Monet works in the spotlight

  On view at the Dayton Art Institute in Dayton, Ohio through August 25, 2019, “Monet and Impressionism†features 13 paintings, with the focal point of the exhibition being a…

     We were jarred awake in the early morning by the noise of men’s voices right outside our bedroom window. Pulling back the blind, we saw them — running and…

26 are chosen

Award winners for the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center in Troy, Ohio 11th juried photography exhibit, “Through Our Eyes: Life in the Miami Valley” were given at the opening reception on Sunday, May…

20th century Mexican art

Going on display on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, “Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection 

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The mission at the Creative Arts Council of Wells County, headquartered in the city of Bluffton, Ohio, is to encourage, present and promote the arts for the benefit of each…

Choo-Choos to roll the rails

Going on view Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Schmidlapp Free School Library in Piqua, Ohio, “Model Train & Train Art Exhibition†is coordinated by the Piqua Arts Council to…

Awards given to master artists

Harold Klosterkemper, a fiddle player from Decatur County, Indiana and Debra Bolaños, a ballet folklórico dancer and instructor in East Chicago, Indiana were honored for their lifetime achievement as artists.…

To talk about fastest cyclist

On Tuesday, May 14, 20129 at 7:00 pm, in the Indiana State Museum’s auditorium in Indianapolis, noted investigative reporter Michael Kranish will discuss Hoosier cyclist Marshall “Major” Taylor and sign…

40 years of Architecture Innovation

Founded in 1979, the international Pritzker Architecture Prize is awarded annually to a living architect or architects for significant contribution to the art of architecture. This exhibition at the Carnegie…

Poet Laureate receives fellowship

Indiana State Poet Laureate Adrian Matejka (Mah-TEE-kuh) is among 13 poets who have been named Academy Of American Poets Laureate Fellows from the Academy of American Poets. Matejka receives a…

Theatre Camp begins in June

Beginning in June, the Historic Sidney Theatre in Sidney, Ohio will host its annual Summer Theatre Camp with two sessions. The first begins on Monday, June 3 through June 7,…

Airways to fill with many hits

Directed by Chelsea Whirledge and accompanied by Christopher Andres, on Saturday, May 18, at 7:00 pm and on Sunday, May 19 at 2:00 pm, the Greenville High School Vocal Music…

IMA treasures to go on view

Opening Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Newfields in Indianapolis, “Life and Legacy: Portraits from the Clowes Collection” features many of the Museum’s most beloved paintings, including Rembrandt’s Self-Portrait, painted…

To speak at area libraries

On Monday, April 29, 2019 at 6:30 pm, Julia Monnin, author of “The World is Noisy—God Whispersâ€Â will be at the A.J. Wise-Botkins Branch Library in Botkins, Ohio to talk about her spiritual journey, answer…

Society to be at Lilac Festival

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm,  members of the Defiance Society of Artists will be exhibiting, demonstrating, including member’s works in oil, acrylic and watercolor…

Concert series has much action

Beginning on Thursdays, from May 30 through July 18, 2019, the Indiana Historical Society’s Concerts on the Canal begins with live music from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Eugene…

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‘Delicious’ dishware eye-pleasing

On view at the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia through January 5, 2020, “Storytelling in Renaissance Maiolica†is an exhibit featuring decorated dinnerware. In Renaissance Italy,…

Artist has Ohio roots

On Friday, May 24, 2019, “Diana Al-Hadid: Sublimations” will go on view in the Gordon Contemporary Artists Project Gallery at Nashville’s Frist Art Museum and outdoors at Cheekwood through September…

Ideas are a blend of works

On view through June 23, 2019, in the Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California, the exhibit, “Tradition Interrupted” explores the methods used by…

Concert series inked

The Nashville Symphony schedule for its 2019 Community Concerts series, which will be free performances at seven public parks and greenspaces throughout Middle Tennessee are as follows: 7:30 pm, Thursday,…

Competitors sought for festival

Creators of clay, fiber, photography, painting, sculpture, jewelry works, and other mediums are being called to entry the 10th annual Fort Wayne Arts Festival at Jefferson Pointe in this city…

In Step with Pat Rayman

Watercolor paper collage Don’t throw out that old watercolor! As many watercolorists, I have a large portfolio of old discards and unfinished paintings. I wait for the right moment to…

Book profits go to children

Sarah Curry Rathel, an author and founder of Smile Books Project and illustrator Bob Kelly and along with Carlisle, Ohio Chamberlain Middle School sixth-grader Matthew Harrison have produced another book.…

Artist’s new works debut

On view through August 25, 2019 at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will be a new body of work from American painter Ruth Root, in the 81st installment…

Judge chosen for June show

Executive Director of the Richmond Art Museum in Richmond, Indiana, Shaun Thomas Dingwerth has been selected to serve as the judge for the Maria Stein Shrine 9th Annual Art Show…

Worldwide call to artists

The Art This Way program is seeking artists for their 2019 Alleyway Activation Project for the west and north wall of 840 S. Calhoun Street. So far, Fort Wayne Downtown…

Show to stop at Hayner Center

  The 41st exhibition of the Ohio Watercolor Society makes its scheduled showing at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center in Troy, Ohio from Friday, April 5 through Sunday April 28, 2019.…

Van Gogh work is real

After nearly 30 years of doubt, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art’s painting, “Vase with Poppies”(c. 1886) by Vincent Van Gogh, has been fully authenticated by specialists at the Van…

‘Holy’ 7th year opens soon

Now in its seventh year, “Artistry Under the Dome” will be in full bloom, showcasing the talents and works of artists either residing in or originally from Mercer and Auglaize…

Photo call competition issued

“Through Our Eyes 2019” is seeking entries for the photography competition  by the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center in Troy, Ohio. Photographers of all ages, including children, are encouraged to submit photographs.…

Photo works is real surrealism

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Joel Thurm hit the ground running after studies at Hunter College majoring in theater and psychology. Without any prior experience in the field, his…

Curator joins Museum staff

On Monday, March 25, 2019, in his new role at the Newfield’s, Michael Vetter, PhD becomes Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, where he will create a vision for the Indianapolis…

Teacher show set for April

Opening at Arts Place for Blackford County in Hartford City, Indiana on Monday, April 1, 2019, “Voyages-Near and Far” is work by Kathy Ayers. An opening reception on Saturday, April…

Celtic tunes to fill airways

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum international musical group Celtic Woman brings its new live show, Ancient Land, to Lima, Ohio at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 at 7:30 pm at the Crouse Performance…

Few media of art have been able to withstand the revolving changes of design. However, quilting still remains a strong reminder of how the world has recognized this primitive art…