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• Tonys Benefit Event Postponed Amid Unrest

  03-06-2020 23:02 via nytimes.com
  
  Broadway.com delayed its “Show of Shows,” set to air Sunday online, in solidarity with those “in the fight for equality and unity” after George Floyd’s death, the site said.
  
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• Artists, Curators, and Dealers Launch Initiatives to Support Black Lives Matter Movement

  03-06-2020 23:00 via artnews.com
  
  As protests over the killing of George Floyd by policemen in Minneapolis have continued to rock the United States, many in the art world have gotten involved. Earlier this week, artists, curators, and dealers began unveiling initiatives intended to seek financial resources for Black Lives Matter–focused funds through the sales of artworks and promises to match related donations.
  On Tuesday, Arts.Black, a publication founded by critics Taylor Renee Aldridge and Jessica Lynne, sent an email
  
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• Omaha Summer Arts Festival To Go Virtual for the First Time due to COVID-19 - NET Nebraska

  03-06-2020 22:39 via netnebraska.org
  
  Omaha Summer Arts Festival To Go Virtual for the First Time due to COVID-19  NET Nebraska
  
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• As performing arts venues look to reopen, health officials urge safety - 13WHAM-TV

  03-06-2020 22:29 via 13wham.com
  As performing arts venues look to reopen, health officials urge safety  13WHAM-TV
  
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• ‘Shirley’ Review: A Writer as Scary as Her Stories

  03-06-2020 22:05 via nytimes.com
  
  Elisabeth Moss stars as Shirley Jackson in Josephine Decker’s gothic, feverish anti-biopic.
  
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• Generosity saved WHAM's traveling arts studio | Your Valley - Your Valley

  03-06-2020 21:52 via yourvalley.net
  
  Generosity saved WHAM's traveling arts studio | Your Valley  Your Valley
  
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• Arts Commentary: Consider the Self - I am George Floyd. I am Derek Chauvin. - artsfuse.org

  03-06-2020 21:45 via artsfuse.org
  Arts Commentary: Consider the Self - I am George Floyd. I am Derek Chauvin.  artsfuse.org
  
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• Need More Nature? Listen to 12 Essential Field Recordings

  03-06-2020 21:31 via nytimes.com
  
  Albums featuring chattering animals and roaring weather systems have blurred the boundaries of music and chance, new age and noise.
  
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• Opera House Arts plans relaunch in early 2021 | Lewiston Sun Journal - Lewiston Sun Journal

  03-06-2020 21:26 via sunjournal.com
  
  Opera House Arts plans relaunch in early 2021 | Lewiston Sun Journal  Lewiston Sun Journal
  
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• Arts series on The Green begins Thursday night - Delaware State News - Delaware State News

  03-06-2020 21:18 via delawarestatenews.net
  Arts series on The Green begins Thursday night - Delaware State News  Delaware State News
  
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• A Documentary for the #MeToo Era, for Better and Worse

  03-06-2020 21:12 via nytimes.com
  
  “On the Record” implicitly addresses longstanding criticism that black women have been overlooked in the conversation about sexual assault and power, but the film could have gone further.
  
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• A Documentary for the #MeToo Era

  03-06-2020 21:12 via nytimes.com
  
  “On the Record” implicitly addresses longstanding criticism that black women have been overlooked in the conversation about sexual assault and power, but the film could have gone further.
  
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• Southeast Michigan entertainment calendar June 5 - The Oakland Press

  03-06-2020 21:00 via theoaklandpress.com
  
  Southeast Michigan entertainment calendar June 5  The Oakland Press
  
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• Coronavirus cancels Tri-Cities Art in the Park. It would have been its 70th year - Tri-City Herald

  03-06-2020 20:57 via tri-cityherald.com
  
  Coronavirus cancels Tri-Cities Art in the Park. It would have been its 70th year  Tri-City Herald
  
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• CCM Recognizes Students with Leadership and Performing Arts Awards Utilizing Their Skills and Talents to Enhance the Life of the College - TAPinto.net

  03-06-2020 20:57 via tapinto.net
  
  CCM Recognizes Students with Leadership and Performing Arts Awards Utilizing Their Skills and Talents to Enhance the Life of the College  TAPinto.net
  
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• Hungry for Some Unclassifiable Theater? Dinner is Served

  03-06-2020 20:50 via nytimes.com
  
  If BAM is your jam (or places like it), here are digital offerings that offer weird Americana and bold visions from Europe. Plus: a 24-hour variety show.
  
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• Anacortes Arts Festival canceled | 360 | goskagit.com - goskagit.com

  03-06-2020 20:45 via goskagit.com
  Anacortes Arts Festival canceled | 360 | goskagit.com  goskagit.com
  
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• Barb Cram, President Of Falls Church Arts, Dies - Patch.com

  03-06-2020 20:39 via patch.com
  
  Barb Cram, President Of Falls Church Arts, Dies  Patch.com
  
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• Arts Fest Will Take Place Virtually, but Collectible Poster Tradition Continues - State College News

  03-06-2020 20:36 via statecollege.com
  
  Arts Fest Will Take Place Virtually, but Collectible Poster Tradition Continues  State College News
  
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• The Blumenthal changes part of its Broadway season lineup, preps for audience return - Charlotte Observer

  03-06-2020 20:31 via charlotteobserver.com
  
  The Blumenthal changes part of its Broadway season lineup, preps for audience return  Charlotte Observer
  
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• Martial arts training continues with the help of Zoom, social distancing and masks - Decaturish.com

  03-06-2020 20:27 via decaturish.com
  
  Martial arts training continues with the help of Zoom, social distancing and masks  Decaturish.com
  
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• Minneapolis’s Walker Art Center Becomes First Major U.S. Museum to Stop Contracting Police for Events

  03-06-2020 20:12 via artnews.com
  
  As U.S. museums become the subject of controversy for their responses to the ongoing protests over the killing of George Floyd by policemen in Minneapolis, one major art institution has said it will stop contracting the police for special events.
  The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis has made a public declaration saying that it will cut its ties to the Minneapolis Police Department. In an Instagram statement that explicitly mentioned the Black Lives Matter movement and Floyd’s death, the mu
  
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• Arts, theater remain vital during pandemic | Commentary - Orlando Sentinel

  03-06-2020 20:02 via orlandosentinel.com
  Arts, theater remain vital during pandemic | Commentary  Orlando Sentinel
  
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• The Videos That Rocked America. The Song That Knows Our Rage.

  03-06-2020 19:53 via nytimes.com
  
  Awash in the ghastly video mosaic shot by black people’s cameraphones, I found myself doubled over the kitchen sink. Then a lyric gave me strength.
  
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• The Best Paint Sets for Kids Will Inspire Boundless Creativity

  03-06-2020 19:49 via artnews.com
  
  Painting sets provide young artists everything they need to explore their creativity and enjoy hours of artmaking fun. The best sets include not only a variety of premium nontoxic paints but also paintbrushes, palettes, paper, canvas boards, a smock or apron, easel, and a convenient bag or carry case. Some sets include preprinted canvases with engaging themes, inspiring inexperienced artists to jump right in and paint. High-quality brushes are essential to learning the fine motor skills needed f
  
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• The Best Pencil Cases to Store Your Drawing Tools

  03-06-2020 19:48 via artnews.com
  
  If you’ve ever tried to organize your work table, you’ve probably realized that you’ve accumulated far too many writing and drawing implements to just keep lying around. A better solution would be to buy a pencil case, so at least your favorite tools can be kept in the same place. More than storage containers, these cases can, of course, be taken with you wherever you go. But which one to choose? We’ve rounded up some of the best below.
  
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• First Sunday Arts Festivals for June will be virtual | Eye On Annapolis - Eye On Annapolis

  03-06-2020 19:44 via eyeonannapolis.net
  First Sunday Arts Festivals for June will be virtual | Eye On Annapolis  Eye On Annapolis
  
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• Frank Rizzo Mural In South Philadelphia Vandalized As Mural Arts Ceases All Involvement - CBS Philly

  03-06-2020 19:35 via philadelphia.cbslocal.com
  
  Frank Rizzo Mural In South Philadelphia Vandalized As Mural Arts Ceases All Involvement  CBS Philly
  
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• The Best Mounting and Poster Putty for Affixing Your Artworks to Various Surfaces

  03-06-2020 19:32 via artnews.com
  
  Protect walls from damage and posters from falling by using mounting or poster putty to hang decor. Unlike nails, tacks, and duct tape, mounting and poster putty won’t leave holes or peel paint. Flexible and customizable, these putties are best used on hard surfaces to hold lightweight items. In addition to mounting objects on walls, putty is also great for household jobs like stopping rattling windows, securing candlesticks, and sticking a blotter to a desk. Browse our selection of the be
  
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• The Best Pastel Pencils For Experiments in Blending and Detailing

  03-06-2020 19:31 via artnews.com
  
  If you find the dust and residue of pastel sticks unappealing, consider picking up a set of pastel pencils. Basically a thin pastel lead encased in a pencil body, these tools are low in mess but vibrant in color—much more so than colored pencils. Because the core is made of pure pigment with a binder, it is blendable, smudgeable, and compatible with other pastel forms. Artists who do love soft pastel sticks might still choose pastel pencils to render details and smaller drawings that are m
  
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• Cannes 2020: What Films Would Have Premiered at the Film Festival?

  03-06-2020 19:31 via nytimes.com
  
  Though the event was scuttled by a global pandemic, organizers have released an official lineup with movies from Wes Anderson and others.
  
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• The Best Air-Dry Clays for Fast and Easy Crafting

  03-06-2020 19:30 via artnews.com
  
  People have been creating clay objects from the beginning of their time on earth, and artists continue to do so today. Air-dry clays were developed for artists who desire the integrity of clay but do not have easy access to a kiln. Most air-dry clays are mineral based and have properties comparable to those of traditional clays. They harden within a few days and do not need to be fired to create a permanent form. Air-dry clay vessels and sculptures are more fragile than traditionally kiln-fired
  
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• Stream These 15 Great Titles Before They Leave Netflix This Month

  03-06-2020 19:22 via nytimes.com
  
  The list could have been twice as long. But this should help you prioritize.
  
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• Music Compositions on Visual Arts: Salvador Dali set June 11 - CapeGazette.com

  03-06-2020 19:06 via capegazette.com
  
  Music Compositions on Visual Arts: Salvador Dali set June 11  CapeGazette.com
  
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• Annual Elisa's Run for the Arts Will Be Conducted Virtually - TAPinto.net

  03-06-2020 19:00 via tapinto.net
  
  Annual Elisa's Run for the Arts Will Be Conducted Virtually  TAPinto.net
  
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• No joke: Comedy clubs in Naples, Fort Myers lead arts venues in reopening - Naples Daily News

  03-06-2020 18:59 via naplesnews.com
  
  No joke: Comedy clubs in Naples, Fort Myers lead arts venues in reopening  Naples Daily News
  
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• Musicians Push Industry to Support Justice With Money, Not Hashtags

  03-06-2020 18:57 via nytimes.com
  
  After the day of reflection #BlackoutTuesday, Warner Music announced a $100 million fund. Additional labels and tech platforms have promised unspecified contributions to other groups.
  
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• RAW Moves National Arts Drive, a Worldwide Exhibition, to June 20 - Westword

  03-06-2020 18:53 via westword.com
  
  RAW Moves National Arts Drive, a Worldwide Exhibition, to June 20  Westword
  
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• John Wai Martial Arts Academy reopens doors to students - Sun Sentinel

  03-06-2020 18:43 via sun-sentinel.com
  John Wai Martial Arts Academy reopens doors to students  Sun Sentinel
  
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• Tate Modern and Tate Britain Plan August Reopening, With Significant Drop in Attendance

  03-06-2020 18:27 via artnews.com
  
  The Tate museum network, which comprises institutions in London, Liverpool, and St. Ives, was one of the first British art entities to temporarily close in March amid the coronavirus pandemic. Now, Tate Modern and Tate Britain have revealed plans to reopen in early August, barring an increase in cases in the United Kingdom.
  In an interview with the Art Newspaper, Tate director Maria Balshaw said that the institutions are expecting 30 percent of its pre-pandemic visitors numbers. That figure is r
  
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• Beaver Co. artists appear in 'virtual' 3 Rivers Arts Festival - Ellwood City Ledger

  03-06-2020 18:15 via ellwoodcityledger.com
  
  Beaver Co. artists appear in 'virtual' 3 Rivers Arts Festival  Ellwood City Ledger
  
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• The Short North and Franklinton: A Tale of Two Arts Districts - Columbus Monthly

  03-06-2020 18:02 via columbusmonthly.com
  The Short North and Franklinton: A Tale of Two Arts Districts  Columbus Monthly
  
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• Charles Lippincott, Who Hyped ‘Star Wars,’ Is Dead at 80

  03-06-2020 17:57 via nytimes.com
  
  In handling publicity for George Lucas’s 1977 blockbuster, he helped create a playbook for future science fiction movies.
  
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• Anacortes Arts Festival canceled for 2020 | News | goskagit.com - goskagit.com

  03-06-2020 17:56 via goskagit.com
  Anacortes Arts Festival canceled for 2020 | News | goskagit.com  goskagit.com
  
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• To-Do List: Arts and entertainment picks for Columbians in self-isolation (June 3-10) - Charleston Post Courier

  03-06-2020 17:53 via postandcourier.com
  
  To-Do List: Arts and entertainment picks for Columbians in self-isolation (June 3-10)  Charleston Post Courier
  
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• Arts at Home: June 4 - 8 - L.A. Weekly

  03-06-2020 17:35 via laweekly.com
  
  Arts at Home: June 4 - 8  L.A. Weekly
  
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• Stokes County Arts Council awards scholarships - The Stokes News

  03-06-2020 17:33 via thestokesnews.com
  
  Stokes County Arts Council awards scholarships  The Stokes News
  
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• As Revenues Evaporate, Arts Institutions Adapt Their Fundraising to Survive - Inside Philanthropy

  03-06-2020 17:11 via insidephilanthropy.com
  As Revenues Evaporate, Arts Institutions Adapt Their Fundraising to Survive  Inside Philanthropy
  
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• Dot Courson receives Mississippi Arts Commission grant | Pontotoc - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

  03-06-2020 17:07 via djournal.com
  Dot Courson receives Mississippi Arts Commission grant | Pontotoc  Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
  
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• Italians Rediscover Their Museums, With No Tourists in Sight

  03-06-2020 17:03 via nytimes.com
  
  As Italy gradually reopens its museums after a three-month lockdown, locals are enjoying treasures long lost to visiting hordes.
  
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