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Bay Area Reporter
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Wilmington nonprofits team up for artist residency program
Four artists in Wilmington will get help developing their careers- and their art – through a new residency program. The “Full Circle” dual residency program is a partnership between Wilmington Alliance and the Delaware Contemporary. The program, expected to launch next month, has selected four early-career artists, who will receive support from both organizations. They…
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Seattle arts organizations benefit from Allen Foundation funding
In death, as he did in life, Paul Allen and his foundation continue to have a major impact on the quality of life in Seattle. The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced a $9 million grant for eight nonprofit arts and cultural organizations downtown. The funding will increase access and opportunities for audiences and artists…
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California rates high on tourism survey, but some Golden State attractions finish poorly
California ranked as the second-best state to visit in the United States — coming in just after New York — in a recent survey by the website BookRetreats. BookRetreats wrote: “California’s diverse landscape spans from dramatic coastal cliffs to ancient redwood forests, with the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Mojave Desert in between. And in the…
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St. John’s College Art Museum Unveils “Theatre of Turmoil” Exhibition
The Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Art Museum at St. John’s College is now showcasing its latest exhibition, Theatre of Turmoil, which runs from September 14 through December 8, 2024. The exhibition will be accompanied by a series of public events, including lectures and guided tours, all free of charge. Exploring Art in Times of Crisis Theatre…
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, visual arts and fiestas around the Bay Area
The Pedrito Martinez Group will perform for free as part of a double bill with La Dame Blanche at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival on Oct. 12. Brenda Kenneally/Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Latino Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) is underway, and coming up on the heels of San Francisco’s official kick-off of the occasion are…
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The ‘Great Los Angeles River Cleanup’ is flowing into the fall season
What to Know The 34th Great Los Angeles River Cleanup, presented by Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) Saturday, Oct. 5; shifts begin at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. The sites include Bull Creek (Upper River), North Atwater Park (Middle River), Compton Creek (Lower River), and Willow St. Bridge (Lower River) Look for “educational…
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Paul Allen Foundation giving $9M to boost arts and culture initiatives in downtown Seattle
Seattle Art Museum is one of the beneficiaries of funds from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. (GeekWire File Photo / Kurt Schlosser) The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is getting in on continued efforts to reenergize downtown Seattle, announcing Tuesday that it is committing $9 million to eight nonprofit arts and culture organizations around…
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Teri Henderson is a Leading Voice for the Local Creative Community
Arts & Culture With a warm, inquisitive style, her writing focuses on the overlooked stories of Black, brown, and queer artists, as does her curatorial work. By Lydia Woolever | October 2024 –Photography by Mike Morgan If you want to know what’s happening in the Baltimore arts scene, look no further than Teri Henderson. Over…
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Local organization promoting disability rights education
Just like anyone else, Vivian McIntosh has the right to make her own decisions and be independent. For decades, she’s been involved with Wildwood, an organization that supports people with special needs. She was hired by Wildwood several years ago to be a self advocate in their rights education program, helping other people with disabilities…
