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The humanities and the organizations that support them. These stories center on the enjoyment and understanding of the humanities and visual, performing, and folk arts, as well as on organizations that promote the appreciation of historical events. Topics include museums and halls of fame; historic preservation; groups of artists, performers, entertainers, writers, and scholars; and programs that promote artistic and cultural expression.
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https://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/female-artists-challenge-vietnams-gender-stereotypes/92670?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Sonia Sarkar
OZY
27 February 2019
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Art empowers women by providing a basis for new public discourse. In Vietnam, a group of artists use their exhibitions to introduce discussions on topics such as breastfeeding, menstruation, and sexual rights. In the strictly conservative country, avoiding censorship involves holding alternate exhibitions, outside of state-funded institutions such as museums and galleries. By participating in international collaborations, privately funded events, and exhibitions in cafes, artists have been addressing questions of social taboos and fostering discourse surrounding gender norms.
https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/ideas-we-should-steal-art-for-the-aging?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Celeste Hamilton Dennis
The Philadelphia Citizen
27 February 2019
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Producing art has a positive influence on the health of senior citizens. In addition to promoting the work of artists aged sixty and above in galleries and exhibitions, the Geezer Galley in Portland, Oregon, leads art therapy sessions at senior living facilities. With studies showing a positive correlation between artistic expression and overall cognitive health, the Geezer Gallery’s partnership with state healthcare and university health research institutions provides a model for other cities to empower their seniors to produce art.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/26/opinion/mourning-the-demise-of-a-zen-place-to-die.html?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Courtney E. Martin
The New York Times
26 February 2019
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Instead of simply prioritizing growth, nonprofits need to implement carefully sized solutions with consideration to the longevity of their model. The closure of the Zen Hospice Project in San Francisco, California, demonstrates how issues stemming from rapid growth scaling can undermine the longevity of a nonprofit’s mission. As the hospices’ human- and mindfulness-centered approach faded in the face of expansion, the toll and tensions led to a loss of crucial human capital, leading the hospice to close.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyfeldman/2019/02/26/from-shampoo-to-breast-implants-to-airplanes-this-startups-lab-grown-spider-silk-could-go-a-long-way?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Amy Feldman
Forbes
26 February 2019
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Bringing in bio-manufactured materials can make existing commercial supply chains more sustainable. The German company AMSilk has created a plastic-free alternative to synthetic and farmed silk. By growing biodegradable silk proteins and selling the plastic-free, bio-manufactured material to other companies, AMSilk has implemented sustainable practices across multiple consumer sectors.
https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/in-chicago-science-and-industry-also-means-art-and-creativity?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Audrey F. Henderson
Next City
22 February 2019
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Art inspires innovation. At the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, the annual Black Creativity festival focuses both on championing the voices of African-American artists, innovators, and community leaders, and on inspiring creativity, ingenuity, and innovation in youth. Through hands-on learning aimed at promoting design-thinking, workshops such as the Innovation Studio at Black Creativity show the importance of bridging STEM and art education.
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900056067/visually-impaired-utah-students-push-for-accessibility-in-the-arts.html?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Lauren Bennett
Deseret News
15 February 2019
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By removing barriers to access, the Accessible Arts Academy empowers visually impaired students to engage with the arts. The three-week program at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind brings together schools and community youth art organizations to give visually impaired students a chance to explore their interests and connect with members of the arts community. In addition to mentorship from visually impaired artists, students learn to work with specialized hardware and software, imparting confidence and inspiring future musicians and engineers alike.
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