I’m passing on to all of our readers a recent message we received from the National Parks Conservation Association, our prime beneficiary. The NPCA donates almost $20 million annually to conduct research and as a legislative advocate for the National Park System. They also play an important watchdog role.
From Andrea at NPCA:
“On behalf of the National Parks Conservation Association, we greatly appreciate the support of Arts for the Parks, and all of the talented artists entering the competition and bringing attention to our most treasured places.
Thank you for designating NPCA a beneficiary of this terrific competition. Just to clarify, NPCA is a 501(c)3 — a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that, since 1919, has been the leading voice of the American people in protecting and enhancing the National Park System’s superlative examples of America’s natural, cultural, and historic heritage.
NPCA works on the ground, in and around our national parks, conducting research, and working hand-in-hand with park staff, community leaders, park advocates, and state and federal legislators to ensure that our parks are well funded and well managed, and fully protected.
Thank you again for your terrific support for America’s treasures.”
You can learn more about the NPCA and its important activities by clicking on the link below.
I am a painter of plein air landscapes and would like to see the beauty of this country preserved for the generations to follow. Please send along any info regarding art contests involving opportunities to paint the beautiful scenery already in our parks. Thank you.
Tom Martino, member, IPAP
We’re not sure if you’re asking how to sign up for this contest or just making a general inquiry about future contests, so we’ll answer both of those questions here. To sign up for this contest, go to the sidebar under “Artists’ Corner” and click on “Entry Form”. Follow the instructions, fill out the form and you’re in. You’ve furnished us your email address so we’ll put you on the list for future notifications by email or you can just subscribe to the Rss feed and we’ll be announcing upcoming contests shortly.