Acclaimed artist Walter Piehl has created a new commissioned painting for the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library. We explore his creative process and the new artwork. ~~~ The recent Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study by Americans for the Arts has revealed that North Dakota’s nonprofit arts and culture sector made a significant contribution…

A new Cultural Development Agency has been announced for the Isle of Wight. What was previously known as The Island Collection has evolved to become Creative Island. The news was announced at the recent launch of the new Isle of Wight cultural strategy, where dozens of  creative practitioners and arts and heritage organisations came together…

Houston, Texas “Artists play a pivotal role in shaping societal narratives. In the context of mass incarceration, they become the storytellers, the provocateurs who challenge norms and stimulate critical thinking. Their work transcends traditional boundaries, serving as a powerful medium to convey the human experience within the criminal justice system. Through these artist’s works, they…

Simcoe Street is set to come alive with holiday festivities as Creative Simcoe Street Christmas makes its return, bringing together local artists, galleries, and the community for a joyful celebration.  Described as a “holiday open house for art and culture” by Anke Lex, one of the event organizers, the self-guided tour will run from 11…

Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies from Daisies for Cookies With A Cause Get Chicago culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Evan Maurer, Seventy-Nine, Made Minneapolis Institute of Art Free To All Evan Maurer: “He was remembered as the director who made Mia free at the beginning of his…

A California road trip can be surprisingly varied. You could drive the Golden State by hugging the Pacific Coast shoreline, where artsy beach communities abound, or head inland to culturally and historically significant communities. In a three-part series, travel writer Kim Pemberton explores Pasadena, Laguna Beach and San Diego — all within one hour drive…

Before I joined The Alligator, I always heard people say that the best thing you get out of working here is the people you meet. This is corny but true, like most things.  It’s a strange time to be a journalism student in Florida, but to be fair, it’s a strange time to be a…

The Knight Foundation is “celebrating the intersection of art and technology” on Monday by bringing together experts and creative minds from both sectors to talk about such topics as artificial intelligence, artistic rights and the ethics of digital integration. The daylong “Catalyst” forum is slated for Monday at the Frank Gehry–designed New World Center, from…