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Funding Awards Support Expansion of Preservation Maryland’s Historic Property Redevelopment Program
Preservation Maryland’s Historic Property Redevelopment Program has recently been awarded major funding awards from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development as well as The 1772 Foundation. - March 12, 2021 - Preservation Maryland
Western North Carolina Business First-Ever to Receive ACCT Accreditation
The French Broad Adventures (FBA) zipline canopy tour in Marshall, NC, is the first-ever operation to be accredited by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). The ACCT is an international trade association dedicated to standards, government relations, credentialing and professional... - March 05, 2021 - The French Broad Adventures
A Global Day of Prayer Announced by Family of George Floyd March 8, 2021. Global Day of Prayer for Justice for George Floyd and Black Liberation.
Community Members and Family of George Floyd Join Forces for a Call to Prayer on March 8, 2021 in Minneapolis and Around the world. - March 04, 2021 - George Floyd Global Memorial
Tomohiro Muda, Icons of Time 2021, a Photography Exhibition in Support of the Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction
The Japan Art Inheritance Association (Tokyo, Shinjuku) proudly presents Icons of Time 2021, the 2nd and last installment of exhibitions in support of the East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction. The exhibition of Tomohiro Muda's photographs commences March 11, exactly 10 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, on through to March 26, 2021. - March 01, 2021 - SEI-RIN Co., Ltd.
George Floyd Global Memorial Presents Global Day of Prayer for Justice for George Floyd and Black Liberation
The Community at the George Floyd Global Memorial in Minneapolis, MN announces a call for prayer on March 8, 2021. - February 24, 2021 - George Floyd Global Memorial
√K Contemporary Presents "Kosai Hori Retrospective" - An Exhibition of Hori's Early to Recent Works
√K Contemporary (Root K Contemporary) is proud to present Hori Kosai Retrospective, an exhibition of approx. 30 of Kosai Hori's early to recent works, from February 13, 2021 (Sun.) to March 6 (Sat.), 2021. Recognized for leading the liberal artistic movements of his era, Kosai Hori has... - February 08, 2021 - SEI-RIN Co., Ltd.
Japan Art Inheritance Association Presents: Kosai Hori + Erize Hori, To Remember- Who am I?, An Exhibition in Support of the Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction
The Japan Art Inheritance Association (Tokyo, Shinjuku) is proud to present To Remember- Who am I?, the first of two exhibitions in support of the East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction. The exhibition will open spring 2021, 10 years following the Great East Japan Earthquake, from February 13 (Sat) on through March 26 (Fri), at Space√K, (B1F of √K Contemporary). - February 03, 2021 - SEI-RIN Co., Ltd.
On Exhibit: "Approaches to Painting - reprise" - A Group Show Curated by Yoichi Umetsu
"Approaches to Painting - reprise," a group exhibition curated by Yoichi Umetsu will be on view at √K Contemporary until January 31. Curated by the artist, Yoichi Umetsu, the exhibition elaborates upon Umetsu’s opening feature article for the 2020 December issue of Bijutsu... - January 25, 2021 - SEI-RIN Co., Ltd.
Preservation Organizations Make $50,000 Investment in Baltimore Revitalization Projects
Seven preservation and revitalization projects in Baltimore City have been awarded a total of $50,000 through the Baltimore City Historic Preservation Fund. - January 14, 2021 - Preservation Maryland
Fine-Art Photographer Korbin Bielski Launches New Website
Featuring vintage signs, 1920s hotels, and breathtaking topography throughout Southern California, fine-art photography Korbin Bielski's work is now featured on KorbinBielski.com. - November 20, 2020 - Korbin Bielski
Virtual Public Meetings About Falling Waters Battlefield
Preservation Maryland has selected Hanbury Preservation Consulting to complete a preservation project at the Falling Waters Battlefield in Washington County, Maryland. The project is funded by the American Battlefield Protection Program and is now in the public participation phase. The project... - November 06, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
Preservation Maryland Completes Maryland's First Statewide Study of LGBTQ History
The Maryland LGBTQ Context Study is a milestone in Preservation Maryland’s multi-year commitment to LGBTQ heritage visibility and adds important inclusive history to the official historic record. - October 29, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
African American Heritage Sites of Chesapeake Bay to be Documented with Laser Scanning
Preservation Maryland Receives Funding from Bartus Trew Providence Grant Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation - October 21, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
Global Art Projection on the Facade of Sarajevo's History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hello World is a large-scale international art project produced by the nonprofit TransCultural Exchange as a demonstration of solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the mere click of a mouse, people can now enjoy a whirlwind tour around the globe through the nearly 250 artworks on Hello... - October 10, 2020 - TransCultural Exchange
Craftspeople Responsible for Stunning Renovations at Baltimore’s Pratt Library Honored with Preservation Artisan Award
EverGreene Architectural Arts of NY and F.G. Vogt Company of Virginia complete award-winning and highly-technical restoration of the historic flagship location of one of the oldest public library systems in the United States, Baltimore's Central Library. - October 08, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
Virtual Frogtown Artwalk Offers Free Workshops, Activities and Presentations
The three-day festival, The Frogtown Artwalk, in its 12th year, kicks off on Friday, October 16 and runs until Sunday, October 18, with programming and activities for kids and adults including free workshops, artist talks, panel discussions, art exhibits, online art galleries, music and dance performances, video interviews, crafts and demonstrations. All activities will be live-streamed on one or more platforms including EVAC’s website, Facebook and Zoom. - October 02, 2020 - Elysian Valley Arts Collective
National Park Service Announces Goodall Preservation Fellows
The National Park Service and Preservation Maryland are pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Harrison Goodall Preservation Fellowship – three awards that will support innovation and professional growth in the field of historic preservation. - October 02, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
Reimagined Historic Orphan Asylum Becomes Baltimore City Addiction Treatment Center; Wins Statewide "Phoenix" Award
Preservation Maryland recently presented the organizations 2020 Best of Maryland “The Phoenix Award” to the project team and community stakeholders of the large scale renovation project at the Center For Health Care and Healthy Living at the Baltimore Hebrew Orphan Asylum in the Coppin... - September 17, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
James Castle, Director of the Brunswick Heritage Museum, Honored with Statewide Volunteer Award
Preservation Maryland’s Best of Maryland awards celebrate the best of the Old Line State’s people, places and preservation projects. This year, the statewide organization is pleased to recognize the work of James R. Castle, volunteer director of the Brunswick Heritage Museum with the... - September 17, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
Preservation Maryland Executive Director Nicholas Redding Recognized by Young Professional Leader by Baltimore Business Journal
Preservation Maryland’s Executive Director Nicholas Redding has been named one of Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 for his leadership and commitment to his chosen field of work: historic preservation – a field with an ethical and practical focus on saving places of local... - September 17, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
The National Automobile Museum Announces New Temporary Exhibit
In tribute to, and in honor of, this important Nevada gaming magnate, the National Automobile Museum has created a three-month long retrospective on the man, his casinos and his obsession with fine automobiles. - September 05, 2020 - National Automobile Museum
√K Contemporary Presents Kiyoshi Hamada’s 3rd Major Solo Exhibition, “Strata of Memory -Light and Shadow-"
√K Contemporary is proud to present Kiyoshi Hamada’s third major solo exhibition, “Strata of Memory -Light and Shadow-” from September 19 (Sat) to October 24 (Sat), 2020. This exhibition will present approximately 30 works, with a diverse selection of large to small scaled... - August 28, 2020 - SEI-RIN Co., Ltd.
Viral Historic Real Estate Company to Support Preservation Project in Maryland
Two of the most prominent Instagram accounts dedicated to historic homes and architecture have joined with Preservation Maryland to support the non-profit organization’s latest project; the rehabilitation of an early 19th-century log cabin anchored in the historic African American Jonathan Street neighborhood of Hagerstown, Maryland. - August 21, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
Cogran Helps Recreation Reopen with Care
Capacity limits for pools are key this summer. Timed entry tickets from Cogran solve the problem with no-contact checkin. - July 26, 2020 - Cogran Systems
The Unicorn Museum Launches Virtual Summer Camps in the Face of COVID-19
End summer on a magical note with The Unicorn Museum and their professional expert workshop hosts. Beginning Aug. 3, The Unicorn Museum will be hosting a virtual summer camp for children’s ages eight to 12 years-old. As The Unicorn Museum continues to adapt in the face of the COVID pandemic,... - July 23, 2020 - The Unicorn Museum
Preservation Maryland Managing Federal Grant for First-Ever National Register Nominations of LGBTQ Sites in Maryland
Preservation Maryland is proud to announce that the organization is managing a grant from the National Park Service and Maryland Historical Trust that will result in the first-ever historic designation of a property in Maryland for its significance to LGBTQ history. - June 17, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
Heritage Fund Grants Support Hard-Hit Museums and Sites in Maryland
Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Historical Trust’s joint Heritage Fund grant program will provide nearly $50,000 in direct funding to nine cultural groups. - June 04, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
Cogran Releases Charts, a New Way to See Data in Cogran Systems
Cogran now offers a range of the most commonly used reports in chart view. These visualizations make it easy to truly comprehend the information in Cogran’s extensive reports, allowing easy-at-glance understanding of trends and relational information. - May 27, 2020 - Cogran Systems
Cogran Announces New Point of Sale Features
Cogran announces a completely redesigned, fully mobile Point-of-Sale interface for tickets/passes, merchandise sales, and donations. This is a significant new feature for Cogran’s parks and recreation management software vertical, allowing current clients to immediately add new POS features to their Cogran recreation management software. - May 24, 2020 - Cogran Systems
National Park Service Awards Preservation Maryland Two Grants to Study and Protect Historic Battlefields
On May 18, 2020, the American Battlefield Protection Program, a unit of the National Park Service, announced Preservation Maryland was the recipient of two competitive battlefield protection planning grants. On the heels of successful projects at South Mountain Battlefield, Fort Tonoloway, and... - May 22, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
Ginger Rogers Birthplace is for Sale
The two-bedroom, 1-1/2 bath house at 100 W Moore Street, Independence, Missouri is where famous Hollywood actress Ginger Rogers was born. It was operated by the Owens-Rogers Museum for two years. It is now for sale by Three Trails Cottages, LLC. The house was purchased by the company in 2016 and fully restored by Gene Padgitt and HearthMasters, Inc. - April 24, 2020 - Owens-Rogers Museum
Bored with Board Games? Make Up Your Own. Learn What It Takes to be a Toy and Game Inventor at Toy Museum TV, a New Channel Created by The Toy Museum of NY.
Ever wonder how toys and games were created or how to make it in the business of child’s play? For years, the inventors have stayed out of the public eye. But now it's time to meet the new toy inventors on the block. Through this free web series, The Toy Museum of NY and Toy Museum TV is letting the world in on who is behind the newest toys and games of our generation through a set of exclusive interviews conducted at The American International Toy Fair, in February, 2020. - April 16, 2020 - The Toy Museum of NY
The Soulful Work South Florida Artist "Apia"
Chilean artist Carolina García is known in the art world as Apia. It is her goal to showcase the metaphysical transformation that occurs when you are able to see light in a dark place. - March 17, 2020 - Miami Art Scene™
Comedy Icon Shecky Greene Receives Highest Award in Comedy; Induction Into the National Comedy Hall of Fame and Onto the Comedy Wall of Fame
Comedy legend, Shecky Greene to be inducted into the Official National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum. - March 13, 2020 - National Comedy Hall of Fame
Custer Institute Observatory Declares Pluto is a Planet
The Board of Directors of respected Astronomical Observatory, Custer Institute in Southold, NY has recently created a resolution declaring that Pluto is again a planet. Echoing the sentiments of many in the science community, including Jim Bridenstine, Administrator of NASA, Custer Observatory has... - March 07, 2020 - Custer Institute, Inc.
New White Paper from Percussion Play Explores the Positive Effects of Intergenerational Music-Making
Percussion Play, the leading outdoor musical instrument specialist, have published their latest White Paper "Play, Percussion and 'Post-Age' Pedagogy: The Positive Effects of Intergenerational Music-Making." - March 07, 2020 - Percussion Play Ltd.
The TOROSIETE Museum of Contemporary Art to Exhibit Works from Miami Cuban Artist Noel Suarez
The TOROSIETE Museum of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce a new exhibition of fine artworks titled “Siluetas,” from prolific Miami based Cuban artist Noel Suarez. This exhibition will premiere on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 5:00 PM EST. Suarez is the living embodiment of passion... - March 04, 2020 - The TOROSIETE Museum of Contemporary Art
The Muzeo Awards: Art and Wine Celebration
Muzeo, a hub for creative programming, education and traveling exhibitions, will host The Muzeo Awards: Art and Wine Celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Taking place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., the event is a time of celebrating community connection, the inspirational power of the arts and so much... - February 20, 2020 - The Muzeo Foundation
Playwrights Local Announces World Premiere of “Hey Siri”
New drama by Mary E. Weems, Ph.D. explores the impact of technology on three urban lives. Directed by Michael Oatman, the production runs March 20 through 29 at Waterloo Arts in Cleveland. - February 15, 2020 - Playwrights Local
Custer Institute, Inc. Announces the Appointment of New Executive Director
Custer Institute, Inc., in Southold, NY, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia A. Cichanowicz as its new Executive Director. This position is possible with funds provided by the generous support of Charles and Helen Reichert. Custer Institute, Inc. is a nonprofit (501c3) organization... - February 06, 2020 - Custer Institute, Inc.
Playwrights Local Announces 2020 Play Lab with Readings of Plays by Mara Layne and Diana Lueptow and Workshop Production of “Sanzaru” by Greg A. Smith
Annual new play incubator program culminates with two free staged readings and one workshop production from February 10 through 16 at Waterloo Arts. - January 20, 2020 - Playwrights Local
Passport To Your National Parks® 2020 Regional Stamp Set Now Available
Eastern National today announced the release of the highly anticipated 2020 Passport To Your National Parks® Regional Stamp Set. Since 1986, fans of the Passport To Your National Parks program have been collecting these colorful, commemorative stamp sets to decorate their beloved Passport books. - December 17, 2019 - Eastern National
Percussion Play Launches a New Landscape and Nature-Inspired Collection of Outdoor Musical Instruments
Percussion Play, the world’s leading outdoor musical instrument manufacturer, has launched a new botanically based range of instruments inspired by nature and a love of the great outdoors. - November 21, 2019 - Percussion Play Ltd.
A Glimpse Into the Throne Room at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum
One of the most articulate works of art that displays Chapters Four and Five in the Book of Revelation can be found in the stained glass window in the Chapel of the Woodland Mausoleum located at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum. This program will feature Joel L. Getts TH.M, Ph.D. who will present a theological discussion of the representations depicted in the magnificent window. - October 02, 2019 - Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum
Playwrights Local Announces World Premiere of “Live Bodies for Sale”
Powerful new documentary play on the human trafficking crisis in Ohio written by Christopher Johnston. Directed by Terrence Spivey, the production runs November 22 through December 15 at Waterloo Arts in Cleveland. - October 02, 2019 - Playwrights Local
Playwrights Local Announces The 5th Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival on October 12
Playwrights Local presents its fifth annual free festival of plays, workshops, and special sessions on October 12 at Waterloo Arts in Cleveland. - September 14, 2019 - Playwrights Local
Street Photography Workshop in New York City Offered by Nationally Exhibited Artist and Author
"Icons of New York" is a street photography workshop to be presented by Xiomaro, a nationally exhibited artist and author with Arcadia Publishing. - September 10, 2019 - Xiomaro Art Studio
The World’s Largest Camping-Search Engine Campstar Now Offers Campervan and Motorhome Rental
Campstar wants to solve all needs of worldwide campers with one single market place – combining it with a strong global community. Their mission is to make camping the best of all travel experiences. - August 30, 2019 - campstar Worldwide Camping GmbH
Woodland Cultural Centre Announces New Curator of the Museum and Art Gallery
Patricia Deadman announced as new Curator of the Woodland Cultural Centre to bring Indigenous Art and Culture to a national audience. - August 24, 2019 - Woodland Cultural Centre
Camping 4.0: Campstar is Now Available as the New Multiservice Platform Dedicated to Outdoor Holidays
Campstar wants to solve all the needs of worldwide campers with one single market place – combining it with a strong global community. Campstar's mission is to make camping the best of all travel experiences. - July 26, 2019 - campstar Worldwide Camping GmbH