August 30, 2024
Visual artists

Museum for Black Girls: “We CU: A Visual Celebration of Black Womanhood, Presence, and Connectedness” | Art Museum

On view February 10 – July 13, 2024 Opening celebration February 9 from 4:30–6:30. Light refreshments will be served.  This exhibition is presented by The Museum for Black Girls, directed by Charlie Billingsly and Von Ross. In their own words, Billingsly and Ross “explore the different ways that Black women are the foundation and blueprint

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Wicklow artist to showcase work at national exhibition for artists with intellectual disabilities

Joe Hallam ‘Sunflowers’. Joe Hallam ‘Helping Hands’. Joe Hallam ‘The Four Seasons’. A Wicklow artist is taking part in the prestigious Connecting Artists 2024 programme, which is an initiative that aims to empower visual artists with intellectual disabilities. Joe Hallam, a talented 23-year-old artist from Enniskerry, will showcase his artwork on a national level and

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Irish Visual Artists for Gaza, Deirdre Murphy and A Clatter and Drone announce Gig for Gaza in the Cobblestone

The fundraiser will be a mix of live music as well as a visual art auction. Irish Visual Artists for Gaza, Deirdre Murphy and A Clatter and Drone have announced a special fundraising gig to provide direct aid to Gaza, via the Irish-Palestinian collective, Gaza go Bragh. This event will take place on Tuesday June

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Art Crawl And Reception Celebrating MCB 9 Local Visual Artists In Harlem

June 20, 2024 Join MCB 9 as we showcase and honor the talented visual artists in our community. This is a great opportunity to support our local creatives and immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene in West Harlem. Enjoy and maybe even discover your new favorite artist! Don’t miss out on this exciting event

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How Creator Labs Buoyed Daveed Baptiste’s Practice – SURFACE

The past three years have signaled a momentous shift for Daveed Baptiste. The 27-year-old photographer, fashion designer, and visual artist is continually inspired by his Haitian-American heritage and the formative role that living in Miami and New York has played in his life. His garments, photographs, and moving image works are unflinching portraits of his intersectional

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Artist Celebrates Everyday Women in “Ngemva Kokuqubuka – After Precarity”

Visual artist Bambo Sibiya’s latest solo exhibition, “Ngemva Kokuqubuka – After Precarity,” at Circa Gallery in Johannesburg, honours the beauty, dignity, and strength of everyday women. Inspired by his mother, Sibiya’s work challenges societal constructs of power and status, presenting black South African women in a regal and empowered light.   Johannesburg, South Africa (19

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‘Promil kid,’ visual artist CJ De Silva-Ong passes away

MANILA, Philippines — Visual artist CJ De Silva-Ong has passed on, her husband confirmed today. She was 36.  Ong said that his wife, CJ, suffered two strokes.  “She fought to the very end. Sadly, yesterday at 10:45 a.m., while in the ICU (intensive care unit), our beloved CJ suffered two strokes, and finally became one

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Christina Quisumbing Ramilo gives new life to forgotten objects

The visual artist, art educator, and curator talks about breaking down wholes, building monuments to the impermanent, and following one’s passion (while suffering its consequences)   “Follow your passion and suffer the consequences. Experiment, fail, discover, learn.”—Christina “Ling” Quisumbing Ramilo Christina “Ling” Quisumbing Ramilo is a self-confessed “art addict.” The visual artist, art educator, and

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Minnesota State Fair ends popular commemorative art program

The Minnesota State Fair has ended its commemorative art program, a surprise to past participants. For the past 20 years, the fair had commissioned a Minnesota artist or duo to create a work of art about the fair, which included an original work, 100 limited edition signed prints, and 2,500 posters. “With [the commemorative art

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Troy University’s Will Jacks awarded fellowship by Alabama State Council on the Arts

Will Jacks, Assistant Professor of Art & Design at Troy University, has received a fellowship from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, along with a $5,000 grant. ASCA fellowships are awarded to individuals working in arts education, dance, design, media/photography, music, literature, theater, visual arts and crafts. These grants recognize artistic excellence as well

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