Arts
gallupARTS receives $400,000 Digital Projects for the Public grant from NEH
gallupARTS, a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts council serving Gallup and McKinley County, is the recipient of a $400,000 Digital Projects for the Public “Production” grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to build, launch and market its Gallup New Deal Art Virtual Museum—a highly interactive website...
An artist’s journey
What inspires Shannon Gurley O’Donnell
Shannon Gurley O’Donnell has worn many hats in her life.
She originally thought she wanted to be a doctor, but after a year at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., she realized that wasn’t the path for her. She went on to be a flight attendant and a manager at a Ronald McDonald House before finally getting a business degree and working as a salesperson.
But it was actually a small moment during her time as a flight attendant that would change O’Donnell’s life. She used to do a lot of writing, and her roommate at the time suggested she use a watercolor wash behind her writing.
Now, over 30 years later, some of O’Donnell’s...
Shannon Gurley O’Donnell has worn many hats in her life.
She originally thought she wanted to be a doctor, but after a year at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., she realized that wasn’t the path for her. She went on to be a flight attendant and a manager at a Ronald McDonald House before finally getting a business degree and working as a salesperson.
But it was actually a small moment during her time as a flight attendant that would change O’Donnell’s life. She used to do a lot of writing, and her roommate at the time suggested she use a watercolor wash behind her writing.
Now, over 30 years later, some of O’Donnell’s...
Big Brothers Big Sisters launches contest for mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region is seeking mentors and is looking to reward one of them with a roundtrip ticket on a major airline. It's part of the organization's 60 Bigs in 60 Days recruitment campaign.
Managing Regional Director Sarah Piano said in her media announcement that this is part of a recruitment campaign designed to sign up mentors before July 31. She added that mentoring relationships are important to youngsters who have been socially isolated by the pandemic over the past year.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region has 175 children waiting to be paired with a volunteer mentor, referred to as a "Big," to help them achieve their full potential.
Piano said...
Managing Regional Director Sarah Piano said in her media announcement that this is part of a recruitment campaign designed to sign up mentors before July 31. She added that mentoring relationships are important to youngsters who have been socially isolated by the pandemic over the past year.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region has 175 children waiting to be paired with a volunteer mentor, referred to as a "Big," to help them achieve their full potential.
Piano said...
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