This week: Explore with us the work of Indigenous artist Luzene Hill, whose deeply personal work also is a reflection of the difficult questions and issues we face in modern society. As the pandemic continues to complicate community engagement in parts of the country, consider with us the opportunities in using technology to bring public art to people. And join us in saying goodbye to philanthropist Eli Broad, whose generosity changed the landscape of the arts in Los Angeles.

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Luzene Hill: Grounding Art in Cultural Understanding and Lived Experience by John W. Haworth
The multi-media Atlanta-based artist Luzene Hill, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, draws on deeply personal and difficult experiences related to violence against women and Indigenous cultures to create her visually stunning work. During our current period of tremendous social, cultural, and political upheaval, artists like Luzene Hill bring needed attention to key issues while engaging our hearts and minds to consider more effective ways to respond to the serious work that remains to be done.

News Room

Eli Broad Understood the Transformative Power of the Arts
Americans for the Arts mourns the recent passing of philanthropist, arts supporter, and longtime friend Eli Broad. Mr. Broad was a visionary supporter of arts and culture in Los Angeles and across the nation through both the Broad Arts Foundation and the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation. The Broads have been founders, catalysts, and supporters of a vast array of arts organizations and generously committed a remarkable $1 billion to the arts in Los Angeles.

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Creating Technological Access to Public Art Collections During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic crashed into society, many local arts agencies and municipalities looked for ways to continue to engage their audiences through public art. This movement towards access has been building over the 21st century, and the quick evolution to more technology to address access issues was pushed by social distancing and public health requirements. This webinar explores ways to leverage different technologies to increase access to your public art collection for during the ongoing pandemic and beyond.

Pictured: Luzene Hill engages with her work “Retracing the Trace.” Used with permission of the artist.