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Bourgeon’s mission, through our online publication and community initiatives, is twofold: to increase participation in the arts and to improve access to the arts. Bourgeon is a project of the not-for-profit Day Eight.

Alive to the Possibilities by Jessica Beels

"I love the sense of timelessness of fossil forms – how nature produces mathematically stunning forms. They are often imperfect - but they refer to pure math - symmetry with blips and crinkles."

Creating a Veil of Ignorance by Judith Peck

"The most intriguing part of the idea is that Rawls used such a strong image to explain his concept. I thought that if I could capture that wonderful idea, I would have something special."

Poem: A Triumphant Return by Isaac Beekman

A poem by Isaac Beekman -- Triumphant Return

Joan Belmar on his View from the Outside

In each culture, I have experienced the feelings of an outsider... My need to communicate this point of view is what drives my art.

Creating the Temporary by Laurel Lukaszewski

My recent work has been influenced considerably by the concept “ichi-go ichi-e” (一期一会), originally from the tea ceremony, meaning “one lifetime, one meeting” or “once in a lifetime.”

Protecting Artists When Galleries Go Bankrupt – Rob Bettmann

"DC needs to amend the Commercial Code so that artists’ property isn’t taken by creditors if a gallery goes through bankruptcy."

Blair Murphy talks with Chajana denHarder about Oneness, Shock and Return

Blair Murphy interviews artist Chajana denHarder about her upcoming show at Washington Project for the Arts

Clark Ray: Why Should Government Support the Arts?

"The greatness of a people is eventually judged by what they contribute to the arts and culture of their times."

This is a Live Feed With Glass Artist Tim Tate

"This is a live feed with glass artist Tim Tate who is also the founder of the Washington Glass School. Welcome, Tim and thanks for doing this interview."

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