Arts & Culture
Arts and culture are at the heart of human expression and creativity. Explore the visual and performing arts, literature, heritage, and cultural movements that define communities and eras. Learn how artists use different mediums to tell stories, challenge norms, and spark dialogue. Understand the impact of cultural traditions, museums, festivals, and public art on society. From classical masterpieces to modern installations, discover how the arts enrich our lives and foster connection across diverse backgrounds.
Porous Wholes, or the Cellular Imagination in Desert Painting
The perception of Aboriginal Australian desert painting as evocative of cellular life, membranes, nuclei, organelles, and metabolic flows, has emerged repeatedly among contemporary viewers...
How My Creativity Has Helped Me with Coming Out as Gay and Stranger Things
When I came out as Gay last year, it was a huge relief. I was able to finally tell everybody my secret, a secret I had been keeping for 33 years of my life. I also wrote a book about my life as a closeted...
Celebrating a Decade of MOSES – The Philadelphia-Birthed Musical from Dr. John W. Graves III and JGProductions
Ten years ago, a young Philadelphia creative named John W. Graves III took a familiar biblical narrative and dared to ask, What would this story sound and feel like if it walked into our world today?
I Can – How Aikan Acts, and Nakia Dillard Are Rewriting What’s Possible for Emerging Actors
With a powerful belief rooted in two simple words, “I can,” Aikan Acts is redefining what’s possible for emerging actors. Founded by actor and creative leader Nakia Dillard, this online-first performing...
How a Seven-Minute Capstone Became a Creative Calling and the Blueprint for My First TV Series
Before there was film school, festivals, or a capstone project, there was a lifetime immersed in creativity and story. During my elementary years, I was drawn to faith-based narrative books written for...
Transform Your Big Day With a Triple Award-Winning Wedding Choreographer
With over 30 years of experience in the dance industry, I have transformed countless special moments into unforgettable performances, including the legendary Indian national cricketer Ashish...
The Art of Feeling Everything – Creative Flow for HSPs & Empaths
For Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and Empaths, the world is never experienced in half-measures. A single piece of music can bring tears. A painting can stir a deep knowing inside. A walk in nature...
How to Build and Lead a Creative Collective – Lessons From Arts & Culture Entrepreneur Innovator
Entrepreneurship in the U.S. today often feels limiting if you don’t have traditional capital, so many approaches rely heavily on financial backing. As I began ideation. I had all the passion and no financial backing.
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