New York man Phillip Patterson embarked on a unique journey over four years ago—a journey to handwrite the entire King James Bible. Now, 2,400 pages and more than 1,460 days later, he’s preparing to bring his journey to an end. He will print the final words of the...
An estimated $8 million in art has been donated to an auction to raise money for the construction of a new building for the Whitney Museum of American Art. The New York museum is currently working on designing and creating a new space that will be about three times as...
New York wasn’t always the city it is today. It may be pretty glamorous these days, but there was a time when things were a bit dirtier, a bit grittier, and a bit more dangerous. Twenty years ago, the city was still a major cultural hub, but in an altogether different...
The Art Production Fund is a nonprofit organization in New York City “dedicated to commissioning and producing ambitious public art projects, reaching new audiences and expanding awareness through contemporary art.” It was founded in 2000 by Yvonne Force Villareal and...
Not everyone feels a connection with their cultural heritage, but many people do. What is it about cultural heritage that draws these people to it? Some may think traditions are archaic and no longer relevant, and that they are unnecessary during these modern times....
Culture can mean many things: it can be your language, your food, your clothing, your religion, etc. Here at Cultivating Culture, however, we cherish the aspect of culture that inspires: we love the arts. We highlight museums, galleries, organizations, and individuals that have dedicated their lives to supporting the arts. We celebrate the facet of humanity that has brought “order out of chaos,” and we invite you to join, or to enjoy.
We are still a growing community, but we hope you stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information, news, articles, and appreciation of how our world cultivates culture.
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