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Art For Progress' Arts Education Community provides underserved youth with dynamic artistic programming that promotes reflection and self-expression. By connecting youth with working artists, their communities and each other, we hope to transform the way they see themselves and the world around them.

Art in the Morning: Berette Macaulay

There is something serene, yet loud about this family portrait by photographer Berette Macaulay, also known as SeBiArt. Perhaps it’s the unity of the multicultural family dynamic, or the radiating nonverbal dialogue in the photo. Whatever it is, there is … Continue reading

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Featured Artist: Zef Noise

Zef Noise, born Emilio Zef China in New York, was raised in Hobokin, New Jersey. This  electronic Violinist and vocalist is diverse in his artistry, tapping into all realms of music-improvisation, songwriter, and producer. Adding on to Zef Noise’s laundry … Continue reading

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Vivi la Vivian

Who would’ve thought Vivian Maier lived a double life. Outside of being a nanny, Maier was a silent street photographer, hoarding mounds of negatives never sharing with others this art she called a hobby. But thankfully fellow street photographer, John … Continue reading

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AFP @ Fountain Art Fair, Miami

Possessed of a scrappy, youthful verve lacking in its more prestigious neighbors… Fountain was distinguished by a vintage street/self-taught aesthetic… —ArtForum Mark your calendars! In less than a month, Art For Progress is going to be part of the highly … Continue reading

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Featured Artist: Lance Dehne

Lance Dehne believes that “artineering is about ‘design-build’.” Born in San Bernardino, California in 1960, Dehne traveled the world and explored the different avenues of art. His primary focus is Conceptual Art, intertwining his background in engineering and artistry to … Continue reading

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Art in the Morning x DJ Jago

DJ Jago is a young and arising DJ, with plans to takeover the “DMC World Champ and rock nightclubs all over the world.” Learn more about him here. -Heather Liggins

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Art in the Morning x Kenneth Yee

New York-bred painter, Kenneth Yee, is somewhat reminiscent of the renown Abstract, Minimalist artist of Cy Twombly. What are your thoughts on this artist? View more of Yee’s paintings and  here. -Heather Liggins

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Featured Artist: Lu Kun

“The Shanghai woman likes to draw attention to herself.” Lu Kun’s philosophy of haute couture comes full-circle to any woman across the world, but the true inspiration for these elaborate designs is rooted by the women of his environment. Born … Continue reading

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Featured Artist: Nickmatic

Meet DJ Nickmatic. He has been producing progressive house music, mashing various styles together described as “deep, tech, and funky” since 1998. Nickmatic, also known as Nicholas Maddix, is one of the many artists that was featured this month on AFP’s … Continue reading

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Art in the Morning: Mihaela Cirlugea

Learn more about Mihaela Cirlugea here at AFP. -Heather Liggins

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