NY: Southhampton
WHERE: Parrish Art Museum. WHEN: January 28-February 26, 2012. TITLE: High School Exhibition BRIEF ABOUT: Featured in this exhibition will be students from Brookhaven, Riverhead, East Hampton and Southampton townships,…
Author: Art-to-Art Palette Journal
TX: San Angelo
WHERE: Chicken Farm Art Center WHEN: 2012 BRIEF ABOUT: Scheduled on the first Saturday each month, an artist, acoustic music with the Chicken Pickers, blacksmiths, free clay for kids (all…
Works reflect America
(PNAN-VA) – At the U.S. Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C., “Together we can…” is an arts exhibit featuring award-winning artwork from 26 students nationwide selected from the…
IL: Springfield
WHERE: Washington Park, 1740 W. Fayette Avenue & Chatham Road WHEN: September 8 and 9, 2012. TITLE: Art Spectacular BRIEF ABOUT: A juried fine art and fine craft fair featuring…
VA: Newport News
WHERE: Peninsula Fine Arts Center WHEN: Through March 25, 2012. TITLE: Linda Mitchell: Selections from Big Muse and Other Series BRIEF ABOUT: In conjunction with Art and the Animal exhibition,…
IN: Huntington
WHERE: Robert E. Wilson Gallery at Huntington University. WHEN: Opens January 26 and runs through February 16, 2012 TITLE: Jack Earl Exhibition BRIEF ABOUT: Sculptural works by this noted Ohio-based…
OH: Dayton
WHERE: Scottish Rite Auditorium of the Dayton Masonic Center. WHEN: Sunday, January 22, 2012, 3:00 pm. TITLE: One Call Now BRIEF ABOUT: Graeter’s Symphony Sundaes Series celebrates the music of…
ME: Portland
WHERE: Portland Museum of Art WHEN: Monday, January 23 BRIEF ABOUT: The Nelson Social Justice Fund will present a lecture with artist Andrea Zittel. The program will begin at 6:00…
OH: Troy
WHERE: Troy-Hayner Cultural Center WHEN: Saturday, January 28, 7:30 pm. BRIEF ABOUT: A free concert with singer, a songwriter and a musical explorer Hal Walker, www.halwalkermusic.com who says, “I write…
NM: Santa Fe
WHERE: Museum of International Folk Art WHEN: Begins Sunday, February 5, 2012. TITLE: Black History Month BRIEF ABOUT: Free to New Mexico residents with ID, Museum of New Mexico Foundation…
CA: San Pedro
WHERE: Loft Galleries and Studios, 401 S. Mesa (the third floor), WHEN: February 2, 2012, 6:00-9:00 pm. TITLE: New Beginnings at the First Thursday Artwalk BRIEF ABOUT: Artists Michele Benzamin-Miki,…
NH: Manchester
WHERE: Currier Museum of Art WHEN: February 4-May 13, 2012 TITLE: A New Vision: Modernist Photography BRIEF ABOUT: Drawn from the museum’s collection of important historic photographs, this exhibition examines…
CO: Denver
WHERE: Denver Art Museum WHEN: Opens Sunday, March 25 through July 8, 2012. TITLE: Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective BRIEF ABOUT: First and only US venue for this exhibit, viewers…
VA: Newport News
WHERE: Peninsula Fine Arts Center WHEN: Thursday, January 19, 5:30-7:30 pm TITLE: Art After 5 BRIEF ABOUT: First of the spring series during Pfac’s 50th anniversary. The band Bison (Benjamin…
Hear the jurors of the New Hampshire Art Association 62nd Currier Exhibition discuss why they chose “Turkey Clan” to be the 2011 Currier Prize winner. Jurors are Dina Deitsch, Associate…
IN: Indianapolis
Winter 2012 at The Toby The Toby is also the new home to the Indianapolis International Film Festival, the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival and The 48 Hour Film Project. Programming…
FL: Miami
WHERE: SeaFair Megayacht, Intercontinental Hotel Dock, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami (inside New Art Concepts ‘NAC’ pavilion). WHEN: January 12-16, 2012. NOTE: Preview and KIWI Arts Group Champagne Reception: Thursday, January…
AK: Anchorage
WHERE: Anchorage Museum WHEN: Opens Friday, February 3 and runs through April 22, 2012. TITLE: Preston Singletary: Echoes, Fire and Shadows BRIEF ABOUT: The show is a mid-career survey chronicling…
OH: Troy
WHERE: Troy-Hayner Cultural Center WHEN: Friday, January 13, 7:30 pm. This third in a series is free and open to the public. TITLE: Lets Go to the Movies Series: The…
CA: San Francisco
WHERE: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts WHEN: Thu-Fri-Sat, January 19-20-21, 8:00 pm. TITLE: Nameless forest BRIEF ABOUT: Choreographer Dean Moss in collaboration with South Korean sculptor and poet Sungmyung…
IN: Fort Wayne
WHERE: Fort Wayne Museum of Art WHEN: Opens Saturday, January 14 through February 26, 2012. TITLE: Trench Art: Productive Pastimes from the Debris of War BRIEF ABOUT: Trench Art is…
OH: Akron
WHERE: Akron Art Museum WHEN: On 2012 view BRIEF ABOUT: In the Sandra L. and Dennis B. Haslinger Family Foundation Galleries, recent museum purchases by contemporary artists Kiki Smith and…
TN: Nashville
WHERE: Nashville Symphony WHEN: 2012: Thursday, February 2, 7:00 pm; Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4, both 8:00 pm. TITLE: Bank of America Pops Series BRIEF ABOUT: Marvin Hamlisch…
OH: Dublin
WHEN: On view 24 hours per day, anywhere phone service can be accessed, whether from a landline at home or via cell phone while viewing the artworks. TITLE: Dublin Art…
CA: Los Angeles
WHERE: Los Angeles Convention Center WHEN: Wednesday, January 18 through Sunday, January 22, 2012. TITLE: Los Angeles Fine Art Show: Historic and Traditional and the LA Art Show: Modern &…
NY: Jamestown
WHEN: Saturday, January 21, 2012, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. TITLE: Doors Open Jamestown BRIEF ABOUT: This event is the seventh annual, consisting of a free day at the Jackson…
OH: Lima
WHERE: ArtSpace/Lima WHEN: Opens Friday, January 6 and on view through February 18, 2012. During the Opening Reception, from 6:30-8:30 pm, the awards will be given beginning at 7:15 pm. …
OH: Troy
WHERE: Troy-Hayner Cultural Center WHEN: Opens Sunday, January 8 and remain on view through February 19, 2012. TITLE: Young Masters Art Exhibit BRIEF ABOUT: The exhibit will showcase selected works…
IN: Portland
WHERE: Arts Place WHEN: 2012 TITLE: Call for Exhibit Proposals BRIEF ABOUT: The Collective Center in St. Marys, Ohio and its Portland, Indiana center, which includes a main gallery and…
Award-winner talks on Leland book
At the beginning of her book “New Creative Collage Techniques,” Nita Leland says, “Collage is like an amusement park with something for everyone…Anyone can do it, regardless of age or…
Hands up!
When it comes to drawing people, many artists do pretty well at getting the head, body, arms and legs to look natural, But then they have to deal with…
Why and how artists sight off a pencil
When an artist is shown in a cartoon, he or she is often shown with their arm stuck straight out, holding a pencil straight up and looking at…
NC: Raleigh
WHERE: CAM Raleigh WHEN: On view Saturday, January 28 through April 30, 2012. TITLE: Born Digital BRIEF ABOUT: An exhibition on Interactive Digital Design and New Media Trends featuring 18…
VA: Lorton
WHERE: Workhouse Arts Center WHEN: January 11 through February 5, 2012. TITLE: Featured Artists and Studio Exhibitions BRIEF ABOUT: A group of shows of personal expression is conveyed using various…
NY: Kingston
WHERE: Arts Society of Kingston WHEN: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 6:30 pm. TITLE: Actors’ Marathon BRIEF ABOUT: All are welcome to perform, including actors from beginners to stars, as well…
ME: Portland
WHERE: Portland Museum of Art WHEN: Opens Saturday, January 14 through April 8, 2012. TITLE: Making Faces: Photographic Portraits of Actors and Artists BRIEF ABOUT: An exhibition of 35 works…
DC: Washington
WHERE: Conner Contemporary Art WHEN: Exhibition season opens Saturday, February 4, 2012. TITLE: Memorial to a Marriage BRIEF ABOUT: Patricia Cronin can be surveyed here: www.patriciacronin.net/html/bio.html MORE DETAILS: www.connercontemporary.com or…
Suggestions for watercolor beginners
If you’re just getting started with watercolor, you might find that it’s difficult to know how to start a painting, and then how to keep it going. Perhaps you’ve…
OH: Dublin
WHERE: Dublin Arts Council WHEN: Goes on view Tuesday, January 10 through February 24, 2012. Exhibition hours are Tuesdays, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Wednesday through Fridays, 10:00 am to…
They rode on angelic wings
Heather Mercer and Dayna Curry are two faithful women, who decided to bring a better life and a little hope to those in need. “Prisoners of Hope: The Story…
NEA – artist’s process
Joanna Poehlmann’s art
Run for the hills! It’s abstract art!
When confronted with “non-traditional” art (abstraction, surrealism, non-objective art, etc.) some people are shocked and confused by it. But we can learn to look at this art with appreciation. …
Expressionism lets artists express their feelings
In the early 1900s, science was making huge leaps, and people were excited over the new discoveries about the “real world.” Art reflected this scientific outlook by becoming more…
NEA Opera video
Cartooning the New Year’s Baby
Recently several people asked me how to draw cartoons. There are a lot of good books with information on cartooning, but I thought you might like to see how…
Quick, easy and fun art
Have you ever used one of those Easter egg coloring kits from the supermarket, the ones that come with a small assortment of food dyes and a clear wax…
Indianapolis Museum of Art
The Thaw Collection features more than 100 outstanding works in the “Art of the American Indians” exhibition on view through February 12, 2012.
Click it and paint it
People sometimes ask if it’s all right for artists to use photos as reference for paintings or drawings. It is as long as the photograph is taken by the…
A big Boom for my buck
Children’s author and illustrator, Steven Kellogg lit up the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert, Ohio. The gregarious artist captured not only mine, but also…