Visual arts

Deranged Artist Designs Launches New Artwork by Popular Artist Alex Duarte

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Sunday, July 3, 2022

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 3, 2022) - Deranged Artist Designs LLC's most prominent artist, Alex Duarte has dropped a new range of NFTs and merchandise through this firm.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 3, 2022) - Deranged Artist Designs LLC's most prominent artist, Alex Duarte has dropped a new range of NFTs and merchandise through this firm.
  • Deranged Artists is already a well known artist amongst the New York art circuit and their fanbase continues to grow.
  • She gained much appreciation both as an artist and a person.Deranged Artist LLC
    Deranged Artists LLC's series "Mr.Harbour and his 8 ball" consists of many contributing artists.
  • alexduartenyc.com is the link to her website where one can review and acquire some of her best artwork.

2023 YOUNGARTS AWARD COMPETITION OPEN NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 14, 2022

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

MIAMI, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's leading arts competition for young artists, YoungArts, is now accepting applications through October 14, 2022. Accomplished artists ages 15-18 or in grades 10–12 are encouraged to apply online at youngarts.org/apply. All YoungArts award winners will receive financial awards of up to $10,000, opportunities to work with leading artists and will become eligible for exclusive creative and professional development support throughout their careers.

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  • YoungArts 2023 award winners will be announced in December 2022.
  • More details regarding National YoungArts Week, other 2023 programs and guest artists will be announced at a later date.
  • "Past YoungArts award winners like Amanda Gorman and Hunter Schafer, Jean Shin and Camille A.
  • We are filled with hope and are tremendously excited to meet the 2023 YoungArts award winners."

Eaton wins Silver Communicator Award for Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency report

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Power management company Eaton was recently honored with a 2022 Communicator Award of Distinction by The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts.

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  • Power management company Eaton was recently honored with a 2022 Communicator Award of Distinction by The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts.
  • Congratulations to our global Communications team for the external recognition on Eatons inaugural Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency report, said Monica Jackson, vice president, Global Inclusion and Diversity.
  • It creatively and transparently shares our commitment and progress toward achieving our aspirational goal of becoming a model of inclusion and diversity in our industry.
  • To view Eatons award-winning entry and learn more about its inclusion and diversity journey, please visit Inclusion & diversity | Eaton .

Students From Three Online Schools in Oregon To Be Celebrated with the Virtual Graduation Ceremony They Earned

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

After two years of questions and distractions, the students from Destinations Career Academy of Oregon ( ORDCA ), Cascade Virtual Academy ( CVA ), and Insight School of Oregon Painted Hills ( ISOR-PH ), online public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the state, will celebrate their graduation with a virtual commencement ceremony this weekend.

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  • After two years of questions and distractions, the students from Destinations Career Academy of Oregon ( ORDCA ), Cascade Virtual Academy ( CVA ), and Insight School of Oregon Painted Hills ( ISOR-PH ), online public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the state, will celebrate their graduation with a virtual commencement ceremony this weekend.
  • Graduates are exploring in-state opportunities for post-secondary education, including George Fox University, Portland State University, University of Oregon, and Oregon Institute of Technology.
  • Destinations Career Academy of Oregon (ORDCA) is a full-time online public charter school authorized by Mitchell School District that serves students in grades 9-12 statewide.
  • Cascade Virtual Academy (CVA) is an online public charter school authorized by Mitchell School District that serves students in K-12th grade throughout the state of Oregon.

Asha Jadeja Announces Rajeev Circle History Scholars Program

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur, venture capitalist and philanthropist Asha Jadeja has launched a unique program through her family foundation Motwani Jadeja Foundation called the Rajeev Circle History Scholars (RCS) Program.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur, venture capitalist and philanthropist Asha Jadeja has launched a unique program through her family foundation Motwani Jadeja Foundation called the Rajeev Circle History Scholars (RCS) Program.
  • And the Motwani Jadeja Foundation is proud to announce the Rajeev Circle History Scholars (RCS) Program to support scholars in this area."
  • The Rajeev Circle History Scholars (RCS) Program has been constituted in memory of Asha's late husband Rajeev Motwani.
  • Programs like the Rajeev Circle History Scholars (RCS) and Rajeev Circle Fellowships (RCF) are an ongoing effort by Asha Jadeja and the Motwani Jadeja Foundation to contribute toward the growth of intellectual and entrepreneurial capital of India to augment India's future through positive action for greater and exponential impact.

Full Sail University Returns as Primary Sponsor of the 31st Annual Florida Film Festival

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to return as primary sponsor of the Florida Film Festival for the 19th consecutive year. The Florida Film Festival is an Oscar®-qualifying festival, premiering the best in current, independent, and international cinema. The 10-day event features over 160 films. The festival will be held in-person from April 8-17, 2022, at the Enzian Theater and Regal Winter Park Village.

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  • WINTER PARK, Fla., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to return as primary sponsor of the Florida Film Festival for the 19th consecutive year.
  • The Florida Film Festival is an Oscar-qualifying festival, premiering the best in current, independent, and international cinema.
  • "We are honored to work alongside the Florida Film Festival to make the festival come to life," stated Rick Ramsey, Education Director, Visual Arts at Full Sail University "The Florida Film Festival is doing the important work of showcasing the regional entertainment community by highlighting talent and opportunity within the film industry."
  • To learn more about the Florida Film Festival, please visit https://www.floridafilmfestival.com/ and to learn more about Full Sail University, please visit fullsail.edu.

Major Retrospective of Alma W. Thomas at Frist Art Museum Examines Artist's Wide-Ranging Creative Life

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

NASHVILLE, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Frist Art Museum presents Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful , a comprehensive overview of the artist's long, dynamic life (18911978) and multifaceted career that was defined by constant creativity.

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  • NASHVILLE, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Frist Art Museum presents Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful , a comprehensive overview of the artist's long, dynamic life (18911978) and multifaceted career that was defined by constant creativity.
  • "Throughout her career, the art departments and galleries of historically Black colleges and universities provided Thomas with vital support," says Frist Art Museum senior curator Trinita Kennedy.
  • Co-organized by the Chrysler Museum of Art and The Columbus Museum, Georgia
    Aflac is proud to sponsor Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful.
  • The Frist Art Museum is supported in part by The Frist Foundation, the Metro Nashville Arts Commission, the Tennessee Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

CapStar Announces Chairman Succession Plan

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

Bottorff, who has served as non-executive Chairman since the Companys founding, informed the Board he will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors.

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  • Bottorff, who has served as non-executive Chairman since the Companys founding, informed the Board he will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors.
  • CapStar has accomplished much as it has grown from a start-up into a customer focused, high-performing institution, said Bottorff.
  • On behalf of the board and the CapStar team, I thank Denny for his leadership the past 14 years.
  • CapStar Bank, with assets of $3.1 billion, provides a relationship-based and highly personal banking experience to small to mid-sized private businesses, professionals, and individuals.

Ascend Hotel Collection Honors Wyvern Hotel With 'Ascending Community Service Award'

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. 's (NYSE: CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection , a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels, honored the Wyvern Hotel in Punta Gorda, Florida, with its "Ascending Community Service Award."

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. 's (NYSE: CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection , a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels, honored the Wyvern Hotel in Punta Gorda, Florida, with its "Ascending Community Service Award."
  • The Wyvern Hotel received the award for its efforts to support local children's charities, like Back Pack Kidz, as well as the arts community.
  • "The Ascend Hotel Collection is known for offering guests an authentically local stay.
  • The Ascend Hotel Collection global portfolio of independent resort, historic and boutique hotels is part of Choice Hotels, one of the world's largest leading hotel companies.

StriveTogether awards scholarships to 12 young San Antonio-area artists

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Local organizationsSAYSand Our Tomorrow , which is a youth-led coalition of StriveTogether network member UP Partnership, hosted a competition for student work to be showcased at a December exhibit in San Antonio.

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  • Local organizationsSAYSand Our Tomorrow , which is a youth-led coalition of StriveTogether network member UP Partnership, hosted a competition for student work to be showcased at a December exhibit in San Antonio.
  • Of the 70 student submissions, StriveTogether is featuring 12 pieces at its national convening Oct. 4-8 and awarding those artists college scholarships.
  • For the scholarships initial launch in 2018 , students made art inspired by StriveTogethers core values, community, courage, equity, progress and results.
  • Together, the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network impacts the lives of more than 11 million youth including more than 7 million children of color across 30 states and Washington, D.C.