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Essence Ventures And NCAC Forge Global Cultural Partnership At Lagos Stakeholder Lunch
Rocky Emmy Photography On Sunday, September 15th, the Federal Ministry of arts, culture and the creative economy alongside the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and Essence Ventures, owner of Essence Festival and Essence Magazine—the premier media, commerce, tech, and experiential company for Black people—co-hosted a Sunday lunch with industry stakeholders. Obi Asika represented…
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Following El Paso County Commissioners detailed plan for future arts and culture project
Commissioners David Stout from Precinct 2 and Sergio Coronado from Precinct 4 have their eyes on the same prize. From forming an arts master plan with a committee on one hand and a Zen garden and Chicano murals in another for various parts of El Paso County. The county plans to add flare by keeping…
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Jam packed line-up revealed for new Wexford Arts and Culture Festival
Founding members of the former Enniscorthy Drama Group, which closed recently after ten years, are heavily involved in the formation of what they hope will become a yearly staple in the community’s social calendar. Maria Nolan, prolific local author, said that the closure of the group is a direct pipeline to the new festival, as…
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Arts & Culture preview: Fall 2024
There is a lot to look forward to in the Arts & Culture scene this Fall semester at Wake Forest, and as your A&C editors, we want to give you a sneak peek into some of the biggest events that you should be marking on your calendar. Wake Forest fosters world-class talent and puts on…
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UK think tank calls for ‘class ceiling’ to be broken in the arts
UK think tank the Fabian Society calls for a “universal library card” and a “culture pass” for children in the UK, in order to democratise the arts and break the “class ceiling”. ADVERTISEMENT Influential UK think tank the Fabian Society is calling for children to spend at least 10% of their school week on arts…
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What would you say to your younger self? Two films explore this question
What would you say if you could talk to your younger self? Would you warn them about 9/11 or just tell them to buy stock in Netflix and Zoom? How disappointing must it be to meet the older you and get an early glimpse of how your wildest dreams inevitably settled down into an ordinary…
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Arts & Culture Alliance celebrates 50 years
The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville is recognizing its 50th anniversary by presenting a new exhibition titled 50×50, opening Friday, October 4, 5-9 p.m. throughout the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville. Curated by John Douglas Powers, 50×50 is a survey of Knoxville- and Tennessee-based artists exhibiting alongside peers from across the country. The exhibition…
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Newport’s Welsh language arts and cultural festival returns to the city centre
The world of Welsh language and culture is heading to Newport later this month for the sixth annual Gwyl Newydd festival! On Saturday September 28, 2024, the festival will return to the Riverfront Theatre with live performances by local young artists, workshops and interactive activities. Starting at 11am, the event will have six distinct zones, each with a different…
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Rescuing the arts
Two vital foundations that are pillars of community support have stepped up to provide United Arts Collier with grants to help offset the loss of state funding for the arts and to continue essential programs for children. @media(max-width: 600px) { .in-article-ad{ width: 300; height: 250; } } The Collier Community Foundation has awarded United…
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CK Arts and Culture Network hosts annual art studio tour
Chatham-Kent’s leading arts organization, the Chatham-Kent Arts and Culture Network, once again highlights local talent with its annual art studio tour. This year’s event will feature 28 artists and five galleries, offering a unique opportunity to explore the creative spaces of local artists across the region. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW
