Timeline of art

Unveiling the 2023 IMPART Summit: Qatar America Institute for Culture Celebrates Technology and the Arts

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The 2023 IMPART Summit and Design Festival, in conjunction with QatarCreates, taking place between National and DC Design Weeks, promises a comprehensive program designed to stimulate the imagination, spark conversations, and inspire collaboration.

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  • The 2023 IMPART Summit and Design Festival, in conjunction with QatarCreates, taking place between National and DC Design Weeks, promises a comprehensive program designed to stimulate the imagination, spark conversations, and inspire collaboration.
  • At the very heart of the 2023 IMPART Summit lies the celebration of the dynamic exchange between Qatari, Arab, and American artists and storytellers.
  • This intersection of society and technology exemplifies the summit's commitment to convene artists and celebrate cultures.
  • For detailed information about the 2023 IMPART Summit, including registration details, speaker profiles, and the full event schedule, please visit the official summit website: https://qataramerica.org/impart-summit-2023/

Unicoin Launches Global Art Investment Initiative During Miami Art Week

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

MIAMI, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicoin, the next-generation cryptocurrency from the producers of the Unicorn Hunters show announced during Miami Art Week that it has launched a Global Art Investment Initiative funded with 50 million unicoins valued at $20M at the current base sales price of 40¢/ú to converge art, blockchain technology, and the Future of Money. As part of the Initiative, Unicoin will invest in works by internationally acclaimed icons and emerging global artists who are redefining the contemporary art scene and fund original NFT collections and digital twins of selected paintings to help artists reach the millions of consumers who are interested in owning digital assets.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicoin , the next-generation cryptocurrency from the producers of the Unicorn Hunters show announced during Miami Art Week that it has launched a Global Art Investment Initiative funded with 50 million unicoins valued at $20M at the current base sales price of 40/ to converge art, blockchain technology, and the Future of Money.
  • "Unicoin is focused on providing value to its holders by building a valuable asset portfolio of potentially high-performing investments.
  • Unicoin is the official cryptocurrency of the Unicorn Hunters show, which Forbes magazine described as "the most iconic business series of recent times."
  • As a result of this Initiative, art will become a new asset class for the Unicoin portfolio, which is expected to reach a value of $500 million by the end of 2023.

BLACK ENTERPRISE Unveils Distinguished List of 40 Under 40 Honorees

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Monday, October 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BLACK ENTERPRISE, the No. 1 Black digital media brand with 10 million unique visitors per month, announced its second annual list of 40 Under 40 honorees, highlighting an illustrious group of young Black leaders in tech, business, arts and entertainment, finance, media, fashion and beauty, social impact, and sports.

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  • 1 Black digital media brand with 10 million unique visitors per month,announced its second annual list of 40 Under 40 honorees, highlighting an illustrious group of young Black leaders in tech, business, arts and entertainment, finance, media, fashion and beauty, social impact, and sports.
  • The honorees were selected through an internal editorial process based on merit, demonstrated leadership, and notable achievements in their fields.
  • "We are excited to celebrate the 40 Under 40 honorees for their outstanding achievements," said Earl "Butch" Graves Jr., CEO of BLACK ENTERPRISE.
  • "Driven by purpose and passion, the BE 40 Under 40 honorees are using innovation and creativity to find solutions, build a better future, and bring inspiration in the darkest times.

California Community Foundation Announces 2022 Fellowship for Visual Artist Fellows

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Community Foundation (CCF) has named 12 Los Angeles County artists as recipients of the CCF Fellowship for Visual Artists (FVA) , totaling $480,000 in unrestricted grants.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Community Foundation (CCF) has named 12 Los Angeles County artists as recipients of the CCF Fellowship for Visual Artists (FVA) , totaling $480,000 in unrestricted grants.
  • "CCF is proud to support our Fellowship for Visual Artists fellows in their artistic careers and we celebrate their commitment to transforming communities through their work.
  • "As a Southeast Asian refugee, artist, educator, community advocate and single parent, I persist in integrating the most significant aspects of my life," said 2022 FVA fellow Phung Huynh.
  • The California Community Foundation (CCF)has served as a public, charitable organization for Los Angeles County since 1915.

CRAFT CANNABIS BRAND WORKS WITH P-VALLEY STAR TO CREATE THE PERFECT STRAIN FOR HIS ANXIETY

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Family Farms (BFF) today announces the release of the bespoke strain "The Phonzie," created in collaboration with P-Valley star J. Alphonse Nicholson. After being introduced to BFF products, Nicholson found they aided in calming his anxiety, allowing him to remain focused on his acting. The new strain, named for the actor and musician, was exclusively pheno-hunted to incorporate terpenes limonene and caryophyllene, which are associated with calm and relaxation, aimed at easing anxiety and stress. The Phonzie will hit California retail stores later this month.

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  • After being introduced to BFF products, Nicholson found they aided in calming his anxiety, allowing him to remain focused on his acting.
  • Ball Family Farms releases bespoke strain "The Phonzie," in collaboration with P-Valley star J. Alphonse Nicholson.
  • Nicholson, who has dealt with anxiety his entire life, found respite from the day-to-day grind in Ball Family Farms' terpene-rich cannabis.
  • BFF's first commercial strain, Daniel Larusso, quickly became one of the most popular strains in licensed cannabis retail stores.

Surfalorus celebrates local legend and Hawaiian royalty in packed festival lineup

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Surfalorus brings a stacked lineup of films including Mike Leech's portrait of local legend Jesse Hines as well as the new documentary Waterman about Hawaiian statesman Duke Kahanamoku.

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  • Surfalorus brings a stacked lineup of films including Mike Leech's portrait of local legend Jesse Hines as well as the new documentary Waterman about Hawaiian statesman Duke Kahanamoku.
  • Special guest Ben Gravy will join us on the closing night for a screening of For the Dream.
  • Both Matt Pruett and Mike Nelson will be on hand to talk about the book and sign copies for Surfalorus guests.
  • To round out the lineup, Sweet Adventure screens on Tuesday, September 20 at Jennette's Pier.

Community Leader John Rohman Receives Chesley H. Husson, Sr. Award from Husson University

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Friday, May 27, 2022

This award is presented annually to an individual who shares the qualities of Hussons founder, Chesley H. Husson, Sr.

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  • This award is presented annually to an individual who shares the qualities of Hussons founder, Chesley H. Husson, Sr.
  • John epitomizes our core values of character and humility, said Dr. Robert A. Clark, president of Husson University.
  • With a passion for the arts and strong business acumen, John has consistently contributed to the success of WBRC, our University, the local community and our state.
  • Chesley H. Husson, Sr. was the founder of Husson College, one of the Universitys predecessor institutions.

CHOOSE HOPE: Long Anticipated Collaboration Between Tracy Reese Hope For Flowers and Naturalizer Arrives in a Socially Conscious Way

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

The Firecracker sandal, part of the “Hope for Flowers” sustainable capsule footwear collection -- a joint initiative of leading women’s footwear brand, Naturalizer, and American fashion designer, Tracy Reese. (Photo: Business Wire)

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  • Leading womens footwear brand, Naturalizer, and American fashion designer, Tracy Reese, today launched their joint initiative, the Hope for Flowers sustainable capsule footwear collection.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The bold, bright, and vibrant Hope for Flowers collection of eight styles includes flat sandals, sport sandals, kitten heels, and espadrilles.
  • The capsule collection was designed to convey the optimism, color and prints that have become synonymous with Reese.
  • https://hopeforflowers.com
    About Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese:
    Founded in 2018, Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese is a sustainable collection curated to foster an ecosystem of responsible fashion.

College for Creative Studies Removes Programmatic Boundaries With New Interdisciplinary Art + Design Program and Resets Focus on Burgeoning Film Program

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Detroit, Michigan, March 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to announce the launch of a new, highly anticipated undergraduate program in Interdisciplinary Art + Design .

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  • Detroit, Michigan, March 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to announce the launch of a new, highly anticipated undergraduate program in Interdisciplinary Art + Design .
  • This new program will allow students the opportunity to forge their own paths as they investigate, and ultimately redefine, the boundaries of contemporary art and design.
  • CCS Interdisciplinary Art + Design program will provide a dynamic and individualized studio-based program that combines the strengths of CCS renowned studio disciplines with strategic mentoring and a flexible curriculum structure.
  • This program will give students the opportunity to tailor their studies at CCS, encouraging them to explore the Colleges art and design offerings, as they develop their own ideas and perspectives, said Scott Northrup (92, Art Practice), Chair of Film, Photography, and Interdisciplinary Art + Design.

"Act For Abortion":On The 49th Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade, A Flash Mob In Celebration Of Bodily Autonomy Will Take To The Steps Of The Supreme Court In D.C.

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Saturday, January 22, 2022

"Our freedom is on the line, and we intend to show up for bodily autonomy and the will of the American people."

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  • "Our freedom is on the line, and we intend to show up for bodily autonomy and the will of the American people."
  • The flash mob wore accents of gold and green, both chosen for symbolic reasons: The color gold represents a 50th anniversaryan anniversary that is uncertain for Roe v. Wade.
  • Act for Abortion also includes a social media campaign providing tangible steps all Americans can take to protect abortion access.
  • "But on the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I am celebrating the people who fought before me, for me.