March 14, 2025
Artists

What does it take to be a courtroom sketch artist?

BURNSVILLE, Minn. — Cameras are appearing more frequently in courtrooms, but an age-old way to capture the moment is still finding its way into the spotlight. Sketch artists are helping the public catch a glimpse inside Donald Trump’s trial in New York. WCCO wanted to know: What does it take to be a courtroom sketch artist?

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Loop Youngstown looking for new artistic center building after sale of Ward Bakery Building in Youngstown, Ohio

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Three weeks ago, it was announced that Youngstown’s Ward Bakery building had been sold and all the artists renting space would have to leave. The task of finding a new space fell on an organization called Loop Youngstown and its plans for an arts and culture center. The group had been

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Mai Fest Returns To Blue Island Featuring Artists, Bands, Beer, Food

BLUE ISLAND, IL — Blue Island Mai Fest is back for a third fabulous year Saturday, May 11, featuring over 100 artisan vendors showcasing their unique, handmade goods. The fun-filled day of arts, crafts and entertainment runs from noon to 5 p.m. at Olde Western Avenue and Broadway. Over the past three years, Blue Island

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5 Songs Featuring Elton John Guitarist Davey Johnstone by Artists Other than Elton

Here’s wishing a very Happy Birthday to Elton John’s longtime guitarist, Davey Johnstone, who turned 73 on May 6, 2024. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Johnstone first collaborated with John on his 1971 album Madman Across the Water, and officially joined Elton’s backing band the following year. Johnstone has lent his musical talents to more than

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Mingle with artists at 20th annual Arts Council’s Sculpture Garden Party

Kemp Center’s Sculpture Garden exhibit, 2023 WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Munch on light bites and surround yourself with some of Wichita Falls’ finest art as 10 new sculptures are unveiled at the Kemp Center for the Arts. The Arts Council’s Sculpture Garden Party is returning for its 20th year to the Kemp Center’s nationally recognized

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Live Nation Concert Week 2024: Ticket Information, Artists, More

Live Nation Concert Week is returning, offering music and comedy fans the chance to buy discounted tickets to more than 5,000 events featuring some of today’s biggest stars. From May 8-14, fans can purchase tickets for just $25 to see live performances by more than 900 acts, including music stars Pink, Janet Jackson and Luke Bryan

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Visual artists

SF’s Zach Rodell Is a Go-To Artist for Tripped-Out Concert Visuals

He went to school for airplane mechanics and made a move to East Palo Alto in 2012 to live with a girl he met on a Coachella message board. (“I ran into Mark Zuckerberg once, and he wouldn’t let me pet his dog,” he quips.) He was working at a startup that made oil-less generators,

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How Artist Katie Hector Achieves Her Spellbinding Portraits Without Using a Drop of Paint

Viewers could be forgiven for losing track of time lingering in front of one of Katie Hector’s paintings, induced into something akin to reverie or reminiscence through their mesmeric ranges of color optically advancing and receding. Hector, an artist based outside of Los Angeles, employs a unique method of painting to create her spellbinding portraits—unique

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La Center’s dedicated artists to enrich the community in upcoming arts fair

Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com A new art-focused community group in La Center will soon hold its first annual event, with members sharing their passion for the arts. The La Center Arts Council (LCAC), will host its first arts fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at the Wheel Club Community Center

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Yavapai College Visual Artists Shine at Mountain Artists Guild

Article audio is made possible by CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. A Talking Glass Media production. Seventy of Yavapai College’s talented student artists have taken their skills off-campus this Spring, in a stunning exhibition of painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and more. Join us for The Yavapai College Visual Arts Showcase, through May 18, at the Mountain

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