Texas judge ‘frees’ 14 Mississippians
    (PNAN-MS) – Paintings, sculptures, photographs, tapestries are among a few of the disciplines for works of art. They are the most valued treasures of civilization; thusly it should be no wonder…
Art-to-Art Palette Journal
Everything is coming up silver
(PNAN-WA) – It was in 1924 when the first foundation was laid for the Liberty Theater, which then in a 1948 renovation it became the Olympic Theater, however it…
Eric talks about the race to the top
(PNAN-FL) – Commissioner of Education Eric Smith talks about the Race to the Top Process.
A man’s life exposed
“This groundbreaking exhibition examines how one very talented artist managed to overcome obstacles and create powerful stories that have literally become the country’s collective memory,” said Stephanie Plunkett, Norman…
Japan-born artist to exhibit work
“By building these sculptures, I try to understand the human relationships that surround me. It is a way for me to contemplate and remind myself that even if there…
They will be ‘empowered’ with an honor
(PNAN-NY) – Six of America’s leading student photographers will be presented the 2010 YPA Scholarship awards on Tuesday, October 12 in New York City, to be held at the…
Hands-on program makes real results
(PNAN-MS) – It takes practice, practice, practice to get to Carnegie Hall, but it takes a partnership to bring Carnegie Hall to Mississippi, and through Carnegie Hall’s Communities LinkUP!…
Museum to celebrate Dia de los Muertos
(AAPNW-KY) – From Tuesday, October 12 through November 12, the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft in Louisville will showcase, “Dia de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) with…
Teacher to ‘recite’ the strums
(AAPNW-IN) – Phil Schurger will present a guitar recital at 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 14 in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts on the…
Here comes Santa Claus…down Bismarck Lane
    (PNAN-ND) – The North Dakota Council on the Arts’ bells are ringin’ and its staff is singin’ inviting artists and craftspeople to provide handmade ornaments for the North Dakota…
Aging under the umbrella of unity of the arts
“. . . Democracy demands wisdom and vision in its citizens. It must therefore foster and support a form of education, and access to the arts and the humanities, designed…
New Mexico’s 30th ‘enchants’ achievers
(PNAN-NM) – First impressions can go a long way; some may be disenchanted and others will be intrigued, but in this case ‘you have come a long way’ were…
‘Magnolias’ are artfully chosen
(PNAN) – History has a way of opening our eyes to marvelous accomplishments that were completed without all of the essential materials held so dear to us today. ‘Pinetop’…
Miami art center’s ‘vice’ is education
(PNAN-FL) – “Art education and instruction is an essential component of the ArtCenter/South Florida’s mission to make contemporary art accessible for everyone,” said Jeremy Chestler, ACSF Executive Director. “ArtStudies…
Show is a national Bluegrass expose of bests
(AAPNW-KY) – The Kentucky Watercolor Society’s 33rd national juried exhibition, “Aqueous USA 2010” opens Tuesday, September 28 in the gallery in the Actors Theatre in Louisville, Kentucky from 5:00-10:00…
October is truly a month of miracles
(PNAN-DC) – Recognized as the largest annual celebration of the Arts and Humanities in the nation, from arts center open houses to mayoral proclamations to banners and media coverage,…
College chosen to serve Hoosier region
(AAPNW-IN) – Heading up Indiana Arts Commission’s Region 12, IAC Executive Director Lewis C. Ricci spoke, “We are excited to enter into this new partnership arrangement with the Community…
Group takes art of storytelling to next level
(AAPNW-OH) – Theater can be an art of storytelling and music combined to create a lively adventure portrayed by talented actors and actresses. Mad River Theater Works is a…
Famed duo opens SuperPops season
(NWPR) – The Grammy-award winning couple of Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. opens the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2010-2011 Kettering Health Network SuperPops Series on Friday, October 8 and…
Universities collect ‘brain’ bucks
(AAPNW) – “When we created the “Bucks for Brains” program, our goal was to not only spur research and intellectual capital at our state’s major research institutions, but also…
Symphony recipient of manufacturer’s forum
(AAPNW) – Our commitment to music education is strong, and we are looking forward to participating in Nashville’s music education community,” said President of KHS America, Tabor Stamper. “Together…
Agency encourages first timers to file
(PNAN) – November 1 is the deadline for the Minigrant application filing with the Mississippi Arts Commission. Offered in June and November, the Minigrants are to assist with smaller…
Land of Lincoln leader talks job creation
(AAPNW-IL) – The 24th Annual Entrepreneurial Woman’s Conference is the oldest conference of its kind in the country and the premier event for women business owners in the Midwest,…
Prof Pen pens a philobiblist’s need
(AAPNW) – Associate professor of musicology at the University of Kentucky School of Music, John Pen, who is also the Director of the university’s John Jacob Niles Center for…
‘Mountain Biker’ to ride his ‘hog’ again
(AAPNW) – On Saturday, September 25, Governor Joe Manchin, along with fellow West Virginia motorcyclists, will ride their ‘hogs’ in a Fall motorcycle ride tour beginning in Charleston that…
Hoosier schools sought for Poetry Out Loud
(AAPNW) – Coordinated by the Indiana Arts Commission, the sixth annual Poetry Out Loud Indiana State Finals competition, IAC encourages high schools to participate in the poetry recitation contest.…
Teacher’s work chosen for award
(AAPNW) – Since 2002, the Alma Wallace Lesch Award has been presented annually at the Kentucky State Fair for fiber or textile work using innovation in color or technique, which is…
Paying Forward people also on honor roll
(NWPR) – Homecoming week, Friday, October 1 and Saturday 2nd, “Celebrating the Arts-HU style” pays not only honors to the 20th anniversary of the Merillat Centre for the Arts…
Goal: a goose egg score
(PNAN) – “Today’s news is very encouraging. It means that UNICEF and its partners are making many significant inroads against the gravest threats to children,” said President and CEO…
Ben ‘unfolds’ his hands willingly
(AAPNW) – Nashville resident Ben Folds wants to help the Nashville Symphony, which sustained an estimated $40 million in losses after its concert hall, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, was severely…
Art center new location is ageless
(NWPR) – Known as those upstairs storage areas, in the century old buildings that line downtown many main thoroughfares have and are becoming the center stages that bustle with the…
Aspiring youth poets sought to compete
(PNAN) – “The Council is proud to support Poetry Out Loud because it challenges students of all levels to discover their own unique voices and to express themselves in…
Hengst: They have ‘amazing talent’
(AAPNW) – Executive director of the Ohioana Library, Linda Hengst expressed, “Ohio has fostered amazing talent! Among this year’s award recipients are former Poet Laureate of the United States…
Prose choices sought Hoosier commission
(AAPNW) – Nominations for Indiana Poet Laureate are being enlisted by the Indiana Arts Commission, to be submitted by email only by Monday, November 1, no later than 5:00…
Noche del Bicentenario de Mexico en Chicago
State’s ‘coal miner son’ joins the fight
(AAPNW) – Governor Joe Manchin joined the West Virginia Coal Association, Citizens for Coal, the Federation for American Coal, members of the FACES of Coal campaign, and many West…
University project to spur job growth
(AAPNW) – The University of Chicago no longer needs to have their visions remain on pins and needles. Governor Pat Quinn told them to begin planning their campus…
Actors sought for final play
(NWPR) – Since 1988, New World Arts have been dedicated in their mission in the production of quality plays. As the only all-volunteer theater in Northeastern Indiana, this Goshen…
National Ohio landmark ‘legend’ to live again
(NWPR) – “Harvest time was and is a time of celebration for agricultural communities like Darke County,” said outreach manager Becky Dynes of the Friends of Bear’s Mill in…
Vermont arts provider to celebrate 25th
(PNAN) – National arts organization, CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund + Artists’ Emergency Resource) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a reunion, workshops, and a fundraising auction at Snow…
Alumni show on view
(AAPNW) – The Huntington University (Indiana) Visual Arts Alumni Exhibit has opened in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery. The exhibit features recent works by visual arts alumni, is open until…
Black Broadway by Holly Bass
Todd calls it quits
(AAPNW) – “Whether as an award-winning faculty member, a successful entrepreneur or outstanding president of the institution that he loves, there’s never been any question that Kentucky and her future…
Buds become beasts over beauty
(AAPNW) – The Pultizer-prize play, “Picnic” made its debut at Broadway’s Music Box Theatre in February 1953 and ran for 477 performances. Beginning on Thursday, September 23 at 7:30…
Grant applications filing open
(APPNW) – Tuesday, October 12 at 4:30 pm, the window closes to file online grant application through the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) for grants through its Technical Assistance Program.…
A historical trip for Humanity
(PNAN) – Albert Schweitzer {1875-1965} Humanitarian, 1952 Nobel Peace Prize once said, “One other thing stirs me when I look back at my youthful days, the fact that so…
North Carolina Arts Council tagged by Rocco
(PNAN) – Earlier this month, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, Rocco Landesman bestowed news of greatness on the North Carolina Arts Council, for being the chosen…
Ichthus to ‘swim’ in AAP
(NWPR) – Over four decades ago, Bob Lyon, who then was an Asbury Seminary professor and along with some of his students, started what is known today as…
Ceramists to ‘fire’ their works
(NWPR) – Opening Friday, September 17 at ArtSpace/Lima with an artist’s reception between 6:30-8:30 pm, the show “For The Fire: Makers of Wood-Fired Ceramics and Selections from Their Collections”…
Participants are enjoying drawing classes
From Michele Hiegel The “Creative Drawing” classes have begun here at the Wassenberg Art Center, and instructor Pat Rayman is leading the group through a series of exercises designed…