arts

plural of art
as in crafts
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands one of the country's finest practitioners of the art of cabinetmaking

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Recent Examples of arts There was more money in the arts, more respect for the arts and more arts coverage. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Orchestra leaders say the trips showcase Pittsburgh to audiences around the globe and reinforce the city's reputation as a world-class arts destination. Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 An outpouring of gratitude and grief has followed in the wake of his death from artists and arts professionals within the Arab art community, and beyond, many of whom counted Mansour as both an inspiration and a friend. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 That traditional arts foundation never left Curry’s characteristically British approach to the craft. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 The program uses culinary education to build confidence, independence, creativity and life skills while introducing students to potential careers in the culinary arts. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 That realization led to the Prebys Foundation’s Healing Through Arts and Nature initiative that connects the community with experiences in arts, culture, and nature. Grant Oliphant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 With the 2026-2027 arts season upon us, ArtsATL selected a group of artists doing outstanding creative work in various disciplines. Artsatl Staff, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 One of the students was Reuben Castiollo, a Waukegan High School freshman and an alumnus of the botany and culinary arts program. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
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crafts
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  • When the Intifada began, the Union of Palestinian Artists took the position in the late 1980s to boycott Israeli art supplies and moved into an exploration of traditional Palestinian and village crafts.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The half-century-old Covered Bridge Festival in October brings food vendors, crafts, and entertainment to Rockville and nearby towns.
    Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 22 Aug. 2026

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