Category Archives: Art/Architecture

Talented Artists at Magnolia@Highland and LBSAC Share Their Work

Two recent art shows, one from Magnolia@Highland and one from LBSAC are featured today. Take a look at some great photos and an entertaining video! From EngAGE Vice President Nancy Goodhart and EngAGE Regional Programs Director Alma Wright: This spring, … Continue reading

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2015 NEA National Heritage Fellowships

On June 9th, this year’s honorees were announced: Washington, DC—”One of the strengths of our nation is our constantly evolving artistic landscape. Each year the National Endowment for the Arts celebrates master folk and traditional artists that embody this strength … Continue reading

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The Magnolia@Highland Art Show on Wednesday, June 10th

Thanks to Alma Wright, EngAGE Regional Programs Director, for sending along this invitation to a special event: During the past 7 weeks, our residents were treated to a special art course provided by CSUSB (CalState University of San Bernardino) Art … Continue reading

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Community News: Metro Chinatown, Metro Compton, Coventry Court

From Dr. Maureen Kellen-Taylor, EngAGE C.O.O: The Metro Chinatown Inaugural Art Show in April drew a small but enthusiastic crowd who were pleased to be able to discuss each of the pieces with the artists. The artists were also glad to … Continue reading

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Jules Feiffer’s Many Career Reiventions Continue

“At age 86, Feiffer is into his umpteenth career. In the 1940s he drew comic strips. In the ’50s he started a four-decade run drawing a strip for The Village Voice. In 1961, he illustrated his friend Norton Juster’s story … Continue reading

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A Sample of Accomplished Women Artists Now in Their 80s and 90s

From T Magazine in the New York Times: “A very small sampling of the female artists now in their 80s and 90s we should have known about decades ago.”  This is an important and fascinating article! The artists featured: CARMEN HERRERA • … Continue reading

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A Museum of Everyday Things

“‘I’m a guardian of time,’ says 74-year-old Domenico Agostinelli when I ask about his great passion, a passion that has led him over the past 60 years to pick up and collect things of all types, from antique art to … Continue reading

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