Art

ArtScape: Westobou season opens; Sense of Place returns to Gertrude Herbert

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Sep 2024 · 0

ArtScape is a regular column at Augusta Good News highlighting visual arts happenings in the area.

ArtScape: Westobou season party, Rhian Swain’s Breaking Barriers returns

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Westobou season party, Rhian Swain’s Breaking Barriers returns

This week’s ArtScape column highlights art exhibitions at Westobou and the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.

ArtScape: New August exhibitions at Gertrude Herbert and CANDL

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: New August exhibitions at Gertrude Herbert and CANDL

A peek at Heather Rene Dunaway’s latest exhibit as well as Andrew Swift’s debut exhibition.

ArtScape: Augustans on canvas, Westobou wrap planned for First Friday and more

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Augustans on canvas, Westobou wrap planned for First Friday and more

Art exhibitions, receptions and fun things are planned in the arts community this weekend and beyond. Here’s a sample of activities.

Clay sculpted artist’s interest from early age

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Clay sculpted artist’s interest from early age

Shishir Chokshi opened Tire City Potters in 2001.

Street photographer captures spontaneous side of life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Street photographer captures spontaneous side of life

Rebecca Congleton has an eye for photography.

New mural transforms North Augusta Greeneway tunnel

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on New mural transforms North Augusta Greeneway tunnel

Artist Jason Craig has painted many murals in the area, but his latest was a new experience.

Artist uses gift to connect with world

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jun 2024 · 1

Taytem Barth has defied odds in her life and wants to bring hope to others through her art.

Sculpture honors Augusta’s African American medical trailblazers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 May 2024 · Comments Off on Sculpture honors Augusta’s African American medical trailblazers

The “Pillars of the Golden Blocks” at the Twiggs Circle Roundabout highlights the contributions of African Americans to the medicine in Augusta during a time of segregation.

Iris sculpture dedicated May 24

By Staff Report · 24 May 2024 · Comments Off on Iris sculpture dedicated May 24

A new sculpture was dedicated Friday.

ArtScape: Historic photography and contemporary lyrics inspire local artist

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Historic photography and contemporary lyrics inspire local artist

Syd Padgett is working on an upcoming exhibition in Atlanta using tintype images.

Mural highlights work of Salvation Army

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 May 2024 · Comments Off on Mural highlights work of Salvation Army

Two artists are painting a mural inside the new Salvation Army Family Store in Columbia County, which is set for a June opening.

Artist sees evolution in recent works

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 May 2024 · Comments Off on Artist sees evolution in recent works

Recent works of Rhian Swain will be on display at Sacred Heart through June 21 and she will curate a show in the fall at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts.

Marvel comic artist to appear at ABX May 4

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 01 May 2024 · Comments Off on Marvel comic artist to appear at ABX May 4

Irene Strychalski will be at ABX for Free Comic Book Day May 4.,