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,…
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Antar artfully ‘freezes’ the real
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Twist of Fate ascended Miro to greatness
     “No one could look at it and not know it had been painted by a great painter. It has in it all that you feel about Spain when you…
Artist earns national recognition
ANCHORAGE, AK (PNAN) – Alaska carver and interdisciplinary artist Erin Ggaadimits Ivalu Gingrich, awarded the 2025 Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship. A frequent collaborator with the Anchorage Museum, Gingrich has contributed…
Visual tension show
DAYTON, OH (NWPR) – Opening Friday, August 1, 2025 at the Dana L Wiley Gallery is an exhibition, “Hard-Edge” by Gary Hinsche that positions itself not as a relic of…
More told about Wisdom…
Wisdom of Nana via Gebo Passage is a sweeping, multi-generational saga that intertwines love, resilience, and destiny against the backdrop of global upheaval and personal triumphs. At its heart lies…
Birth has promise of huge growth
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (PNAN GLOBAL) – In a vibrant world where creativity blossomed and dreams took shape, there emerged a revolutionary platform called Art Emerge. Unlike any art space before,…
Cards
Cards – original works and reproductions of original works.
Artworks
About the painting Signed by artist, W.M. Norden. Painting of a windmill along a canal, 16 x 32 inches, oil on Grumbacher/New York artist’s canvas. Per estimated research, painting attributed…
Heartfelt Journey of ‘Wisdom of Nana via Gebo Passage’
Step into a world where generations intertwine, cultures collide, and the power of human connection shines brightly amid shadows of history. *Wisdom of Nana via Gebo Passage* is more than…
Understanding Fathers
He moved with the confident gait of a man on a mission. Every morning, at 5 am sharp, we could see the dark figure wandering the house with his usual…
‘Muffler people’ brighten up a highway
When a small muffler shop on the highway near Walters, Oklahoma, started piling old, beat-up mufflers around their store sign, they didn’t realize they were laying the foundation for an…
Insight from literary artists
By definition, a “unique†object can be produced only once. Therefore, an artwork produced by any person at any skill level is unique. Whether it is painting, drawing, sculpture,…
Chapters echoes famous songs
When she was in the prime of her youth, she was a herald of purity and innocence. She placed her trust in the boy whose heartbeat she felt, following him…
LIFTOFF – Come make the journey…
Alright, esteemed audience, gather ’round! Today, we’re about to embark on a journey, not through space, but through the intricate tapestry of time, family, and the unpredictable dance of destiny.…
2008-09 Paint Box cover by Trish McKinney
About the Cover art when as published then 2008/09 Fall/Winter Edition. “Treasured Things”, 23″x 22″ 140 lb. cold press paper, Artist Trish McKinney of New Carlisle, Ohio. “This piece is…
Join the heartbeat: Keep the Arts alive and thriving
VAN WERT, OH (NWPR) – In this charming town, there was a special place where dreams, music, laughter, and stories came alive. This place was known as the Niswonger Performing…
Public art project in 250th birthday lift-off stage
Ohio has announced the launch of “Murals Across Ohio,” a statewide initiative highlighting the vibrant public art found throughout the state, especially along and around the NorthWest Passage Record coverage…
New StoryScape nurtures young minds
Fort Wayne, IN (NWPR) — Imagine a place where children’s imaginations bloom as wildly as a garden in spring, where every corner invites discovery, play, and learning. That’s exactly what…
Young Leaders honoring heroes through heart and action
In the heart of Paulding County, Ohio, a group of high school students demonstrated that true heroism isn’t just reserved for those in uniform—it’s shown through acts of kindness, leadership,…
A memoir to motherhood
In a world bustling with life and endless possibilities, there was a special day set aside—a day to honor the women whose love shapes us, nurtures us, and stands as…
From Chicago’s Heart to the World’s Soul—Hope knows no Borders
From the bustling streets of Chicago, where the skyline touches the sky and people from every corner come together, Robert’s dreams took flight. Growing up surrounded by resilience, diversity, and…
Plein Air Paint Out returns
DECATUR, IN (NWPR) – Taking place in this city, it has downtown area with many interesting sculptures, buildings, streets, and homes just waiting to be painted. The Ninth Annual “Plein…
Grand Bloom and Festival of Dreams
VAN WERT, OH (NWPR) – In this northwestern town, there was a very special tradition—the Peony Festival Parade. Every year, the town filled with vibrant colors, lively music, and happy…
Thank you for your service honorees
COLUMBUS, OH (NWPR) – Ohio schools received the Purple Star designation as part of the Class of 2025. The honor is given to schools that demonstrate a significant commitment to…
Journey through domestic life across cultures and time
FORT WAYNE, IN (NWPR) – Curated by the FWMoA Teen Council: Gwen Burch, Brooklynn Deane, Paikea Early-Aden, Julia Valcarcel, Promyse Williams, and Sophia Zhang, “Echoes of Home: Playing House with…
He knew his artistic destiny
MIDDLETOWN, OH (NWPR) – Ohio native artist’s exhibit, “Artwork by Chuck Marshall” goes on view Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Middletown Arts Centers. An Opening Reception is slated from…
Art and Music unite
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (AAPNW) – Be transported to the other side of the world at THE LUME featuring “Connection: Land, Water, Sky – Art & Music from Indigenous Australians” in this exhibition…
Camera lens shutters many feelings
BLOOMINGTON, MN (PNAN) – Going on view Friday, May 16, “Badges” by Cameron Zeburn opens in the Confluence Gallery at the Artistry. Using the images of a camera shutter closing,…
Artist-Educator works has conviction
DAYTON, OH (NWPR) – Viewing now through Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Dana L Wiley Gallery, is an exhibition of oil paintings by Jeremy Long, featuring a collection that…
Nashville! Nashville! ´Little Giant´ tells it his way
Stan Hitchcock´s “At The Corner of Music Row and Memory Lane” is a book that recants the many paths he has journeyed on, covering a span of over four decades…
His art has risen
In my review of “The Art of William Emboden” published by Premium Modern Art, its written text, as I see, a collaboration among William Emboden, Peter Shire and Chevalier Tony…
Sam´s book is a chef´s palette
I find it amazing how several hefty handfuls of wheat grains can take on other visual forms in a variety as food staples, especially breads. I find it amazing how…
Show to highlight French finest art
GAINESVILLE, FL (PNAN) – On the agenda for Tuesday, August 2025 in the Gladys Gracy-Harn Exhibition Hall, “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950” will showcase 56 works, including paintings,…
Creativity blooms in June
DENVER, CO (PNAN) – Going on view are two exhibitions on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the K Contemporary art gallery will be in the main gallery, “Devotion and Disorder”…
Works talk about a vision of the future
PORTLAND, OR (PNAN) – Opening on Thursday, May 15, 2025 with a public reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University,…
Legendary performances and unforgettable moments on tap
NASHVILLE, TN (AAPNW) – Get ready for an unforgettable summer in Nashville this coming June! The Nashville Symphony is turning up the volume with an electrifying lineup of one-night-only performances…
Philanthropist honored with lasting tribute
DES MOINES, IA (PNAN) – On view through August 25, 2025 at the Des Moines Art Center, “Life Mask: A Celebration of Gifts from the Dale Jansen Estate” is an…
Artist works to debut at gallery
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA (PNAN) – Set to open on Saturday, May 17, with a reception from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, “Nature is Calling to Us” is the debut solo exhibition…
Three-year project will be an amazing ‘encounter’
KANSAS CITY, MO (PNAN) – New main gallery opens Friday, May 23, 2025 at the National WWI Museum and Memorial with the exhibit “Encounters” that uses cutting-edge visual storytelling to…
An amazing grace show
RENO, NV (PNAN) – On view at the Nevada Museum of Art, “When Langston Hughes Came to Town” explores the history and legacy of Langston Hughes through the lens of his…
Abstract works connects landscape and light
WATER MILL, NY (PNAN) – Opening this Saturday at the Parrish Art Museum, “Sean Scully: The Albee Barn, Montauk” is a survey of the artist’s work ranging from 1981 to 2024,…
A golden personality
In review of “My Life and Other Unfinished Business” by Dolly Parton, foremost I can proclaim it is the best autobiography I have ever read when I weigh the many…
Leland: A definite ‘colorful educator’
When viewing this book, I think of Julie Andrews in that mountaintop scene as she twirls and echoes the “The Hills Are Alive” in the Sound of Music movie –…
A modern ‘masterpiece’ in print
As an artist and educator, I was hugely impressed with the book, “Masterpieces of American Modernism: From the Vilcek Foundation” by art historians William C. Agee and Lewis Kachur with…
A childhood memory of love and lols
Records in print, whether they be books, journals, photographs or paintings are visual aids by which the eye and the heart join in a recollection of a reality that was…
Mining of contemporary culture
FORT WORTH, TX (PNAN) – Focusing on the past decade of Alex Da Corte’s career, “The Whale” is an exhibition which will feature more than forty paintings, several drawings and…
Sin to talk
PORTLAND, OR (PNAN) – On Thursday, March 6, 2025 from Noon-1:00 pm, join artist Joshua Sin for Fresh Connections, a gallery discussion on the current exhibition, “Just Playin’ Around” at…
Blooms of beauty on agenda
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (AAPNW) – The fifth annual Art in Bloom opens Thursday, March 20 and runs through March 23, 2025, showcasing more designs from 55 local, national and international florists…
Second opens in Florida gallery
PALM BEACH, FL (PNAN) – Opening at the Findlay Galleries is the second installment of recent works by the acclaimed American Color Field painter, Ronnie Landfield. His works evoke the…