A lasting mark on Maine’s craft community: Where wood meets vision
GARDINER, ME (PNAN) – A decade of teaching and making in Maine has culminated in a major honor for Yuri Kobayashi, a furniture and sculpture artist, who has received of…
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Tapestries: Profound masterpieces of human artistry
A quilt is made of fragments: scraps of cloth, each carrying its own color and history. In “Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt” those fragments become something larger—and heartbreakingly incomplete. The…
Landmark show pairs monumental works
RALEIGH, NC (PNAN) – On view November, Sunday, 22, 2026, “Basquiat × Banksy” at the North Carolina Museum of Art, marks the first time Banksy’s work has been exhibited at…
Footprints of ghostly intricate works
BLOOMINGTON, MN (PNAN) – Set to open Friday, November 20, 2026 in the Atrium Gallery at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, “Contours of the Past and Today” is a…
Hallways feels like home
BISMARCK, ND (PNAN) – A selection of winning photographs from the 2026 Governor’s Photo Contest is also on display in the hallways surrounding the Governor’s staff offices. This year’s entries…
Textiles and Eco-Prints on display at the Capitol
BISMARCK, ND (PNAN) – On view through December 2026, a collection of textiles and eco-prints by North Dakota artist Amanda Heidt, is on view of the North Dakota State Capitol.…
A vibrant network of images, associations and stories
DES MOINES, IA (PNAN) – On view at the Des Moines Art Center through January 24, 2027, in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery, the exhibition, “Let Us Gather in a…
Reflections of remembrances
DES MOINES, IA (PNAN) – In recognition of World AIDS Day, at the Des Moines Art Center presents “A Day With(out) Art” on Sunday, November 29, 2026, from 1:30-3:30 pm…
Era of Romance
The masters of the Arts and Crafts movement contributed greatly to the architecture of today, even though their main goal never materialized. Nonetheless, this Movement in America is not forgotten.…
Works tells the entire story
Ceramic artist Ryan Myers of Madison, Wisconsin says, “I was raised on cartoons and comic books, superheroes and villains. I grew up around Native American artifacts and American antiques. I…
They built the ‘baseball diamond’
Could it be that Robbi Fritz Portela heard similar voices “If you build it, they will come” as in the movie, “Field of Dreams”? Unbeknownst to AAPJ, the fact is…
Newspaper is no dying breed
Small town newspapers are a landmark of a community. They keep neighbors and friends informed of upcoming events, honors and other involvements that are important in addition to local news. …
Creative Insecurity
? Why do I spend time creating things – writing, painting pictures, arranging a collage? Sometimes I think I am wasting my time. My work seems mediocre compared to others,…
A Flowing River
Like a flowing river our life is constantly changing hitting rough waters and stony shores. Then lying in peace within tranquil pools and some days we are tossed hither and…
How to re-use and re-purpose
Artists have been doing this for years. Metal sculptures from re-purposed tin, fabric-infused paintings from scraps and tires that make darling outdoor furniture and planters are just a few of…
From envelopes to easels: Inside Dayton’s living, breathing creative village
DAYTON, OH (NWPR) – The heavy timber doors of Front Street Art Studios & Galleries do more than just swing open—they breathe. Step inside the sprawling, three-building industrial complex at…
A spiritual invite show
NEW YORK CITY, NY (PNAN) – Opening Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), in the Marie-Josee and Henry Kravis Studio, “No Smoking” exhibition by video…
A cornerstone of artist-owned art
FORT WAYNE, IN (NWPR) – Since its founding in the fall of 1983, the Orchard Gallery of Fine Art has stood as a cornerstone of the Fort Wayne creative landscape.…
Big-City sophistication of Harbor Country’s hidden contemporary gem
THREE OAKS, MI (AAPNW) – Tucked away in the southwestern corner of Michigan, just seven miles east of the lake’s shoreline and a scenic 75-mile drive from downtown Chicago, sits…
A beloved body of work
BENTONVILLE, AR (PNAN) – On view at Crystal Bridges Museum through March 29, 2027, “Grandma Moses: A Good Day’s Work” repositions Anna Mary Robertson (1860–1961) as a multidimensional force in…
Museum transformed into an all-in-one crown jewel
TULSA, OK (PNAN) – After more than five years for the demolition of its original facility and construction of a new museum, Gilcrease is scheduled to open to the public…
The End of the Road and the Birth of American Modernism
PROVINCETOWN, MA (PNAN) – Perched at the extreme, wind-swept tip of Cape Cod where the Atlantic Ocean meets Cape Cod Bay, Provincetown, Massachusetts—affectionately known as “P-town”—holds the undisputed mantle of…
In the footsteps of his forefathers
“…We all carry, inside us, people who came before us” and potter Ben Owen III of Seagrove, North Caroline is living proof of this words by author Suzanne Collins. His…
Humbleness trait evident still artist’s life
Seattle, Washington clay artist Barbara Dunshee has dealt with the odds in her beginning some 15 years ago with her first “frame and a tarp” workshop outside her duplex home.…
Prose book roars like a ‘tsunami’
Author Rice as well as to name a few like, E.E. Cummings, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, Emily Bronte and Maya Angelou are not your ‘standard’ authors because they have been…
Shows explore the enduring influence of Black history and creativity
LOS ANGELES, CA (PNAN)- Upcoming exhibitions at the California African American Museum (CAAM) are Detroit-based artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards’s first solo exhibition, “Another World and Yet the Same” and “Fred Wilson:…
An Open Wound and a Seamless Stitch: Author Redefines the Geometry of Belonging
Tayari Jones has always been a cartographer of the fragile, invisible fault lines that run beneath family ties. In her previous masterpiece — “An American Marriage” — she examined how…
A weaving of complex melodies
WATER MILL, NY (PNAN) – Opening on Sunday, November 22, 2026, “Janet Cardiff: The Forty Part Motet” is the first exhibition of the artist’s work at the Parrish Art Museum.…
Secrets of a professional artist
Becoming an award-winning watercolor painter, like Stan Miller, takes years of training, practice, and most of all, a perception of what is important. For over 30 years, Miller has been…
The Spirit of Cape Ann
Maine has always been traditionally linked to American art. The natural resources of wood and gems were first traced to Native Americans and later to the early Colonial days. However,…
Water Girl
Water Girl by Donna Rice
Keeping a child’s perspective
As we grow older, our sense of wonder and anticipation seems to wither. Wouldn’t it be great to stay in that naïve state of mind where everything was an adventure…
The Color of Experience
George Gallo´s film, “Local Color” has taken the word riveting and has successfully raised its meaning to a new charted height, for this film has opened my eyes more, and…
Region unveils Fall and Winter Cultural and Arts lineup
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN (PNAN) – The International Falls region is set to come alive this fall and winter with a vibrant lineup of cultural celebrations, live theater, and iconic community…
Works of nature left lasting legacy
ST. LOUIS, MO (AAPNW) – Opening on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Saint Louis Art Museum, “Women Impressionists and the Land” is the first exhibition to focus on landscape…
Fall events of local art, artisans and talent
CASSVILLE, MO (AAPNW) – As the foliage begins to change across the Ozarks, Cassville is gearing up for a vibrant autumn season. The town’s fall 2026 calendar offers a diverse…
Premier Art Colony hosts autumn celebrations
EUREKA SPRINGS, AR (PNAN) – Eureka Springs is ready to showcase its rich creative heritage this autumn. The historic mountain town will host a dynamic lineup of art events, hands-on…
Creativity to bloom with community events
LEAVENWORTH, KS (PNAN) – A vibrant lineup of creative, artistic, and community-driven events throughout the month of September is on the agenda. Highlighting the historic charm and thriving local talent…
Upcoming season to be jolly
SUTTON, MA (PNAN) – The Vaillancourt Christkindlesmarkt & Artisan Show featuring America’s most respected and detailed artists alongside authentic German food and drink during a European-style outdoor Christmas Market, opens…
A festival to bloom with autumn colors
BEARDSTOWN, IL (PNAN) – On Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026, the “Beardstown Fall Fun Festival” will transform the historic downtown square around Art Zeeck Park into a…
Original visual has updated meaning
NEBRASKA CITY, NE (PNAN) – Slated to open on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at the KHN Center for the Arts, “Irrational Geographics: Paintings and Works on Paper” by Garry B.…
Image maker’s works to light up art center
VAN WERT, OH (NWPR) – The Wassenberg Art Center is officially preparing for a milestone regional tradition with its upcoming 49th Annual Photography Exhibit. The highly anticipated juried gallery opens…
Learned place offers a bouquet of creativity
TIPTON, IN (AAPNW) – Scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026 at the Tipton County Public Library, “Pouring Paint Pumpkin Art” from 4:00-5:00 pm, is a hands-on autumn crafting session tailored…
Photography works to offer a different look
WORCESTER, MA (PNAN) – Opening at the Worcester Art Museum on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the “First Revelation of the Sovereign Queen” will showcase works by Martine Gutierrez, which blurs…
An artistic icon of nourishment
ST PAUL, MN (PNAN) – The Smell of Earth: Seitu K. Jones Working in the Elements opens with a reception between 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the…
What’s blue all about
UXBRIDGE, MA (PNAN) – In partnership with Open Sky Community Services, the Blackstone Valley Art Association will open its exhibition, “BLUE” to the public on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from…
Monday Group to showcase their works
COOK, MN (PNAN) – The Northwoods Friends of the Arts opens with “Monday Madness” exhibit on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 with an Artist Reception on Friday, September 4 from 5:00…
Solid roots never perish
Alfredo Rodriguez never dreamed of what he wanted to be when he grew up. He already knew. Imagination is imperative when growing up around eight siblings and Alfredo became engrossed…
Works by masters reveal relationship
SPRINGVILLE, UT (PNAN) – Opening August 27, 2026 at the Springville Art Museum, “Contemporary Portraiture” will showcase the works by the over 20 master artists: Pamela Beach, Blair Buswell, Casey…
Annual show to bloom with Art and Music
MCCALL, ID (PNAN) – Opening Friday, August 28, the 20th annual Art in the Plaza Show will host over 30 artists in the Depot Plaza. Art Show times are on Friday…