Air Sweet Air: closing a chapter and re-imagining what a gallery is and can be

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Air Sweet Air: closing a chapter and re-imagining what a gallery is and can be

Published February 27, 2013 by Susannah Schouweiler

Cheryl Wilgren Clyne, "Air Sweet Air" — the gallery's namesake. Image courtesy of the artist “We Have All the Time in the World,” Air Sweet Air’s last show of 2012, was also the gallery’s final event in its Lowertown space. It was a joint exhibition, by...

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Inside the Fabric Workshop and Museum’s Daniel Arsham exhibitions

Published February 27, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad

By Michele Bregande, The Fabric Workshop and Museum The Fabric Workshop and Museum’s (FWM) current exhibitions, Daniel Arsham: Reach Ruin and Daniel Arsham X Jonah Bokaer: Study for Occupant (on view until March 17, 2013) was critically debated as part of The Review Panel Philadelphia, a yearly series of four...

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Experience art, music and theatre at ARTi Gras

Published February 27, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad

Although Mardi Gras is over and the last king cake has been eaten, you can still experience art, music and theatre - New Orleans style - at ARTi Gras on Saturday, March 2 from 5-10 p.m. in Downtown Akron. Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) continues its event series, Downtown Art Works,...

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Upcoming: From Baroque fest to harp duo

Published February 27, 2013 by Gregory Stepanich

Le Poème Harmonique. Photo by Guy Vivien If it’s March, it must be time to celebrate the music of the Baroque, and this Friday, the 14th iteration of the Miami Bach Society’s Tropical Baroque Festival gets under way. The Society, founded more than two decades ago...

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DANCECleveland brings ever popular Mark Morris Dance Group

Published February 27, 2013 by Roger Durbin

Mark Morris is coming to the area and DANCECleveland, a Knight Arts grantee, is bringing him in. The Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Mark Morris Dance Group will perform at the Palace Theatre in Playhouse Square on March 2. There are so many cool things about MMDG, but maybe the top one is...

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Pilot dramatic arts program seeks to expand accessibility of arts education in Macon

Published February 27, 2013 by Jonathan Harwell-Dye

Several students participated in a dance program at North Macon Park. Photo courtesy of Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation The dramatic arts just became more accessible in Macon. Beginning in March, Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation (MBCPR) will begin offering dramatic arts classes for free in...

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Six pro tips on getting funding from the Knight Arts Challenge

Published February 27, 2013 by marika.lynch

Photo by bleedingpalm.com If you’re like, ahem, 90 percent of applicants to the Knight Arts Challenge Miami, you’re waiting until the last minute to submit your ideas for funding. So we thought you might enjoy a few extra tips on helping your application stand out before...

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Rhythms of Africa rocks the world

Published February 27, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad

By Steven S. Klotz, Embrace Music Foundation When at long last the applause died down, with the audience filing out of the filled-to-capacity Adrienne Arsht Performing Center, the buzz began. “That might have been the best show I’ve ever seen in this hall,” an usher commented. “It’s hard to believe...

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Florida Grand Opera’s Recent Run Showcases Young Artist Program

Published February 26, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad

By Stefanie Hew, Florida Grand Opera It is said that a teacher’s proudest moment is to see a student achieve. In the same way, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) takes special pride in the highly successful productions of Mozart’s The Magic Flute and Bellini’s La sonnambula, which showcased graduates of the...

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Catch up on some black art history

Published February 26, 2013 by Anne Tschida

Examples of Afro-Cuban art. There are a number of shows and events associated with Black History Month around town. Although work from African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans and Africans show up on walls throughout the year here in Miami, it’s not with enough frequency as our diverse population...

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All group shows are not created equal

Published February 26, 2013 by Rosie Sharp

Public Pool hosted one portion of the EXCHANGE show, which opened this weekend. The group show plays a pivotal part in amplifying the visibility of emerging artists. While a fledgling artist may not have the body of work or name recognition to warrant a solo exhibition,...

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Asian Arts Initiative looks at contemporary Iranian women

Published February 26, 2013 by CSchwartz

A special exhibit at the North Chinatown Asian Arts Initiative takes a close look at what it means to be an Iranian woman, challenging both Eastern and Western notions of femininity. This Knight Arts grantee is currently displaying the show “That Person Who Is Your Creation: Iranian Women Exploring the...

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Random Act of Culture™ at SphinxCon

Published February 25, 2013 by Dennis Scholl

Last week I was fortunate to be invited to speak at the Knight-sponsored SphinxCon event. A gathering of national leaders in Detroit to discuss the issue of diversity in the arts. Speakers ranged from Delroy Lindo to Maria López De León, the director of NALAC. Knight Foundation National Arts Advisory...

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Video game composing conference planned for April in St. Paul

Published February 25, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad

By Bonnie Marshall, American Composers Forum Video game scoring has grown in breadth and complexity in the last decade. Long gone are the chompy synthesizers of Pac Man. Today’s gaming music involves highly creative composers, full orchestral pieces and sophisticated compositions that interact with the player’s actions and situation. [caption...

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Roofless Records 2013: Occult Circuits, Holly Hunt on the road, the latest innovations in Sonic Farce and more

Published February 25, 2013 by Valerie Nahmad

By Roofless Records 2013 is shaping up to be even busier than 2012. Nequam Sonitus (St. Petersburg) performs at I.N.C. 2013 in an amplified metal suit. International Noise Conference 2013 (10 Year Anniversary) We're only just now recovering from the 4 day marathon of madness...