Last spring, the New Kensington Community Development Corporation was named a Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia winner for the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby. Founded in 2007, the annual derby strengthens the cultural and economic fabric of the Kensington community by celebrating the talents of local artists in a fun and interactive way that attracts thousands of […]
Article · October 26, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
On October 7th, Community School of the Arts’ students and their families enjoyed their first free concert as part of the new Knight Artistic Engagement Fund. The Fund connects underserved music and art students with outstanding professional music concerts and art exhibitions at no cost to children or their parents. Two dozen students in the […]
Article · October 25, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Matthew Sabatella, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Cultural Passport is an innovative educational initiative designed to provide all Miami-Dade County Public Schools students in grades K-12 with a different cultural field experience each school year. In partnership with South Florida’s finest cultural organizations and venues, this sequential program ensures equal access to arts and culture […]
Article · October 25, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Sebastián Spreng, Visual Artist and Classical Music Writer Grammy Award winner Christine Brewer epitomizes the quintessential American soprano. When in 2007, BBC Music Magazine asked 20 critics to name the top 10 sopranos of the recorded era, Brewer not only made the list; she was one of the four alive and one of only three Americans […]
Article · October 24, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Yvette Rodriguez Who needs to travel abroad when the sights and sounds of Latin America and the Caribbean can come to you? Little Havana’s monthly arts & culture festival, Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays, is ready to take festival-goers on a tour through Colombia, Brazil and Cuba without ever leaving South Florida. For October’s festival, guests […]
Article · October 23, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
We’re giving you one more opportunity this week to ask questions before the Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia deadline at midnight on Oct. 31. Join our live web chat this Thursday, Oct. 27 from 1 – 2 p.m. at KnightArts.org. Just type in your questions and get real-time answers from Knight Foundation staff Dennis Scholl, vice […]
Article · October 23, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Chana Budgazad Sheldon, Locust Projects One part raffle, one part kickin’ party, the Locust Projects celebrates the 9th year of their annual “Smash & Grab” fundraiser. South Florida art collectors will convene at Locust Projects’ Design District gallery space for a slice of the action on October 29 where participants buzz with anticipation as […]
Article · October 21, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
In just the first of a three-year, $9 million initiative, Knight Foundation has funded 36 winning ideas that are bringing fresh thinking, inspiration and innovation to Philadelphia’s arts scene. Two years remain, but this year’s application deadline is fast approaching. There’s no time like the present to go for the extra push your project needs. […]
Article · October 21, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Enide Dufresne, Miami Music Project This dynamic ensemble, comprised of South Florida’s most talented young musicians will delight you with a thrilling performance of Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony. Your opportunity to witness the power of music in the lives of our children and community is not to be missed! Co-presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center, […]
Article · October 20, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Rick Shiomi, Mu Performing Arts We just opened the world premiere of Four Destinies by Katie Hae Leo at Mixed Blood Theater on Saturday, October 15th. The terrific cast featured Katie Bradley, Sara Ochs, Nora Montanez, LaDawn James, Neil Schneider, Maria Kelly, Nicholas Freeman, Don Eitel, and Shanan Custer directed by Suzy Messerole. The play runs […]
Article · October 20, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Holly Zinner, Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art Children from three coastal counties participated in Studio Ohr Kids on October 8th. Children were able to work with artists to make clay masks, glaze vases, make jewelry and create their very own “George Ohr-like” moustache to wear while having their picture taken! Kids also had fun sinking their […]
Article · October 19, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad