Over the past six months, a cohort of makers from the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts community has grown together via its Artist Grant Initiative. Supported by the Windgate Foundation, this award provided eight emerging artists with an unrestricted $10,000 grant and an online mentorship program with artist Vivian Chiu and maker and designer Cedric Mitchell. “It was inspiring to […]
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Lorena Bradford might not be a household name, but she really should be. The first head of Accessible Programs at the National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, DC, Bradford started monthly tours in American Sign Language, established a program for individuals with memory loss, and brought in medical students to learn soft skills to apply in their caregiving. “I […]
Two-dimensional artwork presents an extensive range of opportunities, and your adventure commences with the choice of a medium. Whether you select painting, drawing, or a mixture, your medium significantly influences the ultimate image. You are not restricted to a single medium; numerous artists merge various types for differing effects. Should you choose mixed media or a singular medium? Both options […]
Ryan Vizzions: Documenting a Legacy of Grief and Resistance in Minneapolis Photojournalist Ryan Vizzions, originally from Atlanta, found himself in Minneapolis amidst impactful events following the murder of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a poet and mother, by federal immigration agents. Vizzions, who had embarked on a journey to capture what it means to be American, arrived in Minnesota in time […]
Eugene Gordon’s Photographs of 1980s Queens: Capturing the Transformation of an Era Eugene Gordon’s acclaimed photography provides a captivating lens into life in Queens during the 1980s, an epoch marked by cultural amalgamation and urban change. As a borough rich in diversity, Queens offered a tapestry of communities and experiences, which Gordon adeptly captured through his camera. The 1980s in […]
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The Oscars, an event watched worldwide, have always served as a venue for more than merely honoring cinematic accomplishments. In recent times, they have increasingly transformed into a platform where artists advocate for social and political matters. A significant initiative showcasing this change is Artists4Ceasefire, which entails actors and filmmakers leveraging their visibility to champion global peace, specifically urging for […]
Last week, the New York Academy of Art (NYAA) informed its students and alumni of its plan to donate $65,900 associated with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein to support survivors of sex trafficking. The school acknowledged “serious failures in judgment and governance” after continuing its relationship with Epstein post his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution. The funds […]
Lorena Bradford’s journey in making art universal WASHINGTON, DC — Lorena Bradford began her career with ambitions in speech-language pathology, only to be captivated by the allure of art history, delving deep into 17th-century Dutch and Flemish print-making for her PhD. A pivotal moment occurred in 2010, two years into her role as an educator at Washington’s National Gallery of […]