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The I Madonnari Street Painting Festival is a beloved tradition in Santa Barbara.
The festival will take place at the Old Mission Santa Barbara Saturday-Monday, May 24-26, from 10 a.m.
to noon.
Proceeds from the festival have been used to sponsor fine arts programs for more than 80,000 children in county public schools.
For $15, children can create their own chalk masterpieces in the Kids' Square area.
To learn more, volunteer, or donate, visit ccp.sbceo.org.
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Workshop Lineup Announced For the Great Labor Arts Exchange, June 20-22 
The 2025 Great Labor Arts Exchange is set for June 20 22 at the Silver Spring Civic Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.The program features powerful plenaries, including a look at the West Virginia...more
The 2025 Great Labor Arts Exchange is set for June 20 22 at the Silver Spring Civic Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.The program features powerful plenaries, including a look at the West Virginia...more
Penn, Neubauer Family Foundation, and Philadelphia Police Department Partner to Support ... 
Penn, Neubauer Family Foundation, and Philadelphia Police Department partner to support police leadership education.First-of-its-kind collaboration will cover tuition costs for senior PPD personnel...more
Penn, Neubauer Family Foundation, and Philadelphia Police Department partner to support police leadership education.First-of-its-kind collaboration will cover tuition costs for senior PPD personnel...more
Classical: Present Music Goes For Baroque 
Present Music presents several contemporary takes on Baroque innovation and instrumentation.The harpsichord's journey forms a through line for the concert.The cancellation forced Present Music to...more
Present Music presents several contemporary takes on Baroque innovation and instrumentation.The harpsichord's journey forms a through line for the concert.The cancellation forced Present Music to...more
Ps Ba Alum Rikki Amani Accepted Into Uc Berkeley's Phd Program in Theater, Dance, and ... 
Rikki Amani will begin doctoral studies in Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies at UC Berkeley this fall.Amani: "I will research the objects of my inheritance through the lense of Performance...more
Rikki Amani will begin doctoral studies in Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies at UC Berkeley this fall.Amani: "I will research the objects of my inheritance through the lense of Performance...more
Assembly For the Arts Opens Applications For Creative Impact Fun Grants 
The Creative Impact Fund is one of the largest unrestricted grant funds available to Cuyahoga County artists.The program is designed to promote the growth of an artist's creative practice and advance...more
The Creative Impact Fund is one of the largest unrestricted grant funds available to Cuyahoga County artists.The program is designed to promote the growth of an artist's creative practice and advance...more
Chalk and Community At the Mission Memorial Day Weekend 
The I Madonnari Street Painting Festival is a beloved tradition in Santa Barbara.The festival will take place at the Old Mission Santa Barbara Saturday-Monday, May 24-26, from 10 a.m.to noon.Proceeds...more
The I Madonnari Street Painting Festival is a beloved tradition in Santa Barbara.The festival will take place at the Old Mission Santa Barbara Saturday-Monday, May 24-26, from 10 a.m.to noon.Proceeds...more
Local Press Initiative Launched by Maine Community Foundation
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation
The initiative aims to fill a gap identified by a 2023 needs assessment completed by the foundation.The foundation aims to strengthen Maine communities by ensuring strong, local news coverage in all...more
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation
The initiative aims to fill a gap identified by a 2023 needs assessment completed by the foundation.The foundation aims to strengthen Maine communities by ensuring strong, local news coverage in all...more
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Looks Ahead to 2025-2026 Season 
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Looks Ahead to 2025-2026 Season.Tickets are on sale now for the new season that begins in September.It will be Music DirectorA James Ross' final season with the...more
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Looks Ahead to 2025-2026 Season.Tickets are on sale now for the new season that begins in September.It will be Music DirectorA James Ross' final season with the...more
Spelman College Glee Club to Perform At Return to Community: A Sunday Gospel Jazz ... 
Spelman College Glee Club to perform at Return to Community: A Sunday Gospel Jazz Service June 29.The 2025 Syracuse International Jazz Fest finale at Hendricks Chapel will once again offer a dynamic...more
Spelman College Glee Club to perform at Return to Community: A Sunday Gospel Jazz Service June 29.The 2025 Syracuse International Jazz Fest finale at Hendricks Chapel will once again offer a dynamic...more
First Ph.D. in Creativity Class Graduates From One-of-A-Kind Program 
Rowan University's new Ph.D.in creativity program began May 9.The program pairs students with leaders in their field of study for a high intensity, low-residency experience.The required dissertation...more
Rowan University's new Ph.D.in creativity program began May 9.The program pairs students with leaders in their field of study for a high intensity, low-residency experience.The required dissertation...more
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