Augusta Mini Theatre is a community arts and life skills school located in Augusta, Ga. They are gearing up for its next production dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This showcase is an annual production, but this year will highlight the work of James Brown., the late great music legend who called Augusta home….
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New “The Color Is” Exhibit by Nick Cave and Jack Cave Now Open at DuSable Museum Historic Roundhouse
Artists and brothers Nick Cave and Jack Cave’s exhibit entitled, “The Color Is” will be hosted by the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago, Illinois. The collection boasts avant-garde and haute couture pieces. It opened August 27, 2022, and will run through November 27, 2022. “The Color Is” will consist of 40-45 couture looks…
Culture News: Solange Knowles Makes History as the First Black Woman to Compose A Score for the New York City Ballet
Congrats are in order for Solange Knowles as she will be the first Black woman to compose an original score for the New York City Ballet. She made the announce via her Instagram. The score will be performed by the City Ballet Orchestra with soloist from her ensemble. Show Dates For 2022 at the Lincoln…
San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art Unveils “Say Their Names” Memorial Exhibit
The “Say Their Names” Memorial Exhibit honors individuals who’ve died at the hands of those perpetuating injustice and systemic racism. It is a grassroots exhibit that began in Portland, Oregon as a result of the nationwide protests in 2020. The “Say Their Names Memorial” organization was birthed from that nationwide outcry. Its goal is to…
Award Winning Costume Designer, Ruth E. Carter, to have Fashion Exhibit at SCAD
Veteran costume designer, Ruth E. Carter, known for her work in Spike Lee’s Malcom X, Ava DuVernay’s Selma, and Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther, among others will have some of her most notable designs on display in an exhibit entitles “Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costumer Design.” It is open for viewing at the Savannah College…
New Artist Relief Fund to Help Gig Artists of the CSRA
Jessye Norman School of the Arts has announced the formation of an artist relief fund to serve gig artists in the CSRA that have lost work and income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund is made possible by a group of CSRA based local arts non-profits for gig, contracted, or self-employed artists of all…
Product Highlight: Art by Bouffants and Broken Hearts
Happy Tuesday Diva Chronicles Fam! I love how art can be interpreted in do many different way. When I came across the art by Bouffants and Broken Hearts, Ibloved the play on fashion either the use of animals and inanimate objects. Pretty Oranges in a Bowl Pretty Poodle Lounge Get Money and Lipstick Lip Mobile…
Product Highlight: Art by Spoonful of Faith
I love discovering indie artists on social media. I feel like I am supporting the next greats for future generations. We are in a unique time where we can have access to awesome art before the artist reaches their prime or after their passing. We get a front seat look into their journey. I especially…
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