“Art That Bonds” went from just more than 100 attendees its first year to more than 300 in 2024 and could be even bigger in 2025, according to Dr. Julius Bailey, founder and director of Dance Stomp Shake. He credits involvement of more families, leaders of various organizations, community partners and individuals including SMoA educator
Art enthusiasts perusing Carbondale Arts’s 46th Annual Valley Visual Art Show might not notice the similarities between the goldfinch and raven displayed on the gallery’s left wall. Separated by an ethereal acrylic sunflower, the likeness looks coincidental at first — a singular bird looking to the left, each in a black and gold frame, one
click to enlarge Courtesy Photo / Little, Brown Picture book The Invisible Parade is co-written by San Antonio’s John Picacio with best-selling author Leigh Bardugo. It also features artwork by Picacio. San Antonio-based John Picacio, an award-winning visual artist known for work tied to George R.R. Martin’s A
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Hub City is celebrating Black History Month by showcasing performing and visual art from members of the community. The celebration at Jackson City Hall opened with a proclamation from speaker and president of the Jazz Foundation of West Tennessee James Cherry and was followed by performances from Vonda Peet and Ayanna
Whether a self-taught artisan or a contemporary art titan, one can make artwork just about anywhere. As the saying goes, the only limit is your imagination. And when art and life intersect, sometimes the distinction between the two disappears. As the National Trust for Historic Preservation can tell you, homes and studios from rural Kansas
Much more than marching The music school received widespread attention toward the end of 2024 when the marching band participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. But in music school terms, that’s old news; in late January the school launched a student-run record label, Greene Street Records. Major milestones in recent decades include the 1989 opening
James Baldwin and Richard Avedon, Nothing Personal from Mason Exhibitions Patrick Kelly: Nothing Is Impossible, Cody Gallery from Marymount University Negar Ahkami Y’All Go Rhythm from Museum Of Contenmporary Art Arlington This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development. Arlington’s visual arts scene is thriving, with a growing array
When Chattanooga realist painter James Courtenay James organized the first art critique night at the Association for Visual Arts (AVA) Gallery, four people showed up to share their work. Then the pandemic hit. The monthly event moved to Zoom, but rather than tapering off, more artists began to join. Now back in person, critique night
Visual Arts Round-up for February: Valentine’s Photos, Meet the Artists XXXVII, Blue Chips, and First Friday As the city warms up from our frigid, below-zero temps of January, the cultural opportunities have awakened from the frosty New Year. In no particular order, we present a list of visual arts exhibits going on for February, replete
The story below is a preview from our September/October 2024 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you! Meet four emerging Roanoke artists whose unique visions and compelling stories are capturing the community’s imagination and reshaping the local art scene. In recent years, the Roanoke region has developed a reputation for its commitment to the arts. Sculptures spring up