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David Fincher Calls for Hollywood to Get “Back to Work,” “Very Soon” at LACMA Art+Film Gala
“I’ve never seen so many celebrities together in one place in my life,” said an artist at the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala on Saturday night. Just how star-studded was the 12th annual event? So celebrity-heavy that one world-famous star was overheard — in a true “stars are just like us” moment — saying, “I really…
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At St. Petersburg’s Museum of Fine Arts, CEO to step down after turmoil
At the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, a period of tension and upheaval seems to have culminated with the staggered departure of its current executive director and CEO. A press release on the museum’s website announced a “leadership transition” in which executive director and CEO Anne-Marie Russell will step down on March 1. Anne-Marie…
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Art of the City: Finding the balance: C Fodoreanu pursues his artistic dreams while working as a doctor
For many, the formative dreams of becoming a successful artist or creative, no matter the medium, were written off years ago. We get up. We go to work. We come home exhausted. This cycle repeats, despite the unused paints and canvases in the corner, the camera collecting dust on the dresser, or that unfinished novel…
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Forced to move by I-83 expansion, York Art Association has new home at little green church
The York Art Association has a new home and a new logo to go with it, said Executive Director Roth J. Preap in a news release. The association’s new home will be the former Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church, known locally as the “Little Green Church,” at 591 Linden Ave. This new location will provide the…
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Here’s the latest on building plans, programming for Banana Factory’s replacement
The parking lot was full Thursday night at the Banana Factory visual arts building on Southside Bethlehem, with no more room inside for any additional artists, classes, events or other community programs. Not only is it at capacity, the six-building complex — its oldest portion dates to 1885 — is about $1.4 million behind on…
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Visual Arts Career Exhibition and Fair underway
The Ministry of Education’s Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Unit on Friday opened the Visual Arts Career Exhibition and Fair. A release from the Ministry of Education said that the event, which is the first of its kind, is being hosted on the lawns of the Castellani House from November 3 to November 10…
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Meet the Dickinsons – the siblings reframing English country-house style
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. “Art is made to be enjoyed, lingered over and talked about,” says art dealer Milo Dickinson. “We’re trying to create an atmosphere where people can experience the work without the hushed reverence you might feel…
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Works by Diaz, Oklahoma Summer Arts students to open at Leslie Powell Gallery
Works by Michael Loren Diaz and the students of the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute will open this month as part of a dual exhibition at the Leslie Powell Foundation Gallery. The Good Life, by Michael Loren Diaz, and Tour de Quartz, by the students attending the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute, will open with a reception…
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New multi-million dollar arts center at OSU set to be complete in a few months
New 75 million dollar Arts center at Oregon State is set to be completed in a few months CORVALLIS, Ore. — The new, $75 million Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts on the Oregon State University campus is a few months away from opening its doors to the public. Crews are hard at work…
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Reception opening in Arlington Heights for artist Brittany Caldwell
An opening reception featuring the paintings of local contemporary artist Brittany Caldwell is scheduled for Thursday night at an Arlington Heights art gallery. Caldwell’s new painting series, “All The Pretty Vultures,” will be on display at The Empty Corner, 214 E. Grove St., through Dec. 9. An artist talk is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday…
