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Niko Pirosmani and the Georgian avant-garde illuminated in revelatory shows
In “Fisherman in a Red Shirt”, a luminous oil painting by the Georgian “tavern painter” Niko Pirosmani, a man with his catch gazes at the viewer, a river swirling at his ankles. The contrast between his momentary stillness and the flowing water, the blaze of scarlet cloth against pitch black, gives him the intensity of…
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University senate adjourns TRU fine arts cut talks amid in-fighting over process
Photo: TRU In a secret-ballot vote, TRU senators opted Monday to halt discussion of the proposed closure of visual arts programs. In a proposed resolution from Senator Craig Jones, senate motioned Monday evening to adjourn talks of the potential closures until senate receives both a written notice of intent to proceed with the program closures…
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ARTS EVENT ROUNDUP: NOV. 28 TO DEC. 1 – The Arizona State Press
It’s almost the end of the semester! Celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of the holidays with some of the arts events around campus. Head to the Arizona Ballroom in the Memorial Union at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, for a unique showcase of creative work by Indigenous women. Celebrate…
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noé olivas: Artist Talk
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM UC San Diego, Department of Visual Arts Free noé olivas (b. 1987, San Diego, California—occupied Kumeyaay land) lives and works in Los Angeles, California, occupied Tongva land. He received his MFA from the University of Southern California in 2019, and his BFA from the University…
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Hāna Arts awarded OHA ʻAhahui grant for holiday events to unite East Maui ʻohana
Hāna Arts. FILE PHOTO: courtesy Hāna Arts has been awarded an $10,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to hold Holiday Events to Unite East Maui ʻohana. The events will be held in the month of December at the campus of Hāna High & Elementary School, on location during the Hāna Farmer’s Market, and…
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Pacific View site’s mission as arts center comes into focus | The Coast News Group
ENCINITAS — Twenty years after Pacific View Elementary School closed, the city is getting closer to giving the downtown building new life as an arts and cultural center. The city bought the property from Encinitas Union School District in 2014 for $10 million. Originally, the city said the property would be independently funded and managed,…
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Robert Pearl assumes leadership at Westshore Arts Council; new programs for artists
WESTLAKE, Ohio — The Westshore Arts Council has welcomed Robert Pearl as president of its board of directors, heralding a new chapter of creativity and community engagement within the West Side arts sphere. An esteemed oil painter and dedicated educator, Pearl’s appointment signals a concerted effort to reinvigorate the council’s initiatives and expand its influence.…
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Rising Artist Emily Yong Beck’s Ceramics Tackle the Power of Cuteness
We’ve had “girl dinner” and “girl math.” Is it time for “girl ceramics”? Emily Yong Beck’s stoneware adorned with Sailor Moon and Sanrio characters is emblematic of the current zeitgeist of women in their twenties embracing their inner child with frilly bows and self-aware giggles. In some ways, it’s never been a better time to…
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UA club seeks to unite, amplify student artists of all disciplines
University of Arizona club “Production of Art, Music, Film, Acting and Dance” seeks to foster community and collaboration among student artists of all different mediums, as well as provide them opportunities to build portfolios and showcase work to the public. Collaboration was front and center at PAMFAD’s most recent meeting on Nov. 16. After the obligatory…
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University of Idaho Hosts Annual Print and Ceramics Sale Dec. 2
About the University of Idaho The University of Idaho, home of the Vandals, is Idaho’s land-grant, national research university. From its residential campus in Moscow, U of I serves the state of Idaho through educational centers in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, nine research and Extension centers, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. Home to nearly…