Her brush goes beyond sight
With a deep God-given belief that she was not only born to paint, but also speak through a brush with her artwork, Patricia Wietholter was only four when she began…
Month: May 2011
His pictures talk a thousand words
The art of photography can take years of work to finally achieve that satisfying impact of a professional artist. Rarely does anyone pick up a camera and immediately…
A life undressed
Photographs of brightly painted doors march through a combination of oil and watercolor canvas titled, “Door Corps.” A lily in vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow in quantifying detail…
Artist Services
Need help to photograph? or Prepare your images for competition? or Write a grant proposal? or Frame your artwork? We have a wide range of high professional specialists who will…
Blacks, whites, depth and whales
Ever so often in this column we answer a few questions that have been asked of Wassenberg Art Center instructors. Q. I’VE HEARD THAT IT’S NOT GOOD TO…
Performing Arts-Theatre
“Chair-ity Art”
Artists have begun painting cast-off and Adirondack chairs in earnest for the upcoming “Chair-ity” Auction, June 3 and 4, during the ArtRageous on Main festival. The only rule is…
It’s official: Capilouto to reign
UPDATE: With a unanimous final vote today (Tuesday, May 3), the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees selected University of Alabama Birmingham Provost Eli Capilouto to be UK’s 12th president. He…
New show ‘write’ around the corner
(NWPR-OH) – Opening Friday, May 13 at Arts Place, Collective Center, “Letters to Ohio” is an exhibit by artist Elizabeth Kauffman, who says, ““The idea behind the show is…
Victoria! Victoria! to ‘role’ again
(PNAN-USA) – The steps in becoming an actor takes much more than ‘I can do that’ confidence, however to achieve one’s rightful place on the marquee, in order to…
Festival is a state library highlight
    (AAPNW-OH) – What more can readers of all ages and interests ask? – It’s open to all, free and no registration required – and all one has to do…
Voices to give artworks visual life
(PNAN-VA) – On Saturday, May 14 from 1:00-2:30 pm, the program, “Artistic Verses,” which is in its 18th year as well as a partnership between Peninsula Fine Arts Center…
She is no longer in the box
The moon pours over a low set of trees as you feel yourself trudging through thick white snow to either the barn that sits off to your left or…
Do You See What I See?
Listening to an artist speak through one of their paintings is not as philosophical as it may sound. Every fluid brushstroke, every mixture of color, every shadow cast upon…
Freshness of springtime sounds
    There has been a continuing spate of superb early music recordings this spring. As always, this is a rich and competitive genre with long term growth potential. Among the…
Everything is coming up Rosewood
(NWPR-OH) – Making a statement has never been more prevalent than when you first step into the city limits of Kettering, Ohio. It is situated in Montgomery County just…
Show has new twists this year
There has been plenty of activity here at the Wassenberg Art Center over the last couple of weeks! In addition to our current double exhibit “The Art of Therapy”…
Show about being woman
(NWPR-IN) – Opening Thursday, May 5 in the Hugh N. Ronald Gallery at Arts Place, Portland Center, “Embracing the Stitch: Fabric Chronicles” features works by Cathy Jeffers. “I have…
Wind Quintet are classical gems
(PNAN-NY) – A fresh, dynamic group of musicians has emerged to create a new angle on classical music and storytelling, making the art of music-telling stories a delightful learning…
Square Dancing is anything but square
A kaleidoscope of vivid color uniformly flows across the dance floor, creating the impression of an opening flower on a warm summer day. Blues, reds, violets, and a splash…
A chit chat with David Poxon
It has been a cornerstone in the international art world since 1907. Known for its tedious selection of “the best of the best”, any artist elected into this distinguished entity,…