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Monday, 28 October 2024 08:11
National Portrait Gallery Artist List and Prizewinners for 7th Triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition
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"The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today" Exhibition To Open May 3, 2025, Followed by a Tour to Other U.S. Cities. Every three years since 2006, the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery presents “The Outwin: American Portraiture Today,” dedicated to praising modern portraiture artists from all over the United States and beyond. The highly anticipated artist list and prizewinners from the seventh triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition have been unveiled after a thorough juried selection to be showcased at the “The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today” exhibition. The seven-person jury nominated 35 portraits by 36 artists, drawn from an impressive pool of over 3,300 entries that capture the breadth of the nation's creative expression. Artists from 14 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico bring forth a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing the gallery’s commitment to exploring contemporary American identity through portraiture.
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Thursday, 01 August 2024 08:19
Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer Michael Cartellone Showcases Artwork at Arete Gallery in New Hope, PA
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Arete Gallery, located at 122 S Main St, New Hope Pa, has announced the opening of Michael Cartellone’s art exhibit on July 24, 2024, followed by a special meet-and-greet event with Michael on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The exhibit features pieces from the Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer that are available for viewing and purchase. Michael Cartellone, renowned for his dynamic drumming with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Accept, Damn Yankees, and others, has once again surprised his fans, this time through his evocative artwork showcased at the Arete Gallery in New Hope, PA. The exhibition presents a compelling blend of Cartellone's rich artistic vision and meticulous technique, offering visitors a unique journey through a diverse array of subjects and styles.
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Wednesday, 10 April 2024 07:22
MICAfest Art for Change Explores New Dimensions of M/otherhood Through Creativity
Written by Yuliya Suleymanova
Discover a groundbreaking exploration of motherhood as Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) unveils MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others' View from May 1-31, 2024. With over 80 m/other artists spanning visual arts, performance, and literature, this month-long festival promises to dissect the intricacies of motherhood, igniting conversations and reshaping societal norms. Transforming the cityscape into a canvas of creativity, MICAfest transcends conventional boundaries, inviting audiences to delve into themes like Beyond the Ideal, Unseen Stories, and Beyond Biology. In a realm where gender stereotypes still loom large, MICAfest stands as a beacon of change, amplifying the voices of m/other artists and dismantling barriers that hinder their recognition. From childcare woes to entrenched biases, MICA embraces the challenges head-on, spotlighting m/other artists and providing a platform for their narratives to thrive.
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Friday, 22 February 2019 01:38
Feeding the Soul: Hiba Jameel trained to be a nutritionist but painting sated her
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Written by Lisa Edge, Real Change News The role art plays in Hiba Jameel’s life goes well beyond the finished piece on the canvas. Art has helped her heal. It’s spurred conversation. It’s what she looks forward to at the start of each day. Art is a lifelong passion Jameel is able to devote more time to now that she’s pressed pause on pursuing a career as a nutritionist. “I needed to become the artist that’s in my head,” said Jameel. “I wake up, go to sleep all I think about is paintings, art, applying to shows, creating more, getting my work out there.”
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