North Park for the Arts on Art Rocks! Radio
by Kevin Freitas
If you don't like my lyrics you can press fast-forward
— Jay-Z
"Divided" - Amy Paul
Amy Paul (North Park artist, business owner - Pigment and Co-chair of NPA) and myself (the long-winded voice of God at Art as Authority) had the chance to talk about the positive changes occurring in North Park (as opposed to all the negativity put forth by SignOnSanDiego's own Keli Dailey) on Art Rocks! Radio the other night. North Park for the Arts (NPA) has made substantial progress as an organization of artists, galleries, businesses and activists who recognize that the arts (their place) within a community's development and growth is not only necessary but absolutely crucial. You can become part of this movement - even if you don't live in North Park - by getting involved in the many events planned for this year, such as the Festival of the Arts and North Park's first gallery guide.
Give a listen to the Art Rocks! Radio interview first, then check out the details on the gallery guide below. The arts in San Diego are what you make it.
Check out what the guide will look like here:
1) NPA Member Packet: http://webserver.joelallen.net/NORTHPARK/2010/GUIDEBOOK/pdfs/NPA_Member_Packet.pdf
This is the general member packet and serves as a general background about NPA. It includes our mission statement and goals, benefits of membership and a brief description about the forthcoming guide.
2) NPA Advertising Media: http://webserver.joelallen.net/NORTHPARK/2010/GUIDEBOOK/pdfs/NPA_Advertising_Media.pdf
The advertiser kit, on the other hand, is meant for larger corporate sponsors that are interested in buying advertising space in the guide. There are 10 of these spaces slated for the book, 9 are currently available. They do not need to be in North Park to participate in this option.
3) NPA Artist Media:
http://webserver.joelallen.net/NORTHPARK/2010/GUIDEBOOK/pdfs/NPA_Artist_Media.pdf
The individual artist media kit is meant for talented artists within our SD community. Its only $50 for annual membership which includes a feature in the guide.
Don't miss being part of the 2010 NPA, a collective of business owners, artists, and community activists pushing to keep the soul of this neighborhood we love by cultivating the arts scene that is already here and facilitating its development as a strong and legitimate arts and culture neighborhood! We thank all of our 2009 Members for participating in NPA, we look forward to collectively presenting art shows in 2010 and pulling our resources too.
The group is in the process of creating a neighborhood guide and growing membership of folks interested in this collective! To be included in the Arts & Entertainment Guide for 2010 we are asking that you join as a Member by March 1st (ish).
Member Benefits Include:
Use of NPA name and logo on marketing materials
Website listing and link to your website
Business location listed on NPA map, posted online and printed annually (more frequently if needed)
Promotional opportunities for you and/or artists exhibiting at your business
Networking and support
Increased advocacy for the development of North Park as an Arts & Culture District
Increased pedestrian traffic
Eligibility for election to the governing board of NPN (beginning January 2010)
Feature in NPA marketing publications including and most importantly the 2010 Arts & Entertainment Guide featuring North Park!
TO JOIN or renew your membership please complete the Application form posted on the website (www.NorthParkNights.org) and mail or drop it off to Andrea Chamberlin, NPA Treasurer at The San Diego Art Department (3830 Ray Street, North Park).
If you have any questions about membership please email Andrea Chamberlin, Treasurer at eduprogramsdai@gmail.com You can also contact Amy Paul, Co-Chair, at amy@artbyamypaul.com
As a collective we are dedicated to retaining and promoting arts, culture and business in North Park. We invite and encourage all North Park businesses and artists to become a part of NPA. Please forward this information to anyone you think would be interested in getting involved.
Sincerely,
NPA Executive Committee
Join NPA today!