Courtesy of Johnny “Bee” Badanjek Mr. Climax (Jim McCarty Plays the Blues in Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, Paris). Acrylic on vinyl. Legendary rock and soul drummer Johnny “Bee” Badanjek, whose career spans more than six decades, will unveil his artwork Saturday night with a new exhibit titled Ravings, a collection of his colorful, chaotic paintings on display…

Press Inquiries Press Contact The 2025 Irwin Scholars Exhibition asks the question ‘How do we fill up space?’ Referents displays works from 12 emerging artists, all of whom were nominated by faculty members for their hard work and excellence in the arts. Starting on May 14, the Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery will be open to all to come…

Perhaps one of the most beautiful aspects of art is its ability to address – and even put a visual to – the intangible concepts and emotions experienced in the world. Mary Bergs, the artist behind exhibition “UNCERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS” now displayed at The Pablo Center at The Confluence, explores that sentiment.  “Art has its own…

Demolition of the Banana Factory continues Friday, May 2, 2025, in Bethlehem. DOMINICK REUTER / AFP/Getty Images Demolition of the Banana Factory continues Friday, May 2, 2025, in Bethlehem. The longtime south Bethlehem hub for visual arts programming closed in Dec., and ArtsQuest plans a $32 million cultural center to replace it. The Banana Factory…

ST. PAUL – The St. Paul Visual Arts Centre held its Spring Pottery Show and Sale from April 24 to 26.  All of the pottery displayed was crafted by members of the centre, said Patricia Tymofichuk, president of the Visual Arts Centre board.  She said the centre has an in-house pottery studio utilized by members, and sometimes,…

Umpqua Community College will host its Annual Student Art Exhibition from May 12 to June 4 at The Art Gallery in the Whipple Fine Arts Building. The juried show will feature standout pieces from students enrolled in UCC’s Fine Art classes over the past academic year, including work in ceramics, drawing, painting and 2D design.…

Artists find their inspiration from many sources. As van Gogh said, “If one really loves nature, one can find beauty  everywhere.”  Life experiences and studying the work of another artist often fuel the creative jump start needed for a new idea. #placement_886580_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;} #placement_886584_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}

Through Fri., Apr. 25 CRITIC’S PICK: Jayne County’s Electric Dreams, Emory Visual Arts Gallery – Born in Dallas, Georgia, Jayne County first gained notoriety as a member the Theatre of the Ridiculous, an absurdist fringe outfit in New York in the late 1960s. She participated in the Stonewall Riots and joined Andy Warhol’s Factory where…

Bulloch County Schools’ Teacher of the Year, art teacher Heather Gonzales, is hosting a free “Night at the Art Museum” to showcase Southeast Bulloch Middle School’s fine arts students and faculty. The gala is set for Saturday from 6-8 p.m., at the SEB Middle School, which is adjacent to the high school on Brooklet-Denmark Road. According…