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• Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative Gives Students Chance at the Arts - NBC Chicago

  27-01-2021 23:58 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative Gives Students Chance at the Arts  NBC Chicago
  
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• Christopher Little, Who Built an Empire Around a Boy Wizard, Dies at 79

  27-01-2021 23:39 via nytimes.com
  
  As a struggling literary agent in London, he took a chance on J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, turning her books into the most lucrative literary franchise in history.
  
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• Media that matters: Peter Walker talks Digital Media Art - taosnews

  27-01-2021 23:35 via taosnews.com
  
  Media that matters: Peter Walker talks Digital Media Art  taosnews
  
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• Cloris Leachman, Oscar Winner and TV Comedy Star, Dies

  27-01-2021 23:31 via nytimes.com
  
  “The Last Picture Show” made her a star, but she may be best remembered for drawing laughs on “Mary Tyler Moore,” “Phyllis” and “Malcolm in the Middle.”
  
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• The Best Punch Needle Cloth and Fabric for Embroidery Projects

  27-01-2021 23:26 via artnews.com
  
  Whether you thread your punch needle with yarn or embroidery floss, you’ll need a dependable foundation cloth. Because this fiber art, as its name suggests, relies on the repetition of a relatively vigorous gesture, it’s crucial that this cloth is durable, capable of maintaining its weave with every punch. You can use a variety of fabrics, from monk’s cloth—the most popular choice for traditional punch needle rug hooking—to traditional linen, but the weave tightness
  
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• The Best Punch Needle Frames for Your Fiber Creations

  27-01-2021 23:24 via artnews.com
  
  Even the work of the most diligent punch needle artists can be ruined without the use of a proper frame, which is why it’s important that you take care to choose a sturdy one. Designed to grip backing fabric, these structures keep your work surface level and unwrinkled so you can punch continuously without facing the unpleasantness of a slack canvas. Most frames are reusable, while others are designed for immediate display. Find your next go-to frame in our picks below.
  
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• Getty Grants Offer First Look at 2024 Pacific Standard Time: Indigenous Science, Environmental Racism, and More

  27-01-2021 23:23 via artnews.com
  
  Since its first iteration opened at venues across Southern California in 2011, Pacific Standard Time, a wide-ranging initiative by the Getty Foundation, has come to be seen as a game-changer for helping fund exhibitions devoted to art long under-known by the mainstream. On Wednesday, the public got its first look at what the 2024 edition, “Art x Science x LA,” might offer. The foundation has now revealed the first 52 projects at 45 institutions that it will receive a collected $5 mil
  
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• The Best Punch Needle Tools for a Classic Stitching Method

  27-01-2021 23:22 via artnews.com
  
  Combining the dexterity and accessibility of embroidery with the instant gratification of rug tufting, punch needling is a traditional fiber art that’s making a comeback. Using a handheld tool with a tapered needle—the punch needle—artists push yarn or thread through a backing, then back up, to form a continuous loop stitch. Although they essentially perform the same gesture, punch needles come in all shapes and sizes, with some offering the option of switching out the needle.
  
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• The Best Latch Hooking Tools for Fiber Arts

  27-01-2021 23:06 via artnews.com
  
  The small but mighty latch hook makes knotting yarn a breeze. As its name indicates, these handheld tools consist of a latch and a hook: the former helps guide your fiber as it begins to form a knot, while the latter helps to pull and tighten the final hitch. Essential for making wall hangings and rugs using short pieces of yarn, latch hooks help keep your work consistent for a final, even finish. Depending on your preference, they are sold with wooden or plastic handles, and with straight or be
  
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• Gunnel Lindblom, Familiar Face in Bergman Films, Dies at 89

  27-01-2021 23:04 via nytimes.com
  
  She appeared in early Ingmar Bergman classics like “The Seventh Seal,” “Wild Strawberries” and “The Virgin Spring” and devoted much of her long career to the stage.
  
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• American Academy of Arts & Sciences honors Henry Louis Gates Jr. - Harvard Gazette

  27-01-2021 23:03 via news.harvard.edu
  
  American Academy of Arts & Sciences honors Henry Louis Gates Jr.  Harvard Gazette
  
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• The Best Latch Hooking Mesh for Rugs, Wall Hangings, and More

  27-01-2021 23:01 via artnews.com
  
  An attractive rug, wall hanging, or other latch hook project begins with a good mesh backing. Offering an openwork, netted surface with a steady layout of square holes, a reliable mesh canvas should be sturdy enough to hold its shape as you move your latch hook through it and tighten knots against the weave. Meshes are available in a range of material, from plastic to cotton, as well as a range of sizes to accommodate the varying complexities of different patterns. Find the best product for your
  
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• Inside the Arts LIVE ft. Shona McAndrew - Hoover Sun

  27-01-2021 22:55 via hooversun.com
  
  Inside the Arts LIVE ft. Shona McAndrew  Hoover Sun
  
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• The Best Needlework Frames for Fiber Artworks

  27-01-2021 22:51 via artnews.com
  
  A great frame for fiber art—whether you embroider, quilt, or hook—can be a game changer. It holds your fabric in place, essentially setting the conditions for your workflow and helping you to achieve a more professional finish. Think of a frame as an additional pair of hands. Available in all kinds of sizes, shapes, materials, and price points, frames can be subjective, and you might even want to purchase several to get a feel of different supports.
  
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• Arts Circle + Virtual Arts Pass: Mary and Richard Powers - thehomewoodstar.com

  27-01-2021 22:48 via thehomewoodstar.com
  
  Arts Circle + Virtual Arts Pass: Mary and Richard Powers  thehomewoodstar.com
  
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• Cuomo Announces New York Arts Revival to Aid in Reopening Theaters - Backstage

  27-01-2021 22:46 via backstage.com
  Cuomo Announces New York Arts Revival to Aid in Reopening Theaters  Backstage
  
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• Beyond KAWS: The Authentic World of Indie Art Toys

  27-01-2021 22:44 via artnews.com
  
  Chances are if you’ve come into contact with art toys it’s because of KAWS. Also known as designer toys, or urban vinyl, the art toy is designed by an artist and produced by small, boutique factories in a variety of materials and colorways. At least, that goes for the indie scene. For artists like KAWS, whose zombified Mickey Mouse-esque figures are enticing fare for the millennial art collector, the ability to mass produce his pieces significantly blurs the line between art and toy.
  
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• Glassblowing artist looks to open a new studio with Waterfall Arts in Belfast - WABI

  27-01-2021 22:25 via wabi.tv
  
  Glassblowing artist looks to open a new studio with Waterfall Arts in Belfast  WABI
  
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• Six UCLA arts projects receive Getty Foundation grants | UCLA - UCLA Newsroom

  27-01-2021 22:23 via newsroom.ucla.edu
  
  Six UCLA arts projects receive Getty Foundation grants | UCLA  UCLA Newsroom
  
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• Arts Los Altos commissions new mural - Los Altos Town Crier

  27-01-2021 22:23 via losaltosonline.com
  
  Arts Los Altos commissions new mural  Los Altos Town Crier
  
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• First annual Downtown OWA Arts & Crafts Fest set for Jan. 30 - Mulletwrapper

  27-01-2021 22:18 via mulletwrapper.net
  First annual Downtown OWA Arts & Crafts Fest set for Jan. 30  Mulletwrapper
  
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• The Best Friendship Bracelet Thread for Crafting a Meaningful Gift

  27-01-2021 22:09 via artnews.com
  
  Considering that friendship bracelets consist largely of thread, it’s crucial that you choose a thread that will carry you through from start to finish. Embroidery floss is traditionally used because of its thin body, which makes it easy to handle and manipulate: Yet, consisting of six strands, it is robust enough to withstand the myriad pressures of pulling, knotting, braiding, and other gestures. Build up your floss arsenal with our picks below, all of which feature 8.7-yard skeins.
  
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• A Therapeutic Tapestry of the Arts at the Inauguration - Psychiatric Times

  27-01-2021 22:04 via psychiatrictimes.com
  
  A Therapeutic Tapestry of the Arts at the Inauguration  Psychiatric Times
  
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• The Biden Administration Must Invest in the Arts - Columbia University

  27-01-2021 21:35 via news.columbia.edu
  The Biden Administration Must Invest in the Arts  Columbia University
  
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• On Keegan-Michael Key’s Podcast, a Provocative Case for Sketch Comedy

  27-01-2021 21:34 via nytimes.com
  
  The 10-part series mixes history, memoir, analysis and performance to show how classic scenes can be revived just as classic theater is.
  
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• The Best Sketch Wallets and Pocket Sketchbooks for Drawing on the Fly

  27-01-2021 21:32 via artnews.com
  
  Often the idea for a sketch materializes when you are out and about, rather than at home surrounded by your best supplies. To avoid having to scramble to find a spare napkin and pen, invest in a pocket sketchbook or a fully equipped sketching wallet. Also handy for visual diarists and those who prefer to make art en plein air, portable sketchbooks must first be something you’ll actually carry with you—which comes down to size, quality of materials, durability, and of course attractiv
  
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• The Crawford Success Center to kick off the 2021 “Arts for Success” - crawfordcountynow.com

  27-01-2021 21:20 via crawfordcountynow.com
  
  The Crawford Success Center to kick off the 2021 “Arts for Success”  crawfordcountynow.com
  
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• County Arts Council distributes grants to local groups impacted by virus - Fort Bragg Advocate-News

  27-01-2021 21:14 via advocate-news.com
  
  County Arts Council distributes grants to local groups impacted by virus  Fort Bragg Advocate-News
  
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• Creating a connection, promoting the arts - Blue Springs Examiner

  27-01-2021 21:08 via examiner.net
  Creating a connection, promoting the arts  Blue Springs Examiner
  
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• Southeast Michigan entertainment calendar Jan. 29 and beyond - The Oakland Press

  27-01-2021 21:00 via theoaklandpress.com
  Southeast Michigan entertainment calendar Jan. 29 and beyond  The Oakland Press
  
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• Open Call to Artists for Spring Juried Show at Rowayton Arts Center - darienite.com

  27-01-2021 20:57 via darienite.com
  
  Open Call to Artists for Spring Juried Show at Rowayton Arts Center  darienite.com
  
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• Glenville State College Department of Fine Arts to hold virtual auditions for music program - WV News

  27-01-2021 20:45 via wvnews.com
  Glenville State College Department of Fine Arts to hold virtual auditions for music program  WV News
  
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• Swiss Museum Directors Join Forces to Call for End of Lockdown

  27-01-2021 20:38 via artnews.com
  
  A group of museums and exhibition venues in Basel, Switzerland, in conjunction with the city’s Conference of Museum Directors, has issued a call for the swift reopening of the nation’s cultural venues. In a letter released on Wednesday, the consortium argued that museums are necessary for the “mental well-being of all” and, when using the proper health precautions, do not pose a significant public health threat.
  “The protection and hygiene concepts, which have been
  
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• The Best Presentation Books for Storing and Showcasing Artworks

  27-01-2021 20:27 via artnews.com
  
  Presentation books are essential accessories for artists. Whether you need to tote your art to a portfolio review, want a portable display to share with clients, or simply need a place to store works, a good book is a wise investment. Filled with sheet protectors that are bound to the spine, these folders have a more streamlined appearance than binders, and they look more professional than a portfolio filled with loose drawings or prints. A reliable presentation book should not only effectively
  
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• Hearts for the Arts silent auction to open Feb. 5 - South Jetty

  27-01-2021 20:17 via portasouthjetty.com
  Hearts for the Arts silent auction to open Feb. 5  South Jetty
  
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• Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman Signs to IMG and Will Hit Super Bowl

  27-01-2021 20:11 via nytimes.com
  
  The 22-year-old poet, who wowed at the presidential inauguration, also has several books in the works.
  
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• Christie’s CEO Guillaume Cerutti Faces a New Pandemic-Era Reality

  27-01-2021 20:05 via artnews.com
  
  Earlier this month, Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie’s, participated in a webinar discussion as part of the “ARTnews LIVE with CEOs” series. At that event, video of the interview above, he talked about his company and how it is coping with the new realities of the global marketplace during this pandemic. During the webinar, attendees submitted questions for Cerutti. He answered those questions a few days after the webinar. Below are some of his responses.
  Are you still findin
  
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• Little Island Announces Resident Artists

  27-01-2021 20:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Ayodele Casel, Tina Landau, Michael McElroy and PigPen Theater Co. will shape the new public park’s performance programming for its first three seasons.
  
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• How Four Tet Helped Madlib Make Something Totally New: A Solo Album

  27-01-2021 19:47 via nytimes.com
  
  For decades, the producer and rapper Madlib had no interest in synthesizing his disparate works into a single statement. So the electronic music producer Four Tet took matters into his own hands.
  
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• Collier County arts plan shelved again - Naples Daily News

  27-01-2021 19:44 via naplesnews.com
  Collier County arts plan shelved again  Naples Daily News
  
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• Cannes Film Festival Is Delayed Until July Because of Pandemic

  27-01-2021 19:41 via nytimes.com
  
  The 2021 edition of the event, which was canceled last year, is now set to take place two months later than planned.
  
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• Lewis Center for the Arts: Virtual Events For February 2021 - New Jersey Stage

  27-01-2021 19:40 via newjerseystage.com
  
  Lewis Center for the Arts: Virtual Events For February 2021  New Jersey Stage
  
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• The Case for a Federal Department of Arts and Culture - NYSMusic

  27-01-2021 19:29 via nysmusic.com
  
  The Case for a Federal Department of Arts and Culture  NYSMusic
  
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• Arts Focus: Capacity-Building Workshops Near Capacity -- Join Now - ARLnow

  27-01-2021 19:15 via arlnow.com
  
  Arts Focus: Capacity-Building Workshops Near Capacity -- Join Now  ARLnow
  
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• Center for Puppetry Arts Wins Award - Atlanta Jewish Times

  27-01-2021 19:13 via atlantajewishtimes.timesofisrael.com
  
  Center for Puppetry Arts Wins Award  Atlanta Jewish Times
  
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• 'Teacher of the Week' introduces culinary arts to high school students - WWAY NewsChannel 3

  27-01-2021 19:09 via wwaytv3.com
  
  'Teacher of the Week' introduces culinary arts to high school students  WWAY NewsChannel 3
  
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• Sundance Film Festival Forges Ahead, Led With 'Warrior Spirit'

  27-01-2021 19:08 via nytimes.com
  
  Since taking over as the film festival’s director, Tabitha Jackson has had to figure out how to hold a cinema showcase during a pandemic. Her virtual solution starts Thursday.
  
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• New Podcasts Worth Checking Out

  27-01-2021 19:08 via nytimes.com
  
  These eight shows that span music, history, literature and fiction would be worthy additions to your podcast queue.
  
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• Decatur art exhibit builds a world with Legos - Herald & Review

  27-01-2021 19:00 via herald-review.com
  
  Decatur art exhibit builds a world with Legos  Herald & Review
  
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• 7 Lane County nonprofit arts organizations receive Arts Build Communities grants - The Register-Guard

  27-01-2021 18:57 via registerguard.com
  
  7 Lane County nonprofit arts organizations receive Arts Build Communities grants  The Register-Guard
  
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