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It’s been quite a week for the symphonic arts in Miami. The New World Center opened Wednesday in Miami Beach with a new piece by Thomas Adès (Polaris: Voyage for Orchestra), and those who missed the world premiere (the New World Symphony’s program also includes the Copland Third Symphony and... -
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Lots of people say they support public art. Will Puckett creates it. And in doing so, he also creates a collaborative spirit that brings people together to build a sense of community. For Puckett, it’s all about the process... -
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In December 2010, United States Artists granted $50,000 unrestricted grants to fifty artists throughout the country to further their work. Three of the artists were designated USA Knight Fellows, earning an additional $5,000 grant to create a community engagement event in their resident city. Last week, Philly.com profiled USA Knight... -
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The small drawings are so quiet and beautiful, revealing a mastery of craft and a great eye for light, that the disturbing subject matter isn't immediately apparent. But it doesn't take long to discover it: gaping holes gouged into the landscape, machines... -
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It seems like every female artist who has a husky voice is compared to Tina Turner. It is a convenient comparison, however it undermines the individual. When I first heard Eva Ayllón’s voice, I managed a clothing factory in Miami where Peruvian seamstresses sewed dresses to the sensual and complex... -
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It always feels special to go to cities where major museums are free (OK, for a donation)—there's something so egalitarian and sophisticated about places that support both art and access. Of course, most museums are on shoe-string budgets, and in economic hard times... -
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For the last several years, North Carolina has had one of the fastest growing Hispanic populations in the country, and Charlotte is at the center of that growth. The city’s cultural community is responding to make sure the Hispanic experience is celebrated and honored through artistic expressions and made available... -
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ArticleFinancial stability is a big challenge for many news and information projects. After that initial burst of foundation funding, how do you keep the project going? MinnPost, a Community Information Challenge winner in the first round, has been an aggressive leader in developing a variety of funding streams - mixing commercial approaches such as advertising and sponsorships with fundraisers and foundation support. This week, the site announced it ran a surplus in 2010 after several years of deficits. "A $17,594 surplus on spending of $1.261 million may not sound like much. But this is tremendous vindication for our business model, because it resulted from 18 percent revenue growth, not budget-cutting," the site's founders, Joel and Laurie Kramer said in a letter to users. Congratulations to MinnPost. More details here.
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