March 10, 2025

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BEST LOCAL VISUAL ARTIST: Jim Cone 2024 | The future of art is always in the curious imaginations of young, budding artists. Support must be positive, and roadblocks must be minimal

In November of last year, I wrote a column entitled Savannah’s Cubist: Jim Cone after visiting the artist at his Talahi Island homebased studio; I am delighted that this generous, likeable man has been selected as Connect Savannah’s Best Local Visual Artist for 2024. Son of artist Peggy Cone – who showed her work for

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Visual artist residency available through Salmon Arm Arts Centre

The Salmon Arm Arts Centre is inviting applications for two arts awards as well as a visual artist residency. The Blair Borden Memorial Arts Award and the Clara Anderson Music Award are for musicians seeking to expand their skills and experience. The awards are not less than $500 each, and can go toward lessons, workshops

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Art exhibit showcasing exceptional creations of 95 local artists from Central Luzon marks opening of the 12th Pulilan Mandala Art Festival in SM

Visual artists from Central Luzon as well as art enthusiasts from different parts of Bulacan gathered in a remarkable celebration of art with the recent opening of the 12th Pulilan Mandala Art Festival at SM in this town. The event, which has been spearheaded by the JEFARCA Arts and Historical Society Inc. with the support of

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Visual artist and filmmaker Ja’Tovia Gary on creating without fear – The Creative Independent

Visual Artist and Filmmaker Ja’Tovia Gary discusses the artist as a myth, finding your audience, and the many shades of representational politics. How would you describe your creative practice? I’m going through such a crazy transformation in life right now. I definitely am an artist, but I saw something recently online that said, “Art exists,

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Celebrating Health Profession Students’ Poetry, Prose, and Visual Arts < Yale School of Medicine

Care Taker These Small Things Hunger Black Motherhood in Medicine These are the titles of the poetry, prose, and visual artworks that received first-place in the annual Yale School of Medicine (YSM) Program for Humanities in Medicine (PHM) Health Professions Students’ Creative Writing & Art Contest. On May 2, the student winners were celebrated at

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Detroit Public Schools presents free Evening of Fine Arts performance

The best and brightest students of the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) will take center stage at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday during the district’s 55th annual Evening of Fine Arts. The free, 6 p.m. concert will feature performances by the district’s top instrumental music ensembles, vocal music ensembles, dance companies, and theatre excerpts.

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Anthony Lee (’16 Fine Arts)

swipe to read╲╱ Anthony Lee has always felt drawn to something bigger. For him, life is about more than just a pretty picture. It’s about engaging, connecting and making an impact. During his time at CCS, Lee was mentored by prominent Detroit artist and CCS Professor Gilda Snowden (1954-2014). Snowden offered Lee his first job

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Your Guide to This Summer’s Not-To-Miss Visual Art

As an added treat, Christopher Robin Duncan (an artist whose work regularly lists the medium of “time”) opens The Space Between Years at pt.2 at the same time — two cosmic, mind-expanding shows for the price of one gallery visit. Still from ‘Dirt Castle’ by Jibz Cameron a.k.a. Dynasty Handbag. (Courtesy the artist and Shapeshifters

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NEXTies 2024 Visual Artist of the Year: Eugenia Renteria Spotlight

Eugenia is an award-winning filmmaker and educator. Born and raised in a rural community in Zacatecas, Mexico, she brings a unique perspective to her work. After relocating to the California Central Coast, Eugenia has written and directed several impactful films, including “Amor en Cuarentena,” “Strawberry Picker,” “13 Años, 9 Kilómetros,” and “Tierra Fértil.” Her film

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Detroit Public Schools’ annual ‘Evening of Fine Arts’ returning to Fox Theatre

The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is hosting its 55th annual “An Evening of Fine Arts” next Wednesday at Detroit’s historic Fox Theatre. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. This free public event, taking place at 6 p.m. May 15, will feature performances

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