News

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My Garden
KHN Center for the Arts |
(2005 alum) Mary M. Mazziotti's “Wicked Children” are currently on display at Zynka Gallery in Sharpsburg, PA in a joint show with painter Zach Brown. According to Zynka Gallery, "This exhibition...
Jess Witte Interview + Exhibition Video
KHN Center for the Arts |
Jessica Witte (2005 & 2018 alum) shares HEC Media's video on her recent exhibition, It Hits Home. Witte was also recently interviewed by fellow KHN alum (2005), Jee Leong Koh's Singapore Unbound Blog...
Jean Fineberg Receives Composition Grant from Intermusic SF
KHN Center for the Arts |
Jean Fineberg (2018 Alum) received a music composition grant from Intermusic SF. Jean will compose and arrange three new pieces for the JAZZphoria octet. The new compositions will be premiered in...
New Products!
Kimmel Orchard |
Very exciting changes have been happening in the Apple Barn! Not only have fan favorites been restocked, but new products have been introduced to the market. These products are delicious and waiting...
Intern Highlight
Kimmel Orchard |
The intern's final week is already here! It is sad for us to leave, but we are all grateful for the relationships, experiences, and knowledge we gained along the way. Continue reading this week's blog...
KHN Alum Participate in "Nine Nebraska Artists" Mural Project
KHN Center for the Arts |
A collaboration between the LUX Center for the Arts and Constellation Studios in Lincoln, Nebraska, the Nine Nebraska Artists Wheat Paste Mural was designed to highlight the woodcut print medium and...
Janis Mercer: New and Upcoming Releases
KHN Center for the Arts |
Janis Mercer (2017, 2011, 2009 alum) announced that her CD of music by Anton Webern is now available. For the 60th anniversary of the death of Anton Webern, Ms. Mercer asked professional and student...
Betsy Andrews announces Global Poemic: Open Call
KHN Center for the Arts |
US-based poet/curator Betsy Andrews (2018 & 2008 Alum) and India-based poet/curator VK Sreelesh invite poets the world over to contribute to Global Poemic: Kindred Voices on the Era of COVID-19...
HOCKET Announces New Project: #What2020SoundsLike
KHN Center for the Arts |
HOCKET is a new cutting edge piano duo based in Los Angeles. Members, Sarah Gibson and Thomas Kotcheff (KHN alum 2014), are both pianist-composers dedicated to commissioning and performing...
Alexandra Kleeman awarded Berlin and Rome Prize 2020-2021
KHN Center for the Arts |
Alexandra Kleeman (2018 alum) was awarded the Berlin Prize from the American Academy in Berlin earlier this year and was recently awarded the equally prestiges and competitive Rome Prize for 2020-2021...
Blackberry Season is Here!
Kimmel Orchard |
Blackberry season is finally here! For a select few weeks, the Apple Barn will be selling limited amounts of blackberries. They can be purchased by the quart for $8.00. In the orchard, there are three...
Creative Creations
Kimmel Orchard |
Although it has been a difficult year for fruit crops, the Apple Barn is still full of unique products! There is a product for everyone in the store. From spicy salsa to sweet syrup, no one will be...
Guest Highlight
Kimmel Orchard |
Interactive Learning for Kids
Kimmel Orchard |
Besides flying, what does a bee, wasp, butterfly, and bird all have in common? All four are pollinators! Pollinators help create and maintain ecosystems that benefit almost every animal on the planet...
6 Items You Didn't Know You Needed
Kimmel Orchard |
Kimmel Orchard is well-known for its fresh produce, apple cider, and apple donuts. While these are all tasty and addicting, there is so much more to offer in the Apple Barn. From jams and jellies to...
Rachel Mindrup's Work Featured in AMA Journal of Ethics
KHN Center for the Arts |
KHN Alumnx (2017) Rachel Mindrup announced she has co-authored an article about her paintings from her portrait series, Many Faces of NF. The peer-reviewed article about her portrait work of Ashok...
Monica Macansantos: Publication News and Pandemic Essay on the Importance of Words
KHN Center for the Arts |
KHN Alumnx (2012 and 2019) Monica Macansantos, writer and editor, has announced her upcoming publications, as well as an article she wrote recently about the COVID pandemic, which is featured in New...
Jee Leong Koh's New Poetry Release: Connor & Seal
KHN Center for the Arts |
KHN Alumnx (2005) Jee Leong Koh, writer / poet, has announced his new book of poems has been released. Connor & Seal: A Harlem Story in 47 Poems was released by Sibling Rivalry Press in March 2020...
Emily Wortman-Wunder Wins 2020 Colorado Book Award
KHN Center for the Arts |
KHN Alumnx (2007) Emily Wortman-Wunder announced her book, Not a Thing To Comfort You, has won the 2020 Colorado Book Award for Short Story Collection. The book, which was published in October 2019 by...
Jessica Witte Announces New Show, "It Hits Home: Parenting Amid A Pandemic"
KHN Center for the Arts |
KHN Alumnx (2005 and 2018) Jessica Witte has announced her latest work is showing along with work by Christine A. Holtz. It Hits Home: Parenting Amid A Pandemic is open now and available by...