More proof that humans are "wired for art." -> ow.ly/buff50NHk44 | NPR talks with medical professionals about the increase in scientific studies supporting positive physical changes occurring in the brain when people participate in art + culture. Jon Hamilton #ArtsAnd

We have our FREE storytime coming up this Saturday, 12:30-1:30! This week will be all about collage and your little artists will get a chance to make their very own art collages inspired by the stories they hear. Sign up to join us with this link: wheatonartsparade.org/storytime

We’re a few days away from our next FREE family-friendly event in Wheaton. This Sunday, April 30, we will have mini dance workshops, performances from ClancyWorks Members & Natali Fani-González will be giving opening remarks. RSVP to join us! It’s FREE! bit.ly/CWWheatonApril…

Getting ready for our Wheaton, MD event today at 3pm…join us at The Wheaton Library and Recreation Center. #dance #movement #freeevent #community #connection

Thank you so much for joining us yesterday. We had a blast…again!

The Early Bird Discount for the Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI) 2023 has been extended. That’s right…you have until June 1st but don’t wait. You don’t want to miss the three days of dance that we have planned for you! Register now: bit.ly/DETI_2023

🎉Meet the Washington Youth Arts Leadership (WAYAL) inaugural cohort! As part of their work during 2022-23, the WAYAL Leaders developed their own mission statement for the program: 👉🏽Want to join the next WAYAL cohort? Applications are open! Learn more: arts.wa.gov/youth-arts-lea…

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The latest National Endowment for the Arts American Artscape issue features MSAC Councilor Dr. David Fakunle talking about how he combines science with art and is transforming discussions about the role of storytelling in healing. Nat'l Endow f/t Arts Maryland Department of Health bit.ly/3MNUr6n

On Day 3 of this year’s Dance Educators Training Institute, Darryl Pilate will be co-facilitating Cumbia Fusion—an exploration of Latin America culture and heritage through traditional Cumbia dance. Register now and get 20% off with promo code: EARLYBRD bit.ly/DETI_2023

Data Alert! 🚨 -> ow.ly/18R650OB67Q | A recent study on the causal relationship between arts learning & education featured by Wallace Foundation found the arts can boost writing skills, build critical social/emotional skills & increase school engagement for both parents & kids.

You can also collect a dance-meets-painting #NFT from the @HeyLayer #NFTmarketplace ~ a #Web3 collaboration between mother/son duo #painter Monica davis altona & #choreographer Mathew Heggem marketplace.heylayer.com/collection/616

Understanding your finances and financial goals are essential to your success as an artist. Join Financial Advisors Xingdi Zhou and KC Herren as they empower artists to take control of their personal finances. Register at artisttrust.org/events/persona…!

The Universe was calling. Finally, I answered. "Write, gosh darn it! Write," she said. So off the cliff & into the abyss I go! 🤪 writers.work/mathewpatrickh…

.@MidAtlanticArts has a touring program you can apply for. Artists located in the mid-Atlantic region can fill out a Roster Artist Interest Form by 11:59pm on June 22. LEARN MORE: midatlanticarts.org/grants-program…

African Jazz and Latin Jazz fused with Ballet Folklorico will be taught at DETI 2023 by two awesome instructors. Join us virtually or in person. You don’t want to miss it! Get 30% off with code: 30off bit.ly/DETI_2023 #africanjazzdance #latinjazzdance #danceeducators

Shout out to ClancyWorks Dance & ChromaDiverse for joining forces & bringing this incredible #dance archives to the community-at-large! madmimi.com/s/6995361 via Mad Mimi

We need more funding for the arts, especially in Washington State #SupportTheArts #ArtsFunding #WashingtonState