August 5, 2024
Artists

Caltrans and the City are Getting Ready to Redo the Murals on the Utility Boxes on the Highway 101 Corridor Through Eureka, and Some of the Previous Artists are Perturbed | Lost Coast Outpost

Current utility box art in downtown Eureka. Some of it, as you can see, is looking a little worse for wear. Photos: Andrew Goff. PREVIOUSLY: ### It’s been six years since the city of Eureka launched its program to adorn those big, ugly utility boxes that stand on sidewalks all around the city,

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The Fresno Arts Council is looking for artists to paint local murals

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno Arts Council is working with Caltrans and the City of Fresno to select artists to paint a mural at five different locations. The Fresno Arts Council is seeking individuals and artists to submit proposals for the murals by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 27. Organizers say that a review panel

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Tarell Alvin McCraney Reinvigorates the Geffen Playhouse

Tarell Alvin McCraney does not shy away from the toughest — and what he calls “provocative” — question facing theater-makers today: Who’s going to the theater to help them stay afloat? Theater as an art form has stood the test of time — but times have rarely been as existentially daunting for the business as

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Scott seeks portrait artists for five mayors not depicted in City Hall

Mayor Brandon Scott is looking for a few good artists. The Scott administration is seeking artists to paint portraits of Baltimore mayors who aren’t represented in the Hyman Aaron Pressman Board Room at City Hall, where the Board of Estimates (BOE) meets and portraits of city mayors have traditionally been displayed. Tonya Miller Hall, Senior

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Discover 4 Famous Artist-Print Collaborations—From Frank Stella to Pierre Soulages—in Artnet’s Contemporary Editions Sale

Behind almost every print and multiple that comes to market is a story of collaboration between the artist and master printer. This special, sometimes decades-long relationship couples the creative vision of an artist with the technical skill of a printer, allowing for the creation of something that neither could make on their own. For both

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: Cassie’s husband and fellow artists express support amid her legal battle

CNN  —  There’s been an outpouring of support for Cassie Ventura since news broke Thursday that she is suing producer Sean “Diddy” Combs over allegations he raped and subjected her to years of abuse when they were in a relationship. The singer, model and actress, who professionally goes simply by Cassie, made the claims in

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NHS artists share sparkling stained glass work – Superior Telegram

Northwestern High School students share colorful creations they made in stained glass class with art teacher Allison Melde and honors art with art teacher Charlie Hessel. A stained glass mosaic deer created by Caleb Wakefield, a junior at Northwestern High School.Contributed / Art teacher Allison Melde A stained glass mosaic of the University of Minnesota-Duluth

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YouTube’s new AI tool creates music with vocals of popular artists

Business By Shannon Thaler Published Nov. 17, 2023, 10:08 a.m. ET YouTube announced a new AI tool called “Dream Track” that takes text-based directions and turns it into a musical track sung by a popular artist — although some critics bashed it as the latest technology robbing music of its “human spark.” As of Thursday,

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Artist’s work rises from the ashes of a kibbutz attacked by Hamas onto a museum wall

JERUSALEM, Israel – From a distance, the new painting anchoring the Israeli Art gallery of the Israel Museum mesmerizes with its simple, but deep hues of red and black. Step closer, though, and squint, and something else catches the eye: small but deep cuts, chipped into the canvas. They’re a reminder of what happened on

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Monches community hosting annual Holiday Open House of local artists | Washington Co. News

MONCHES — Local artists in the tiny historic community of Monches are celebrating their 41st annual holiday driving tour Dec. 1-3. Once a year, these artists open their studios to the public to showcase their techniques and offer handmade gifts for sale during the holidays. According to a recent release, the tour will consist of

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