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Gun violence again discussed at Black on Black Crime Task Force meeting in Gainesville

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.

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A Controversy Involving Verge Revealed Deep Cracks in Sacramento’s Art Scene — and Left Many WonderingWhy It Had to Go Down Like This

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.

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How This Big Arts Show Across 18 U.S. Locations Can Help Health

Forbes, 4.20.24

You may have heard people tell you that there’s an art to healthy living. Well, the Arts For EveryBody campaign has been aiming to show everybody how the arts can help lead to healthier people and communities. And on July 27, 2024, this campaign is going to put on quite a show. Or rather a bunch of shows coordinated together. That day, hundreds of artists, community leaders, and health professionals in 18 different cities and towns across the U.S. will come together to show for the first time a variety of large-scale participatory art projects and how they can improve the mental and physical well-being of everyone around them.

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“Places To Go, Things To Do, Mentors, Jobs.” Alachua & Gainesville Commissioners Discuss Solutions to Local Gun Violence

Gainesville Public Information Services, 3.26.24

The Gainesville Commission addresses local gun violence, discussing solutions such as mentors and job opportunities. Having collaborated with ONOP, focusing on community-based initiatives to tackle youth gun violence and promote well-being through mentorship and employment opportunities.

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Meet the Artist Who’s Elevating Baton Rouge’s Creative Community While Painting Upside Down

Reveille, 3.25.24

Louisiana artist Michael Weary, renowned for his vibrant and abstract paintings, draws inspiration from his upbringing and surroundings, infusing his work with themes of identity and culture. His art, characterized by bold colors and intricate patterns, reflects his passion for self-expression and storytelling. Weary's journey began in his youth, fueled by his grandmother's love for art and his Louisiana roots. Through his paintings, he aims to provoke thought and evoke emotion, inviting viewers to engage on a personal level. Weary's work aligns with initiatives like Arts For EveryBody and One Nation, One Project, promoting inclusivity and community engagement through art.

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Dreamer’s Foundation to Host Annual Evening of Elegance Ball in Gainesville

Gainesville Sun, 3.25.24

An annual ball event in Gainesville, sponsored by One Nation, One Project among others, provides intellectually challenged individuals with a fun and inclusive gathering to socialize and dance. This initiative highlights the supportive community atmosphere in Gainesville, fostering diversity and providing support for individuals with intellectual challenges.

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A National Endowment for the Arts Research Lab

UF College of the Arts, 3.8.24

Introducing the EpiArts Lab, a pioneering collaboration between the University of Florida and University College London. Led by Dr. Jill Sonke and Dr. Daisy Fancourt, this initiative explores the impact of arts on health outcomes in the US, supported by leading organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

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