March 10, 2025
Artists

Hochul announces funding for art and artists – Saratogian

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File) NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that the opportunity guidelines for art grants for Fiscal Year 2025 are now available. According to a news release from the governor’s office, $82 million in New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) grants are now available

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Artists

The Artist Amalia Mesa-Bains Builds Her Own Legacy

Over a long career of art and activism, Amalia Mesa-Bains has been a vigorous champion of Chicano culture and the experiences of women within that culture. Her altar-like installations, which draw from her own life as a Californian daughter of Mexican immigrants, command space with a dizzying array of personal effects and mementos. They take

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European Art

European Mental Health Week: The healing power of art helps people cope with the upheaval caused by conflict

In the first few months after Svitlana arrived in Burgas, a city on Bulgaria’s eastern Black Sea coast, she lived in a shelter and made money by playing violin on the streets.  The former music teacher who fled conflict in Ukraine also received support from the Bulgarian Red Cross in the form of food, clothes

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European Fine art

12 Epic Diamonds That Stole the Show at the 2024 TEFAF Art Fair

The 2024 edition of TEFAF has once again illuminated the corridors of New York City with its prestigious and diverse offerings. Known as The European Fine Art Foundation, TEFAF holds its acclaimed art fairs annually in Maastricht and New York. This fair gathers a confluence of the world’s most esteemed art dealers, showcasing an eclectic

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European Artists

New Study Ranks Top European Capitals for Art Lovers

A recent study has unveiled the top 20 European capital cities for art aficionados – and Italy hasn’t even made the first five. When planning a city break, the modern traveler may consider a number of factors. Are the hotels top-notch? Will there be any sunshine? Are there good places to grab a delicious bite? And importantly,

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Artists

Queer artist duo co-edits zines for Palouse LGBTQ community

Two queer artists were both showing work at John’s Alley Tavern in Moscow, Idaho, toward the beginning of Moscow Artwalk’s 2023-24 season. After talking for hours about their art and mutual love of zines, they became best friends and were editing two zines together within weeks. Mary Love’s “Queerly Beloved” and Kris’ “The Creatives” feature

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European Artists

Simply the best: New study ranks top European capitals for art lovers

A recent study has unveiled the top 20 European capital cities for art aficionados – and Italy hasn’t even made the first five. ADVERTISEMENT When planning a city break, the modern traveler may consider a number of factors. Are the hotels top-notch? Will there be any sunshine? Are there good places to grab a delicious bite?

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Artists

Butte County artists bringing awareness to mental health | Features

And it’s not just an art show. Mercer says there will be mental health resources available for people who need them. CHICO, Calif. – Butte County artists are bringing awareness to mental health issues through their recent work. In this week’s Wellness Wednesday segment, Action News Now reporter Camille Acevedo takes us

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Artists

Secondary Archive: Women Artists in War

UA artists: Katya Buchatska, Katya Libkind, Lucy Ivanova, Olha Marusyn, Anna Ivchenko, Inga Levi, Daria Molokoiedova, Marharyta Polovinko, Dasha Chechushkova, Olia Yeriemieieva, Sana Shahmuradova Tanska, Yuliia Danylevska, Kateryna Aliinyk, Viktoriia Rozentsveih, Karina Synytsia. PL artists: Magdalena Franczak, Katarzyna Kozyra, Małgorzata Pawlak, Ewa Zarzycka, Marta Zgierska. Curators: Alya Segal, Waldemar Tatarczuk. Partners: Artsvit Gallery, Katarzyna Kozyra Foundation. The exhibition

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Artists

Memphis Public Libraries hosts event with comic book artists

An Evening with Matt and Gene is an opportunity to meet legendary comic book artists Matt Wagner and Gene Ha. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Library Foundation is hosting a fundraiser on Friday, May 17 to raise money to help improve Memphis libraries. An Evening with Matt and Gene is an opportunity to meet legendary

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