Visual arts

AlUla Arts Festival launches today with new large-scale public art commissions and exhibitions by internationally renowned artists

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Friday, February 9, 2024

The festival will also mark the opening of Design Space AlUla in the AlJadidah Arts District, a focal point for showcasing AlUla's wide-ranging design initiatives contributing to the vision for AlUla.

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  • The festival will also mark the opening of Design Space AlUla in the AlJadidah Arts District, a focal point for showcasing AlUla's wide-ranging design initiatives contributing to the vision for AlUla.
  • Inaugurated in 2022, and part of the annual AlUla Moments calendar of events, the AlUla Arts Festival features an exciting mix of creatives, including local, regional, and international artists, performers, curators, collectors and more.
  • During AlUla Arts Festival, two adjacent exhibitions - featuring drawing, ceramic, soft sculpture, painting and weaving - take place in AlJadidah arts district, at the heart of AlUla’s community.
  • AlUla 1445 - Featuring images by artist Hassan Hajjaj who is renowned for work that merges contemporary art, fashion and cultural identity.

Artmarket.com: Artprice comments launch of FrenchArtFund investment fund, regulated by the AMF

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Monday, February 5, 2024

A long-term investment in art produces and supports cultural and educational values that are different from traditional investments.

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  • A long-term investment in art produces and supports cultural and educational values that are different from traditional investments.
  • Investing in art is therefore not just an investment in a 'tangible' asset, it is also a fun and 'presentable' investment in our collective future."
  • Artprice: "Art is today widely considered as an alternative investment which not only offers high returns but also a low correlation to typical financial assets.
  • "I congratulate Olivier Bourdelas for the creation of the FrenchArtFund, the first Art Investment fund regulated by the AMF.

Artmarket.com: Artprice comments launch of FrenchArtFund investment fund, regulated by the AMF

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Monday, February 5, 2024

A long-term investment in art produces and supports cultural and educational values that are different from traditional investments.

Key Points: 
  • A long-term investment in art produces and supports cultural and educational values that are different from traditional investments.
  • Investing in art is therefore not just an investment in a 'tangible' asset, it is also a fun and 'presentable' investment in our collective future."
  • Artprice: "Art is today widely considered as an alternative investment which not only offers high returns but also a low correlation to typical financial assets.
  • "I congratulate Olivier Bourdelas for the creation of the FrenchArtFund, the first Art Investment fund regulated by the AMF.

Walgreens Celebrates 15 Years of the Expressions Challenge

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The Expressions Challenge by Walgreens officially launches today, January 8 and runs through March 31, 2024.

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  • The Expressions Challenge by Walgreens officially launches today, January 8 and runs through March 31, 2024.
  • View the 2023 winning student entries and learn more about the Expressions Challenge at ExpressionsChallenge.com .
  • The 15th anniversary also comes at a time when Walgreens has increased its commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of teenagers.
  • Walgreens will leverage that network so more teens can reap the benefits of entering the Expressions Challenge.

Four Seasons Honours World Kindness Day with a Global Celebration of Art, Community and Acts of Love

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This World Kindness Day, Four Seasons is embracing its legacy of empathy and personalized service to inspire others to lead with genuine heart. Grounded in the core belief that kindness creates a meaningful sense of belonging, Four Seasons hotels and resorts are uniting in a celebration of kindness on November 13 and beyond through community and artistic collaborations and volunteerism.

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  • "Our World Kindness Day celebration is a natural extension of how we seek to leave a positive, enduring impact on our communities.
  • With a shared passion for the power of kindness, Four Seasons is collaborating with Lilly Singh to inspire kindness through her light-hearted warmth and humour.
  • To kick off the celebration, Lilly joined Four Seasons for an event on November 7 in advance of World Kindness Day at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills .
  • Click here to see a full list of Four Seasons hotels and resorts around the world that are creating kindness in their communities.

Six Wheelchair Users Awarded at United Spinal Association's StrongWheeled Together Conference

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Friday, October 20, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight, United Spinal Association will present the StrongWheeled Together Award to six talented individuals from the community of wheelchair users living in the United States.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight, United Spinal Association will present the StrongWheeled Together Award to six talented individuals from the community of wheelchair users living in the United States.
  • United Spinal Association will present the StrongWheeled Together Award to six talented wheelchair users.
  • The awards ceremony caps off United Spinal's first-ever StrongWheeled Together Conference, which brought United Spinal members, chapter leaders, clinicians and corporate partners to Las Vegas for connection, learning and action for disability justice.
  • The Awards originated as part of United Spinal's ongoing Strong Wheeled Together campaign: unitedspinal.org/strong-wheeled-together
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NOMVDIC launching the L500 on Kickstarter, the world's first portable triple laser projector

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The L500 RGB triple laser projector will be available for backing on Kickstarter, commencing on August 1st, 2023.

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  • The L500 RGB triple laser projector will be available for backing on Kickstarter, commencing on August 1st, 2023.
  • Key features of the L500 RGB triple laser projector include:
    Exceptional Visuals - Powered by advanced RGB laser technology, the L500 produces vibrant and accurate colors through its 100% BT.
  • NOMVDIC is excited to bring the L500 RGB triple laser projector to life through the Kickstarter platform.
  • For more information about the L500 RGB triple laser projector and to support the Kickstarter campaign, please visit here .

The Nigerian Culture and Entertainment Economy has announced plan to boost the sector's growth through Transforming Nigeria into Africa's creative, cultural and entertainment capital.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

ABUJA, Nigeria, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nigeria's newly appointed Special Advisor on Culture and Entertainment Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, outlined a plan to boost growth in Nigeria's creative economy during a closed briefing.

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  • ABUJA, Nigeria, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nigeria's newly appointed Special Advisor on Culture and Entertainment Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, outlined a plan to boost growth in Nigeria's creative economy during a closed briefing.
  • The goal is to deliver a national strategy that supports President Tinubus'  plan to double the national economy to $1tn within eight years.
  • Dubbed Destination 2030, the initiative aims to unify all the sectors in the space under a single vision: To position Nigeria as Africa's creative, cultural and entertainment capital.
  • According to Musawa, a robust creative and cultural economy can be a significant catalyst for growth and presents an opportunity for Nigeria to leapfrog its current development trajectory.

The Nigerian Culture and Entertainment Economy has announced plan to boost the sector's growth through Transforming Nigeria into Africa's creative, cultural and entertainment capital.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

ABUJA, Nigeria, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nigeria's newly appointed Special Advisor on Culture and Entertainment Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, outlined a plan to boost growth in Nigeria's creative economy during a closed briefing.

Key Points: 
  • ABUJA, Nigeria, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nigeria's newly appointed Special Advisor on Culture and Entertainment Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, outlined a plan to boost growth in Nigeria's creative economy during a closed briefing.
  • The goal is to deliver a national strategy that supports President Tinubus'  plan to double the national economy to $1tn within eight years.
  • As demonstrated by the bold decisions made thus far by the President, this administration has a transformative agenda that has the Nigerian people at its core.
  • Dubbed Destination 2030, the initiative aims to unify all the sectors in the space under a single vision: To position Nigeria as Africa's creative, cultural and entertainment capital.

University of Phoenix Core Faculty Member Jackie Lucas Presents Research Poster at AUPHA 2023 Conference

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Jackie Lucas, core faculty member for the College of Health Professions, presented her research poster at the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) 2023 conference, held June 29 - July 1 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Jackie Lucas, core faculty member for the College of Health Professions, presented her research poster at the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) 2023 conference, held June 29 - July 1 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • “Practicing inclusive leadership is not only critical for personal and professional growth, but also for building truly equitable environments,” Lucas shares.
  • Associate Dean Heather Steiness expressed her enthusiasm for Lucas' research, stating, "We are immensely proud of Jackie's dedication to studying inclusive and intentional leadership.
  • Lucas, an accomplished instructor at the University of Phoenix, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her research.