Last Sunday morning, there was a collective groan in the art market when The New York Times told the stories of four artists who saw their auction sales pop in the post-pandemic art boom, only to see their prices dramatically plummet over the last year and a half. None of this is surprising considering the
Art history is a collaborative project, forever being written and revised. The legacies of artists are developed over time by a small army of contributors and shaped by forces beyond the art itself. Together they build an unwieldy collective portrait, one in which significant stories can sometimes fall by the wayside. It’s a treat, then,
Artists began work on new murals in four downtown Valparaiso locations, with the Valparaiso Creative Council encouraging residents and visitors to witness and, at City Hall, participate in the project. “We’re really ramping up the arts council,” Mayor Jon Costas said. The city plans to develop an arts district between the Memorial Opera House and
Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Rapper Ali Kharsa says artists are sharing their culture with other Syrians in Saskatoon while reintroducing themselves to Canada at large. Published Aug 25, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an
Isabella Al-Sharif reclaims the divine feminine with her awe-inspiring exhibit “Her Temple” at LeMoyne Arts. The exhibit displays artwork from more than 20 female artists and one male artist to challenge the unequal value of not just women’s art but minority artists’ work. The grand opening on Aug. 22 was a rousing success as the
Wichita’s Arts and Cultural Services Division has announced the opening of applications for art projects, under a program called Arts Thrive. The grants were made possible by a $75,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The city is looking to award three $25,000 grants, although the exact amount may fluctuate depending on the
Rogue Artists Ensemble, Los Angeles LGBT Center, and the Contemporary American Theater Festival’s Happy Fall: A Queer Stunt Spectacular is brimming with impressive craft. Jack Pullman’s puppetry design, aided in design and construction by Morgan Rebane, Greg Ballora, and Kelsey Kato, is clean, polished, and when deftly maneuvered by the capable ensemble, seems to breathe
Built in 1928, the neo-classical building that is the Miami-Dade County Courthouse, is also known as “Cielito Lindo” (beautiful sky) in reference to the view those jailed saw from the jail which once existed on top of the building. Now, the Miami-Dade County’s Department of Cultural Affair has a Call to Artists for local, national,
Artist Kris Leipprandt is working to bring more beach vibes to downtown Caseville with a series of murals on businesses. The murals are funded by the Caseville Downtown Development Authority Facade Grant, which provides money for visual improvements for downtown buildings and businesses. “I think it’s important to bring a fresh new look to the downtown,” Leipprandt
BALTIMORE — As an artist based in central Ohio, Michelle Stitzlein was awarded a 2023-2024 grant from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation recently. Of the 97 artists honored internationally, Stitzlein, of Baltimore. was the only Ohio artist awarded this calendar year. Past Ohio recipients include Christopher Burk (2018) and Aminah Robinson (1997). In support of Lee Krasner’s