September 11, 2024
Artists

AFIELD Forum: Systems Change by Artists – Announcements

AFIELD Forum: Systems Change by ArtistsSeptember 27–29, 2024 AFIELD Forum at K1 (KANAL-Centre Pompidou): September 27–28K1 (KANAL-Centre Pompidou), Brussels, Avenue du Port 1 AFIELD Forum at CIVA: September 28, 7–8:30pmCIVA, Brussels, Rue de l’Ermitage 55 Kluisstraat For its ten-year anniversary, the AFIELD network is launching a new public forum on systems change led by artists. The

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The Role of DJs in Shaping the Festival Experience: Breakaway Festival’s Founder Shares Advice For Artists

DJs are the heart of any music festival, setting the tone and atmosphere that attendees crave. Their influence at the BREAKAWAY Music Festival extends beyond mere music, impacting the entire festival vibe. DJs are integral to the festival’s success and are woven into the fabric of the event, contributing significantly to its overall ambiance and

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Ohio State’s Urban Arts Space to celebrate Afrofuturism through two exhibitions, panel and artist commune this weekend

FREEQUENCY exhibition at Urban Arts Space. Credit: Courtesy of Diane Kollman The Afrofuturism movement has been on display for the past month at Ohio State’s Urban Arts Space, located at 50 W. Town St. in downtown Columbus.  Two art exhibitions, titled “FREEQUENCY” and “A Love Letter to This Bridge Called My Back,” have highlighted the

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Call to artists for Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2025 announced : Maui Now

June 26, 2024, 2:00 PM HST SPC 2022 gallery installation. PC: Bryan Berkowitz Applications are open for artists 18 years and older, who are residents of the state of Hawai‘i, and want to enter portraits into a statewide juried art exhibition, a signature exhibition of Schaefer International Gallery at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center

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Arts Briefs – The Provincetown Independent

Glisson, Reedy, and Salas Return to Alden Gallery Over the years, an exhibition for the artists Robert Glisson, Linda Reedy, and Anne Salas has become the summer season opening tradition at Alden Gallery, says owner and director Howard Karren. Robert Glisson, Untied, oil on canvas. (Photos courtesy Alden Gallery) The respective styles of the artists

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Shoalhaven RAP Art – 2ST

Local Aboriginal visual artist Jaz Corr will bring her artistic vision to life as part of Shoalhaven City Council’s first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).  Council is embarking on a foundational level, ‘reflect’ RAP that helps prepare the business to engage in reconciliation meaningfully.   Artwork will play a key role in providing opportunities for the community

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Meet some of the artists in the Artist Marketplace — Part 3 – The Utah Review

Found, reclaimed and upcycled materials, the confidence of flexing and fusing traditional and digital media and an acute sensitivity for representing nature, its  cycles and rhythms are just some observations about this year’s Utah Arts Festival’s Artist Marketplace.  Approximately 32% of the artists who applied this year for the festival were accepted. With a jury

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Daily Hampshire Gazette – Easthampton council backs One Cottage Street artists in rent flap

EASTHAMPTON — A galvanized arts community worried about looming rent hikes for artists who rent space at Cottage Street Studios downtown secured the backing of the City Council on Wednesday. At an emotional meeting featuring crying and shouting, the council unanimously passed a nonbinding resolution affirming the city’s commitment to affordable artist work spaces. Councilors

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Country Artists Put New Spin on Beyoncé’s Classic Tracks, Including “Irreplaceable” and “Drunk in Love”

A group of country artists have come together with Apple Music to put out covers of Beyoncé‘s classic songs such as “Irreplaceable,” “Drunk in Love,” and more. Six Black country artists, some of which appeared on Beyoncé’s new album Cowboy Carter, together with Apple Music Nashville Sessions, have released the covers on the platform. Tiera

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Veteran Nigerian Visual Artist Zinno Orara Dies at 60

Veteran Nigerian visual artist, Zinno Orara, has passed away at the age of 60. The announcement was made by his colleague, Gab Awusa, on Wednesday via Facebook. “My friend, my brother has gone home to be with the Lord … .Rest in peace Zinno Orara,” Awusa posted. Meanwhile, another colleague, Biodun Omolayo, the founder of

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