 | Historic Preservation may not be the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of the arts or corporate philanthropy, but the preservation, restoration, and reuse of cultural assets like historic buildings, monuments, and parks can revitalize neighborhoods, stimulate tourism and local economies, and preserve our natural resources by conserving energy and reducing [...] Continue reading Partners in Preservation (from The pARTnership Movement) Los Angeles took a cue from the success of Art Miami and scheduled six art shows in the space of one week last month. These six shows featured the most popular collecting categories–fine art, photography, prints and posters, modern art, contemporary art, and “affordable art.” A fortunate coincidence put these excellent art exhibitions directly next [...] Continue reading Creative Convergence Highlights Benefits of Arts Education It’s early in the new year but educators across the country are already making plans for the summer and they are thinking STEAM…with the arts playing a critical role. As demand for a new workforce to meet the challenges of a global knowledge economy is rapidly increasing, few things could be as important in this [...] The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts are accepting entries for our 2012 Poster Design Competition through February 3. Winners will earn up to a full tuition scholarship to study at one of the more than 45 Art Institutes across the country. This year’s competition challenges high school seniors and graduates from the U.S., [...] Continue reading Final Days to Enter Student Poster Design Contest The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts are accepting entries for our 2012 Poster Design Competition through February 3. Winners will earn up to a full tuition scholarship to study at one of the more than 45 Art Institutes acr… Continue reading Final Days to Enter Student Poster Design Contest The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts are accepting entries for our 2012 Poster Design Competition through February 3. Winners will earn up to a full tuition scholarship to study at one of the more than 45 Art Institutes acr… Continue reading Final Days to Enter Student Poster Design Contest  Our President & CEO, Bob Lynch, is always on the road extolling the virtues of the arts and arts education on behalf of our members and the general public. Recently, Bob spent a whirlwind week talking about tourism, business partnerships, and advocacy in Orlando, Houston, and Miami. In Orlando, Bob was sworn in for a [...] Continue reading On the Road: Extolling the Virtue of the Arts, Tourism, & Business Partnerships  Are you prepared for the new arts landscape—The New Normal? This June, join more than 1,100 arts and community leaders from across the nation to learn how your organization can adapt to the shifting economic climate, chan… Continue reading 2012 Annual Convention Registration Open – Join Us in San Antonio! Are you prepared for the new arts landscape—The New Normal? This June, join more than 1,100 arts and community leaders from across the nation to learn how your organization can adapt to the shifting economic climate, chan… Continue reading 2012 Annual Convention Registration Open – Join Us in San Antonio! Are you prepared for the new arts landscape—The New Normal? This June, join more than 1,100 arts and community leaders from across the nation to learn how your organization can adapt to the shifting economic climate, chan… Continue reading 2012 Annual Convention Registration Open – Join Us in San Antonio! |      DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. Purchases made through our links give us a small commission. This helps to defray the cost of operating the sites, so please use our links!  Utrecht's Special Discounts have been updated for 2012. The above link will get you 40% off your highest priced item, the one below gives 15% off any order of $100 or more AND Free Shipping! It's your choice - and using our links helps us meet the costs of operating this site! 
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