A Catalan Opera Adapts Greek Myth to Understand the Refugee Crisis
Since 1993, 33,293 people have drowned in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic trying to reach a safe place to start a new life.
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At the Smithsonian’s Almaty Artisan Retreat, Kazakhstani and Native American Artists Connect through Stories, Copper, and Clay
For five days in April, artists from opposite sides of the globe met to reflect on their creative practices, learn from each other, and imagine the future of their craft.
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In Charleston, American College of the Building Arts Educates the Next Generation of Craftspeople
Synthesizing liberal arts education with hands-on experience in architectural trades, ACBA strives to encourage the preservation, enrichment, and understanding of global architectural heritage.
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A Life in Folklore: Frank Proschan’s Community Work and New Internship Endowment
After fifty years in culture work, Proschan has gifted his research as a folklorist and anthropologist to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections.
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