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
In the vibrant world of visual art, few stories resonate as powerfully as that of Rick Lowe Art. His journey is a testament to resilience and creativity, inspiring anyone who has faced adversity and risen above it. Rick’s story isn’t the typical artist’s tale of childhood dreams fulfilled. Instead, it’s about starting over and rebuilding
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
We came together to celebrate Black cultural production and critical inquiry over a two-day festival in Bloomsbury. This month the UCL European Institute and the SOAS Centre for Migration and Diaspora Studies hosted the Festival of Afro-European Arts, Performance and Scholarship, celebrating Black cultural production and critical inquiry. In a series of venues across UCL,
Art Zone open to all forms of art, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, ceramics and jewelry for September event in Cookstown NEWS RELEASE GUSSAPOLOOZA ************************* Gussapolooza Music and Arts Festival is excited to announce a unique opportunity for local artists to showcase their work and connect with industry professionals at this year’s event, which
On June 25, Meow Wolf will host the Artist Talk: Pride Month event, Conversations with Collaborating Contributing Creatives, a behind the scenes talk featuring Will Heron, Artist Liaison at Meow Wolf Grapevine, Morgan Grasham a Texas artist, and Robert Garza a Dallas-based illustrator, designer and painter which will be moderated by Imani Thomas, Social Media Manager