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Category: Artist
Public Art Matters More Than We May Realize
Art in public places is said to inspire pride and interest in one’s community, and the installations themselves often become … More
Lachaise Foundation Embodies Active Preservation of an Artist’s Legacy – “It Takes a Village”
The role of foundations can be vital to the continuing legacy of an artist or writer or any particular person … More
From Prison to Creative Hub: Virginia’s Workhouse Arts Center
What could be done with a closed, multi-building prison in the southern part of suburban Fairfax County, 25 miles from … More
Engaging with Art at Providence’s Rhode Island School of Design
College and university art museums, each with a distinctive history and focus, can be inspiring resources not only for these … More
Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios Celebrates 25th Year with 19 New Members!
Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios (HAHS), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announced 19 new Affiliate Members … More
Art for Your Health… and Your Community
A growing body of research shows that engaging with the arts is good for our brains. Activities such as playing … More
Corning Museum of Glass: A Hidden Gem with Local Community and Global Reach
“I love to think of Corning, NY, in general, as having small town charm with global reach and global impact. … More
Exploring Art and Innovation at the Bally Foundation
The Bally Foundation has been at the center of cutting-edge artistic innovation since its founding in 2006, fostering creativity and … More
Kohler’s Arts/Environment Program
A retired lumberjack in far-north Wisconsin, Vietnam veteran in Illinois, road inspector in India, brick layer in Louisiana and monk … More