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The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.
The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.
The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.
Every Mind Matters: The Many Dimensions of Mental Illness
The Hill brings together lawmakers, mental health experts, and advocates to discuss these questions and more and explore why prioritizing mental health is intrinsically linked to good health overall.
The United States is facing an unprecedented mental health crisis as two in five American adults reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression in 2021. Fortunately, the country has witnessed a positive sea change in recognizing the importance of mental health and self-care in recent years, but significant work still remains to create a system that recognizes the nuances and needs of those with mental illness.
Schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder are just some of the many conditions affecting the 1 in 20 Americans experiencing serious mental illness today. The generalization of these disorders extends beyond everyday vernacular as one-size-fits-all policies, drugs and treatments continue to fail patients. Even when services are available, barriers like cost, cultural bias, and inconvenience often prevent people from accessing the care they need.
How can we break down the stigma associated with mental illness? How can we build a comprehensive care system to support all individuals affected by it?
LOCATION
In person at National Press Club Holeman Lounge, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045 & streaming nationally
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, October 18
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET
Speakers:
Daniel Gillison, CEO, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Dr. Joshua A. Gordon, Director, National Institute of Mental Health
Susan Gurley, Executive Director, Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Gabe Howard, “Inside Mental Health” Podcast Host, Author, Speaker
Dafna Michaelson Jenet, Colorado State Senator (CO-21)
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), Co-Chair, Task Force on Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder
Rep. David Trone
The Beacon Hill Bike Route project was prioritized based on public feedback and City Council actions over the past several years. The purpose of this project is to create a safe and comfortable bike route that connects people to businesses and community destinations in Beacon Hill. This project is partially funded by the 9-year Levy to Move Seattle, approved by voters in 2015.
A person rides an electric cargo bike on Beacon Hill.
The Beacon Hill Bike Route project was prioritized based on public feedback and City Council actions over the past several years. The purpose of this project is to create a safe and comfortable bike route that connects people to businesses and community destinations in Beacon Hill. This project is partially funded by the 9-year Levy to Move Seattle, approved by voters in 2015.
An example of a mixed-use transit stop, where people can wait for the bus and people biking can continue riding without interfering with bus operations or people waiting for the bus.
Robert Gwathmey (1903 - 1988)
Man with Melon - circa 1947
THE JOHNSON COLLECTION - A Private Collection for Public Good
thejohnsoncollection.org/the-collection/
Sharing the art it stewards with communities across the country is The Johnson Collection’s essential purpose and propels our daily work. Much more than a physical place, TJC seeks to be a presence in American art, prioritizing access over location. Since 2013, the collection’s touring exhibitions have been loaned twenty-five times, placed without fee in partner museums with a combined annual attendance of over 1.2 million visitors. In its showcase of over 1,000 objects, TJC’s website functions as a digital museum, available anywhere and anytime.
What began as an interest in paintings by Carolina artists in 2002 has grown to encompass over 1,400 objects with provenances that span the centuries and chronicle the cultural evolution of the American South.
Today, The Johnson Collection counts iconic masterworks among its holdings, as well as representative pieces by an astonishing depth and breadth of artists, native and visiting, whose lives and legacies form the foundation of Southern art history. From William D. Washington’s The Burial of Latané to Malvin Gray Johnson’s Roll Jordan Roll, the collection embraces the region’s rich history and confronts its complexities, past and present.
.The contributions of women artists, ranging from Helen Turner—only the fourth woman elected to full membership in the National Academy of Design in 1921—to Alma Thomas—the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at a major national museum in 1972—are accorded overdue attention, most notably in TJC's most recent publication and companion exhibition, Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection. Landmark works by American artists of African descent such as Benny Andrews, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Aaron Douglas, William H. Johnson, Leo Twiggs, and Hale Woodruff pay homage to their makers' barrier-defying accomplishments. Modern paintings, prints, collages, and sculpture created by internationally renowned artists associated with the experimental arts enclave of Black Mountain College, including Josef Albers, Ruth Asawa, Ilya Bolotowsky, Elaine de Kooning, Robert Motherwell, Kenneth Noland, and Robert Rauschenberg highlight the North Carolina school's geographic proximity to the collection's home.
Hailed by The Magazine Antiques as having staged a "quiet art historical revolution" and expanding "the meaning of regional," The Johnson Collection heralds the pivotal role that art of the South plays in the national narrative. To that end, the collection's ambitious publication and exhibition strategies extend far beyond a single city's limit or a territorial divide.
Since 2012, TJC has produced four significant scholarly books—thoroughly researched and beautifully illustrated investigations of Southern art time periods, artists, and themes: Romantic Spirits: Nineteenth Century Paintings of the South (2012); From New York to Nebo: The Artistic Journey of Eugene Thomason (2014); Scenic Impressions: Southern Interpretations from the Johnson Collection (2015); and Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection (2018). These volumes are accompanied by traveling exhibitions that have been loaned without fee to partner museums with a combined annual attendance of over 1.7 million visitors.
Smaller curated presentations rotate at the collection's hometown exhibition space, TJC Gallery. Individual objects are regularly made available for critical exhibitions such as La Biennale di Venezia, Afro-Atlantic Histories, Outliers and American Vanguard Art, Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College, 1933-1957, Alma W. Thomas: Everything is Beautiful, Riffs and Relations: African American Artists and the European Modernist Tradition, and Bold, Cautious, True: Walt Whitman and American Art of the Civil War Era and featured in important publications and catalogues, including The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Art & Architecture, and The Civil War and American Art.
In 2016, the state of South Carolina honored The Johnson Collection with the Governor’s Award for the Arts, its highest arts distinction. The commendation paid tribute to the Johnson family's enduring contributions: "Equally dedicated to arts advancement and arts accessibility, the Johnsons generously share their vision, energy, passion and resources to benefit the arts in South Carolina."
"Who can say what ignites a passion? Was it those three red roses frozen in blue? An awakened connection to one's geographical roots? Perhaps the familiarity of the road to Nebo? The nucleus of what was to become our collection was formed by such seemingly unrelated catalysts. Looking back, it was always the sense of place that drew George and me to beautiful pictures—pictures that capture not only the glorious landscape of the South, but that also enliven its unique culture and dynamic history." ~Susu Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
Local community organizations reconfigured five traffic lanes of East Washington St. into a more equitable distribution of space.
The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.
The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.
The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.
The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.
THE JOHNSON COLLECTION - A Private Collection for Public Good
thejohnsoncollection.org/the-collection/
Sharing the art it stewards with communities across the country is The Johnson Collection’s essential purpose and propels our daily work. Much more than a physical place, TJC seeks to be a presence in American art, prioritizing access over location. Since 2013, the collection’s touring exhibitions have been loaned twenty-five times, placed without fee in partner museums with a combined annual attendance of over 1.2 million visitors. In its showcase of over 1,000 objects, TJC’s website functions as a digital museum, available anywhere and anytime.
What began as an interest in paintings by Carolina artists in 2002 has grown to encompass over 1,400 objects with provenances that span the centuries and chronicle the cultural evolution of the American South.
Today, The Johnson Collection counts iconic masterworks among its holdings, as well as representative pieces by an astonishing depth and breadth of artists, native and visiting, whose lives and legacies form the foundation of Southern art history. From William D. Washington’s The Burial of Latané to Malvin Gray Johnson’s Roll Jordan Roll, the collection embraces the region’s rich history and confronts its complexities, past and present.
.The contributions of women artists, ranging from Helen Turner—only the fourth woman elected to full membership in the National Academy of Design in 1921—to Alma Thomas—the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at a major national museum in 1972—are accorded overdue attention, most notably in TJC's most recent publication and companion exhibition, Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection. Landmark works by American artists of African descent such as Benny Andrews, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Aaron Douglas, William H. Johnson, Leo Twiggs, and Hale Woodruff pay homage to their makers' barrier-defying accomplishments. Modern paintings, prints, collages, and sculpture created by internationally renowned artists associated with the experimental arts enclave of Black Mountain College, including Josef Albers, Ruth Asawa, Ilya Bolotowsky, Elaine de Kooning, Robert Motherwell, Kenneth Noland, and Robert Rauschenberg highlight the North Carolina school's geographic proximity to the collection's home.
Hailed by The Magazine Antiques as having staged a "quiet art historical revolution" and expanding "the meaning of regional," The Johnson Collection heralds the pivotal role that art of the South plays in the national narrative. To that end, the collection's ambitious publication and exhibition strategies extend far beyond a single city's limit or a territorial divide.
Since 2012, TJC has produced four significant scholarly books—thoroughly researched and beautifully illustrated investigations of Southern art time periods, artists, and themes: Romantic Spirits: Nineteenth Century Paintings of the South (2012); From New York to Nebo: The Artistic Journey of Eugene Thomason (2014); Scenic Impressions: Southern Interpretations from the Johnson Collection (2015); and Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection (2018). These volumes are accompanied by traveling exhibitions that have been loaned without fee to partner museums with a combined annual attendance of over 1.7 million visitors.
Smaller curated presentations rotate at the collection's hometown exhibition space, TJC Gallery. Individual objects are regularly made available for critical exhibitions such as La Biennale di Venezia, Afro-Atlantic Histories, Outliers and American Vanguard Art, Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College, 1933-1957, Alma W. Thomas: Everything is Beautiful, Riffs and Relations: African American Artists and the European Modernist Tradition, and Bold, Cautious, True: Walt Whitman and American Art of the Civil War Era and featured in important publications and catalogues, including The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Art & Architecture, and The Civil War and American Art.
In 2016, the state of South Carolina honored The Johnson Collection with the Governor’s Award for the Arts, its highest arts distinction. The commendation paid tribute to the Johnson family's enduring contributions: "Equally dedicated to arts advancement and arts accessibility, the Johnsons generously share their vision, energy, passion and resources to benefit the arts in South Carolina."
"Who can say what ignites a passion? Was it those three red roses frozen in blue? An awakened connection to one's geographical roots? Perhaps the familiarity of the road to Nebo? The nucleus of what was to become our collection was formed by such seemingly unrelated catalysts. Looking back, it was always the sense of place that drew George and me to beautiful pictures—pictures that capture not only the glorious landscape of the South, but that also enliven its unique culture and dynamic history." ~Susu Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.
The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.
The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.
The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.
sometimes you just have to call in sick to work so you can spend the day sanding a floor in someone else's pajamas.
At that point any scenarios may disappear from the radar screen because they are tolerable, and out of the intolerable ones, only a few will actually make the top ranks of the prioritized list.
The tolerable scenarios will be re ranked at a later stage, once the top priorities have been mitigated.
www.riskope.com F. Oboni
THE JOHNSON COLLECTION - A Private Collection for Public Good
thejohnsoncollection.org/the-collection/
Sharing the art it stewards with communities across the country is The Johnson Collection’s essential purpose and propels our daily work. Much more than a physical place, TJC seeks to be a presence in American art, prioritizing access over location. Since 2013, the collection’s touring exhibitions have been loaned twenty-five times, placed without fee in partner museums with a combined annual attendance of over 1.2 million visitors. In its showcase of over 1,000 objects, TJC’s website functions as a digital museum, available anywhere and anytime.
What began as an interest in paintings by Carolina artists in 2002 has grown to encompass over 1,400 objects with provenances that span the centuries and chronicle the cultural evolution of the American South.
Today, The Johnson Collection counts iconic masterworks among its holdings, as well as representative pieces by an astonishing depth and breadth of artists, native and visiting, whose lives and legacies form the foundation of Southern art history. From William D. Washington’s The Burial of Latané to Malvin Gray Johnson’s Roll Jordan Roll, the collection embraces the region’s rich history and confronts its complexities, past and present.
.The contributions of women artists, ranging from Helen Turner—only the fourth woman elected to full membership in the National Academy of Design in 1921—to Alma Thomas—the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at a major national museum in 1972—are accorded overdue attention, most notably in TJC's most recent publication and companion exhibition, Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection. Landmark works by American artists of African descent such as Benny Andrews, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Aaron Douglas, William H. Johnson, Leo Twiggs, and Hale Woodruff pay homage to their makers' barrier-defying accomplishments. Modern paintings, prints, collages, and sculpture created by internationally renowned artists associated with the experimental arts enclave of Black Mountain College, including Josef Albers, Ruth Asawa, Ilya Bolotowsky, Elaine de Kooning, Robert Motherwell, Kenneth Noland, and Robert Rauschenberg highlight the North Carolina school's geographic proximity to the collection's home.
Hailed by The Magazine Antiques as having staged a "quiet art historical revolution" and expanding "the meaning of regional," The Johnson Collection heralds the pivotal role that art of the South plays in the national narrative. To that end, the collection's ambitious publication and exhibition strategies extend far beyond a single city's limit or a territorial divide.
Since 2012, TJC has produced four significant scholarly books—thoroughly researched and beautifully illustrated investigations of Southern art time periods, artists, and themes: Romantic Spirits: Nineteenth Century Paintings of the South (2012); From New York to Nebo: The Artistic Journey of Eugene Thomason (2014); Scenic Impressions: Southern Interpretations from the Johnson Collection (2015); and Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection (2018). These volumes are accompanied by traveling exhibitions that have been loaned without fee to partner museums with a combined annual attendance of over 1.7 million visitors.
Smaller curated presentations rotate at the collection's hometown exhibition space, TJC Gallery. Individual objects are regularly made available for critical exhibitions such as La Biennale di Venezia, Afro-Atlantic Histories, Outliers and American Vanguard Art, Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College, 1933-1957, Alma W. Thomas: Everything is Beautiful, Riffs and Relations: African American Artists and the European Modernist Tradition, and Bold, Cautious, True: Walt Whitman and American Art of the Civil War Era and featured in important publications and catalogues, including The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Art & Architecture, and The Civil War and American Art.
In 2016, the state of South Carolina honored The Johnson Collection with the Governor’s Award for the Arts, its highest arts distinction. The commendation paid tribute to the Johnson family's enduring contributions: "Equally dedicated to arts advancement and arts accessibility, the Johnsons generously share their vision, energy, passion and resources to benefit the arts in South Carolina."
"Who can say what ignites a passion? Was it those three red roses frozen in blue? An awakened connection to one's geographical roots? Perhaps the familiarity of the road to Nebo? The nucleus of what was to become our collection was formed by such seemingly unrelated catalysts. Looking back, it was always the sense of place that drew George and me to beautiful pictures—pictures that capture not only the glorious landscape of the South, but that also enliven its unique culture and dynamic history." ~Susu Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
The Beacon Hill Bike Route project was prioritized based on public feedback and City Council actions over the past several years. The purpose of this project is to create a safe and comfortable bike route that connects people to businesses and community destinations in Beacon Hill. This project is partially funded by the 9-year Levy to Move Seattle, approved by voters in 2015.
The Beacon Hill light rail station is a hub for travel and community in Beacon Hill.
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McKinsey Global Infrastructure Initiative Summit
Tokyo, Japan
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
15:10–15:30
PRIORITIZING THE PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
The combined impacts of COVID-19 and net-zero commitments have resulted in an unprecedented disruption of the $11.6 trillion global infrastructure industry. Meeting net-zero targets will require the industry to transform project development and delivery to deliver a global portfolio of projects at an unprecedented scale and pace. What are the pivotal actions we need to take now to enable sustainable infrastructure for the decades to come?
Facilitators:
Tip Huizenga, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company; Co-chair, GII
Detlev Mohr, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company; Co-chair, GII
In this interactive session, Detlev and Tip will briefly frame the topic with a few slides to set the context. This will be followed by them asking the question to the audience, “What are the pivotal actions we need to take now to enable sustainable infrastructure for the decades to come?” The audience will be requested to discuss the question for ~7 minutes in their pods, submitting their ideas through the GII app to form a Word Cloud on the screen.
Photograph by McKinsey Global Infrastructure/Stuart Isett
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See also: www.flickr.com/photos/ugardener/albums/72177720322921517/
THE JOHNSON COLLECTION - A Private Collection for Public Good
thejohnsoncollection.org/the-collection/
Sharing the art it stewards with communities across the country is The Johnson Collection’s essential purpose and propels our daily work. Much more than a physical place, TJC seeks to be a presence in American art, prioritizing access over location. Since 2013, the collection’s touring exhibitions have been loaned twenty-five times, placed without fee in partner museums with a combined annual attendance of over 1.2 million visitors. In its showcase of over 1,000 objects, TJC’s website functions as a digital museum, available anywhere and anytime.
What began as an interest in paintings by Carolina artists in 2002 has grown to encompass over 1,400 objects with provenances that span the centuries and chronicle the cultural evolution of the American South.
Today, The Johnson Collection counts iconic masterworks among its holdings, as well as representative pieces by an astonishing depth and breadth of artists, native and visiting, whose lives and legacies form the foundation of Southern art history. From William D. Washington’s The Burial of Latané to Malvin Gray Johnson’s Roll Jordan Roll, the collection embraces the region’s rich history and confronts its complexities, past and present.
.The contributions of women artists, ranging from Helen Turner—only the fourth woman elected to full membership in the National Academy of Design in 1921—to Alma Thomas—the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at a major national museum in 1972—are accorded overdue attention, most notably in TJC's most recent publication and companion exhibition, Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection. Landmark works by American artists of African descent such as Benny Andrews, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Aaron Douglas, William H. Johnson, Leo Twiggs, and Hale Woodruff pay homage to their makers' barrier-defying accomplishments. Modern paintings, prints, collages, and sculpture created by internationally renowned artists associated with the experimental arts enclave of Black Mountain College, including Josef Albers, Ruth Asawa, Ilya Bolotowsky, Elaine de Kooning, Robert Motherwell, Kenneth Noland, and Robert Rauschenberg highlight the North Carolina school's geographic proximity to the collection's home.
Hailed by The Magazine Antiques as having staged a "quiet art historical revolution" and expanding "the meaning of regional," The Johnson Collection heralds the pivotal role that art of the South plays in the national narrative. To that end, the collection's ambitious publication and exhibition strategies extend far beyond a single city's limit or a territorial divide.
Since 2012, TJC has produced four significant scholarly books—thoroughly researched and beautifully illustrated investigations of Southern art time periods, artists, and themes: Romantic Spirits: Nineteenth Century Paintings of the South (2012); From New York to Nebo: The Artistic Journey of Eugene Thomason (2014); Scenic Impressions: Southern Interpretations from the Johnson Collection (2015); and Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection (2018). These volumes are accompanied by traveling exhibitions that have been loaned without fee to partner museums with a combined annual attendance of over 1.7 million visitors.
Smaller curated presentations rotate at the collection's hometown exhibition space, TJC Gallery. Individual objects are regularly made available for critical exhibitions such as La Biennale di Venezia, Afro-Atlantic Histories, Outliers and American Vanguard Art, Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College, 1933-1957, Alma W. Thomas: Everything is Beautiful, Riffs and Relations: African American Artists and the European Modernist Tradition, and Bold, Cautious, True: Walt Whitman and American Art of the Civil War Era and featured in important publications and catalogues, including The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Art & Architecture, and The Civil War and American Art.
In 2016, the state of South Carolina honored The Johnson Collection with the Governor’s Award for the Arts, its highest arts distinction. The commendation paid tribute to the Johnson family's enduring contributions: "Equally dedicated to arts advancement and arts accessibility, the Johnsons generously share their vision, energy, passion and resources to benefit the arts in South Carolina."
"Who can say what ignites a passion? Was it those three red roses frozen in blue? An awakened connection to one's geographical roots? Perhaps the familiarity of the road to Nebo? The nucleus of what was to become our collection was formed by such seemingly unrelated catalysts. Looking back, it was always the sense of place that drew George and me to beautiful pictures—pictures that capture not only the glorious landscape of the South, but that also enliven its unique culture and dynamic history." ~Susu Johnson, Chief Executive Officer.'
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"If you’re looking for a vibe, this is where you’ll find it. Spartanburg is one of South Carolina’s most established, respected, progressive, and diverse art communities with everything from the fine arts—ballet, symphonies, and opera—to the cutting edge—street performers, graffiti, and dance mobs.
Experience the Cultural District
Downtown Spartanburg has even been designated as a cultural district by the South Carolina Arts Commission. Within the cultural district, you can walk to and enjoy world-class art galleries, studios, music venues, breweries, culinary arts, local literature publishers, coffee shops, libraries, museums, and more. Regardless of when you visit, you’re likely to encounter live music in the streets, featuring jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, or beach music.
Come experience how we put the art in SpARTanburg."
By Jacob Matham.
Have you ever felt badly for celebrating yourself, prioritizing rest over productivity, showing anger, feeling jealous, or acting on natural desires to have nice things, eat good food, or experience intimacy? If so, you are already acquainted with the Seven Deadly Sins – pride, sloth, wrath, envy, avarice, gluttony, and lust.
Featuring exceptional and rarely seen works from the Museum's collection of early modern prints and drawings, this exhibition showcases northern European depictions of "sinful" women to tell the story of how women became associated with sin, the role art played, and how that history shows up in our lives today.
Bad Girls Only : Women and the Seven Deadly Sins
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Québec.
Maharishi Markandeshwar University: A Beacon of Educational Excellence
In the vibrant landscape of higher education, Maharishi Markandeshwar University (MMU) shines as a beacon of academic distinction and holistic development. Established with a vision to impart quality education and foster an environment of innovation and research, MMU has evolved into a comprehensive institution that not only provides diverse courses but also prioritizes state-of-the-art facilities, transparent admission processes, and a commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive impact in their chosen fields.
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Maharishi Markandeshwar University (MMU) is a beacon of academic excellence, offering diverse courses, cutting-edge facilities, and transparent admission processes. Recognized for its commitment to quality education, MMU integrates state-of-the-art technology into modern classrooms and laboratories. The Maharishi Markandeshwar University's accreditations validate its rigorous academic standards, enhancing global recognition. Specialized training programs bridge theory and practice, preparing students for real-world challenges. MMU's diverse curriculum, transparent fee structures, and streamlined admission procedures underscore its dedication to accessible and transformative education, making it a premier institution for holistic development and career readiness.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Nurturing Learning Environments
At the heart of MMU's commitment to excellence lies its state-of-the-art facilities designed to create an enriching and dynamic learning environment.
Modern Classrooms
Cutting-edge Laboratories
Extensive Library Resources
Sports Facilities
Comfortable Hostel Accommodations
Technology Integration
Cafeteria and Dining Facilities
Recreational Spaces
Complementing the modern classrooms are cutting-edge laboratories that provide students with hands-on experiences across various disciplines. These laboratories are equipped with the latest tools and technologies, ensuring that theoretical knowledge is seamlessly integrated with practical applications. MMU's commitment to fostering a research-oriented culture is further evident in its extensive library resources. The library, a reservoir of knowledge, houses a vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources, supporting academic endeavors and encouraging students to explore beyond the confines of their coursework.
Recognizing the importance of physical well-being and a balanced lifestyle, MMU offers sports facilities that go beyond the traditional academic setting. These MMU's facilities not only promote physical fitness but also contribute to the overall well-being of students. Additionally, comfortable hostel accommodations provide a secure and conducive living environment, fostering a sense of community among students and ensuring they can focus on their academic pursuits without concerns about their living arrangements.
Integrating technology into the learning environment is a cornerstone of MMU's commitment to preparing students for the digital era. Embracing modern technology ensures that students are not only well-versed in their chosen fields but are also equipped with the technological skills necessary for success in the professional world.
Recognition and Accreditations: Upholding Academic Standards
MMU's dedication to academic excellence is underscored by the recognition and accreditations it has garnered over the years. These accolades serve as a testament to the institution's commitment to rigorous academic standards. The recognition from esteemed bodies not only validates the degrees conferred by MMU but also enhances the credibility of the institution on a global scale.
Training Programs: Bridging Theory and Practice
MMU goes beyond traditional academic paradigms by offering specialized MMU training programs that bridge the gap between theory and practice. Internships form a crucial part of these programs, providing students with real-world exposure in their chosen fields. Workshops and seminars further enhance the skill set of students, ensuring that they graduate not only with academic knowledge but also with practical skills that are directly applicable in the professional world.
The institution actively collaborates with industry leaders to design training programs tailored to the demands of the evolving job market. This industry-focused approach ensures that MMU graduates are not only academically proficient but are also well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities presented by their respective industries.
Maharishi Markandeshwar University: Placement
Maharishi Markandeshwar University excels in placement initiatives, connecting students with prominent employers. The university's dedicated MMU placement cell, industry collaborations, and career counseling services contribute to high placement rates. Students benefit from mock interviews, resume-building workshops, and job fairs, ensuring they are well-positioned for successful careers upon graduation.
Accreditations: A Testament to Quality Education
MMU's accreditations from reputed bodies are a testament to the institution's commitment to providing quality education. These accreditations not only validate the degrees awarded by the university but also contribute significantly to the institution's global recognition. Students graduating from an accredited institution are assured of the quality and relevance of their education, enhancing their employability and career prospects.
Courses Offered: Diverse Academic Opportunities
MMU stands out for its diverse range of courses spanning various disciplines. The institution offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, providing students with a plethora of academic opportunities. The MMU Course curriculum is designed to be contemporary and aligned with industry requirements, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of their respective fields.
The diverse courses offered by MMU reflect the institution's commitment to catering to the academic needs and career aspirations of a wide spectrum of students. Whether in the fields of engineering, business management, computer applications, applied sciences, or humanities and social sciences, MMU's curriculum is designed to be comprehensive and forward-looking.
Transparent Fee Structures: Ensuring Accessibility
Recognizing the financial considerations that students and their families face, MMU maintains transparent and reasonable fee structures. This commitment to affordability ensures that quality education remains accessible to students from diverse economic backgrounds. MMU's transparent fee structures align with its broader mission of making education a transformative and accessible experience for all.
Admission Process: Gateway to Educational Excellence
The admission process at MMU is a meticulously designed gateway to educational excellence. Prospective students initiate their academic journey by submitting applications through the university's online portal or designated application channels. The institution strongly emphasizes ensuring the accuracy and authenticity of submitted documents through a thorough verification process.
Depending on the course, candidates may be required to undertake entrance exams designed to assess their academic aptitude and suitability for the program. The merit evaluation process involves assessing applicants based on academic performance, relevant entrance exam scores, and other criteria specified by the university.
Some programs may necessitate additional steps such as interviews or counseling sessions to comprehensively assess a candidate's suitability for the chosen course and gauge their aspirations. An application review committee meticulously evaluates applications, considering academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and any additional criteria specified by the university.
Successful candidates receive formal notifications of acceptance, outlining further steps such as fee payment and enrollment procedures. Admitted students are required to pay the prescribed fees within the stipulated timeframe to secure their place in the program.
The admission process often includes orientation programs to familiarize incoming students with campus life, academic expectations, and available resources. This ensures a smooth transition into university life, setting the stage for a fulfilling academic journey.
User-Friendly Application Procedures: Streamlining Entry to Education
Recognizing the importance of a smooth and user-friendly application process, MMU has streamlined its procedures to ensure a seamless experience for prospective students. The simplified process guides applicants through each step, providing necessary information and support to facilitate a smooth transition from application to enrollment.
MMU's user-friendly application procedures reflect the institution's commitment to simplicity and clarity in the admissions process. By removing unnecessary complexities, the university aims to make education more accessible to aspiring students, fostering a diverse and vibrant academic
THE JOHNSON COLLECTION - A Private Collection for Public Good
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Sharing the art it stewards with communities across the country is The Johnson Collection’s essential purpose and propels our daily work. Much more than a physical place, TJC seeks to be a presence in American art, prioritizing access over location. Since 2013, the collection’s touring exhibitions have been loaned twenty-five times, placed without fee in partner museums with a combined annual attendance of over 1.2 million visitors. In its showcase of over 1,000 objects, TJC’s website functions as a digital museum, available anywhere and anytime.
What began as an interest in paintings by Carolina artists in 2002 has grown to encompass over 1,400 objects with provenances that span the centuries and chronicle the cultural evolution of the American South.
Today, The Johnson Collection counts iconic masterworks among its holdings, as well as representative pieces by an astonishing depth and breadth of artists, native and visiting, whose lives and legacies form the foundation of Southern art history. From William D. Washington’s The Burial of Latané to Malvin Gray Johnson’s Roll Jordan Roll, the collection embraces the region’s rich history and confronts its complexities, past and present.
.The contributions of women artists, ranging from Helen Turner—only the fourth woman elected to full membership in the National Academy of Design in 1921—to Alma Thomas—the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at a major national museum in 1972—are accorded overdue attention, most notably in TJC's most recent publication and companion exhibition, Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection. Landmark works by American artists of African descent such as Benny Andrews, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Aaron Douglas, William H. Johnson, Leo Twiggs, and Hale Woodruff pay homage to their makers' barrier-defying accomplishments. Modern paintings, prints, collages, and sculpture created by internationally renowned artists associated with the experimental arts enclave of Black Mountain College, including Josef Albers, Ruth Asawa, Ilya Bolotowsky, Elaine de Kooning, Robert Motherwell, Kenneth Noland, and Robert Rauschenberg highlight the North Carolina school's geographic proximity to the collection's home.
Hailed by The Magazine Antiques as having staged a "quiet art historical revolution" and expanding "the meaning of regional," The Johnson Collection heralds the pivotal role that art of the South plays in the national narrative. To that end, the collection's ambitious publication and exhibition strategies extend far beyond a single city's limit or a territorial divide.
Since 2012, TJC has produced four significant scholarly books—thoroughly researched and beautifully illustrated investigations of Southern art time periods, artists, and themes: Romantic Spirits: Nineteenth Century Paintings of the South (2012); From New York to Nebo: The Artistic Journey of Eugene Thomason (2014); Scenic Impressions: Southern Interpretations from the Johnson Collection (2015); and Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection (2018). These volumes are accompanied by traveling exhibitions that have been loaned without fee to partner museums with a combined annual attendance of over 1.7 million visitors.
Smaller curated presentations rotate at the collection's hometown exhibition space, TJC Gallery. Individual objects are regularly made available for critical exhibitions such as La Biennale di Venezia, Afro-Atlantic Histories, Outliers and American Vanguard Art, Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College, 1933-1957, Alma W. Thomas: Everything is Beautiful, Riffs and Relations: African American Artists and the European Modernist Tradition, and Bold, Cautious, True: Walt Whitman and American Art of the Civil War Era and featured in important publications and catalogues, including The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Art & Architecture, and The Civil War and American Art.
In 2016, the state of South Carolina honored The Johnson Collection with the Governor’s Award for the Arts, its highest arts distinction. The commendation paid tribute to the Johnson family's enduring contributions: "Equally dedicated to arts advancement and arts accessibility, the Johnsons generously share their vision, energy, passion and resources to benefit the arts in South Carolina."
"Who can say what ignites a passion? Was it those three red roses frozen in blue? An awakened connection to one's geographical roots? Perhaps the familiarity of the road to Nebo? The nucleus of what was to become our collection was formed by such seemingly unrelated catalysts. Looking back, it was always the sense of place that drew George and me to beautiful pictures—pictures that capture not only the glorious landscape of the South, but that also enliven its unique culture and dynamic history." ~Susu Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.
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The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.