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“Painting a Better World”, an artwork by Sarawakian artist Saadiah Sulaiman was unveiled at the United Nations (UN) Hub at Expo 2020 Dubai for a week-long exhibition from Nov 9 to 13, as part of the ‘UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Through Art’ project

Growing up, Nisenan spokeswoman Shelly Covert’s birthday — Oct. 10 — often fell on the second Monday of October, the same day the federal government christened Columbus Day.

 

Mattatuck Museum offers wide array of activities for children, adults Staff reports After two years of construction, the Mattatuck Museum is once again open to the public with new exhibitions and an exciting roster of programs and workshops for adults, kids, and families. The 8th annual Matt-Toberfest is set for Aug. 19.Mattatuck Museum / Contributed photo WATERBURY — After two years of construction, the Mattatuck Museum is once again open to the public with new exhibitions and a roster of pr...

Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan tribal spokesperson Shelly Covert talks about some of the collaboration that went into the artwork created for the grand opening of the ‘Uba Seo Gallery, and the Visibility Through Art show, titled “Destruction of the Land, Destruction of the People.” The opening reception with appetizers and wine is from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at 225 Broad St. in Nevada City. Photo: Elias Funez The California Heritage Indigenous Research Project is celebrating the grand opening...

This is the Grand Opening of ‘Uba Seo: Nisenan Arts and Culture. To kick off the gallery, we’ll be showing the 5th Annual Visibility Through Art: Destruction of the Land | Destruction of the People. Tribal Spokesperson Shelly Covert and several of the artists will speak, sharing more about the exhibit. There will be wine and appetizers served. Visibility Through Art was inspired by the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe’s desire to collaborate with local artists. The goal: to create cons...

Teacher Ruth Blay was hung in 1768 for concealing the birth of her illegitimate child. She was a school teacher and a seamstress.

The Central Texas College Continuing Education department has opened registration for its annual College for Kids classes. The program offers a variety of entertaining yet educational classes throughout the summer directed to youngsters five years to high school-age. Several new classes and returning favorites mix fun and hands-on learning in the studies of science, computers, arts and crafts, life skills, robotics, cooking and science. Some of the new immediate upcoming classes are Code Explor...

Nonprofits upcoming show will highlight youth mental health during the pandemic Uploaded: Thu, May 13, 2021, 12:14 pm Time to read: about 1 minutes An empty classroom at Henry M. Gunn High School in Palo Alto on April 3, 2020. Advocacy Through Art, a nonprofit founded by local students, is asking young artists ages 13-19 to create pieces that reflect on their mental health during the pandemic. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Art has the power to express ideas or emotions that otherwise may not always...

(Press Staff Photo by Geoffrey Plant) From left, Silver High School junior Maleah Diaz and senior Alizeah Murillo show their National History Day exhibit about propaganda in Nazi Germany to brothers Avery and Anson Beck. The Becks built a website for the competition that explores the cultural significance of the Grimm brothers’ folk stories. After 14 Silver High School students won National History Day awards at the state contest over the weekend — advancing them to the national stage of t...