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Statewide Plein Air Exhibit

Posted on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 by pedsptedd

[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

Americans for the Arts Gathers National Leaders to Advocate for Arts Funding on Capitol Hill

Posted on December 8, 2024December 9, 2024 by pedsptedd

This post was originally published on this site (Washington, D.C., December 9, 2024)—Americans for the Arts (AFTA) is proud to host 16 national arts and culture leaders from 13 states for its third Legislative Fly-In of the year. On December 9-10, representatives from California, Florida, Idaho, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, READ MORE

Cleveland Councilman Kevin Conwell Receives Annual Leadership Award From Americans for the Arts and the National League of Cities

Posted on November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 by pedsptedd

This post was originally published on this site Americans for the Arts and the National League of Cities present Councilman Kevin Conwell of Cleveland, Ohio, with the 2024 Public Leadership in the Arts Award for a City Council Member. This award honors city council members who have consistently advocated for pro-arts legislation, funding, and promotion READ MORE

Americans for the Arts and Americans for the Arts Action Fund Joint Statement on the 2024 Elections

Posted on November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 by pedsptedd

This post was originally published on this site Congratulations to those who won their elections on November 5th. Americans for the Arts has a long and robust working relationship with both political parties, which is essential to advancing federal policy goals. We will continue to advocate for the creative sector at the federal level READ MORE

Learn About Handwork 2026: Celebrating Craft During America’s Semiquincentennial

Posted on October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 by pedsptedd

This post was originally published on this site Craft in America is pleased to announce the launch of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a national Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade, both throughout our history and in contemporary life. Handwork 2026 will be a year-long collaboration among organizations, educators, and makers to READ MORE

House Majority Vote Saves Millions in Funding for NEA and NEH

Posted on August 19, 2024September 2, 2024 by pedsptedd

This post was originally published on this site United States Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of protecting funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) during a House floor session yesterday evening, July 23. Republican Josh Brecheen had proposed two amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 Department of READ MORE