Sooke’s annual 10-day celebration of artwork – The Sooke Fine Arts Show – is nearly here.  As the anticipation builds for the 39th edition of the event, which includes a gallery of juried artworks, live music, demonstrations, talks, tours and more, the SFAS is highlighting some of this year’s esteemed jurors.  “This year’s SFAS jury panel includes three exceptional and…

For the last 50 years, Art Papers has cultivated and catalogued a world-ranging discourse on all things related to art. The Atlanta-based magazine is the longest-running nonprofit art journal in the United States, and with this proud legacy, Art Papers will sunset next year after its final 2026 issue. Additionally, a celebratory retrospective book, “50…

Nikki Ponce’s paintings – like the artist herself – are brimming with energy. Her works are displayed in an exhibition at the Fort Madison Area Art Association gallery for the month of June. The works give a glimpse into how her style has started and where it’s headed. “I work blind,” Ponce said, “so I…

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find our full episode on creativity here.  Almost 20 years ago, psychologist Ellie Brown was looking to do research on a Head Start preschool program, to examine how it affected kids from low-income families.  Brown,…

A herd of buffalo run in the plains grassland toward a thunderstorm, showcasing the freedom of a wild animal in a piece called “Facing the Storm” by Jones Creek native Deanna Eixman.