Visiting beautifully tended public gardens soothes and nourishes both the eyes and the spirit, and Longwood Gardens is one of … More
Category: Museums
Brandywine River Museum of Art: Culture Painted Large
The Brandywine River Museum of Art approaches the arts in the broadest of perspectives. Part of the Brandywine River Conservancy, … More
Winslow Homer’s Maine Studio: Inspired by the Sea
Just outside of Portland, Maine, the oceanside studio where artist Winslow Homer painted some of his most memorable works is … More
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art
Set on the rocky shore overlooking Narrow Cove, a spot where artists have long gathered to paint, the Ogunquit Museum … More
The Farnsworth Museum: Celebrating Maine’s Role in American Art
The Maine coast has inspired generations of artists and the Farnsworth Museum, on Main St in Rockland, is dedicated to … More
Philadelphia’s Bartram’s Garden Connects History and Community
One of America’s most historic gardens survives and thrives in Southwest Philadelphia today, preserving the legacy of pioneering colonial botanist … More
Fruitlands: From Transcendentalist Farm to Cultural Center in Massachusetts
Fruitlands, in Harvard, Massachusetts, was the site of an early farming commune of Transcendentalists founded by Bronson Alcott, father of … More
Renamed Newark Museum of Art Completes Refreshing Update
New Jersey’s largest museum, the Newark Museum of Art is building on its progressive origins with a new name emphasizing … More
Americans for the Arts Take Action
The Americans for the Arts, a nonprofit organization that supports cultural organizations and their communities in America, just published an … More
Streaming the Arts – A New Kind of Community
In response to COVID, many of the arts organizations across the U.S. are working hard to maintain their facilities, buildings … More
