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Just an interesting article on the relevance of of musical training in the real world! From the conclusion: "In years past, it was typical for college graduates to take a job in a good company, and stay there for their entire working careers. However, the rapid development of technology and the resulting changes in the skill sets needed for success has made that scenario less and less likely. In a world where an ever increasing percentage of the population experiences several career changes in a lifetime, no college education can supply enough specific knowledge to cover all the possibilities. Thus, an earned bachelor's degree-music or otherwise-is only a first step in the world. Those with a high-level, "musically flavored" college degree, not only have what it takes to make a good first step, they also have the creativity and drive to ensure that each succeeding step brings them closer to the happiness and fulfillment we all seek in life."

The 99U provides actionable insights on productivity, organization, and leadership to help creatives people push ideas forward.

Drag and drop gifs, songs, videos, buckets of paint, or whatever you wish in open spaces called fields. You can invite friends to your fields and collaborate with them. Make it public for others to see. Discover new work, pull and edit fields, explore the user-generated libraries, and support the creative community.

I just downloaded it am going to play with it. Looks like a lot of fun and a offers the possibility of collaboration between people with different art interests. Thanks for sharing!

The site is billed as a "studio space where you can collage the internet." It's a relatively easy tool for combining your favorite Web objects - images, GIFs, video, audio - into one gloriously insane digital mashup.

Our values:Creativity - Earth - Community Our mission:To divert materials out of the waste stream and into our community's creative endeavors.

The Copyright Alliance is seeking videos from artists and supporters on why the arts matter. The videos submitted will be edited into a grassroots message to Congress from artists and their supporters and used in contexts including the ongoing Copyright Act review to advance the positions advocated by the Copyright Alliance. For more information on the Copyright Alliance visit our web site at copyrightalliance.org.

"DanceAbility International's mission is to encourage the evolution of mixed-abilities dance by cultivating a common ground for creative expression for all people. The mission is accomplished through performance, educational programs, teacher training and workshops. The work of DanceAbility International helps decrease prejudice and misconceptions about diversity in the field of dance, and by extension in society. "

This organization offers those with limited mobility the opportunity to move themselves physically - and others emotionally (as well as themselves) - though powerful performances. One of my favorite organizations

Artscape's mission "to unlock the creative potential of people and places to build vibrant, resilient and inclusive communities" is situated at the intersection of community, cultural, urban and economic development. - See more at: http://www.artscapediy.org/About.aspx#sthash.suOjp5Hp.dpuf

"Passed in 1975, Oregon's Percent for Art legislation mandates that 1% of the direct construction funds of new or remodeled state buildings with construction budgets of $100,000 or more be set aside for the acquisition of art work. The Oregon Arts Commission oversees the Program and maintains archives of slides, photographs and related documentation for the works of art selected. Encompassing over a 30-year period, the database offers access to over 5200 items. The collection offers glimpses of 1545 unique artwork creations, visual narratives of the creative process, and documentation."

an online comic maker that allows students the creativity to design their own characters, add sound, upload pictures and images, use a variety of speech bubbles, and print, download or embed the finished comic.

Open you creativity with this simple application. Number of amazing brushes give you a way to create beautiful artworks just in few strokes. Try symmetry modes to create interesting effects. Save you creations or share it you with your friends.

A behind-the-scenes look at the technical and creative work that went into the final days of Chicago Projection Mapping's display at Black Bear Casino Resort.

This website is half English, half Japanese so it might be difficult for some of you to explore this website... but CHECK OUT his very unique and creative drawings under [GALLERY] on the left side of the Home page.

lol, this is really an interesting porject, and I remembered that I did the same 3-d picture once like a few months ago. Those picture need unusual painting skills. It is hard, but is full of fun.

3-D painting has become very popular and this is definitely one of the great video demonstrating it!!!

Now in its third year, Seattle Symphony's critically acclaimed Sonic Evolution project creates a bridge between the Symphony and Seattle's storied reputation as launching pad for some of the most creative musicians on the popular music scene. Each year, in celebration of the past, present and future of our city's musical legacy, Ludovic Morlot and the Seattle Symphony commission world-class composers to write orchestral world premieres inspired by bands and artists that launched from, or are related to, Seattle.

This is where my daughter lives in New Zealand. It is an art world in itself. By Matt Philp Matt Philp meets some of the creative talent behind Nelson's upcoming winter festival season. Nic Foster "It's the intensity of the light," says painter Nic Foster, when asked what inspires him about Nelson.

Celebrate with us July 11, 12, 13, 2014 and delight in our world class entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable foods, educational displays and magical surprises at every turn of the path We invite you to join us in our wooded setting, 13 miles west of Eugene near Veneta, Oregon for an unforgettable adventure.

I have not been to the fair but would love to go sometime, from what I have read from the comments and heard form the community it is an amazing experience.

I can't wait and see the world class entertainers and performers, hand craft artisans and gourmet food creators at this amazing festival.

Issue of Matatu titled "African Cultures, Visual Arts, and the Museum: Sights/Sites of Creativity and Conflict"; all content in this issue freely available as PDF.

"The National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. To date, the NEA has awarded more than $4 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector. - See more at: http://arts.gov/about#sthash.9wrdFNYu.dpuf"