Well our family is about to move to the DC area and I am so excited about all of the art galleries and museums. We are going to have so much fun exploring our new digs. Here is a place that looks interesting, it is called Workhouse Arts Center. It is on 55 acres of … Continue reading »
Today I created a triple knot necklace. I took a class at Beadz Galore. The first class I took was a single strand knot class which is typically used with pearls. The triple knot is so much fun. I made this necklace for myself so I could practice. Now I will make one for my … Continue reading »
Have you ever participated in Arts Advocacy Day? It takes place in Washington DC. I would love to hear from you if you have been. It took place on April 16th and 17th this year. It is a way for art advocates to meet with elected officials and let them know how important the arts are in … Continue reading »
Kansas City Public Library is the place for book lovers. I posted about wanting to visit the Central Library and I finally did last week. It is a beautiful library. The fifth floor has an open roof top where you can see the city and also play a round of chess with human size chess pieces. … Continue reading »
Yay! It is that time of year. If you would like to celebrate and meet some new blogging friends then you must visit the Ultimate Blog Party. Click on the banner below and you will be able to link up. There are several ways to link up including: Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. There are also … Continue reading »
Last week I heard an interview with artist Austin Kleon on a local NPR station. He spoke about creativity and stealing and how his art has morphed by mastering different techniques he has “stolen” from other artists. According to Austin, “When I was asked to talk to students at a community college in upstate New … Continue reading »
Have you visited the Google Art Project? It was launched in February 2011 and includes seventeen galleries and 1,061 high-resolution images. They are displayed in 385 gallery rooms. Wikipedia has more details regarding the pixels used, opinions expressed about the project, and a few images from the gallery. Recently, the Google Art Project visited the White … Continue reading »
Yes, it is true. Jeanne Oliver is hosting another E-Course. Back in January I signed up for her Creatively Made E-Course and it was well worth it. Not only was I inspired to create, but I also met wonderful people, was able to watch videos about other artists and how they started in the world of … Continue reading »
CityArts has an upcoming show Art Lives. It will run from March 29th through April 21st. This show is a reflection and collaboration of 24 artists. One year ago the state cut funding for the arts in Kansas. However, art is alive in Kansas and this show according to Rachel Epp Buller, “offers serious reflections … Continue reading »
Are you an educator? An art advocate? Or a volunteer? You will enjoy an article written by Katherine Damkohler. The article depicts the importance of knowing what schools need, the curriculum, and the core state standards. When the arts encompass the needs of the school then it is a win-win. Please click here for the entire … Continue reading »
