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Vilcek Foundation announces expansion of Prizes Program: Open call for immigrant artists and curators

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation in 2025 will double the amount of prizes they award in the arts and humanities as part of the philanthropic organization's annual prize program. Applications for the 2025 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Visual Arts and in Curatorial Work are now open; applications will be accepted through June 10, 2024, at 5:00pm ET.

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  • The Vilcek Foundation will award $300,000 in prizes to immigrant artists and curators in 2025 with the Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Visual Arts and the Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Curatorial Work.
  • Since 2006, the foundation has awarded the Vilcek Foundation Prizes in Biomedical Science and in a rotating category in the arts and humanities.
  • The Vilcek Foundation Prizes are awarded to immigrant professionals living and working in the United States.
  • The Vilcek Foundation Prizes are composed of the Vilcek Prizes and the Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise.

SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art Gallery features new exhibit of works by Paul Gerard Somers in show titled Muscle Memory.

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art opens its new exhibit, Muscle Memory, featuring work by Paul Gerard Somers, on March 29, 2024.

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  • CHICAGO, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art opens its new exhibit, Muscle Memory, featuring work by Paul Gerard Somers, on March 29, 2024.
  • I question the boundaries of masculinity within contemporary society and if and when the toys must be put away."
  • Paul Gerard Somers is an interdisciplinary artist working in fiber, sculpture, painting, drawing, and performance.
  • SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art is located at 1527 N. Ashland Avenue in the Wicker Park Bucktown neighborhood on Chicago's north side.

Revolutionizing State Policy: MDRC and Coleridge Initiative Forge New Partnership to Drive Sustainable Change

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Employment, Culture, Organization, MDRC, Partnership, Education, Research, Policy, Acquisition, Acceleration, Administrative data, Government, State, Drawing, Pharmaceutical industry

This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide funding and research support to transform state policymaking by leveraging advanced data analytics and collaborative research to foster evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development.

Key Points: 
  • This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide funding and research support to transform state policymaking by leveraging advanced data analytics and collaborative research to foster evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development.
  • "Through the State IMPACT Collaborative, we're setting a new standard for how states can use data to inform policy and drive progress," said Dr. Ahu Yildirmaz, President and CEO of the Coleridge Initiative.
  • "By harnessing our combined expertise with the innovative use of data, we're poised to make significant strides in evidence-based policymaking."
  • The State IMPACT Collaborative will vastly streamline data acquisition for use by evaluators and enhance the skills of state staff to conduct analyses of their own.

ARTAVIA UNVEILS ONE-OF-A-KIND ART IN THE MODEL PARK

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ARTAVIA, a 2800-acre master-planned community in the north Houston market is unveiling a one-of-a-kind "Model Home Park" featuring commissioned art sculptures at 13 new state-of-the-art model homes brought to you by 10 of Houston's most premier homebuilders.

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  • HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ARTAVIA, a 2800-acre master-planned community in the north Houston market is unveiling a one-of-a-kind "Model Home Park" featuring commissioned art sculptures at 13 new state-of-the-art model homes brought to you by 10 of Houston's most premier homebuilders.
  • "The Grand Opening of this Model Park is an exciting opportunity for homebuyers to experience the vibrant lifestyle that ARTAVIA affords.
  • We are thrilled to offer the most colorful and artful model park the Houston market has ever seen," said Lisa Connell, Marketing Director for AIRIA Development Company, the developer of ARTAVIA.
  • At the heart of ARTAVIA is Dapple Park, a 13-acre community park, overlooking a five-acre lake where you can launch your own kayak or rent paddleboats.

NJ Lottery Winner Celebrates $1 Million Prize with Engagement

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
600 (number), Gold, IOS, Drawing, News, Android, Gambling

NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, America's #1 lottery app*, today announced that a $1 million Mega Millions prize has been won in New Jersey with a ticket ordered using the Jackpocket app.

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  • NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket , America's #1 lottery app*, today announced that a $1 million Mega Millions prize has been won in New Jersey with a ticket ordered using the Jackpocket app.
  • The winner, who lives in Pennsylvania, said he ordered his winning lottery ticket in New Jersey during a break from work.
  • "We're so proud to celebrate this New Jersey lottery winner," said Jackpocket Founder and CEO Pete Sullivan.
  • Lottery players have now won over $400 million in prizes using Jackpocket, including a $5.75 million LOTTO prize in Arkansas in September and a record $9.4 million Pick-6 prize in New Jersey, representing the single largest legal-and-regulated win ever on a mobile device in the United States.

Sharpie® and Paper Mate® Partner with Mindy Kaling to Inspire Creativity Through the "Let's Get Creative" Campaign Launched at South by Southwest®

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharpie® and Paper Mate®, two legendary writing brands in the Newell Brands global portfolio, have joined forces to make the world more creative through the "Let's Get Creative" campaign. Following recent survey findings that more than three-quarters of Americans lack confidence to explore their creativity more, the brands kicked off the campaign at the hub of creativity and innovation, South by Southwest®, at the interactive Sharpie Studio. At the festival, the brands debuted the new Sharpie® Creative Markers and Paper Mate InkJoy® Gel Bright! Pens and hosted a Q&A led by renowned actor, writer and producer, Mindy Kaling, to give attendees insight into her creative processes.

Key Points: 
  • At the festival, the brands debuted the new Sharpie® Creative Markers and Paper Mate InkJoy® Gel Bright!
  • Pens and hosted a Q&A led by renowned actor, writer and producer, Mindy Kaling, to give attendees insight into her creative processes.
  • To identify the state of creativity in America, the brands surveyed 2,000 people to uncover their feelings about their own creative abilities.
  • Sharpie and Paper Mate also launched their partnership with Mindy Kaling at SXSW.

Interbrands Expands Its Diverse Portfolio with the Acquisition of Virginia-Based BEVINC

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Acquisition, Marketing, Senior, Drawing, Growth, Knowledge

This acquisition reflects Interbrands' commitment to establishing a presence within the beverage industry, recognizing BEVINC as a foundational company that connects Interbrands with outstanding emerging brands and talent.

Key Points: 
  • This acquisition reflects Interbrands' commitment to establishing a presence within the beverage industry, recognizing BEVINC as a foundational company that connects Interbrands with outstanding emerging brands and talent.
  • Offering a strategic path for scalability within the organization, BEVINC provides indispensable resources including co-packing, branding, distribution, capital, and mentorship.
  • The acquisition of BEVINC by Interbrands is more than just a strategic move; it is a testament to Interbrands' vision of identifying and developing promising ventures within the stable and expanding beverage markets.
  • This acquisition bolsters Interbrands' mission to develop a multifaceted portfolio, placing a spotlight on the beverage vertical as a key area of focus.

The PHI Foundation presents Sonia Boyce, Rajni Perera and Marigold Santos from May 3 to September 8, 2024

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Following its presentation in Montréal, the exhibition will travel to the Art Gallery of Ontario as part of the Toronto Biennial of Art in September 2024.

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  • Following its presentation in Montréal, the exhibition will travel to the Art Gallery of Ontario as part of the Toronto Biennial of Art in September 2024.
  • Sonia Boyce DBE RA (b. London, 1962) is an interdisciplinary artist and academic working across film, drawing, photography, print, sound, and installation.
  • The PHI Foundation gratefully acknowledges the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec for their support.
  • Rajni Perera and Marigold Santos: Efflorescence/The Way We Wake
    Inhabiting the 451 Saint-Jean Street building, this duo exhibition showcases recent painting and sculpture works produced by artists Rajni Perera and Marigold Santos from 2021 to 2024, and begins with the collaborative piece after which the show is named.

Africa and Middle East Ecommerce Market Databook 2024: Focus on Egypt, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa and Turkey - Forecasts to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Payments, Online Retail, Retail, Other Retail, Technology, Electronic Commerce, Internet, Online, Travel, Health, Growth, Health care, City, Volume, Entertainment, Wellness, Drawing, Platform, Hospitality, Consumer, Online shopping

Ecommerce market in Middle East and Africa is expected to grow by 8.33% on annual basis to reach US$123.9 billion in 2023.

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  • Ecommerce market in Middle East and Africa is expected to grow by 8.33% on annual basis to reach US$123.9 billion in 2023.
  • Medium to long term growth story of Ecommerce industry in Middle East and Africa promises to be attractive.
  • This report provides a detailed data-centric analysis of Ecommerce market dynamics, covering over 50+ KPIs in Africa and the Middle East.
  • In-depth Understanding of Ecommerce Market Dynamics: Understand market opportunities and key trends along with forecast (2018-2027).

Atlas Energy Solutions Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2023 Results; Signs Transformative Agreement to Acquire Hi-Crush Inc.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Energy, Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Oil, Gas, Permian, CFO, Acquisition, Total, Drawing, Mining, Adjustment, Compact disc, IPO, GAAP, Webcast, Eastern Time Zone, Atlas, ABL, Central Time, Treasury, Sales, Depreciation, Cryptocurrency

Fourth quarter 2023 total sales decreased $16.5 million, or 10.5% sequentially, to $141.1 million.

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  • Fourth quarter 2023 total sales decreased $16.5 million, or 10.5% sequentially, to $141.1 million.
  • SG&A for the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased $0.7 million, or 4.6%, sequentially, to $13.6 million.
  • Net Income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $36.1 million, representing a decrease of $20.3 million, or 36.0%, sequentially.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $68.7 million, representing a decrease of $15.4 million, or 18.3%, sequentially.