February 8, 2025
Artists

Louisville exhibition highlights a wide array of Black artistic expression

The wall of the Moremen Gallery in downtown Louisville is packed with the work of more than 30 different Black artists. They make up the “Perspectives 2023” exhibition on display there. Gallery owner Susan Moremen said the exhibition came about through a conversation she was having with local Black creators Ed Hamilton and William Duffy.

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What happened when Irish taxpayers paid artists €325 a week for a year

The last few years haven’t been easy for Conor Matthews. As a writer and creative struggling to make ends meet while pursuing paid work, he found himself on benefits.  He was pushed to take any job he could find and moved on to do night shifts as a porter at a hotel. The job was

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Restoration Concert Features Trio of Classical Artists

The Restoration Concert on Sunday, Jan. 28, at 4 p.m. will feature a classical trio: flutist Susan Greenberg, clarinetist Michele Zukovsky and pianist Pierre Tang. The program will feature music by Bizet, Shostakovich, Ginastera, Debussy, Albert, Chihara, Brahms and Joplin.The concert is presented by the Restoration Concerts Committee of the Friends of the South Pasadena

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Brooklyn Arts Exchange Announces New 2024–2025 Artists in Residence

Cheri Stokes, Elisabeth Motley, and Ogemdi Ude are BAX’s new artists in residence. The Brooklyn Arts Exchange (BAX) welcomed Cheri Stokes, Elisabeth Motley, and Ogemdi Ude as their artists in residence for the the 2024-2025 season. Each artist will receive 450 hours of free rehearsal space over an 18-month period, an $8000 stipend, and advisory, marketing, and production support

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Founder of Interact, St. Paul arts center for people with disabilities, steps down after nearly 30 years

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A woman in her 70s, Bonnie Thorne is an artist. But she wasn’t always creative. “My kids said that I used to do a lot of paint by numbers, that sort of stuff,” Thorne said. “But I have no memory of it whatsoever.” Thorne doesn’t remember because of a stroke she suffered

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Labor of love: Artist’s decades-long restoration of historic Episcopal church in NJ

Donald Gallagher is a colorful guy. Literally. His hair, beard and clothes are sprinkled with multi-colored specks of paint. He professionally paints houses, but his latest “job” has taken 37 years — and counting. Over these years, Gallagher, who said he is “self-taught,” has single-handedly restored the historic and beautiful Grace Church Van Vorst Episcopal

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MOCA Bangkok unveils ‘Fai-Fah’ – a journey into creativity of young artists

The featured artworks stand as tangible expressions of the confidence and unique paths these children have forged, allowing their exceptional creations to reach a broader audience. Highlighting TTB Bank’s commitment to empowering youth, Prapasiri said the collaboration with MOCA Bangkok was a significant step to showcase the potential of Fai-Fah art students. “The partnership does

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‘Nine Female Visual Artists from El Salvador’

An exhibition featuring nine female artists from the Central American nation of El Salvador is scheduled for Sept. 3 through 29 at the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The exhibition, co-organized by the Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador in Taipei and the Central America Trade Office, was jointly opened by the visiting Salvadoran

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Artist’s Journey with Cancer Portrayed in “Most Valuable” Painting

Robin Marshall is an accomplished and well-known media professional, blogger, lead singer, songwriter, over-40 model, and visual artist. She is also a two-time cancer survivor. The former DJ and on-air talent spent over 45 years working in New York City, America’s number-one-rated radio market. While there, she created Jayne FM, a nationally syndicated radio program

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Devens seeking artists to make interactive mural – Sentinel and Enterprise

Thanks for Reading! Don’t miss this deal Get Standard Digital access to enjoy this article and more 4 months for $1 Already a subscriber? Login Overview of the Devens area. (COURTESY DEVENS ENTERPRISE COMMISSION) DEVENS — The Devens Enterprise Commission and MassDevelopment invite artists from throughout the state to submit application materials for consideration for

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