Broadway World 7.17.24

Harlem9 is heading down south once again, for the inaugural “48Hours in…Baton Rouge” in partnership with the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and the national One Nation One Project campaign, “Arts for Everybody” that will culminate on Saturday, July 27 at 7pm. This Baton Rouge festival precedes the 14th Annual “48Hours in…Harlem” festival that will be performed live at The National Dance Institute on Sunday, August 25, at 7 and 9:30 p.m.

WJTV 7.16.24

Homegrown Utica, led by local artists and community leaders, will host the Homegrown Utica Fest on July 27.

The festival, held on Utica’s Main Street, will highlight Utica’s relationship and culture around food and rural living through storytelling, mural-making, farming tables, visual art, music, and more.

myRGV 7.16.24

If “Les Misérables” is considered the emotional rallying cry for all things redemption and revolution, then “¡Despierta!” can be thought of as a love letter for what sets the Rio Grande Valley apart from the rest of the world as the spiritual center of Tex-Mex culture.

Central Florida Health News 7.15.24

The Watson Clinic Foundation’s Arts in Medicine program are among a number of local organizations that have been included in a Proclamation by the City of Lakeland declaring Saturday, July 27, as Arts and Health Day. The proclamation underscores the program’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating the significant role that the arts play in enhancing individual and community health.

Texas Border Business 7.12.24

FridaFest honors renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and celebrates the local artistic community. The festival will open with the premiere of an original musical, ¡Despierta!, about the region and starring 75 community members. After the premiere, the outdoor celebration will include public art commissions, demonstrating artists, local performers, and an exciting closing headliner. This festival will surround the new Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center (A.C.E), soon to be the “Heart of the Arts in Edinburg.”

Winston Salem Journal 7.11.24

10 a.m. until 3 p.m., United Health Centers, 2101 Peters Creek Parkway in the Marketplace Mall. Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is one of 18 communities across the United States selected to be part of a national initiative called Arts For EveryBody. The initiative, announced in September 2023 and designed to bring together artists, civic leaders and community health providers to foster healthier communities, will hold events in all 18 communities on July 27.

The local event is called “Creative Wellness Community Day” and will include traditional West African dance and djembe drumming, interactive creative spaces for youth and families, food trucks, and live performances highlighting local artists in a variety of disciplines. Free health screenings will be provided in addition to various health resource vendors, all in celebration of Winston-Salem’s commitment to health and wellness through the arts.

KRGV 07.09.24

The city of Edinburg is celebrating renewed Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo.

FridaFest 2024 is set for Saturday, July 27 at 5 p.m. at the Edinburg Promenade Park Amphitheater, located at 211 W. McIntyre St.

The Kelly Clarkson Show 6.26.24

Kelly Clarkson chats with Lear deBessonet about the Arts for EveryBody campaign and how it aims to demonstrate how the arts can lead to healthier communities and people.

UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine Unveils the "HeART Wall" a 200-ft mosaic mural in Celebration of Community and Creativity on July 27th from 6:00 - 7:00pm

Main Street Daily News 6.20.24

Two local youth-created productions will be broadcast on GNV TV and streamed online and as part of Gun Violence Awareness Month activities.

KXCI 91.3, 6.14.24

Join us July 27, 2024 for our nationwide One Nation One Project celebration of arts and wellness. The Berger Theatre stage features a concert sharing of Anita, a new musical by Borderlands Theater about the power of joy to create a sense of home and belonging.

Block Club Chicago, 6.14.24

Go Green Griot Plaza is opening on previously vacant land. Created to celebrate Englewood’s artistic heritage, it will feature musical performances, mural unveilings, live art demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. The plaza, located at 63rd Street and Racine Avenue, is part of a revitalization effort by IMAN and other local groups under the Go Green On Racine initiative. Named after West African storytellers known as griots, the plaza aims to foster community engagement and celebrate Englewood's cultural legacy through art and performance.

WXPR, 6.14.24

Artist Norma Dycus Pennycuff and Witt Siasoco are addressing mental wellness in Rhinelander with an interactive sculpture bench featuring community reflections.

WXPR, 6.14.24

ArtStart in Rhinelander working to address mental health concerns related to loneliness as part of the One Nation, One Project initiative, Phillips Czechoslovakian Community Festival reveals deep history of connections, Biden administration officials announce additional rural health funding during visit to central Wisconsin

The Advocate 6.14.24

The Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish has unveiled the "Art for Everybody" initiative, a public art program designed to enhance community engagement, support local artists, and beautify public spaces. The initiative aims to make art accessible to all residents, boost the local economy, and foster community pride. Funded through a mix of public, private, and grant funding, the program will involve community participation in creating and installing various public art projects throughout the parish.

Alachua Chronicle, 5.16.24

A student-created documentary focusing on youth gun violence will be screened to raise awareness and stimulate community discussion. The event aims to highlight the personal and societal impacts of gun violence, involving local leaders and community members in seeking solutions. This initiative serves as an educational tool, promoting understanding and action against youth gun violence.

Gainesville Sun, 5.03.24

Gainesville community leaders are advocating for treating gun violence as a public health crisis similar to COVID-19. One Nation One Project (ONOP) is mentioned as a national initiative using arts and culture to address community healing and well-being. The article emphasizes the importance of community collaboration and support in addressing gun violence effectively.

American Theatre, 4.26.24

Nataki Garrett and Chay Yew have been awarded the 2024 Doris Duke Artist Awards for theatre, receiving $525,000 each. Garrett, known for her leadership in initiatives like One Nation/One Project and Arts For EveryBody, has made significant contributions to theatre.

The Observer, 4.24.24

The Sacramento arts scene may be on the brink of transformation. Since a pandemic that had threatened to gut local arts scenes globally, the community has worked tirelessly first to survive, and then to rebrand, shift, change — to become the dynamic and inclusive creative space the city envisions for itself.

Good Good Good, 4.22.24

What do florists, farmers, nurses, clowns, cooks, poets, analysts, activists, and more have in common? They’re all encouraged to join in on a nationwide community project on July 27, and it might be in a city near you.