October 25, 2024
Artists

Local artist paints second mural in Weston to help spruce up town

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – Makayla Beam, a local artist, recently painted a mural on the side of Giovanni’s Restaurant in Weston. Right off U.S. 33, Giovanni’s is a staple in the Weston community, and has been for the past thirty years. The general manager said the mural was part of a refresh for the restaurant.

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Music Artists You Should Know: DARUMAS

Although they first debuted earlier this year in April with their romantic lead single “Daruma,” funk trio DARUMAS are wasting no time and are jumping straight into the music world on their self-titled debut album and their recent performance at San Francisco’s Outside Lands. Up next, DARUMAS will perform at the Rumbazo music festival in

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Four artists chosen as Emerging Artists in Arts District Liberty Station

NTC Foundation, the nonprofit organization that oversees the development of 26 buildings in Arts District Liberty Station, is excited to announce the next four visual artists selected as part of their Emerging Artist program. After receiving numerous submissions for the program, the NTC Foundation has awarded four talented artists, from unique and diverse backgrounds, free

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Why Does Racism Inspire Artists to Respond?

Racism in America has often inspired great art from Norman Rockwell’s famous “The World We Live In,” depicting Federal marshals escorting tiny 6-year-old Ruby Bridges into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans to murals of  George Floyd with the caption “I Can’t Breath.” The most disturbing racism is when racist police and political leaders

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Somerville Artists Put Their Work On Display In Citywide Yart Sale

SOMERVILLE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — The Somerville Arts Council turned the city’s streets into an outdoor art gallery Saturday. More than 60 artists living in Somerville signed up for the council’s citywide Yart Sale, a yard sale that replaces clocks, chairs, pots, and pans with any kind of art you can imagine. “Biker vegetables,” said Ryan,

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3 Country Artists Going Against the Pop Country Status Quo

For years Nashville and the country music industry have taken heart for promoting and creating unoriginal acts. “Industry Transplants” and terms alike have made their way into conversations about banal music in production for the sake of monetization. To some, this is a disgrace, to others it is the music they enjoy. Regardless, it seems

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3 Forever Artists Who Died Too Soon in the 1960s

The 1960s were a tough time for many. While the Flower Power and Free Love movements were growing, the great impact of drugs and the Vietnam War took over the United States. From residents to popular music artists, people were dying left and right. Here below, we wanted to explore the lives of three such

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A look at some country artists who have chosen to quit drinking

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform at Zach Bryan’s Quittin Time Tour at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press Walker Hayes performs at Ascend Amphitheater on June 23, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jason Kempin, Getty Images Ashley McBryde performs during CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium in

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Fort Pierce – Backus Museum Issues ‘Call-to-Artists’ for the 43rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition – ‘The Best of the Best’ – Entries Accepted Starting September 4th

Fort Pierce – Sunday August 11, 2024: The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery is delighted to release the dates for its Call to Artists for the annual juried art exhibition, The Best of the Best. The Museum will be accepting artist entries by advance appointments on Wednesdays–Sundays until 3:00 pm, beginning September 4 through September

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Artists can submit pieces to Grayson Gallery for upcoming show – The Tribune

Artists can submit pieces to Grayson Gallery for upcoming show Published 5:00 am Sunday, August 11, 2024 GRAYSON, Ky. — Grayson Gallery & Art Center is looking for original artwork from regional artists for an open show.Artists have until Aug. 26 to submit up to three original pieces. There is no entry fee.On Aug. 30,

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