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1,2,3 Go Art Basel

Published December 8, 2012 by Anne Tschida

Video from Sefer Memisoglu, Art Basel Miami Beach. There are two days left to catch the astounding amount of art in town. But it’s silly, no impossible, to see it all. So here are a few highlights from the week: The room-sized installation at the Istanbul...

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Your weekend preview: MOCAD, INCA, Everything is Terrible

Published December 7, 2012 by Rosie Sharp

Whether the coming holidays have you up or down, it’s always a good idea to take some time for yourself. If you're like me, art-based adventures recharge the spirit, so here are a few suggestions for the coming weekend. The Monster Drawing rally is your chance...

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Passport to the arts

Published December 7, 2012 by Roger Durbin

For the second year, Downtown Akron Partnership is offering the Discover Downtown Akron Passport program. To cut to the chase, for just $15, Passport holders get a $213 value through admission to 16 different events beginning with First Night Akron (a mini arts fest itself) on Monday, December 31, 2012....

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Games people play: The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses

Published December 7, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Jodi Farrell, Adrienne Arsht Center Even if you’re not a die-hard gamer, you can appreciate this: Featuring dynamic and compelling video accompanied by a live symphony orchestra and chorus, The Legend of Zelda™: Symphony of the Goddesses will bring the world’s most popular video game series to life at...

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A photographic exploration of female identity and family

Published December 6, 2012 by Katherine Balcerek

"In My Own Time" at the Light Factory. Significantly, the Light Factory (a Knight Arts grantee) is continually showcasing and supporting artists and photographers right here in the Queen City. In fact, the Light Factory has a whole series devoted to this purpose — "In Our...

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Sol LeWitt installation comes to Einstein Medical Center

Published December 6, 2012 by CSchwartz

Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, the new hospital located on 87 acres of a former golf course in Montgomery County, has just unveiled their installation of work by the renowned modern American artist Sol LeWitt. Opened in September 2012, Einstein Montgomery places an emphasis on architecture and design alongside their medical...

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A closer look at the InsideOut Literary Arts Project

Published December 6, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Larisa Zade, Detroit Institute of Arts As the DIA has written about previously, we have used Inside|Out to build and deepen our relationship with community partners. Our work with the InsideOut Literary Arts Project—a local nonprofit that uses poetry to teach students to think critically and express themselves—is a...

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Reflecting on the past year and welcoming another

Published December 5, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Taylor Thomas, Community School of the Arts Though the holiday season is generally marked by twinkling lights and the celebratory clanking of shopping carts, winter traditions are diverse and wide-ranging among Charlotte families. I smile thinking about the various songs to be sung and decorations to be made within...

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Talented teens recognized during writer-in-residence finale reception

Published December 5, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

By Victoria Galan, Miami-Dade Public Library System Friday, November 16, 2012 the Miami-Dade Public Library System celebrated the finale of its 2012 Young Adult Writer-in-Residence program with a special evening that celebrated the talented teens and their mentor - young adult author, Kekla Magoon. The event capped-off the three month...

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Hip-hop dance show joins hands with classical

Published December 5, 2012 by Gregory Stepanich

Pablo Malco. Even when he was on the road, performing as a live version of Paula Abdul’s MC Skat Kat, Pablo Malco was always thinking about the future. “I’m a huge dreamer, man,” Malco said. “I tell my kids: When you stop dreaming, you’re kind of...

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“Kaleidoscope 2012” is great end of year art show

Published December 5, 2012 by Roger Durbin

“Kaleidoscope 2012,” which is on display in Summit Artspace, a Knight Arts grantee, through December 31, shows as a panoramic exhibition of some solid art works that give the show’s name its due. The pieces on view represent many good artists from four major organizations: Artists of Rubber City, Akron...

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Making art general in South Florida: @knightfdn celebrates the local cultural community

Published December 5, 2012 by elizabeth.miller

In an effort to bring art into people's everyday lives, Knight Foundation this week announced it will provide $23 million in new funding for the arts in South Florida and fund 34 projects through the Knight Arts Challenge.

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Karen Peterson Dance Troupe in the news

Published December 5, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

The Karen Peterson Dance Troupe recently scored a bit of attention for its programing for disabled dancers. Enjoy the coverage on CBS Miami and Local 10 (ABC).

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Paine’s Park construction update

Published December 5, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad

Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia winner Franklin’s Paine Skatepark Fund was awarded $100,000 to help transform Philly neighborhoods by transforming blacktop lots into art-lade skate parks. The video above is the first in their series of Paine's Park construction.

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Roy Ward to display photograms, photographs in December exhibit at Macon Arts Alliance

Published December 5, 2012 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye

"Beloved Fido Goes To Heaven" by Roy Ward. Roy Ward first exhibited at The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance in July 2012 with a solo exhibit of block prints. The show was a huge success resulting in a resurgence of interest in his work by local...