Printmaking

A home for printmakers

A home for printmakers
ACKNOWLEDGED as the father of Philippine conceptual art, the late Roberto Chabet’s contribution to the visual arts landscape changed the conversation not only in the Philippines but spilled over to Asia and the rest of the world. Thus, it was a much-lauded tribute when the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) decided to name its latest gallery space on the third floor of the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez after the man that the artistic community remembers with respect and fondness.

Local Briefs

Local Briefs
Senior fitness classes offered WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library is offering Geri-Fit, a 45-minute strength training class for older adults. Participants start lifting light weights, usually while seated and can work at their own pace. They should bring a set of light dumbbells, a stretch band and water to drink. The video fitness […]

Former City Grocery Manager; Artist Jimmy Weems Died Saturday

Former City Grocery Manager; Artist Jimmy Weems Died Saturday
Jimmy Weems, general manager at City Grocery for more than 25 years, died Saturday at his home in Oxford. Visitation for James Lewis “Jimmy” Weems, 70, will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday in the West Hall of Waller Funeral Home. Weems graduated from Lexington High School, where he played many sports, […]

NYC Student’s Take: Making Education in the Arts More Accessible – New York School Talk

NYC Student’s Take: Making Education in the Arts More Accessible – New York School Talk
(This is a guest post by Vitória Lunardi de Castro, the founder of LaG Portfolio Mentors, a nonprofit program that provides free art portfolio preparation to aspiring students who want to attend New York City art high schools. Originally from Brazil, Vitoria immigrated to the United States at a young age and has since made… Continue reading NYC Student’s Take: Making Education in the Arts More Accessible