Now that it's back-to-school time and upcoming National Arts Education Week is right around the corner (September 14 - 18), WorldWideLearn's May article on the 15 most inspiring cities for young arts professionals and arts students piques our interest yet again.
Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education, in conjunction with The United States Conference of Mayors, will present the 2013 National Award for Congressional Arts Leadership to Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA).
Join our first ever Local Arts Agency Blog Salon December 5-9 on ARTSblog as leaders in the field tackle questions about emerging trends, surviving the economic downturn, local collaboration, model programs, and more.
The following guest bloggers are generating and leading the discussion:
There are only two weeks left to vote for a community to win a $15,000 innOVATION Grant from Americans for the Arts and Ovation!
Having already awarded a total of $85,000 to organizations in Tacoma, WA; Fort Collins, CO; Lanesboro, MA; Bethlehem, PA; and Washington, DC earlier this year, there are 58 organizations vying for the $15,000 Viewer's Choice Award on Facebook.
Liz Lerman, renowned choreographer and Americans for the Arts board member, is launching a new project commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
The National Civil War Project begins on March 6 and events will take place throughout the DC/Baltimore Metro area for the next two years.
The Baltimore Sun's coverage of this exciting event follows:
Deep Wounds recognized in the 2007 Public Art Network Year in Review was created by artist Brian Knep for Memorial Hall at Harvard University.
The 41st John Coltrane Memorial Concert (JCMC) is a special holiday celebration, honoring two master JCMC alumni, Bill Pierce and Stan Strickland, and featuring the 14-piece JCMC Ensemble, with host Eric Jackson. Further information can be found at www.friendsofjcmc.org.
Harwich Cultural Center will host their Second Annual Holiday Open House, part of town-wide Christmas in Harwich celebrations, on Saturday, December 1 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Activities include kids crafts, live music, and open artists’ studios. Free admission. 204 Sisson Rd., Harwich, MA 02645. (774) 212-3482 [email protected]
Enchanted Circle is celebrating National Arts in Education Week with the unveiling of The Secret Stream Story Walk, a public art and advocacy campaign created with 5th grade students at Holyoke’s Sullivan School to raise awareness of Day Brook, an underground stream in Holyoke that flows into the Connecticut River.
The Story Walk unveiling will take place on Thursday September 14th at 1:15pm at Sullivan School in Holyoke.
Greenfield, Massachusetts will be holding an Arts Conversation on November 6, 2017 from 6-8 pm at 114 Main Street, Greenfield, MA.
With the designation of our Cultural District and the purchase of the First National Bank on Bank Row, Greenfield is stepping into a new arena with regard to the Arts. We welcome one and all to join us to engage in a conversation about what that means for the town. We also want to talk about the ways that grants from the Greenfield Local Cultural Council may help further these ideas.
We ask the public these questions:
Check out more than 60 BU and Boston area arts programs for fun activities, giveaways, mini performances, and of course information on how you can get involved throughout the year. You can find all the arts information you might need from classes, exhibits, and performances to visiting artists and special discounts at BU and beyond.
Artist Gallery Conversation with DSLR Seminar participants on their panorama photo exhibit. These advanced photographers share their stories. Their images range from landscape to maritime, color and black and white, familiar to exotic. Closing reception. Refreshments.
