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RHS introduces visual arts course
Across Alabama, the arts are not widely taught in schools. However, at Reeltown High School, the administration is trying to change that narrative. Greg Shelton recently became the instructor of RHS’ newest visual arts class, which begins with an introduction to drawing. Students are then divided into groups focusing on photography, acrylic painting, charcoal and…
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The Time of Yet: Exploring Visual Arts and Caribbean Identity
Located in the temporary exhibition hall in Santiago de los Caballeros’ Centro León, The Time of Yet. A Few Notes on Visual Arts in the Caribbean 1984-2003 explores a series of key subjects related to the sociopolitical narratives that emerged during that period and provides a contextual framework that redefines the current artistic trajectory of…
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Celebrating Japanese arts and culture in Durham
Lizzie Follows interviews Thomas Mills Japan has a rich arts and culture scene, with a significant history and diverse artistic spread. Its practices and pieces have had, and continue to have a critical influence on the arts globally: from the production of the world’s first ceramics by the Jōmon people 17,000 years ago, to championing…
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Kress Contemporary is now the beating heart of Ybor City’s art scene, and there’s a show to celebrate
<a href="https://media1.cltampa.com/cltampa/imager/u/original/17075325/kress_contemporary_open_house_jen_ring_photo.jpeg" rel="contentImg_gal-17075296" title="The Kress Collective exterior in Ybor City, Florida. – Photo by Jennifer Ring" data-caption="The Kress Collective exterior in Ybor City, Florida. Photo by Jennifer Ring” class=”uk-display-block uk-position-relative uk-visible-toggle”> click to enlarge Photo by Jennifer Ring The Kress Collective exterior in Ybor City, Florida. Much has changed since Tracy Midulla’s Tempus Projects moved…
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Nominations sought for Capitol’s Rome Arts Hall of Fame
ROME — Nominations for the 2024 class of the Rome Arts Hall of Fame are now being accepted by the Capitol Theatre. Executive Director Art Pierce says nomination forms are available from the Capitol office, 220 West Dominick St. and online from the Capitol Theatre’s website at www.romecapitol.com. Nominations from the public and area arts…
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Ten exhibitions for 2024
Grace Weaver: Hotel Paintings Untitled (Yoga Mat), 2023, by Grace Weaver © Galerie Max Hetzler/Christopher Stach “The poetry of tiny moments” and “small increments that make up modern life” are central tenets of Grace Weaver’s work. The Brooklyn-based artist is best known for her colourful cubist-inspired paintings, which draw from writers including Beckett and Dostoevsky,…
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CCU’s Art Cubes bring a unique angle to walks through Conway & Myrtle Beach
(WPDE) — You might’ve heard the saying “art is all around you,” but if you’re in Conway or downtown Myrtle Beach, the saying is literal with the recent installation of Coastal Carolina University’s (CCU) Art Cubes. “They’re 20 inches by 20 inches cubed,” visual arts associate professor Yvette Arendt explained. “The idea was to create…
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Makawao center’s program distributes free art kits
The Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center in Makawao, Maui, is focusing on the recovery of Lahaina children and families and other communities affected by fire by providing uplifting activities and opportunities for expression and connection. Since Aug. 10 the nonprofit center’s Art With Heart: Maui Fire Relief Program has held free in-person art activities and…
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Knife-Edge Equilibrium: An Interview with Mexican Artist Jose Dávila
Jose Dávila, “Acapulco chair stack,” 2021, metal, epoxy paint and boulders, 61.2″ x 62.2″ x 56.3″/Photo: Flavio Freire. Courtesy of the artist and Galeria Nara Roesler. A balancing act is a concise attempt to explain the work of Mexican artist Jose Dávila, who shows for the first time in São Paulo. “Jose Dávila: Um pirata,…
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Art opening: Visual Arts Committee
Submitted by Orcas Center. Join us for the first Art Show of 2024 at Orcas Center, showcasing the art of our dedicated Visual Arts Committee! About 20 years ago, a group of artists decided to take up the task of creating art exhibits at Orcas Center, and The Visual Arts Committee was born! No matter…