Art Center

Des Moines Art Center Hires New Director from The Met

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

DES MOINES, IA (February 2023) – The Des Moines Art Center Board of Trustees has announced Dr. Kelly Baum as the museum's next John and Mary Pappajohn Director.

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  • DES MOINES, IA (February 2023) – The Des Moines Art Center Board of Trustees has announced Dr. Kelly Baum as the museum's next John and Mary Pappajohn Director.
  • In this role, Dr. Baum will lead the Art Center in furthering its mission to provide opportunities for transformational art experiences through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programming.
  • “The Des Moines Art Center is an exceptional place.
  • Dr. Baum will assume the role of director in May 2023 following the retirement of Jeff Fleming who has served the Art Center for 25 years.

Incheon Songdo Becomes One-Stop MICE Service With International Conference Complex Zone

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Monday, January 9, 2023

In particular, along with the completion of Incheon Songdo International Conference Complex Zone (ICCZ), Incheon is strengthening its position as a core city of the MICE (Meeting Incentives Convention Exhibition) industry.

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  • In particular, along with the completion of Incheon Songdo International Conference Complex Zone (ICCZ), Incheon is strengthening its position as a core city of the MICE (Meeting Incentives Convention Exhibition) industry.
  • Incheon has secured a traffic network in all directions, such as the Incheon Port, the Incheon subway line, and the Incheon International Airport.
  • In 2018, Incheon established the Five-Year Plan for fostering and promoting the Incheon Songdo International Conference Complex Zone.
  • Accommodation, shopping, and cultural facilities are concentrated around Songdo Convensia, providing one-stop service to international conference participants.

SMASHBOX COSMETICS LAUNCHES SMASHBOX OPEN STUDIOS, A RESIDENCY PROGRAM TO REDEFINE NEW BOUNDARIES OF BEAUTY

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Friday, April 8, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smashbox Cosmetics announces Smashbox Open Studios, a residency program supporting artists who seek to redefine today's beauty standards.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smashbox Cosmetics announces Smashbox Open Studios, a residency program supporting artists who seek to redefine today's beauty standards.
  • The program culminated in a group show at Smashbox Studios, where the cohort unveiled three new projects that push boundary-breaking beauty standards across cultures, generations, and genders.
  • For her Smashbox Open Studios project, Uzumaki built a walk-in installation featuring a fur-covered vanity and self-portrait series that explores her own beauty ideals.
  • Since selling Smashbox to the Estee Lauder Companies, Davis has served as head of Global Creative for Smashbox Cosmetics.

Smashbox Canada Reimagines the Primer Category with Top Local Talent and Skin-Defending Innovation

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Monday, March 21, 2022

TORONTO, March 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Our first primer was born in 1996 at Smashbox Studios, a place with creativity at its heart.

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  • TORONTO, March 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Our first primer was born in 1996 at Smashbox Studios, a place with creativity at its heart.
  • Yes, it helps makeup look better and last longer but what if our primer could do more?
  • "Smashbox hopes to meet the versatile needs of the next generation," said Davis Factor, Founder and SVP of Global Creative at Smashbox Cosmetics.
  • "Photo Finish Primer was born from the need for innovation so we continue to innovate.

The 2nd Los Angeles Beverly Arts LABA Icon Charity Awards at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) and the LABA International Art Festival are proud to announce that the second LABA Icon Awards took place on March 17, 2022, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) and the LABA International Art Festival are proud to announce that the second LABA Icon Awards took place on March 17, 2022, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.
  • The second LABA Icon Awards ceremony was hosted by Princess Karen Cantrell, the rotating Chairman of the LABA International Art Festival and Joey Zhou, founding Chairman of the LABA International Art Festival.
  • Mr. Zhou introduced the LABA Icon Awards: "It is a trend-setting public welfare award established by people from all walks of life.
  • As the only member of the Asian Organizing Committee of the LABA Icon Awards, Mr. Huang also participated in selecting the LABA Icon Awards' winners.

Frederick Arts Council (FAC) Announces Holiday Art Showcase

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick Arts Council (FAC) announces their 2021 Holiday Art Showcase beginning on Friday, November 26th with pop-up events occurring from 11am - 2pm.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick Arts Council (FAC) announces their 2021 Holiday Art Showcase beginning on Friday, November 26th with pop-up events occurring from 11am - 2pm.
  • Local and regional artists will be on display throughout the Holiday Art Showcase via an exhibition of affordable works and pop-up maker booths located on the first floor of the FAC Art Center.
  • Where: FAC Art Center 5 East 2nd Street Frederick, MD
    The Frederick Arts Council invests in a vibrant and cohesive arts community for the people of Frederick County.
  • FAC is responsible for large-scale programming such as the Frederick Festival of the Arts, Sky Stage, Frederick Public Art Initiative, Art in the Park, and Arts in Education grants.

The "Lot Koule" Art Exhibit Featuring Renowned Haitian Artist Joseph Eddy Pierre to Benefit Victims of the August 14th Haiti Earthquake to be Held September 1 - 2 in NYC

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Jerry Wonda Duplessis is also NYC Grammy Governor and Co-Chairman of the Producers and Engineer Wing.

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  • Jerry Wonda Duplessis is also NYC Grammy Governor and Co-Chairman of the Producers and Engineer Wing.
  • An invitation-only VIP opening will take place with a red carpet at 5:30 pm and doors opening at 6 pm.
  • The exhibit will be open to the public from 6:00 to 10:00 pm on September 2nd.
  • Joseph Eddy Pierre is a Haitian artist born in 1972 in Cabaret, Haiti.