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RI again faces millions in fines for developmental disabilities consent decree non-compliance – Gina Macris
By Gina Macris, Developmental Disabilities News For a second time, the state of Rhode Island is facing multi-million dollar fines for non-compliance with a 2014 consent decree which seeks to enforce the rights of adults with developmental disabilities to live regular lives in their communities The state was in the same position about this time…
Read MoreOn Whoopi and Joe – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer, commentary I had just finished watching the Mel Gibson movie Braveheart when I sat down to write an article for Uniform Stories that was due in the morning. The first thing that occurred to me as I stared at the blank screen was how Mel’s character, William Wallace, managed to…
Read MoreMr. Wilson’s Christmas Carol – Stave 5 – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer The first chime woke him, the second one worried him, and the third filled him with dread. Something was in front of him, something, or someone, he was not quite sure. “Are you the third of the spirits that haunt me this night?” he asked the shape that appeared before…
Read MoreMr. Wilson’s Christmas Carol – Stave 4 – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer “What an odd creature!” The booming voice woke Mr. Ebenezer Wilson from his fretful slumber. “Half one breed, and half another, part of one and some of the other!” “Well, aren’t you the clever one. Tell me Spirit, are you the one Cooper spoke of, the one that is scheduled…
Read MoreThe Big One, a small moment in time – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer This week marks the 83rd anniversary of The Big One, The Hurricane of ’38. I don’t think it had a name, but it didn’t need one; the stories told by people who survived it are precious. There’s something about a big storm that brings people together and creates an air…
Read MoreProposed $50,000/day fine against RI for Civil Rights Consent Decree Noncompliance – Gina Macris
By Gina Macris, Developmental Disability News The US. Department of Justice has proposed fines up to $1.5 million a month against the state of Rhode Island for failing to comply with a civil rights consent decree protecting adults with developmental disabilities during the last seven years. The proposed fines are part of a preliminary filing…
Read MoreArt! Providence Art Club Fall Members’ Exhibition – Michael Rose
by Michael Rose Photo: by Artist Bob Lavoie, of Warwick The Galleries of the historic Providence Art Club will host the organization’s annual Fall Members’ Exhibition throughout the Club’s three galleries on College Hill in September. The show will feature 150 works of original fine art with $6,000 in prize money being awarded. The exhibition…
Read MorePatriotism. By the people, for the people. – by Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer – commentary Patriots? How dare you call yourself patriots? Patriots do not rally around a man, they rally around an ideal. They rally around a threat to decency, courage, compassion, service, pride and freedom. Patriots do not wrap themselves in flags with another person’s name on it, they carry the…
Read MoreLearn Art Appraisal – with Michael Rose
For most people, the only exposure they’ve had to appraisals is through The Antiques Roadshow. But, that’s not really what appraisals are like. There’s actually a great deal of process behind the scenes, including inspections, research, and writing. Michael Rose is offering a quick crash course in the basics of appraisals for collectors and artists…
Read MoreMichael Rose – Speaking & Teaching for Artists
On Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 Michael Rose will be offering four short affordable courses. They will include popular content from classes he’s taught in the past, including hour long programs on Pricing Your Artwork and Pitching Your Artwork to Galleries for $25 each, and thirty-minute programs on Preparing The Back of Your Artwork,…
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