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Seattle Art Museum Becomes the Alexander Calder Destination with Shirley Family Collection
Before you knew what “art” was. Before you could even walk or talk, Alexander Calder was influencing your life. If your parents hung a mobile over your crib, he was. Calder can’t be credited for inventing the mobile–hanging do-dads off a tether suspended in air–but he can be given credit for the application of mobiles…
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Campus construction: As projects wrap up, new ones begin
There’s an exceptional amount of construction happening on Illinois State University’s campus according to David Gill, the director of Facilities, Planning, Design, and Construction. “I think this is probably the highest dollar value and the most projects this university has ever had going at one time,” Gill said. He shared an update on some of…
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HISD honors student artwork at 32nd annual Holiday Greeting Card Competition reception
Student artists were celebrated at an awards ceremony and reception for HISD’s 32nd annual Holiday Greeting Card Competition on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Seventeen schools submitted one work of art for consideration, and three winners, along with two special recognition winners, were chosen by Superintendent Mike Miles to be featured on thousands of holiday cards that…
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‘Arte Vive’ fundraiser illuminates HCC Ybor City Campus with art and ambition
The Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Campus came alive with vibrant energy during the “Arte Vive” event, a fundraiser benefiting its performing and visual arts department. As guests gathered to celebrate the intersection of creativity and community, the evening unfolded with dynamic programs unique to the Ybor City campus, showcasing live performances by dance, music,…
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Barton’s Fall 2023 Senior Exhibition and the Annual Juried Exhibition Opens November 30 with Reception
WILSON, N.C. — November 15, 2023 — Barton College is pleased to announce the opening of the Fall 2023 Senior Exhibition and the Annual Juried Exhibition, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 30, in the Barton Art Galleries in Case Art Building. A reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. for both exhibitions. Four seniors within the School of…
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Banner [Virtual] Art Gallery – The Bay State Banner
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“Unbound,” collage on canvas, 2023“ PHOTO: COURTESY OF EKUA HOLMES This is the sixth in a weekly series presenting highlights of conversations between leading Black visual artists in New England. In this week’s podcast, L’Merchie Frazier interviews collage artist and children’s book illustrator Ekua Holmes. The interview has been condensed and slightly edited. “Sufficient Grace…
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JOE TILSON (1928–2023)
<!– _ _ _ ____ _ _____ _ ___ | | (_) | _____ / ___|___ __| | ___ | ____| |__|__ | | | | |/ / _ | | / _ / _` |/ _ | _| | '_ / / | |___| | British Pop Artist Joe Tilson Dies at 95 –…
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SAU Visual Art Majors to serve as Gallery Guides for the NC Museum of Art’s College Night Event
On Friday, November 17, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., the North Carolina Museum of Art will host an event for students from colleges and universities across the state in the East Building. The event includes a free, exclusive visit to the “Turmeric to Tulips: Dutch Art in a Global Age” exhibition. SAU Visual Arts Majors…
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This local artist sees Prosper as a ‘community eager to embrace the arts of all kinds’
Courtesy photo Debbie Tesch came to Texas after her children moved to the area. Since then, she has become a member of the Visual Arts of Prosper group and serves as a local artist. You can see her works at etsy.com/shop/DebbieTeschFineArt. Tell us a little bit about yourself. A depiction of the “Silos of Prosper”…
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Springfield Art Association presents ART is Exceptional
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Springfield Art Association featured exhibit is ART is Exceptional, which is a unique collection of artwork that helps to highlight the scope of District 186’s visual arts program. There will be a public reception on Wednesday, November 15th from 6 p.m-7:30 p.m. at Springfield Art Association (SAA) M.G. Nelson Gallery…