Goddard: ‘It is incredible…’

On view through April 19, 2015 at the Spartanburg Art Museum in Spartanburg, South Carolina, are exhibitions featuring two regional painters, one from the 20th century and one contemporary artist…

Saraceno installation extended

It shakes, has holes, and is 80 feet high above the ground, but that hasn’t stopped 100,000 people from visiting and climbing this K21 Museum’s giant art installation that looks…

Media giants moved by Baitz play

Opening Friday, February 27 through March 22, 2015 at the Bloomington Theatre and Art Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, “Other Desert Cities” by Playwright Jon Robin Baitz and directed by Robert…

Art Prof to chat on collection

Set for Thursday, February 19, 2015 in the Cyclorama Gallery Room I at the Dahl Arts Center in Rapid City, South Dakota, Professor Emeritus from Black Hills State University and…

  “To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Simon “As long as we live, they too will live; for they are…

Going on view at the Anchorage Museum (www.anchoragemuseum.org) are:   Perceptions: Ashley Lohr Solo Exhibition   Opening January 30, 2015 and on view through March 1, Ashley Lohr is a…

Dunn works on view Dakota capitol

Exhibiting works of Fargo artist Michael Dunn are on view at the North Dakota Capitol Building in Bismarck through March 2015.      Dunn has been a practicing professional artist and…

WHERE: Chapman Cultural Center. WHEN: Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 7:00 pm. 35th annual An Evening Of Talent Expressions BRIEF ABOUT: This program will feature performers in competition in the…

Cup show celebrates year 3

On view through February 2, 2015 at the Workhouse Art Center in Lorton, Virginia, “Drink This!” has open with its third international ceramic cup show featuring 76 works of earthy…

Artist just paints

The Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg is currently showcasing works by Pearla Moler, a Montana artist, who is a member of the Guild and currently makes her home in this city.…

Students to get a taste of class

On Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a student day camp, Go Pro!, will be conducted on Teacher Work Day.      Children ages…

The North Dakota Council on the Arts has issued a request for submissions of individuals, organizations, educators and businesses for the Governor’s Awards for the Arts for the 2015 awards.…

‘Class acts’ to headline

International blues musician Radoslav Lorković (www.radoslavlorkovic.com) will be performing at the Wassenberg Art Center in Van Wert, Ohio on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Admission is free and…

On view through March 14, 2015, “Weather Report” in the Ruth Brennan Gallery at the Dahl Arts Center in Rapid City, South Dakota is an exhibition of work by Andrzej…

Glamour to come center stage

To take place in the Schneider Theater January 16 to February 15, 2015 by the Bloomington Civic Theatre in Bloomington, Minnesota, the production of La Cage Aux Folles is an…

Time Evolution in Dance

  Breaking the shackles of labels MXD does not conform to norm. The artistic director and choreographer Chad Michael Hall does a pas de deux with his lighting director Johnny Garofalo…

CA: Los Angeles

WHERE: Diavolo Dance Space, 616 Moulton Ave., Los Angeles, California. WHEN: Thursday, November 6 through November 8, 2014 INTERFACE: Visceral/Virtual BRIEF ABOUT: An Evening of Interactive Digital Dance Theatre, this…

NY: Rochester

  WHERE: Memorial Art Gallery. WHEN: On view through January 4, 2015. Golden Legacy: 65 Years of Golden Books BRIEF ABOUT: This major traveling exhibition represents the most extensive public…

Nitsche to dock his ‘memory’ at SAM

A large-scale and site-specific art installation tagged, “Memory Ship” by Savannah-based artist Chris Nitsche will open on Friday, November 7 at the Spartanburg Art Museum in Spartanburg, South Carolina.     …

DC: Washington

WHERE: National Gallery of Art. On view through January 25, 2015. From the Library: The Book Illustrations by Romeyn de Hooghe BRIEF ABOUT: During his lifetime, Romeyn de Hooghe (1645–1708)…

ND: Bismarck

  WHEN: On view through October 23, 2014. WHERE: North Dakota Heritage Center in the Missouri River Events Center. Under the Dakota Sky: An Exhibition Celebrating 125 Years of Statehood…

National hot topic on agenda

  About 400 participants are expected for the “SC Summit on STEM and the Arts In and Out of School” conference at Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina on…

East and West creators to meet

  Featuring the works of 35 leading ceramics artists from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar, “Earth and Fire: The 3rd Southeast Asian Ceramics Symposium” opens…

Dr. Beth chosen to lead arts council

     For their new executive director post, the North Dakota Council on the Arts has selected Dr. Beth Gigante Klingenstein, who took over July 7, 2014, replaced fourteen-year veteran Janine Webb.…

They meet at the ‘fork’

Abstract oil paintings flowing with organic shapes made of rich, soothing colors; Acrylic paintings stacked with multiple individual panels to create a complete single piece; and Sculpture of bold, colorful…

SD: Sturgis

WHERE: Elkview Campground, Pleasant Valley Road, I-90 Exit 37. WHEN: Opens Friday, June 27 and runs through June 29, 2014. 34th Annual Black Hills Bluegrass Festival BRIEF ABOUT: Headlining the…

TX: Denton

National Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition BRIEF ABOUT: Started in 1987 and is now in its 28th year, this annual contemporary crafts competition and exhibition, “Materials: Hard and Soft” receives…

ME: Portland

    WHERE: Portland Museum of Art. WHEN: On view through September 7, 2014. Richard Estes’ Realism BRIEF ABOUT: This exhibition is the most comprehensive survey since 1991 of the paintings…

CA: San Luis Obispo

WHERE: Alex Madonna Expo Center. WHEN: Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2014. Seven Sister Quilt Show BRIEF ABOUT: If you are a quilt enthusiast or simply have an…

WA: Olympia

WHERE: On the Main stage at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. WHEN: Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 pm.   Sing Sinatra: Music of Ol’ Blue Eyes    …

MA: Revere

WHERE: Along Revere Beach outside of Boston. WHEN: July 18 through 20, 2014.  2014 Revere Beach National Sand Sculpting Festival BRIEF ABOUT: Returning for an 11th year, this event attracts…

CA: Inglewood

WHERE: 1019 W. Manchester Blvd. (corner of Hindry). Editor’s note: 1019WEST is easily accessible to/from Santa Monica, Venice, Downtown, I-405, LAX, Loyola Marymount, and Otis College of Art and Design.…

Top student works chosen

       The Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News, Virginia recognized 13 high school students for artworks exhibited in “Prefaces 2014” at an awards reception recently. The annual show…

Champs honored by UW

“United Way and communities around the world wouldn’t be where we are today without the passion and partnership of these corporate leaders and their employees,” said Brian Gallagher, president and…