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Summer Activities for Kids in El Paso
# **Summer Fun in El Paso** Summer is here, and kids are looking for ways to stay engaged and active. El Paso offers a wide range of programs designed to keep kids curious, inspired, and off their screens. ### Arts & Creativity Camps If you have a young artist in your family, Creative Kids – […]

The 2025 St. Charles Fine Art Show: A Weekend of Art, Music, and Community
Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th, the Riverside Avenue in downtown St. Charles will be transformed into a vibrant art market. The 27th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show, presented by St. Charles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, will showcase the talents of over 110 fine artists, providing a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts to […]

Northwestern Art Review’s Annual Student Art Gallery
NAR’s annual student art gallery is a unique opportunity for Northwestern students to showcase their artistic talents in a professional setting. The event is held in the basement of Kresge Centennial Hall from Wednesday to Saturday, attracting a diverse crowd of students, faculty, and art enthusiasts. Table of Contents Toggle Featured Artworks NAR’s Mission Artist […]

Global Acclaim for Graciela Iturbide
Mexico’s most renowned photographer Graciela Iturbide has garnered the respect of art lovers for decades with her thought-provoking, monochromatic photographs capturing the lives of Indigenous communities. Her journey as an artist has been a long and winding road filled with numerous stops across Latin America, Asia, and Europe, but her enduring legacy endures due to […]

The Creative Pursuits of Felix Saez
A 75-year-old veteran turned artist, Felix Saez has earned national recognition for his acrylic paintings, particularly his first place win in the 2024 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Saez’s artistic journey began in childhood, encouraged by his mother’s natural remedies and a unique childhood environment. In high school, he consistently submitted his assignments as paintings, […]

Renewing Iranian-Israeli Relations
Iranian-born scholar and artist Faezeh Alavi defies the odds, promoting dialogue and understanding between Israelis and Iranians despite facing censorship and silencing techniques in academia. Faezeh Alavi, a 30-year-old scholar living in Scotland, has been an outspoken advocate for Iranian-Israeli relations, challenging the conventional wisdom that the two countries are irreconcilably at odds. Her experiences […]

The Art of Resilience: How a Mural at Thrive Student Living’s Arteria Parktown is Bringing Beauty and Healing
The relentless pursuit of knowledge and the weight of family expectations can be overwhelming for tertiary level scholars studying in Johannesburg, far away from their roots. However, Thrive Student Living’s new Arteria Parktown 500-bed student residence offers a unique opportunity for students to find beauty and breathing space amidst the chaos. The residence features a […]

Auctioning the Phoenicians: Shipwrecked Treasures from the Ancient Mediterranean
Imagine a world where ancient civilizations traded goods, ideas, and cultures across the vast expanse of the Mediterranean. The Phoenicians were seafarers who played a pivotal role in this ancient world, connecting the dots between Egypt, Greece, and other regions. Their legacy lives on in the form of exquisite artifacts recovered from a long-lost shipwreck, […]

Thirty Years On: Judith Cain’s Artistic Journey
Judith Cain, a renowned artist from York, has been taking the art world by storm with her incredible body of work spanning over three decades. Her artistic journey has been a long and winding road, filled with twists and turns, but one thing remains constant – her passion for art and her dedication to her […]

The Legacy Artist of the Governor’s Art Show
Named Legacy Artist in 2025 for her celebrated career and impact on the local art scene Exhibited her work globally, earning dozens of awards and honors Installed commissioned sculptures across the country Established Artist Rosetta Interview “It’s a wonderful show,” Rosetta said on Wednesday, move-in day for this exhibitors. “I did my first one […]

Spring into Art and Music in Richardson: Two Festivals to Celebrate
Spring is in the air, and Richardson, Texas, is buzzing with excitement as two beloved festivals, the Cottonwood Art Festival and the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival, prepare to bloom into the community. With their rich histories, diverse offerings, and family-friendly atmosphere, these events are not to be missed. Cottonwood Art Festival The 56th annual […]

Two Worlds Collide in Artemisia Gallery’s New Exhibition
The world of art is full of diverse and contrasting styles, and Artemisia Gallery’s latest exhibition is no exception. The gallery features the works of Aidan Filshie, Eddy Burger, and Sophie Fitsioris and Olga Tsara, each with their own unique approach to art. The exhibition is divided into three distinct sections, each showcasing a different […]