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New specialty license plates support Virginia arts community
The Virginia Commission for the Arts has launched a new specialty license plates program to support the state’s art community. “Virginians are enthusiastic supporters of the arts,” VCA Executive Director Margaret Hancock said. “Drivers throughout the Commonwealth have the unique opportunity to share their passion by displaying the Virginians for the Arts license plate on…
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Mayor’s Arts Awards Nomination Period Open
March 13, 2024 (Moscow, Idaho) — The Moscow Arts Commission and the City of Moscow invite nominations for the Mayor’s Arts Awards, with a submission deadline set for 5 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024. The Mayor’s Arts Awards recognize individuals and organizations who have shown substantial support of and excellence in the arts. The event is biennial, with…
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Autry Museum announces eighth annual Student Visual Arts Exhibition
The Autry Museum of the American West is now accepting artistic submissions from middle and high school students across Southern California for its eighth annual Student Visual Arts Exhibition, themed this year’s Visions of Freedom. This year’s theme reflects the importance of the American West as a place where people have sought and found freedom,…
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Bridging Cultures: The Rising Tide of Asian Arts in New Zealand
In a significant cultural development, a new report has highlighted an increasing appetite among New Zealanders for Asian arts and cultural experiences. Commissioned by the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono, the report titled New Waves: Meeting the Growing Hunger for Asian Art in Aotearoa, penned by Rosabel Tan, delves into the burgeoning interest and…
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Yellowstone Art Museum hosts an artist talk to discuss visual arts as a means for transmitting culture
Photo Credit: Yellowstone Art Museum Simran Kumari NonStop Local Multimedia Journalist BILLINGS, Mont. Ben Pease, a Native American contemporary artist based out of Billings is giving an artist talk focused on his sculpture “Future in Our Eyes” at the Yellowstone Art Museum on Thursday, discussing the role of visual arts in cross cultural exchange of ideas. He said…
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McLean Project for the Arts’ Spring Benefit Set for May 16
Signature spring fête to take place in Historic Langley Farms McLean Project for the Arts’ signature spring soirée, Spring Benefit, will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at a private residence in Historic Langley Farms. MPA relies on the funds raised at Spring Benefit to further its mission to educate and inspire the community…
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Best Kid’s Art Classes Near Schaumburg
In the Northwest suburbs, young aspiring artists have a world of possibilities for tapping into their creative side! The Schaumburg area offers plenty of options for kids’ art classes, to let your kid’s inner artist out! Here are some great options. Aneta Art Classes after school programs incorporate design, art, craft, STEM and imagination. This…
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Rosas receives Spigel Prize for Excellence in the Visual Arts
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Karla Rosas, an International Baccalaureate visual arts student from Dalton High School, is the proud recipient of this year’s Spigel Prize for Excellence in the Visual Arts, awarded by the Creative Arts Guild as part of the Student Arts…
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The increasing popularity – and value
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size The word “emerging” suggests a creative to look out for, generally someone who is young and showing signs of promise. Olympus by Nicholas GioiaCredit: Nicholas Gioia However, in the case of Nicholas Gioia, an architect who has been focusing his practice on photography for the last 15…
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Winners announced for Student Arts Expo
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Ribbons have been awarded in the annual Student Arts Expo at the Creative Arts Guild. Winners of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention in each grade division have been selected. The gallery walls are currently adorned with art representing…
