Arts in the United States

National Gallery of Art Launches Reimagined Brand

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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b'Washington, DC, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Gallery of Art unveiled today a reimagined brand built on new and revived vision and mission statements, with accompanying values and strategic priorities that center on serving the nation and engaging diverse audiences.

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  • b'Washington, DC, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Gallery of Art unveiled today a reimagined brand built on new and revived vision and mission statements, with accompanying values and strategic priorities that center on serving the nation and engaging diverse audiences.
  • The two-year project was led by National Gallery director Kaywin Feldman and staff with consulting firm AEA and design firm Pentagram.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWith our doors finally open, we re-present to our public how the National Gallery will meet our mission of welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity\xe2\x80\x94with generosity, inclusivity, and joy.
  • And the new color palette represents the institution the National Gallery aspires to be: energetic, vibrant, and diverse.
  • The brand is intended to unite the National Gallery not just in our communications, but in our commitment to becoming more open, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone.\n'

Denver Art Museum to Unveil Reimagined Campus Oct. 24

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
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City voters approved the Elevate Denver Bonds in 2017, which provided $35.5 million for crucial safety and infrastructure upgrades.

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  • City voters approved the Elevate Denver Bonds in 2017, which provided $35.5 million for crucial safety and infrastructure upgrades.
  • The museum has matched public investment dollars with privately raised funds at a three- to-one ratio.\n"This campus transformation ensures that the Denver Art Museum continues to serve as a beacon of creativity for the widest possible audience for decades to come," said Lanny Martin, Chair of the Board of Trustees.
  • "We are incredibly grateful for the support of all of the project\'s donors, Elevate Denver Bond supporters and the greater cultural community, whose generosityensures that the museum\'s iconic campus will be a Denver destination for audiences of all ages.
  • www.grundycmc.com\nThe Denver Art Museum is an educational, nonprofit resource that sparks creative thinking and expression through transformative experiences with art.

Katharina Fritsch’s "Hahn/Cock" Given to National Gallery of Art by Glenstone Museum as a Symbol of Hope and Renewal

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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Hahn/Cock has brought smiles to millions of faces since it first arrived as a loan to the National Gallerys new sculpture terrace.

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  • Hahn/Cock has brought smiles to millions of faces since it first arrived as a loan to the National Gallerys new sculpture terrace.
  • We are grateful to Mitch and Emily Rales for their generous birthday gift, which will allow visitors to enjoy Katharina Fritschs work for years to come, said Kaywin Feldman, director of the National Gallery of Art.
  • German artist Katharina Fritschs Hahn/Cock (2013) was created for the Fourth Plinth series in Londons Trafalgar Square.
  • Established by the not-for-profit Glenstone Foundation, the museum opened in 2006 and provides a contemplative, intimate setting for experiencing iconic works of art and architecture within a natural environment.

AGEM and GLI Donate $120,000 to the National Museum of the American Indian's new National Native American Veterans Memorial through their Lasting Impact Philanthropic Initiative

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) and Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) committed $120,000 to the National Museum of the American Indian's new National Native American Veterans Memorial.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) and Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) committed $120,000 to the National Museum of the American Indian's new National Native American Veterans Memorial.
  • The donation is part of the AGEM/GLI Lasting Impact Philanthropic Initiative, through which they collaborate to create a "lasting impact" inside the gaming industry and beyond.
  • The National Native American Veterans Memorial is part of the Smithsonian Museum collection.
  • GLI is honored to be a part of the National Native American Veterans Memorial representing respect and recognition to Native American veterans and their commitment to their Country."

OUTFRONT Media Brings Curated Content To Commuters With 'MOMENTS by OUTFRONT'

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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The content experiences are curated specifically for the MOMENTS by OUTFRONT platform and are created to earn attention and maintain engagement with audiences, beginning with subway riders in New York's MTA.

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  • The content experiences are curated specifically for the MOMENTS by OUTFRONT platform and are created to earn attention and maintain engagement with audiences, beginning with subway riders in New York's MTA.
  • The need for creative engaging content, complementing real-time service updates and important health and safety information, has never been more important.
  • "With MOMENTS by OUTFRONT, we are partnering with a diverse range of partners, large and small, to provide a mix of curated content informed by subway rider research to deliver the most relevant content experiences.
  • MOMENTS in Art: In partnership with MoMA, OUTFRONT will continue to deliver art from within the iconic museum's collection to commuters.

Thomas Jefferson University Awarded $508,000 by the Commonwealth to support CoraVax™, a patented COVID-19 vaccine

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Friday, August 28, 2020
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The selection from the 70+ applicants was a competitive process that required matched funding in order to be considered.

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  • The selection from the 70+ applicants was a competitive process that required matched funding in order to be considered.
  • Representing Thomas Jefferson University on the call were Drs.
  • Dr. Matthias Schnell, the inventor of CoraVax, directs The Jefferson Vaccine Center and chairs Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Medical College's Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
  • "We are grateful for this important vote of confidence by the Commonwealth in CoraVax, in Dr. Schnell's mission critical work, and in Jefferson," echoed Dr. Stephen Klasko, President and CEO of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health.

PVH Corp. Announces Measures to Streamline Its North American Operations

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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PVH Corp. [NYSE:PVH] announced plans to streamline its North American operations to better align its business with the evolving North American retail landscape, which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • PVH Corp. [NYSE:PVH] announced plans to streamline its North American operations to better align its business with the evolving North American retail landscape, which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The structural changes occurring in the North American retail landscape have required us to take a hard look at our North American operations and identify where we can optimize costs across our business model, said Manny Chirico, Chairman and CEO, PVH.
  • As a result, we are making the incredibly difficult decisions to close our Heritage Brands Retail business and eliminate a significant number of positions throughout our North American organization to align with the lower revenue base.
  • Stefan Larsson, President, PVH commented, While these decisions are always challenging, they are strategically important for the long-term health of PVH.

PVH Corp. Announces Closing of $500 Million of Senior Notes

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Friday, July 10, 2020
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PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH] today announced the closing of its previously announced offering of $500 million of 4% senior notes due 2025 (the Notes).

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  • PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH] today announced the closing of its previously announced offering of $500 million of 4% senior notes due 2025 (the Notes).
  • The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including, among other things, the repayment of certain indebtedness.
  • PVH is one of the most admired fashion and lifestyle companies in the world.
  • PVH has over 40,000 associates operating in over 40 countries and $9.9 billion in annual revenues.

Virgil Abloh Raises $1 Million Dollars to Support the Next Generation of Black Fashion Industry Leaders through the Virgil Abloh™️ "Post-Modern" Scholarship Fund

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
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The Abloh Fund's mission is to foster equity and inclusion within the fashion industry by providing scholarships to students of academic promise of Black, African-American, or African descent.

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  • The Abloh Fund's mission is to foster equity and inclusion within the fashion industry by providing scholarships to students of academic promise of Black, African-American, or African descent.
  • Mr. Abloh named the fund "Post Modern" to represent that recipients will not only receive funds, but will also be given access to vital career support services and mentoring.
  • Born in Rockford, Illinois in 1980, Virgil Abloh is an artist, architect, engineer, designer, musician and DJ, chief creative director, and artistic director.
  • Founded in 1937, the Fashion Scholarship Fund supports the careers of the country's most promising fashion students from all backgrounds.

Daymond John Welcomes Master Facebook Marketer Manuel Suarez on His Power Talks Interview Show

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Monday, July 6, 2020
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LARGO, Fla., July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Manuel Suarez, CEO of the AGM Marketing agency and award-winning Facebook Messenger marketer will join Daymond John, Shark Tank co-host, and founder of the FUBU clothing company, on Daymond's show Power Talks on Tuesday, July 7th at 1:30 pm EST.

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  • LARGO, Fla., July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Manuel Suarez, CEO of the AGM Marketing agency and award-winning Facebook Messenger marketer will join Daymond John, Shark Tank co-host, and founder of the FUBU clothing company, on Daymond's show Power Talks on Tuesday, July 7th at 1:30 pm EST.
  • Daymond John's Tuesday Power Talks are live-streamed on Daymond's Instagram channel.
  • These Power Talks give viewers a glimpse into the real-life effects of world events on CEOs, entertainers, and entrepreneurs like Manuel Suarez.
  • Daymond was looking for a world-class ManyChat Messenger channel and ManyChat knew the best person to make this happen was Manuel Suarez and his expert team.