Visual & Performing Arts

Visual & Performing Arts

Recent Contributing Articles


Isabella and the Pot of Basil: Works by Millais, Holman Hunt, Waterhouse and John White Alexander

In: Modern Art History

By: Feature Writer Meg Nola

Finian's Rainbow in New York City: A Family-friendly Broadway Show

In: Musical Theatre

By: Gabi Larson

Russell Peters Comedy: Somebody gonna getta hurt real bad!

In: Comedy Performance/Stand-Up

By: Carmen Borthwick

Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2010 Season: Christopher Hampton, Jacques Brel, Michel Tremblay

In: Playwrights & Stage Actors

By: Feature Writer Coral Andrews

Manga and Ancient Mysteries of British Museum: Sutton Hoo, Easter Island Moai , Dogu and Professor Munakata

In: Museum Exhibits

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Review of 70s Style and Design: Explore the Visual History of the 1970s in this Witty Guide

In: Photography

By: Victoria Robinson

Burlesque Bombshells: Burlesque Dancers Taking Off in the World of Striptease

In: Vaudeville/Burlesque

By: Amy Barnard

Diego Giacometti – Artist-Designer: Making Craft An Art

In: Sculpture

By: Gail Mangold-Vine

How to Photograph Waterfalls Like a Professional: Learn to Create Stunning Images of Cascading Waterfalls With a dSLR

In: Landscape Photography

By: Jeff Bartlett

Shooting Architecture Images with a dSLR: Architecture Photography – The Key to Real Estate and Travel Images

In: Photography Techniques

By: Jeff Bartlett

Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, NY: Antique Motorcycle and Aircraft Exhibits With Early Engine Displays

In: Museum/History Studies

By: Ken Aiken

Helen Hayes in Broadway Plays: Award Winning Theatrical, Movie, and Television Performances

In: Theatre History

By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

Actor's Cold Calling: An Essential Research and Development Tool for Your Career Success

In: Acting & Directing

By: Feature Writer Sean Pratt

IPhone and iPod Touch Photography Apps: Best Tools for Photographers

In: Digital Photography

By: Christopher Brown

Painting Pets on Commission – Does it Pay: Painting Pet and Animal Portraits – is it Lucrative for the Artist

In: Portrait Painting

By: Feature Writer Lyn Rasmussen

Sculpture By The Sea Exhibition in Sydney 2009: Popular Free Bondi to Tamarama Sculpture Walk Draws Large Crowds

In: Special Art Gallery Exhibits

By: Sharon Ketelaar

Dance Mom Mania: How to cope at your child's first dance Competion

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance

By: RaDeana Montgomery

Shakespeare's Henry V: Analysis and Synopsis of The Bard’s Most Patriotic Play

In: Shakespearean Theatre

By: Feature Writer Samantha Markham

How to Take a One-time Guided Painting Lesson: Girls Night Out Entrepreneurs Sell the Gift of Art at Sips n Strokes

In: Painting/Drawing

By: Alicia King

A Remarkable War Painting by George Clausen: An Assessment of a Forgotten Artist and "Youth Mourning"

In: Painting/Drawing

By: John Welford

The Pre-Raphaelites: This artistic brotherhood took medieval art and gave it a new spin.

In: 19th Century Art

By: Phillip Burghgraef

Art Book Review – Mexican Muralists: 240 Pages of Work by Orozco, Rivera, and Siqueiros

In: 20th Century Art

By: Scott Fogdall

Richard Serra at Centro de Arte Reina Sofia: Modern Art Sculpture’s Return to Madrid Museum

In: Permanent Art Exhibits

By: Shona Black

Alberto Giacometti – A Retrospective In Geneva: New Show Launches At Musée Rath

In: Sculpture

By: Gail Mangold-Vine

Gericault & The Raft of the "Medusa": A Neo-Baroque Masterpiece

In: 19th Century Art

By: Phillip Burghgraef

North Carolina Renaissance Festivals: NC Medieval Fairs

In: Carnival

By: Erin Oxendine

Theatre Acting of English Women: Village Performance Events to Professional Venues

In: Theatre History

By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 18: The Top 18 Dancers of SYTYCD Perform for the Judges and Elimination

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance

By: Feature Writer Terry Finch

What Is Camera Raw: The Pros and Cons of Shooting in RAW

In: Digital Photography

By: Caroline Thompson

10 Tips for Taking Children's Portraits: How to Take Great Kids Portraits at Home

In: Portrait Photography

By: Caroline Thompson

Making DIY Family Photo Christmas Cards: The Best Way to Create Personalized Christmas Greetings on a Budget

In: Digital Photography

By: Rhonda Rowley

Review of CHANGE Garrick Theatre, a Variety Show: Great Quick-change Illusionist Arturo Brachetti – Stunning Magic!

In: Performance Art

By: Nina Saville

Rachel Ruysch – Female Dutch Flower Painter: Netherlands 16th Century Female Painter of Flowers

In: 17th Century Art

By: Kathleen Duffy

Girl of the Soil – Review Of A New Thai Play: A Thai Interpretation Of Hideki Noda’s Play

In: Asian Modern Theatre

By: Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Ballroom Latin Dance Made Courteous: The Appropriate Social Manner On The Dance Floor

In: Ballroom/Latin Dance

By: Winnie Ooi

Broadway Plays of Thomas Mitchell: Character Actor in Hollywood Movies and Television

In: Theatre History

By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

What Skills Does a Dance Teacher Need? Job Qualifications Required of a Qualified Dance Instructor

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance

By: Paige Dooly

New Zealand Fringe Arts Festival: Wellington’s Showpiece for New New Zealand Arts

In: Art & Society

By: Debra DeLorenzo

Frieze Art Fair 2009 Highlights: Notable Works from London’s Premier Contemporary Gallery Show

In: Art Galleries/Museums

By: Shona Black

Holiday Photo Greeting Cards: Tips For Taking the Best Family Photo

In: Portrait Photography

By: Sarabeth Asaff

Alfred Stevens and His Wellington Waterloo: How a Victorian Sculptor Met his Match in the Duke of Wellington

In: Sculpture

By: John Welford

Philip Gray - Award-Winning Irish Artist: Internationally Acclaimed Fine Art and Original Paintings

In: Painting/Drawing

By: Karen Lotter

Odalisques in 19th and 20th Century Art: Paintings by Ingres, Renoir, Roybet and Matisse

In: Modern Art History

By: Feature Writer Meg Nola

Round One of Lehman Brothers' Art Auction: The Bankrupt Investment Bank's Collection is Going, Going, Gone

In: Art & Society

By: Vanessa Cross

A Right Old Pantomime For Pamela Anderson: Baywatch Star Signed Up For Christmas In London

In: British Musical Theatre

By: James Cleary

Da Vinci & The Development of Chiaroscuro: His use of Charoscuro and its impact on art

In: Painting/Drawing

By: Phillip Burghgraef

Rhode Island School of Design for Architecture: RISD is a Top Art College in the US

In: Art & Society

By: Feature Writer Mary Rayme

Three Women Artists Who Rocked Art History: Mary Cassatt, Imogen Cunningham and Georgia Okeeffe

In: Art & Society

By: Feature Writer Mary Rayme

Kala Ghoda Festival, Mumbai - India: A Magnet for Creative Talent at Mumbai's Cultural Hub

In: Art & Society

By: Shanti Mahadevan

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR Camera: Canon Upgrade the EOS 1D Series DSLRs for Professional Photographers

In: Photography

By: Feature Writer Philip Northeast

'Now is the Winter of our Discontent' Soliloquy: Opening Speech from Shakespeare's Richard III

In: Shakespearean Theatre

By: Feature Writer Samantha Markham

Actor Marketing Through the Mail: Advice on Using This Medium for Advertising

In: Acting & Directing

By: Feature Writer Sean Pratt

Using Polymer Clay in Relief Sculpture: Create Fine Details in Small Sculptures

In: Sculpture

By: Corinne Shibley

Superstition and Macbeth: The Curse of The Scottish Play

In: Shakespearean Theatre

By: Feature Writer Samantha Markham

Richard Serra - The Matter of Time: Modern Sculpture Installation at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

In: Permanent Art Exhibits

By: Shona Black

Ballet Pointe Shoes, When to Wear, How to Wear: Dancers Beginning Toe Shoes Need Support and Guidance

In: Ballet

By: Teresa Knudsen

Captured With The Camera Book Review: Thomas Palfy's Photojournal From Australia, Europe, and The USA

In: Travel Photography

By: Sebastian Albu

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 20: Top 20 Dancers of Season 6 Perform for the Judges and Elimination

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance

By: Feature Writer Terry Finch

Urban Public Art in the U.K: The Shoe Tree of Brighton, East Sussex, England.

In: Sculpture

By: Anthony Murphy

A Gallery of Nazi Theft: The Museum of Hitler's Dreams

In: Modern Art History

By: Duncan McGibbon

Alex Grey's Passion in Paintings: The Art and Creation of the Sacred Mirrors

In: Painting/Drawing

By: Amber Stover

Sculpture as Relief - An Enduring Art: High, Low, and Intaglio Relief Through the Ages

In: Sculpture

By: Corinne Shibley

Night of 100 Pumpkins Draws New Paltz Artists: Jack o' Lantern Art on Display for Hundreds of Halloween Visitors

In: Sculpting Materials

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

Japan Matsuri Festival at Spitalfields, London: Celebrating 150 Years of Japan-UK Friendship

In: Mixed Media Arts

By: Gina Barnes

One Good Marriage - Fighting Chance Productions: Sean Reycraft's Play About A Wedding Gone Wrong Gets Its BC Premiere

In: Modern World Theatre

By: Feature Writer Mike Mackenzie

Evil Dead Musical at Vogue Theatre, Vancouver: Campy Sam Raimi films get their due live on stage

In: Modern World Theatre

By: Feature Writer Mike Mackenzie

Art Criticism 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Constructing an Art Critique

In: Art & Society

By: Roxanne Llamzon

Three Levels of Art Analysis: The Semiotic, Iconic, and Thematic Planes Defined

In: Art & Society

By: Roxanne Llamzon

Spend a Midwest Weekend With Modern Art: Andy Warhol in Milwaukee, Modern Wing at Art Institute of Chicago

In: Museum Exhibits

By: Kathlin F. Sickel

The Sexy Art Of Hajime Sorayama: Robots And Pin-Ups From Japan

In: Art & Society

By: Maya Trimner

The Duty of Doubling in Hamlet: Character Duos, Word Trios, and More Fill the Bard's Epic Tragedy

In: Shakespeare Tragedies

By: P. Ryan Anthony

Hamlet's Love of Words, Words, Words: Explore the Play of Words in Shakespeare's Play of Hamlet

In: Shakespeare Tragedies

By: P. Ryan Anthony

The Art Renewal Center: Seeing a Resurgence of Interest in Classical Realism

In: Classical Art History

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Hill

Fashion Photography: New York International Center of Photography Exhibition

In: Photography

By: Bev Yaworski

Burlesque – The Resurgence of Tease: The Seductive Slow Peel is Again Ruffling Feathers

In: Vaudeville/Burlesque

By: Hari Navarro

Sign Artist Jobs At Trader Joe's And Whole Foods: Working As A Mural And Sign-Artist

In: Painting/Drawing

By: Maya Trimner

How to Become a Professional Photographer: Types of Pro Jobs, Building a Portfolio, Gaining Experience

In: Photography Exhibits/Business

By: Yuen Kit Mun

Karen Moe – Politically Emotive Photographer: Photography That Strives to Remember What Has been Lost

In: Photography

By: Catherine Owen

The Actor's Business Cycle – Brand Loyalty: Why Trust, Behavior and Consistency are so Important to Your Career

In: Acting & Directing

By: Feature Writer Sean Pratt

Mia Michaels, American Choreographer: Artist, Choreographer, Teacher, and Inspiration

In: Contemporary Dance Choreography

By: Terah Talley

Marilyn Forever Blonde! Sunny Thompson Stars as Marilyn Monroe

In: Musical Theatre

By: Feature Writer Kevin Sturton

Nine – Fellini Film to Stage to Screen: From Broadway Musical to Smash Hit Movie

In: North American Musical Theatre

By: Maria Olsen

Thomas Nast: The “Father of American Caricature”

In: Illustration

By: Kristin Hanneman

Legal Issues for Photographers: Taking Pictures Safely and Legally for Profit or Personal Use

In: Photography

By: Bridget Coila

How to Enjoy Looking at Art: A quick guide to enhance your experience while sampling visual art

In: Art Galleries/Museums

By: Veronica Franklin

Stratford Festival 2009 Playwrights' Retreat. Daniel MacIvor, John Murrell, Stephen Massicotte, Florence Gibson

In: Playwrights & Stage Actors

By: Feature Writer Coral Andrews

Nikon D3s DSLR for Photojournalists: Nikon Improves Their Flagship Digital Camera For Professional Photog

In: Photography

By: Feature Writer Philip Northeast

Evaluating and Buying Art for Absolute Beginners: The Very Basic Guidelines for Viewing and Purchasing Art

In: Art & Society

By: Joni Chng

Collecting Art for Absolute Beginners: How to Get Started on Becoming an Art Appreciator

In: Art & Society

By: Joni Chng

Leica X1 Pocket Digital Camera: The Ultimate Compact Point And Shoot Camera From Photography Icon

In: Photography

By: Feature Writer Philip Northeast

ROW: Reflections on Water Forum & Discussion: Environmental Art Exhibit and Local Action with Global Perspective

In: 21st Century Art

By: Simone Keiran

How Dancers Can Achieve a Better Body Line: The Importance of Lines, and How they Benefit Dance Students

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance

By: Feature Writer Terry Finch

Art Instruction on Child Painting from Photos: Oil Painting Technique on How to Paint Children from Photographs

In: Portrait Painting

By: Feature Writer Rachel Wills

Sabbia Gallery - A Profile: Showcasing Contemporary Australian & New Zealand Ceramics and Glass

In: Gallery Profiles

By: Karen Finch

Superstitions in the Theatre: Witches, Cats, Peacock Feathers, and Ghost Lights

In: Theatre History

By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

Anthony Herrera's Poetry Theatre: Edwina Sandys, Bill Yates Help As The World Turns Star

In: Playwrights & Stage Actors

By: Feature Writer Coral Andrews

Great Contemporary American Playwrights: Noteworthy and Award-Winning Playwrights 20th and 21st Century

In: North American Playwrights

By: Terah Talley

How to Produce a Show – Staffing and Budgeting: The next chapter in producing your first play or musical

In: Modern World Theatre

By: Feature Writer Mike Mackenzie

How to Produce a Show: A Step-By-Step Guide To Choosing A Play Or Musical

In: Modern World Theatre

By: Feature Writer Mike Mackenzie

Fabric Artist Helen Webber Invents in Tapestry: Creativity Elevated When Public Gains Access, Artist Believes

In: Painting/Drawing

By: Grace Maselli