Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 29, 2014

You open a children''s book. Either I''m really sleep-deprived, or Press Here is the most brilliant interactive children''s book ever. Either I''m really sleep-deprived, or Press Here is the most brilliant interactive children''s book ever. You see a yellow dot. The text says "Press the yellow dot and turn the page."

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. They support artist-driven film and new media storytelling projects (documentary films) that explore aspects of inequality, as well as the organizations and networks that support these documentary projects.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

I came up with an idea to mesh my love of weekend crafts fairs and artist open studio visits with my day job. The idea was to ask artists to contribute one-of-a-kind items to an online monthly auction where proceeds would 100% benefit a range of local services for the unhoused, people with AIDS, frail seniors and vulnerable children.

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Artist Nonprofit Arts Culture 112

Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 10, 2015

"Creativity is not just for artists. in Creation Spirituality.

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Artist Arts Music Life 40

Candid

OCTOBER 1, 2021

September 28, 2021 The LEGO Foundation has announced a $150 million commitment in support of children and families across the world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. MacArthur Foundation announces 2021 fellows. September 29, 2021 The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced its 2021 class of MacArthur Fellows.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Nestled in a forest of high-rise apartment buildings, this small museum connects children and families with contemporary art. Like the New Children's Museum in San Diego, Hello Museum creates building-wide interactive exhibitions with artists, on themes like nature and #NoWar. It's about them connecting with each other.

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Museum San Diego Build Community 46

Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Jean-Michel Basquiat – Renowned artist of Neo-expressionism. Committee for Hispanic Families and Children. Desi Arnaz – Cuban actor and musician famous for appearing on “I Love Lucy” and marriage to Lucille Ball. Antonia Novello – First Latina Surgeon General. Oscar de la Renta – Famous fashion designer.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

I came up with an idea to mesh my love of weekend crafts fairs and artist open studio visits with my day job. The idea was to ask artists to contribute one-of-a-kind items to an online monthly auction where 100% of proceeds would benefit a range of local services for unhoused people and vulnerable seniors and children. .

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Artist Nonprofit Arts America 56

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Creating Cultures and Practices for Racial Equity: A Toolbox for Advancing Racial Equity for Arts and Cultural Organizations , by Race Forward This toolkit aims to help artists, arts advocates, culture bearers, and cultural workers to imagine, plan, and implement racial equity strategies in their organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2012

In its heyday in 2006 and 2007, Myspace was an incredibly vibrant community of artists, musicians, and impassioned activists and do-gooders. Nonprofits like Invisible Children and To Write Love on Her Arms were born from Myspace.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2006

Click here to listen to a very brief interview Over the weekend, I attended the Technology in the Arts Conference in Pittsburgh where artist and activist Faith Ringgold was one of the keynote speakers. " I had a chance to do a quick video interview with her about her thoughts on women artists. They are brilliant!

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Kindful

MAY 1, 2021

Mission: Porter’s Call is a place where artists can find counsel, support, and encouragement, specifically attuned to their unique profession. Impacting: Mental health. Headquarters in: Covington, GA. How To Support Next Rung. Learn more about Next Rung. Porter’s Call. Learn more about The Speedy Foundation. Youth Homes.

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Awareness Colorado Change Teen 109

Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Pencils of Promise (PoP) was founded in October 2008 to help build safe and healthy learning environments for young children worldwide. A unique NFT will be designed by an artist and auctioned off during the event, with proceeds donated through the auction directly supporting the organization.

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Technology New York City Donor New York 83

Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Make sure to advertise your artists and makers on your social media platforms leading up to the opening of your shop with photos and videos. Give your artistic students the opportunity to show off their skills by hosting a virtual art show. Virtual craft fair. Virtual tours for museums. Student art show. Design challenge.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If so, be sure to stock lots of inexpensive and fun items for children. Work with a local artist to create artworks inspired by your collection. Read up on existing data about who is visiting your museum and/or carry out your own survey to help make informed inventory decisions. Do lots of families visit your museum?

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Museum Philadelphia Arts Jordan 95

Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

CMCE creates academic and artistic programs to help children and youth understand and overcome violent world events.

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Hurricane Arts Interview Bosnia 51

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

You may receive items like artisan olive oil from a local shop, fresh bread from a bakery, and handmade candles from a nearby artist. A day out at the zoo or aquarium is a useful gift for families with young children. Partner with a variety of local businesses and restaurants to fill a local goods basket. Personal chef prize.

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Ideas Support Movie Turkey 74

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 12, 2011

There's the barrier of artistic quality--funders, trustees, or staff members who argue that work by non-canonical artists is not up to the standards of the institution. Reading the report, I kept thinking of Rick Lowe, the artist and community activist behind Project Row Houses in Houston.

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Arts Fund Artist Houston 52

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Learn how Summit Assistance Dogs and Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation ran massively successful virtual fundraising events : Tip: Schedule a demo with our team on how you can quickly start a campaign site for your virtual fundraising event. Have your lead artist jump on and run the class on Zoom. Zoom to the rescue!

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

It’s also a time for gifts and new clothes, making this a great chance to raise funds or donations of new clothing, especially for children. Reach out to talented local artists, galleries, and museums to see if they can donate pieces, workshops, or behind-the-scenes tours to support your cause. The Michael J.

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Ideas Fundraising Fun Kentucky 98

Museum 2.0

APRIL 23, 2014

Some serious parallels to curating exhibitions and performances, especially with living artists. Speaking of contemporary artists, one of my favorite recent blog posts was this thoughtful essay by artist Brian Fernandes-Halloran about navigating the compromises between artistic ambition and the marketplace.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 23, 2016

So I hope you find some pearls of inspiration to elevate your most atomic stories —because great artists (and marketers) always steal. #1 1 Save the Children: “Most Shocking Second a Day” (2 min). 9 Save the Children: “Paper Glasses” program story video (2 min). Hat tip to Vanessa Chase for sharing. #9

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Storytelling Design Syria Portugal 37

Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2017

The organization provides services to assist women and families with children in maintaining and improving their health in the face of HIV/AIDS. The organization serves more than 500 women and children each year. Additionally, it offers a 24-hour hotline, counseling, legal services, and advocacy services.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2010

The Joe Goode Dance Company spoke about the challenges of getting an artistic director to Tweet. One of the things they discovered is that their audience wants to hear from the artists. But not all the artists are comfortable on Twitter. View more presentations from Beth Kanter. Posters: Wall of Reflection and Gratitude.

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Social Media Media San Jose Social 99

Qgiv

JULY 28, 2022

Artistic nonprofits should raise funds for National Poetry Month, especially literary nonprofits. August is Back to School Month and is a time when many parents are preparing for their children to return to school. This is a great time for educational nonprofits to launch fundraisers to help prepare students for the return to school.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

To Write Love on Her Arms and Invisible Children are two of the most well-known nonprofits that came out of MySpace. Young, old, poor, rich, conservative, liberal, urban, rural, black, white, brown, red, yellow, gay, straight, preps, goths, rappers, artists, hippies, yuppies… you name it. So, my Ode to MySpace: 1.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 21, 2012

I grew up professionally in the science and children's museum field, where touching is guaranteed and floor staff spend more time helping visitors learn and ensuring their personal safety than they do protecting the objects. Engagement with local artists. What if you WANT them to touch certain things? Keep your arms behind your back.

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See3

JUNE 3, 2009

The GATC’s most distinguished project to date is the Genesis World Music Ensemble, or the Saffron Caravan, which brings together music artists from the Middle East, North Africa and the Americas to revisit, reinvent and link musical traditions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2008

   I met both of the artists and did live stream interviews with them.    Mural Artist Alex Volkonsky. I also met Alex Volkonsky who design depicts whimsical vegetables and fruits as well as a milk cartoon (emphasizing the need to children who need to drink their milk everyday for healthy bones).  

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Childhood Hunger Service Michigan 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Not only does a hand-written thank you note make a strong impression upon the receiver, but it also makes you a better social media manager because it’s a practice in creative arts – and as all we know, the best social media managers are creative artists. 4) Read more books.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Some of us have children. The artist was masterful not only in her technical skill but also in her way with people. I’m glad to be known that way. Like all people, my insides broil and burble with the stresses of life. We all have things, as my boss said recently. We all have parents and friends. We all hope and dreams.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

You do not need to be an “artist” to make a postcard, but each participant is surprised and delighted by their creativity and to see that their cards contain colors, words and images that reflect their strongest selves. Yet, I wanted to be that artist and still do. What is your favorite Traveling Postcards success story?

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Costa Rica Interview Afghanistan Artist 60

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Consider reaching out to the artist community and within your organization (children in particular) seeking artwork to sell. Have a community yard sale, not only do you help others purge their stuff by donating it to your cause, but someone else is finding a treasure while you get to keep the proceeds.

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Ideas Fundraising Mashup Registration 56

Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Seuss famously bet that he could write a children''s book [ Green Eggs and Ham ] using only 50 unique words. A Q&A with artist Phil Hansen , Hansen says: "It’s hard to get people to focus on plan B when plan A is working so well. The Lifehacker post, Challenge Your Creativity with Limits, Not Freedom , reminds us: "Dr.

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Time New York Artist Green 40

Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2015

C3 educates children in schools, exhibits at community art crawls, and partners with other organizations to host community art projects, all using recycled materials to create works of art. As Betsy says, "One of the things we say about art is that it's a universal language.

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Arts Artist America Contest 36

Museum 2.0

MARCH 6, 2013

They present masterpieces by white male artists and innovations by white male scientists. When non-white stories are told, they are always flagged as such--an exhibition of Islamist scientific inventions or women pioneers or African-American artists. Not as humans, or artists, or scientists, or dancers.

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Museum St. Louis Arts Artist 55

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Museum programs can also bridge different groups that might not typically interact such as the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum’s Educational Residential Centre, which designed a program specifically to bridge children of two groups engaged in social conflict, Catholics and Protestants.

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