Art was everywhere Sunday afternoon as local artists showcased their work throughout Madison County during the 12th annual ARTEAST tour. The Edwardsville-Alton Studio Tour featured more than 150 artists at 50 locations.
More here: Tour highlights work of area’s artists (The Telegraph)
In ancient civilization, gourds were used for a variety of things, from carrying water and food to storing grain and as floats for nets. These days, a retired Naperville couple is turning them into art.
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Couple bring out beauty of gourds (The Naperville Sun)
For artists looking to market their work, a local coffee shop might be a good starting point.
Continue here: Coffee shops a welcoming venue for art (The Temple News)
Almost 200 artists came to the Atlanta Arts Festival, many showing off live metal work and art creations like metal sculptures and colorful glass works.
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Atlanta Arts Festival, Not Just Another Walk in the Park (The Emory Wheel)
An artist/collector’s South Broad Street home doubles as a gallery and exhibits more than 200 paintings, including the works of Salvador Dali and Joan Miro.
Grayling education, business and governmental leaders recently launched the University of Grayling. There is no building or dormitories for the University of Grayling and the only course offered is a “Major in Nature.”
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"University of Grayling" launched to promote area’s natural resources (Crawford County Avalanche)
Creating and selling art for the benefit of our furry friends has become a regular and far reaching undertaking for artists and the staff at the Humane Society of Berks County. Anne Leuck Feldhaus, an animal friendly artist in Chicago is showing her work for one month in the Eleventh Street shelter’s gallery gift shop.
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Furry Friday benefits Human Society of Berks County (The Community Connection)
Daniel Saldaña with a new “amusement.” You can have your picture taken on it at Blue Star for a few bucks and proceeds will support Blue Star’s Art Smart program.
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Extraordinary machine (San Antonio Current)
High Street in Mount Holly is home to many art-oriented businesses, such as High Street Art & Framing, which opened in December.
More here: ‘An up-and-coming place’ (Burlington County Times)
AUGUST 5 & 6 •Care/Help Back to School Drive Care/Help of Sulphur will be holding their Back to School application and distribution days on August 5 and 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 112 E. Thomas Street.
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Community Calendar of SWLA (Southwest Daily News)