In the charming village of East Aurora, New York, just 20 miles southeast of Buffalo, lies a cultural treasure that … More
Category: Makers
A North Carolina Town Shaped by Clay: Seagrove, the Pottery Capital of America, is a vibrant artistic hub.
Seagrove, North Carolina, may be tiny, but its pottery scene is anything but small. Within a 20-mile radius, about 100 … More
A Quilt Museum and a Quilt Festival at Winterset, Iowa
It’s called Airing of the Quilts. That sounds like part of a vigorous spring house cleaning. It’s not. Quilts are … More
Castles of Creativity: Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle in Bucks County, PA
Bucks County, just northeast of Philadelphia, has long attracted creative people, from Pennsylvania Impressionist painters in the early 20th century … 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
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
Dancing into 2025 with the Arts and Cultural Organizations that Power Communities
Side of Culture had a great year in 2024 and we are excited about the opportunities developing for 2025. Looking … More
Divergent Worlds Unite: Kohler’s Arts/Industry Program
In the village of Kohler, Wisconsin, is a self-guided walking tour with 55 pieces of outdoor artwork, all indigenous because … More
A New Grant Program from the National Trust for Historic Preservation Highlights Where Women Made History in the Studio, Focus on Programming for Young Students
Just in time for Women History Month, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the establishment of … More
Greenwich House: a Living, Breathing Jewel of the Arts and Community in NYC’s Village
Greenwich House is a century-old gem hiding in plain sight within reach of everyone in New York City. Designed by … More
