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Tate Modern changed the way we see art — for good and for ill
It opened its doors one minute early and in that instant, defying formality, a step ahead, warmly welcoming, the world’s most popular modern art museum announced its aims. At 9.59am on May 12 2000, the first crowds poured down the shiny concrete slope to the Turbine Hall to be greeted by a giant bronze spider. A…
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46 GSCS seniors earn prestigious Fine Arts Diploma Seal
GRIFFIN — The Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) proudly announces that 46 high school seniors have earned the Fine Arts Diploma Seal, a significant recognition of their dedication to the arts and creative excellence. The Fine Arts Diploma Seal is awarded to graduating seniors who demonstrate a deep commitment to the arts through a rigorous…
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GHS Fine Arts students excel in Omega Psi Phi Talent Hunt
The Zeta Mu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosted its annual Talent Hunt program on Saturday, April 19, 2025, celebrating the artistic talents of local high school students. Griffin High School senior and visual arts student Nicole Louis earned first place in the competition, taking home a $500 prize for her incredible…
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Announcing the 2025 Student Creative Artist Award Recipients
Teagan Rhodes, a senior at Sonoma Valley High School, has been selected by the City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission as the recipient of the 2025 Student Creative Artist Award, which includes a $2,000 prize. This year, the Commission also recognized two additional students with merit awards: Margaret (Maggie) Brown received a $500…
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Autry Museum Exhibits SPHS Student Art
The South Pasadena Unified School District congratulated 14 students whose artwork was selected for the Autry Museum of the American West’s “Visions of the Future” student show. The following students exhibited their work — photography students Frances Beski, Aili Chu, Emiko Essmiller, Emi Fong, Maya Goldberg, Sebastian Gutierrez, Bryce Hanson, Madison Kim, Amelia Tran, Brylee…
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Community invited to A Night at the Art Museum on May 3rd at SEBMS
Bulloch County Schools’ Teacher of the Year, who is an art teacher, is hosting a free Night at the Art Museum to showcase Southeast Bulloch Middle School’s fine arts students and faculty. The gala is Saturday, May 3, from 6-8 p.m., at Southeast Bulloch Middle School. The public is invited to drop in during the evening…
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FOA Foundation awards over $100,000 in arts grants to Laguna Beach Nonprofits
The FOA Foundation has awarded $100,400 in arts grants to 31 local organizations for 2025. LPAPA was one of the beneficiaries of the FOA Foundation grants. Mitch Ridder Photography The grants will benefit a wide range of nonprofit organizations and school programs in Laguna Beach, including performing arts groups, museums, youth arts initiatives, and educational institutions.…
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Plano ISD students honored at student art exhibition
At the end of the annual Plano ISD Advanced Placement Art Exhibition, several students were awarded for their art with recognition from the ArtCentre of Plano, Plano ISD and corporate sponsor Texas Health Plano. “The Plano ISD Advanced Placement Art exhibition is always one of our most popular. The students create outstanding pieces that would…
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GCAA spotlight winners of annual fine art show
MARION — Members of the Grant County Art Association gathered at the Marion Public Library on Thursday to celebrate not only the winners and honorable mentions but to gather in art fellowship as well. The Grant County Art Association (GCAA) holds a one-judge open art show in April each year, with categories that include acrylic,…
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Dallas artist gives a historic Jefferson Boulevard mural a makeover for Cinco de Mayo
Dallas artist Jesus Alba has restored a beloved mural at Jerry’s Supermarket on Jefferson Boulevard, just in time for Cinco de Mayo weekend. The Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts selected Alba to refresh the piece, originally created to honor the Battle of Puebla – the May 5, 1862, victory when the Mexican army defeated…
