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Stores Celebrate Blick Madness!
On Thursday, February 9, 2012 all stores celebrated Blick Madness! Each store had live performances featuring local artists and offered a screen printing demo with free tote giveaway, as well as a card making demo just in time for Valentine’s Day! Each store also raffled off a copy of Random House’s Adventures in Mixed Media, by Jane Davies.
All customers had the chance to play the Instant Win game with chances to win huge discounts and gift cards valued up to $100! The day was full of fun; thanks to everyone that joined in the festivities. We hope you didn’t miss the event, but if you did, look for another fun filled Blick Madness this fall!
To see more photos from the events nationwide, visit your store’s local Facebook page!
Meeting Alzheimer’s at the MoMA
New York’s Museum of Modern Art is typically packed with artists and tourists, but once a month the museum is only open to a select group of special people. This group of about 90 people consists of Alzheimer patients and their caregivers. The progam they are attending is called “Meet Me at the MoMA”, and it has become a cherished activity among these participants.
The participants are divided into 6 groups, each led by a MoMA educator. This allows for no crowds or distractions, and everyone can enjoy the beautiful art surrounding them and engage in discussions.
“Meet Me at the MoMA” benefits both the caregiver and the Alzheimer patient. The patients experience a growth in both their self-worth and their positive mood while also stimulating their mind. The caregivers are able to meet others who are going through the same difficult experience as them, while also being able to enjoy the art and museum for themselves.
“ARTZ (Artists For Alzheimer’s) created a program for the Louvre and the National Gallery of Australia; it also runs free weekly museum tours among six museums in Massachusetss.”
For more information and to read the complete article by Sally Abrahms, please click here.
Meeting Alzheimer’s at the MoMA
New York’s Museum of Modern Art is typically packed with artists and tourists, but once a month the museum is only open to a select group of special people. This group of about 90 people consists of Alzheimer patients and their caregivers. The progam they are attending is called “Meet Me at the MoMAâ€, and it has become a cherished activity among these participants.
The participants are divided into 6 groups, each led by a MoMA educator. This allows for no crowds or distractions, and everyone can enjoy the beautiful art surrounding them and engage in discussions.
“Meet Me at the MoMAâ€Â benefits both the caregiver and the Alzheimer patient. The patients experience a growth in both their self-worth and their positive mood while also stimulating their mind. The caregivers are able to meet others who are going through the same difficult experience as them, while also being able to enjoy the art and museum for themselves.
“ARTZ (Artists For Alzheimer’s) created a program for the Louvre and the National Gallery of Australia; it also runs free weekly museum tours among six museums in Massachusetss.â€
For more information and to read the complete article by Sally Abrahms, please click here.
Sorry: Art Is a Business
Sorry: Art Is a Business” by Professor John M. Eger, he lists impressive statistics regarding the success and satisfaction of arts alumni. But, it did become clear that the success and satisfaction would be even higher if these artists had business savvy. While many schools do offer degrees that incorporate both art studies and business/entreprenuerial skills, these types of well-rounded curriculums are becoming a necessity. For example, at the Institute For Arts Entrepreneurship in Chicago, “there is clearly recognition that the artists in society can and must play a larger role in societal and economic affairs.” Creativity and innovation are necessary for improving our economy, and arts education is where it can all begin.
Sorry: Art Is a Business
Sorry: Art Is a Business†by Professor John M. Eger, he lists impressive statistics regarding the success and satisfaction of arts alumni. But, it did become clear that the success and satisfaction would be even higher if these artists had business savvy. While many schools do offer degrees that incorporate both art studies and business/entreprenuerial skills, these types of well-rounded curriculums are becoming a necessity. For example, at the Institute For Arts Entrepreneurship in Chicago, “there is clearly recognition that the artists in society can and must play a larger role in societal and economic affairs.†Creativity and innovation are necessary for improving our economy, and arts education is where it can all begin.