Colony is an important word in Western North Carolina history. It applies to the linked families who pioneered the wilderness and to collections of individuals drawn, over a period of years, to communities of like minds. Tryon’s artist’s colony is the latter type. At the turn of the 20th century, artists with romantic inclinations, aided
The guys in Bad Dog, a folkie duo from Washington, D.C., weren’t hoping to get rich off the album they recorded this summer. David Post and Craig Blackwell have been devoted amateurs for decades, and they’re long past dreams of tours and limos. Mostly they wanted a CD to give away at a house party
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