March 11, 2025
Artists

Staten Island Arts grants $450K to local artists

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – This year, Staten Island Arts distributed $450,900 in funding to 92 outstanding artists and projects, supported by contributions from the city, state, and several private foundations. Pia Kishore Agrawal, Executive Director of Staten Island Arts, hopes the funding will significantly impact both viewers and artists, leading to a cultural shift in

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Young artist’s work will grace Affinia walls

Affinia Healthcare is partnering with youth artist Symone Chatman to display her artistic talent at the health center’s Biddle, Lemp and new Ferguson locations.      “Symone has talented hands and a talented mind,” said Takisha Lovelace, Affinia Healthcare vice president and chief operating officer. “It’s a joy to be able to share this with our

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Artist of the Week: Anne Livingston

Anne Livingston is a Seattle-based artist who primarily uses oil and acrylic paint. She is also an author and director of The Ballard Collective. Seattle Refined: How long have you been creating? What mediums do you work with?I’ve been painting for 30+ years and have worked as a full-time artist for almost seven years. I

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Sing Out Loud Festival announces over 100 local artists showcase and music business panel – Action News Jax

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The Sing Out Loud Festival has announced an exciting expansion to its annual celebration of live music, adding over 100 local and regional artists to this year’s lineup. The festival, which runs throughout September, will feature free Local Artist Showcases presented by PNC Bank, as well as a Music Business Panel

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A Lincoln studio helps artists with developmental disabilities find their voice. It was almost shuttered

But advocates worry the state’s plan will make it harder for people with developmental disabilities and their families to get the level of service they need. They view a needs assessment that the state plans to conduct as a way to prevent Nebraskans from receiving the comprehensive services they’ve already been deemed eligible for.  “It

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Lollapalooza’s Emerging Artists Sing on Stage with Hearts on Sleeves

This year’s Lollapalooza again solidified itself as Chicago’s premier music event. While headliners took center stage, the emerging talents on display remained the most authentic and relatable attractions. Singer-songwriter Abby Holliday aspired to forge a personal connection with audiences. Based out of Nashville, Holliday illustrates the anxieties of young adulthood with songs “Earth-Eating Tree” and

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Sewing Fundamentals | Artist’s Apron

San Diego Craft Collective Sewing Fundamentals | Artist’s Apron Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 9 AM to 12 PM San Diego Craft Collective N/A $75 Save your space today! Sibling & Military discounts Sew & Personalize your own Apron! August 17, 2024, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come grow your skills with this customizable apron

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Beyond Banksy: the other British street artists you should know | Street art

Modern Shoreditch might be associated with overpriced coffees and members’ clubs, but 25 years ago – against a backdrop of abandoned factories, strip clubs and bombed-out buildings – it was the birthplace of an exciting new art movement. At the bottom of Leonard Street, at a venue called the Dragon Bar, guerrilla artists from across

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The artists breathing new life into listed building

A disused, listed building has found new purpose in recent months as a group of artists have transformed it into functional studio space. Founded in 1896 by Rev William Henderson, the Shankill Mission aimed to address the spiritual and physical needs of the area’s impoverished residents. The building closed in 2009 after serving as a

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‘More than just a gallery’: Thunder Bay Arts fosters creativity and community in downtown Alpena | News, Sports, Jobs

News Photo By Temi Fadayomi The artwork of Thunder Bay Arts Council artist Barbara Weisnburg is seen at the council’s gallery on Aug. 8. ALPENA — The Thunder Bay Arts Gallery in downtown Alpena is a cherished space where local artists can showcase their talents and connect with the community. For more than a decade,

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