By Angela McQuillan, Little Berlin On Friday, October 5th, a new set of sculptures were installed at the Little Berlin Fairgrounds. This sculpture series entitled “Ancient Structures for a New World” was created by the Cultural Arts Center at the Philadelphia Developmental Disabilities Corporation. The Cultural Arts Center at the PDDC strives to foster creativity, […]
Article · October 16, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Elizabeth R. Miller, Knight Foundation A restaurant on a construction-filled street is doing more than serving up Vietnamese food in St. Paul. It’s quickly becoming a case study for how the arts can create a sense of place. Mai Village sits squarely at the heart of the bustling five-block area known as “Little Mekong” near Minnesota’s State […]
Article · October 16, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Aaron Dworkin, The Sphinx Organization Nationally, Blacks and Latinos represent approximately 4.5% of American orchestras today. The Sphinx Virtuosi is a conductor-less ensemble of soloists composed of top young string musicians of color from across the country (formerly known as the Sphinx Chamber Orchestra). Their mission is of a singular importance: to present cutting edge repertoire […]
Article · October 15, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Abdo Sayegh, TU Dance TU Dance performed twice to a full house at the Fall For Dance Festival in New York City. Uri Sands and dancer Yusha Marie Sorzano danced High Heel Blues, a sassy, playful, utterly comedic duet based on a woman’s desire for shoes that she knows are no good for her, and the salesman who […]
Article · October 15, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
TODAY is the final day to submit your best idea for the arts in Philadelphia to the Knight Arts Challenge! Make sure you apply by midnight tonight. No idea is too large or too small, and everyone can apply. Here’s a reminder of our three basic rules: 1. Your idea is about the arts. 2. […]
Article · October 15, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Matthew Stiffler, Arab American National Museum Saturday, September 8, 2012 was a banner day at the Arab American National Museum. The building was filled with area youth, local and national media, and 100 comic book fans and Arab American community members, all celebrating the release of the first Arab American comic book superhero! Geoff […]
Article · October 12, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
The 2012 Knight Arts Challenge Miami is bigger and better than ever with the addition of its first People’s Choice Award. Knight Foundation has selected five local nominees from this year’s group of finalists – the rest is up to you.Vote for your favorite and the winner will receive $20,000 for their Miami art project. Click here to watch profiles […]
Article · October 12, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
In its first two years, Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia has awarded $5.4 million to 71 projects — all of which focus on engaging and enriching Philly’s neighborhoods through the arts. If you’ve got an idea that will bring fresh thinking, inspiration and innovation to the city’s cultural community, now is the time to apply: Applications […]
Article · October 12, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Laura Zimmerman, The McKnight Foundation Last fall, 120 artists sent me their résumés. They were not applying for a job at the Foundation, nor was I creating a hard copy LinkedIn. Artists agreed to share this career documentation as part of a year-long celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the McKnight Artist Fellowship program. In thinking about the history […]
Article · October 11, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
In order to promote economic stability for the city’s up-and-coming cultural community, Philadelphia’s University of the Arts strives to not only support its graduates, but also the community at large. The Creative Incubator program — for which UArts won a $120,000 grant in the second year of the Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia— already provides pre-seed […]
Article · October 10, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Andriana Abariotes, Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support Coalition I have a colleague who loves to quote this Buffalo Springfield song when he’s trying to explain the shift that is happening in neighborhoods here in the Twin Cities. And, as the song goes–what it is ain’t exactly clear—has been the easiest way to frame what we’re […]
Article · October 8, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad