EXHIBIT NEWS

BLOOM & GROW: brilliant botanicals
Nature feels more important than ever during these uncertain times. It's wonderful to be a part of an exhibit that reminds us of the beauty of nature.
Ann Marie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
13470 Dowell Road
Solomons, MD 20688
The show runs through August 30, 2020 in person and online 

BOOK READINGS ONLINE - kids of all ages

Chapter readings by the creative community of some beloved books. Tune in regularly for the next chapter, or catch up at the link site. Click on the title.

Filmmaker, Taika Waititi is joined by celebrity friends to read James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
to raise money for Partners in Health. The Roald Dahl Story Company and their partners will be matching donations.
On the Wizarding World website: Harry Potter Book I - scroll down for Chapter 1 read by Daniel Radcliffe.
Other J.K. Rowling news, she's releasing chapters of a previously unpublished manuscript, The Ickabog.  to read, and there's an art contest for kids. 

COVID-19 AID AND INFO FOR ARTISTS

Arts organizations all over the country are coming together to help artists who have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a teaching artist, I see firsthand how vital the arts are to the wellbeing of a community. Please support these efforts with your voice to increase legislative protection for freelancers, and donate if you are able. 
For freelancers: https://www.freelancersunion.org

Artist Relief Project - Anyone pursuing the arts as a career (any discipline, any level of experience) can request financial support from the Artist Relief Project, which will provide applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis with a one-time emergency stipend of $200 and free resources and support to pursue alternative economic opportunities.

Any artist in any discipline who has been impacted by COVID19-related cancellations and closures may apply for assistance. Stipends and support will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis, with the only limitation being how much money we are able to raise.

The only requirements are (1) you demonstrate you’re an artist by sharing your resume and website, where applicable, and (2) you share this fundraiser with your own networks and provide a screenshot of that activity.

Initiative by Artly World, a registered 501c3 nonprofit based in Austin, TX. Artly World provides free arts and music programs to underserved communities and beneficial resources and opportunities to artists, musicians, and performers to share their work with a broader audience.

After seeing the devastating impact of COVID19-related cancellations and closures on people working in the arts industry, Artly World set up a fundraiser to collect funds that would directly benefit affected artists, musicians, and performers.  donations are tax deductible you can reach out to us at artistrelief@artlyworld.org with questions or concerns.

At Home

egret eating fish

Hope everyone is well. I watched an egret devouring his catch. He/she repositioned the fish to swallow it. I could see the outline of the fish as it went down. It was amazing!

And here are some links to things I've enjoyed during this “stay at home” period.

Theater  https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/nt-at-home

Literature No waiting to read or hear the audio of book 1 in the Harry Potter series through your local library with your card. or here stories.audible.com. OR OverDrive’s Libby app available through the end of April

For activities related to Harry Potter Harry Potter At Home hub here 

Nature African Tembe live stream watering hole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twVMjl_wPrc

Bird cams from around the world https://birdcams.live/ just watched this owl cam from the Netherlands https://nestkastlive.nl/steenuil3/

Art and Performance videos of lectures and performances from the Metropolitan Museum in NY https://www.metmuseum.org/metmedia. . archives

museums around the world are offering virtual tours