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The NEA will no longer fund many arts programs that promote DEI or "gender ideology." The federal agency has cancelled grants for 2026 that have funded programs for underserved communities for more than 20 years.

This Online only meditation event occurs every Thursday afternoon from 5 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. https://spiritualarts.org/events/higher-self-meditations-with-divine-light/ Experience the transformative power of receiving Divine Light from your Higher Self to bless and uplift your auric field and life. By meditating with Divine Light to improve and strengthen your aura, you can make changes in your life faster, more effectively and with greater chances of sustained success. There are many spiritual energies to work with, and each offers inspiration and enrichment in any aspect of life from relationship, career, prosperity and healing, as well as to develop your soul’s potential and draw closer to the Divine source. Join us every week for a twenty-minute live, guided meditation. Based on the meditation practice taught in the international, bestselling book Change Your Aura, Change Your Life and a 4,000 year tradition developed by mystic clairvoyant and teacher, and co-founder of Spiritual Arts Institute Barbara Y. Martin. THE SAI FACULTY comes from diverse backgrounds yet have a common goal to share the metaphysical wisdom of The Kingdom of Light Teachings. They have been trained by the Institute’s founders, Barbara Y. Martin and Dimitri Moraitis, and have made these teachings their personal spiritual path. Teacher certifications require seven to ten years or more of training.

From Buenos Aires to Bangkok, Montreal to Moscow, nearly every taxi driver in the world understands "OK." It's a gift from American English that's spread across the globe in less than 200 years.

A new executive order instructs tech companies to address what the White House sees as "woke AI." Receiving future federal contracts could hinge on whether AI firms respond.

Expressive Arts @ 32 & Thorn features surrealist artist Ty Bennett whose recent work is a response to a period of deep reflection after a devastating fire in Colorado that destroyed all his possessions. His colorful and intense surrealist paintings express his passions of art, philosophy, and poetry. Exhibit runs February 8 through March 29, 2025. Public reception held on February 8 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Artist talk Saturday, March 8, 2025 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., meet the artist and learn about his creative process as Ty shares his vision, themes, inspiration, and life events that have informed his artwork. Visit: Expressive Arts Expressive Arts @ 32nd & Thorn on Instagram and Facebook

What does it mean to be "half"? Twenty-five years since its initial launch, photographer Kip Fulbeck revisits his exhibition called "The Hapa Project," an intimate look at mixed-race America.

President Trump says he wants to make sure the United States leads the artificial intelligence race. The White House says fewer regulations would help.

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. January 8–March 5 (9 weeks, 27 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio In this class we will sculpt a full figure from the life model. Students will have eight weeks to build an armature, learn basic figure proportions and structure, and sculpt an entire figure from head to toe. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the skeleton and basic anatomy, and how to depict the illusion of weight. Regular instructor demonstrations and discussions of technique will be given. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Materials will be discussed at the first class. Please note: this course runs for nine sessions total. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/55 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The 15th annual "Wood A Furniture Show" exhibition at the Escondido Arts Partnership featuring contemporary and traditionally handcrafted fine wood furniture by Southern California woodworkers. This exhibition will feature a gathering of some of the very best furniture makers in Southern California. Handcrafted furniture will be exhibited in a variety of wood mediums and techniques, including innovative contemporary, traditional and whimsical art furniture, as well as detailed veneering and marquetry works. This two-month exhibition runs Jan. 11- Feb. 21, 2025. Exhibitions are always free and open to the public. The opening reception on Saturday, January 11 provides an opportunity for the public to meet the featured woodworking artists from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Visit: escondidoarts.org Escondido Arts Partnership on Facebook / Instagram

Art Scene West is exhibiting fine art photography of every genre and showcasing eclectic visual art captured by a camera. On December 14th, we will host an Opening Reception celebrating a collection of photographs highlighting the world's natural beauty, California scenery and incredible landmarks. Our gallery is located in Seaport Village of downtown San Diego, a beautiful attraction where tourists, convention goers, and locals gather to enjoy the seaside businesses, luxury restaurants, and beautiful Southern California weather. Join us in appreciating breathtaking photography as artists, photographers and San Diego creatives come together inside our gallery. Visit: https://www.artscenewest.com/ Art Scene West on Instagram and Facebook