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Private School Capstone Academy Featured on Lifetime TV Show The Balancing Act
Capstone Academy was featured in December ’21 on Lifetime Channel’s long running TV show The Balancing Act hosted by Montel Williams. The School was on the show's local Atlanta edition that took a look at how innovative teachings can be more productive and less stressful on both... - January 13, 2022 - Capstone Academy
New Exhibition at Howard University; Family Reunion: Portraits by Timothy J. Clark
Among America’s foremost painters in watercolor, Timothy J. Clark is known for his paintings in the tradition of John Singer Sargent. Clark created new works especially for this one-man show at the historic HBCU in Washington, DC—namely portraits of his “family” of friends—visual artists Gaye Ellington (granddaughter of Duke) and Faith Ringgold; musicians Jack McVea, Teddy Buckner, Art Davis, Michael White and others from the world of jazz. Jan 22-Mar 7, 2022. - December 31, 2021 - Howard University Gallery of Art
Center for Irish Music to Celebrate St. Paul’s Irish Music Roots at Virtual "Gaela" Fundraiser
The Center for Irish Music (CIM) and Cork-born entertainer Máirtín de Cógáin invite you to celebrate Minnesota’s lively Irish music roots at Éigse CIM, a Virtual Gaela Event on February 26th, 2022. - December 24, 2021 - Center for Irish Music
Just Launched NFT Art Project, DynaStripes, Lets You Create Abstract Artworks and Get Paid
DynaStripes, the one-of-a-kind on-chain, generative NFT art project, has now launched on the Ethereum blockchain. DynaStripes allows users to create NFT artworks formed of unique, colourful, and minimal animated stripes. In a world first, users can configure and preview the artwork before creation, and earn royalties on sales forever. - November 15, 2021 - DynaStripes
Grand Opening of Perennial Voice Studio
A small town in New Jersey gets top-quality vocal and performing arts training. - November 04, 2021 - Perennial Voice Studio
Artist, Alexander Morris Opens His Studio to the Public for One-Day Art Event
Artist, Alexander Morris' open studio event to be held on the 13th of November 2021, from 9am-noon. - October 29, 2021 - Alexander Morris Art
Fashion Industry Veteran Creates a la Carte Dream Fashion/Design Academy - Upends Traditional Learning
Garment industry veteran Liza Deyrmenjian launched The Cut Fashion Design Academy to upend the traditional learning model in the fast-paced technology-oriented fashion industry. - October 21, 2021 - The Cut Fashion Design Academy
AIFD® Announces Lisa Belisle AIFD as an AIFD® Certified Floral Evaluator/Judge
Lisa Belisle AIFD of Flora Elements, Delafield, Wisconsin announces her accomplishment of being awarded AIFD Certified Floral Evaluator/Judge. - October 02, 2021 - Flora Elements Education and Design
Shorecrest Apple Distinguished School Recognition Extended Through 2024
Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to announce that it has once again been named an Apple Distinguished School. Shorecrest was awarded the 2021-2024 distinction for its innovative teacher-leaders, its successful 1:1 iPad implementation, and the thoughtful integration of technology throughout... - October 02, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Two Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Program
Bepler and Forney in Top 1% of US High School Seniors - September 18, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Shorecrest Completes Charger Commons
Newest Campus Capital Project Serves Students Across the PK3-12 Community. - September 15, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
No COVID-19 Across 4 Weeks of In-Person Philadelphia International Music Festival Summer Camp
Hundreds of residential and day campers, staff and faculty - including members of The Philadelphia Orchestra - gathered for 4 weeks in person in June and July for intensive music instruction and collaboration, with zero COVID-19 infections, thanks to stringent health and safety protocols. - August 20, 2021 - Philadelphia International Music Festival
Alexander Morris Featured in Attleboro Art Museum’s Prestigious 8 Visions Exhibit
Alexander Morris chosen for Attleboro Arts Museum's 8 Visions exhibit; a great creative achievement for all eight artists. - August 07, 2021 - Alexander Morris Art
Music School Rocks Its Way Into St. Peters, Missouri
School of Rock Franchise Proves Rock and Roll is Here to Stay with New Location - August 06, 2021 - Zhivegas, Inc.
The Richard Lawson Studios Master Classes Continue with Director/Writer/Actor Lily Mariye
The Richard Lawson Studios Self Tape Master Class Series is back with returning guest teacher, director/writer/actor Lily Mariye on July 31st, 2021. Classes take place every Saturday morning at 10 AM PST via Zoom Webinar. Richard Lawson Studios (RLS) was founded in Los Angeles, California in 2005... - July 29, 2021 - Richard Lawson Studios
The Philadelphia International Music Festival Returns to the Main Line for In-Person Summer Classical Music Training
PIMF staff and students celebrate a successful and inspiring return to in-person summer music camp and look forward to July's second session. - July 14, 2021 - Philadelphia International Music Festival
Allegro Music Academy to Begin Enrolling for Fall 2021
Sarasota's premier music academy will begin accepting new students for Fall 2021 as soon as August 1. - July 01, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Allegro Music Academy Open Enrollment
Allegro Music Academy continues enrolling new students for private and semi-private instruction. - June 26, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Allegro Academy of Music, Dance and Etiquette to Begin Enrolling for Fall
Allegro Academy's Early Enrollment for Fall 2021 Classes begins July 19th. Sign up today to receive early access to classes and special discounts. - June 26, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
SFCMP Announces Executive Director Lisa Oman to Transition in Fall of 2021. Application Period Opens June 1.
The Board of Directors for the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players today announced that Lisa Oman, after six seasons, is leaving her role as Executive Director which will open up the position on September 1, 2021. Oman shares, “It's been an enormous honor to lead this organization and to... - May 25, 2021 - San Francisco Contemporary Music Players
Back by Popular Demand, Casting Director Robi Reed Returns to the Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series
The Richard Lawson Studios welcomes for a third time as a guest instructor for its Self-Tape Master Class Series, Emmy Award winning Casting Director Robi Reed. Classes take place every Saturday morning at 10 AM PST via Zoom Webinar. Richard Lawson Studios (RLS) was founded in Los Angeles,... - May 15, 2021 - Richard Lawson Studios
Allegro Music Academy Continues Open Enrollment
Allegro Music Academy is now enrolling students of any instrument at any skill level. - April 30, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Artwork of New Jersey Artist, Stephanie Deshpande, Included on a Time Capsule to the Moon with 1200 International Artists and One A.I.
The Peregrine Collection – an assembly of thousands of creative works by over 1200 creative artists and one A.I. – is headed for the Moon. Seven paintings by the New Jersey artist, Stephanie Deshpande, are included in this collection. Deshpande is a representational painter best known... - April 29, 2021 - Stephanie Deshpande Fine Art
Allegro Music Academy Now Enrolling for 2021 Summer Camps
Join Allegro Academy of Music, Etiquette and Dance for a full four weeks of music education, dance classes, and concerts. - April 28, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Closes Out April with Casting Director Rich Delia
On April 24th, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by casting director Rich Delia. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Mr. Delia. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom. Richard Lawson... - April 23, 2021 - Richard Lawson Studios
Shorecrest Launches Post-Graduate / Gap Year Program
Ranked among the Top 10 Best College Prep Schools in the State of Florida, Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg, Florida is proud to announce the launch of its Post-Graduate / Gap Year Program (PG Program). Designed for high school graduates looking to better prepare themselves for... - April 22, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Casting Professional Katie O’Connor Joins Richard Lawson for Self Tape Master Class Series
The Richard Lawson Studios continues The Self Tape Master Class series with casting professional Katie O’Connor joining master teacher Richard Lawson on April 17th. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Ms. - April 16, 2021 - Richard Lawson Studios
Casting Director Marci Liroff Joins the Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series This Weekend
Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by casting director Marci Liroff on Saturday, April 10th as part of The Richard Lawson Studios Self Tape Master Class series. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Ms. - April 09, 2021 - Richard Lawson Studios
Kukuza Fest: A Salute to Women to Feature Black Women in Family Music on April 10
Kukuza Fest returns on Sat, April 10, 2021, from 3 to 5 PM EST and will feature Black Women in Family Music. The lineup includes R&B sensation The Magic Jones, rockstar/producer bassist Divinity Roxx, LA-based songstress Snooknuk, and many others. The MC will be Arts Education Consultant and social media personality Joy Marilie. Kukuza Fest is the first-ever free, all-Black Family Music festival and series in the country. “Kukuza” means “amplify” in Swahili. - April 02, 2021 - The Uncle Devin Show
MusicSOL Launches Nationally with Online Music Lessons
MusicSOL launches online classes reaching over 10,000 families across the U.S. MusicSOL.net, the leading website for online music lessons, connecting teachers and students across the U.S. - March 25, 2021 - MusicSOL
Allegro Music Academy to Add Summer Classes to Their Curriculum
This summer, in addition to two separate summer camps, Allegro Music Academy will release a catalog of seven different summer courses, available exclusively to their older students. - March 13, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Allegro Music Academy to Offer Summer Camps for the 2021 Session
This year, Allegro Music Academy is putting a new twist on Summer Camps for their 2021 School Year. - March 04, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Shorecrest Semifinalists Advance in National Merit Competition
Shorecrest seniors Jonathan Currie, Hailey Levitz and Leddon Zwack have been named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. All three students were named National Merit Semifinalists and have advanced to the next round of competition. About 1.5 million juniors in... - February 27, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Shorecrest Seniors Hailey Levitz and Evan Hoefer Earn U.S. Presidential Scholar Nominations
Hailey Levitz ‘21 and Evan Hoefer ‘21, both graduating seniors at Shorecrest Preparatory School, have been named candidates for the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The United States Presidential Scholar program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to... - February 27, 2021 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Allegro Music Academy to Introduce Unique Summer Camp to Sarasota and Bradenton
Allegro Academy of Music, Etiquette and Dance will introduce a new summer curriculum for it's students beginning in May of 2021. - February 26, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Returns with Director Trey Haley
On February 27th, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by director Trey Haley. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Mr. Haley. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom. Richard Lawson... - February 21, 2021 - Richard Lawson Studios
Tickets for New Virtual Master Classes with Principal Players of The Philadelphia Orchestra Free to Music Students and Teachers
The Philadelphia International Music Festival continues to offer free tickets to its online Master Class series - February 18, 2021 - Philadelphia International Music Festival
Allegro Music Academy to Offer New Dance Classes
In collaboration with Natasha Barrera of Bachata Fuego, one of Sarasota's most distinguished institutions prepares all new kinds of dance classes. - February 17, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Allegro Academy of Music, Etiquette and Dance Welcomes Natasha Barrera
Allegro Music Academy Welcomes Natasha Barrera as their in-house Dance Instructor. - February 10, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Life Goes on at Allegro Music Academy
As the pandemic continues, Allegro Music Academy adjusts to a new kind of learning. - January 29, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Stitches on the Path to Here by Ingrid Restemayer at Susan Hensel Gallery
Grand Opening of Susan Hensel Gallery on Artsy.net. February 15, 2021 marks the Grand Re-Opening of Susan Hensel Gallery with a stunning show of mixed media prints by Minneapolis artist Ingrid Restemayer. - January 17, 2021 - Susan Hensel Gallery
Unique Summer Camps at Allegro Music Academy
Allegro Music Academy begins enrollment for their unique summer camps of 2021. - January 09, 2021 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Rhode Island Artist Awarded Juror’s Choice at Attleboro Arts Museum Members’ Exhibition
Juror's Choice award was given by Attleboro Arts Museum to Rhode Island artist, Alexander Morris, for his work Voyage No. 1. The Members' Exhibition is an annual event to allow members to showcase their work and was juried solely to grant awards. - December 31, 2020 - Alexander Morris Art
Allegro Music Academy Continues Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for Allegro Music Academy continues through December 31. - December 17, 2020 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Shorecrest’s Evan Hoefer ‘21 Earns National Performing Arts Award from YoungArts
Shorecrest senior Evan Hoefer ‘21 has been named a 2021 National YoungArts Foundation Award winner for his exceptional achievement in Theater. As a YoungArts finalist, Evan is eligible to be nominated to become a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, one of the highest honors given high school seniors bestowed by the President of the United States. - December 13, 2020 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Carson-Based Community Organization Awarded $15,000 Bank of America Grant on #GivingTuesday to Continue Critical Needs Services During Prolonged Pandemic
Award winning “Love My Neighbor” program pivoted from arts workshops for at-risk youth to food aid and art kits for homebound families. - December 03, 2020 - Artward Initiative
Shorecrest Alumnus Jackson Willis ‘15 Wins Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England—ranked the #1 university in the world in some global rankings—and may allow funding in some instances for four years. - December 03, 2020 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Complimentary Tickets for Online Master Classes with Stars of The Philadelphia Orchestra
All PIMF virtual interactive Master Classes are complimentary through Spring 2021. - November 21, 2020 - Philadelphia International Music Festival
Allegro Music Academy Open Enrollment
Allegro Music Academy's Open Enrollment continues through December 1, offering lessons in a wide variety of instruments for students of every age. - November 10, 2020 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Award Winning Casting Director Kim Coleman Joins the Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series
On November 14th, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by award winning Casting Director Kim Coleman. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Ms. Coleman. Classes take place... - November 02, 2020 - Richard Lawson Studios