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Hilarious Comedy Helps Tell Immigrants' Story
Bring some Kleenex, but be ready to laugh, too. This comedy gives us a look at ourselves and how we navigate within our families.
Works by Talented High School Students on Display in the Flex Space
Discover the impressive artwork of Bloomington High School South and Edgewood High School students on display at the Arts Alliance Center. From remarkable portraits to creative sculptures, this exhibit showcases the immense talent and creativity of young artists. Read on to learn more about this exciting showcase and the impressive works of art on display.
Brand New Art Gallery Opens
Just west of downtown Bloomington, Ind., is a new haven for lovers of art, coffee, wine, gift shopping and solace. Juniper Art Gallery, having left Spencer, Ind. beckons from W. Kirkwood.
Artificial Intelligence Can Be Human —and Art—Centered
Of course it's scary; it's only a few decades old and seems so potent. And its finish line looms far away. Where, in fact, is that line? Artificial intelligence (AI) is something that's altering everything, including art.
Got GarageBand? Get to Work
An experienced and lauded opera singer had spare time during the pandemic. See what you can do with Apple's app GarageBand as you watch her taunting tuneful video, directed by Emmy Award nominated stage and film director Crystal Manich.
Singing the Blues and Blowing Our Minds
Black History Month could be celebrated in a zillion ways. Here are two: listening to the blues and watching Viola Davis portray the Mother of Blues, Ma Rainey. Rainey’s voice, manner, look, attitude, clothes—so much about this woman differed from other musicians of the early 20th century. And so much of Rainey’s legacy shows up in later singers and songwriters, ones who followed her gutsy lead.
It's Getting Easier to Promote Your Bloomington-area Arts Event
Technology advances by the nanosecond, and arts marketing is benefitting. In a recent Zoom meeting Bloomington-area arts folk shared information that can plant your events smack dab on people's radar.
Stage fright befriends us: Tips from 11 creators
Sweating. Can’t swallow. Heart rate on acid. You’re not dying; you have stage fright. Don’t worry, because often this form of energy is a sign you’re about to give a stellar performance. For this blogpost I talked to performers and artists who shared how stage fright has scared away mediocrity.
Two Local Arts Groups Unite
Dynamism can happen when people think, then act, together. See what local artists Joanne Shank, Tom Duffy, and Henry Leck have taught me about the power of joining forces.