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Tim King Talks Glassblowing With John Kelly At Awear

One of the coolest aspects to me is how collaborative and imaginative this form lends itself to creativity, being able to make a few sections and have friends do the same and build a piece however the mind conceives it.
—John Kelly

(PORTLAND, ME) - Tim King: John, your glassblowing is incredible. How long have you been involved in this art and what drew you in to it?

John Kelly: Both Adam and I have been glassblowers for almost 20 years now. We lived in Portland, Oregon, in the mid ’90's which was the center for these kinds of arts at the time. We both got swept away with the freedom that medium offers you...

Salem Art Association May Exhibitions

Watercolor Society of Oregon | May 9-June 27

(SALEM) - SAA’s Community Arts Education program (CAE) provides arts programming built in collaboration with community partners to support a broad range of arts activities in the community and seeks to provide dynamic art projects that address specific needs in Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties.

CAE engages over 12,000 students, administrators, teachers and parents each year through the School Arts program which includes Artists in the Schools (AIS), Family Arts Nights, Museum Residencies and the High School Internship program.

Museum by Moonlight Seuss Edition- A Sneak Preview of ``The Art of Dr. Seuss`` Exhibit

Celebrating the life and art of Theodor Seuss Geisel, "The Art of Dr. Seuss" exhibit chronicles his life and career with a focus on the common artistic links throughout his nearly 70 years of creativity.

(PORTLAND) - Join the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum for a sneak preview of "The Art of Dr. Seuss" exhibit before it opens to the public at Museum by Moonlight on Thursday, May 22.

This rare glimpse into the arti stic life of Theodor Seuss Geisel features rare and never-before-seen works from the 1920's to 1990's.

Art Auction, Talent Show to benefit the South Salem High School Gay Straight Alliance

All proceeds go the joint benefit of the South Salem High School Gay Straight Alliance Club and The Cascade Aids Project.

(SALEM) - The Art of Equality, a silent auction and talent showcase, will be held from 6-8 PM on Saturday, March 22, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 700 Marion St NE Salem.

The initial hour of the event will consist of a social hour and silent art auction, where free refreshments will be served. The second is a talent showcase featuring many talented musicians.

Graphic Designer Launches Kickstarter Art Campaign

Ruiz Jr. has been enjoying his exploration of this fun and creative outlet as he has not yet discovered any other artists pursuing this form of art.

(SALEM) - Freddy Ruiz Jr. is challenging himself to raise $2,000 in 30 days. This is an effort to complete and promote an art show called “20 Pieces/20 Weeks.”

If the project is successfully funded, Ruiz Jr. will create one art door using vinyl decals every week for 20 weeks. At the end of the 20 weeks there will be an art show in Portland, Salem, and Eugene. The Kickstarter art campaign is scheduled to launch February 8, 2014, at Franklin’s Bottle Shop.

Salem Art Association January Exhibitions, Announcements and Events

Salem Art Association is located at 600 Mission Street SE in Salem, Oregon.

(SALEM) - Known for operating and hosting the annual Salem Art Fair & Festival, the Salem Art Association (SAA) is a 92-year-old 501c3 non-profit arts organization committed to harnessing the power of the arts to enhance creativity, improve lives, and foster a more vibrant and connected community.

SAA offers three programs including the historic Bush House Museum, The Bush Barn Art Center’s three contemporary art galleries and the Community Arts Education (CAE) program...

Open Letter to Miley Cyrus, the Femen of the Year!

Nudity has become the first weapon of women against male chauvinism

(PARIS) - Dear Miley, Mrs. Sinead O'Connor obviously cannot compete with you and particularly not her matronizing and moralizing open letters on her FB page that overall refer to her own disastrous experience of ill-advised star. You did well to give up all polemic with her; she is too vulnerable.

Your marketing team is obviously far more efficient than hers at the time of her beautiful "Nothing compares to you" and the big fun you make around your own clip is amusing the whole world.

Kobina Wright Places Spotlight on Swedish Film on the 40th Anniversary of its Release

Kobina Wright pays tribute to a Bergman film on the arts and culture blog, The Wrighter.

(TUSTIN, CA) - Writer and artist Kobina Wright, pays tribute to the Swedish writer, director and producer Ingmar Bergman’s 1973 film, Cries and Whispers.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the film’s release (March 5th, 1973).

Sacramento Museum Showcasing Hindu Gods

The art had a long and rich tradition in Hinduism and ancient Sanskrit literature/

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Renowned Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento is exhibiting various Hindu deities in its current “Celestial Realms: The Art of Nepal” exhibition, which will continue till February 10.

Its 44 works reportedly include bronze-stone-wood sculptures, paintings, ritual objects, tribal pieces and masks; dating as far back as eighth century...

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