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article local schedule Mar 18, 2026 visibility 7

Owensboro Art Guild exhibition highlights regional talent, awards Best in Show to Hast

The Owensboro Art Guild recently held its 64th Annual Juried Exhibition at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, marking a record-breaking year for both participation and prize money. Juror Daniel Pfalzgraf selected 57 works from 81 entries across Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, with over $8,000 in merit and purchase awards distributed. Local artist Vicki Hast secured the Best in Show title for her mixed-media sculpture "A Willow Orb," a non-utilitarian piece woven from willow she cultivates and harvests herself.

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article culture schedule Dec 15, 2025 visibility 14

AI-generated art at SFO sparks backlash prompting artist to speak out

An AI-generated artwork installed at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has sparked public backlash, leading the artist behind the piece to issue a statement defending the work. The installation, which uses artificial intelligence to create dynamic visuals, drew criticism from travelers and online commentators who questioned its artistic merit and the use of AI in public art.

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article culture schedule Oct 14, 2025 visibility 15

Manga Is a Pop Culture Phenomenon. It’s Also a Singular Art Form.

The New York Times publishes an article examining manga as both a global pop culture phenomenon and a distinct artistic medium. The piece explores how manga, originating in Japan, has evolved from a niche interest into a worldwide force, influencing entertainment, fashion, and visual storytelling. It highlights the unique visual language of manga—its panel layouts, expressive linework, and narrative pacing—that sets it apart from Western comics and other art forms.

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article local schedule Sep 19, 2025 visibility 13

24th annual Juried Art Exhibition and Reception coming up this fall

The Auburn Arts Association (AAA) is hosting the 24th annual Juried Art Exhibition and Reception at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) in Auburn, Alabama. The exhibition opens on September 22 and runs through October 31, with a reception on September 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The show features 56 works by local artists from Lee County and adjacent counties, and merit awards will be announced during the free, public reception.

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article local schedule May 3, 2025 visibility 10

Local creatives impress judges

The Arrowtown Photography Competition, part of the Arrowtown Autumn Festival, awarded first place to Hazel Alviola for her black-and-white image 'Needhams Cottage'. Alviola, who only began photography last year, expressed disbelief at her win. Judges Todd Weeks and Leigh Jeffery also introduced a 'highly commended' award for Martin Barwood's wildlife photo 'White Faced Heron'. In the concurrent Bayleys Arrowtown Autumn Fest Art Exhibition, Jane Burdon won the $3,500 premier painting award, while Jade Barclay took the $750 best local painting award. Other winners included Lynne Fellows, Lynn Brochere Millar, Olivia Pickney, and Diana Turnbull Anderson, with merit awards given to Angus Milne, Jenny Hill, Tracey Morrow, and Jos Browning.

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