One of the great treats in life is to visit gardens that are open to the public. Year after year, … More
Tag: Community
Perspectives from Artists and Cultural Leaders
Side of Culture has had the privilege of speaking with artistic leaders, artists, writers, and builders who are contributing to … More
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
Carnegie and Libraries: ‘Palaces for the People’ and Essential, Trusted Community Resources
Carnegie Corporation of New York has launched a new mapping tool based on primary sources and archival materials for people … 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
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
The Best Museum Gardens, According to Museum People
Courtyard at the the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Photo credit: Irene de la Torre, CC BY-NC-ND Article by Joseph O’Neill, … More
Glenstone Museum Shares Contemporary Art and Calm
In the winter, the trees lift their bare branches in sculptural elegance against a gray sky. In the summer, grasses … More
Preserving the Musical Traditions of Syria
Preservation of a musical culture is the act of continuing the practice and teachings of the tradition so that it … More
