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the Society of Scene Decorators of America blew up the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and his leadership following the shock decision to remove eight categories from the live broadcast of the upcoming Oscars on March 27. The SDSA Board of Directors has sent its missive to the …

Franconia Sculpture Park announces its 2022 Artists in Residence who were selected by a multi-stage competitive review board led by arts professionals from across the country. Franconia’s Artist-in-Residence program continues to grow to provide artists with financial stipends, professional development opportunities, and time and space for production and installation at …

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter was selected by two siblings to receive all proceeds from a sculpture auctioned by Neal Auction Company. The siblings, who wish to remain anonymous, are selling a small version of Woman in a Huipil, a sculpture by Enrique Alferez that …

Raphaël Chatroux, specialist at Freeman, informed of academics’ reactions to the upcoming offer, replied that staff members “certainly understand the uniqueness of the situation and therefore proceed with the utmost caution and sensitivity so as not to disturb anyone. “. The sculpture, valued at $ 250,000 to $ 400,000, was …

Masks and proof of vaccination compulsory. During our first 2022 edition of Cocktails & Culture, return to the Mecca of the New York dance clubs of the 1980s with DJ Eli Escobar. Consult our monthly MC’NY Poets’ Coffee hosted by the poet Shanelle Gabriel. Bring your poems, songs, whatever way …

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin (WEAU) – If you’ve nurtured some creative energy in the midst of the ongoing pandemic, now is the time to act! The Sculpture Tour is looking for artists for next year’s tour, a chance to present the work of talents from here and elsewhere in the streets …

Courtesy Core Dance Based on Decatur Basic dance has been named the lead organization of the global Fieldwork Network, a program that supports the creative process of choreographers, playwrights, composers, poets, singers and other artistic disciplines. Initiated by New York Field in 1986 by its artist and founder Steve Gross, …

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) –The 24e Florida Annual Crafts The festival on Saturday November 20 and Sunday November 21 is a destination for tourists and local visitors to enjoy a fun and visually exciting Florida weekend. Collectors and art lovers alike will be enchanted by the creations …

Red Wing Arts (RWA) presents “Close to Home”, an evocative new exhibition bringing together the work of two famous outdoor artists – Hannah C. Heyer and Andy Evansen – at the Red Wing Depot Gallery, which will open on November 26 and will be visible until January 10, 2022. Close …

Various supplies were provided for the decoration of the masks, courtesy of monca. Photo by Maricarmen Becerra-Gonzalez The Northern California Art Museum in Chico launched its third installation of “3rd Fridays @monca” on October 15, featuring workshops in clay sculpture, altar building and mask decorating. The event drew around 40 …

NEAH BAY – The Makah Cultural and Research Center has received funding from Communities for Immunity to support its work to promote confidence in vaccines in Neah Bay. The $ 9,997 award will support the work of the Makah Cultural and Research Center (MCRR) to increase confidence in the COVID-19 …

WASHINGTON – Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens presents “Fifty Years & Counting,” an exhibition featuring artists Judy Jackson and Elizabeth MacDonald. The exhibition opens on October 16 with a reception from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will be on display until November 14. Judy Jackson, who divides her …

THURSDAY – October 14 at 7 p.m. ET Meet 4 stellar women who are leading the way in the next era of human spaceflight – from commercial spaceflight professionals to budding astronauts to spacewalk operations engineers and more! Join moderator Dr Shawna Pandya to chat with these amazing Explorers Club …

The past year has been arguably the most difficult for the nonprofit sector, which has not only faced the same challenges as businesses, but also experienced increased demand for services. But, as the economy recovers, a new nonprofit incubator, GoodWork, is looking to help. Located in Portsmouth and established by …

KEARNEYSVILLE, W. Va. (WDVM) – Last month in August, the pavilions and covered buildings at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds were filled with animals and exhibits. Now they’ve been turned into an art lover’s dream for the 45th Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival. Opening of a new sensory trail in …

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A fun, free and open to the public festival kicks off this weekend with a range of family activities. From 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on September 26, the Mesta Park Neighborhood Association will present the Mesta Festa 2021 at the Perle Mesta Park, located at …

The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts reopens and welcomes the city again after a year and a half of limiting events. The Suffolk Center is hosting an Open House Welcome from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on October 1 at 110 Finney Ave. This family home evening features party favors, …

1of8 Artists featured in 2021 at the Black Haven Film Festival include Gerald Lovelace, choreographer, cinematographer, photographer and creative director of Meriden, Conn. The NHV Collective / Photo ContributionShow moreShow less 2of8 Artists featured in 2021 at the Black Haven Film Festival include Brennan Maine, a multimedia artist who focuses …

September 17, 2021 – 3:35 PM BST Danielle Stacey The Countess of Wessex joined her sponsorship, The Vision Foundation, for the unveiling at Bagshot Park on Thursday The Countess of Wessex defended the inclusion of blindness when her new sculpture was unveiled on Thursday. Sophie, 56, joins her patronage The …

The motto #muchinhutch is truer than ever. If you’re looking for a reason to visit Hutchinson this weekend, here are six: Hutchinson Arts and Crafts Festival Taste of Hutchinson Sale of used books in the open air of the Friends of the Library Harvest Farmers Market Summit Crow River Habitat …

Three years ago, after the Woolsey fire, Greg Kochanowski, 53, returned to the Santa Monica mountains and walked past his own street without recognizing it. The most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles County history devastated his Seminole Springs neighborhood, burning down more than half of the area’s homes, including his …

You might notice colorful painted rocks in one of our Johnny Appleseed parks on your next visit, and that’s to raise awareness about autism. Autism Life Center spent its afternoon at the Teddy Bear Park in Lima for its “Autism Rocks” event. The center had dozens of rocks with their …

July 16, 2021 – Specialty nonprofit recruiting firm Development Guild DDI was recently selected to find an Executive Director for the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA. The nonprofit, which focuses solely on collecting contemporary crafts, is New England’s only craft museum. Senior and Senior Vice President Tracy Marshall leads …

Guerilla Opera has been selected to participate in the 2021 Live Arts Boston Cohort. This award will support “I Give You My Home: The Rose Standish Nichols Story”, a site-specific chamber opera inspired by the life of Rose Standish Nichols and in collaboration with the Nichols House Museum in Boston. …

Posted on July 1, 2021 | 4:23 p.m. sculpture exhibition at Casa del Herrero features works by seven local contemporary artists.” height=”467″ width=”350″ style=”border: 0;” data-orig=”https://www.noozhawk.com/images/uploads/070121-casasculpture-630.jpg” name=”upsize” id=”upsize” /> The outdoor sculpture exhibition at Casa del Herrero features works by seven local contemporary artists. (Courtesy of Casa del Herrero) For …

After a successful trial in April, local artists are once again invited to participate in a program where works of art will be offered to patrons of local food banks. Led by the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, Soul’s Food is a program where artists can paint small paintings to …

Turning 25 is a good thing for Franconia Sculpture Park. The anniversary of the 43-acre free outdoor art space near Taylors Falls marks a new phase in his life. Franconia found themselves with a curious advantage last year. As other arts organizations closed due to the pandemic, it was able …

Little Rock officials dedicated a new 24-foot-tall stainless steel sculpture “Helios” on the corner of Main Street and Capitol Avenue on Friday. Twisted metallic bands manage to capture a reflective sphere at the top of the sculpture, which lights up at night and is mounted on a gray plinth. The …

Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice’s spirit of giving to the community has been preserved in a sculpture outside its building on Bergen Peak Drive. Artist Ted Wilson’s “Spirit of Giving” tree sculpture is dedicated to volunteers who give of their time to help others, according to Sculpture Evergreen …

The company has expanded its operations to Macon. Dean Baldwin Painting officially begins operationsDean Baldwin Painting MACON, GA (41NBC / WMGT) – Dean Baldwin Painting has been in business for over 55 years. It has spread to different regions, and one of them is central Georgia. The company has expanded …

There’s a new reason to celebrate June 19 a little more this year: On Tuesday, the US Senate unanimously passed a resolution. to establish June 19 as a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, bringing it closer to the law. Juneteenth, which marks the …

Two new giant sculptures have been installed in Grangebel Park as part of the next season of the city’s “Reflections: Art in the Park” event. A large multi-colored plexiglass seahorse named Jewel stands on the east side of the park. Jewel’s skeleton was created by local artist Clayton Orehek who …

The Hamburg Region Historical Society is organizing a free tour of the Jan’s Garden metal sculptures in Third and Grand streets in Hamburg. The visit will take place on June 10 at 6.30 p.m. Meet at Third and Grand. Some of Jan’s garden items on Third and Grand streets in …

Wellsboro, PA – The Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival runs from Saturday June 12 through Sunday June 20. According to Julie Henry, executive director of the Wellsboro area chamber of commerce, “this will include both the Pet Parade and the Laurel Parade,” she added. In 2020, the festival was postponed to …

Legendary talk show host and avid car collector Jay Leno will be joined by former The Tonight Show musical director Kevin Eubanks to deliver motorsport’s most famous words – Drivers, Start Your Engines – when the duo will serve as grand marshals for the 62nd operation of the Coca-Cola 600 …

America has seen remarkable disruptions in education this year, leading to innovations in teaching and learning, as well as new opportunities for families and youth in our communities. From May 15 to 17, 2021, Greater Cincinnati will host the Remake Learning Days virtual festival. Educators, artists, scientists and creators from …

Will there be an Apple Festival 2021? Apple festival director David Nicholson said the festival, including the street fair, will likely return on the 75th anniversary. By Amy B. McCraw, Lightning Special, Posted: May 9, 2021 The North Carolina Apple Festival over Labor Day weekend in Hendersonville will likely include …

WORCESTER – The wheels continued to turn for the Worcester Center for Crafts during the pandemic, and not just the potter’s wheel – although ceramics were one of its most popular offerings. But it can certainly be said that Elaine McKenna-Yeaw has had an eventful first two years as CEO …

Governor JB Pritzker was able to propose a state balanced budget plan for the next fiscal year despite voters refusing a proposed move from a flat income tax to a progressive income tax in November. But that feat, which still requires the General Assembly to eliminate more than $900 million …

This “Cancel Rent” message was posted on a phone booth in Chinatown, Lower Manhattan. The post has its own social media presence with #CANCELRENT. (Photo: Treetopz, via Wikimedia Commons) CARROLL GARDENS – Unpaid rent in New York City, estimated at $ 1 billion to $ 2 billion, could have a …

Each of these will take the form of a new senior second rank ticket. The new notes amount to approximately $ 337 million, and the remainder of the debt on the notes will be converted into equity, which will allow the group of note holders to own 91% of the …

On a graduation course, Chris Barrett left college about five years ago, unable to pay a tuition debt. He recently got a call from Chestnut Hill College, offering him a $3,500 scholarship that would clear his debt and cover the cost of his final course. “I didn’t know if it …

Of the $ 1.9 trillion announced by the world’s 50 largest economies in COVID-19-related stimulus spending by the end of 2020, only 18% can be considered green, according to an article in the UN and Oxford University. Much of major economies’ COVID-19 stimulus spending is not green, putting the world …

Pamela Joe McFarlane | Getty Images Students’ knowledge of the financial aid process is “surprisingly low”. It is the conclusion of a new to study by ACT, which in April 2018 surveyed approximately 1,200 high school students who were registered to take the standardized test. Regardless of the economic background, …

Emergency plan for taxi drivers Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced a proposal that would help New York City taxi medallion owners obtain financial assistance. But many owner-operators say the plan is an insult. NEW YORK – New York City Taxi drivers protested outside the Gracie Mansion on Tuesday hoping …

A bill currently before the Oregon Senate would extend the state’s moratorium on evictions until February 28, 2022 while providing tenants with other protections. Salem tenants and tenant rights groups say it is necessary to prevent tenants from losing their homes before financial assistance takes effect. Landlords say it will …

Buenos Aires, Argentina – Argentina heads to what could be a historic moment as the Senate considers a bill to legalize abortion that, if approved, would make the Latin American country a leader in rights reproductive systems in the region. “I have a quota of optimism, because I think we …