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    YoungArts returns to Miami

    Published January 12, 2012 by

    If you want to see the future of the arts in America, YoungArts Week will give you a glimpse into that future. This year, 152 of America's brightest young artists from the visual, literary and performing arts are participating during YoungArts Week. And, it's all taking place in Miami. [caption...
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    The new mobile giver and the story behind millions in donations by text for Haiti

    Published January 12, 2012 by

    By Lee Rainie, Director, Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project DOWNLOAD REPORT     A new kind of charitable giver is emerging in the mobile age.  A report underwritten by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has found that this donor is younger and more likely to be African-American or Latino than traditional donors. Moreover, new donors often use their mobile phones to make contributions through text messaging that is inspired by moving and sometimes distressing stories about people in crisis. These findings have important implications for non-profits and philanthropies that depend on fundraising and the report particularly highlights how text giving is a spontaneous act, done on the spur of the moment and without a lot of background research on the organization to which the contribution is being made. 
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    An Inspiring Spring Line-Up for CSA Students

    Published January 11, 2012 by

    By Andrea Stevenson, Community School of the Arts As the new year begins, Community School of the Arts looks forward to a remarkably busy spring for its Knight Artistic Engagement Fund. The Fund, which provides tickets to outstanding professional performances and exhibitions for low-income children in CSA's music and art...
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    The Wall: “a cutting-edge tool for civil debate”

    Published January 11, 2012 by

    This fall, as a way to encourage dialogue about the most critical issues facing Florida and the nation, the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida launched an interactive civil debate wall. Known as “The Wall," the series of interconnected touch-screen panels allow students to share ideas and present solutions to pressing civic questions.  The photo gallery below shows the wall in action.
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    Karen Peterson and Dancers & Miami Dade Public Schools

    Published January 11, 2012 by

    By Karen Peterson, Karen Peterson & Dancers Five team teachers from Karen Peterson and Dancers are halfway through their fifteen week residency at twenty Miami Dade Public Schools and have introduced students with special needs to the creative possibilities in contemporary and improvisational dance. Two performances have been set. The...
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    Engagement Commons: A new tool to empower civic engagement

    Published January 11, 2012 by

    The Public Art App, available in Engagement Commons, allows users to discover art in various cities.  In April, Civic Commons officially launched the Engagement Commons in beta. The site, which has curated more than 150 engagement focused app entries is now open to the community. It invites people to jump in, start trying it out, and submit ideas for how to make the platform even better. For the next phase, the site is looking to add more context, by providing the stories and narratives behind how these apps are facilitating results in communities.  By Nick Grossman, Civic Commons Executive Director With the explosion of open data, we’ve seen a proliferation of civic software aiming to get community information on everything from road closures to restaurant inspections into people’s hands. The apps have great potential for engaging people in improving their communities. But often the people closest to the data -- city leaders and staffers -- have a difficult time finding and weeding through all the software to determine what’s right for both their needs and their community.
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    “Folktopia” at PhilaMOCA

    Published January 10, 2012 by

    "Folktopia" at PhilaMOCA on Saturday, Jan. 7 was a folk-punk variety show that ran the gamut of styles and techniques. The acts included dance, bands and a puppet show — all of which fit together for a fun and funky evening of performance and art. The Something Society kicked off...
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    55 finalists named in Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia

    Published January 10, 2012 by

      Fifty-five ideas for the Philadelphia arts have been chosen as finalists in the 2012 Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia. 1,267 applicants answered our question: “What’s your best idea for the arts in Philadelphia?” A diverse group, including individual artists, artist collectives, community groups, jazz and classical music organizations, theater companies and educational institutions, offered a wide array of innovative ideas.
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    55 finalists named in Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia

    Published January 10, 2012 by

      Fifty-five ideas for the Philadelphia arts have been chosen as finalists in the 2012 Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia. 1,267 applicants answered our question: “What’s your best idea for the arts in Philadelphia?” A diverse group, including individual artists, artist collectives, community groups, jazz and classical music organizations, theater companies...
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    January 2012 at the Akron Civic Theatre

    Published January 9, 2012 by

    By Val Renner, Akron Civic Theatre January is upon us and we are very excited to start our 2012 shows out with three shows that highlight the diversity among local artists here in Northeastern Ohio. Devo, Chrissie Hynde and the Black Keys had to start somewhere and these three very...