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Welcome Back, Blue Star Museums!

Art Works — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:59:17 +0000

May 25, 2012 By Rebecca Gross From Charleston to New York City, Rocco was up and down the east coast this week celebrating the launch of Blue Star Museums. Now in its third year, the program honors active duty service members and their families by offering free admission to over 1,600 participating museums between Memorial [...]

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Art Works Podcast: Melissa Walker

Art Works — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:19:01 +0000

May 24, 2012 By Josephine Reed Artwork by a service member participating in the NICoE’s Healing Arts Program. Image courtesy of NICoE In this week’s podcast, art therapist Melissa Walker takes us through the Healing Arts program at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. NICoE is a [...]

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Thoughts on Christian Art | Rick Booye

soar — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:39:00 +0000

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Rick Booye

Art is creative material use of the imagination. That is, it is the extension into material reality of human thought in the form of music, sculpture, design, drawing/painting and so forth. It takes abstract ideas of beauty and form and materializes them for others to view, hear, enjoy, critique, absorb and consider. Art comes from the imagination, which is the God-given capacity to visualize something before it takes material shape or form. Only two beings in the universe make art: God (his art is called creation) and His primary artistic expression—humans. (Yes, humans are works of art, God’s art). No other creatures (including angels as far as we can tell) make art. Art among humans is an amazing evidence for God’s existence. It is a pointer to a sort of creativity that inexplicable apart from the existence of a creative God.

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Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Art Exhibit & Reception

soar — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:17:53 +0000

Friday evening, June 1st.at 6:30 a public reception and art exhibit is the culmination of the three day Masterpiece Christian Artists Conference. More than 25 West Coast artists at this year’s conference aspire to technical excellence through painting workshops with acclaimed teachers, including Medford native Chris Hopkins. Artists aspire to use their talents to create a resurgence of Biblically themed art. This year’s featured artist is Thomas Blackshear, whose dramatic piece “Forgiven” has touched hearts and lives worldwide. At the Box R Ranch, Great Western Hall, on the Greensprings in Ashland. $10 for adults includes dessert. Students 12 & up $5, and children are free.

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Final Details on the 1st Annual Takin’ it to the Street Chalk Art & Music Festival

soar — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:12:14 +0000

“ Come One , Come All “…On June 23 & 24, 2012 we are starting our very 1st Annual Chalk Art & Music Festival here in downtown Medford!

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Sundance Institute & Americans for the Arts Release National Arts Policy Roundtable Report

Americans for the Arts News — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:38:54 +0000

The Sundance Institute and Americans for the Arts have released a new report based on findings from the most recent National Arts Policy Roundtable, Innovating for Impact: Arts-Based Solutions for a Stronger America. It recomme...

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Google Out-Doodles Itself Again

Tim Mikulski — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:02:54 +0000

The geniuses at Google are at it again. Today’s doodle on Google.com, honors the late Dr. Robert Moog on his 78th birthday. Moog invented the electronic synthesizer...the Google Moog has 19 full-functioning knobs, one wheel, a switch and four tracks that let you record up to 30 seconds of overlaid audio. As with the Les Paul Guitar doodle, you can play, record and share, via a link or Google Plus. The Bob Moog Foundation is holding a contest on their blog for the most creative composition which will be awarded with a special set of DVDs and software ($300 value) made by Arturia.

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2012 Midsummers Dream Festival

Briscoe Artwing — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:00:04 +0000

http://www.midsummerfest.com/ The Briscoe ArtWing Announces the 2012 MidSummer's Dream Festival. Join us June 16 from 10am - 6pm & June 17 from 11am - 5pm for Art, Music, Dance performances, art workshops and a 1pm parade each day! Click on the poster to go to the Festival's website for a complete lineup of festival events!

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Chatting with the Champ

Art Works — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:55:55 +0000

May 22, 2012 by Kristen Dupard, 2012 Poetry Out Loud National Champion 2012 Poetry Out Loud National Champion Kristen Dupard recites during the Poetry Out Loud National Finals on May 15, 2012. Photo by James Kegley Kristen Dupard has had quite a busy May! Not only did she go stanza a stanza—so to speak—with 52 [...]

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Advance Registration for Annual Convention Ends May 23!
Find Out About Our Unique Town Hall Panel

Americans for the Arts News — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:12:13 +0000

Wednesday, May 23 marks the advance registration deadline for the Americans for the Arts Annual Convention in San Antonio. While you are still welcome to register on-site, it is the last day to save an additional $75 by regist...

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