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Students in the University of Minnesota's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program showcased their work this week on campus.
"thresholds" exhibition displays pieces that highlight each artist's work across a variety of different mediums.
The show structure allows the 10 participating artists an opportunity for experimentation and pushing boundaries when it comes to their individual work, the exhibition statement says.
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Senior Assistant City Attorney Enjoys Helping 'Find Creative Solutions to Complex Problems' 
Catherine Schlimgen is senior assistant city attorney for the city of Sioux Falls.She graduated from college with a degree in theater performance.Her husband and she love finding and eating at local...more
Catherine Schlimgen is senior assistant city attorney for the city of Sioux Falls.She graduated from college with a degree in theater performance.Her husband and she love finding and eating at local...more
The D.O.C.'s Prescription For Underserved Dallas Youth: Stay in School, Learn Skills, Help ...
Foundation: Dallas Foundation
The D.O.C.'s Prescription for Underserved Dallas Youth: Stay in School, Learn Skills, Help Drive Industry Change " Dallas Innovates Jakes Foundation, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Taylor...more
Foundation: Dallas Foundation
The D.O.C.'s Prescription for Underserved Dallas Youth: Stay in School, Learn Skills, Help Drive Industry Change " Dallas Innovates Jakes Foundation, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Taylor...more
The 2Nd Annual Houston Energy and Climate Week Champions An "Unstoppable" Future ... 
The 2nd Annual Houston Energy and Climate Week Champions an "Unstoppable" Future with a Focus on Resilience, Innovation, and Workforce.The week embraces the rich diversity of the city and region,...more
The 2nd Annual Houston Energy and Climate Week Champions an "Unstoppable" Future with a Focus on Resilience, Innovation, and Workforce.The week embraces the rich diversity of the city and region,...more
Lightyear Sisters to Premiere 'Pancakes' Music Video At Pensacola High School 
Lightyear Sisters to Premiere 'Pancakes' Music Video at Pensacola High School on Saturday, April 12.The event will showcase the band's first official music video alongside live performances,...more
Lightyear Sisters to Premiere 'Pancakes' Music Video at Pensacola High School on Saturday, April 12.The event will showcase the band's first official music video alongside live performances,...more
Milwaukee Jazz Icon Manty Ellis Gets National Recognition 
Ellis, 92, has been playing jazz music and has paved the way for others to play jazz since the 1960s.He co-founded the jazz program at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music along with Tony King.In his...more
Ellis, 92, has been playing jazz music and has paved the way for others to play jazz since the 1960s.He co-founded the jazz program at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music along with Tony King.In his...more
Yale, New Haven Open Houses Welcome All to Sample Art, Culture, and History 
Yale hosted an open house at NXTHVN, an arts incubator on Henry Street in New Haven.At the Yale School of Art, studios of participating MFA students and undergraduate art majors were open to the...more
Yale hosted an open house at NXTHVN, an arts incubator on Henry Street in New Haven.At the Yale School of Art, studios of participating MFA students and undergraduate art majors were open to the...more
Region 2 Arts Council Awards $18000 in Artist Support Grants
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Keila McCracken of Turtle River was awarded $2,000 to explore woven pattern structures, natural hues and fiber treatments using black and cream sheep's wool for textile development on a Hattersley...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Keila McCracken of Turtle River was awarded $2,000 to explore woven pattern structures, natural hues and fiber treatments using black and cream sheep's wool for textile development on a Hattersley...more
Persian Kamancheh Player Mehrnam Rastegari Returns to Putney
Mehrnam Rastegari is a distinguished Persian musician, award-winning film score composer, singer, violinist, and virtuoso kamancheh player.She has graced some of the most esteemed music festivals,...more
Mehrnam Rastegari is a distinguished Persian musician, award-winning film score composer, singer, violinist, and virtuoso kamancheh player.She has graced some of the most esteemed music festivals,...more
Indian Idol 15 Winner Manasi Ghosh Poised For Global Fame: Numerology Predicts Awards ... 
Indian Idol 15 Winner Manasi Ghosh Poised for Global Fame: Numerology Predicts Awards, Creative Breakthroughs, and Entrepreneurial Rise.Spiritual grounding and humility will be crucial to her...more
Indian Idol 15 Winner Manasi Ghosh Poised for Global Fame: Numerology Predicts Awards, Creative Breakthroughs, and Entrepreneurial Rise.Spiritual grounding and humility will be crucial to her...more
Umn Fine Arts Students Showcase Work in 'Thresholds' 
Students in the University of Minnesota's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program showcased their work this week on campus."thresholds" exhibition displays pieces that highlight each artist's work across a...more
Students in the University of Minnesota's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program showcased their work this week on campus."thresholds" exhibition displays pieces that highlight each artist's work across a...more
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Exploring The Entrepreneurial Mindset – Their Approaches To Tackling Social Change
Jean Case, CEO of the Case Foundation, defines the meaning of social entrepreneurship, and explores the entrepreneurial mindset and approach of social entrepreneurs in dealing with social challenges.
