It has been a tough year in the art world in 2023. Strikes brought things to a standstill in the entertainment industry, change in the social media landscape has continued to diminish artists’ online presence, and the galloping progress of generative AI, which has impacted incomes and created anxiety about the future. So, as the
SPOKANE, Wash. — Local artists are trying to solve a mystery outside the Spokane area, where someone stole a leg from a bronze sculpture. The sculpture in question hasn’t moved a muscle since 1995 when it was installed by artist Phillip Levine outside the Spokane area. The bronze cast piece is called “Leap,” and now,
BRAWLEY — Nate Aguirre, also known by his stage name Nate Shy, is a young Mexican-American songwriter and recording artist who has been pursuing his passion and releasing his own music for six years now, an interest he’s had since his days at Brawley Union High School. “It started with friends in high school, just
BRAWLEY — Nate Aguirre, also known by his stage name Nate Shy, is a young Mexican-American songwriter and recording artist who has been pursuing his passion and releasing his own music for six years now, an interest he’s had since his days at Brawley Union High School. “It started with friends in high school, just
Laguna Beach is seeking artistic designs again for its banner competition. The contest is run by the Laguna Beach Arts Commission, with winners seeing their work displayed throughout town during the summer months. Eligibility for the competition is restricted to Orange County residents of at least 18 years of age. City employees, council members, board
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Colorful works of art capturing the layered and complex existence of humanity highlight this collection. The “Synthetic World!” exhibition by Abraham Onkst is on display Saturday through Feb. 23 in the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center gallery at the Community Arts Center of Cambria County, 1217 Menoher Blvd., Westmont. The exhibition features more
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – Nick Nisbet, or Ency, is a local Appalachian artist born and raised in West Virginia. Growing up, the artist always had a love for all kinds of creatures and critters, even the less lovable ones. This passion for the outdoors is what inspired his artwork. WIth pen and ink, he set
The Far Side Summary: Written and drawn by Gary Larson, The Far Side is a comic strip series that ran from December 1979 to January 1995. A worldwide hit, The Far Side explores life’s surreal side and uses a mix of humans and anthropomorphic animals. As of 2020, Gary Larson decided to pick his pencil
Joyce Jeffrey’s photo of Annie Chapati for her 2010 series Knot Bad (all photos courtesy the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History) What does it mean to be seen? To give others access to your truth? At the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, four Detroit-based artists seek to answer this
Kirksville Arts Association Kirksville Arts Association currently has 64 pieces of art on display in the Ellebracht and Gaber Galleries at the Sue Ross Arts Center. Twenty-three area artists from Adair, Macon, Scotland and Sullivan counties are participating in the juried exhibit, which opened Monday Jan. 8 and will run through Feb. 23. A reception