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The open letter and accompanying petition asking publishers "to make a pledge that they will never release books that were created by machines" garnered more than 600 signatures within a few hours.

At the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Black artistry is on display. NPR critic Eric Deggans says it's cultivating a community.

The pop star's fourth album, her first since 2021's polarizing Solar Power, finds the 28-year-old shedding the stoic self-possession that defined her early career.

Even in California, where prison access to technology and research resources is better than average, students regularly face dead ends.

Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA), a non-profit organization that celebrates and advances contemporary quilting and textile art, proudly hosts its inaugural Threads of Time fundraiser event that will be held at its museum that is located in the Arts District Liberty Station. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the public is invited to participate in this event which is more than just a fundraiser; it is an opportunity to come together as a community, experience the creativity of wearable art, and connect over shared stories, food, and laughter. The event will include the following: · A Wearable Art Show, featuring garments inspired by historical events and reimagined for modern expression. · A Hands-On Art Engagement, where community members can create and explore textile art firsthand. · A lively atmosphere of gathering over delicious food and drinks, fostering meaningful connections. · Silent and Live Auctions, showcasing a stunning collection of artwork, experiences, and exclusive items, all to support our goal of raising necessary funds to empower artists and sustain our mission. The event starts at 5:30 pm with delicious food and drinks along with an art engagement where attendees can create and explore textile art firsthand. A wearable art show, featuring garments inspired by historical events and reimagined for modern expression from Mesa Fashion Program at Mesa College. The live and silent auction, which will showcase a stunning collection of artwork, experiences and exclusive items, will run until 8 p.m. to support VMOTA’s goal of raising the necessary funds to empower artists and sustain their mission of fostering connection, dialogue and inspiration. Early bird tickets for the Threads of Time event are on sale now for $25/ticket at https://vmota.org/classes/threads-of-time-spring-auction-event/. Ticket prices go up on April 1, 2025. About Visions Museum of Textile Arts: The museum celebrates and advances contemporary quilting and textile art through exhibitions that explore cultural traditions, contemporary relevance, and innovative creativity. By fostering connection, dialogue, and inspiration, we empower individuals to appreciate, engage with, and contribute to the rich legacy and evolving practice of textile art, building a community that values diversity, creativity, and shared experiences. Learn more at www.vmota.org Visions Museum of Textile Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Mission Fed ArtWalk – San Diego’s original fine art festival – will fill the streets of San Diego’s Little Italy district with more than 250 visual artists, four music stages, interactive art for families, food and fun, This year, the 41st annual event, Mission Fed ArtWalk is the largest and longest-running fine art festival in Southern California bringing a weekend-long celebration of arts and culture to San Diego’s Little Italy. The free annual festival attracts locals and visitors to San Diego’s Little Italy, giving all an opportunity to meet more than 250 local, national, and international artists, and purchase art directly from the artists. The event boasts artists from every medium of art, including painting, sculpture, glass work, photography, fine jewelry and more. After browsing and purchasing one-of-a-kind works of art, attendees can enjoy four stages of live music, interactive art experiences, street food, family-friendly art projects at KidsWalk and more. Mission Fed ArtWalk attracts 100,000 art collectors and visitors from all over the country to purchase art from established and emerging artists during the two-day festival, located throughout San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. Visit: Mission Fed ArtWalk Celebrates Art this Spring in San Diego’s Little Italy ArtWalk San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Using pourable fluid colors to create spontaneous mixing of pigment with the manipulation of the canvas we will create flowing “cosmic” compositions. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Visit: 'Taste of Art' Workshop | Acrylic Liquid Pours Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Biographer Peter Ames Carlin describes the making of Born to Run as an "existential moment" for Springsteen: "If this didn't work, he was done." Carlin's new book is Tonight in Jungleland.

One of the brightest stars in the night sky seems to be orbited by a planet like Jupiter. The news is sure to cheer fans of the Avatar series, which centers on a moon that orbits a fictional gas giant planet in this particular star system.

These colorful snakes aren't just works of art. Erected for the World Health Assembly, they're meant to draw attention to an extremely neglected health issue: snakebite.