Poking Fun At The 'Stuff White People Like' Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:12:00 -0400 In a new book based on his popular blog, Christian Lander tracks the trends and tendencies of white people, from fair-trade organic coffee to vintage T-shirts. Artist Gives Old Saints New Faces Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:12:00 -0400 There are exactly 103 roads named after Catholic saints in Los Angeles. J. Michael Walker has spent eight years exploring these roads and avenues, researching their namesake saints and finding connections with the people who inhabit them. PBS Launches An ABCs Offensive With New Shows Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:22:00 -0400 Television is no longer considered the enemy of education. In the past couple of years, PBS has made a big push to develop shows that help kids prepare to read — but are the kids watching? At Beijing Olympics, Photographers Shine Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:31:00 -0400 Olympic photographers rely on talent, technology and strategic positioning to capture images that become signature moments of the games. Making those pictures happen in a fast-moving track event is a special challenge. Waterboarding At Coney Island: The Thrill That Chills Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0400 It might not be surprising that waterboarding, the controversial interrogation technique that simulates drowning, would become the subject of satire. But it was shocking to many when artist Steve Powers created an attraction called the Waterboard Thrill Ride. Finding Beijing's Not-So-Hidden Art Treasure Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400 A few years ago a handful of renegade artists staked their claim just outside Beijing, away from the eye of the authorities. Now 798, as the area is called, is a bustling arts zone supported by the Chinese government.
Alpha Beta Club - Non-profit society of people who are interested in the art of Western calligraphy. Provides newsletters, membership application form and library. Based in Hong Kong.
Association for the Calligraphic Arts - Non-profit organization founded in 1997 for the purpose of increasing public awareness of and appreciation for the study and practice of calligraphy and lettering arts through exhibitions, publications, educational programs and related activities.
Meta Description: [ Bed and Breakfast, Michigan ]
Bow Valley Calligraphy Guild - Non profit society formed to promote, inspire, encourage and share the art form of calligraphy. Includes newsletters, events and contact information, Based in Calgary, Alberta.
Calligraphers Guild of Manitoba - Provides opportunities for technical and artistic development for lettering artists. Includes workshop information, tips and gallery.
Calligraphy Societies of Florida - Provides information on guilds for lettering arts in the state. Provides meeting minutes, events and newsletters.
Meta Description: [ The various calligraphy guilds of Florida have joined hands, as the Calligraphy Societies of Florida, in an effort to further promote the lettering arts in the state of Florida. ]
500Calligraphy Society of Ottawa - Promotes the enjoyment and study of traditional and contemporary hand lettering. Newsletter, meeting and workshop information.
Meta Description: [ The Calligraphy Society of Ottawa promotes the enjoyment and study of traditional and contemporary hand lettering in the region of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. ]
404Edmonton Calligraphic Society - Non-profit organization formed in February 1986 to develop and refine calligraphy and related crafts among members. Provides newsletter, membership application and gallery.
Meta Description: [ This is the home page of the Edmonton Calligraphic Society ]
Fairbank Calligraphy Society - Formed in 1976 to help, encourage and inspire those interested in calligraphy and italic handwriting. Includes membership information, calendar of events and gallery.
Meta Description: [ The Fairbank Calligraphy Society, takes its name from the late Alfred Fairbank, it was formed in 1976 to help, encourage and inspire those interested in calligraphy and italic handwriting. ]
Friends of the Alphabet (FOTA) - A Calligraphy organization of persons interested in the letter arts. Includes workshops, meetings and newsletters. Atlanta, Georgia.
Meta Description: [ Atlanta, Georgia's Calligraphy and Letter Arts guild. ]
Hamilton Calligraphy Guild - Based in Ontario, Canada, provides program, workshop and membership information. Includes newsletters and member showcase.
La Société des Calligraphes - Non profit organization formulated to provide an exchange of information and ideas amongst amateur and professional calligraphers. Provides workshops, lectures and art exhibits. Based in Montréal Québec. In English and French.
Masscribes, Inc. - Calligraphy Guild. Provides membership information, resources, newsletter and member list. Based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
Meta Description: [ Masscribes, Inc. Calligraphy Guild welcomes calligraphers of all levels ]
Peannairí (Irish Scribes) - Society of calligraphers based in Dublin, Ireland. Provides information on membership, meetings, workshops and an image gallery.
Philadelphia Calligraphers' Society - Non-profit association which seeks to advance the knowledge and appreciation of calligraphy. Includes membership information, workshops and exhibitions.
San Diego Fellow Calligraphers - Non-profit guild dedicated to the art of calligraphy and related subjects. Calendar, workshops, classes, and exhibits. San Diego, California.
The Society of Scribes and Illuminators - The international organisation for professional calligraphers and enthusiastic amateurs with worldwide membership. Provides member exhibition and application form.
Meta Description: [ The premier Calligraphy Society in the UK, the Society of Scribes and Illuminators today is the international focus for professional calligraphers and enthusiastic amateurs, drawing its membership from the United Kingdom, Ireland, continental Europe, the USA and Canada, Australia and New Zealand,... ]
The Society of Scribes, Ltd. - A non-profit educational organization which promotes the study, teaching, and practice of calligraphy and related disciplines. It fosters the appreciation, understanding and acceptance of calligraphy as a fine art.
Meta Description: [ Society of Scribes, Ltd. an educational organization based in New York City dedicated to Calligraphy since 1974: international membership, classes, workshops, lectures. ]
Warmland Calligraphers - Non-profit group formed to facilitate the exchange of information between calligraphers, and to promote interest in and appreciation of the art form. Events, workshops, membership and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Warmland Calligraphers of the Cowichan Valley is a non-profit group formed to facilitate the exchange of information between calligraphers, and to promote interest in and appreciation of calligraphy. ]
Washington Calligraphers Guild - Information for membership, journal, workshops, exhibits, and classes. View online videos of calligraphy events. Also includes history of calligraphy and information about free lance calligraphers in the DC area.
Meta Description: [ The Washington Calligraphers Guild promotes calligraphy and the lettering arts in the Washington, DC area. ]
Westcoast Calligraphy Society - Group based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Offers information on meetings, membership, workshops and exhibitions.
