Sculpture

Giant Food Partners with Local Artists for Community Bag Program

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024

LANDOVER, Md., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, has teamed up with four artists from D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware, to create reusable bags that represent each artist's local community. As part of Giant's Community Bag Program, for every $2.75 reusable bag purchased, Giant donates $1 donated to a local nonprofit. Throughout the month of May, each of the artists chose a local nonprofit to receive the donations.

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  • As part of Giant's Community Bag Program, for every $2.75 reusable bag purchased, Giant donates $1 donated to a local nonprofit.
  • "With the help of our customers, we've achieved significant accomplishments through our Community Bag Program, including saving over 585,000 single plastic bags and helping over 1,700 non-profit organizations last year alone," said Felis Andrade, Director External Communications and Community Relations of Giant Food.
  • In 2019, Giant Food launched its Community Bag Program, which is designed to empower customers to support local nonprofit organizations while working to reduce single-use paper and plastic waste in the environment.
  • Customers can purchase their Local Artist Community Bag at any Giant store.

TWO CALLS FOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024

Submit your application by June 9, 2024

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  • Submit your application by June 9, 2024
    OTTAWA, ON , May 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Calls for applications for the National Gallery of Canada's (NGC) Rodger and Joann McLennan Canadian War Art Research Fellowship and for the Research Fellowship in Photography are now open.
  • The NGC's Rodger and Joann McLennan Canadian War Art Research Fellowship supports advanced research in Canadian and Indigenous Canadian war and military art by scholars undertaking publishing, exhibition, and thesis and dissertation work or their equivalent.
  • Amounting to $CAD 10,000—expenses and/or allowances included—it is valid for one year from September 1, 2024.
  • The Research Fellowship in Photography supports an interdisciplinary approach to photography and lens-based culture in general.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Unveils the Largest and Most Expensive Hotel Renovation in History Timed to Its 25th Anniversary

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onsdag, maj 1, 2024

LAS VEGAS, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-five years ago, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas made waves when it pioneered the convention-hotel concept and delivered Venice's canals to the Las Vegas desert, gondoliers and all. Today, coinciding with this momentous birthday, the iconic resort unveils a new era ushered in by its $1.5 billion reinvestment project.  

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  • Today, coinciding with this momentous birthday, the iconic resort unveils a new era ushered in by its $1.5 billion reinvestment project.
  • "The Venetian Resort's innovative spirit has had a massive impact on Las Vegas over the last 25 years and paved the way for our visionary $1.5 billion reinvestment today," said Patrick Nichols, president and chief executive officer of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.
  • As part of the redevelopment, The Venetian Resort made a commitment to invest $188 million dollars in the renovation of the resort's Convention Center.
  • For more details on the weekend events of the 25th anniversary of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, including room bookings, visit www.venetianlasvegas.com .

Gilbane Building Company successfully completes construction of the University of Virginia's cutting-edge School of Data Science

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söndag, april 28, 2024

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., April 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company today announced the successful completion of construction of the University of Virginia' s cutting-edge School of Data Science building. Thanks to the significant $120 million donation from the Quantitative Foundation, the private family foundation of Jaffray and Merrill Woodriff, for the establishment of a School of Data Science, this project became a reality. The design process commenced in January 2020 with architectural teams from Hopkins Architects, VMDO, and the University's Office of the Architect. Groundbreaking took place in October 2021, with construction led by the Gilbane Building Company.

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  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., April 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company today announced the successful completion of construction of the University of Virginia' s cutting-edge School of Data Science building.
  • The design process commenced in January 2020 with architectural teams from Hopkins Architects, VMDO, and the University's Office of the Architect.
  • Groundbreaking took place in October 2021, with construction led by the Gilbane Building Company.
  • This four-story, 61,000-square-foot facility for the School of Data Science embodies the core principles of openness and collaboration that drive the school's mission.

Sculpture Hospitality Ranked as a Top Low-Cost Franchise in Entrepreneur's Start-Up Magazine

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tisdag, april 23, 2024

Toronto, ON, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sculpture Hospitality [ https://www.sculpturehospitality.com/ ] has been named as a top franchise in Entrepreneur’s prestigious, and fiercely contested, Low-Cost Franchise category.

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  • Toronto, ON, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sculpture Hospitality [ https://www.sculpturehospitality.com/ ] has been named as a top franchise in Entrepreneur’s prestigious, and fiercely contested, Low-Cost Franchise category.
  • The renowned franchise ranking serves as a testament to Sculpture Hospitality’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the hospitality industry.
  • Entrepreneur’s latest ranking acknowledges Sculpture’s dedication to providing unparalleled value and opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking low-cost franchise ventures.
  • To view Sculpture Hospitality in the full ranking, pick up the Spring 2024 issue of Entrepreneur Media’s StartUps magazine, or find the list at www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/top-low-under50k-ranking .

The Magnificent Mile® Association Unveils Signature Tulip, Celebrating Chicago’s Famed Gardens Along Michigan Avenue

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torsdag, april 18, 2024

Chicago, IL, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Magnificent Mile® Association unveiled a vibrant symbol of Chicago on April 17 – The Magnificent Mile™ Tulip!

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  • Chicago, IL, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Magnificent Mile® Association unveiled a vibrant symbol of Chicago on April 17 – The Magnificent Mile™ Tulip!
  • The colors deepen as the bloom matures, creating a dynamic display that will grace Michigan Avenue through late April.
  • The Magnificent Mile Tulip can exclusively be seen at 625 North Michigan Avenue, where 4,000 inaugural bulbs were planted last fall, and now grace the gardens with their vibrant color.
  • The Magnificent Mile Tulip can be viewed at 625 North Michigan Avenue for the next week to two weeks, depending on bloom time.

Sculptor Closes European CLO XI Totaling €354 million

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tisdag, april 30, 2024

Sculptor Capital Management, Inc. (“Sculptor”) today announced the closing of a €354 million European collateralized loan obligation (CLO) transaction, Sculptor European CLO XI (Ticker: SCULE 11).

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  • Sculptor Capital Management, Inc. (“Sculptor”) today announced the closing of a €354 million European collateralized loan obligation (CLO) transaction, Sculptor European CLO XI (Ticker: SCULE 11).
  • This is the second CLO issued by Sculptor in 2024, following the successful closing of its $406 million US CLO XXXII (US CLO 32).
  • In addition, a portion of the equity was pre-placed with Sculptor’s recently launched captive CLO equity platform.
  • Adeel Shafiqullah, Head of European CLO Management at Sculptor, said, “We are pleased to have closed SCULE 11, which continues the expansion of our European CLO business and further demonstrates the benefits of our captive CLO equity platform to investors.

Wright Presents I Want to Know All of You: The Art & Collection of Jason Polan

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onsdag, april 24, 2024

The auction on May 3rd features selected original drawings by Polan from various projects, along with sculpture, photography, and ephemera (est.

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  • The auction on May 3rd features selected original drawings by Polan from various projects, along with sculpture, photography, and ephemera (est.
  • “We are honored to have the opportunity to present the largest collection of works by Jason Polan," says Richard Wright, CEO of Wright Auction House.
  • In the introduction to Every Person in New York, Polan explained: "I like to do projects that involve a lot of people.
  • Throughout the 2010s, Polan also led open drawing studios for families at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Rago/Wright Presents Unbound: The Dina & Jerry Wind Collection At Auction

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måndag, april 22, 2024

Rago/Wright is honored to present The Dina & Jerry Wind Collection as a centerpiece auction of the Spring 2024 season.

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  • Rago/Wright is honored to present The Dina & Jerry Wind Collection as a centerpiece auction of the Spring 2024 season.
  • As central figures of Philadelphia’s cultural milieu, Dina and Jerry Wind began collecting early in their partnership.
  • The foundation works to support living artists and arts education, and to share the story of Dina Wind and her sculpture.
  • “We are proud to have the opportunity to bring this truly special collection to the market,” says David Rago, President of Rago.

Sculptor Launches Captive CLO Equity Platform with Anchor Commitment from Rithm Capital

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torsdag, april 18, 2024

Sculptor Capital Management, Inc. (“Sculptor”) today announced the launch of Sculptor Loan Financing Partners, the firm’s captive CLO equity investment platform, anchored by a commitment from Rithm Capital Corp. (NYSE: RITM; “Rithm”).

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  • Sculptor Capital Management, Inc. (“Sculptor”) today announced the launch of Sculptor Loan Financing Partners, the firm’s captive CLO equity investment platform, anchored by a commitment from Rithm Capital Corp. (NYSE: RITM; “Rithm”).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240418699670/en/
    Sculptor also today announced the close of a $406 million US CLO, Sculptor CLO XXXII (“CLO 32”).
  • A controlling equity stake in CLO 32 was pre-placed to Rithm through the Sculptor Loan Financing Partners platform, with a diverse group of leading global institutions invested in the minority equity and rated notes.
  • The significant demand we received from third-party investors for CLO 32 reinforces the benefits of our decision to launch a captive CLO equity platform.”
    “We are excited to support the expansion of Sculptor’s Institutional Credit Strategies through our commitment to the firm’s CLO equity platform,” said Michael Nierenberg, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Rithm Capital.