Category: Visual Arts

  • An Artist Who Is Present Both in the Classroom and in Museums

    An Artist Who Is Present Both in the Classroom and in Museums

    When the Children Come Home is a special project. Although it is not my first solo show, it’s the first expansive survey of my work, exploring ideas of home and its intersections with geography, diaspora, LGBTQ+ culture, and autobiography. The project features recent work that references deeply and personally meaningful sites in Philadelphia. More than…

  • Blu Dornan art exhibition underway at Tarleton State Gallery through Feb. 2.

    Blu Dornan art exhibition underway at Tarleton State Gallery through Feb. 2.

    TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News   The Department of Visual Arts and Design at Tarleton State University is showcasing the prints and illustrations of Blu Dornan in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Gallery through Feb. 2.   The exhibition, open to the public, features original works and prints from…

  • This Week in Art in Brazil: January 17, 2024

    Installation view of Vik Muniz’s most recent exhibition at Sikkema Jenkins. Prominent New York Gallerist Killed in Rio de Janeiro Brent Sikkema, of Sikkema Jenkins & Co., was found stabbed to death in his apartment in Jardim Botanico, which he recently described to IdeaFix Magazine as “a true urban ‘oasis’.” Sikkema’s clients include Vik Muniz,…

  • “A Day in the Life” with Toronto Visual Artist Benjamin Von Wong

    “A Day in the Life” with Toronto Visual Artist Benjamin Von Wong

    Benjamin Von Wong is a hidden gem in the climate movement, seamlessly blending artistry with catalytic action and collaboration. Von Wong’s impact isn’t confined to galleries or online platforms; his work serves as foundational material in art classrooms across the globe, inspiring the next generation of climate advocates. His installations and photographs—such as the 4-story…

  • Grant recipients 2023 – Announcements – e-flux

    Support provided for projects by Jeffrey Gibson, Delcy Morelos, and Glenn Kaino. Recognition and support given to small-scale, visual arts non-profit organizations. Jessica Bell Brown selected as 2024 VIA Curatorial Fellow. VIA Art Fund is pleased to announce its 2023 grant recipients across three categories: Artistic Production Grant Fund, VIA | Wagner Incubator Grant Fund, and the VIA…

  • Artist Talk Collab Winter Sessions at the West Windsor Arts Center ⋆ Princeton, NJ local news

    Artist Talk Collab Winter Sessions at the West Windsor Arts Center ⋆ Princeton, NJ local news

    « All Events January 30 • 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Special guest presenter on January 30, Fiona Clark.  Learn from Artist in Residence Fiona Clark what success looks like for artists. Space is limited so everyone must register: Winter Artist Meetup Collab Registration This is an artist-to-artist meetup, in person at the arts center. Add to calendar…

  • Where to find budget-friendly art in Mass.

    Wallet-friendly ways to appreciate the arts in Mass. From personalized $1 sketches to a free exhibition, there are accessible options for all budgets in Mass. Updated: 8:20 PM EST Jan 16, 2024 A DOLLAR. YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN ME ON THE BUS TRYING TO FIND A VERSE FOR EAST BOSTON NATIVE NICK SHEA’S FIRST LOVE…

  • $1 million for community arts and culture projects

    Financial support for visual and performing arts, music, dance and theatre projects 34 grants totalling more than $1 million awarded to develop the sector in WA Three rounds of Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups funding available each financial year Dozens of community groups and individuals will benefit from more than $1 million in Cook…

  • Two local artists featured in the Revelstoke Visual Art Centre’s new exhibit

    The Revelstoke Visual Art Centre is running a new exhibit, featuring the work of four artists (two of whom are local). The exhibition runs Jan. 4–28. Featured artists include: Andrea Simmonds, Antonia Otoya, Axel Morrison, and Charise Folnovic. Both Morrison and Otoya opted to include murals in their work. Programming Director, Taylor Sandell said that…

  • Center for the Arts Continues 50th Birthday Celebration

    Center for the Arts Continues 50th Birthday Celebration

    Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts (CFA) continues the celebration of its 50th birthday with a spring semester, featuring an anniversary exhibition and live performances by alumni, plus staged readings and workshops on campus. Director Joshua Lubin-Levy ’06 said that he and his staff are spending time rethinking the legacy of artists who have touched…