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Literary-themed artwork sought for Ridges & Rivers Book Festival Art Show and Contest
The second Ridges & Rivers Book Festival returns to Viroqua April 26-27, and it will once again feature an art show and contest. “We seek to celebrate the rich and varied partnership between the literary and visual arts,” said Maggie Strittmater, a member of the show planning committee. “We invite visual artists to explore and push…
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“Glimmer” Opens at Sidle House in Freeport
(Freeport, ME) Much like love, glimmers are experienced through the eyes of the beholder. They evoke something: memory, hopefulness, nostalgia, possibility. A glimmer may foreshadow an awakening or serve as a reminder. Glimmer opens at Sidle House on Thursday, February 22 and runs through Sunday, March 17. The small group show features artists Hannah Berta,…
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Furthering the African Design Dialogue With Jomo Tariku
Ethiopian American artist and designer Jomo Tariku is a true pioneer of modern African design, and his 2023 ended on quite a high note. Tariku was named the 2024 recipient of the Artist Grant with the Alturas Foundation and had a presentation at Wexler Gallery during Design Miami/ 2023, a continuation of the African design…
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Hannibal Arts Council accepting entries for Art in the Open billboard competition through April 15
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Entries are being accepted for the ninth annual Art in the Open billboard art competition. The contest is open to adults 18 years of age or older and youths ages 8 to 17 who live within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal. There is no entry fee to enter up to four digital images.…
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Marcos leads ‘Ani ng Dangal’ rites
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the recognition of Filipino artists who have brought honor to the country on the international stage during the 16th Ani ng Dangal at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila. “Government must take the lead, and the reason why I consider it very, very important and I’ve always done so,…
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Ani ng Dangal: Filipino artists urged to continue creating, innovating
Alexis Romero – The Philippine Star February 21, 2024 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Filipino artists can rest assured that the government will create a “nurturing environment” that would see their talent “fully and finally bloom,” President Marcos said during the 16th Ani ng Dangal Awards. “We know that art can only flourish under an…
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Lions Club honors Tri-Valley art student
The Valley View/Tri-Valley Lions Club honored Iris Stehr as February 2024 Outstanding Student of the Arts at the group’s Feb. 19 meeting. The Tri-Valley High School senior was selected for her talent in visual art. A daughter of Chad and April Stehr, she resides in Pitman. During the meeting she shared art projects she created.…
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Spring into ART; The TURCHIN CENTER Will Host Its Spring Exhibition Celebration March 1st
The TURCHIN CENTER will host its Spring Exhibition Celebration on Friday, March 1st from 5-8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public with refreshments, snacks and a cash bar available throughout the evening. With a firm commitment to fostering dialogue and understanding around pressing issues, the Turchin Center is proud to present…
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Artist Casey Whittier to have an open studio session at SJU Art Center
Casey Whittier, this year’s recipient of the Sister Dennis Frandrup Artist Residency, will have an Open Studio, on Wednesday (Feb. 28, from 7-8:30 p.m.) in the Saint John’s University Art Center Auditorium. Some of her current work will be on display and Whittier will be available to discuss and answer questions. Her studio is located above…
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From social media to galleries, Firehouse artist finds resilience and connection
Kodi Delaney’s artistic journey embodies resilience, connection and the transformative potency of creativity, from the surprising virality of her social media presence to the immersive experience of encountering her pieces firsthand. Delaney’s story underscores the profound interplay between individual storytelling and collective understanding, illuminating the power of art to bridge personal journeys and communal connections.…
