The Harlem Renaissance was one of the most significant cultural movements exemplifying the diversity of the Black experience in America. Lasting from the late 1920s to the 1930s, the movement would spawn and further cultivate what is described today as “Black Excellence.”  Comprised of writers, visual artists, actors, dancers, and musicians, the movement produced art…

By Eva KingArts and Culture Editor Head shot of Junko Photo by Carlos Rodriguez-Picazo Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Clackamas Community College instructor Junko Iijima welds her culture into her work.  Iijima teaches jewelry technique and metalsmithing classes on campus, and has her Master of Fine Arts degree in metalsmithing. The Clackamas Print recently had the…

Attention, fellow Los Angeles Lakers fans: While we’re all understandably focused on the huge news of the team’s latest addition, let’s also celebrate the local artists who are taking part in the Lakers’ fourth “In the Paint” exhibition. The exhibition includes 36 new works — unified by the theme “How Expression Produces Triumph” — by…

Ohio is getting into the semiquincentennial spirit a bit early. The state is creating six driving trails highlighting Ohio’s contributions to the country and the world. The Ohio Creativity Trail launches Friday with 109 sites, including art in Akron, carousels in Cleveland, literature in Lorain and more. “We hope that people will appreciate how creative…

The L10 Arts and Cultural Center has opened at 300 Ashland Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Designed by Andrea Steele Architecture, the 65,000‑square‑foot facility is the result of a collaborative effort between the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), and Two Trees Management, with construction…

The Lone Star State’s arts and culture sector isn’t just a playground for musicians and artists; it’s a heavyweight in the economy ring, too. According to a report by KXAN, over the past decade, arts and culture in Texas have generated a cool $7.3 billion, marking a growth spurt of more than 60% in that…

This weekend Thumbprint Gallery opens its latest exhibition, “Allegory,” this week in La Jolla. The group show features the work of 19 contemporary artists and runs from Feb. 7 through March 1. The collection of paintings explores the theme of hidden meanings, and in today’s world, peeling back layers of meaning feels especially relevant. I…

DETROIT LAKES — New banners will soon grace the light poles lining Detroit Lakes’ downtown streets, as the Detroit Lakes Arts and Culture Commission finalized plans for the banners’ design at a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The street banner designs have gone through several iterations over the course of the past year, as…

More than 20 awards were recently made to support special projects and research through the Faculty in the Arts, Humanities and Lettered Social Sciences (FAHSS) program. The grants support faculty from across departments in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the Lichtenstein Center, which will soon become part of CAS. The FAHSS program…

Arts & Entertainment From $1 Jazz Tickets to Contemporary Ballet, Here Are 5 Arts and Culture Picks for the Weekend (Courtesy of Complexions Contemporary Ballet) These five picks spotlight Black History Month, including one absolute must-see that will cost you just a dollar. “Ellingtonia – A Tribute to Duke” – Kehrein Center for the Arts…