Arts & Culture

From artistic collaborations to creative problem solving, the arts have the power to lift us up and transform our future. These stories celebrate art, creativity, and culture in all its forms.

How Mullets Saved This Australian Town!

How can a hairstyle straight out of the 80s save an entire town? Well, just look at what happens when 200 people proudly sporting mullets all come together! This is how some creative thinking brought a town back from the brink.

Image: One of Hal's paintings: fall foliage

Passion Knows No Age: The 97-Year-Old Artist Painting Pixel by Pixel!

When we're faced with uncontrollable circumstances that make doing what we love difficult, the only thing left to do is get creative! For Hal Lasko, who began losing his sight from an incurable disease, that came in the form of painting intricate pieces of artwork in an unexpected way!

Image: people in giant pumpkins floating in the water!

Paddle Down the River in this Giant Pumpkin Race!

If our crazy times are leaving you overwhelmed and itching for something to do, here are some folks who can inspire you to have a look around and see what you can get into for some big fun!

The Perfect COVID Outing: Welcome Back to the Drive-In!

Looking for a socially distanced activity that is fun, family-friendly, and safe? Find a good parking spot and let us guide you through a flashback under the stars that will leave you feeling hopeful—no matter what decade you live in!

More Unites Us than What Divides Us; The Beauty of Positivity with Marco Santini (Episode #07)

Everybody has their own unique gift to offer within art and creativity. Today’s thought leader, Marco Santini, does it wonderfully. Marco is an award-winning NYC-based artist, fashion designer, photographer, and inventor who draws inspiration from inclusion, positivity, and language. He is passionate about the relationship between communication, expression, and imagery and how they can combine to create something new and beautiful, and his unique style is easily recognizable and expressed through many different mediums.

Find Calm at the Tip of Your Fingers!

In the last few challenging months, have you noticed any activities that bring a sense of delight and wonder to your day? Something that quiets your mind and brings you joy? Here's a little inspiration to get you started from one artist and her unique craft!

Here’s Why We Should All Consider the Wonder of the Fig

Can we learn a new life-hack from how figs have managed to survive for millions of years? These inside-out-flowers (that's right), have had to forge a unique relationship with tiny wasps to help species thrive! Inside this delicious, jammy, culinary delight is a wild world you would never expect!

Image: dirt road going off into the distance with the sun setting behind some trees

This Secret Restaurant Serves Up Delights in an Unexpected Place!

How can we realistically build the lives that we want? According to this couple and their popular (but secret) restaurant, the answer is pretty simple. Here's a roadmap to happiness that'll have you seeing new possibilities daily!

The Lovable Psychiatrist Healing Trauma, One Stitch at a Time!

Could knitting be a revolutionary way for us to heal? Well, grab your knitting needles and prepare yourself for a giggle as we stitch sausages instead of sweaters with Madame Tricot, the Knitting Psychiatrist!

The Conspiracy of Goodness Summit 2020

About This is the first annual Conspiracy of Goodness Summit a virtual event where people from around the world join to celebrate all of the goodness in the world.

How the Printing Press Can Help Us Live Better in the Digital Era!

Why do people flock to a remote farm in Vermont to witness an art form that's centuries-old? Well, perhaps it has something to do with reminding us all to reconnect to the slow, meaningful moments in life! Pause for a moment and join us for this wonder.

How We Predicted the Walk on the Moon, Cell Phones, and Siri!

For centuries now we have had a way of looking into—and even shaping—the future. But how is this possible? Well, some of our favorite movies and television shows are already giving us a glimpse into what life may look like in tomorrow's tomorrow! Ready to take a peek?

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