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Q & A: Composer Pauchi Sasaki on Her Multi-Platform Opera ‘ARTEMIS’
Operas take years to compose as evidenced by some of the greatest works the art form has to offer. But in most cases, audiences don’t hear the opera until it’s finished. Peruvian composer Pauchi Sasaki is taking a different approach to opera creation. Over the last few years, Sasaki has been in the process of…
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More data on BFA to be presented as TRU continues talks about cutting program
Photo: TRU Further data on the beleaguered visual arts programs will be presented to Thompson Rivers University’s senators next week as university officials continue to discuss their elimination. The university’s Academic Planning and Priorities Committee (APPC) said in a report going to senators Monday that TRU President Brett Fairbairn asked the committee to present an…
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Brit Awards tweak rules after diversity row
By Mark SavageBBC Music Correspondent Getty Images Harry Styles won best artist at this year’s Brit Awards. All of his competitors were male. Organisers of the Brit Awards have announced they will update their rules to address criticism over diversity. The show faced a backlash in January when it was revealed that no women were…
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Aurora Town Square offers new opportunities for arts programs: Cultural Centre
It might still be a few months before the Aurora Town Square redevelopment welcomes its first visitors, but one of its key partners, the Aurora Cultural Centre, is already looking forward to all the opportunities the new space will provide. Since its establishment in 2010, the Aurora Cultural Centre has been based at the historic…
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Notice Board: November 24, 2023
Remove boats from town racks The due date for removal of boats from the town racks and cement pad has been extended through the weekend. The racks will be cleared starting Nov. 27. Payment of a fee will be required to release any impounded boats. Fill the Cruiser The Harvard Police Association’s Fill the Cruiser…
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Review: “The Other Thing Is”
Hold That Pose by Malcolm Bucknall (2023) oil on wood panel, 24″x18″ (Image Courtesy of Wally Workman Gallery) The historic practice of creating art about anthropomorphic animals works to elucidate our humanness through alienation. We can often more readily and thoughtfully recognize emotions and intentions that are shown to us with a degree of separation…
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Mark Your Calendar for Diary of a Dreamer
We thank Amy Adams for alerting us to something special coming up next week, “Diary of a Dreamer by Fatima Wojohat,” described above as a collaboration of artists in poetry, music, dance, and the visual arts…. on Dec. 1 from 3-5 at the library. Well, that still sounded a bit mysterious so we asked for…
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Cambridge Arts Hunt for Artists to Deck Out Fire HQ and New Schools for $160K
Get ready to witness a fusion of art and community spirit as Cambridge Arts calls on creatives to leave their mark on the Cambridge Fire Department Headquarters and the brand-spanking-new Tobin Montessori and Vassal Lane Upper Schools Complex. This isn’t your average beauty parade, folks. In a move that’s sure to add some sparkle to…
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Pottery Dream is Toronto’s serene new space to explore the world of ceramics
Pottery Dream on the Danforth is a sanctuary for artistic souls and a tranquil, creative haven amid Toronto’s bustling cityscape. Entering the studio, you’re embraced by a warm, minimalist ambiance – a delightful fusion of whites, tans, and creams. The space boasts an open concept adorned with naturalistic motifs, from wood accents to selections of…
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Creativity in the Capital: Liv Moe and Jennifer Jackson discuss the ‘cross pollination’ of artistic collaboration and the power of a network • Sacramento News & Review
By Casey Rafter Sacramento artist and writer Liv Moe is the founder, curator and director of the Verge Center for the Arts, which offers residency programs, exhibitions and workshops to artists. She also founded and edited the now defunct Midtown Monthly magazine from 2008-2012. Her own work as an artist has been shown at Crocker…