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Sculptures reveal artist's inner thoughts
In the art piece "Crocodile Tears," a weeping crocodile towers above a girl. She extends her left hand, touching the creature's chest in a show of comfort. Photo Gallery
The Pantagraph |
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Immersed in art
VALPARAISO Some artists go their whole lives never having a piece featured in a museum, others do it before entering middle school.
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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POP QUIZ: Jill Martinez
Each week The Advocate asks a different “quiz taker” for his or her current favorites in pop culture. QUIZ TAKER: Jill Martinez, 28, manager of The Brunner Gallery.
The Advocate |
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Picasso work breaks art sale record Down Under
SYDNEY: An abstract portrait by Pablo Picasso yesterday smashed the record for an artwork sold in Australia, netting A$6.9mn (US$6.1mn) at an auction in Sydney.
Gulf Times |
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4-H: Adult exhibit, crafts meant to inspire
A room in the community building featuring adult crafts has potential for more, two volunteers said. “There are wonderful things here, but there could be so much more,” said Carol Impola, Matthews.
Marion Chronicle-Tribune |
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Science and showbiz
If you want to see physical evidence that the Franklin Institute these days is straddling two realms - one old-world didactic, the other more showbizzy; one science, the other, well, not - take a trip up the ramp in the museum's Mandell Center.
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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Motorcycle as muse
Horse power and the artistic muse collide this week at the Historic Belknap Mill, where a unique exhibit of bike art by John David O'Shaughnessy is on display. Showcased alongside the mill's industrial age machines, the oil paintings and limited edition prints play up the contrast between historic and modern machinery.
Concord Monitor |
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Rock City reels 'em in
New jewel of city's festival scene glittered in its debut.
Detroit News |
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Sculptor picks up camera, uses it to create art
As a photographer, West Virginia resident Stephen Lawson works in shadow and light. As an artist, he works in the far more abstract media of space and time.
The Augusta Chronicle |
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A list of exhibits currently on display at area galleries June 16-25
A list of exhibits currently on display at area galleries June 16-25
The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star |
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Attractions
Discover an open-air and under-glass museum of more than 20,000 tropical plants, including a living collection of more than 6,000 orchids, in this 8.5-acre botanical garden on Sarasota Bay. Botanical art and photography exhibits in the Mansion. Garden and museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $12 adults, $6 children ages 6-11, free for children younger than age 5 and for Garden members. ...
Bradenton Herald |
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Fade to black
The Morris Museum next week will open a show of posters for Hol lywood "race pictures," that is, movies made for the separate (but hardly equal) circuit of blacks-only theaters around the country that thrived from the early 1920s through more than three decades.
The Star-Ledger |
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Art installations enliven of final days of festival
Market Square has been transformed into a carnival of sorts, thanks to the Three Rivers Arts Festival. There, visitors will find Nathan Green's "Dream Machine," a makeshift playground for children and adults that "encourages dreaming," says the artist.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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Oak Park High's arts program takes many forms
Oak Park High School has always been known for its high academic standards, but the arts add a little pizzazz to the curriculum. Drama, choir, band and fine arts classes help many students round out their academic curriculum before they head to college.
The Acorn |
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N.H. man fined for statue shen-ant-igans
A Portsmouth, N.H., man will pay for nearly tearing the head off a sculpture downtown. Last month, Thomas Mottola climbed atop a 7-foot ant in Market Square and twisted...
Boston Herald |
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Weekend Hot List
Glory days There won't be any balls smacked or pucks slapped, but the event at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum at the History Center this weekend will be Pittsburgh sports in ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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Gallery showcases local talents
The Uniontown Art Club's works can be found at Vincent's Gallery.
Daily Courier |
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Ant attacker pays big price in publicity
The man behind the decapitation of a giant ant sculpture in Market Square last month says the national spotlight on his "foolish decision" will haunt him for years.
New Hampshire Union Leader |
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WA News
Here are the male nominations for week five. Name: Michael Chorley Occupation: Croupier/photographer Age: 23 Star Sign: Virgo Describe your interests: Photography, playing poker and playing with my occasionally intelligent dog, Jhett.
The West Australian |
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CENTRAL NEW YORK NEWS
A high school photo project, "The Shelter Shutter Story," is on display during July and August. Participating Madison County middle school students took part in a six-week digital photography course culminating with photo shoots of the "residents" of Wanderer's Rest Humane Association.
The Post-Standard |
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Portrait Showcase
Exhibit of works in various media by more than 30 area portrait artists. Through June 22, Thursdays through Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; free Peninsula Art Academy (330) 657-2248
West Side Leader |
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Art studio's director resigns
After serving as executive director of Redux Contemporary Art Center for nearly three years, Seth Curcio has resigned his position effective Sept. 5. He submitted his letter of resignation to the board of directors on June 2. While reluctant to lose such an effective leader, the board supported his decision to leave and will begin a search for a new executive director effective immediately. ...
The Post and Courier |
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Jefferson reviving legacy of Crawford Long Museum
[ JEFFERSON - Walking through the Crawford Long Museum on the city square, it's easy to understand why a patient might be afraid of the doctor.
Athens Banner-Herald |
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Contact 6: Scheer Photography
Contact 6 Alert: Customers say a local photographer is causing them Scheer Madness. FOX 6's Katrina Cravy shows you why they don't want you to be taken, too.
FOX 6 News Milwaukee |
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Panel backs tennis club in dispute with museum
A Kansas City Council committee on Wednesday took a step toward essentially halting the Nelson museum's expansion plan for a building leased by the Rockhill Tennis Club.
The Kansas City Star |
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