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By BR&SOctober 2, 2012 0

U. Hartford looks to trim arts, humanities to benefit growing programs

The University of Hartford may axe up to 40 arts and humanities programs to benefit 17 other departments, according to reports. The university, which was founded in 1957 through the merging of Hartford Art School, The Hartt School, and Hillyer College,…

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By BR&SOctober 2, 2012 0

2012 MacArthur Foundation Fellowships

By The Editors October 02, 2012 Every year since 1981, the Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has awarded fellowships to individual pioneers within the fields of the arts and sciences. Nicknamed the MacArthur “Genius Grants,” recipients…

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By Anulfo BaezOctober 1, 2012 0

Terrain at Spoke Gallery

01 October 01, 2012 Tucked inside an artist building in South Boston is Spoke Gallery at Medicine Wheel Productions. This was my first visit to the gallery and most definitely will not be the last. Currently up in the…

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By BR&SOctober 1, 2012 0

Rockwell subjects recall artist in reunion

By The Editors October 01, 2012 About 24 people gathered in the town of Arlington, Vt. last weekend to recollect the moments they shared with painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell. The artist, famous for capturing Americana, lived in…

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By BR&SOctober 1, 2012 0

Upcoming: Creative Time’s #CTsummit

summit |ˈsəmit| noun 1. the highest point of a hill or mountain. figurative – the highest attainable level of achievement : the dramas are considered to form one of the summits of world literature. 2. a meeting between heads of…

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By Susan MetricanSeptember 30, 2012 0

Inside Out: Starry Night

Last night I dreamt I was painting a tiny copy of Starry Night. It was one of those canvases that’s about an inch and a half tall. Sean accidentally bumped my arm, and I painted the whole thing blue in…

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By Amber VisteinSeptember 29, 2012 0

Harry Partch was not a Purist

Harry Partch was not a Purist. And I quote. I quote Dean Drummond from the September 19 workshop at New England Conservatory entitled Partch’s Tuning: Beyond 43. Harry Partch was a composer and inventor best remembered for the creation of…

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By Bonnie BSeptember 29, 2012 0

Photo Futures: Andy Adams and Jörg M. Colberg at the RISD Museum of Art

Flak Photo and Conscientious are arguably two of the most influential sites showing and discussing contemporary fine art photography online in recent years. Their respective creators/voices, Andy Adams and Jörg Colberg, got together on Thursday September 27th in Providence to…

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By BR&SSeptember 28, 2012 0

MA Independent Comics Expo 2012

Not being a comic guy, I had no idea that I’ve been walking past an exhibition of New England comic artists at the Atrium Gallery (1815 Mass ave Cambridge) for the last week. The third annual Mass Independent Comic Expo…

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By BR&SSeptember 28, 2012 0

Thanks To Our Sponsors

By The Editors September 28, 2012 We would like to take a brief moment to thank this month’s sponsors. These are the organizations and companies that keep us publishing, so be sure to check them out! Featured Advertisers Brooklyn Museum- GO…

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By BR&SSeptember 28, 2012 0

Last Minute Shindig Info

So with our Kickstarter at 126% funded we have a lot to celebrate. Thank you again for your generosity and don’t forget to come to the free Shindig tomorrow evening at the Mills Gallery, Boston Center for the Arts. Everyone…

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By BR&SSeptember 28, 2012 0

FREE Saturday Admission to Many Local Museums

We all know that this Saturday it’s the Big Red Shindig, but it is also Museum Day. Hosted by Smithsonian Magazine, on Saturday September 29 more than 1500 participating museums across the country will offer free admission. Restrictions apply. Visit…

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By Stephanie CardonSeptember 27, 2012 0

Inside Out: Susan Metrican

Our Daily Red is pleased to launch an artist-in-residence series titled Inside Out. Every month, a new guest artist will have access to the platform to publish images and jot down thoughts about inspiration, obsession, creative failures and insights. Unlike…

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By BR&SSeptember 27, 2012 0

Fall Open Studios

A few weeks ago we published a back to school post that discussed the world class museums, art galleries and more than 100 colleges and universities located in the Boston area. Fall in Boston is also a great time to…

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By BR&SSeptember 26, 2012 0

Big Red Shindig Performance Previews

It’s not a Shindig without performance art! Here’s a preview of our illustrious line-up. Jessica Gath is no stranger to Big Red & Shiny. In 2010, BR&S was there at MEME Gallery to cover her performance The World Famous Secretary…

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By Anulfo BaezSeptember 26, 2012 0

Rick Lowe and Mel Chin – Artists and Community Planning

An inspiring discussion on artists and community planning took place at MIT on Monday night. Part of the MIT’s Visiting Artists Lecture Series, this talk was held in collaboration with the Department of Urban Studies and Planning and the Community…

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By BR&SSeptember 25, 2012 0

Go & See: Tuesday 24 September – Monday 1 October

By The Editors September 25, 2012 Every week, BR&S picks out a series of gallery Events/Screenings/Exhibitions/Performances. Here are our choices for you to go & see this week: • Events Thursday 27 September Carpenter Center for the Visual…

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By BR&SSeptember 22, 2012 0

Party Time!

Hey party people! Saturday we will be throwing all of our readers a FREE Shindig at the Mills Gallery, Boston Center for the Arts! Some important facts- Saturday, September 29, 2012 Mills Gallery 539 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116 From…

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By Paul FitzgeraldSeptember 21, 2012 0

Artful Adventures: Amazing Armenia

“The Artist can make an ordinary lump into a valuable object.” This wise Armenian proverb comes vividly to life in the excellent work on display at the Armenian Library and Museum of America located right in the middle of Watertown…

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By Brian Christopher GlaserSeptember 19, 2012 0

@fter Midnight

The phenomenon of the cinematic “midnight movie” emerged, not surprisingly, out of local television. Facilitated by a new agreement under a Screen Actors Guild residuals payment plan, stations in the 1950s United States began the practice of lacing late-night programming…

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