Jan. 6—SHARON — From a black-and-white photograph to a three-dimensional mobile, artwork of all forms of media is on display for the inaugural Random Acts of Artists Juried Exhibition in the Hope Center for Arts and Technology in Sharon. Held in the Loft Gallery of the center, also known as the HopeCAT, a special reception […]
Artist Galal Yousif managed to flee Sudan when conflict erupted earlier this year with only a few belongings stuffed into a small backpack. The turmoil and bag, in which he had crammed his passport, two pairs of jeans, five shirts and a car key, is depicted in his painting Man With a Heavy Heart. He […]
The 2024 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series is looking for local artists to paint during the performances. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Every Friday, the city will be hosting a live music event for 10 weeks. Read: 9 places to see Christmas lights in Central Florida Artists can apply for free and will be […]
In 2022, Elizabeth Williams only worked 11 days as a courtroom sketch artist, relying on her other job as an illustrator to pay the bills. This year, work exploded. Williams has covered these cases since the 1980s, providing sketches for outlets such as the Associated Press and CNN as countless celebrities made their way through […]
More than 330 LGBTQ+ artists and counting have signed an open letter calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The letter, entitled Queer Artists for Palestine, stated that the LGBTQ+ community “has a role to play” in opposing human rights violations. It was signed by actors and musicians such as Phoebe Bridgers, Kehlani, […]
Dec. 17—ROCHESTER — A variety of participants and spectators gathered together for sweet treats, raffle prizes and an intense latte art competition on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Café Steam held its second annual holiday latte art competition at its One Discovery Square location. There were 18 participants in the single-elimination, bracket-style tournament with three local […]