Progressing our city through THE ARTS and CREATIVE IDEAS
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Happy Easter
Here is a little friend I painted, thought it would be nice to share for Easter.
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Impressionism was a 19th-century art movement that originated with a group of Paris-based artists whose independent exhibitions brought them to prominence during the 1870s and 1880s.
Impressionist Art originated from the idea that painter's job is to produce a convincing image of reality and that the true sensation of experiencing the effects of light, colour and realism could only be captured in the open air(En plein air) rather than from the dull surroundings…
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The Arts really are for everyone! That is why I am organizing this special arts event featuring the work of international artists from across the Americas. Something for every taste and style. And, somethiing for every budget!
This event aims to bring imagination and creativity into peoples' lives while at the same time supporting local and international artists, as well as supporting an organization I have been committeed to for many years. All…
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Born in London, Ontario, Canada. Jackie Ohlsen grew up in rural Ontario.Later she moved to London and attended the 3 Year Fine Arts Program at Fanshawe College. She studied regular academic artistic courses, such as History, Painting and Design Theory,Photography, Woodworking Glass Blowing, and Artistic Metal Work. Jackie also had intensive practical hands on classes.…
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The word mural originates from the Latin word murus or "wall." Thus, mural art refers to any form of visual expression created on a wall. Mural art is a longstanding public art form that has expressed religious and political beliefs within societies.
History
A lot of what we learn about ancient civilizations in archaeology has to do with the murals of that culture.…
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Please beware of a scam going around the internet. A person is representing them self as David Osborne asking to buy art.
The email I received follows along with a link to show it is a scam.
"Good day,
My name is David Osborne I'm from California and i hope this message finds you well.I was going through your works and my eyes caught this particular work, i will like to have it for my new apartment this month.please let me know if the piece is available, if…
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You can always tell a person by their eyes.
Through the eyes a persons true spirit – their soul is reflected. I strive through my current artwork portraits to reveal glimpses of that persons spirit brought to life in paint.
When you see the luster of the pure colors returning the light from the surface of the once white canvas, my desire is that the viewer will feel something. Will be moved, and see the spirit told by that individual. My ambition is that each painting, as…
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http://jackiespaintings.yolasite.com/ One wall,recent exhibition -
Kristineberg Bibliotek Gallery in Borås Sweden
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The Barrio Centro Association and Tucson Arts Brigade invite the entire community to celebrate the unveiling of the Barrio Centro Community Mural on Saturday, June 18th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Lucky Wishbone, 2712 E. 22nd Street. Join us for this free, fun-filled family event with food, music, speakers and performances. …
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Born in the black community of turn-of-the-century New Orleans,
but played from the beginning by musicians of every color, Jazz celebrates all Americans at their best.…
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O site do DC Brasília Creative Community ficou ótimo.
Gostaria de parabenizar a equipe de desenvolvimento!
Hosana
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Baião, oftentimes referred to as "baion", is a rhythm from the state of Bahia in Northeastern Brazil. Most people credit Luis Gonzaga with popularizing this rhythm.
Luis Gonzaga is often called Rei de Baião
The rhythm is kind of a slow samba rhythm. Its distinctive pattern consists of two long notes separated by one of short duration (i.e. long-short-long).…
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Anthropologist Janet Chernela has presented for our Lecture Series numerous times about her work with the Kayapo of the Amazon, and has been one of our most popular speakers. Her last presentation May 18, 2010 was entitled "The Kayapo and the Future of Amazonia".
The talk focused on many pressing…
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On March 14, 2011, a large group of members and friends were dazzled and delighted by Ethno-musicololgist Andrew Connell who shared both the stories and the amazing sounds of Hermeto Pascoal, a multi-instrumentalist and composer who combines jazz, northeastern folk music, avant-garde, and found sounds to produce…
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Jazz is a wonderful illustration, that when musical ideas and talent have traveled across continents it has at times evolved into a more sublime work of art.
Several genres contributed to the formation of Jazz including ragtime, blues, marches, African religious music, European classical music, Cuban music, South American musical rhythms and American popular song and musical theater.
DC Creative community draws its inspiration from the history of Jazz and one…
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