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âkwaskitinkewin: an Embrace
From the time she can remember, Adrienne Larocque loved to sew. Growing up in Kisipatnahk (Louis Bull Band, one of the Maskwacis Four Nations located within Treaty 6 Territory), she’d spend hours at her kôhkom’s sewing machine expressing her early creativity through colourful clothing. After high school, she pursued fashion design in Vancouver, but became…
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Your local arts scene: Comedy, art and music
Upcoming Events THURSDAY Comedy Night at Memorial Theater — April Macie with opener Doug Thompson. Tickets: $15 (GA), $25 (reserved). Hosted by Burlington Riverfront Entertainment. [Get tickets at burlingtonriverfront.com] Art Exhibition Opening — Carlene Dingman Atwater @ FMAAA Art Center, Fort Madison (5-7 p.m.). Featuring plein air works in watercolor, oil, pastel, and acrylic. Exhibit…
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“Melting Point: Improvisations in the State of Clay,” through
Exhibit: Through Friday, February 28 Q&A and Reception: Friday, February 7, 5 – 7 p.m. St. Ambrose University’s Catich Gallery, 2101 Gaines Street, Davenport IA Longtime arts educator at Augustana College and successful ceramicist/sculptor Megan Quinn has 35 ceramic sculptures on display at the Catich Gallery on the campus of St. Ambrose University. Below are…
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Muscarelle Museum of Art celebrates reopening Saturday
After shutting down for a two-year expansion project, the Muscarelle Museum of Art is making its return in a big way. The William & Mary museum will celebrate its reopening on Saturday with a brand new expanded museum, combining modern design with historical traditions. Described as a “state-of-the-art regional venue,” the 42,000-square-foot expansion triples the…
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Springville Museum of Art hosts 51st Utah All-State High School Art Show
Artwork from high school students all over the state of Utah are displayed in the museum. The art show is on its 51st year. (Leea Westfall) The Springville Museum of Art opened their 51st annual All-State High School Art Show on Saturday, Feb. 1, beginning with an awards ceremony. Because of the show’s highly competitive…
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Arts Focus: The time to explore Arlington’s vibrant visual arts scene is now!
This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development. Arlington’s visual arts scene is thriving, with a growing array of galleries, maker spaces and museums showcasing diverse and thought-provoking works. From sculptural movement pieces and historical photography to a tribute to a pioneering fashion designer, local exhibitions reflect Arlington’s dynamic…
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Live performances and exhibits return to Polk State’s renovated Fine Arts Building
Posted on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 by Polk Newsroom <!– Tweet –> With the newly renovated Polk State College Winter Haven Fine Arts (WFA) Building fully reopened, student and faculty performances and exhibits in Theatre, Music, and Visual Arts have returned for the Spring 2025 Semester. The Jan. 21 ribbon cutting included the introduction of…
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What is ‘mature content’ at Carter museum’s ‘Cowboy’ exhibit? Artists want to know
Should a painting of two men kissing come with a warning label?Two artists say no. They are upset that an exhibition in Fort Worth including their work has a “mature content” warning.“I see this as a form of censorship,” said Rafa Esparza, a multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles. The show, “Cowboy,” at the Amon…
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Exploring new possibilities in the realm of art and disability
The Lunar New Year has always been a time of reflection and renewal for me. This year, though, it was bittersweet because my longtime caregiver plans to return to her home country in a few weeks. With her departure on the horizon, I scaled back visits to extended family during this festive period. My caregiver’s…
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150 years of art and community building at the Chautauqua Institution
A new PBS documentary explores 150 years of one of the nation’s most celebrated centers for art and culture — a center that’s just two and a half hours from Rochester. The Chautauqua Institution is known for its commitment to diversity of thought, and also — sometimes — for controversy. In 2022, author Salman Rushdie…
