Bessire is thrilled with pride
(PNAN-ME) – These statements which can be attributed to Frank Tyger, who was a political cartoonist with the Trenton (NJ) Times, sums up Professionalism: “Progress results from persistence with…
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There will be a ‘Doctor’ in the house
(NWPR-OH) – It was in 1972, when Dr. Ralph Stuckman discovered after taking a pottery class it expanded not only his appreciation for the arts, but also gave him…
Edwards pens new novel
    University of Kentucky English professor and No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Edwards has a new secret to share with fans of “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter.” Edwards’ latest…
University ceramics show in ‘kiln’
(NWPR-IN) – An exhibit featuring Ball State University Ceramics Faculty, including staff and students goes on view Saturday, January 15, 2011 and from 5:00-7:00 pm, a reception will be…
Doorways to the future open
(NWPR-OH) – Tuesday, December 21, according to the calendar, opened the winter season, but it is also when Joe Scholler unlocked the doors for the students to the new…
Looking at art
Our western tradition of Santa Claus originates with St. Nicholas, who is quite a different personality from the jolly old elf we know today. According to tradition, St. Nicholas…
From floor covering to printing method
In this age of vinyl flooring, many people aren’t familiar with linoleum. However, at one time, it was the most popular floor covering available. It can still be found…
Seniors set to show works
(NWPR-IN) – Senior graphic design and art education major, Jamie Thurston from Van Wert, Ohio, and Ashley Ray, a senior graphic design major and fine arts minor from Elida,…
Calling connoisseurs of the pen
(AAPNW-IN) Organized by the Women’s Creative Writing Group of Lafayette, Indiana, the program, “An Afternoon to Write About” is open to all on Saturday, December 4 from 1:30-3:30 pm,…
Canadian duo has second school on the horizon
(PNAN-CN) – Its mission aims at becoming a principal educational center fostering the art of cinematography in Africa with the newly-formed partnership among Kwasa International Development and Consulting Center…
A whole lot of ‘brain-waving’ in this show
(PNAN-NY) – Opening at the American Museum of Natural History on Saturday, November 20 and remaining on view through August 14, 2011, the exhibition, “Brain: The Inside Story” will…
History recordkeeping continues on Ozark man
(AAPNW-TN) – There is a time when riches cannot buy something; it has already been gifted continuously to others throughout one’s so-far life travels in forms, like a woman’s…
Council wants youths to compete for title
(PNAN-ND) – Who will be the next McGarths, Lowmans, an author of another “Northern Lights” as well as an ‘Early Cutting’ Roland Flint that will “When they take the…
Profs to show their stuff
(NWPR-IN) – Performing the sounds of the violin and cello, Dr. Robert Lynn and Elizabeth Smith will be on stage as part of the Faculty Artist Series program, Thursday,…
First Lady Michelle Obama honors…
A feast for the senses to bloom at the Frist
“Each second we live is a new and unique moment of the universe, a moment that will never be again. And what do we teach our children? We…
Student music recital to debut
(NWPR-IN) – On Wednesday, October 27 at 4:00 pm in the Longaker Recital Hall of the Merillat Centre for the Arts, “All-Area Music Student Recital” makes its debut, staged…
Samson and Vischer next on talk list
(NWPR-IN) – Christian author and a self-described scholar-activist, Will Samson of “Can Christianity Change the World?” is on the Forester Lecture Series roster for Tuesday, October 26 at 7:00…
Bits and pieces become ‘ancient’ artworks
The history of mosaic has been dated back to 5000 BC for background decoration in terracotta cones. Used were glass, pebbles, marble and even gold pieces that were found…
Making corrections in Watercolor
Have you ever had someone tell you that you can’t make corrections in watercolor? Centuries of artists believed that. The result is a widely held belief that transparent…
Eric talks about the race to the top
(PNAN-FL) – Commissioner of Education Eric Smith talks about the Race to the Top Process.
Japan-born artist to exhibit work
“By building these sculptures, I try to understand the human relationships that surround me. It is a way for me to contemplate and remind myself that even if there…
They will be ‘empowered’ with an honor
(PNAN-NY) – Six of America’s leading student photographers will be presented the 2010 YPA Scholarship awards on Tuesday, October 12 in New York City, to be held at the…
Teacher to ‘recite’ the strums
(AAPNW-IN) – Phil Schurger will present a guitar recital at 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 14 in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts on the…
Miami art center’s ‘vice’ is education
(PNAN-FL) – “Art education and instruction is an essential component of the ArtCenter/South Florida’s mission to make contemporary art accessible for everyone,” said Jeremy Chestler, ACSF Executive Director. “ArtStudies…
College chosen to serve Hoosier region
(AAPNW-IN) – Heading up Indiana Arts Commission’s Region 12, IAC Executive Director Lewis C. Ricci spoke, “We are excited to enter into this new partnership arrangement with the Community…
Universities collect ‘brain’ bucks
(AAPNW) – “When we created the “Bucks for Brains” program, our goal was to not only spur research and intellectual capital at our state’s major research institutions, but also…
Prof Pen pens a philobiblist’s need
(AAPNW) – Associate professor of musicology at the University of Kentucky School of Music, John Pen, who is also the Director of the university’s John Jacob Niles Center for…
Teacher’s work chosen for award
(AAPNW) – Since 2002, the Alma Wallace Lesch Award has been presented annually at the Kentucky State Fair for fiber or textile work using innovation in color or technique, which is…
Paying Forward people also on honor roll
(NWPR) – Homecoming week, Friday, October 1 and Saturday 2nd, “Celebrating the Arts-HU style” pays not only honors to the 20th anniversary of the Merillat Centre for the Arts…
Alumni show on view
(AAPNW) – The Huntington University (Indiana) Visual Arts Alumni Exhibit has opened in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery. The exhibit features recent works by visual arts alumni, is open until…
Black Broadway by Holly Bass
Todd calls it quits
(AAPNW) – “Whether as an award-winning faculty member, a successful entrepreneur or outstanding president of the institution that he loves, there’s never been any question that Kentucky and her future…
Buds become beasts over beauty
(AAPNW) – The Pultizer-prize play, “Picnic” made its debut at Broadway’s Music Box Theatre in February 1953 and ran for 477 performances. Beginning on Thursday, September 23 at 7:30…
Grant applications filing open
(APPNW) – Tuesday, October 12 at 4:30 pm, the window closes to file online grant application through the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) for grants through its Technical Assistance Program.…
A historical trip for Humanity
(PNAN) – Albert Schweitzer {1875-1965} Humanitarian, 1952 Nobel Peace Prize once said, “One other thing stirs me when I look back at my youthful days, the fact that so…
Young ‘shooters’ to meet in the Big Apple
    (PNAN) – Judges Stephen Mayes, Managing Director at VII Photo, Steve Diamond, Executive Director of Photography at Scholastic Inc., Spencer Jones, CEO at Glasshouse Images, and YPA founder Jerry…
Bill to toss first ‘ball’ in Mather Lecture Series
(NWPR) On Sunday, September 19 at 2:00 pm, former coach and athletic director at area Fort Wayne, Indiana schools, Bill Derbyshire will open the George R. Mather Lecture Series at…
Exhibit is a ‘bar raiser’ for art and education
(NWPR) The “The Jinx Removers” opens at the FUNKe Fired Arts Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Friday, September 10, with works by Paul Andrew Wandless and Bobby Scroggins, and…