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Philadelphia Museum of Art Commissions Work From Drew University Professor

Philadelphia Museum of Art Commissions Work From Drew University Professor

Professor Stein's The Song Art piece

In January 2023 Professor Raymond Saá Stein recently created an artwork for the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s “Matisse in the 1930s” exhibit.

Stein was one of five contemporary artists selected by the Philadelphia Art Museum and Mural Arts Philadelphia panel to work on the project inspired by French artist Henri Matisse.

The artists had five weeks to create their individual pieces, which were then duplicated into large banners or vinyl subsequently placed on the streets of Philadelphia as murals, bringing the art museum into the larger community. “It was a very short timeline. I chose to do a work on paper consistent with the work I currently made in the studio,” explained Stein, whose piece was inspired by Matisse’s “The Song,” a 1938 mural commissioned by Nelson Rockefeller.

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Professor Raymond Stein

“I hand painted paper with gouache and collage it together with the use of a sewing machine.” Stein particularly appreciated the public aspect of the project. “I’m a huge fan of art in public spaces. I love the concept of bringing art into the public realm. I think it is beneficial to the artist and also to the community. It changes the environment and cheers people up. I’m happy with the final project I think it looks great.”

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Local Street Artist

LOCAL STREET ARTIST UNVEILS STUNNING JALEN HURTS MURAL NEAR THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART

Jalen Hurts Mural

The mural depicts Hurts dropping back for a pass and a Kelly Green Eagles logo with the message "Fly"

Local artist Bill Strobel unveiled a breathtaking mural of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts before the team's Super Bowl matchup against Kansas city Chief's in Arizona.
The entire mural is made in acrylic paint and done by the artist himself Bill Strobel. it only took him to make it in 12 hours over the span of 2 days.

One of the Murals that was apart of the Flyers

This isn't the Strobel's first time working on a large mural He was also paid by the Philadelphia Flyers last year to paint four murals around the city as a part of its "Bring it to Broad" campaign.

Although the Flyers pieces were commissioned, Strobel was not assigned to create a Jalen Hurts mural and instead did so for his own enjoyment.
As to why he chose to use Hurts as his muse, Strobel said that he is proud of the growth Hurts has shown thus far in his NFL career and wanted to make a tribute to that.

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New Exhibit

NEW EXHIBIT COMES TO NYC FEATURING TONS OF BANKSY'S ART

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A new exhibition is coming to New York City that will feature dozens of pieces of artwork from the renowned street artist Banksy. A series of stenciled Murals will line the walls of the exhibition in TriBeca, showcasing the famous Artist's iconic works.The exhibit will feature over 80 original works of his from sculptures and autographed canvases. 

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"The art of Banksy is something so universal, so easy to understand,” said Elena Frigenti the gallery manager of the exhibit. “"He literally covered the city and the boroughs of the city with his art... simple art to understand but the meaning is very deep so it's something that stays with you."

The exhibit is Banksy in New York: Defaced’ it commemorates the 10- year anniversary of his month long residency in 2013. It opens on February 16, 2023 and will run into early Spring. Tickets cost $16.50

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Art Garage news

Art Garage Showcases Dominican Culture and Art in Their Newest popup exhibition

dominican republic culture shown at the Noyes Art museum

In the Stockton Art Garage of Atlantic City their newest pop up exhibit until February 27 show cases the Dominican Republic Culture and Art as apart of the cities taste of culture series that the city is teaming up with the Art Garage for. 

The Opening night of the Dominican Republic Popup Exhibit

With the exhibit shown in the Art Garage “This event is very important. It lets everyone, Dominican people in particular, be proud of where they come from and more integrated,” said Luis Rodriguez, president of La Casa Dominicana, who worked on the Dominican exhibit.

Luis Rodriguez, who is the president of the Non Profit Organization La Casa Dominicana, which is an organization that seeks out to help improve the Hispanic Community’s quality of life. The Non Profit helped work on the exhibit with the Art Garage team. 

“Many of the City of Atlantic City Multicultural Service upcoming events, such as the Dominican Republic display and flag-raising ceremony, are based on Atlantic City demographics,” said Nambo. “There are a lot of Dominican Republic residents in our city, and we want to highlight their culture.”

Mimi Nambo is the special events coordinator for the city’s Multicultural Services department, said every program that comes out of the office has a goal of educating the public and understanding different cultures.

The Exhibit will end on February 27, 2023 with the Dominican Flag raised at the  Atlantic City City Hall at 12:30pm to end the Celebration.

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PAinting Stolen in Downtown New Philadelphia

Aquarius Painting Stolen

A thief has stolen an art piece from a public display in downtown Artagain Alley. 

The Art piece was a copy of  Aquarius by Carol Anne Hunt from Newcomerstown.  which was bolted down with screws to a wall which the screws were missing 

As of  2/14/ 23 the Art piece is still missing with no updates on the investigation. The art crime was reported last Sunday which was 2/5/23 to the Philadelphia police.  


You can read the original article Here

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Dancing on the canvas – Broadway star turns tap-dancing skills into works of art

Daniel J. Watts creates paintings by dancing on the canvas – his sneaker-clad feet acting as brushes as he improvises abstract works of art.
Watts, who received a 2020 Tony Award nomination for originating the role of Ike Turner in “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” says painting has become a unique creative outlet.
” Sometimes art, or my art, is a fight. Or I’m working through something… but I can play more here. It’s all dance,” Watts’s said

Watts had never painted until the Pandemic shut down Broadway theaters in 2020. With the Turner musical on pause for a year and a half, he was looking for a new way to be creative. 

Watts has appeared in numerous Broadway productions including ” Hamilton,” “The Color Purple,” “Memphis” and “In The Heights.” But he says painting provides him with a morr intimate artistic expression than being on stage.  

” I’m allowing myself to be free in space and time… That’s how I win the day,” he said “I won today if i created something. That means I was free today.”

In January, Watts exhibited his paintings at Caelum Gallery in New York City, the first Gallery showing of his artwork.

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Artist Daniel J Watts 

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Noyes Art Garage Host its Largest Exhibition on Climate Change.

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Ann Calandro's artwork titled 'Rowboat' will be on display at the Noyes Arts Garage in Atlantic City.

The Noyes Art Garage is hosting its biggest Exhibition taking over Atlantic city’s location and the Stockton Kramer Hall in Hammonton. The exhibit titled “Mother Nature vs. Human Nature: The Inequity of Climate Resilience” is the New Jersey Arts Annual Exhibition for 2023. The display, which features 105 artworks by 103 artists who either live or work in New Jersey.

“It is the largest group of participants in the museum’s history,” said Noyes Museum Executive Director Michael Cagno. “And it’s compelling evidence of New Jersey’s dedication to and passion for the arts.”

The exhibition runs from Feb. 1 to June 24 with an opening reception to be held at the Noyes Arts Garage from 1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 4. The Arts Annual Exhibition is a co-sponsored project of the Noyes and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Kathleen Beausolei's painting 'Meet at the Ferris Wheel' will be on display at the Noyes Arts Garage in Atlantic City.

The Noyes Arts Garage, located on Fairmount Avenue in Atlantic City, houses two museums, the Noyes Museum of Art Galleries and the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey, eight artist studios, shops, a café, and an art classroom. The Arts Garage is open Wednesdays-Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Noyes Galleries at Kramer Hall, located on Front Street in Hammonton add vibrancy to the Arts District in downtown Hammonton. The Noyes Galleries are open Mondays-Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and until 7 p.m. during “Third Thursdays.”