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Local artist Eric Vozzola to transform Charleston underpass with ‘Art Therapy’ mural
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A new mural is in the works at the Charleston underpass, part of a broader plan to enhance art in the evolving medical district, city officials told Channel 13. Local artist Eric Vozzola, born and raised in the valley, expressed his hopes for passersby when they see the mural, stating, “I…
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Prescott Valley Council Considers Utility Box Mural Project
Article audio is made possible by CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. A Talking Glass Media production. Prescott Valley Town Council during its Thursday Study Session heard a presentation from Community Services regarding the possibility of Utility Box Murals in the community. Utility Box in Beaumont, TX. Utility box murals are becoming popular in such cities as…
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Metal Museum receives $1 million anonymous donation
Christopher Wright Christopher Wright is a native Memphian with a bachelor’s degree in education and film from Rhodes College and a master’s degree in sports journalism to be received in Summer 2024 from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Christopher specializes in sports, education, film, music, arts and politics, and was raised on furikake, black-eyed peas and…
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Visual Arts Review: Various Views of “Emancipation”
By Charles Giuliano On the occasion of the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, seven Black artists were asked to respond to the theme of emancipation. Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation at the Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown, MA, through July 14. John Quincy Adams Ward’s bronze sculpture “The Freedman.” Photo: Charles Giuliano…
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Visual Arts Review: “Cities Here and There” — Various Visions of Urbanity
By Lisa Reindorf This exhibit at the Brickbottom Gallery does a good job of capturing the unexpected moments and surprises that we experience in a city. Cities Here and There, curated by Alexandra Rozenman. Featuring work by Fred Kasha Simon, Mark Favermann, Dan Coughlin, Liliana Marquez, and Adam Leveille. At Brickbottom Artists Association gallery, 1…
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Tehran prepares to host diverse art, cultural festivals in coming year
TEHRAN- Tehran province to host multiple art and cultural festivals during the upcoming Persian year commencing on March 21, the Director of the General Directorate of Culture and Guidance of the province has said. During a press conference in Tehran on Monday, Ali Forouzanfar announced the organization of a series of festivals in the fields…
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Local artists contribute to upcoming Brevard festivals
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Heart of Brevard hosted a meeting for local artists and businesses representing the visual arts last Wednesday at Canto 34 Coffee Lounge downtown Brevard. One of nonprofit organization’s four committees, called Hub of the Arts Committee, works to establish…
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Local artists contribute to upcoming Brevard festivals
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Heart of Brevard hosted a meeting for local artists and businesses representing the visual arts last Wednesday at Canto 34 Coffee Lounge downtown Brevard. One of nonprofit organization’s four committees, called Hub of the Arts Committee, works to establish…
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Madaras named artistic director in Virginia – Sent-trib
Wood County native Jody Madaras has been appointed as the new artistic director of the Hampton Coliseum/Hampton Arts department in Hampton, Virginia. With an illustrious career spanning more than 30 years in the performing arts industry, Madaras will bring a wealth of experience, creativity, leadership, and vision to the City of Hampton. In his role…
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5-day visual art fest returns at the Gibbes
The third annual “Our Charleston” festival is getting ready to make a return to The Gibbes Museum of Art for a five-day festival of visual arts starting April 24-28. The festival will include several events to showcase the visual arts’ impact on Charleston’s cultural scenery. The President and CEO of The Gibbes Museum of Art,…
