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A Colorado art group has given more than $90,000 in scholarships to high school seniors pursuing art careers since the 1970s. Now they're hosting silent auctions to grow the program even further.
A New Jersey art museum is turning weekend admissions into college scholarships for creative high school seniors. The new annual award will help local artists pursue their dreams in fine and visual arts.
When Krish Nawal was 12, he asked a simple question: What happens to children's artwork after it's made? Four years later, his digital museum has over 300,000 members and showcases 20,000 young artists from across India.
A Brooklyn Park art teacher spent 140 hours creating a masterpiece from seeds, corn silk, and onion skins. Her "Labyrinth" tribute just won first place at the Minnesota State Fair.
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A South African art museum is celebrating 70 years by bringing free art education to 70 township schools where most students have never had an art class. The program aims to unlock creativity in communities that have been left out of arts education for decades.
Bawaa the Artist is proving young Ghanaians don't need certificates to build creative careers. His Kumasi studio teaches painting skills and connects artists directly with buyers who value their work.
Instituto Allende, a historic mansion turned art school in San Miguel de Allende, just launched a new cultural center to reclaim creative space for locals in an increasingly gentrified city. The move offers hope that art can remain accessible even as tourism transforms the UNESCO World Heritage site.
When illness prevented legendary artist Frida Kahlo from teaching at Mexico City's La Esmeralda School, she turned her home into a classroom for four devoted students. Known as "Los Fridos," these young artists learned more than painting—they discovered a mentor who believed in them completely.
Twenty four-year-olds dressed as superheroes are learning to love art through a new program that transforms museum visits into magical missions. The Super Art Heroes program is proving that art galleries aren't just for adults.
A traveling art studio on wheels is bringing creative joy to communities across southern Minnesota, powered entirely by volunteers. This summer's "Rockin' America" theme celebrates 250 years of American creativity with hands-on projects anyone can take home.
Fraser elementary art teacher Andrew Monroe took home Best in Show at Michigan's 62nd MEA art exhibition with a charcoal drawing that challenges how society labels people. The piece, inspired by filling out his biracial son's Social Security card 20 years ago, asks viewers to see beyond checkboxes and categories.
India's vibrant art scene came alive as over 60 accomplished artists from across the country gathered in Bengaluru for the second annual Namma Art festival. The celebration showcased diverse artistic voices and sparked important conversations about creativity's role in modern India.