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Statewide Plein Air Exhibit

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.8″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.8″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”3.26.8″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.8″]  Photo by Sally Ince /News Tribune The Academy of Nature and Wildlife Arts in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources’ Rozier Gallery hosted the first annual statewide Plein Air exhibit. The exhibit pairs open air paintings from around the state with interpretative activities with DNR staff to explore Missouri’s diverse READ MORE

Edgar L. Smith, Jr. Elected Chair of Americans for the Arts’ Board of Directors

This post was originally published on this site(WASHINGTON, DC— March 26, 2024)— Nolen Bivens, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts (AFTA), announces that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected longtime arts advocate and Board member Edgar L. Smith, Jr. as its next Chair. Smith assumes this new role, having served as a READ MORE

Race Forward and Americans for the Arts Announce ‘Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy’

This post was originally published on this siteActivities to be held across the country from September 27-October 5 Monday, March 11, 2024 – Race Forward and Americans for the Arts (AFTA) today announced a Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy which will be held Sept. 27 – Oct. 5, 2024 in communities across READ MORE

Americans For The Arts And United States Conference Of Mayors Honor Elected Leaders From Missouri, New York, and Colorado and Poet Honey Bell-Bey For Their Steadfast Support of The Arts

This post was originally published on this site[WASHINGTON, DC, January 19, 2024]— Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors today presented the 2024 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards to three elected officials and an American poet at The United States Conference of Mayors 92nd Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. Award READ MORE

Americans for the Arts Endorse the Creative Workforce Investment Act

This post was originally published on this siteAmericans for the Americans for the Arts and the Arts Action Fund endorse the Creative Workforce Investment Act, legislation introduced by Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Ted Lieu (D-CA). The Senate companion of the Creative Economy Revitalization Act was introduced by U.S. Senator Ben Ray READ MORE