ve even sent in your entry form. Now…
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by Sue Dawson This article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in fall 2006 I am beginning to hate the word. It is an elusive quality that defies quantitative analysis. As an Academy Judge and a founder of The Exemplary…
Read MoreParsing the Artist’s Statement
By Nanette Mathe, former NAN Director of Education and Director of Teachers’ Certification This article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in summer 2005. Click here to see the original publication I had the opportunity a few months ago to judge a…
Read MoreMore Than They See
by Margaret Briscoe, NAN-certified judgeThis article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in fall 2002 Have you ever looked at a painting, sculpture or needlework and wondered if maybe you were missing what the artist was trying to say?…
Read MoreHear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil – Lessons For Judging
By Connie Lynn BorserineThis article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in summer 2002. Ladies and Gentlemen, you are all aware of the three little monkeys wherein one covers his ears, one covers his eyes and one covers his mouth…
Read MoreYour Piece or Mine
by Carlene HarwickThis article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in summer 2002 According to Webster: A ‘critique’ is a critical analysis or evaluation of a subject, situation, or literary work. To take that a step further, let’s look…
Read MoreJudge Not
By Carlene HarwickThis article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in autumn 2001. Click here to see the original publication. …… lest ye be judged. How many times have we heard that one! And, what do we understand about it? If we…
Read MorePartnership Is Better
By Margaret Briscoe, NAN-certified judgeThis article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in fall 2000. Click here to see the original publication. I feel luxurious and full of potential! I am now on my way to becoming the star of the best…
Read MoreFROM A JUDGE’S JOURNAL
By Carlene Harwick This article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in spring 2000. PERCEPTION….it is at the core of the design of our lives and colors everything we see and do, what we think and who we are. Last…
Read MoreThe Artist’s Statement
by Beverly BookerThis article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in fall 1999. An artist’s statement is usually simple and direct. The artist is sharing her inner thoughts, voice and goals with the judges and viewing public. Not so simple…
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