More than 30 local artists have been awarded a total of $1 million by Kresge Foundation to pursue their dreams. This year’s cohort is the first in the long-running program to receive no-strings-attached awards of $40,000, which were increased from $25,000 each last fall. The awards were announced Thursday by the Kresge Arts in Detroit
The Buena Vista Public Library’s first Community Talent Show brought six acts to the Legacy Stage on Saturday, June 22. Spectators made the most of the shade on the hot Saturday morning, cheering on the performers. From a mini-musical performance of “Annie” to classical Spanish guitar, performers of all ages had a chance to share
Believe-owned TuneCore, an independent development partner and distributor for self-releasing artists, has introduced TuneCore Mastering, an AI-powered audio mastering service. The tool is designed to help independent artists improve the sound quality of their recordings before release. This new addition complements TuneCore’s existing services, which supports self-releasing artists across all stages of their careers, according
PETOSKEY — Artist Genevieve Ramos doesn’t shy away from telling people about the worst night of her life. That’s what she did this month at the Crooked Tree Arts Center as she spoke about her art and her life experiences. When she was 20, Ramos sustained serious injuries in a car accident that left her
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Konvi, Europe’s leading luxury assets fractional investment platform, has announced the launch of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in an exclusive Birkin bag designed by Alec Monopoly. This is a particularly exciting investment as it combines a piece of art by a prestigious artist with one of the best investment vehicles in the world
In response to concerns from numerous artists who withdrew from the 2024 event, SXSW has discontinued its partnership with the US Army and Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of weapons manufacturer RTX Corporation, formerly known as Raytheon, for its 2025 festival. The film, culture and tech festival, held each March in Austin, Texas posted the following statement
Last August, when Gagosian revealed that it had tapped the veteran Seoul art dealer Jiyoung Lee to run its operations in South Korea, speculation mounted about the mega gallery’s plans. A bevy of blue-chip foreign dealers have set up branches in the country in recent years. Would Gagosian be next? So far, the answer is
Emily Paige Armstrong had hoped to make a positive impact on her new community. The 2015 New Kensington-Arnold High School grad had recently bought a home in Sharpsburg with her twin sister, Catherine. Still in the process of settling in, Armstrong found an opportunity she couldn’t pass up. A request for qualifications was posted about
AFIELD Forum: Systems Change by ArtistsSeptember 27–29, 2024 AFIELD Forum at K1 (KANAL-Centre Pompidou): September 27–28K1 (KANAL-Centre Pompidou), Brussels, Avenue du Port 1 AFIELD Forum at CIVA: September 28, 7–8:30pmCIVA, Brussels, Rue de l’Ermitage 55 Kluisstraat For its ten-year anniversary, the AFIELD network is launching a new public forum on systems change led by artists. The
DJs are the heart of any music festival, setting the tone and atmosphere that attendees crave. Their influence at the BREAKAWAY Music Festival extends beyond mere music, impacting the entire festival vibe. DJs are integral to the festival’s success and are woven into the fabric of the event, contributing significantly to its overall ambiance and