Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
By Margo Hammond. Becca McCoy didn’t plan to take a trip every month for a year. When she finished that year of travel, she didn’t plan to turn those adventures into a book. After the book was published, she didn’t plan to turn the book into a one-woman play. But as every traveler knows, the best part of any trip is the unexpected…. Read More
Over the past several months, I’ve been creating a new series of paintings that have emerged by letting go of expectations and tuning in to a deep space of tenderness…. Read More
Visual artist Ruth Philipon says, “Creating with paper creates a more spontaneous impact. One move begets another, until the work really flows, dances or sings. It is truly a wondrous metamorphosis. Sometimes I feel like a magician, or shaman, or choreographer — a pictorial storyteller.” Through December 31 at the Morean… Read More
By Emily Lee Stehle. Before COVID-19, museum visits and art shows were something I did with friends. I missed that, so I decided to invite a bunch of friends to come to a “girls’ night out” on a Thursday when the MFA has extended hours. My quest – take photos of them next to their favorite Gio Swaby “pose.” Later we’d hang out and share our thoughts about this exhibit of what is typically considered women’s work. … Read More
Before I met up with my mentor Jason Hackenworth I had a few paintings I needed to revisit and review, they were not making any sense to me. If they aren’t… Read More
By Melissa Brown. There are plenty of local community orchestras for string players to participate in – but what about folks who are returning to their string instrument after years away, or just picking one up for the first time? This season, the Dunedin Music Society has formed an ensemble specifically for those players, and family-friendly concerts are … Read More
“You should be angry. You must not be bitter. Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. It doesn’t do anything to the object of its displeasure. So use… Read More
Veterans face many challenges and it can be difficult to find words to articulate thoughts and feelings which escape everyday language. The USF Contemporary Art Museum’s Breaking Barriers program offers an opportunity to communicate visually and develop an individual voice through artmaking. This online exhibit … Read More
On view at the Chihuly Collection, artists age 5 to 11 in the Morean Arts Center’s Youth Programs created artwork based on Chihuly’s love of color and the element of surprise in art-making. Their creations demonstrate the child-like wonder of Chihuly’s artwork and its enduring appeal for all ages. … Read More
As this year swings toward a new start, we asked a range of artists and arts supporters for a special detail they’ve noticed in a work of art, something that makes this work special for them. We received such lovely answers, all so different. Here’s a year-end gift of special moments people noticed…. Read More
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