As the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright continues to develop in the legal sphere, a group of visual artists have scored a small victory in court. On 12 August, US District Judge William Orrick ruled that the companies Stability AI, Midjourney, DeviantArt and Runway AI were violating artists’ rights by illegally storing their
Did you get over to the Boundary County Fair last week? It is proof that the creative spirit in our community is alive and well. I enjoyed the long-standing tradition of walking through the displays of hundreds of creations. Ranging from quilts to Lego structures, pencil drawings to huge wooden creatures — the artistic spirit
Mahogany has established a new fund for early-stage artists and opens its first round of grant applications today (August 15). The global multi-platform music brand is best known for the Mahogany Sessions YouTube channel. Following the recent launch of its distribution arm, Mahogany Songs, the Mahogany Music Fund marks the latest stage in the expansion
A new record label managed entirely by students has been launched at the University of Sheffield. Octagon Records aims to help aspiring student musicians break into the industry while developing career skills. It also provides a series of masterclasses and production trips, and hosts regular open-mic nights. Musician Leo Howard-Cofield, who recently performed at Tramlines
MACON, Ga. — A Macon band is climbing the roller coaster of hometown fame after contributing to the local music scene for over a year. “Macon Music Revue” just secured a new opportunity that they hope will help them continue to grow. The group is made up of 5 people that all have an interest
As the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright continues to develop in the legal sphere, a group of visual artists have scored a small victory in court. On 12 August, US District Judge William Orrick ruled that the companies Stability AI, Midjourney, DeviantArt and Runway AI were violating artists’ rights by illegally storing their
This exhibition is the second in a series highlighting contemporary Bay Area artists in the de Young Museum’s collection. The installation explores how artists relate to their environments through place: place as the physical land, place as heritage, place as the imaginary and place as belonging. Several artists examine climate change and its local impact. In
This summer eight local artists are selling their goods in tiny, metal boxes right on Seattle’s downtown waterfront walkway. It’s just a pilot program for now with a scattered schedule, but the vendors could be back next year. Flor Moreno has never sold her shirts and earrings in a store before. For the past two
Tuesday, Sept. 5 is World Art Drop Day. Denver Arts & Venues is calling on local artists, businesses and community members to participate. DENVER — Artists and art lovers alike, mark your calendars. Sept. 5 marks a citywide art scavenger hunt, and everyone’s invited. Tuesday, Sep. 5 is World Art Drop Day, and Denver Arts
b. Robert Moore’s works are an exploration of identity. Tobias “Borg” Tyler Multidisciplinary artist b. Robert Moore drew as a child but didn’t start painting seriously until 2017, as a way to facilitate healing after struggling with addiction. He credits art with saving his life, which isn’t unusual for those who turn to creative pursuits