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The Power of Mississippi’s Arts: An Initiative for Change
Local Art Published on October 30th, 2023 | by TLV News Mississippi has consistently placed among the poorest states in the nation. This is compounded as homegrown talent leaves the state due to a perceived lack of economic opportunity. Arts and culture present an attainable chance to reverse this trend. According to the newest Americans…
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Where to Stay with Marriott Bonvoy for Miami Art Week
If you’re planning a trip to Miami for one of the most prestigious and internationally renowned art fairs in the world, Miami Art Week, you’ll want to score a great hotel room right in the heart of it all. There are multiple hotel properties in and around the festivities that participate in Marriott Bonvoy. We’ll…
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Artforum staff resign in protest after editor fired over publication of anti-Israel open letter
(JTA) — Several staff members at a leading art magazine resigned in protest over the weekend after their editor-in-chief was fired following the publication of a letter that was sharply critical of Israel. Pro-Israel figures in the art world had condemned Artforum and its editor in chief, David Velasco, since the magazine’s publication of a…
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GBH News Expands Arts and Culture Programming
With the launch of The Culture Show November 3, GBH 89.7 listeners will get an insider’s view of the arts landscape with an expansive look at diverse local artists and the big talent and productions that play in the region. “This will be a cultural hub—covering theater, fashion, music, movies, TV, food and more—that…
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Colorado’s creative districts help boost the economy and tackle other problems with creativity
Twelve costumed burros (donkeys) walked down Grand Avenue in Mancos, Colorado, after participating in an obstacle course competition during the fourth annual Burrofest. The June festival brings together burros and artists to highlight their talents and contributions to the town. Each artist chooses a burro to be their muse and model and creates a representation…
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UGA Outdoor/Unframed Art Collective connects artwork with nature
Art is often tightly contained within walls and canvases, perfectly preserved so it can be admired and immortalized for years to come. The Outdoor/Unframed Art Collective takes a different approach to achieve this longevity — creating work that is one with nature. The Outdoor/Unframed Art Collective is a group of artists and educators of all…
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Treat Yourself to 15 Eerie Images Celebrating Halloween
Text by Tracy Scott Forson Photographs selected by Jeff Campagna It’s officially the spookiest time of the year. Halloween, a celebration that traces its origins to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, is a day for jack-o’-lanterns, painted faces, ghosts, scary stories and candy. To get into the spirit of this haunted holiday, enjoy 15…
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Lessons From the William Edmondson Arts & Culture Festival
Aside from maybe bomb defusing or hostage negotiations, there’s nothing more stressful than driving with my dad in the car. His constant commentary always starts out reasonable: “Watch that kid on the bike,” or, “Betsy, that car’s about to pull out.” But it quickly escalates to, “Hey, that car’s not going to stop at that…
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Are the SteelStacks haunted? Paranormal investigator Justin Torok says so
On a recent visit to the SteelStacks, paranormal investigator Justin Torok encountered something spooky Torok is the host of the YouTube series and podcast, “Ghost Encounters” His latest episode explores the hauntings at Wooden Match, an old Bethlehem train station and the site of a deadly accident in 1927 BETHLEHEM, Pa. — It was shortly…
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TACPS Cultural Petition to the 2024 Presidential Election: The Sustainability of Culture and Democratic Governance in Taiwan
By Taiwan Association of Cultural Policy Studies. Image credit: Hualien Cultural Creative Industries Park by bfatphoto / Flickr, license: CC BY-ND 2.0 DEED. Taiwan’s Cultural Policy People are the mainstay of Taiwan’s culture, and “freedom” is at the centre of people’s thoughts and creations. Since the early 2000s, Taiwan has undergone a series of citizen-led cultural reforms, including a…
