Certainly, many of us will spend a lifetime trying to deal with our memories of September 11th and trying to make sense of such tragedy. One way that people are coping with their memories and pain is certainly through art, and there is no more poignant place to experience this art than through the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Opening tomorrow with… (more…)
If you’re looking for fair options for Labor Day weekend on the west coast, look no further than these ideas. The Kings Mountain Art Fair will be held during the holiday weekend in Woodside, California. It benefits the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade and is staffed by volunteers from the community. It’s set among the redwoods and is in the… (more…)
Portland, Oregon is a fantastic city, and the Portland2016 Biennial of Contemporary Art is a show not to be missed. This event is a survey of Oregon’s visual artists. Michelle Grabner, a nationally recognized curator, will be leading the Portland2016 Biennial. Now, the show runs through September 18th, so you have awhile to get there. The gallery hours will be… (more…)
If you live in Los Angeles and are looking for fun activities to do with dad today, here are a few great ideas: Parachute Market: If you’ve never been to the Parachute Market, you’re missing out. They host events, dinners and marketplaces throughout June in the Arts District of DTLA. Their theme this year is “Alone Together” and the market… (more…)
If you happen to be in Wisconsin this weekend, or you can get there, you’ll have a blast at the 30th Annual ChocolateFest. This is a major fundraiser for the area’s non-profit organizations and it has, in recent years, generated almost $100,000 annually for charitable groups. Held over Memorial Day Weekend, the event has many aspects to it, and this… (more…)
If mom likes art and you’re in New York today, here are a few great places to go to enjoy. Certainly, there are hundreds of art locations around New York where you can enjoy a feast for the eyes. First, Portal, taking place through Tuesday at the Federal Hall National Memorial includes 28 artists. These are mostly emerging or new… (more…)
Here is something really fun and unique to enjoy. The 33rd Annual Art in Bloom festival will take place in Minneapolis, MN from April 28 – May 1. This is a four day festival of floral arrangements and fine art that is being presented by Friends of the Institute at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. It highlights the talent of… (more…)
Whether you’re already into neon, or you just want a new experience, the Museum of Neon Art in Los Angeles is a site to behold. Founded in 1981, the museum includes neon and electric art from artists around the world. It also has restored vintage signs from businesses around Southern California. The museum has changed locations, originally housed in downtown… (more…)
If you’re in Palm Beach, you’ll want to be part of the Art Palm Beach event that is taking place tomorrow, Thursday January 21 through Sunday, January 24. It will take place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Exhibitors include artists from Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Korea,… (more…)
This is a lovely idea for anyone who is near Owasco, New York. Stop by the Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural and Country Living Museum and Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Educational Center and you’ll find an exhibit called “Through a Child’s Eyes” which is displaying antique toys and an interactive station for toys for children to enjoy. It includes circus… (more…)