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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…
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WV Dance Company brings an evening of concert dance to West Virginia Wesleyan College
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia – WV Dance Company will bring its touring program to West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, West Virginia on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Founded in 1977, WV Dance Company has been serving public venues, schools, colleges and universities with entertaining and thought provoking performances and workshops through the language of…
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For Thanksgiving this year, let’s be grateful for the optimists
San Jose State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson speaks during an event celebrating the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library’s 20th anniversary, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in San Jose, Calif. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) As I was reflecting on 2023, I couldn’t believe how fast this year has flown by. That’s OK, though, since…
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Creative & Cultural Skills to close after loss of arts council funding
Creative & Cultural Skills (CCS), the sector skills council for the creative and cultural industries, has been forced to close after being unable to secure funding to continue its work. Established by the UK Government in 2005, CCS worked across the UK, providing services for a range of cultural industries, including craft, cultural heritage, design,…
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Turchin Center for the Visual Arts unveils two moving exhibitions at the Winter Celebration
BOONE — The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts has announced the unveiling of two exhibitions, “Considering Carbon” by Kathleen Thum, and “Revelation” by Michael O’Neill, both set to open on Dec. 1, during the Winter Exhibition Celebration. The Turchin Center emphasizes the ongoing climate conversations in its curatorial choices. The center welcomes creative responses…
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Coming Up
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } To place an item in Coming Up, email [email protected]. VISUAL ARTS GRAYSON GALLERY AND ART CENTER The gallery is at 301 E. Third St. HIGHLANDS MUSEUM AND DISCOVERY CENTER Exhibits • “Artist’s Corner” • “Winchester Avenue: Heart of our Downtown.”…