Bemis Center exhibit reflects on political, cultural divide in America
Bemis Center exhibit reflects on political, cultural divide in America
and last updated 2021-08-04 19:59:18-04
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) â An exhibit at the Bemis Center is highlighting the social, cultural, and political divide in America through the work of 21 artists.
Itâs called âAll Together, Amongst Many: Reflections on Empathy.
From photos to sculptures, pieces explore topics like systemic racism, healthcare, and climate change.
The exhibit also connects artists from across the country with local organizations.
âBecause Omaha is such a rich plethora of nonprofits that are working with all of these issues, we wanted to be able to highlight some of the nonprofits and organizations that are working specifically, like, Boots on the Ground, with some of these issues, said Rachel Adams, chief curator at the Bemis Center.
Orange County Program Aims to Accelerate Backpack Giveaway
An Orange County nonprofit that donates backpacks to needy children says it will aim to nearly double its contributions for the upcoming school year.
Community Action Partnership (CAP OC) announced it hopes to “provide supplies to more students than ever” by giving away 5,000 backpacks to low-income students for the 2021–2022 school year.
“No student should go to school worrying that they don’t have the supplies they need,” CAP OC said in a statement. “We want to ensure that they step back into school prepared to learn.”
In past years, the goal of the nonprofit’s “Backpacks for Success” program has been to provide 2,000 to 3,000 fully supplied backpacks to children in need. But as students from low-income families prepare to transition back to in-person learning this fall, CAP OC aims to increase its contributions to meet growing demand.
May 31, 2021 - The Savannah African Art Museum is looking for eager volunteers, docents, and interns with good communication skills to assist at the downtown gallery.
Docents will lead tours for diverse groups â from elementary school children to older adults. This is a great opportunity for volunteers interested in learning and teaching about the history and art of West and Central Africa. General volunteers and interns are also needed to help with additional tasks, clerical duties, organizing, and other duties.
Those who volunteer their time and talents or intern with the museum will gain much from the experience. This includes knowledge, an opportunity to interact with people from all around the world, volunteer or community service hours and recommendation letters, internship opportunities, public speaking experience, and the chance to see how a museum operates behind the scenes.
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