The New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) and the Portsmouth Historical Society present the “Matter of Memory,” an exhibition opening April 5. This collaborative showcase will illustrate how the people of Portsmouth have reconstructed their visions of the past through the treasures they have saved and displayed. The exhibition will feature a diverse collection of contemporary
CHICAGO (CBS) – What began as graffiti under train tracks turned into a blossoming career for one Chicago man. He truly turned adversity into triumph, and now he’s helping others do the same. Graffiti could evoke a number of reactions, from fascination to frustration to fear. Epifanio Monarrez feels a childlike freedom that guided his
The program aims to support cultural practitioners, artists, and organizations by funding projects, programs, and activities that enrich the lives of residents in communities throughout Santa Barbara County. Information and guidelines are available at sbac.ca.gov/county-grants. First-time applicants must attend to be eligible. Applicants must be based in Santa Barbara County and provide services to Santa
Blue paper has been a popular artist material since the fifteenth century. Crafted from blue rags formed into sheets, this humble material that required expert knowledge to produce and had a profound impact on early modern European artistic production. As a middle tone, the material allowed artists to easily model forms in light and dark,
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by The Art Newspaper, an editorial partner of CNN Style. (CNN) — When Caspar David Friedrich died in poverty in 1840, he was almost forgotten by the contemporary art world. As his 250th birthday approaches, his reputation is reaching new heights — and the anniversary year is likely to propel
Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, addresses the opening ceremony of the 11th national congress of the China Film Association and the 10th national congress of the China Artists Association in Beijing, capital
Over the last four years, Tia Wood has become one of the crucially outspoken voices in music to represent an entire Indigenous generation. A rise owed in no small part to her viral explosion on TikTok during the pandemic, where she created a space for community that has since blossomed into one dedicated to educational
Any old artist can find inspiration in Natick’s historic buildings, open spaces, and dare I say, the Charles River dam. But it will be the truly exceptional creator whose passion can be stirred by the town’s stormwater drainage and management system. The town and Natick Center Cultural District are seeking amateur and professional artists to
Are gardens the art of the future? In recent months, several large-scale garden-focused exhibitions have grappled with the relationships between plants and history, technology, the climate crisis, and more. This isn’t to say that flora isn’t a perennial fascination for artists. Many artists have worked with organic materials to comment on environmental collapses as
NEVADA CITY, Calif. January 29, 2024 – What do local authors, jewelry artists, actors, musicians, directors, dancers, photographers, filmmakers, sculptors, painters, designers and all artists have in common? The Nevada County Arts Council is supporting them. But, what does an arts council do? How can young people explore their creativity and become artists? We checked