OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – Aging is an art… and some of that art is being celebrated in Marion County this month. The Marion Senior Services and Marion Cultural Alliance are hosting the annual “Art of Aging” exhibit at the Brick City Center for the Arts. The exhibit celebrates aging in photographs, lectures, and paintings by
By Yacht Rock Review No Honor Among Thieves Let me begin by admitting this article is a cover version of Dirk Diggler’s column “5 Tips for Making Your Lady Happy” from the March 1978 issue of Men’s Reproductive Health. A cover band can scratch your creative itch, ensnare you in random romantic encounters, and even
The anime and gaming convention hosted artist booths in the underground parking garage of the Hilton, a space artists say was filthy, poorly-ventilated and had mice. PORTLAND, Ore. — Organizers of WasabiCon PDX, an annual anime, gaming, and cosplay convention in downtown Portland, are apologizing for moving artists and vendors into the parking garage of
This weekend marks the start of a series of free workshops organized by the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, aimed at empowering local artists to better monetize their artistic endeavors. These workshops are part of the Recreation and Parks Art Master
LAKEVILLE — The Oak Point Art Association is putting the finishing touches on its mixed media exhibit which will be on display at the Great Ponds Gallery in Lakeville from Thursday, Sept. 5 to Thursday, Oct. 31. The show features 20 artists who have produced 39 works in oils, watercolor, acrylics, pen and ink, pencil, colored
For Jamie Mixon, the journey from a young art enthusiast in Jackson, Mississippi, to an accomplished graphic designer with a portfolio spanning decades, has been nothing short of extraordinary. Now, a collection of her work is set to be on display at the Cullis Wade Depot on the Mississippi State University campus, featuring 75 posters
Some of the most buzzed-about moments during the 2024 Democratic National Convention had little to do with policy and campaigns and nearly everything to do with the soundtrack. After “Freedom” by Beyoncé (featuring Kendrick Lamar) took off as the anthem for Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ 2024 campaign, speculation about whether Beyoncé
AWN recently received the sad news of the death of Japanese visual artist and animator Keiichi Tanaami (1936-2024). Besides graphic designer and visual artist, Tanaami was an important independent filmmaker and played a significant role in the development of autonomous and experimental animation film in Japan. NANZUKA gallery, which displayed art by Keiichi Tanaami, published
click to enlarge Photo by David Warner Would pickleball push the artists at The Factory in St. Petersburg, Florida out? The answer is yes—and no. When the Dimmitt family sold The Factory to St. Petersburg real estate investor Tom Gaffney last June, the sale seemed like it would be a good thing for the artists
Shot of a young male artist working in his studio Art, by its very nature, is reciprocal. It’s an energetic conversation between the artist, the viewer, and the presenter—each contributing to its impact. Art is universal. And, in many respects, multilingual—a higher form of communication that cuts directly to the soul. It’s why you can