The Deep Blue Ridge: Former prison inmate carves life’s story in wood for all to see
One Vinton man is hoping his story of hardships and hard-time inspires others to persevere and he does so by telling his story through wood. “I see things in wood in art. My hands for some reason have to continually move. I think it is a creative instinct.”
The Deep Blue Ridge: Glass-blowing artist shares childhood memory that sparked his love for glass
A childhood memory inspired one man to pursue a passion in the industry of glass blowing and now, he’s giving back to people in the community interested in the art. Parker Stafford, 57, runs his own hot glass studio and gallery at 8685 Virginia Avenue in Newport.
The Deep Blue Ridge: Puppeteer shares how art has molded her life to help others
One Roanoke woman is making a difference in the community with her trash-to-treasure art. She’s doing so, not only by inspiring people to care about the environment, but by inspiring people to care about their passions as well.
Valley Metro seeking artists to design new NW Roanoke bus stops
ROANOKE, Va. – Four new bus stop shelters are coming to Roanoke, and the city is looking for artists to bring some creativity to the community. The Roanoke Arts Commission and Valley Metro joined forces on this public art project. Artists will have the chance to share their creative vision within the bus stop shelters and on the ground in front of them. Douglas Jackson of the Roanoke Arts Commission says projects like this are important for people to feel proud of their city. “There’s a lot of pride in Roanoke and a lot of pride in this neighborhood,” Jackson said.
Dozens of student art pieces give downtown Pulaski a splash of color
PULASKI, Va. – Historic downtown Pulaski is getting a splash of color this month with new art pieces created by kids. About 70 art pieces made by students in the New River Valley are on display in storefront windows on Main Street. Normally, the pieces would be displayed in a gallery at the students’ schools. But with the coronavirus pandemic putting a wrench in those plans, the art center found a different way to celebrate. “Despite all the struggles they had this year, they kept making art,” Fine Arts Center New River Valley President John Ross said.
Churchill painting owned by Angelina Jolie sells for $11.5M
The Moroccan landscape painted by Winston Churchill and owned by Angelina Jolie sold at auction on Monday March 1, 2021, for more than $11.5 million, smashing the previous record for a work by Britains World War II leader. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)LONDON – A Moroccan landscape painted by Winston Churchill and owned by Angelina Jolie sold at auction on Monday for more than $11.5 million, smashing the previous record for a work by Britain’s World War II leader. The pre-sale estimate was 1.5 million pounds to 2.5 million pounds, and the previous record price for a Churchill painting was just under 1.8 million pounds. Churchill gave the painting to Roosevelt as a memento of the trip. The painting was sold by the Jolie Family Collection.
Picasso, Warhol among those featured in new Radford University art exhibit
RADFORD, Va – A new art exhibit at Radford University is aiming to educate students about pieces of art from across the world. Hundreds of pieces are on display inside The Art Museum at the Covington Center at Radford University. The pieces come from places like Mexico, Africa, and Asia and even include prints from Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. Anyone can visit the free exhibit from now through April 17, although there is an occupancy limit of 10 people. Before going to the museum, make sure to register yourself online as a visitor to Radford’s campus.
Trading legend Art Cashin shares his poem to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome the New Year
Art Cashin couldn't lead the New York Stock Exchange in the singing of "Wait til the Sun Shines Nellie" this year, but he penned this poem for UBS and its clients and is sharing it with us here. Happy New Year, Art. Look forward to seeing you on the floor in 2021.
cnbc.comRoanoke River Greenway under Memorial Bridge revitalized with artwork
ROANOKE, Va. – The area under one of Roanoke’s Memorial Bridge is now a space for children to use their imagination. Artists from Patrick Henry High School spent the summer painting the bridge’s columns along the Roanoke River Greenway. The formerly bare concrete now features pastel-colored murals of Roanoke architecture. Additionally, volunteers unearthed and restored a stone-walled sandbox that had been derelict for decades. "There was a playground and a baseball field over there...just to hear the history, they’re very happy to see it.”The Memorial Bridge artwork, officially entitled the Arches project, was sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission.
Watch artists make their crafts from start to finish at Artisan Saturdays
ROANOKE, Va. – On Sept. 26, Roanoke County Parks and Recreation is inviting you to see how some of your favorite art pieces are made. The sixth season of Artisan Saturdays will begin at 10 a.m. featuring 17 artists. From potters to woodworkers and painters you can stop by Explore Park to watch as they demonstrate their craft. The event was inspired by the idea of showing the community how some of the items in Explore Park’s visitor center are made. Jim Privitera of Earthworks Pottery in Vinton has been part of Artisan Saturdays since it started six years ago.
Everybody needs inspiration: Chalk art for National Suicide Prevention Week appears in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. A Lynchburg group created eye-catching art to start a conversation about suicide and mental health. The Suicide Prevention Awareness Coalition invited artists to draw inspiring chalk images and messages outside of the Academy Center for the Arts on Sunday. The event coincided with the start of National Suicide Prevention Week. People are struggling more so now than ever, and some people are struggling that have never struggled before, said Christina Ingram of the Suicide Prevention Awareness Coalition. The event was attended by Lynchburg vice mayor Beau Wright, who said he has also struggled with his mental health in the past.
Taubman Museums annual Sidewalk Art Show moves online
ROANOKE, Va. One of downtown Roanokes most beloved traditions is moving from the sidewalk to the computer. Over the past six decades, the Taubman Museum of Arts annual Sidewalk Art Show has attracted thousands of visitors. One is an online shop that already has more than 100 works for sale from 25 artists, while the main event will happen Aug. 15-16. Continuing that tradition as traditions evolve, especially during this time frame, to an online event is key not only for the museum but for the community and for the artists that are involved, said Cindy Petersen, executive director of the Taubman Museum of Art. Click here to learn more about the virtual Sidewalk Art Show.
The power of paint: two new Roanoke street murals mix bright colors and civic pride
ROANOKE, Va. Downtown Roanoke received a splash of color this month, thanks to two street murals. This is something that has really ignited this city, Roanoke mayor Sherman Lea said. Both Lea and Muir believe public art like this is an essential part of making Roanoke an ideal city. The idea of different colors and love and inviting people to come and enjoy where they live.Its important to me that we come together as a city, Lea said. We want to make everyone in this city proud of whats going on.
Roanoke artists paint ‘End Racism Now’ on street outside of Municipal Building
Dozens of artists painted the message “End Racism Now” on the 200 block of Campbell Avenue, which is overlooked by the historic Municipal Building. The mural, which was planned by Roanoke’s Urban Arts Project, received approval from city leaders before artists started painting. “We are all working together to end racism now,” said Eboni Harrington of the Urban Arts Project. “In art, it’s up to you,” said Aly Jones of the Urban Arts Project. After the phrase, artists painted several names of people killed by police violence.
'Community through art: Taubman Museum launches outreach program to distribute art kits, meals
ROANOKE, Va. The Taubman Museum of Arts doors may be closed, but theyre still finding ways to share art with the community in launching a new outreach program called Brush Pals. Brush Pals provides weekly art kits for children served through Feeding Southwest Virginia. On Monday, the first round of art kits were distributed along with meals for those at the Community Solutions Center on Melrose Avenue. Going forward, Brush Pals will also be distributed to the Rescue Mission and various retirement centers. The Taubman hopes to impact 20,000 people throughout southwest Virginia through the end of August.
Art that's made of money
Art that's made of money To many the idea of cutting up money for artistic purposes seems insane. But Mark Wagner saw something more when he first cut up a dollar 15 years ago. Now he's assembles collages entirely from one dollar bills that can sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Anthony Mason reports.
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Art that's made of money To many the idea of cutting up money for artistic purposes seems insane. But Mark Wagner saw something more when he first cut up a dollar 15 years ago. Now he's assembles collages entirely from one dollar bills that can sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Anthony Mason reports.
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