Category: Happenings
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Celebrating Disability History at the National Trust for Historic Preservation
The content highlights the historical significance of sites associated with artists and politicians with disabilities, focusing on their adaptations in art and daily life. Through the National Trust for Historic Preservation, it showcases seven figures who used their experiences to inspire others, emphasizing their contributions to society and creativity.
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Celebrating 25 Years of HAHS in Patron Magazine
Chris Byrne interviews Helen Harrison in Patron Magazine, discussing the mission and history of HAHS. The piece features insights about the impact of homes and studios on US art history.
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Reuben Hale House in The Palm Beach Post
A historic home in West Palm Beach’s El Cid neighborhood has gained national recognition as the former residence and studio of a significant local artist, now accessible to the public.
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HAHS featured in Art New England (July/August 2025)
The article discusses the appeal of artists’ homes and studios as tourist destinations, highlighting their role in inspiring creativity. It focuses on a recent expansion of the Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios network, which now includes eighty sites across the U.S., marking its largest growth since 2000.
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Exhibition at The Mark Twain House & Museum features HAHS sites
The exhibition “Holding Space: The Historic Homes of Artists and Writers Interpreted by Adrien Broom” opens on May 30, 2025, at The Mark Twain House & Museum. It features 56 cinematic photographs that merge historical research with artistic interpretation, showcasing the essence of creative spaces associated with prominent artists and…
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Shigeko Kubota Video Art Foundation featured by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
In January 2025, the Shigeko Kubota Video Art Foundation became part of the National Trust’s Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program, marking a historic first for Asian artists in the initiative.
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James Castle House hosts HAHS Traveling Exhibition | February 13 to November 8
The exhibition “Where Art Begins: The People and Places of the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios Program” will be held at the James Castle House in Boise, Idaho, from February 13 to November 8, 2025. It showcases photographs of 61 artists’ homes and studios associated with The National Trust for…
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National Trust Announces 19 New HAHS Affiliate Sites
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has expanded its Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program, adding 19 new affiliate sites, its largest growth since 2000. This milestone coincides with HAHS’ 25th anniversary and enhances representation of diverse artistic legacies, including women, Asian American, Indigenous, and Black artists across various states.
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HAHS Panel at PastForward2024, October 30, 2024
Join us in New Orleans this October for the National Trust’s annual conference where projects from the Radgowski Grant program will be showcased. The panel and workshop, moderated by HAHS Director Valerie Balint and Chris Morris, will highlight innovative approaches to centering women’s narratives in education STEAM programming for youth.
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HAHS Director Valerie Balint interviewed for Gagosian Quarterly, Summer 2024
The ongoing series “Building a Legacy: Historic Artists Homes and Studios” features discussions with experts in artists’ estates and legacy stewardship. Daniel Belasco and Valerie Balint discuss the importance of preserving and engaging with artists’ personal and creative spaces. The article provides valuable insights for artists, foundations, scholars, and others.