The historic Joe Louis Arena was torn down after the Red Wings move dout. But now, the iconic barn is going to live on in a sculpture on Detroit’s riverwalk.
Joe Louis Arena remnants now part of sculpture on Detroit’s riverwalk
Marketing The Land in Ireland: Mayor Bibb and other leaders board first direct flight from Cleveland to Dublin
CLEVELAND — Friday night, history will be made at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, with Aer Lingus launching the first-ever direct flight connecting Dublin, Ireland, to Cleveland.
City leaders like Mayor Justin Bibb, City Council President Blaine Griffin, Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne and other stakeholders will be on Friday’s flight on a taxpayer-funded trip.
According to those stakeholders, it’s not for play but for work; work that will begin once they land in Dublin.
“We are excited to tell the story of Cleveland and let folks in Ireland know that Cleveland is open and ready for business,” said Bibb.
Mark Owens is originally from Ireland but moved to Cleveland to attend John Carroll University in the 90s. He is now the Vice President of Marketing for Team NEO, which is Northeast Ohio’s economic development partner and is also the Honorary Counsel of Ireland to Ohio.
He will be on Friday’s flight.
“A lot of times we’ve driven to Toronto, you know, the four-and-a-half-hour drive just to get that direct flight in Toronto to Dublin. We’ve done that multiple times,” he said.
He said he’s wanted to connect his two homes for years.
“We’ve tried to get our links in the past, and we didn’t have all those stakeholders at the table at the same time, with the same vision, but we’re in that now,” he said.
Owens adds bringing Aer Lingus to Cleveland was a team effort with the county, city, airport, Destination Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Partnership, Team NEO and JobsOhio.
Bibb adds the flight isn’t just about people in Northeast Ohio getting to experience Europe; it’s about bringing the Irish here. He said the direct flight is projected to bring $85 million in economic revenue to our region.
They’ll be meeting with the mayor of Dublin and the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland and marketing the region as a place for business opportunity.
“All of our key business stakeholders will be talking about how can we attract more foreign investment direct from Ireland back to Cleveland and to showcase companies like Eaton that have a world headquarters in Dublin but also have headquarters in Cleveland,” said Bibb.
While also showcasing the region’s attractions.
“Cleveland has world-class amenities just like those other big markets, from The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to our world-class symphony and orchestra, to the best art museum, I think, in the world,” said Bibb.
Owens is excited for his dream of a direct connection to home to turn into reality.
“We listened to the business community. We listened to not just the Irish community, the European community in general about the need to get to Europe, and this is it,” he said. “It almost feels like an Irish Christmas.”
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Starting a Photography Business During a Crisis
There is no good time to start a photography business, but there are certainly some more challenging times.
I don’t know if there is ever a perfect time to start a photography business; you never know what the future holds. But, I do know that there are more challenging times to start one than others.
I started my photography business in 2011 after the company I worked for closed its doors for good. The housing crises recession was still in full swing, and I decided to turn my hobby of photography into a full-time career. With all the hopes and dreams of becoming the greatest and most successful photographer I could be, I began my journey. I wasn’t in my twenties, and I just said goodbye to my thirties, so this had to work. I was ready to make it work. I had no experience running my own business, and photography was a lifelong hobby, but had no school or training behind me. I spent my days watching Creative Live during the free sessions and reading Fstoppers to learn as much as I could.
Unfortunately, all the hopes and dreams in the world won’t pay the rent, and being in one of the worst recessions this country has ever seen, people weren’t spending money on non-essentials such as photography. But, there was something that people were doing to survive the housing crash to pay their mortgage, and that was short-term rentals.
I stumbled across a job add on Linkedin from Airbnb, still a pretty new company back then. They were looking for photographers to shoot their listings for $50 a shoot, and the only region they had available was Malibu, which is about 45 minutes away from my home with no traffic, but there is no such thing as no traffic in Los Angeles, so it was at least an hour drive each way. I didn’t care how far I had to drive or how low the pay was. I had to start somewhere. I love architecture and interior design, so I thought why not. Being that I live in Los Angeles, my plan was to shoot actor headshots and ultimately work full-time shooting fashion, but neither were happening, and my savings were dwindling. Yes, I even had to sell my Apple stock, which I originally bought for $12 a share – times were tough.
Knowing absolutely nothing about photographing homes and interiors, I went for it! I was hired, which was exhilarating to get my first job, then I was hit with sheer panic. I didn’t know how to photograph interiors. Every photographer experiences this when they are hired for their first real paying job. It’s imposter syndrome at its best, although I had really never done this before. The company sent me a PDF of how to take interior photos, best practices, and a shot list. I began practicing in my apartment, and the photos were horrible. My first shoots at listings were really bad, but luckily, the company was still figuring it out as much as I was, and with their guidance and input and through trial and error, I got better. At one point, I was doing up to five or six shoots in one day. I had to hustle, but eventually, that caught up to me, and I had to scale back to four a day. I still shoot vacation rentals and real estate listings, it’s actually a bulk of my business.
As I continued to photograph short-term rentals, I was still pursuing my headshot and fashion career. Starting a headshot business was incredibly challenging here in Los Angeles, as there were so many new photographers doing the same thing, but also, there are very well-established companies that a lot of actors flock to because of brand recognition and referrals. To this day, I still do headshots, but It’s not the bulk of my work. With that said, I literally just booked a headshot shoot while writing this post. As a freelancer, you never really know where your next job is coming from, but luckily, I was referred by someone. Which, by the way, is where I get a lot, if not most of my business, so always be friendly, on tim,e and adaptable. That seems to have worked for me.
As far as my fashion work, it is still something I love shooting. Fashion photography is a very creative process for me. I love creating a mood board and fitting all the pieces together: model, hair and makeup, location, etc. During the housing recession, fashion companies weren’t paying a lot to have their products photographed, and unfortunately, they got away with it and still try to. I see job postings to shoot for free or a six-hour shoot for $100. It’s just insulting and yes, you need to start somewhere and they know that. I took many jobs being underpaid because I needed to make money. You should always be paid something. The people that take these jobs for free is the reason companies continue to take advantage of us photographers. Now, if you are doing personal portfolio work to benefit yourself, the model, makeup artist, etc., then yes, those are probably free. Those are so everyone involved gets experience and photos for their portfolio and socials. Do as many of these as you can, and try to get in with talent agencies, shooting their new talent. I did this for years to build my portfolio. They don’t pay, but you will get to work with models that you probably would never find on your own.
Next up, COVID! In 2019, I added fine art photographer to my many hats. Of course, months after launching my e-commerce art site, COVID hit. I really know the best times to start a new business. The pandemic was a challenging time for everyone. I was lucky that I could still shoot some homes and apartments that were vacant. They were few and far between, but they did help. I tried to fill my time with shooting landscapes for my fine art site, but I also took some much-needed time to myself, which is one of the good things that came from the pandemic. You have to get creative and be able to pivot and possibly reinvent yourself, which I have done many times through my life.
Today’s challenge is dealing with being in a near-recession and very high inflation, which brings on its own set of challenges. At the moment, my fine art business is where most of my efforts are going, as It brings me the most joy and is where I see the most potential. But the art game is its own beast. Getting your name out into the art world is a struggle, but I keep pushing forward, and I just continue to shoot new work to sell. I’m also doing markets around L.A., which is a great way to meet people and make some money.
With all that has happened and all that will happen in the future, all you can do is move forward. I still have my days of wondering if I should quit and become a real estate agent or move to a cabin in the woods and live off the earth. Okay, that I would never do. The point is a photography career and life itself is full of ups and downs; you just have to ride it through and never give up. If it brings you happiness or at least a glimmer of joy during those rough patches, then it’s worth it. Keep moving forward because the ride never ends as long as you’re alive, and who knows what the next crisis is going to be. So, during a crisis, do whatever the hell you can to survive, work harder than the next person, and hope for the best, because everyone needs hope.
Discover the artistic magic at the 60th East Lansing Art Festival
‘Twas the night before the East Lansing Art Festival, with volunteers and artists all stirring about. Some gone there year after year, while some are brand new with lots of art to share.
Small Talk: Students contribute art for school bus
Knock, Knock.
Who’s there?
Little Old Lady.
Little Old Lady who?
I didn’t know you could yodel.
That’s just one of the corny jokes that Krapf bus driver Tim Streeter “Mr. Tim” tells his student bus passengers.
Mr. Tim then told me he yodels after finishing that joke, much to the delight of the kids on bus #74.
Mr. Tim owns a graphic arts company and works a side gig as a school bus driver in the Downingtown Area School District.
He greets every student by name and on the first runs of the day he announces, “GOOD MORNING, GOOD MORNING, GOOD MORNING!”
And the kids shout, “GOOD MORNING, MR. TIM,” right back at him.
This is Mr. Tim’s first year driving a big yellow bus. Early on, a couple of kids handed him some handmade art. He hung those pictures up on the ceiling of the bus, as like he did with his own children’s art on the refrigerator, years aog.
The current art gallery has expanded. Since then, dozens more drawings have been hung, with easy to remove painter’s tape.
“Everybody wants to have a piece of art on the bus,” Mr. Tim told me about the colorful Bus #74 Art Gallery. “It’s not your typical school bus.”
Most drivers decorate for the holidays, and for Halloween, Mr. Tim hung a huge spider.
With three kids to each of 24 seats, the bus could hold up to 72 students. Everybody has an assigned seat to facilitate loading. Sixty eight elementary school students and 50 high and middle schoolers ride to and from school daily.
Mr. Tim’s full daily trip is 58 miles.
Children are dropped off at Downingtown West High School and Downingtown Middle School. The older students are quiet and polite until they wake up.
“Nobody wants to say anything,” Mr. Tim said. “When they wake up, they are much more animated.”
The elementary school students are crazy loud and make the trip to Bradford Heights Elementary School.
The first afternoon pick up is at 2 p.m. and Mr. Tim’s driving day is complete at 4:45 p.m. Mr. Tim noted that he is always on time.
A layoff for the professional creative director and marketing consultant occurred during the pandemic. Businesses were cutting back. Marketing and art were the first fields to go. Now Mr. Tim works at home on his own art, between bus shifts, and on nights and weekends.
“I needed to fill the gap,” he said. “I like to help out the community and there is a desperate need for bus drivers.”
Krapf School Bus trained him during the summer and he earned his CDL license, a requirement for a bus driver.
In Chester County, Krapf employs over 600 drivers and operates 585 school buses. The company also provides transportation services in York, Dauphin and Bucks counties, and in the states of Delaware, New Jersey and New York.
“It is important that the drivers get to know their students,” Sue Kramer, Krapf Area General Manager said. “They receive regular training on student management and the importance of building a rapport with their students, as well as with students’ parents.”
Mr. Tim told me that the safety of the young riders is the #1 priority.
He makes sure the riders are sitting properly in their seats, while noting that the bus was designed for the safety of the students.
“I’m highly aware of the surroundings and things happening 200 yards ahead on the road,” he said. “I’m constantly looking at the mirrors every 10 seconds.
“I’m looking at the students, the side view mirror and the front mirrors. You’ve got to really focus on the hills and curves.”
Mr. Tim loves hearing the stories and often repeats them for his wife’s benefit. He especially enjoys the fifth graders “who will say anything” and prefer to sit in the back.
‘They will tell you anything,” he said. “The kids are great. They are funny.”
Mr. Tim often runs out of jokes and the kids often write them down for him.
He told me a favored riddle: Q: “What do you call cheese that’s not yours? A: Nacho cheese.
If only commuting to work and getting caught in traffic was as interesting. Next time I’ll have to catch a bus.
Bill Rettew is a weekly columnist and Chester County resident. If only he could get the time back he’s spent waiting for buses. The best way to contact him is at brettew@dailylocal.com
First Major Retrospective for Artist Robert Houle To Go on View at
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., will open “Robert Houle: Red is Beautiful” May 25. It is the first major retrospective of Robert Houle’s (Saulteaux Anishinaabe, Sandy Bay First Nation, b. 1947) work and covers more than 50 years of his career. The exhibition, which is organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario and curated by Wanda Nanibush (Anishinaabe-kwe, Beausoleil First Nation), will be on view until June 2, 2024.
A colorist primarily working in oil, Houle’s work has brought his Indigenous cultural heritage together with Euro-American ways of making and thinking about art, a result he calls “transcultural.” The exhibition includes large installations, paintings, video, mixed-media sculpture and drawings created between 1970 and 2021.
The exhibition is divided into themes that more deeply explore Houle’s work at various points in his career. These include “Beyond History Painting,” which sees Houle inserting an Indigenous perspective into historic events, and “Sacred Geometry,” where the artist’s work fuses modernist painting and ancestral design to create powerful expressions of emotion. In “Residential School Years,” Houle explores his childhood memories of the trauma he experienced while at Sandy Bay Residential School. Other themes examine tribal sovereignty and its defense and the spiritual legacy of the Anishinaabe people.
Some of the works featured in the exhibition are “Red is Beautiful” (1970), the piece for which the exhibition is named; “Kanata” (1992), a reimagining of Benjamin West’s famed painting “The Death of General Wolfe”; “Parfleches for the Last Supper” (1983), a group of 13 acrylic paintings representing Jesus and his apostles; and “The Pines” (2002 to 2004), which was created in support of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) defense of Kanehsatake, their tribal territories near Montreal.
“Robert Houle: Red is Beautiful” is organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario. Support is provided by the Canada Council for the Arts and Ameriprise Financial.
Media Preview
The National Museum of the American Indian will hold a media preview Tuesday, May 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. Members of the media wishing to attend need to RSVP to nmaipressoffice@si.edu.
“Robert Houle: Red is Beautiful” Artists’ Conversation
The museum will host an artists’ conversation Saturday, June 3, at 11 a.m. featuring Houle, Kay WalkingStick (Cherokee Nation, b. 1935) and Nanibush, the exhibition’s curator. The panel will be moderated by David Penney, the National Museum of the American Indian’s associate director for museum research, scholarship and public engagement.
Catalog
The exhibition is accompanied by the fully illustrated hardcover catalog “Robert Houle: Red is Beautiful.” It features essays by Houle’s niece Ala Goodwill, Gerald Vizenor, Mark Cheetham, Michael Bell, Jessica Horton and Nanibush, as well as intimate recollections and tributes from fellow artists WalkingStick, Duke Redbird, Jamelie Hassan, Ron Benner and Faye HeavyShield and curators Penney and Stephen Borys. The catalog is co-published by the Art Gallery of Ontario and DelMonico Books/D.A.P.
About the National Museum of the American Indian
In partnership with Native peoples and their allies, the National Museum of the American Indian fosters a richer shared human experience through a more informed understanding of Native peoples. The museum strives toward equity and social justice for the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere through education, inspiration and empowerment. Through two locations, it features exhibitions and programs in New York City and the National Mall in Washington, D.C. For additional information, including hours and directions, visit AmericanIndian.si.edu. Follow the museum via social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About the Art Gallery of Ontario
Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately 1 million visitors annually. The AGO collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists to European masterpieces. The AGO presents wide-ranging exhibitions and programs, including solo exhibitions and acquisitions by diverse and underrepresented artists from around the world. The AGO is committed to being welcoming and accessible: admission is free for anyone under 25 years, and anyone can purchase an annual pass for $35. In 2022, the AGO began the design phase of an expansion project intended to increase exhibition space for the museum’s growing modern and contemporary collection. When construction begins in 2024, it will be the seventh expansion that the AGO has undertaken since it was founded in 1900. Visit AGO.ca to learn more.
The AGO is funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Additional operating support is received from the City of Toronto, the Canada Council for the Arts and generous contributions from AGO Members, donors and private-sector partners.
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New River Fine Art Hosts Stonewall National Museum, Archives, and Library Fundraiser with Artwork by Elliot Tiber
Elliot Tiber Fundraiser for the Stonewall Museum
“Friends” by Elliot Tiber
“Joan” by Elliot Tiber
Opening on 06/29/2023 with artwork by Elliot Tiber, a key figure in Woodstock and an early advocate for LGBTQ rights on the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
Elliot’s story needs to be told so others in the LGBTQ community can learn from the successes and failures of this iconic leader who proudly followed his heart.””
— Frank Gromling
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — New River Fine Art Hosts Stonewall National Museum, Archives, and Library Fundraiser
New River Fine Art announced a fundraiser for the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, and Library to take place on June 29, 2023, the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. The fundraiser will feature an exhibition from artist Elliot Tiber, who was a key figure in Woodstock and an early advocate for LGBTQ rights.
Elliot Tiber lived a dual life – on weekdays as an openly gay man and successful interior designer in Greenwich Village. He was active in the gay community, socializing with many musicians, actors, poets, and writers, including Marlon Brando and Tennessee Williams. On weekends Tiber lived as a straight man in Bethel, NY, to help his parents at their motel. In June 1969, he participated in the Stonewall Inn uprising, where gays and lesbians, tired of being harassed and targeted by the police, fought with the NYPD for six days, which many consider to be the start of the Gay Rights Movement.
A month later, Elliot learned that an art and music festival planned for the town of Wallkill, NY, had lost its permit just thirty days prior to the event’s start. Elliot possessed a permit and helped introduce the festival producers to Max Yasgur, the owner of a 600-acre dairy farm and the Woodstock Art & Music Festival was saved!
Although Elliot held two fine art degrees and studied with some of the best abstract expressionists in America, including Rothko, Reinhardt, and Motherwell, he never became famous for his own art, largely because he kept it secluded at home. In 2016, Tiber met Frank Gromling, a successful publisher and art gallerist, who promptly signed on to become his agent.
Sadly, Tiber died three months later. “Elliot and I carved out an aggressive art marketing campaign featuring his fabulous personality and humor,” states Gromling. “His death three months later brought our plans to a screeching halt while I researched how best to keep my promise for his art. Elliot’s story needs to be told so others in the LGBTQ community can learn from the successes and failures of this iconic leader who proudly followed his heart.”
This fundraiser marks the first time Tiber’s art will be exhibited publicly. “In interesting times, art has a way of breaking through and reminding us of what is important,” said Robert Kesten, Executive Director of the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, and Library. “Here is an artist who has transcended those messages across various platforms, and we are indeed honored and privileged to be beneficiaries of this show and first public exhibition.
A portion of all sale proceeds will go to the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, and Library. For more information, high resolution images or to schedule interviews with Lisa Burgess, Frank Gromling or Robert Kesten, please contact New River Fine Art.
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Fairy tale sand sculptures emerge from Danish beach
(19 May 2023) Countless fairy tale-inspired sand sculptures are emerging from the shores at Hundested Sand Sculpture Festival in Denmark. More than 70,000 visitors are expected to gaze on the
5 Common Misconceptions That Hurt New Flash Photographers
Working with flash is an important skill for many photographers, as it will allow you to explore a far greater breadth of creative ideas and to get around otherwise challenging technical issues. Nonetheless, there are some common misconceptions about the craft that can derail those are new to it. This excellent video tutorial features an experienced photographer sharing five of those misconceptions and what you can do to avoid falling prey to them.
Coming to you from Jiggie Alejandrino, this informative video tutorial discusses five common misconceptions about flash photography. Perhaps the most common misconception I see among beginners is that more lights are better. While it is true that complex multi-light setups have their place, you will be amazed by what you can create with just a single light and how many professionals commonly choose to work with only one. And when you are first starting out, working with a single source while you learn is crucial, as it allows you to understand and master the properties of light far more effectively. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Alejandrino.
If you would like to continue learning about how to light a portrait, be sure to check out “Illuminating The Face: Lighting for Headshots and Portraits With Peter Hurley!”
Voss Gallery: “Postcards from Paradise” Juried Group Exhibition (Opening Reception)
RSVP to enjoy a special viewing of the “Postcards from Paradise” group exhibition of letter-size paintings celebrating the beauty of our surroundings and how we connect with one another. A Juror’s Choice Award and two honorable mentions will be selected by guest juror Haylee Barsky, the curator and founder of Visionary Projects in New York, NY.
Dress your artsy best and meet fellow art lovers while taking pleasure in over 100 works by more than 60 artists—in addition to a curated selection of regional artists in the gallery’s lower level space [The Down Low].
The exhibition is on view through June 24, 2023. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 12-6PM or by appointment.
Participating Artists
Alex Hagerty, Alice Koswara, Amy Hutcheson, Amy McKay, Angela Han, Angela Myers, Anna Mathai, Annika James, Ben Benet, Cat Gutierrez, Dominique Guevara, Donna Fenstermaker, Durba Sen, Elaine Pratt, Eli The Man, Emily Cate Sabree, Ferran Torras, Fuzz E Grant, Gustavo Castillo, Heather Robinson, Jason Villegas, Jen LaVita, Jennika Bastian, Joanna Chrys, Joey Deruy, John Osgood, Jordan Holms, Joseph Kosdrosky, Julianne W. Sterling, Kim Brewer, KNZN, Krista Fay, Kuntal, Lana Köhn, Laura Paladini, Laurie Baars, Luciano Roque, Mark George, Mark Hamer, Mary Southall, Meg Moriarty, Meghan Lewis MacLeod, Meuffy, Michael Acker, Michele de la Menardiere, Mila Kirillova, Natalie Dadamio, Nathalie Lendermann, Paul Torres, Pencil Roots by Varsha, Rachel Znerold, Ron Robles, Roseanne Chao, Roxanne Brodeur Young, Sabin Filip, Sarah Farris, Sarah Grimm, Scott Sager, Shrey Purohit, Sofa, Steve Javiel, Steven Stodor, Stu Postiglione, Usha Shukla, Veronica Zavel, Victoria Veedell, Xiao He, and YouBeen Kim.
About the Guest Juror
Haylee Barsky is an independent curator and designer based in New York, NY. She is the founder and curator of Visionary Projects, an international art platform, and community established in 2018 to make contemporary art and creativity accessible and inclusive. Haylee received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and Photography with a Master’s degree in Art Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, NY, and has worked in the creative departments for Tom Ford, Nylon Magazine, and Moda Operandi, among others.
About the Gallery
Voss Gallery is a women-owned art gallery in San Francisco’s Mission District established in 2019 by Ashley L. Voss. The gallery features a dynamic exhibition program of solo and thematically organized group shows and socially-conscious projects to benefit the greater community. New exhibitions are presented every four to five weeks and are curated with an emphasis on New Contemporary work by emerging and mid-career artists.
