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• Urban Arts Fest plans separate events through September to stay safe from COVID-19 - Salt Lake Tribune

  13-08-2020 22:36 via sltrib.com
  
  Urban Arts Fest plans separate events through September to stay safe from COVID-19  Salt Lake Tribune
  
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• I’m a Type-A Know-It-All. Leslie Knope Showed Me That’s a Good Thing.

  13-08-2020 22:20 via nytimes.com
  
  Amy Poehler’s character on “Parks and Recreation” is a vindication for principled, chatty ladies everywhere, even if her idealism feels impossible nowadays.
  
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• Tobe Nwigwe Never Planned to Go Viral. Then He Rapped About Breonna Taylor.

  13-08-2020 22:13 via nytimes.com
  
  The Houston rapper and singer has been making music with a close-knit team for five years. A 44-second track released in July brought his message to a larger audience.
  
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• A Bouquet of Group Art Shows Near Houston Street

  13-08-2020 21:51 via nytimes.com
  
  These expansive exhibitions, in galleries on or near the Lower East Side, create an immersive sense of art and the reawakening art scene.
  
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• Theater to Stream: ‘Finish the Fight’ and a Starry ‘Jacksonian’

  13-08-2020 21:14 via nytimes.com
  
  This month, watch Ming Peiffer’s play about the women’s suffrage movement and a virtual reading that reunites Ed Harris and Bill Pullman.
  
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• Massachusetts Forces Two Theaters to Reduce Seating Capacity

  13-08-2020 21:14 via nytimes.com
  
  Only 50 audience members apiece will be allowed to attend tent performances of “Godspell” and “Harry Clarke" in the Berkshires.
  
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• On View: 'Terry Adkins: Resounding' at Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis, Mo. - Culture Type

  13-08-2020 21:01 via culturetype.com
  
  On View: 'Terry Adkins: Resounding' at Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis, Mo.  Culture Type
  
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• The Best Drafting Chairs for Long Hours of Work

  13-08-2020 20:31 via artnews.com
  
  When you’re getting up close and personal with your tabletop art, a drafting chair is essential. It will allow you to reach the perfect height, with varied backs, armrests, ergonomic seating, and more to choose from. Some adjust with more precision than others, while many prioritize comfort over changeability. As you know, an artist might spend countless hours at a time in that drafting chair, and a wooden schoolroom style is just not going to cut it. From high-tech splurges to affordable
  
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• Vermont Arts Council announces special funding round to help artists with Covid-19 relief - vtdigger.org

  13-08-2020 20:16 via vtdigger.org
  
  Vermont Arts Council announces special funding round to help artists with Covid-19 relief  vtdigger.org
  
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• ‘Boys State’ Review: Give Me a Teen and I’ll Show You a Politician

  13-08-2020 20:12 via nytimes.com
  
  The winning if overly eager-to-please documentary “Boys State” looks at an annual educational program for teenage boys.
  
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• ‘Lovecraft Country’ Review: Nightmare on Jim Crow Street

  13-08-2020 19:48 via nytimes.com
  
  HBO’s new horror series sends a Black family on a quest across 1950s America, where anyone they see might be a monster.
  
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• Steve McQueen and Chloé Zhao Works Will Play at the New York Film Festival

  13-08-2020 19:38 via nytimes.com
  
  The main slate also includes documentaries by Jia Zhangke and Frederick Wiseman in an event that has been reshaped by the pandemic.
  
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• Export's Ethnic Food & Music Fest a go; Delmont's Apple'n Arts Festival, Pilgrimage canceled - TribLIVE

  13-08-2020 19:34 via triblive.com
  
  Export's Ethnic Food & Music Fest a go; Delmont's Apple'n Arts Festival, Pilgrimage canceled  TribLIVE
  
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• The Best Embroidery Floss for Vibrant Creations

  13-08-2020 19:13 via artnews.com
  
  A stitch in time saves nine. Do your research on the best thread before you start your embroidery or friendship-bracelet project. Embroidery floss is a special thread made up of six twisted fine cotton strands. Easily parse out one or a few of the threads to adjust the thickness for patterns that require threads of different widths. Packaged in small bundles called skeins, each skein includes eight meters of floss. Available in a kaleidoscope of colors, embroidery floss leaves you spoiled for ch
  
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• The Best Fabric Trims for Adding a Decorative Touch to Fiber Works

  13-08-2020 19:07 via artnews.com
  
  Ranging from ribbons, tassels, fringe, and cording, fabric trim is a decorative embellishment used to add a finishing touch to sewing and craft projects. With a variety of styles, colors, and materials to choose from, trim can be used in home décor, upholstery, apparel, quilting, and more. Our picks below will help you find the best fabric trim for your project needs. 
  
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• The Best Felting Wool for Sculpting, Sewing, and More

  13-08-2020 19:03 via artnews.com
  
  Softer than a knit but tougher than a weave, felt is a versatile, malleable material used for everything from sculpting to sewing. Thought to have been discovered when prehistoric hunters and gatherers inadvertently compressed sheep’s wool while they slept, felting might be one of the oldest textile-making processes. Felt needling is a beginner-friendly sculpting method, with a range of possibilities. A process by which one tangles fibers together using a barbed tool, you need a special ki
  
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• 9/11 Light Tribute to Take Different Shape

  13-08-2020 19:03 via nytimes.com
  
  The twin columns will not be projected into the sky this year because of coronavirus concerns for the workers who put it together. But other buildings may shine blue.
  
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• Restore and Decorate With the Best Spray Paints for Metal

  13-08-2020 18:57 via artnews.com
  
  If you have rusty patio furniture or peeling metal decorations around the house, you can restore them so they look almost new. With the right preparation and paint, you can prolong the life of any metal surface while protecting it from future damage. Spray paints are convenient to use, particularly on irregular surfaces, but it’s imperative that you choose a product that is compatible with the item you’re restoring. Our roundup of spray paints for metal, from products that resist rus
  
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• Phillips to Sell $12.5 M. Basquiat Painting at New Southampton Location

  13-08-2020 18:55 via artnews.com
  
  With blue-chip galleries like Hauser & Wirth Pace, Skarstedt, Van de Weghe, and others having recently opened new outposts on New York’s Long Island, Phillips revealed on Thursday that it will open a space in Southampton. The auction house, which joins Sotheby’s and Christie’s in expanding to the Hamptons, will open its new outpost on August 14 with a curated exhibition of 20th-century and contemporary art, as well as design pieces, jewelry, and watches.
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• Arts Midwest to distribute an additional $1.5 million through United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund - Pilot News

  13-08-2020 18:54 via thepilotnews.com
  
  Arts Midwest to distribute an additional $1.5 million through United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund  Pilot News
  
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• The Best Utility Carts for Moving and Storing Supplies

  13-08-2020 18:52 via artnews.com
  
  For kitchens, garages, offices, classrooms, and art studios, a utility cart is an efficient and convenient way to store and transport materials. Available in different styles and sizes, utility carts should be selected on the basis of functional aspects (such as shelving options), material durability, weight capacity, and how easy the cart is to maneuver. Our picks below will help you find the best utility cart for your needs.
  
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• The Best Outdoor Paint for Artworks and Home Improvement

  13-08-2020 18:44 via artnews.com
  
  Rusty lawn chairs and peeling deck paint can ruin the vibe of any outdoor hangout. Fortunately, you can easily refresh these old surfaces with a good coat of paint. When choosing a product, you should consider not only the surface material but also what kind of weather it is exposed to, from UV light to humidity. Overwhelmed by your options? We’ve scoured the market to find the best outdoor paints for all kinds of projects.
  
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• The Best Tracing Wheels for Creating Fabric Works

  13-08-2020 18:40 via artnews.com
  
  Have you ever walked down your store’s sewing aisle and wondered what those little pizza cutters were doing there? Actually, they’re tracing wheels, used to mark darts, button placement, seams, pleats, and folds on fabric. A serrated metal wheel mounted on a wooden or plastic handle, this tool is often used in conjunction with transfer paper. Simply lay a sheet between the fabric and the tool and run the edge of the wheel along the surface of the paper in the shape of your desired pa
  
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• The Best Heavy-Duty Sewing Machines for Tough and Thick Fabrics

  13-08-2020 18:37 via artnews.com
  
  Take your sewing projects to the next level with a heavy-duty sewing machine. While a regular machine does well with most jobs, some textiles and projects require more robust sewing power. Heavy-duty machines have no problem stitching through heavy fabrics like leather and denim and are well equipped to handle thick layers of fabric. A heavy-duty sewing machine is a big investment, and it’s important to do your research before selecting a product. Browse our roundup of the best options bel
  
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• The Best Letter Stencils for Artworks and Crafts

  13-08-2020 18:33 via artnews.com
  
  Letter stencils are a great tool for artists, designers, draftsmen, and anyone else who wants a quick, easy, low-tech way to add consistent and precise lettering to art, murals, signs, and other projects. They are available in a variety of fonts and sizes, from small calligraphic scripts to large, blocky lettering. Peruse our guide, below, to find the best letter stencils for your project.
  
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• The Best Professional Steamers for Smoothing Fabrics

  13-08-2020 18:28 via artnews.com
  
  Steamers are a wonderful alternative to ironing, ideal for artists working with large-scale textile artworks that are prone to wrinkling. Within minutes, wrinkles disappear from almost every fabric. Steam allows textile fibers to temporarily relax, which means wrinkles are released and fabrics flattened quickly for beautiful results. Steamers also are excellent for theater curtains, banners, wall hangings, silkscreen prints on fabric, and of course clothing and costumes. The hot air freshens fab
  
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• Amid Turmoil, SFAI Will Resume Offering Classes in the Fall, Leaving Staff with Concerns

  13-08-2020 18:28 via artnews.com
  
  After four months of turmoil, the San Francisco Art Institute, one of the United States’s top art schools, threw a curveball in late July when it announced that it would resume degree-granting classes this fall for those within a year of earning a degree. The nearly 150-year-old school had suspended academic programs indefinitely in March as the result of a long-brewing financial crisis that was disastrously worsened by the pandemic.Back in March, SFAI said that it saw “no clear path
  
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• The Best Adhesive Foam Mounting Tape for Displaying Artworks

  13-08-2020 18:08 via artnews.com
  
  Artists grab mounting tape for a variety of reasons: It’s great for a quick fix when installing awkward artworks, and it works well with a wide variety of materials. Foam mounting tapes are handy for quickly bonding two materials together (though not recommended for fine art or photography applications, where an archival adhesive is preferable), and stronger tapes can be used to affix art with nontraditional surfaces to a wall. All told, these tapes are a great alternative to nails or scre
  
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• 9 Things to Do This Weekend

  13-08-2020 18:05 via nytimes.com
  
  How can you get your cultural fix when many arts institutions remain closed? Our writers offer suggestions for what to listen to and watch.
  
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• Phillips Auction House to Open Hamptons Location

  13-08-2020 18:04 via nytimes.com
  
  The new space in Southampton will open on Friday with 70 works from upcoming auctions, like Jean-Michel Basquiat’s “Portrait of A-One A.K.A. King.”
  
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• Aesha Ash Takes Her Place at the Head of the Class

  13-08-2020 18:00 via nytimes.com
  
  This former City Ballet dancer becomes the first Black female member of the School of American Ballet’s permanent faculty. Yes, it’s a big deal.
  
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• The Best Double-Pointed Needles for Knitting in the Round

  13-08-2020 17:46 via artnews.com
  
  Double-pointed knitting needles can be intimidating, even for experienced knitters. Unlike single-pointed needles, they come in sets of four or five, so you’re keeping track of at least eight points at once. These tools, however, can greatly expand your knitting repertoire, as they let you knit tubular pieces—knitting in the round, in knitters’ parlance. They also let you knit tubes with smaller circumferences (a limitation of circular needles). Browse our choices below, and yo
  
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• Kurt Luedtke, Newspaperman Turned Screenwriter, Dies at 80

  13-08-2020 17:06 via nytimes.com
  
  He led The Detroit Free Press at 33, then gave up journalism for Hollywood. “Absence of Malice” was one result; an Oscar for “Out of Africa” was another.
  
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• ‘Martin Margiela: In His Own Words’ Review: A Visionary’s Handiwork

  13-08-2020 16:51 via nytimes.com
  
  A rather conventional documentary about a fashion designer whose creations were anything but.
  
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• Arts & Historic District Partners Launch Federal Courthouse/Post Office Improvement Project Downtown - TXK Today

  13-08-2020 16:18 via txktoday.com
  
  Arts & Historic District Partners Launch Federal Courthouse/Post Office Improvement Project Downtown  TXK Today
  
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• He Wasn’t Toscanini, but He Made Orchestras Sing

  13-08-2020 16:00 via nytimes.com
  
  New box sets continue the debate over John Barbirolli, the New York Philharmonic’s music director from 1937 to ’42.
  
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• Arts This Week: Art On The Greenway And Boston Landmarks Orchestra - wgbh.org

  13-08-2020 15:32 via wgbh.org
  
  Arts This Week: Art On The Greenway And Boston Landmarks Orchestra  wgbh.org
  
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• The T List: Five Things We Recommend This Week

  13-08-2020 15:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Fine-art postcards, Bottega Veneta rain boots — and more.
  
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• Art Commission Votes to Remove Philly’s Columbus Statue and More: Morning Links from August 13, 2020

  13-08-2020 15:00 via artnews.com
  
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  The Philadelphia Art Commission voted to remove the city’s statue of Christopher Columbus in Marconi Plaza and place it in temporary storage. [WHYY]
  Staff at the Milwaukee Art Museum have announced plans to join the union that already represents the institution’s security guards. [The Art Newspaper]
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• To the Mathematician Eugenia Cheng, There’s No Gap Between Art and Science

  13-08-2020 14:50 via nytimes.com
  
  “The boundaries between subjects are really artificial constructs by humans, like the boundaries between colors in a rainbow.”
  
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• Tales of Hope and Resilience as a Museum Reopens

  13-08-2020 14:00 via nytimes.com
  
  An outdoor exhibition of quarantine stories at the New-York Historical Society offers a healing space for emotionally drained New Yorkers. The museum invites visitors to record their own experiences.
  
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• ‘The Bay of Silence’ Review: Awash With Secrets

  13-08-2020 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  This British-Dutch thriller heaps on the supporting characters but doesn’t give them much room to breathe.
  
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• ‘Sputnik’ Review: A Return From Space, With a Little Something

  13-08-2020 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  This Russian sci-fi horror picture strongly advises that what you find in space should stay there.
  
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• ‘Spree’ Review: Desperately Seeking Likes

  13-08-2020 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  A ride-share driver turns serial killer in this depressing social-media thriller.
  
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• ‘Represent’ Review: Running for Office, and Seeking More Than Votes

  13-08-2020 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  In this documentary, three women, driven by a desire to reshape their communities, seek office.
  
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• ‘Change of Life’ Review: A Film From a Portuguese Master, Newly Restored

  13-08-2020 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Paulo Rocha’s 1966 triumph is set in a Portuguese fishing village, where residents live hand-to-mouth.
  
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• ‘An Easy Girl’ Review: Carnal Knowledge

  13-08-2020 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  An inexperienced teenager and her more sophisticated cousin experience a transformative summer in this smart and sultry coming-of-age story.
  
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• Agnes Chow, Mulan and a Hong Kong Protest Meme

  13-08-2020 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Supporters of Ms. Chow, a 23-year-old activist detained under Hong Kong’s national security law, flooded Twitter with images comparing her to the Chinese folk heroine.
  
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• Some Light in the Darkness for London’s West End

  13-08-2020 11:01 via nytimes.com
  
  The Donmar Warehouse is the first major playhouse in the city to reopen, with a socially distanced sound installation.
  
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• Why You Should Still Care About ‘Bicycle Thieves’

  13-08-2020 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  On the unforgettable heartbreak and enduring pleasures of an Italian neorealist masterpiece.
  
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