Last Friday I went to visit the Hoffberger MFA Student’s Studios and attended “Eastern Connections,” an exhibit by graduate students Hwa Hyun Kim, Jenny Mullins, and Kim Manfredi, who all incorporate Eastern ideas and philosophies in their work. Fun stuff. But I missed the free art give-a-way. Damn. I always miss the free art.
“We’re teaching from the inside out by really getting down deep into the issues that are keeping [students] from who they really want to be and translating that to the stage but also translating it to daily life."
This week's news includes: Amy Sherald nominates René Treviño for 2025 Frieze London Fair, Murjoni Merriweather and Rodney Jermaine Elliott (Qrcky) selected as 2025 Joshua Johnson Council AIRs, Dapper Dan Midas takes the stage, the Mayor celebrates Artscape's success, and more!
"Politics have always been intertwined with music. I don't feel there's more of it now; it depends on what's happening in the world at any given moment." -Tommy Rouse
This Week: Aaron Dante interviews Cara Ober, Lisa Snowden, and Michael Teitelbaum at Pratt Central Library; Transformer's Summer Soirée; Truepenny Projects presents Salty by AJ Clauss at The Voxel; a works on paper opening reception at Grimaldis Gallery; Dr. Sketchy celebrates 17 years and more!
