August 25, 2024
Visual artists

10 must-see Seattle art shows in February 2024

Staff Picks Studies have shown that being in nature is good for you — and for your stress levels. We know something similar is true about looking at art. So, how about art depicting nature? I don’t pretend to know the answer, but I’m convinced a visit to these 10 excellent art shows has a

Read More
Visual artists

School of Visual and Performing Arts presents two exhibitions at Bry Hall Gallery

Tweet tweet button for twitter Published January 22, 2024 CAPTION: A still image from the video installation titled “Repair” by artist April Dauscha. “Repair” is featured as part of the exhibition “Crabwalk”, on display at Bry Hall Gallery through February 1, 2024.  MONROE, LA – The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing

Read More
Visual artists

Founder of Interact, St. Paul arts center for people with disabilities, steps down after nearly 30 years

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A woman in her 70s, Bonnie Thorne is an artist. But she wasn’t always creative. “My kids said that I used to do a lot of paint by numbers, that sort of stuff,” Thorne said. “But I have no memory of it whatsoever.” Thorne doesn’t remember because of a stroke she suffered

Read More
Visual artists

‘Nine Female Visual Artists from El Salvador’

An exhibition featuring nine female artists from the Central American nation of El Salvador is scheduled for Sept. 3 through 29 at the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The exhibition, co-organized by the Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador in Taipei and the Central America Trade Office, was jointly opened by the visiting Salvadoran

Read More
Visual artists

Visual Arts Review: “Burning Down the House” — A Female Chorus of Concern

By Kathleen Stone These five artists do indeed make their voices heard. They shine as soloists, and their messages are only amplified when they join into a chorus of multipart harmony.  Burning Down the House: Women and Art in an Uncertain World at the Brickbottom Gallery, Somerville, through February 11. Kim Triedman, In the Garden,

Read More
Visual artists

I express my emotions, thoughts through art — Olowu

Ife Olowu, a 27-year-old visual artist, is the Chief Executive Officer of House of Designs, a brand that uses augmented reality in paintings. He tells NAOMI CHIMA about his career What is your educational background? My artistic journey began at the Yaba College of Technology Staff School, where I had my primary and secondary education.

Read More
Visual artists

Emerging Artist Program Awarded Four Visual Artists

Hey San Diego art lovers! We’ve got some exciting news that’s about to paint our local art scene with fresh, vibrant colors. The NTC Foundation, those awesome folks behind ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station, are giving four up-and-coming artists the keys to their very own studio space. Talk about a dream come true! Let’s dish on

Read More
Visual artists

KILDARE ART EXHIBITION: Tapestries challenge visual representations of female body

Patching Femininity is a new exhibition by Olga Anacka explores and challenges visual representations of femininity and the female body in western culture. Launching on February 1 at the Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, the artwork will be displayed until March 23. Comprising a dozen embroidered tapestries, this body of work is very personal, with images

Read More
Visual artists

Your guide to PhxArt Amplified 2024 at Phoenix Art Museum on Saturday

With the Valley’s spring festival season just around the corner, the Phoenix Art Museum is bringing back a beloved music and cultural event to give locals a high-concept alternative to high-priced fests. PhxArt Amplified Vol. 3, an all-day, all-ages “audio-visual experience,” will take place on Saturday at Phoenix Art Museum and transform the local cultural

Read More
Visual artists

Opportunity to meet the artists this weekend at Gallery Stratford

Guests can meet student-artists from Stratford District Secondary School on Saturday as well as visual artist Sarah Kernohan at her reception on Sunday Gallery Stratford is hosting a pair of receptions this weekend, offering a chance to meet artists with work on display.  A reception is being held Saturday from 2-4 p.m. for Perception: An Exhibition

Read More