By Locust Projects Locust Projects is pleased to announce its second annual Billboard Project. Argentinean-born, Miami-based artist Agustina Woodgate, has been selected to present site-specific artwork for billboards and bus shelters surrounding Miami’s Design District and Miami Beach in November and December 2011. A reception for the artist will be held at Locust Projects on […]
Article · October 12, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
Artist Darla Jackson has big ideas to help sculptors create their works safely while using heavy-duty tools. Her idea to create the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, where artists can use these tools, have storage space and get one-on-one help with projects, won her $20,000 in the first year of the Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia. As an […]
Article · October 12, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Meranda Stuart, Matrix Theatre Company October is very busy at Matrix Theatre. Currently, our teen company is in its last week of dress rehearsal for Southwest Story. Southwest Story is a collaboratively written play by Matrix co-founder Wes Nethercott and youth members. The plot of this show is based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. […]
Article · October 11, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
There are lots of great ideas out there, but how can you make your application for the Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia stand out? Think outside of the box – innovation is welcomed and encouraged. Think big – how can an idea rooted in the arts engage communities and transform lives? Do you see a hole […]
Article · October 11, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By MOCAD Staff The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit is proud and excited to be celebrating the art and cultural hub that it has become in Detroit and Midtown in just five short years. On Friday, October 14th, MOCAD will be throwing a layered, artful and otherwise fun-filled party, inviting anyone and everyone who has […]
Article · October 10, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Gregory Lucas-Myers, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History You cannot describe a museum without the context of history. Go ahead, try… you can’t. When you get down to it, the duty of a museum is to make sure that the lessons of history are not only remembered, but also applied in the […]
Article · October 7, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Rick Shiomi, Mu Performing Arts Mu Performing Arts held its first preproduction community forum related to our mainstage production of Four Destinies by Katie Hae Leo. The play itself looks at the issue of adoption through four different characters of Korean, African American, Latino and Caucasian backgrounds. The forum was held on September 25, […]
Article · October 7, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Erik Lambertsen, Knight Foundation I stepped down the staircase to the third track and opened the heavy glass door to Market East Station’s platform. I examined the weary faces of those about to join me for another long commute. Some contemplated daily responsibilities of making dinner and taking care of their families. Others smoldered […]
Article · October 7, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
Monday, October 10 tune in for the announcement of the Knight/NEA Community Arts Journalism Challenge finalists from 1:00-2:30 pm EST. Viewers can watch the announcement online via a live webcast, as well as the following discussion with the five winners. Joan Shigekawa, senior deputy chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, andDennis Scholl, vice president/arts at Knight Foundation, will […]
Article · October 7, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
By Susan Schaffhausen, Penumbra Theatre Company The Signature Series is a new initiative from Penumbra Theatre Company to make its award-winning production style of authentic African American plays available to theaters and presenters around the country. Four award-winning plays, including “A Raisin In the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” by August […]
Article · October 7, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad
Have a question about the Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia? We’re giving you two opportunities to learn more and get your questions answered before the Oct. 31 application deadline. Gather your questions and join us for a live web chat or meet Knight Foundation reps in person at our town hall meeting. And don’t forget, follow […]
Article · October 7, 2011 by Valerie Nahmad