By Peter Walsh and Kathleen Stone Was John Singer Sargent just a talented flatterer of his wealthy patrons or was there more to him? John Singer Sargent, Nonchaloir, or Repose (1911). Photo: National Gallery of Art Two Arts Fuse critics were interested in reviewing the same show — Fashioned by Sargent, currently at the Museum
Three high school students at UNCSA have won awards in various categories of the 2024 YoungArts National Competition, which honors the nation’s most accomplished young artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts. Applicants are recognized as YoungArts Award or YoungArts Award with Distinction winners. Prizes include monetary awards which range from $250 to
The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis is accepting applications for Chair of the MFA in Visual Art (MFA-VA) program. This ten-month, tenured or tenure-track full-time appointment begins August 2024 with a three-year renewable term as chair. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the role includes teaching the
Since the passage of what critics refer to as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida, more than 40 similar policies have gone into effect in 22 states, according to the free-speech advocacy group PEN America. The American Library Association reported that attempts to ban books are up 20 percent this year nationwide, the highest
DOUBLE LIFE: Rick Sunderland, a gym and health teacher at Classical High School, opened live music venue Dusk on Harris Avenue in Providence in 2010 because of a passion for live music and a desire to showcase musicians and artists. PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO Other than his 30 years as a Providence public
JAMESTOWN, R.I. — With the holiday gift season in full swing, the Jamestown Arts Center is gearing up for its 12th annual Holiday Arts Market. Lucy Paiva, Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) development and marketing director, said the Holiday Arts Market is a festive and celebratory opportunity for the local community to meet and buy from
After an extensive process using students’ suggestions and collaboration with East Coast Entertainment, the Geist chapter of Mortar Board at Longwood University chose to bring Hot Chelle Rae as the headliner for Oktoberfest 2023. “I just may give some advice and guidance, but it’s really up to the students as to who they want to
PhDArts offers an international, high-level doctorate in artistic research for visual artists and designers. PhDArts is a collaboration between the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA) at Leiden University and the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague, The Netherlands. The PhDArts research trajectory consists of two elements: supervision of individual research and
KWEKWE-BASED digital visual artist Luke Mkandawire has paid tribute to legendary musicians Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, Tongai “Dhewa” Moyo, Soul Jah Love and Garry Mapanzure through his art. The art, themed Infinity, refers to the limitless impacts these legends left behind. Mkandawire started off with traditional art at a young age and ventured into digital art
In Summary Industrialized, third-party resellers have upended the live entertainment ecosystem in California with harmful tactics that hurt fans and artists alike. A proposed reform would rightly ban some of the worst practices. Jordan Bromley Special to CalMatters Opinion In the ever-evolving world of live entertainment, being able to attend or put on a