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AIO announces participating artists for the ArtFeeds project – 71Bait

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ROCKLAND – AIO has announced the artists participating in ArtFeed’s Artists-in-Action Against Food Insecurity, a unique collaboration between artists, Page Gallery and Maine State Correctional Facility, coming together to highlight and support AIO’s programs . Participating artists include: Lise Bécu, Hannah Berta, Meghan Brady, Beth Bull, Caroline Dishop, Ingrid Ellison, Ileana Appleton Foster, Eric Hopkins, … Read more

Noah MacMillan, artist and frequent RFT illustrator, dies | St. Louis Subway News | st louis – 71Bait

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click to enlarge Courtesy of Hitomi Inoue Artist, WashU alum and frequent RFT Contributor Noah MacMillan died in July. Noah MacMillan, a regular contributor to the Riverfront times and a graduate of Washington University, died July 31. He was 33 years old. His family shared the news of his death on social media on August … Read more

Murals under the bridge | news – 71Bait

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On the evening of Thursday, August 4th, a few dozen people gather in the Pacific Outfitters parking lot for a guided walk, ready to take in the sights of the murals that are underway for this year’s Eureka Street Art Festival. The tour is led by organizer and local artist Jenna Catsos, who has been … Read more

Colors of folk paintings from Ukraine glitter amidst the turmoil – 71Bait

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When the local Ivankiv History Museum in Ukraine caught fire under Russian bombardment earlier this year amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, a local reportedly risked his life to save 25 works on display at the museum. The exhibited artworks are by the late folk artist Maria Prymachenko. This incident aptly describes the impact Prymachenko’s work … Read more

Shonen Jump newcomer Akane-banashi is a brilliant new manga – 71Bait

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screenshot: Shonen jump I started reading Akane-banashi because I didn’t want to start a manga that is hundreds of chapters long. I thought I might try on a new series, cancel mine Shonen jump sub, then go back to pick at my game residue. but Akane-banashi caught me completely off guard with its expressive artistry, … Read more

“Rural” at Umpqua Valley Arts: “Art That Makes Sense in a World of Rural Values” – 71Bait

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“Aging in Place” by Janet Geib Pretti of Port Orford (painted bronze and wood, 19″ x 16″ x 13″) is one of the pieces in the Umpqua Valley Arts Show, featuring work by artists living in rural and small-town Oregon. Photo by: David Bates Oregon journalist and photographer Bob Keefer tells the following story in … Read more

8 Great Art Exhibitions You’ll Catch In San Antonio This Month – 71Bait

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Despite the heat, it’s a glorious month to visit these San Antonio art galleries and institutions for groundbreaking and genuine creativity. Rock out to Amy Shekhter’s vibrant pop art music icons at AnArte Gallery, or experience the movement, energy and power of Mexican dancers in Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo’s textured oil paintings at Centro de Artes. … Read more

Red Handed artwork wins $20,000 National Contemporary Art Award – 71Bait

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Saturday Aug 6, 2022 5:37 amPress Release: Hamilton City Council 05.08 Multimedia artist Emma Hercus has received the prestigious $20,000 National Contemporary Art Award for a “majestically layered” assemblage entitled ” In the act. The winning work was selected by Reuben Paterson, one of the country’s top contemporary artists, and a juror for the 2022 … Read more

First Saturday Night Arts Alive | Art lives! – 71Bait

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Eureka Main Street presents First Saturday Night Arts Alive on August 2 from 6-9 p.m. Our galleries, museums, theatres, bars and restaurants are open. Some companies continue to require everyone to wear masks and follow other COVID safety precautions to keep customers and employees safe. Please respect each company’s standards, be friendly and enjoy the … Read more

Fight copyright infringement of ‘Makaizo’ characters, manga and more – 71Bait

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Japanese anime and manga are very popular around the world and have grown into a big industry. At the same time, fakes and plagiarism are also widespread. Losses caused by counterfeits alone amount to more than JPY 1 trillion (US$ 7.5 billion). Intellectual property (IP) rights are violated both in Japan and abroad. As law … Read more