Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
By Jake-ann Jones. In her first solo museum exhibition, Bahamanian artist Gio Swaby describes her work as, “love letters to Black women.”
“Fresh Up” is the name of the exhibit at the MFA, a Bahamian term expressing the energy a woman feels when she’s dressed up and looking her best. … Read More
To understand who we are, we need to understand where we came from. Ben Jonson, a contemporary of Shakespeare, wrote that Shakespeare was “not of an age, but for all… Read More
In my last blog post (Part 1), I detailed the basic and recommended guidelines for Actor Etiquette in live performance. I think these details can be applied to any performance… Read More
September the 11th, 2001. You remember. Think about how you felt on September the 12th. You remember. Wake up. It was all real. Get up. The numb sickness of a… Read More
From April 17 to the 21st, I participated in a faith-based artists conference in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. The Gathering of Artisans drew about 300 artists, musicians,… Read More
I was invited to be a juror on September 1 for an exhibition at the Art Center Manatee in Bradenton. One hundred and fifty-one artists responded to the open invitation… Read More
In early 2000 I taught an art class while working with the Sulfur Springs non-profit art organization Community Stepping Stones. I taught art classes in a vacant apartment in Robles… Read More
New Works by David Manson with O Som Do Jazz . . . September 15 at 7:30 pm Free Music Center at St. Petersburg College 6605 5th Ave N Details… Read More
Metal artist Eric Folsom photo Florida CraftArt . . . Story and Photos by Emily Lee Stehle . . . Artists’ Workbench Demonstrations Show Art from Start to Finish …. Read More
Planning for DARKMATTER started last year. It is hard to describe how much goes into planning for creating a sculpture or installation. Its even more mind-boggling when you throw in… Read More
