Creating Judaica: Beauty for Beauty’s Sake

Creating Judaica: Beauty for Beauty’s Sake

Jim Cohen [MFA ’04] used to be a lawyer. He’s good with words and a great conversationalist. But when he began to explain a sterling silver yad and a Torah breastplate he made and donated to the U.S. Armed Forces, words began catching in his throat. Cohen had...
Sculpture portrays confluence of ideas, diversity

Sculpture portrays confluence of ideas, diversity

The new sculpture at Library Mall, titled “Both/And – Tolerance/Innovation,” speaks to the confluence of ideas and cultural diversity coming together in Madison. The stainless steel and stone sculpture is by artists David Dahlquist and Matt Neibuhr of Des Moines,...
Arts Visalia exhibit exposes locals to broader spectrum

Arts Visalia exhibit exposes locals to broader spectrum

VISALIA – Artists draw from a variety of places for inspiration, including other artists. That is why Arts Visalia chooses to occasionally feature artists from outside of the area. This month, the gallery is showing the paintings of Seattle artist Teresa Getty [MFA...
Summer Arts Studio Workshop

Summer Arts Studio Workshop

June 16 – 22 This Summer 2019, our faculty will teach an intensive one-week Summer ? Studio workshop from June 16-22. Learn skills, make art, and build community! The workshop includes lessons in glass, printmaking, woodworking, painting/drawing, digital...