Samples of Dorothy Gillespie’s work have been on display at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art’s annual outdoor sculpture exhibition, Garden Party, since June. In April 1979, Dorothy Gillespie was in town as artist-in-residence at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. This exhibition will be complemented this weekend with several more works by Gillespie … Read more
PLATTSBURGH — If you believe it, Eric Duval can do it. At Eric and his wife Elaina’s new store, E&E Creations at customer’s desire for a personalized gift — no matter how unique or random — is always fulfilled. BRING IT TO LIFE Whether that … Read more
Friday Bainbridge Bainbridge Days, 6pm, Village Green Park, concert followed by a film at dusk. Sponsored by the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce. Cherry Valley First Friday Open Mic, 6-9 p.m., Telegraph School, rk Thrift Shoppe, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Read more
Amid the misery of the world we live in, Paris-based Algerian artist Rachid Koraïchi believes art has the power to bring about change and is a symbol of hope. The Garden of Africa is the world’s only private, non-denominational cemetery and memorial that he personally funded to provide a dignified final resting place for hundreds … Read more
Artist John Bramblitt’s public works of art include this four-story mural on a building in Dallas’ Bishop Arts District. courtesy photo After losing his sight, John Bramblitt had to learn new ways to navigate life. “Finally, after a year, I was able to leave my apartment and travel around the city with my cane,” he … Read more
Gloucester is set to explode with activities for all ages this weekend during the Gloucester Schooner Festival. But there are just as many events on land as there are on the water. The Gloucester City Center Block Party on Friday from 5pm to 10pm is followed by an all day Saturday across the city from … Read more
Uplifted Ground by Michael Singer Studio (Photos by Jana Birchum) Do you know what there is a lot of at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport? Art. In a variety of forms, in sheer quantity, in glorious abundance: art. In fact, there is so much art at Austin’s great portal to heaven – whether in permanent installations or … Read more
A cultural and artistic success story has emerged from the clusters of golden spinifex and the rock red landscape of the Great Sandy Desert. Core items: The Warlayirti Arts Center was the first of its kind in Western Australia The Balgo-based center celebrated its 35th anniversary 400 artists from eight language groups contribute art to … Read more
That Art Museum of Oklahoma City has announced the upcoming grand opening of Highlights from the Rose Family Glass Collection, a new acquisition of more than 100 works from Studio Glass’s “Golden Age.” The unique collection, generously donated by the Rose family and honoring Jerome V. and Judith G. Rose, opens to the public this … Read more
When Starbucks opened its doors in 1971, freshly roasted coffee and loose tea were hand-filled into wax paper bags, the contents of which were marked with the black letters of a rubber stamp—such as Sumatra, House Blend, and Italian Roast. But when Starbucks transformed from a bean coffee retailer into an … Read more