Definition of arts | Bee Dictionary of English

n studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
the college of arts and sciences
n the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
n the creation of beautiful or significant things
n a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
n photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication

Arts ed in Iowa discussed
The arts have a place in the Iowa Core, according to Rosanne Malek, Iowa Department of Education consultant.
June 19, 2013 - The Fort Dodge Messenger
Arts and culture was fastest-growing philanthropic cause in 2012
In terms of donations, arts and culture was Americans’ fastest-growing charitable cause in 2012, rising an estimated 7.8% to $14.44 billion, according to a leading annual research report on charitable giving.
June 18, 2013 - Los Angeles Times
Seattle Arts and Lectures appoints Ruth Dickey new executive director
Seattle Arts & Lectures has appointed a new executive director. It’s Ruth Dickey, director of Cincinatti’s Clifton Cultural Arts Center. In a press release, the organization cited Dickey’s programming and fundraising abilities, saying she raised $2 million for capital renovations f
June 18, 2013 - Seattle Times

Sid Ganis in BBC News
Karl lived a rich, full life,said Academy president Sid Ganis. "He has the greatest and most loving family; a career that has spanned the spectrum of the arts from theatre to film and television, to some very famous commercial work."
Alan Rosenberg in FOXNews
His long and quiet devotion to advancing literacy, the arts and humanities on a national and local scale deserves our appreciation,Rosenberg said Thursday.
Geir Lundestad in Sify
Together they've had a global impact on the arts and philanthropy and will be excellent ambassadors for peace,said Geir Lundestad, secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said of the Smiths.

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