Elayne, going strong: The ‘doctor of dots’ is at it again
Some call her “the doctor of dots” or “the dot lady.” Galleries tend to call her an acclaimed folk artist. Elayne Goodman simply carries on, determined not to take herself too seriously, turning the world around her into one of unbridled color and imagination.
CAC innovates to keep community connected to the arts
Like other businesses and nonprofits in the Golden Triangle, the Columbus Arts Council is absorbing the shock of measures to prevent spread of COVID-19.
New CAC director places focus on outreach, ‘dying’ arts
Jan Miller went from painting to framed poster to quilt in the art gallery at Rosenzweig Arts Center Thursday afternoon, pointing out her favorite pieces and explaining how each of the artists hails from the Golden Triangle area.
Jan Miller named new leader of Columbus Arts Council
The Columbus Arts Council board of trustees appointed Jan Miller as the arts organization’s new executive director Wednesday.
A taste of the Big Easy
Renee Verner hopes this past Saturday is the one and only time a tornado warning sends her hurrying to shelter in the middle of prepping to feed several hundred people. It makes for just a little too much excitement.
Arts gala perseveres through storm, power outage
As strong winds and heavy rains passed over downtown Columbus Saturday night, streetlights went dark, homes lost power and businesses closed their doors.
At the Columbus Arts Council’s annual fundraiser gala in Trotter Convention Center, the band played on.
New show celebrates ‘Comforts of Color’
A reception Saturday from 5:30-7 p.m. will open a riot of color at the Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center in downtown Columbus. Karen Arzamendi has entitled her exhibition of two dozen abstract art quilts “Comforts of Color.”
‘Christmas Belles’: Or, what happens when a Christmas program spins hilariously out of control?
Christmas in the fictional town of Fayro, Texas, is unlike Christmas anywhere else in the world — one can hope. At least that’s so when the Futrelle sisters have anything to do with it.
Nature takes center stage in new exhibit of fine art photography
Rick Barnard’s camera lens has captured a variety of stunning landscapes in the American West and the South.
History, mystery and lore: It’s the season for ghosts, legends and other tales
A notorious train robber of the late 1800s … a lone girl, waiting on the platform for the rumbling locomotive she hopes will bring her soldier home. Characters like these step out of the past when a chill hits the air and leaves crunch underfoot. It’s a time of year when an encounter with our spirited history seems plausible, when a tingly tale heightens the senses and sparks the imagination.
Art ‘n Antiques brings decorative and visual arts together
Fine antiques and visual artists come together under one roof Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 1-3 as Art ‘n Antiques returns to the Golden Triangle.
Home again: painter returns to roots, inspiration in Columbus
Virginia Branch has come home again. Her art has been inspired by it.
Tell us a story: Master storytellers tickle funny bones and tug heartstrings
It was our own fault we were left standing outside the hallowed circle, on the fringes of the faithful packed in to hear Sheila Kay Adams at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
Whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on: Viva Las Elvis party is Friday
Elvis — or at least the festive spirit of Elvis — will be in the building Friday night.
Columbus Arts Council executive director resigns
Lynn Brown, Columbus Arts Council executive director, has resigned from her position, effective June 29.
There’s really no ‘Jane’ in Sugarcane Jane – just good music
Savana Lee Crawford will tell you she’s not the ‘Jane’ in Sugarcane Jane.
Masquerade ball to unmask a good time, honor patron of the arts
Marvelous masks are in fashion for the Columbus Arts Council’s 34th annual gala and auction at Trotter Convention Center Friday, Feb. 16.
Ending celebration of Mississippi’s literary tradition
When Beverly Norris was looking for a way the Columbus Arts Council could celebrate Mississippi’s bicentennial last year, she remembered some of the people for which the state is most well-known.
Floral design show will create art, support arts Dec. 3
For Ralph Null and Terry Conerly, the connection between floral design and the arts is a clear one.
CAC, VISTA reps highlight importance of arts, volunteering
In football, there are two coordinators — offensive and defensive — and while they have entirely different responsibilities, their work complements one another.