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The Fabric of Freedom, Redefined
Why draw a line when you can sew one? That question and many others run through "The Thread as the Line," an intriguing if rambling group show at Arlington's Ellipse Arts Center. Curated by Cynthia Connolly, the exhibition gathers a sampling of youngish artists -- most in their 20s and 30s -- wor... Washington Post
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Tallahassee's Rev. O.L. Samuels took first place in Florida's Senior Art Showcase on May 15, winning $1,000 at a presentation at the Senior Center. His winning work — "Sara Elk," above, with rabbit skin coat, made of yellow pinewood — is on exhibit with other works at LeMoyne. Tallahassee Democrat
2008’s Lightning in a Bottle Brings Art, Music, and Green Living to Live Oak
Now in its fourth year, the Do LaB’s annual Lightning in a Bottle music and arts festival, held every spring at Santa Barbara County’s own Live Oak Campground, is quite literally about to explode. Santa Barbara Independent
Here's what's happening this weekend
Quincy-born painter Dean Mitchell, Tallahassee sculptor Sandy Proctor, Apalachicola photographer Richard Bickel, Tallahassee artist Eluster Richardson and more will have their works on display when "The Story" opens with a reception at 6:30 p.m. today at The Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, corner of Copeland and Call streets. Tallahassee Democrat
Book it
Gigantus Bibliopolis. That's what we call the new Barnes & Noble that ate Bradley Fair. You can check out this bookish behemoth, help raise money for the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum and hear some blues on Sunday night. The store, which opened at 1902 N. Rock Road last month, will let customers direct a portion of their purchase toward the museum group all day. There will be ... The Wichita Eagle
Exhibits
Theme Show Invitational Art Exhibit, 11th annual event with works by 16 area artists depicting coal breakers, landscapes of Wales, water lilies, Adirondack chairs, nature scenes, church steeples, birds, skyscapes, abstract scenes, lighthouses and portraits. Sue Hand Imagery, 35 Main St., Dallas. Today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, and Memorial Day, 2 to 4 p.m. 675-5094. Times Leader
ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS
Today Exhibit party for "Wrapped in Pride: Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity," 8 p.m., Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water, with gallery talk, music and storytellers. Admission $3, members free. Information, 316-262-7651. Saturday MayFest Contemporary Art Show, art, live music and feature film, "Across the Universe," noon-dark, Star-Vu Drive-In, Haverhill and ... The Wichita Eagle
Events
Mayfair Festival, 22nd annual arts and cultural festival with the theme “Art & Soul.” Included: four stages of music and dance, wandering minstrels, Renaissance-style tents with crafts, dance bands, Art in the Park exhibits, storytellers, culinary delights and children’s events. Cedar Beech Park, off West Hamilton Street, Allentown. Tonight through Memorial Day from noon to 11 p.m. $5. ... Times Leader
Confront(a)void -- 05/23/08 at Artyard Sculpture Gallery
Confront(a)void -- 05/23/08 at Artyard Sculpture Gallery Rocky Mountain News
Terry Campbell, Tsogo Mijid -- 05/23/08 at Pirate--Contemporary Art
Terry Campbell, Tsogo Mijid -- 05/23/08 at Pirate--Contemporary Art Rocky Mountain News
Controversial Exhibit Heads to Hawaii
ALA MOANA (KHNL) -- A controversial exhibition showcasing preserved human bodies heads to Hawaii. It's traveled the world and more than eight million people have seen it. "Bodies ... KHNL News 8 Honolulu
Minnesota family ready to watch as daughter makes space history
It's not exactly what you'd expect in a town of 68 people. Vining, Minnesota has an impressive, relatively large sculpture garden. KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Harvey Milk Sculpture Unveiled At SF City Hall
A bronze bust of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician to win an elected office of any prominence, was unveiled Thursday evening on what would have been Milk's 78th birthday. KTVU 2 San Francisco
Students at Waldorf draw land and faces
The Olympian's art page showcases artwork from students across all grades and schools in the districts we cover. Look for the weekly feature each Friday on the education page. This week's page features work by Olympia Waldorf School students in teacher Sweekriti Apple's eighth-grade class. The Olympian
Exhibits in the Week Ahead
"Dale Chihuly: The Exhibition,” May 8-Dec. 31, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive, 236-3 The Oklahoman
Paseo festival has much to offer
The Paseo Arts District will offer even more artists and artwork than usual along with a diverse li The Oklahoman
Music, art shows, learning opportunities abound in Cook County
Michael Monroe returns to Grand Marais performances following spring performances around the state, Pennsylvania and Toronto, Ontario where he will perform again in September. Cook County News-Herald
Photographer's camera captures heady days of jazz
ST. LOUIS — Herb Snitzer's photography from a half-century ago shows there's more than one way to The Oklahoman
Take a whirl with 'First Time Around' exhibit
NORMAN — "First Time Around” is the name of an exhibit of color photos that Norman artist Emily The Oklahoman
'New Drawings and Prints' on view at Lawton gallery
LAWTON — Birds and birdhouses provide the focal points, but some of them represent members of the The Oklahoman
School pillars reflect students’ ideas
Among the increasing outdoor attractions at Shawnee’s North Rock Creek School are three pillars bearing the artistic touch of many students. The pillars, located on the north side of the main building, are covered in colorful mosaic works. Each work is unique, and were created by NRC art teacher Elaine Coplin, her fifth-grade art students and some alternative education students. The Shawnee News-Star
RioFest's fate uncertain
HARLINGEN - RioFest has its financial back against the wall and will be forced to decide its future by July 15. RioFest executive director Kathy Preddy said the annual festival is $29,000 in debt. Valley Morning Star
Capturing the canyon on canvas
When people imagine the majesty of the Grand Canyon, they don't immediately picture the canyon engulfed in snow squalls and ice blanketing the trails. But this is the Grand Canyon that local artist Richard Chalfant captured this past winter in his landscape paintings. The Philadelphia Inquirer
Australia police say charges likely over photo exhibition of nude teenagers ordered to close
Police said Friday they expect to file charges over a Sydney art exhibition that the Australian prime minister called revolting for its portrayal of nude 12- and 13-year-old children. AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News
Nude show - charges loom
Bill Henson exhibition to go ahead despite police launching prosecution. The Age