Interior of Maud Lewis' home at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax. Inset, a portrait of Maud by Bob Brooks. Maud Dowley was born in 1903 in South Ohio, Nova Scotia. Her father was a successful blacksmith and harness maker. Her body disfigured by birth defects, Maud had sloped shoulders and her chin rested… Continue reading Inspiration for 2024
The Myth of Workers
A handwritten letter on a handkerchief to Jane Ellison, a Member of Parliament from Sarah urging her to change the systems that keep people poor. "DON'T BLOW IT, this is your chance to make a real difference." Found in an antique shop in London. It’s the beginning of a new year, and that means that… Continue reading The Myth of Workers
Happy New Year!
The original movie poster for Beyond the Time Barrier Happy New Year, 2024! Here we are. Yet another year where it’s nearly impossible to determine what will happen. It’s a traditional (and best) practice for us to pause and take stock of where we are now, and also look ahead and plan for the future… Continue reading Happy New Year!
Walking the Walk: The Moral Exhibitionism of DEI and Land Acknowledgment
A clay figure from the collection of the National Museum of the American Indian, NYC Despite the flash mob mentality of those who look to divide us, DEI initiatives (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) are important and popular in non-profit organizations. The roots of the DEI movement are not new and, like so many things, can… Continue reading Walking the Walk: The Moral Exhibitionism of DEI and Land Acknowledgment
Planting Trees in Your Community
We all know the not-for-profit and tax-exempt tenants of the IRS Code. For many arts and culture organizations the benefit of your non-profit designation opens the door to individual contributions and grants to help balance (and sometimes carry) your organization beyond your earned income. A mural from EPHEMERAL.ETERNAL by Brandan BMIKE Odums at Studio Be,… Continue reading Planting Trees in Your Community
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