‘Renewal in the arts’: New conservative literary quarterly prioritizes creation over critique

‘Renewal in the arts’: New conservative literary quarterly prioritizes creation over critique

The venerable conservative religious journal First Things has launched a new quarterly literary publication that aims to explore and promote beauty, literature, and art in the face of today’s highly politicized climate. Portico will publish writing “of the highest quality on topics of artistic and literary significance to contribute to a renewal in the arts,” according to its website. Source

Patriotism in the Arts | People’s Defender

By Sherry Larson The 2026 J.R. Bradley Summer Arts Camp was a pure star-spangled spectacle showcasing patriotism in the arts and celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday. The camp’s teachers all come with impressive resumes and work with the students during the week in various art mediums, including: • Art Appreciation – Elaine Lafferty • Drawing/Painting – Madison Taylor • Sculpture/ Source