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8th annual FHU Scholars’ Day held

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8th annual FHU Scholars’ Day held
PRESS RELEASE VIA FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY: DAWN BRAMBLETT, BRAMBLETT GROUP Eighth Annual Freed-Hardeman University Scholars’ Day Showcases Research and Academic Excellence Henderson, Tennessee — (Nov. 16, 2023) — Freed-Hardeman University’s Eighth Annual Scholars’ Day, an annual campus-wide celebration of academic excellence, included oral presentations, poster presentations, a STEM display and musical performances. More than 80 individuals shared research findings and other…

Ohio artist presents portraits of Lewiston shooting victims to their families

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Ohio artist presents portraits of Lewiston shooting victims to their families
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An artist from Ohio who had never previously visited Maine presented portraits of the Lewiston shooting victims to their families Saturday at the Auburn Mall.Ron Moore Jr. gave the portraits to the families at a private gathering at the Mall. The Youngstown, Ohio native has lived with Parkinson’s Disease for the last 19 years, and says his use of art to cope with his disease inspired him to try and help others cope with tragedy.”Art is my way of healing, my way of my therapy,” Moore said. “What inspired me to do this was that I feel that art is a huge tool that can be used in helping to heal, comfort and bless families who are grieving.”Moore had never been to Maine before travelling over the week. The trip was backed by Nutty Nettie’s Cafe in the mall along with other local businesses who learned of his drawings through social media.Moore has drawn portraits of other mass shooting victims, including those in Las Vegas and Uvalde. He says he hopes his gesture shows that you don’t have to know somebody to care about them.”My mentality is if you think that you love people enough, love them a little bit more,” Moore said. “I hope that when the families receive them, that they feel the love that I have. We are firm believers in loving beyond our walls, which means that I don’t have to know you to love you.”

AUBURN, Maine —

An artist from Ohio who had never previously visited Maine presented portraits of the Lewiston shooting victims to their families Saturday at the Auburn Mall.

Ron Moore Jr. gave the portraits to the families at a private gathering at the Mall. The Youngstown, Ohio native has lived with Parkinson’s Disease for the last 19 years, and says his use of art to cope with his disease inspired him to try and help others cope with tragedy.

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“Art is my way of healing, my way of my therapy,” Moore said. “What inspired me to do this was that I feel that art is a huge tool that can be used in helping to heal, comfort and bless families who are grieving.”

Moore had never been to Maine before travelling over the week. The trip was backed by Nutty Nettie’s Cafe in the mall along with other local businesses who learned of his drawings through social media.

Moore has drawn portraits of other mass shooting victims, including those in Las Vegas and Uvalde. He says he hopes his gesture shows that you don’t have to know somebody to care about them.

“My mentality is if you think that you love people enough, love them a little bit more,” Moore said. “I hope that when the families receive them, that they feel the love that I have. We are firm believers in loving beyond our walls, which means that I don’t have to know you to love you.”

ARTECHOUSE NYC: A Cosmic Art Adventure in Chelsea Market

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ARTECHOUSE NYC: A Cosmic Art Adventure in Chelsea Market

Nestled beneath the bustling Chelsea Market, ARTECHOUSE NYC stands as a beacon of innovation, inviting visitors to dive into the cosmos through its latest exhibition, “Beyond the Light.” This unique digital arts space, housed in a century-old restored boiler room, is not just an art exhibit; it’s a journey to the stars.

“Beyond the Light,” running from June 2 to November 26, 2023, is the brainchild of a unique collaboration between ARTECHOUSE and NASA scientists. This exhibit transcends traditional boundaries, merging artistic expression with scientific discovery. Visitors are plunged into a narrative that celebrates human innovation, exploring how we’ve extended our sight into the farthest reaches of the universe.

The centerpiece of this cosmic odyssey is a 25-minute cinematic experience, underpinned by stunning visuals and an original musical score derived from galactic data. The immersive journey traces humanity’s relationship with light across history, from Newton’s prism to the latest revelations from the James Webb Space Telescope.

Six additional installations complement the main exhibition, offering interactive explorations into heliophysics, climate science, the biosphere, and more. Here, art meets technology, with AI-aided visual production and hyperreal sound technology, making ARTECHOUSE NYC one of the most advanced art platforms globally.

ARTECHOUSE NYC’s reputation as a pioneering art organization is built on its dedication to the intersection of art, science, and technology. It stands as the first of its kind in the nation, constantly pushing the envelope in experiential art. Its commitment to using technology as a medium for creative expression has placed it at the forefront of the digital art scene, making it an essential destination for art enthusiasts and tech aficionados alike.

“Beyond the Light” promises more than just visual splendor; it’s an educational expedition that ignites curiosity and wonder about our universe. It’s a testament to the power of human curiosity and the unending quest for knowledge. As a hub for technological and artistic innovation, ARTECHOUSE NYC invites everyone to step into a world where art and science coalesce to reveal the unseen wonders of our universe​​. Grab tickets here.

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Call for Art: Cumberland Valley Photographers and Artists exhibitions

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Call for Art: Cumberland Valley Photographers and Artists exhibitions
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An annual tradition since 1933, the Cumberland Valley Photographers and Artists exhibitions showcase, celebrate and support artists of the Cumberland Valley region. Each year, hundreds of works are submitted for consideration for inclusion by exhibition jurors.

New this year, the exhibitions will be split into two separate openings. CVP will be on view from March 23 through June 2, 2024. CVA will be June 15 through Aug. 26.

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INTERVIEW: Free admission to Native American photography exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Black Friday

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INTERVIEW: Free admission to Native American photography exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Black Friday

Free admission to the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Black Friday

The Minneapolis Institute of Art is offering free admission to a Native American photography exhibit on Black Friday.

Molly Lax from the Minneapolis Institute of Art sat down with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Anchor Alex Jokich to discuss more about what the museum has to offer.

“The exhibit is called ‘In Our Hands, Native American Photography from 1890 to now’, it’s an exhibition of 150 photos taken of, by, and for Native photographers throughout history,” Lax said. “It really celebrates the ways that they’ve used photography to tell their own stories and the creative contributions they’ve made to the field of photography as a whole.”

The exhibit is set to open in the Target Gallery at 8 a.m. Friday morning.

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This weekend in Calgary: What our photographers saw around town

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This weekend in Calgary: What our photographers saw around town

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Local photographer opens studio Downtown

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Local photographer opens studio Downtown

When it comes to the vision that Goldie Rich has for her clients, nothing is out of focus.

“When I first started getting into photography, I knew that I wanted to make this a full career,” Rich, owner of Goldie Lynn Imagery, said. “From the beginning, this was always the goal to have a storefront, to have a portrait studio.”



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Goldie Rich, owner of Goldie Lynn Imagery, has found a set location to capture lifelong photos downtown at 613 Edmond St. 


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Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Spotlights Native Artifacts and Crafts

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Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Spotlights Native Artifacts and Crafts

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Items from the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum gift shop.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN ESLINGER

Entering the new

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum feels like a welcoming embrace. You follow the curve of the building away from street noise and toward the sound of waterfalls bubbling under indigenous Washingtonia filifera palms along the Oasis Trail. Inside the lobby, shades of sand and sky contrast with rich umber and copper suggesting desert varnish, the patina formed on boulders over thousands of years. Sunlight moves across a terrazzo floor bearing the design of the logo of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and you have entered the Tribe’s cultural home.

The building makes a powerful statement about the Tribe’s vitality, strength, relevance, and endurance. It sits on one of the Coachella Valley’s most important historic pieces of land, the site of Séc-he, the sacred Hot Mineral Spring that has sustained the Tribe since time immemorial.

The Museum’s permanent exhibition weaves past and present, beginning with a map of Cahuilla territory overlaid with the boundaries and unique checkerboard pattern of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. A traditional basket and olla, or ceramic pot, serve as touchstones of Tribal artistry and tradition, followed by a multichannel video montage showing the beauty of the land today.

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Agua Caliente Museum.
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The path winds — there are few right angles in the museum — and enters the tall, circular Creation Migration Theater, where a 12-minute digital animation piece is meant to help visitors understand the Tribe’s history and core beliefs. It’s based on the writings of Tribal Elder Francisco Patencio and narrated by a Tribal member.

“The Tribe is the curator,” says Executive Director Steven Karr. “As museum professionals, we’re simply the facilitators. Every face you see and every voice you hear in the entirety of the exhibition is Agua Caliente. It’s the Tribe’s words and the Tribe’s voice — it is we, our, us.”

Leaving the theater, the sinuous path passes under a flock of stylized white birds symbolizing the Tribe’s period of migration before returning to their home.

A quote from Patencio, speaking to the spiritual significance and permanence of the Tribe’s ancestral home, now known as the Coachella Valley, provides context for a gallery devoted to the Indian Canyons and the people who dwelled there. The spaciousness of the canyons transitions to segments covering periods of change, adaptation, and self-determination — the years when other people arrived, and the U.S. government provided free land to the railroad. Photos and newspaper clippings document decades during which the Tribe was boxed in, legally, financially, and geographically. Relief comes when the path opens into a large gallery with visuals of momentous legal victories and groundbreaking leadership, the turning points that enabled the Tribe to achieve self-sufficiency.

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Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza.
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Shortly after the building’s construction began in 2018, the Tribe recovered thousands of archeological artifacts from the building site, including projectile points and stone tools, some of which are on display in an exhibit gallery titled Into the Future. Radiocarbon dating confirmed more than 8,000 years of Cahuilla habitation on the site.

The journey ends with another video montage. Faces and voices of Tribal members bring the visitor back to the present, introducing themselves as neighbors, coworkers, and residents of the Coachella Valley. Wall text bids you Áčaqun ehíčine, or “go in a good way,” a Cahuilla parting phrase.

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See and hear the stories of the Agua Caliente people in this exhibit.
PHOTO BY DAN ESLINGER

To further enrich the Museum experience, Carolina Zataray, Manager of Education and Public Engagement, has created a full slate of programs, beginning with activities for schoolchildren on field trips.

Students will receive hands-on opportunities with a gourd rattle, learning how Tribal members shape cottonwood for the handles and harvest palm seeds to produce sound. Metates and manos, along with mortars and pestles, connect ancient food preparation techniques to the popular mesquite bars enjoyed at community events.

Activities for the public will include discussions about the building’s architecture, demonstrations of traditional basket weaving and games, and workshops about local plants and animals.

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Adjacent to the lobby is the Changing Exhibition Gallery, approximately 2,200 square feet equipped to host a variety of presentations on Indigenous topics. Karr and museum staff are working with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian as well as other museums, tribes, and community curators to showcase traditional and contemporary Native art and culture.

The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum stands out as a clear, confident, unfiltered voice: This is who we are. Join us and learn about our past, present, and future.

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Museum store.
PHOTO BY DAN ESLINGER

Shop the Native Creators

Kelli Davis has a cool job. She’s Manager of Retail and Visitor Services for the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, and she’s collaborating with Native American artisans from coast to coast, sourcing items that reflect the modern, style-conscious nature of the Greater Palm Springs area. She wants, in part, to appeal to customers who know Indian culture as something existing only in the past and introduce them to the playful, sophisticated, unique works being created today.

Along with jewelry, books, and custom merchandise, look for basketballs and skate decks with Northwest Coast symbols; scarves and serapes woven by Navajo makers; sweetgrass-scented lotions and body scrubs in travel-sized bottles; even marine collagen wellness drinks. Fine art includes paintings on vintage documents, a practice known as ledger art that began with the Plains Indians in the 19th century. Davis is particularly excited about artists who belong to multiple tribes and how they communicate their complex identities.

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The museum shop features items made and designed by Native American artisans.
PHOTO BY DAN ESLINGER

A few local non-Native creators will be invited to participate, but Davis says the goal is to carry almost entirely Native-made, Native-designed, or Native-owned businesses — and perhaps encourage more people to create artwork through an Indigenous lens.

“The hope of the Museum is to be a spark to show other tribal communities how to do this,” Davis says. “It’s a blueprint.”

This story originally appeared in Me Yah Whae: The Magazine of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Fall/Winter 2023.

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