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Sculpture Walk brings new artwork to Downtown

By Kendra Simpson For Downtown St. Joseph, spring not only brings flowers but several new sculptures as well with the 11th annual Allied Arts Council Sculpture Walk. In partnership with the Downtown Community Improvement District, the Sculpture Walk features an eclectic mix of 15 new sculptures created by artists across the state and country. This

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Central students bring home theater awards

By Kendra Simpson Teen thespians from Central High School have something to brag about after earning 13 nominations and winning two prizes in the Kansas City Blue Star Awards. The Blue Star Awards are modeled after the Tonys and recognize achievement and excellence in musical theater among Kansas City area high school students. Central’s fall

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Arts Fund campaign extended through June

By Jazmine Knight Community members have a little extra time to help the Allied Arts Council meet its $300,000 fundraising goal. The 42nd annual Arts Fund campaign is now set to end June 30. The council plans to announce the progress of the campaign on July 18 at its annual Allied Arts Council meeting. The

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St. Joseph Museums to increase price of admission

By Chris Fortune Insurance costs, retirement program expenses and wage increases have contributed to a six-figure budget deficit at the St. Joseph Museums. A Museum Oversight Board meeting report stated that the price of admission to the facilities will increase due to the rising costs. “Our group tours for students, that price is seven and

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Honorees sought for arts awards

By NewsPress Now Nominations are now open for the Allied Arts Council’s 2024 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts. The Mayor’s Awards for the Arts are designed to honor and celebrate people and organizations that contribute to the vibrancy of the arts and/or increase access to arts experiences in St. Joseph. Nominations are being accepted for

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Museums now required to gain consent when displaying Native American artifacts

By Jazmine Knight Museums in St. Joseph and across the U.S. will have to reevaluate their Native American artifacts following new updates to a 1990 law. The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act prohibits museums, schools and organizations from displaying or conducting research on anything culturally significant to Native American tribes without their consent.

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