Photography as Revolutionary Aesthetic: An LA Artist Conversation

Artists Todd Gray, Cauleen Smith, and Ken Gonzales-Day, each with distinct approaches to photo-based practices, discuss how they integrate concepts of identity and explore the tensions between refusal and inclusion. These artists are all native to California and their experiences as professors and artists reinforce the importance of place and community. Addressing themes from the forthcoming exhibition Photo Flux: Unshuttering LA, they’ll discuss their commitment to creating and expanding opportunities for emerging artists to stand, flex, and grow.

The event is free and online Feb.25 at 5pm.  You must register for the talk.

https://www.getty.edu/visit/cal/events/ev_3262.html

February is museum month in San Diego! Although many museums may be closed for Covid19 the San Diego Museum Council and local museums are still bringing some exciting programs to you virtually!

Check out the list here

A few highlights include:

• The San Diego Museum of Art will provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the research and planning of the large, groundbreaking exhibition to be shared in 2024. Join SDMA for Planning Wonders to learn about the exhibition on science and Islamic art on February 19 at 10 a.m.
• The Lux Art Institute will produce a virtual artist talk for its current Artist-in-Residence Beatriz Cortez. The presentation will have two dates; one for Spanish-speaking audiences on February 18 at 6 p.m. and another for English speakers on February 25 at 6 p.m.

This website has regular step by step exercises to help you create finished products using photoshop.  There are exercises for gaining skills in photo manipulation or text manipulation and lessons are laid on in a step by step method.  If there is a Photoshop effect you are looking to accomplish and are not sure how this site is a great place to look for guidance.

The Artwork Archive blog recently published an article that talks about the benefits of thinking like an emerging artist.  There is a link to the article below.  Emerging artists which are people at the beginning of their art careers, can often be students. Emerging artists look for opportunities to showcase their work, have freedom, and do not shy away from experimentation.  The article offers some strategies and advice on moving ahead with your passion for art, has links some art resources, and its worth the read.

Read the article

The Palomar College Scholarship Application is available from Jan 8th-March 8th. The application is designed as a “one and only stop” for scholarships. When you complete this application you are initiating your eligibility for all available scholarships.  Click the link for the flyer for more information.  Be on the lookout for Art Department Scholarship information later this Spring.

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