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What are Mexico's Colima dogs doing in the Parthenon? 🐕🏛️ These Mexican artifacts came to the museum as donations, previously collected by community-members while abroad. Now, these Nashville museum workers are using repatriation as an opportunity to raise awareness. In a new exhibition, curators at Nashville's Parthenon museum share recent repatriation efforts with community members to highlight the ethical dilemmas and enduring impacts of collecting antiquities while abroad. Learn more about this cultural restitution project: https://ow.ly/cx8k50SHiGj If you're considering purchasing a keepsake abroad, consult local laws and review our #BuyerBeware checklist: https://lnkd.in/eapHQv34

Please watch this incredible video about the making of this important and moving conversation piece by alketa Xhafa Mripa about sexual violence in conflict.

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery - "LANDSCAPES" 2024 Call for Entry - Online Art Show - THEME- According to Webster Dictionary, the definition of landscape is: “Land´scape n. 1. A portion of land or territory which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including all the objects it contains. 2. A picture representing a scene by land or sea, actual or fancied, the chief subject being the general aspect of nature, as fields, hills, forests, water, etc. 3. The pictorial aspect of a country." It can be expressed many ways and we look forward to seeing your interpretation. PAY IT FORWARD- We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to the Global Food Initiative. GFI assists hungry people in developing food security. GFI has raised over $8,000,000 for community development projects in numerous countries around the globe. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, LLC is not affiliated with the Global Food Initiative. ELIGIBILITY- All artists 18 and over may enter. MEDIA- 2D and 3D JUDGING CRITERIA- Originality, interpretation, quality, demonstration of ability, and usage of medium JUROR- Janelle Cogan ENTRY FEE- $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once.) AWARDS- Cash prize will be given to the Best of Show winner. Additionally, the Best of Show winner will be featured. His or her artwork will be on the cover of the show and it will be largely displayed with an article about them and their work. Other winners will be featured and have similar recognition. Deadline: September 15, 2024. https://lnkd.in/e8r69UtF #TheArtList #ColorsofHumanityArtGallery #LANDSCAPES

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery - "SKIES" Call for Entry - Online Art Show - THEME- "Skies" The sky can tell us so much. You can look towards it for hope in seeing rainbows, in fear during storms, for comfort by the moon and stars, and find pictures written in the clouds. PAY IT FORWARD- We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to SERRV International. SERRV is a nonprofit organization with a mission to eradicate poverty wherever it resides by providing opportunity and support to artisans and farmers worldwide. Colors of Humanity is not affiliated with SERRV. ELIGIBILITY- All artists 18 and over may enter. JUDGING CRITERIA- Originality, interpretation, quality, demonstration of ability, and usage of medium. JUROR- Janelle Cogan. ENTRY FEE- $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once if you have additional works.) AWARDS- Cash prize will be given to the Best of Show winner. Additionally, the "Best of Show" winner will be featured with his or her artwork on the cover of the show and it will be largely displayed with an article about them and their work. Other winners will be featured and have similar recognition. All accepted works will be displayed with the artist name, title of work, and a link back to their website, or email address if they do not have a website. SALES- All sales are conducted solely between the artist and the buyer. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery does not handle any part of the sale or collect any commission. DEADLINE: February 15, 2024. https://lnkd.in/eRXdqn9z #TheArtList #ColorsofHumanityArtGallery #SKIES

If you've been following along, you'll have heard me ramble on about Atelier 17. But did you know the 100th anniversary of its founding is coming up in 2027? Under the leadership of the intrepid Christina Weyl, we've formed The Atelier 17 Project, a non-profit organization that encourages new research about the history of Atelier 17. We seek artists and art historians to partner with us in developing a variety of centennial projects in 2027 and to offer fresh perspectives about Atelier 17 and its members. Some possible methods of contribution include the following. Develop a centennial project: exhibitions, publications, one-off events such as a hands-on workshop or public forums, or other out-of-the-box ideas. New research: Consider sharing your research in an online workshop, which Christina is co-organizing with James Chadwick (University of Amsterdam). Abstracts are due April 30. Christina and James plan for the papers to form the basis of a centennial catalogue. Atelier 17’s Roster: Christina has updated the roster of Atelier 17 artists with 300 names. (Any list is based on Joann Moser’s list compiled in 1977.) We encourage you to reach out if you have any additional details to share. We also seek to fundraise towards a host of projects. There is a donate button over on the website. Stay tuned for news to come. Christina's gorgeous website is here: https://lnkd.in/g_dU66rG

Celtic art Celtic art, associated with the ancient peoples known as Celts, spans a vast timeline from the European Iron Age to the modern era. This art form is renowned for its intricate designs, including spirals, knotwork, and zoomorphic motifs, which often depict animals like stags, boars, and horses12. The earliest Celtic art, from the Hallstatt culture (circa 800-450 BCE), features geometric patterns and stylized figures. This evolved into the more elaborate La Tène style (circa 450 BCE-1st century CE), characterized by flowing, vegetal designs and complex interlacing patterns1. These designs were not only decorative but also held symbolic meanings, often related to nature and spirituality. Celtic art is most famously represented in metalwork, such as the Tara Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice, which showcase the Celts’ exceptional craftsmanship in gold, silver, and bronze2. Additionally, the illuminated manuscripts of the Early Medieval period, like the Book of Kells, highlight the intricate interlace patterns and vibrant colors that define Insular art1. Despite the Roman conquest and subsequent cultural shifts, Celtic art experienced a revival in the 19th century, influencing the Art Nouveau movement and continuing to inspire contemporary artists and designers2. Its enduring appeal lies in its intricate beauty and deep connection to Celtic heritage and mythology. 1: Wikipedia 2: Worldhistory.org. #Celticart#celticheritage#romanhistory#celtichistory#tarabrooch#bookofkells#mythology#romanmythology#celticmythology#thecelts#

A different type of real estate

Since October last year, I've had the pleasure of writing a weekly social media post for work. These posts spotlight different JMA Collection objects and provide me with a great opportunity to further explore our collection. I get to peruse our collection, (which you can too, via our website!), pick an item- whatever it may be- do some research, and write about it. The festival of Tu B'Shvat took place last Thursday and the post I wrote is shared below. Not pictured, is my frustration during the writing process! Did you know that the vast majority of the JMA's audience and visitors are not Jewish? Some Jewish holidays, beliefs and traditions are easy to explain to a non-Jewish audience, but Tu B'Shvat is not. Its origins & meaning lie in the Torah, ancient land practices, Talmudic rabbinical interpretation and Temple history. In writing this post, I learned that sometimes you just have to write around the issue, rather than solve it, and I decided to leave the origins of the festival out. However, I definitely wanted to include the point about "Jewish dynamism", something that is not often talked about, even by Jews. The Jewish culture & people are well-known for our ancient origins and strong commitment to a Jewish future, and most people believe that this is due to our firm grasp on our traditions. While not untrue, I believe that a core factor of our survival is our dynamism- our ability to adapt and respond to changes & challenges. Tu B'Shvat is one example, but the most significant by far would be the implementation of rabbinic Judaism after the fall of the Second Temple in 70 CE. Also cut for brevity was all the information surrounding the Dunera ship, Tatura Internment Camp and the Jewish community in Shepparton. Yes, there used to be significant Jewish community in Shepparton, the majority of whom worked in agriculture. I would recommend spending some time researching these significant moments & events in Victorian Jewish history, including exploring them at the JMA. If you want to read all the posts I've written, follow the JMA on Facebook & Instagram!

The University of Arizona Museum of Art asked us to help them increase attendance, memberships, and online donations. We mapped a content strategy and design approach for a modern new website that compels viewers to visit, join, and give. On the backend, our developers built a set of powerful tools that make it easy for museum staff to keep the site up-to-date and evergreen. Our strategic user experience design makes the site delightful to explore and keeps visitors engaged longer. Academic research resources are easy to access, and cross-pollination of content converts museum-goers to members. Academic research resources are easy to access, and a strategic cross-pollination of content converts museum-goers to members. Story-telling demonstrates impact and inspires donors to give larger gifts with greater frequency. User interface elements allow viewers to browse events based on interest, art era, availability, and more. Registrations are intuitive and easy. Learn more about how we help cultural institutions reach more visitors and supporters –> https://lnkd.in/g2tMnKz4

"Public Art in Review; Volume 1" by UAP | Art in public spaces plays a distinguishing role in our country’s history and culture. It reflects and reveals our society, enhances meaning in our civic spaces, and adds uniqueness to our communities. Public art humanizes the built environment. It provides an intersection between past, present, and future; between disciplines and ideas.