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Opinion: Art for Art's Sake at NEA and EIF

In all of the Obama administration's, NEA's and EIF's propagandistic efforts in the cause of "service" and promoting policies like healthcare and cap-and-trade, something very important is getting lost: The Arts. Time to get back to basics.
Nov 4, 2009 by  Johnny Simpson in Arts

NEA Removes 'Health care' Link From Website amid Controversy

The Nat'l Endowment for the Arts is under fire over a conference call hosted by NEA encouraging artists to create Obama-friendly art. An NEA website link directing artists to a healthcare lobby has drawn Senate attention. That link has since vanished.
Sep 24, 2009 by  Johnny Simpson in Politics - 2 comments

Are American students receiving enough arts education?

In a national report card designed to assess specific areas of education, recent results in both music and visual arts reveal some interesting finds -- more than half of U.S. students don't enjoy a proper arts education.
Jun 16, 2009 by  Nikki Weingartner in Education - 1 comment

Domestic Violence Victim Saved By Martial Arts Student In Front Yard

National statistics report that one in three women will suffer abuse at the hands of a loved one in their lifetime so when a hero like Tom Holbein comes to the rescue, one can bet that the cheering squad is less than silent.

Tories Want to Squash Arts

Canadian author Margaret Atwood lambasts Tories over arts policies, as news surfaces that the Tories want to squash the arts. For an industry that touches the lives of 7.5 million Canadians, this is surprising.
Apr 24, 2007 by  Bob Ewing in Arts - 4 comments

Electronic Arts, Publisher of Harry Potter & Other Video Games, Loses Its CEO

For the first time in 16 years, video game giant, Electronic Arts, will changing its leader.
Mar 10, 2007 by  HockeyGirl in Technology

Music News: LaBelle Honored, Jackson To Headline Democratic Fundraiser

WASHINGTON (voa) - On April 22, the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities will hand out its 2002 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medals. Two musicians are among this year's recipients, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Country legend J...
Apr 22, 2002 by  Digital Journal Staff in Lifestyle

National Geographic Identifies Subject Of Famous Photo

The identity of a young woman who posed for one of National Geographic magazine's most famous cover photos has remained a mystery, until recently. In 1984, photographer Steve McCurry took a picture of a beautiful Afghan girl living in a refugee camp...
Mar 14, 2002 by  Digital Journal Staff in Lifestyle

Living Arts Centre Offers Over 40 Events

(Mississauga, Ontario, Canada) - Living Arts Centre, Mississauga's community focal point for entertaining and enriching experiences in the living arts announced its exciting 2000/2001 Season. "Our new performing arts season truly has something f...
May 26, 2000 by  Digital Journal Staff in Lifestyle
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