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Populism, Commercialism, and Jeffrey Deitch: The Shifting Debate about LA MOCA

Museum 2.0

Schimmel's departure was seen as the final confirmation of Deitch and Broad's populist, celebrity-driven approach to exhibitions, and that concerned many critics , artists , and museum directors in the art world. It's wild to see so many bloggers and museum directors and critics weigh in. In some ways, this debate is fabulous.

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Thank you Darlene and Mata!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One of my longtime flickr contacts, an artist named Darlene, just sent me a note that when her paycheck arrives, 10% is going to the Sharing Foundation. " And, she has volunteered to help me with my Sharing Foundation America's Giving Challenge. Are you a blogger? OMG, I can't believe this generosity. Thank you so much!

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Have Fun Do Good Link Love: Right Brain Business Plan, Blog Action Day, and Oprah

Have Fun - Do Good

Change.org is hiring bloggers. The Case Foundation, Causes, and PARADE are joining together to present the 2009 America’s Giving Challenge , a national competition launching on October 7. 4 Steps for Selling Your Art: Interview with Alyson B. Blog Action Day is October 15th. This year's theme is climate change.

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NPTech Summary: Happy Holidays!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It all started when Susan Reynolds , a social media maven and artist, was diagnosed with breast cancer and started a blog to write about her experience and used twitter to fight her cancer. Over at the NTEN blog, you can read reflections from nonprofits that are participating in America's Giving Challenge.

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

EveryAction

While she may have had to lie about her age to get an education , Zora Neale Hurston went on to become one of the most prolific writers at the heart of the Harlem Renaissance. Artemisia Gentileschi, a shero of the ancient times, was an Italian painter and is considered one of the greatest and most progressive artists of her generation.

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On Turning 4, Grit and Imagination Emergencies!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: I hosted a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this past week in Seattle. What if every single child in America graduated from high school ready for college or a career? I kept wondering whether Mateo would eat the marshmallow…. They simply ARE.

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Off the Mat, Into the World: An Interview with Seane Corn

Have Fun - Do Good

Off the Mat, Into the World is an educational, experiential and motivational process for people interested in conscious activism and service. It got the seeds planted in my head that this is an altruistic community, it's an educated community. It's really an educational facility, but they're never again allowed to work.