Trees
I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks…
Art-to-Art Palette Journal
Show examines Grub beyond body fuel need
PORTLAND, OR (PNAN) – Closing on Saturday, December, 3, 2022, “The Art of Food: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation” is an exhibition at the…
Astonishing awe-inspiring art is stupendous
HANOVER, NH (PNAN) Still on view at the Hood Museum of Art through March 19, 2023, “Ink Reimagined” is exhibition of contemporary Korean ink painting, including 23 works, many are…
Works pose new era questions
LOUISVILLE, KY (AAPNW) – On view at the Kentucky Museum through Sunday, January 22, 2023, “Natureish/Nurtureish” is an exhibition featuring Louisville-based artist Monica Stewart, who specializes in cut paper and…
An astonishing wild life survey
JACKSON, WY (PNAN) – Making its debut at the National Museum of Wildlife Art and on view through Saturday, April 29, 2023, “Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan” is a traveling…
Buckeyeian honored with an exposition
FARGO, ND (PNAN) – Born in Ohio in 1934 and growing up on a farm in Centerville, Hazel Belvo started her artistic explorations with the painting of individual cellular structures.…
Show is rich with historical empathy
CHICO, CALIF (PNAN) – Closing Sunday, December 4, 2022, “Footsteps to You” is an exhibition of the journey from pre-slavery to Civil Rights to today, telling the story of humanity,…
A tribute to an educator
HUNTINGTON, W.VA (AAPNW) – On view through December 30, 2002 at the Huntington Museum of Art, “Teach Them to Dream: The Art & Influence of Stan Sporny” is an exhibition…
Museum holiday events set
NEW YORK, NY (PNAN) – Opening to the public on Monday, November 21 in the Grand Gallery at American Museum Of Natural History, will be their annual Origami Holiday Tree.…
Youth art education builds character
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up,” said celebrated Spanish painter Pablo Picasso on the creative ability that each child…
WW1 impact is everlasting
KANSAS CITY, MO (PNAN) – On view through April 30, 2023, “Captured” is an exhibition at the National WW1 Museum and Memorial that explores how their relationships sustained hope, on…
Youth Art Competition set to open
SPRINGVILLE, UT (PNAN) – Opening Saturday, November 19, 2022, the “Annual Spiritual & Religious Youth Art Competition” is an exhibition for K-10 students living in Utah Valley, who have created…
A legacy of love for Mississippi clay
JACKSON, MS (PNAN) – On going “McCarty Pottery: Love. Life. Clay” at the Mississippi Museum of Art is an exhibition of works by Lee and Pup McCarty and how it…
Spotlight is on regional ceramic artists
FORT WAYNE, IN (NWPR) – Opening Saturday, December 10, 2022, “Fired Up: New Vistas in Ceramics” is an exhibition of work by contemporary ceramicists opening at the Fort Wayne Museum…
American invocation expressed in show
BENTONVILLE, AR (PNAN) – On view through January 30, 2023, “Fashioning America: Grit to Glamour” is the first exhibition dedicated to fashion and the first to present American fashion as…
A global survey of female originals
FRESNO, CALIF (PNAN) – “A Queen Within Adorned Archetypes” remains on view through January 8, 2023 at the Fresno Art Museum, an exhibition that explores new femininity and storytelling in…
Same forenames, different creative ways
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (PNAN) – On view through Friday, December 23, 2002, “Reengaging Ceramics: Bohnert, Hess, and Snelson” is an exhibition at the Coconino Center for the Arts in the Projects…
Making do with what you have
BELLEVUE, WA (PNAN) – On view through January 29, 2023, “New Art and Sounds from the Pacific Northwest: Indie Folk” is a show of works that are handmade, unpretentious and…
Preserving the way it was
BEMIDJI, MI (PNAN) – Opening at the Watermark Art Center on Thursday, December 8, 2022, “Gaa-miinigowiziyang “What We Were Given” is an exhibition featuring works by Manidoo Ogitigaan native artists…
A feast of rich traditions prevail
PORTLAND, ME (PNAN) – The 4th Annual Clever Cup is an exhibition and sale by Shop Maine Craft that provides Maine Crafts Association members with opportunities to expand their economic…
A pulp full of art in those grain
When you are an artist and your primary media is wood, thousands of images can come to mind. Vessels, carvings, sculptures, and other types of decorative art can make an…
Old methods live on in show
EAU CLAIRE, WI (PNAN) – Showing in the James W. Hansen Gallery, “Potters of the North: A Tradition in Wood Fired Pottery” at the Pablo Center at the Confluence is…
Century-old works have a voice
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO (PNAN) – Its debut was in cradle of the Indigenous Southwest in the summer 2022, “Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery” at the Museum…
Meet the clay artists
BLUFFTON, OH (NWPR) – Currently on view in the Grace Albrecht Gallery at the Sauder Visual Arts Center, “Inspiration and Innovation” is an Ohio Ceramic Invitational exhibition. A reception for…
Traditions have not detoured
CHARLOTTE, NC (PNAN) – “The Language of Clay: Catawba Indian Pottery & Oral Traditions” is a traveling exhibition organized by the University of South Carolina Lancaster. It is currently on…
Their roar of change is profound
POMONA, CALIF (PNAN) – On view through Sunday, March 12, 2023, “Breaking Ground: Women in California Clay” at the American Museum of Ceramic Art is an exhibition celebrating 44 artists…
A monumental exhibition masterpiece
NEW YORK, NY (PNAN) – “Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina” is on view through February 3, 2023 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The…
Cream of the crock show
RED LODGE, MT (PNAN) – “Objects of Desire” is Red Lodge Clay Center 2022 Holiday exhibition, featuring some of the finest utilitarian ceramic artwork being made today. Works by Kurt…
Why a ‘Quick Glance’ works in Plein Air
If you are looking for a way to explain the difference between Plein air painting and studio painting, Jay Brooks, an artist from Monticello, New York, finally offered the perfect…
Of power of the Pineapple
Very rarely do you hear about the disadvantages of pineapple. That’s because they are organic, flavorful, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and diverse for using in different dishes. Pineapple is…
Tips to maintain body health
Good nutrition is important to everyone in all walks of life. When you know what you are doing, eating well for every meal of the day is simple. Using this…
The magic of Blueberries
Blueberries are one of the world’s healthiest foods. They boost brain health, protect the heart and build strong bones. Unfortunately, blueberries are a seasonal fruit that can become difficult to…
Green and Black teas
Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water. But how much do you really know about tea? You might be surprised to learn that all teas come…
A Merry Merry Tree alternative
It has always been tradition to have a 6′ pine in the corner of your living room during the holidays. Outfitted with sentimental bulbs, handmade bows, garlands and twinkling lights,…
Creators unite in come home show
CHICAGO, IL (AAPNW) – Still on view through Sunday, December 11, 2022, “Passing Through: Artists from DoVA 2012-2021” in the Logan Center Gallery, the exhibition features recent work by 37…
How does your garden grow?
Growing your own vegetables is only as healthy as the plants and soil that is used. Go one step further and include mulch. If you select mulch that is riddled…
One huge homegrown talent
While The Artist Is Away, acrylic on panel, 20 x 16 inches, Debby Gregory It’s always amazing to watch how one’s talent can transform into an area of expertise with…
The art of the Crèche
Christmas is one of the most important holidays of the year for people of the Christian faith, and many Christian homes feature prominent display of a Crèche (French for “mangerâ€),…
Simple is beautiful
In the complexity of today’s world, we often scan a picture and miss the most crucial parts, but there is Dan Pyle, who has an eye that can scan any…
The Bad Boy of Renaissance Art
He lived not quite 37 years, but in that short span he was a rebel in both life and art, with a reputation for disorderly behavior unmatched by any other…
Freshen up with scent of cinnamon
Walk into any craft store and the scent of cinnamon will lead you to the decorative dried pine cones. These lovely reminders of the holiday season are hard to pass…
Drink and be merry
Remember when you would sneak that cup of coffee because your mom said that it was bad for you? “It’ll stunk your growth,” was the most popular catch phrase. Then…
A stellar review
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Hemp verses regular toilet paper
Americans use an average of 50 pounds of toilet paper, per person, each year. This accounts for millions of trees being destroyed. While the Western world has cut back on…
Air-Cleaning plants
Plants are nature’s filters for absorbing gases through pores on the surface of their leaves. It’s this skill that facilitates photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy and…
They are unforgettable
Lilacs often indicate the first signs of spring. Colorful, fragrant and full with bloom, they often turn on your memory bank that brings back a favorite story, a visit…
Cast Iron Skillet benefits
Sometimes technology doesn’t offer the best results. Take cast iron skillets, for instance. Made from pig iron, recycled cast iron and recycled scrap steel, one company in Tennessee has maintained…
A better ‘mousetrap’
Peppermint oil is used by exterminators to rid buildings of mice and rats. Saturating cotton balls and batting then stuffing into holes and corners will drive them away from the…
A profoundness in realism
We all appreciate vivid photographs that capture a gap in time when an incredible moment can never be relived. It is not just the picture that is burned in our…
Dream became real
Encountering new opportunities in our young lives often cause a favorite passion to sit in the back of the bus. Some finally toss off their dream as a silly notion…