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 Travelers who prize good food, soul-enriching activities, and thriving arts scenes will discover a destination that perfectly balances culture, flavor, and adventure. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 The downtown decorative-arts studio Sunfish, run by newlywed couple Kevin Hollidge and Julia Eshaghpour, is not known for one specific look or approach. — Jill Singer, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2026 The organization formed to develop an accessible arts hub to provide affordable spaces for local group and artist performances, exhibitions and education by partnering with developers, city leaders and arts supporters. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026 Trump has tried to put his name on the building’s facade and run into resistance from Democrats, arts patrons and a federal judge who blocked the move last week. — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 For starters, Emily in Paris fans will be happy to learn that Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, the actress who plays Emily’s effortlessly chic boss, Sylvie Grateau, is trying her hand at another kind of leading role—this time in the visual arts. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Williams, a twenty-four-year-old Canadian of mixed British/Dutch and Korean descent, was born and raised in Kamloops, BC and earned his acting certificate from Langara College’s film arts program. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026 The news is likely quite welcome at the National Gallery, which, like many arts institutions around the world, has struggled to regain its financial footing years after the Covid-19 crisis. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 Sep. 2026 The endowed gift will be used for historic preservation, land conservation, young women’s education, animals, arts and vulnerable populations. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
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crafts
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  • In China, The Visible Hands is repositioning traditional crafts within the contemporary creative economy, offering women artisans a route to a stable income while preserving techniques and cultural narratives.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Communities have planted trees for medicine, firewood and crafts along the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in a bid to reduce pressure on gorilla habitats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arts. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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