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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tampere acquires a 250,000 euro artwork for the new school – Here’s why

Tampere is set to acquire a mural worth 250,000 euros for the new Kaukajärvi school, prompting discussions about city budget priorities amid recent layoffs.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Myeongji University Museum Selected for the 'Museum and Art Gallery Support Project'... Operating Porcelain Culture Inheritance Program

Myeongji University Museum has been selected for a regional linkage category in the 'Museum and Art Gallery Support Project' with funding aimed at preserving and modernizing Gyeonggi Province's porcelain culture.

Mar 23 • 02:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New York: the mysterious school in Queens that received $2 million from Donald Trump

The Grand Central Atelier, an art school in Queens, New York, received a $2 million grant from the Trump administration's National Endowment for the Humanities.

Mar 21 • 19:19 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Hello at the Museum! Explore the Museum's Art Adventure Map and Create Your Own

A project in Latvia invites families and educators to explore the art of the museum through daily creative ideas and activities, culminating in a contest for photo submissions.

Mar 21 • 08:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Art teacher from DF goes viral on the web with drawings made on the classroom blackboard; see images

A teacher from the Federal District in Brazil gained popularity online for her artistic blackboard drawings made during classes.

Mar 21 • 04:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Liberia Has No National Arts Program. This Gallery Is Filling the Void

A gallery in Liberia is addressing the lack of a national arts program by providing essential art training for students.

Mar 20 • 15:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What Spring Looks Like in Nature and Art. Daily Activities for Little Researchers

This article invites children and parents to participate in a creative project focusing on nature and art throughout March, featuring activities and an opportunity to submit their artworks.

Mar 20 • 09:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vassouras Museum opens registrations for educator training project with Beatriz Milhazes

The Vassouras Museum in Brazil is launching a training project for educators featuring artist Beatriz Milhazes, focusing on contemporary art's impact on education.

Mar 19 • 18:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Art Coming to School in Tampere Sparked Discussion About Money – Artist Surprised by 'Populist Ranting'

The planned art acquisition for a new school in Tampere has sparked debate over its high cost amid the city's strict financial measures.

Mar 19 • 12:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mothers report teacher suspected of burning students with hot glue during art class in school

Mothers in Birigui, Brazil, have reported a teacher who allegedly burned students with a hot glue gun as punishment during an art class.

Mar 17 • 18:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cândido Portinari Center opens 165 spots for art courses in Amapá

The Cândido Portinari Professional Education Center in Macapá is offering 165 spots for various art courses with registration open until March 23.

Mar 16 • 20:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Schools in the UK: Music and Dance in Conflict with Islamic Teachings, Children's Drawings Considered Blasphemous

Local councils in the UK are advising schools on the religious sensitivities of Muslim students regarding classroom activities, particularly in art, music, and dance.

Mar 16 • 15:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Actor, playwright, and director Alejandro Casavalle has died at 58

Alejandro Casavalle, a respected actor, playwright, and director, has passed away at the age of 58, receiving widespread tributes for his contributions to the cultural scene in Buenos Aires.

Mar 16 • 15:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The harsh past of the man voted the best teacher has been revealed

A former art teacher in Salo, Finland, was exposed as a professional art forger with ties to a criminal organization.

Mar 16 • 07:52 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Get to know the language and types of art with the 'Family Bag'!

The 'Family Bag' project invites families to explore art through creative ideas and activities that engage both children and adults.

Mar 14 • 06:21 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Create a group portrait! A daily task for little researchers

A creative project inviting children to submit their artwork with a chance to win a book, while exploring various educational themes throughout March.

Mar 13 • 07:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'More than teaching recipes, it's about helping people lose the fear of starting': the chef who has coded success for entrepreneurs in Ecuador

Chef Ligia García emphasizes that pastry-making is not just culinary art but a pathway to economic independence for aspiring entrepreneurs in Ecuador.

Mar 12 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hip-hop Gerais Showcase opens registrations for training aimed at artists in Montes Claros; see how to participate

Registrations are open until March 20 for a cultural management and production immersion program aimed at hip-hop artists in Montes Claros, Brazil.

Mar 12 • 12:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ostrava parents and cultural figures fight for the preservation of the art school. The complaint has reached the state and the inspectorate

Parents and cultural personalities from Ostrava are advocating for the preservation of a local art school, and the situation has escalated to involve state authorities and an inspectorate.

Mar 12 • 09:42 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Come to the 'Children's Room' to Explore the World of Art! Daily Activities for Kids

A project inviting children and adults to share their creativity through daily art activities throughout March, with opportunities to win a book.

Mar 12 • 07:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Former monastery, now a school. Baroque frescoes and the Solar System were hidden under the plaster of the art school in Příbor.

A former monastery in Příbor has been renovated into an art school, revealing Baroque frescoes and a representation of the Solar System beneath its plaster.

Mar 10 • 14:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Education: Modern equipment in 11 Art Schools

The Greek Ministry of Education is upgrading 11 Art Schools across the country with modern educational and artistic equipment, with a total budget of 6 million euros.

Mar 10 • 09:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Lighting that makes the starry sky look vivid, an invented depiction - Prize-winning work from the Future Science Dream Painting Exhibition

A student from Tokyo won the Minister of Education Award at the 48th Future Science Dream Painting Exhibition for his innovative lighting design that enhances visibility of the night sky by negating street lights.

Mar 10 • 01:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Exploring Valdemārs Tone's painting "By the Window". Daily Activities for Young Artists

The article discusses an educational initiative introducing children to Valdemārs Tone's painting and art history in collaboration with LNMM.

Mar 8 • 06:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Art of Photographing a Countercurrent Project That Gives Girls the Right to Play in Kenya

A photography project in Kenya aims to give girls the opportunity to represent themselves and challenge oppressive societal norms.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Orillas: a project to grow in community

Orillas is an Argentine initiative aimed at reducing educational gaps and enhancing personal and professional growth through family-oriented educational programs.

Mar 6 • 20:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'5 Minutes', The Song Born in Antarctica That Promotes Environmental Education From Ecuador to the World

The song '5 Minutes' by Ecuadorian author Carlos Cárdenas promotes environmental awareness and responsible water usage through an artistic initiative aimed at children and young people.

Mar 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Creating an art book and exploring the museum library!

A creative project encourages submissions from participants to share ideas about art concepts and experiences in a museum setting, culminating in an art book and a prize for selected contributors.

Mar 4 • 06:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Banana on the Wall. High School Students in a Prague Gallery Discuss Where Art Ends and Fraud Begins

Eighteen-year-old students at Kunsthalle Prague debate the statement "Everything can be art if it has an idea" as part of a unique competition arranging artistic discourse in the gallery setting.

Mar 3 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Conducting a choir, boarding a train, and touching art. Searching for child-friendly museums

The article discusses the need for child-friendly experiences in museums in Latvia, outlining initial criteria researched to identify suitable museums for families.

Mar 3 • 08:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Getting to Know LNMM! Calendar of Activities for Parents and Children for March

A calendar of creative and educational activities for children and parents at the LNMM throughout March.

Mar 1 • 06:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Spring and Flood Waters in Master V. Purvītis's Work. Let's Get to Know LNMM!

The article discusses a project by the Latvian National Museum of Art, focusing on educational activities centered around the works of artist Vilhelms Purvītis and various aspects of the museum.

Mar 1 • 06:17 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Teaching in every nook and cranny of the Akureyri School of Art due to space constraints

The Akureyri School of Art is adjusting its teaching methods to address severe space limitations.

Feb 27 • 23:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Jorge Manilla, a rebellious jeweler

Mexican jeweler Jorge Manilla visits Córdoba, Argentina, for a series of workshops and lectures on jewelry making and artistic expression.

Feb 27 • 18:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

French cuisine master teaches how to salt food properly

French culinary master Daniel Boulud teaches the art of salting food like a true Frenchman.

Feb 27 • 14:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ieva Putniņa, winner of the Vijas Celmiņas award, knows how to paint fragrance, wind, current, and light

Ieva Putniņa discusses her artistic journey and influences in a recent interview, highlighting her love for nature and the environment.

Feb 27 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project brings art and debates on human rights to public schools in Petrolina

The Humanid'artes project will be held in public schools in Petrolina, Brazil, focusing on the promotion of human rights and citizenship among students.

Feb 26 • 23:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teacher is removed from public school after allegation of sexual grooming of underage female students

A public school art teacher in Santa Cruz, Brazil, has been suspended following allegations of sexual grooming towards female students.

Feb 26 • 15:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Partially changing plans for the reorganization of the music and art school after parents' protests in Limbažu district

Parents are protesting against the reorganization of music and art schools in Limbažu district, which they believe will negatively impact the quality of education.

Feb 26 • 14:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The great 'theatrical man' Kostas Dalianis has passed away

The Greek theater community mourns the loss of famed director and educator Kostas Dalianis, known for his commitment to political theater and education.

Feb 26 • 13:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Tale of a Mosque: The 'Two Minarets' Unite Worship and Knowledge in Qatar's Education City

The 'Two Minarets' mosque in Qatar's Education City symbolizes both worship and knowledge, featuring a modern architectural design infused with Islamic art.

Feb 25 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From stress reduction to self-expression: the demand for creative tools is growing

Experts are noting a significant shift in the artistic supplies market in Lithuania, as a broader audience beyond professional artists is engaging in creative expressions, including those seeking emotional well-being.

Feb 24 • 11:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free theater course opens vacancies with scholarships for children in Campo Grande

Children and teenagers aged 7 to 14 can enroll for scholarships in the free theater course 'Brincaturas & Teatrices 2026' offered by Casa de Ensaio in Campo Grande.

Feb 23 • 20:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Elisabeth Hjorth: Do we really need Lars Strannegård's charisma?

Elisabeth Hjorth discusses whether society still needs charismatic leaders like Lars Strannegård, highlighting the importance of art and folk education.

Feb 23 • 18:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The cry of the reader

A homeless man in Ecuador, deeply engrossed in reading and drawing, reflects a paradox of education and suffering.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

I Thought I Was Weird. My Work Was Rejected at School, Says Jarcovjáková

Jarcovjáková reflects on her experiences of feeling rejected during her schooling due to her creative expression.

Feb 20 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Power of Art

The article discusses the need for advocacy and education to challenge the notion that art is a luxury rather than a necessity for many people.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

AVE, the contemporary art initiative that seeks to turn students and teachers into cutting-edge creators

A program by the National Autonomous University of Mexico aims to immerse students and teachers in contemporary art through a traveling initiative called AVE.

Feb 19 • 00:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Five music and art schools in Limbaži district will be reorganized into one institution

Five professional music and art schools in Limbažu district are set to be reorganized into a single educational institution, the Limbažu district Music and Art School.

Feb 17 • 15:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

One surprising thing is prohibited in the favorite attraction's third floor - "The teacher was not aware of the rules"

A teacher at the Ateneum Art Museum in Finland faced confusion over rules regarding student interactions in the exhibition halls, highlighting a communication gap about museum policies.

Feb 17 • 09:04 UTC

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