art
New LINC gallery to build community through the arts
by (erictank)
Submitted 08-20-2013 under NEWS
LINC Community Revitalization Inc. (LINC) is embarking on a new neighborhood revitalization effort in the Madison Square neighborhood. LINC recently purchased the building next door to its headquarters at 1167 Madison Avenue SE. The project is...
Bingeing on sweet art at "Hard Femme"
by (DWalsh)
Submitted 08-19-2013 under OPINION
A show involving over 15 local, national and international artists, with approximately 90 pieces of mainly two-dimensional work is very ambitious, and inherently unwieldy. I wonder if we're getting used to viewing large amounts of often...
New UICA director works to revive hub of creativity
by (Holly)
Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
"We're going to be the hub of creativity for the up and coming artists," asserts Miranda Krajniak, newly-appointed executive director of the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA) at the corner of Fulton and Division. "There...Fashion designer creates clothes for expressive people of all kinds
by (empichot)
Submitted 08-13-2013 under OPINION
"One of my favorite words is "iconoclast," says Ashley Triệu, designer of the year-and-a-half-old Iconoclasp. "I would define it as someone who goes against the grain and feels comfortable breaking outside of societal norms...
Tiny Terrariums: Out of the Bottle workshop offered at UICA
by (mariah_kat)
Submitted 08-13-2013 under NEWS
As a part of the UICA’s Quirkshop Series, a Tiny Terrarium: Out of the Bottle workshops will be held from 7-9 p.m. on August 14 and 15. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members and can be purchased online before the workshop, with a...Volunteers needed for Free Radical
by (erictank)
Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Free Radical, an annual art event made possible by the Avenue for the Arts is seeking volunteers for this fall’s event. Organizing and planning will be discussed at Pub 43 on August 16. Anyone is welcome to volunteer. Free Radical started 10...
"Hard Femme" art exhibit to examine gender issues
by (empichot)
Submitted 08-07-2013 under NEWS
"Hard femme is femme’s iron-pumpin', boot-wearin', always sneerin' cousin," says Miranda Sharp, curator of the exhibit. "Hard femme is tough, DIY, takin' care of business, down 'n dirty and no-bullshit. Hard...
Artists Amanda Wieczorek and Taylor Cole Greenfield to host "Open Studio"
by (stevendavison)
Submitted 07-24-2013 under OPINION
It is a rare opportunity to get a glimpse “behind the curtain” into an artist's studio. Most art is shown in galleries with little opportunity to see the inner workings and space of the creative process. However, like the annual open...
Artists to explore nature with creations at SiTE:LAB at Blandford Nature Center
by (empichot)
Submitted 07-24-2013 under NEWS
SiTE:LAB’s installations at the Blandford Nature Center has reached its third year of giving artists the freedom to explore the forest and let their creative minds loose. This year the SiTE:LAB Blandford Nature Center installations will be...
Bullying
by (GAAH News Bureau)
Submitted 07-22-2013 under NONPROFITS
Bullying is a major conflict around the world. Bullying occurs constantly. Every day, every minute, every second. Bullies make their victims feel worthless. When bullies make fun of a person because of how they look, talk, dress, dance and about...