You have until this Thursday, August 1, 2013 to download two free E-books from the Museum of Fine Arts. The books are available for free download on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iBooks and on a computer with iTunes. Books must be read on an iOS device. The books offered are MFA Highlights: Musical Instruments Collection and the Arts of Korea. … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
Artist Opportunities In Stitches
Call for Art There is a brand new art studio with an event space in Everett (Yeah!) called the Paris Street Galleries (101 Paris St Everett, MA). They are looking to have a September exhibition based on a 1970s theme and/or 1980s disco era. 2D only. The work can be sold at the space (small price tags can be put on wall). For more information, contact … [Read more...]
Lowell Folk Festival and Food Carver Ruben Arroco
MCC Folk Arts & Heritage Program Manager Maggie Holtzberg recently paid a visit to Ruben Arroco, an artist working in a fascinating tradition: carving works of art from fruit and vegetables. In the following post, re-published from her blog Keepers of Tradition, Maggie shares the experience, in preparation for the Lowell Folk Festival this weekend, July 26-28, … [Read more...]
12 Tone Compositions Made Easy to Understand
With some sharpie markers, a keyboard, and a humorous intellect, Victoria Hart, commonly known as Vi Hart, a self-described Recreational Mathemusician, has done something quite remarkable. Watch Vi Hart uses her video magic to demystify Stravinsky and Schoenbergs 12 tone compositions. Who says math isn't fun? … [Read more...]
Artist Opportunities Between the Lines
Read on fellow travelers: Call for Art ART in the PARK is an annual juried art event sponsored by the Artists' Group of Charlestown, in cooperation with the Friends of City Square Park. ART in the PARK 2013 will be held in City Square Park, Charlestown, MA on Saturday September 7th , 2013 (rain date Sunday September 8th). Learn more. Deadline: August 1, 2013 Plays and … [Read more...]