Arts

Carolyn Wright, The LONA Gallery

Art Education in Unexpected Places

National Arts & Humanities Month was celebrated last month and there were countless events highlighting arts and culture across the country, which is a beautiful thing! Yet funding for the arts continues to be an area where we are deficient locally and as a nation overall.

Carolyn Wright, The LONA Gallery

Magical Healing Powers of Art

There is a lot of love, passion and positive energy at Creative Enterprises, not only among the staff, but it is evident among the clients they serve as well. On a recent visit, I was greeted by wide, welcoming smiles, generous greetings and even a hug or two! It may not be the “Happiest Place on Earth,” but it’s a close second in my book!

Carolyn Wright, The LONA Gallery

Art Matters | Focus on Cuba… A Photographer’s View

It’s not every day that you meet someone who has traveled from the US to Cuba. Photographer Lara Mealor had that rare opportunity earlier this year. When we met a few months ago, Lara showed me some of the pictures she took, and I just had to find out more about this adventurous woman and extraordinary photographer.  

The Dream Keepers, the original painting by Duluth artist, Kathy Fincher.

Duluth Unveiling The Dream Keepers 9/11 Memorial

The City of Duluth and the Duluth Fine Arts League invite the public to attend the unveiling of the city’s newest piece of public art in Duluth’s Town Green on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 7:00pm. The bronze sculpture, a three-dimensional perspective of Duluth native and renowned artist, Kathy Fincher’s 9/11 inspired painting, The Dream Keepers, is being donated to the city.

Peachtree Ridge graduates making careers in art and fashion

Peachtree Ridge graduates making careers in art and fashion

Curtis and Kaiya Smith are brother and sister, and they’re both graduates of Peachtree Ridge High School. But their connection runs even deeper than family and school; as artists, both siblings are making marks on the world around them. 

Gail Mosby and Kathie Van Landingham

‘Bosom Buddies’ back for another event

SNELLVILLE – Back by popular demand, the Bosom Buddies, Gail Mosby and Kathie Van Landingham, will share stories of their lifelong friendship from their book “Thanks for the Lift, Bosom Buddy!” Jan. 22.