November 23, 2024
Artists

Kootenai County artist visions funded by Jack Bannon Fund for the Arts

COEUR d’ALENE – Arts projects in Kootenai County are coming to life thanks to the Jack Bannon Fund for the Arts. Five artists, including Elaina DeJong, Doreen Graham, Keith Harrop and Joslyn Benak received grant awards Wednesday as part of the legacy of actor Jack Bannon. DeJong received $1,500 to cover expenses for her upcoming

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Artists withdraw from Toronto photography festival due to its ties to Israeli weapons manufacturer

In one of the latest protests stemming from the Israel-Hamas war, artists are boycotting Toronto’s Contact Photography Festival—an annual, month-long event that takes place throughout the city in May, with more than 130 exhibitions and 250 artists participating this year. Earlier this year, a grassroots campaign started encouraging people to withdraw from Contact due to

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Unlocking the artist: How Green Key selects its performers

This article is featured in the 2024 Green Key special issue. Since its inception 125 years ago, Green Key has changed dramatically. First billed as a Junior Promenade in 1899, where women would come to what was then an all-male campus to attend a formal, Green Key has transformed into the College’s seminal concert performance.

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Artists’ reception set for 2 local artists at Rangeley gallery

“Trout” wood carving by John Hooper. Submitted photo The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to host an artist reception celebrating the works of Rangeley’s John Hooper’s wood carvings and Phillips’ Nelda Warkentin’s quilts and oil paintings. The gathering is set for 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, in the

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George Mason University showcases Ukrainian artists | Arts & Entertainment

The exhibit focuses on the complexities of war  “Kiss Before the Evacuation”  Natalia Amirova Roman Rabyk Mason Exhibitions at George Mason University presents “A Closer Look: Conflicted Art from Ukraine,” a new show that delves into the complexities of war through the eyes of 12 contemporary Ukrainian artists. The exhibition, on display from May 17

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Apple Butter Festival Logo Contest provides new opportunity for local artists | Journal-news

BERKELEY SPRINGS — The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce has put together its second annual Apple Butter Festival Logo Contest, where people in the community can vote for their favorite design to be featured in the festival. The contest started last year when chamber Executive Director Jules Happy Rone and her team decided to

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BRYANT PARK PICNIC PERFORMANCES Adds New Artists To Summer Lineup

Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America announces new artists added to their summer lineup! All shows are free to the public and designed to be enjoyed casually – no tickets required – with more than 700 picnic blankets for audience members to borrow and ample chairs available. New addition highlights: Contemporary Dance

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3 artists from Bismarck and Hettinger chosen for ND Artist in Residency program

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department and North Dakota Council on the Arts have selected three artists for the 2024 Artist in Residency Program. The Artist in Residency program aims to support North Dakota artists in creating art inspired by the beauty of the state parks.  The program is a

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Erie County legislators make pledge to support public art

Last year, two Erie County legislators sponsored the Erie County Public Art bill. It was signed into law by the county executive. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Local artists have been struggling. Many are simply small business owners. Last year, two Erie County legislators sponsored the Erie County Public Art bill. It was signed into law by

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City Life Org – Seeking Artists to Create Five Public Artworks Across the Five Boroughs

NYC DOT Art Program, Community Commissions 2017, ‘Common Demoninator’ by Anthony Heinz May Artists are invited to submit public art proposals by Sunday, June 30, at 11:59 p.m. Selected artists will design and install temporary public art on NYC DOT infrastructure in collaboration with community-based partners New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner

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