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STC Puts Out A Call for Art About Economics & Money

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The South Texas College Library Art Gallery is hosting a call for artists to submit artwork on the theme of economics and money. For inspiration, the gallery looks to Oxford-trained economist E. F. Schumacher’s book “Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered,” which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This New York Times bestseller teaches that economic growth must be responsibly balanced with the needs of communities and the environment.…

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IMAS Offers Free Military Admission

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The International Museum of Art & Science is part of museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2023 program began on Armed Forces Day and will end on Labor Day, Sept. 4. Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with…

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Journalist Transitions To Art Featuring RGV

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Possible cover photo of causeway going to PI.

There was always one skill Ryan Henry had in his back pocket as he saw his journalism fade like a setting sun in one of his paintings.  The Rio Grande Valley-area newspapers that Henry so capably served for over two decades have clearly seen their better days. There was no lessening of his own interests and commitment to newspapering, but Henry grew tired of years-long struggles as an editor in…

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Theater Awards Recognize Youth & Arts

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Cheers ring out from start to finish of the Palm Awards Nomination Breakfast March 9 in McAllen.

An exciting announcement rang out across Facebook and YouTube in early March as this year’s nominees were selected for the fifth annual Palm Awards. The nominees were selected from 19 plays and 21 musicals performed at Rio Grande Valley-area high schools. The Palms first rolled out the red carpet in 2017. The awards are the brainchild of former Pharr-San Juan-Alamo theater directors Michael Alebis and Gilbert Zepeda Jr.  Alebis and…

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Center Bolsters Edinburg’s Arts & Cultural Life

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Edinburg is the state’s fifth fastest-growing city, a fact borne out by a drive around town in any direction. For Mayor Ramiro Garza, the surge in both brick-and-mortar development and street expansions is much appreciated. The former city manager and economic development director knows, however, that a city needs more than material growth to provide it with a sense of being and place.  It’s why the mayor joined in recent…

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Broadway in McAllen Announces 2022-23 Season

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Broadway in McAllen 2022-2023

Innovation Arts & Entertainment recently announced the return of Broadway in McAllen, consisting of topflight, live stage entertainment based at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Broadway in McAllen brings the Best of Touring Broadway direct from New York, including for the nine-time Tony Award Winning Best Musical “The Book of Mormon.” The season includes: Postmodern Jukebox – Nov. 27 On Your Feet – Dec. 12 Illusionists Magic of the Holidays…

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IMAS Hosts Día de los Muertos Festival & Market

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The International Museum of Art & Science kicks off its seasonal programming with Día de los Muertos Festival presented by H-E-B Helping Here and Market at the museum on Oct. 9 from 1-5 p.m. Visitors can join a guided tour of the Mexican & Latin American Folk Art exhibition and view community altares. Art activities include candle painting, monarch masks and paper flowers. Traditional sugar skull decorating is also available…

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SPI Checks Boxes For Artist’s Startup

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Drawing live portraits gives Malia Quinn an opportunity to connect with her customers and give visitors a glimpse into the world of art. (Courtesy)

The overcast summer morning was putting Malia Quinn’s artistic assessment of South Padre Island to the test. Gray skies had moved over from the Gulf of Mexico to replace the usual August Island sunshine. Even then, the shades of coastal grays validated Quinn’s belief in the Island. “There’s something special about the lighting here,” the artist said looking out the windows of her gallery on Padre Boulevard. “I don’t know…

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Texas State-Fish Art Contest Open for Entries

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Texas Educational Programming at TFFC Fish Art Contest

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is accepting entries for the 2023 Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest through Feb. 28. The Fish Art Contest is part of an international conservation education program to foster youth interest in fisheries and fishing. “The Fish Art Contest does a tremendous job of exposing students across Texas to the wonders of fish and fisheries resources through the nexus of art,” said TFFC…

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IMAS Accepting Member Art for Juried Show

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Members’ Juried Art Show

The International Museum of Art & Science will host its second annual Members’ Juried Art Show this October through the end of December. The exhibition will feature original artwork submitted by IMAS members by Sept. 28. “We are thrilled to be welcoming artwork from our IMAS members this year after an incredible response in 2021 for our first show. We had over 72 member artists submit over 100 artworks for…

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