By Tom Sarago, DANCECleveland The acclaimed Trey McIntyre Project, led by one of the most sought after choreographers working today arrives in Akron this fall for a full week of dance related activities. Co-presented by, The University of Akron, E.J. Thomas Hall and DANCECleveland, with lead support made possible through a thriving relationship with the […]
Article · August 2, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Dominique Breard, LegalArt LegalArt, Miami’s premiere residency program, is currently accepting applications for its Local and Visiting Residency Program. Deadlines are August 31 and October 1 (respectively). Please apply online or email us for more details. Responding to artists’ need for affordable space in Miami, LegalArt formed the city’s first live/work residency program in 2010. Open to […]
Article · July 31, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Raffaele Cardone, Miami Lyric Opera The production of Madama Butterfly recently performed at Olympia Theater and Colony Theatre has resulted in a genuine success in both houses. Lots of emotions, great attendance and beautiful reviews from all paper and electronic media. Daniella Carvalho in the role of Cio Cio San, moved the hearts of of the public […]
Article · July 31, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Peter Leggett, Walker West Music Academy Walker West Music Academy launched its first Young Artist Professional Training Program in Feb 2012 to enable young artist to compose, record and promote their own original music. The first program concluded in June and its emerging group, the Reflective Hues, celebrated the creation of their album with a cd […]
Article · July 31, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Rick Shiomi, Mu Performing Arts One of the basic premises of Mu is giving voice to Asian American culture and artists. At first glance, one might not think that our production of the musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine would serve that purpose. And yet I believe there are several […]
Article · July 31, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Garrick R. Black II, Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop YEPAW’s 23rd year lands them center stage at the University of Akron’s EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Sunday, July 22, 2012, well over 300 young people demonstrated their amazing talents in choral music, mime, dance, step, orchestra, sign language, drum line, video, photography, drama, creative writing and visual arts to an […]
Article · July 31, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Linda Harris, Center City District Philadelphia Janet Echelman determined to create moving columns of atomized water for her public sculpture Pulse after delving into the history of Philadelphia’s Centre Square, one of William Penn’s original five squares. Echelman’s unique work, to be showcased in the $50 million transformation of Dilworth Plaza adjacent to City […]
Article · July 30, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Michael Killoren, director Local Arts Agencies / Challenge America Fast-Track National Endowment for the Arts Early on in the Knight/NEA Community Arts Journalism Challenge, it became abundantly clear that the local arts agencies (LAA) in each of the Knight cities were well-positioned to scan the local environment for potential projects and partners. So naturally, when the NEA […]
Article · July 29, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
On July 25, the PBS Newshour featured Detroit’s arts and culture scene on its national broadcast. Rich Homberg, president and general manager of Detroit Public Television, calls the piece “a rich, interesting and very-Detroit look at some of the world-class people who create art in Detroit and take Detroit to the world.” Enjoy the video above and […]
Article · July 27, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
By Teatro del Pueblo staff Teatro del Pueblo is once again partnering with the West Side Theater Project to bring a community-based musical to the West Side neighborhood of St. Paul. Throughout the year, Teatro del Pueblo’s Executive Director, Alberto Justiniano gathered stories through story circles and created an original libretto. In collaboration with Harry Waters, Director, […]
Article · July 25, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad
Good news. The Community Arts Journalism Challenge has been extended nationwide through the Local Arts Agency (LAA) portfolio at the NEA. Locals may apply for support for “innovative collaborations and partnerships to strengthen arts journalism and arts criticism” under the August 9th deadline. Click here for info.
Article · July 25, 2012 by Valerie Nahmad