| REVOLVING MUSEUM'S NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
"If you've ever been left out, I'm here to tell you, art is for everyone."
— Mauricio Cordero
|  | Mauricio Cordero takes on as executive director. Photography: Magali Caillart
| | After a worldwide search that began in February, the Board of Directors proudly announced Mauricio Cordero as newly appointed executive director of the Revolving Museum. Mr. Cordero joins Diana Coluntino, artistic director and will succeed current interim executive director, Kit Harbison, who will take up the role of Development Director. Mr. Cordero has strong roots in Massachusetts, along with an impressive 20 year history of creating arts and educational programs for many fine organizations including: The Institute of Contemporary Art, (ICA) Boston, WGBH Television, The Boston Center for the Arts (BCA), Massachusetts College of Art (MassArt), Citizens for Safety/Hands without Guns, and Ecole Bilingue. Mr. Cordero explains his excitement to return to Lowell, “It's not often that one finds a cultural district that incorporates an entire city, and I am thrilled to find a diverse array of cultural providers, who are all working to make Lowell the top cultural destination in the region.” Mr. Cordero is intensely focused on the Revolving Museum’s continued progress toward long-term sustainability, expansion and diversification of its space and audience. Incorporating innovations from cultural centers around the world, the RM will make art more accessible, expand cultural services and create local jobs.
To read full story from Lowell Sun, click here. | | VERIZON FOUNDATION EXPANDS TECHNOLOGY
Technology reinforces STEM based creativity curriculum in the art lab.
|  | Revolving Museum staff and teens accept award from Verizon Foundation. Photography: Joe MacFadzen
| | Verizon Communications’ philanthropic arm, Verizon Foundation, awarded the Revolving Museum $10,000 in support of our ongoing work in arts education. The award was made possible by a partnership grant from UMass Lowell funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Lowell Internet Networking and Knowledge (LINK): Sustaining Broadband Access across the Generations – directed by Economics Professor Carol McDonough and co-directed by Robert Forrant, chairman of the museum’s Board of Directors. The grant upgraded RM's computer technology and increased broadband capacity to support growing programs for Lowell’s young people. Students have access to learn the latest design and engineering applications as we reinforce our STEM based creativity curriculum, combining technology and fine arts with our refurbished silkscreen studio and 3D printing experimental lab.
The Verizon Foundation supports the advancement of literacy and K - 12 education through its free educational website, Thinkfinity.org. For more information, click here. | ART TRANSFORMS TO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Artists become entrepreneurs as the Merrimack Valley turns into a sandbox.
|  | | Tri Huynh models a Porta-Hood from The Hoodlums collection made from an old t-shirt. Photography: Bernard Long | | Bernard Long, 21, is a recent recipient of a Campus Catalyst grant awarded by the Merrimack Valley Sandbox and the Deshpande Foundation. The venture capital grant of $500 will propel Bernard’s newly formed, The Hoodlum, an accessory line of portable hoodies made from gifted fabrics and recycled t-shirts.
Bernard has been an ongoing volunteer and youth mentor, who wants to break into fashion but had no prior skill or knowledge of the industry. Upon finding the Revolving Museum's holistic fashion program, Bernard developed an adept craftsmanship with an appreciation for functional clothing and hence, his portable hoods. At a recent Campus Catalyst showcase, Bernard won two awards—Fan Favorite, determined by public voting, and Most Likely to Succeed within his category, juried by professionals. Although, the Campus Catalyst program is limited to college students, the Merrimack Valley Sandbox expanded its programming to launch Community Catalyst, an identical program for high school and out-of-school students. In 2012, the Revolving Museum in partnership with Community Catalyst will provide opportunities and workshops for students to make a business out of their art. To learn more about the Merrimack Valley Sandbox, click here. LIKE The Hoodlums on Facebook, click here.
| | MURAL CREW REVITALIZES HISTORICAL CENTER
Tsongas Industrial History Center unveils RM art for 20th anniversary |  | Mural Crew installation at TIHC cafeteria. Photography: Sopheak Sam
| | The Revolving Museum celebrates Tsongas Industrial History Center’s (TIHC) 20th anniversary this fall, collaborating on mural art to liven up three rooms in the center's educational space. The murals are graphics illustrations by Mural Crew and serve as instructional art that gives a contemporary nod to Lowell's industrial history. The hands-on center teaches and engages students about the American Industrial Revolution through activities and tours. Mural Crew’s art for Tsongas Industrial History Center is documented into a short video, which can be viewed on Youtube, click here.
To visit and learn more about the Tsongas Industrial History Center, click here.
| |  | Artbotics student Evangelia alongside her latest project.
| Featured Young Artist
Evangelia Voraphonh
Evangelia Voraphonh wants to become a mechanical engineer. Through the Revolving Museum’s Artbotics program, “creativity is helping in school and in life,” she says.
“I’m motivated and more confident too.”
This semester, Evangelia is using her imagination to produce a work of art that moves on a conveyor belt which she programmed through robotics technology.
Evangelia feels what she is gaining most is discovering herself as she begins to realize her interests and set goals. She envisions herself being part of Artbotics for a long time as she plans to continue signing up for the program. She already feels her experiences here will have great impact and shape who she will be.
“This place is a stress reliever. I don’t have to worry about a grade.”
Evangelia is a sophomore in high school. Before Artbotics, she painted a public mural for the Folk Festival. | | UPCOMING EVENTS - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
Opening Reception for HELL BOUND: A new photographic perspective by Joe MacFadzen
Location: Eyeful Beauty
33B Middle Street, Lowell, MA
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Friday, Jan. 6, 2012
Gallery Exhibition by Revolving Museum & Co. Artwork by staff & youths. More details to come... View Event Calendar
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| | About the Revolving Museum Through public art, exhibitions, and educational programs, the Revolving Museum promotes artistic exploration and appreciation. It encourages community participation and growth, and provides opportunities for individual empowerment and collective change. Since 1984, the RMhas promoted urban revitalization by building bridges between civic leaders and culture makers. The RM believes that everyone can utilize his or her own creative talents to benefit the community. The Revolving Museum is a National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient, Massachusetts Cultural Council Commonwealth Award winner, and a recent National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards finalist.
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