Although yes, it may technically be illegal, the idea of creating graffiti with yarn is too fun to not talk about! Yarn bombing is one of the newest crazes on the art scene. This past June 11th was declared National Yarn Bombing Day. Placing yarn creations throughout your community can be a pleasant surprise for [...]
To some Shea Hembrey might seem to have a case of multiple personality disorder, to others he is simply a genius. One thing’s for sure though, he is most definitely creative. Shea knew that he wanted to produce his own biennial, which is typically a contemporary art show put together by a number of artists [...]
We’d like to think that genuises such as Rembrandt and Michaelangelo created their masterpieces with their own hands, but the reality is that they had assistants and apprentices to help them complete their works. Today, with the pressures artists feel from their dealers and followers, the trend of hired employees is on the rise. To [...]
Children can be humbling and inspiring in so many ways. Their creativity and determination can surprise us all. Kennedy, a second grader from California, is one of those surprises. After hearing of the gulf oil spill, she was determined to help. With her parents assistance, her simple idea of selling the artwork she created has now [...]
The overwhelming devastation that happened from Japan’s earthquake last month left many of us feeling helpless. But the people at Daily Paintworks have come up with a simple way for many of us to both share our talents and help those in Japan. This “challenge” they created started March 19th, but artists and buyers can [...]
What do fashion designer Zac Posen, actor Robert Redford, pop artist Andy Warhol, and author Truman Capote all have in common? Before they were famous, they were all chosen as receipients of The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Earlier this month, 1,500 more students from all across the U.S. joined them on that list. These creative [...]
Help keep the arts alive by participating in the Pepsi Refresh Project. Nine organizations have entered this contest in hopes of winning up-to $250,000 to help make a difference to the arts in your community. These nine organizations are all part of the 111 Arts Coalition. Some of the organizations include NAMTA, The Dave Project, [...]
Forget going door to door selling candy, magazines, etc., art based fundraisers are the way to go! Brian Summers makes some great points as to the benefits of holding an art based fundraiser rather than a traditional one. For example, parents do not have to worry about the safety of their children going door to [...]
Funding for art education is not only disappearing in the U.S. but all across the world, and society is fighting back. The proof is in this picture taken at Trafalgar Square in London. Seen above, UK demonstrators marched against a new proposal by the Prime Minister, David Cameron, to raise college tuition fees and cut funding for art colleges [...]
NAMTA, the International Art Materials Trade Association, is in the running for receiving funding of 250K from the Pepsi Refresh Project. NAMTA is a strong supporter of art education and they have developed a plan to help provide 25 different schools with the necessary funds to build a successful art program. Should NAMTA receive enough [...]
