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‘Creating Healthy Communities’ Gathering

09-21-2022

On October 10–11, the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine is hosting the “Creating Healthy Communities 2022 Convening,” welcoming students, professionals, and organizations who are engaged in the arts, public health, and community development initiatives.

Kakuma Sound Cultural Festival Celebrates Refugee Communities

09-21-2022

In Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp, one of the oldest and largest refugee camps in Africa, you will find over 30 distinct refugee communities among the camp’s nearly 200,000 inhabitants.

Afrocentric SEL Workshop

09-21-2022

On October 8, the Black Teaching Artist Lab will offer an online workshop to introduce their Afrocentric Social Emotional Learning Framework, equipping arts educators to empower Black youth through their teaching practices.

Colombia Hosts World’s Largest Concert for Peace

09-21-2022

In August, 16,000 artists came together in Bogotá, Colombia’s capital, to take part in the world’s largest concert ever.

Songs to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

08-17-2022

How often do your students learn songs by Indigenous Peoples?

One Beat Residency Now Accepting Applications

08-17-2022

Musicians ages 19–35 from 50 eligible countries can apply online through September 2, 2022 for an eight-week residency in the U.S., to take place in the spring or fall of 2023.

OAcademy Offers Fast-Track Artist Diplomas in 2023

08-17-2022

In 2023, the innovative digital training platform OAcademy is offering the first fast-track Artist Diploma program, expanding certification options for musicians with limited time and resources.

Call for Applications: Sphinx LEAD

08-17-2022

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a leader in the arts? Sphinx is searching for the next cohort of U.S.-based leaders to take part in its two-year LEAD (Leaders in Excellence, Arts, & Diversity) program, an annual executive leadership training program for Black and Latinx arts professionals.

El Sistema Greece Takes Part in Country’s Inaugural Refugee Week

08-17-2022

This year, to mark World Refugee Day (June 20), El Sistema Greece took part in the country’s first-ever Refugee Week, celebrating the creativity and resilience of those who have experienced forced migration.

New Incubator Programs for Social Justice Music Initiatives in the U.S.

08-17-2022

The Vermont nonprofit organization Music to Life has been awarded a $500,000 grant by the Mellon Foundation to support its accelerator programs for musicians working for social justice across the United States.

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