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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
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Three months after shutting down, Philadelphia’s University of the Arts files for bankruptcy
Following its abrupt closing on 7 June, the University of the Arts (UArts) in Philadelphia filed for chapter seven bankruptcy on 13 September. The filing came after negotiations to save the school via a merger with Temple University broke down. According to its bankruptcy filing in Delaware, the school has liabilities of between $50m and…
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P&Z hears San Jac Marketplace future plans
Planning and Zoning Commissioner Tracey Wheeler had a simple message for the representatives from Fidelis Realty Partners about the long-awaited San Jacinto Marketplace: Move it along. After most of the city has been waiting on some news on what is happening at the old mall site, representatives from Fidelis, owners of the property, visited P&Z…
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The effect of social factors on eye movements made when judging the aesthetic merit of figurative paintings
Abstract In the present study we explore how social factors (group contact, individuating experience, implicit racial bias) influence the eye movements made during the visual exploration when judging their aesthetic merit of figurative paintings depicting White and Black sitters. An opportunity sample of participants visiting a gallery in Liverpool viewed ten artworks while their eye…
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Explore the ancient art and stories of Colombia’s Amazon
Deep in the Amazon rainforest, the cliffside region of Colombia’s Serranía de La Lindosa is home to an incredible collection of rock art that offers a glimpse into a lost world. These sacred hills are covered in vibrant paintings of animals, people, plants and patterns, each telling a story from the distant past. While Colombia’s…
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Omaha artist celebrates Latin-American heritage through colorful mural
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – There’s a new mural at the intersection of South 24th and N Street in Omaha. Every color and drawing on the wall showcases a piece of Latin-American culture. “It represents fertility and freedom,” said artist Daniel Castaneda said. “It’s also a symbol of Mayan communities so the colors that we picked…
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Government Experience Awards 2024 Winners Announced
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Art Beat: Art awards, vintage cocktails and must-see performances – plus epic beards
Cole Gallery announces Edmonds & Beyond Plein Air Paint Out Awards Through Monday, Oct. 14, Cole Gallery, 107 5th Ave. S., Edmonds Cole Gallery opened its annual Plein Air Exhibition on Sept. 14 with an opening reception and three-hour Quick Paint event. Painting Edmonds, Kingston and the Islands of Washington, 45 local and nationally renowned…