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Investiture-inspired art celebrates student creativity, Columbus State’s uniqueness
October 22, 2023 In honor of Dr. Stuart Rayfield’s presidential investiture on Oct. 20, the Columbus State University Alumni Association commissioned original student artwork that depicts what the university means to them. Five students answered the Alumni Association’s challenge and used artistic mediums of their choosing — which ranged from traditional materials like paint and…
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Tullahoma Schools Receive Grant for nearly $23,000 from TE Connectivity
There was no trick, but TCS certainly received a treat this October as TE Connectivity provided the district with a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) grant worth nearly $23,000. “TCS is thankful for our partnership with TE Connectivity and the commitment and support that they provide our teachers and students,” said TCS Director of…
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PlayStation’s Visual Arts is the latest games company hit by layoffs
PlayStation’s Visual Arts is the latest gaming company to have been hit by layoffs. As spotted by VGC, a number of developers from Visual Arts Service Group have taken to social media to announce their redundancies and seek out new opportunities. “Unfortunately, following a wave of layoffs, last week was my last at Playstation,” senior…
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CVPA remembers anniversary of school shooting
ST. LOUIS — On Tuesday, it will have been one year since a former student opened fire inside Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, resulting in the deaths of a student and a teacher. As a mark of respect, classes at CVPA and the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience, which shares its campus…
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The Last of Us Part 1 assist studio Visual Arts appears to have been hit by layoffs
In another hit to the industry, it looks like the PlayStation support studio Visual Arts has also been affected by layoffs. As spotted by VGC, it appears that a number of developers at PlayStations Visual Arts studio have been laid off. Senior level designer at the developer Daniel Bellemare wrote in a LinkedIn post, ”…
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Has anyone seen porcupine roadkill? FB callout leads to art
This is part of a series called Ann’s Eye, featuring the work of Ann Paul, a Wolastoqey content creator. You can see more Ann’s Eye pieces by clicking here. When Judie Acquin needed porcupine quills for her students, she went straight to the source. After posting a callout on Facebook, Acquin drove out to the spot…
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AI the Muse for Modern Artists
Listen to this story “It is foolish to resist AI while creating art,” Sneha Chakraborty, a muralist, said, at Cypher 2023. She was one of the panellists who discussed the fusion of AI in art, alongside Gokul Pillai, Vimal Chandran and Tapan Aslot, whose mind-boggling artworks took centre stage at the event. Sneha Chakraborty showcasing…
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PlayStation Visual Arts Service Group Hit With Layoffs
by William D’Angelo , posted 2 hours ago / 454 Views Several developers at the PlayStation Visual Arts Service Group appear to have been laid off, which was spotted by VideoGamesChronicles. Senior level designer Daniel Bellemere via LinkedIn stated, “Unfortunately, following a wave of layoffs last week was my last at PlayStation. While this is…
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Texas Women for the Arts Opens Applications for 2023-2024 Arts Education Grants
[Image sources: Facebook/Texas Cultural Trust; DI] Texas Women for the Arts (TWA), an arts education grant program under the Texas Cultural Trust, has opened applications for the 2024 cycle. The annual grants support diverse artistic disciplines including music, dance, visual arts, and theater. TWA leadership stresses the tangible impacts of the grants, which build vibrant…
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Texas Women for the Arts Opens Applications for 2024 Arts Education Grants
[Image sources: Facebook/Texas Cultural Trust; DI] Texas Women for the Arts (TWA), an arts education grant program under the Texas Cultural Trust, has opened applications for the 2024 cycle. The annual grants support diverse artistic disciplines including music, dance, visual arts, and theater. TWA leadership stresses the tangible impacts of the grants, which build vibrant…