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TEGAN MILLER’S SPECTRA CHOIR: “Loving Ourselves to Love the World”
Red-headed Tegan Miller looks striking in her 50’s-vibe magenta dress and bedazzled cat-eye glasses. But what makes that makes this vibrant young woman truly striking is her passion and empathy for others! We met recently to discuss the upcoming Dec. 16 performance by the feminist treble Spectra choir which Miller founded and directs. Having sung with the…
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The Front Porch Rockers: Art, Wine & Treats
An auditory and visual experience featuring a mix of music from the soundtrack of life in variety genres performed by the Front Porch Rockers. The event also includes an art showcase plus wine and treats. Tickets must be purchased in advance by December 1 at New Moon Gallery only.
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Arts & Craft Fair & Free Kids Craft!
Courtesy of San Diego Craft Collective Arts and Craft Fair and Free Kids Craft Get Tickets Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 12 PM to 3 PM San Diego Craft Collective All Ages Free RSVP for the free child’s craft today! Sunday, December 10 from 12 – 3 p.m. Support local artists & artisans this season…
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I’m inspired by life, money, women, death
Oladapo Ogunjobi is a multidisciplinary artist and photographer, who uses augmented reality in his artworks. He tells FAITH AJAYI about his artistic journey and the concept of augmented reality What is your educational background? I studied Creative Arts at the University of Lagos. Before then, I had a keen interest in fine art, and actually…
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Powerful Pairings in “Witness: Black Artists in Texas, Then and Now”
I first became familiar with the work of Dr. John T. Biggers in 2013 in my role as the Center for Creative Connections (C3) Gallery Coordinator at the Dallas Museum of Art. Despite his notoriety and legacy (especially in Texas), Biggers was not a part of my high school or even college art curriculum. However,…
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Monet, Kusama and very good dog art: regional Australia’s big summer exhibitions
Big summer art shows are no longer confined to big cities. A slew of recent gallery openings, touring exhibitions and bold post-Covid commissions means that, over the next few months, some of the most exciting visual arts in Australia can be found in regional areas. Stop off on a road trip, or plan a weekend…
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Annual grants available for artists, arts education and arts organizations
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Commission on the Arts endeavors to provide quality experiences in the arts for all Idahoans. In service of this mission the Commission provides financial support through grants to professional artists, arts educators and arts administrators. The Arts Commission is now accepting applications for all annual grants including Entry Track, Public…
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Hip-Hop at 50: Charlie Vaughn on visual art, ERC and the need for good energy
Charlie Vaughn, aka Uptownz Illest, grew up in Hollygrove and became an artist at a young age. As hip-hop took hold of New Orleans in the ’80s, Vaughn became immersed in the culture and allowed it to influence his visual art and lead him to become an emcee, dancer, graffiti artist and spoken word poet…
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Hip-Hop at 50: Charlie Vaughn on visual art, ERC and the need for good energy
Charlie Vaughn, aka Uptownz Illest, grew up in Hollygrove and became an artist at a young age. As hip-hop took hold of New Orleans in the ’80s, Vaughn became immersed in the culture and allowed it to influence his visual art and lead him to become an emcee, dancer, graffiti artist and spoken word poet…
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Gifting original art: 5 places to look for art-lovers’ gifts this holiday season
Buying original art for a loved one can be a tricky affair. Maybe your best friend loves dogs, but do they really want to hang that AI riff of pooches playing poker on their wall? Unless you’re adding to a collection by a known favourite artist, consider purchasing wearable or functional art or books as…