The late Ricardo Favela was the child of farmworkers in Dinuba who went on to become a prominent artist, teacher and activist who helped found the Royal Chicano Air Force. Now he is being celebrated by Arts Visalia in the exhibition “Seen and Unseen: Ricardo Favela’s Expressions of Chicano/Chicana Art,” …
Read More »Jazz Artist Benjamin Boone Celebrates Poetry Of Philip Levine With New Album
A new project from Fresno-based jazz artist Benjamin Boone is getting national attention. It combines original compositions by the Fresno State professor and saxophonist, with the poetry of the late Pulitzer Prize winner and U.S. Poet Laureate Philip Levine. It also features some of the top names in the jazz …
Read More »Fresno Selects Napa Artist To Create New Work For Downtown’s Mariposa Plaza
Downtown Fresno’s Mariposa Plaza could soon get a major new piece of public art. The Fresno City Council is set to vote on a proposal Thursday May 25th to award a Napa artist a $ 200,000 contract to create a new piece of public art for square at Fulton and …
Read More »Art takes flight in Merced thanks to work of Spanish artist
An inflatable sculpture exhibit from a Spanish artist comes to Merced this month. The work of Olga Diego is on display in “AIR (art in flight),” which premieres at a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Artist, professor collaborate with Planada and Livingston schools on mural projects
Students got the chance to contribute to a new mural at Campus Park Elementary through a project with an international muralist and a UC Merced professor. The 20-by-60-foot mural at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock artist pounds the ugly out of old metal to make jewelry
Through cutting, grinding, hammering and heating, scrap becomes beautiful jewelry Birch: Handcrafted Wearables owner grew up with an appreciation for repurposing … Click to Continue »
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