Now in its eighth year, the Melbourne Art Book Fair has grown into an event far bigger than its name can contain. “It’s in newly released form this year, which is really exciting,” says curator Megan Patty. The annual book celebration now runs for the duration of Melbourne Design Week. There’s still the Great Central […]
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Fine Arts – is not always a painting
If you think all art exhibitions are about paintings, think again. At the annual Artists’ Registry (AR) exhibit at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA), paintings are just one of the many art forms you’ll see there. The San Juan Islands have long been considered an artistic destination, largely due to the remarkable […]
Art book, concerts, auditions and more at the end of 2021
Unlike the same time last year, so much art has been, is, and will be happening. Buy a book from a local artist, audition for a play, or find out how Indiana University students encouraged Afghan refugees. Drawing book for sale on site To escape the boredom of board meetings, Beverly Zisla Welber said her […]
2 urban luxury hotels to showcase Bengal ethnic arts and crafts this Christmas celebration
This Christmas, two luxury hotels in the city will focus on portraying Bengal ethnic arts and crafts using shola, patachitra art and hand-woven ethnic napkins in front of its guests and visitors. ITC Sonar installed a shola Christmas tree in place of the traditional pine or fir, which is a unique amalgamation of traditional shola […]
Tiny galleries turn the heights into a walking art wonderland – and they’re about to spill over into Houston
IIt’s a Lilliputian masterpiece that surprises you a bit as you stroll down Heights Boulevard. There are two small galleries that appear as you make your way between Dish Society and Lululemon. These eye-catching treasures are a testament to the mesmerizing beauty of public art in unexpected Houston spaces. Beyond murals and street art, the […]
MSU art instructor first artist for the new program in Taube | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo submitted The Taube Art Museum in Minot welcomes Ryan Stander, Associate Professor of Art at Minot State University, as the first artist in Taube’s new artist residency program. The Taube Museum of Art announces the creation of an artist-in-residence program. Le Taube adapts the third floor as an artist’s residence space. Previously reserved for […]
Art House Productions to host JC Fridays, the city’s free quarterly arts festival, on December 3
NEW | CHARACTERISTICS | OVERVIEW | EVENTS originally published: 11/28/2021 (JERSEY CITY, NJ) – Art House Productions will host JC Fridays on Friday, December 3. Jersey City’s first quarterly arts festival will feature a variety of events, including visual art exhibitions, artist / designer markets, and studio tours of 19 participating artists, businesses and organizations. […]
Love + Grit Storefronts Project turns empty spaces into art installations across Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) – The Love + Grit Storefronts project turns empty spaces into art installations across the city at 24 Black and Brown-owned businesses. They recruited twelve local artists to add beauty, hope and color. “I just want, at the grassroots level, young black children and the people of Philadelphia to be inspired by the […]
NW Dance Project, Sitka Art Invitational and “Mean Girls”: 10 things to do this week
Halloween is over and the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are approaching. Sometimes November can be a bit boring in the entertainment world, but a surge of interest in live events seems to be driving the performances and artistic offerings for much of the month. This week features several live dance performances, live theater and two […]
Wellesley arts news: Dana Hall hosts fiber art exhibition; the residents of Wellesley playing in TCAN’s Harvey; more electric box art; From art in the park to art in the window
Our roundup of the latest arts and entertainment news from Wellesley MA: Dana Hall School hosts fiber art exhibition The Dana Hall Art Gallery presents Windows and Mirrors, until November 19. The exhibit features the work of Boston-area textile artist Clara Nartey, a parent of a senior from Dana Hall. “This exhibit, Windows and Mirrors, […]
Art review: In the works of “minimalist luminist” Jeff Kellar, a few lines convey a lot
We certainly don’t need another reason to go to Chase’s Daily in Belfast. The food is fresh, healthy and delicious. The market sells the most magnificent, often unusual, products you will find. But it’s also the home of the Perimeter Gallery, where Freddy LaFage and Karen McDonald put on top-notch exhibitions by local artists. These […]
Art around the city – flag pole
ACC LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) Local artist Matt Brewster presents “Radiance,” a collection of landscape, interior and aerial / drone photographs. Until October. ATHENAEA (287 W. Broad St.) “Trevor Paglen: Vision After Seeing” explores the limits of human vision and the rise of automated vision technologies such as surveillance cameras and high-powered telescopes. Until December […]
Opening of the annual exhibition of the arts league at the CDPL
Journal review The Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery at the Crawfordsville District Public Library announced the Montgomery County Arts League’s annual exhibit and the league’s ninth annual Arts Walk. The exhibition will run from Friday to November 7 with the Art Walk running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibition will include works […]
Emanuel Martínez brought muralism to Denver. Now gentrification threatens its art
Fresco in the recreation center painted by Emanuel Martínez in 1970. Photo courtesy of the Chicano Murals of Colorado project Culture The artist’s iconic murals celebrating Chicano history and culture have made Mile High City a mecca for public art. By Philippe Clapham September 27, 2021 Public art has become a contested space visual battlefield […]
Art Notes | News | currypilot.com
30 of the DNACAe Annual art exhibition with jury – Call for artists The Del Norte Association for Cultural Outreach is seeking artists from Del Norte County and Curry County for their 30e annual art exhibition with jury. The reception takes place at the Del Norte County Courthouse on November 18 from 5 p.m. to […]
Hunterdon Art Museum explores decolonization, social justice, playful curiosity, the work of local artists | Hunterdon Review News
CLINTON – The Hunterdon Art Museum presents four new exhibits that examine decolonization, social justice, playful curiosity and the work of local artists, through January 9, 2022, at 7 Lower Center St. “Companion Species (At What Cost): The Works of Marie Watt” will examine text-laden work that articulates what Watt, an American artist and citizen […]
Art photography on display at Colorado Mountain College until September 17
The Photo Pensato fine art photography exhibit is displayed in the halls of the CMC Edwards campus.Daily Special Photo Pensato, an art photography collective that started out in Denver, is showing its first exhibition at Colorado Mountain College (CMC) in Edwards through September 17. “Pensato” is an Italian term for a musical note so exquisite […]
book “Small Town Big Art” celebrates 100 Carpinteria artists | Culture & Leisure
Carpinteria’s vibrant artist community is both the subject and beneficiary of an amazing new book titled “Small Town Big Art: 100 Artists of Carpinteria”. Presale orders are now underway for the book, which is slated for release this fall. David Powdrell, former president of the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, conceived the book as an […]
Lafayette June ArtWalk presents art, crafts, bicycle safety festival
June ArtWalk is filled with more in-person events as COVID-19 recedes from public concerns. This Saturday in downtown Lafayette, ArtWalk has multiple windows. This market will take place from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sans Souci Market with Louisiana Crafts Guild from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Lafayette Arts & Puces Market at Parc de […]
Good World Goods of Chattanooga has been offering locally made and ethically sourced fine art, gifts for over a decade.
Victoria York-Tomlinson and her husband Brad didn’t quite follow the book when they opened Good World Goods in 2009 in the midst of the Great Recession. “It seemed like a good idea at the time,” said Brad Tomlinson unmoved. However, the couple more than weathered this storm and are now settling into a 2,500 square […]
A captivating new book of fine art photography takes you on an inspiring journey.
Breathtaking photographs reveal the healing and inspiring power of nature with images of Hawaii and California, created by photographers at Latitudes Galleries in Ventura, CA and Kauai. (Editorial from The Magazine Plus): – Ventura, Calif., February 11, 2021 (Issuewire.com) – Ventura’s Latitudes Gallery is delighted to release its third book, “Inspirations”, this month. The hardcover […]
10 Affordable Art Gifts That Will Impress Home Decor Lovers On Your List
Art collectors and art lovers have a reputation for being among the most discerning types of people, which can result in people being difficult to buy. But that doesn’t always have to be the case. What’s even better is that despite what you may think, you also don’t have to spend a fortune to make […]
Our 2019 Holiday Buying Guide to the Best of Local Arts, Crafts and Gifts
In Pittsburgh, it’s easy to fill your holiday shopping list with giveaways that support local businesses and manufacturers. We have holiday markets, specialty pop-ups, and plenty of places that showcase the work of local artisans. Here’s your go-to guide to holiday shopping in Pittsburgh this year. Holiday markets Popular gas holiday market on the market […]
‘Nightcrawlers’ Changes the Game of Houston Street Art Photography
At first glance, one of Houston-based photographer Jafet Soto’s photos of the Houston skyline may appear to be Photoshopped. Soto, who is more commonly known as Instagram infphy , short for “influence,” often posts photos of downtown buildings that can play with your mind. Some of his shots make him appear as if he is […]
Aberdeen Art Walk offers arts, crafts, food, music and family entertainment
Eevey summer, two blocks of South Broadway in downtown Aberdeen are closed to traffic for one day to make room for artist booths, food vendors and performers. The Aberdeen Art Walk invites artists to exhibit their work and the public to stroll along this open-air gallery while enjoying food, music and fun activities. Even people […]
Our holiday 2018 buying guide to the best local arts, crafts and gifts
In Pittsburgh, it’s easy to fill your holiday shopping list with giveaways that support local businesses and manufacturers. We have holiday markets, specialty pop-ups, and plenty of places that showcase the work of local artisans. Here’s your go-to guide to holiday shopping in Pittsburgh. Holiday markets Popular gas holiday marketMarket placeUntil December 23 (closed on […]
Undercover Charm Art, new craftsmanship at Burton
A flying slide, dumpster dive, artistry and long-standing friendship all came together to create one of Geauga County’s newest stores in Burton Village. A flying slide, dumpster dive, artistry and long-standing friendship all came together to create one of Geauga County’s newest stores in Burton Village. Undercover Charm occupies the storefront at 14531 North Cheshire […]
Pensacola’s Journal
Mike roberts | [email protected] There is an abundance of photographers in the area, but their work is rarely shown on a large scale. Today’s Gallery Night presents a refreshing exception: The Power of Photography exhibit at Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St., opens at 5 pm and continues through Sunday. The free exhibit, now […]