WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School senior and AP Art student Julia Spellman has received Honorable Mention in the annual 2021 Scholastic Awards competition. According to its website, “The Scholastic Awards look for work demonstrating originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. Regional recognition […]
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New state-of-the-art Academy for Creative Media facility ready for students
When Academy for Creative Media (ACM) students at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu return to in-person classes, they will be limited only by their imaginations in the newly constructed 33,000-square foot, $37 million Creative Media Facility. The “future-looking” facility cements the campus as the destination for creative media education in […]
Programs delve into ‘For America’ art exhibit at Figge |
“Self Portrait,” circa 1809 by Samuel F.B. Morise. Alma Gaul Free, online talks to introduce participants to the “For America” exhibition opening Feb. 20 at the Figge Art Museum, Davenport, have been scheduled in partnership with the Bettendorf Public Library, Butterworth Center, Moline, and the Figge. The exhibition will consist […]
Art Text 4 review: Typography Mac app adds new creative design options
When it comes to creative design work, Adobe Photoshop has been a go-to for Mac users for nearly three decades. But the times they are a-changing, and in recent years a new generation of developers have released apps that are easier to use, have more comprehensive features, and most importantly, […]
Furniture and art cooperative gains design director
HINSDALE — Diane Chiappe of Clarendon Hills was recently named design and sales director at County Line Home Design Center, located in downtown Hinsdale. Before joining County Line Home Design Center, Chiappe served as a design and sales consultant for Pella Corp., consulting with homeowners on window and door remodeling […]
Las Cruces public art installations slated for 2021
© Las Cruces Quality of Life Department One side of the art sculpture by Debbie Dickinson coming to the lobby of Las Cruces City Hall. LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces City Art Board is guiding several high-profile public art projects to be completed in 2021 that will enhance the […]
Alumna rises through ranks of Tiffany & Co. | College of Art and Design
Claudia (Owusu-Sampah) Fava ’14 MFA (Metals and Jewelry Design) considers her two years at RIT much more than a meaningful educational experience. “It was more of a transformation of life,” said Fava, who was born and raised in Ghana, West Africa. Fava studied under professors and renowned artists Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez […]
GV Art and Design surprises Cleveland Browns players with playoff t-shirts
Cleveland Browns players had a special surprise waiting for them when they returned from their playoff-clinching win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. CLEVELAND — Editor’s note: the video in the player above is from Jan. 3, 2021. After beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-22 on Sunday, the Cleveland Browns returned to their […]
MBFI invites Filipino artists to join the Metrobank 2021 Art & Design Excellence search
PASIG CITY, Jan. 5 (PIA) — The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) is launching the 2021 Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE). In a news release, the MBFI said that amidst the current global pandemic, they have decided to sustain its mission in fostering Filipino artistry and creativity through its annual […]
Why did education leaders trash a school full of music, dance and art?
Few American public high schools are anything like the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C. It has been educating future artists and entertainers for 47 years. It also ranks in the top 7 percent of U.S. schools in challenging its students academically. Few campuses nationally have students as […]