In a challenging economic cycle, 50 artists received a welcomed year-end bonus for a job well done: each received a $50,000 unrestricted grant from United States Artists (USA). The advocacy organization has announced the 2009 recipients of the USA Fellowship, which annually recognizes “the caliber and impact” of artists ranging from literature, media and the [...]
Finders Keepers: An Innovative Campaign to Promote Bead Art
December 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Handcrafted beads are now being found in more places than jewelry boxes, thanks to an innovative marketing campaign sponsored by the International Society of Glass Beadmakers. Over the past year, the group has recruited hundreds of glass bead artists to participate in a “Release-A-Bead” program, which aims to share the beauty of the craft with [...]
Free Museum Admission
September 1, 2009 By 1 Comment
Hundreds of museums nationwide are offering FREE GENERAL ADMISSION on Saturday, September 26 in celebration of Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day. Click here to find participating museums near you. Then, don’t forget to print the free admission card here. For more information, go to http://smithsonianmag.com/museumday/.
The Arts in the News
July 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment