Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, burlesque shows were a regular part of nightlife in downtown Athens, with large crowds at the 40 Watt Club screaming for their favorite stars as the talented and crafty performers continued to come up with ways of removing items of clothing onstage in creative and often hilarious ways. After premier

Convergence, “the act of converging and especially moving toward union or uniformity,” as defined by Merriam-Webster , is the theme for this month’s Art Spirit Gallery show at Coeur d’Alene’s downtown ArtWalk. Some galleries stick with one theme for all of ArtWalk, but the Art Spirit Gallery picks a new theme for every month, gallery

THE Irish Government has announced a €6m funding injection to increase the number of workspaces available to artists across the country. Revealed by Culture Minister Catherine Martin, the pilot scheme will be run through local authorities, who can apply for funding grants that they will have to match at 40 per cent of the funding

Peter Marcus in his Jamestown studio. The printmaker was named the inaugural Distinguished Artist of the Year by the Jamestown Arts Center for his “substantial and important body of work.” Peter Marcus, whose work is described as crossing boundaries between painting, printmaking and drawing, has been named the Distinguished Artist of the Year by the

Kentuck will host its monthly Art Market providing an opportunity for new and experienced local artists to learn from one another and display their work. The event will occur Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Kentuck courtyard. The markets are meant to be a learning opportunity for artists and act as a

Celebrate Local is a yearly event that recognizes local business owners and artists. Tuscaloosa River Market hosted the seventh year of Celebrate Local on Tuesday. The event aimed to recognize local artists and independent businesses within the Tuscaloosa community. Each year since 2017, business owners and artists have come together for this public event to

For the past six years, the Coalition DJs DMV has been quietly building a force within the local music scene. Led by the dedicated Byron “Sleep” Stevenson, the organization goes beyond simply promoting artists –– it fosters a collaborative community that empowers Black artistry and Black-owned businesses. When I saw how the Coalition DJs in

“The Power of Visibility: Boldness in LGBTQ+” will have a month-long run at the Rod Briggs Gallery in Downtown Long Beach. As Long Beach continues its Pride Month celebrations, LGBTQ+ artists will take center stage during “The Power of Visibility: Boldness in LGBTQ+ Art,” on display at the Rod Briggs Gallery through July 20. For