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    Gantt Center celebrates King Day

    Published January 19, 2012 by

    This past weekend, people all over the country celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (a Knight arts grantee) also offered several days of activities to commemorate this significant American leader. Monday’s day-long free admission with...
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    Jake Yeager and Edward Brady at Napoleon

    Published January 19, 2012 by

    Napoleon is the tiny, but powerful gallery (see also: the Napoleon Complex) located on the second floor of the building housing Knight Arts grantee Vox Populi, Marginal Utility and Grizzly Grizzly, among others. The one-room gallery keeps the shows predictably concise and, as is the case with its current show,...
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    “SpeakOut” with Lenelle Moise

    Published January 19, 2012 by

    “Tell a truth on purpose. Tempt with exactitude. Make the work you need. Risk being loved.” These are wise words from Haitian-American poet, playwright and spoken word artist Lenelle Moïse, who returns to Miami Feb. 6 through 10 for Knight Arts grantee Tigertail Production's "SpeakOut" spoken word LGBTQ teen residency....
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    The fight against Islamophobia

    Published January 18, 2012 by

    By Matthew Jaber Stiffler, Arab American National Museum In early December 2011, I spent two days meeting with Muslim American groups in Grand Rapids, Michigan. First, I met with the Muslim Students Association (MSA) at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) to learn about their programs and events. Every February they...
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    When music doesn’t bite

    Published January 18, 2012 by

    By Sebastián Spreng, Visual Artist and Classical Music Writer They have never met, but conductors Pablo Heras Casado and Patrick Dupré Quigley share some curious coincidences. They use three names, the first beginning with “Pa.” They are the same age. They are both local heroes in their communities and pioneers...
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    Building a thriving arts community in Bradenton, FL

    Published January 18, 2012 by

    By Bahia Ramos-Synnott, Knight Foundation's Director, Community Foundations Last Monday I traveled to Bradenton, FL with Knight Foundation Program Director Meredith Hector and VP of Arts Dennis Scholl to hear Dennis give a talk on the arts as fuel for community engagement. Bradenton has recently gained notoriety as one of...
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    Brash, broad and beautiful

    Published January 17, 2012 by

    Much has and will be made about the pure, raw imagery of Dana Schutz, who just had a mid-career survey open up at the Miami Art Museum, a Knight Arts grantee . The show came originally from the Neuberger Museum in...
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    Abakanowicz creates new work for Davidson College

    Published January 16, 2012 by

    January is an exciting month for the arts at Davidson College (a Knight arts grantee). “Davidson Collects: A Celebration of Art & Learning” is the culmination of much work, support and the generosity of many individuals. The jewel of this exhibition is the acquisition of a new Magdalena Abakanowicz outdoor...
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    “It’s a Family Affair” at New World Symphony

    Published January 16, 2012 by

    Next Sunday, Jan. 22, the New World Symphony will host its fourth annual kid-friendly “It's a Family Affair!" featuring a concert and a hands-on “21st century musical wonderland.” This is the event for parents and kids, especially for those who haven't been to the New World Center and love music....