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First Lady Frances Wolf Discusses Healing Through Art During COVID-19

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  First Lady Frances Wolf discussed using art as tool to heal during the COVID-19 pandemic in a virtual conversation hosted on Facebook. This was the second conversation in a series titled, “The Bigger Picture”, an extension of  One Lens: Sharing Our Common Views  that hones in on the various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, connecting this extraordinary moment to the broader community. The full conversation can be found on the One Lens  Facebook page . “Artistic expression has always told the tale of history,” said First Lady Wolf. “And as we have made advancements in medicine and science, we began understanding the effects it has on people. Art has a way of healing us, and it is important that we make this connection because art is for everyone. Whether we consume it or create it, we can all participate in art and reap the benefits.” Conversation panelists included Claire de Boer, director of the  Doctors Kien...

Ridgway Rendezvous to Receive Award

The Ridgway Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous will be honored with a Governor's Award for the Arts. The Rendezvous is the world's largest event of its kind, drawing more than 200 carvers and 25,000 visitors to Elk County. The awards are a 29-year gubernatorial tradition honoring outstanding Pennsylvania artists, arts organizations and patrons who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the arts. The awards ceremony on April 8 in York will be free and open to the public, and followed by a ticketed reception. The Governor’s Awards for the Arts are administered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.