Recent events have taken their toll on the global economy, however, there are numerous creative solutions to solve this problem. In Sicily, their approach is investing in the arts, a neglected sector during the Pandemic. The island has recently unveiled its €10.8 million … [Read more...] about Sicily invests €10.8 million economic stimulus into film and TV
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Tapping the creative force, art changes minds in a changing climate
“The arts matter because we matter, and our stories matter. We are moving miracles, walking creators engaging in a cosmic dance. The art we express is timeless.” –Mohammed Sheriff, Division Coordinator at the National Endowment for the Arts (USA) By Oliver Kammeyer At The … [Read more...] about Tapping the creative force, art changes minds in a changing climate
Study: Arts programs can help increase social engagement among youth
While participating in arts programs has obvious benefits on someone’s creative potential, the positive effects of engaging with art go beyond enhancing one’s creativity and self-expression. In fact, a recent study from New York University Steinhardt has found that being part of … [Read more...] about Study: Arts programs can help increase social engagement among youth
Bask in nature’s mystique with this brilliant photo gallery
There is hardly anything more calming and satisfying than looking at galleries of incredible nature photography—well, other than going out into nature and seeing the real thing for yourself. With that in mind, the European Environment Agency recently held it's annual ‘Rediscover … [Read more...] about Bask in nature’s mystique with this brilliant photo gallery
How a rickshaw driver’s son beat the odds to join a famed UK ballet school
Kamal Singh was 17-years-old when he first became transfixed by ballet dancers in a Bollywood film. At that moment, the son of a rickshaw driver in Delhi knew that he wanted to become a ballet dancer himself. Four years later, Singh has become one of the first Indian students to … [Read more...] about How a rickshaw driver’s son beat the odds to join a famed UK ballet school