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Watermark to hold closing reception for ‘Mayaadaaboonjib’ exhibit Jan. 17
BEMIDJI — Watermark Art Center will hold a reception for Mayaadaaboonjig exhibiting artists Zac Earley and Arden Ramay from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, at Watermark, 505 Bemidji Ave. N. Earley, an Ojibwe culture keeper, will speak about the exhibit and then he will follow with Ojibwe storytelling or Aadizookewin, the act…
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Newly found works highlight the Nigerian that sculpted the Queen
Since his death 30 years ago, the Nigerian painter and sculptor Ben Enwonwu has been widely hailed as Africa’s greatest artist. Enwonwu’s paintings and sculptures are displayed in galleries and public venues around the world, but two of his artworks were recently discovered in the UK, hiding in plain sight – one had even been…
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Newly found works highlight the Nigerian who sculpted the Queen
Since his death 30 years ago, the Nigerian painter and sculptor Ben Enwonwu has been widely hailed as Africa’s greatest artist. Enwonwu’s paintings and sculptures are displayed in galleries and public venues around the world, but two of his artworks were recently discovered in the UK, hiding in plain sight – one had even been…
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Media Statement: Committee on Arts and Culture Extends Condolences to Shebeleza Family
Download logoThe Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has noted with a heavy heart the passing of another artist, Mr Victor Bogopane, better known as Doc Shebeleza. He passed away on Thursday, aged 51. “We send our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and the music fraternity on…
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Gov’t outlines strategic initiatives to promote economic recovery though arts and culture
Yu In-chon, minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism [MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM] Under its new vision, “Culture for All, a Nation Connecting the World,” the Culture Ministry outlined strategic initiatives spanning everything from economic recovery through cultural support to fostering global cultural leadership. The focus will be on five areas: supporting…
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Arts and Culture: The Tower Theatre
…FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Visibility as low as one quarter mile in freezing fog. * WHERE…Central Oregon and North Central Oregon. * WHEN…Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS…Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Some roads may be slick under freezing fog as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If…
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Cyprus – Culture, Religion, Cuisine
Daily life and social customs The culture of Cyprus is divided between the northern Turkish and the southern Greek sections of the country. Since 1974 the Turkish community in northern Cyprus has promoted its own Turkish and Islamic culture, supporting its own newspapers and periodicals and changing many place-names to Turkish. The anniversary of the…
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Foodees Foot & Culture Festival comes to Fort Walton Beach later this month
FORT WALTON BEACH — A three-day event filled with food, local arts and family fun is coming to Okaloosa County later this month. From Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, the Foodees Food and Culture Festival tour will make its second stop in Northwest Florida at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Fairgrounds, 1958 Lewis Turner Blvd., Fort…
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Artists sought for Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station installations
A previous art instillation at the Adams Square Mini Park. | Photo courtesy of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture/Facebook Glendale’s Arts and Culture Commission is seeking proposals from creative artists and community members to temporarily display an installation in the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station. The application is available year-round, and submissions are reviewed…
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Lilly Endowment grant to reimagine storytelling at Conner Prairie
Children and guests learn about Indiana’s history from historical reactors during Conner Prairie’s summer programing. (Photo/Conner Prairie) Conner Prairie is reimagining storytelling and community engagement surrounding the Lenape people and their traditions, thanks to a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment. The living history museum in Fishers recently received the grant through Lilly Endowment’s Religion…
