September 9, 2024
Artists

Local artist and teacher reunite at artist’s reception at Gallery 194

Local art instructor Jacqueline Piechowski enjoyed catching up with Kathryn Bailey, whose artwork is currently on exhibit at Gallery 194 in downtown Lapeer. LAPEER — The current exhibit at Gallery 194 in downtown Lapeer celebrates the art of local artist Kathryn Bailey. But Bailey — who was born without hands — didn’t find her love

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A new technique of artistic expression

Adorned in a daura-suruwal and dhaka topi set, Nelson Ferreira welcomes visitors to his PlatiGleam exhibition at Nepal Art Council, on display until April 2. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by seemingly blank white canvases hanging on the walls. Even if you get really close and stare for hours, you won’t see much. But don’t

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Artists gather on Westside for The Session Mural Festival

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Nearly 100 artists from Tucson and beyond gathered on the Westside this weekend to create a collaborative mural. They’re painting as part of the Southwest Beautification Project’s first mural festival. One of the founders of SWBP said they hope this is the first of many. The theme this year is “Bring

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King Charles to launch residencies for Caribbean artists at Dumfries House

The King has joined forces with England rugby player Maro Itoje to launch an “artist in residence” programme for African, Caribbean and diaspora artists at Dumfries House, his Scottish estate. ‌His charity, The King’s Foundation, said the collaboration would give up-and-coming artists the chance to live and work at the sprawling 18th century property for

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A harbinger of the health of the local arts scene

Opinion editor’s note: Star Tribune Opinion publishes a mix of national and local commentaries online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• After many years working across the arts disciplines in Minnesota, attending numerous national conferences and going on many site visits to see and experience the local arts culture in whatever

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Elementary school artists showing their work at Edmonds’ Graphite Arts Center April 18-20

Edmonds’ Graphite Arts Center will be showing over 300 pieces of art April 18-2o that were created by Edmonds School District students. Graphite Arts Center, located at 202 Main Street in Edmonds, is open from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, 1-5 p.m. on Friday and 12-4 p.m. on Saturday.  The display will showcase student art and

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Visual artists

Ramadan rituals inspire visual arts, say Qatari artists

The atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadan serves as a source of inspiration for Qatari artists, including visual artists and photographers, due to the blending of spiritual dimensions and social heritage in people’s relationship with their religion and daily lives.Qatari creatives celebrate the aesthetics of heritage and cultural identity in their artistic works, drawing

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Beyoncé sends flowers to country artists Mickey Guyton, K. Michelle

Beyoncé’s gratitude for the women who came before her took the form of lush floral bouquets this weekend as she released her eighth studio album. Cowboy Carter, Bey’s foray into country music, dropped on Friday to acclaim, controversy, and constant replays on steaming services worldwide. But in the middle of the frenzy, the 42-year-old Grammy

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Three MGCCC Visual Arts students clinch statewide awards

Photos: (1) From left are Kylie Nadzieja, Ciara Ano, Brianna Hoggatt (2) Kylie Nadzieja’s “Horse Slices” (3) Kylie Nadzieja’s “Fish Windchimes” (4) Ciara Ano’s “Self-Portrait” (5) Brianna Hoggatt’s “Self-Portrait” Three talented visual arts students from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus have captured prestigious awards at the Mississippi Community College Art Instructors Association

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It’s wasteful and it pisses me off

In a recent candid interview with Billboard, Billie Eilish, a prominent figure in the contemporary music scene, voiced her concerns over the environmental impact of the music industry’s production practices. With an impressive following that underlines her influence-over 66 million monthly listeners on Spotify and 110 million Instagram followers-Eilish‘s words carry substantial weight, sparking discussions

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