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The Art of War: call for entries

By Dawn Diamantopoulos

The Art of War – “Upon the Altar of Freedom” Call for Art Studio 659 in historic Whiting IN (20 minutes from Chicago) wants War art from any period of war throughout U.S. history.   We are looking for art, particularly paintings,  that depicts  the horrors of war, the zeal and valor of its participants, read more » 

Happiness Happens: Call for Art

By Dawn Diamantopoulos

What makes you happy? Studio 659 in Whiting wants to know! August is Happiness Happens Month and we want to see your Happy Artwork! If you’ve got happiness, joy, elation, or any other feel-good vibes in your artwork, we’re interested! Submissions are due July 15, 2011. Artists are invited to submit up to 3 read more » 

MAY DAY! MAY DAY! MAY DAY!

By Dawn Diamantopoulos

“Art should stimulate.” -Ala Bashir Keeping Ala Bashir’s quote in mind, the Northwest Indiana Artists Support Group (NIASG) has set out to stimulate the local populous with its May Day art show.  Perhaps for one it will stimulate their mind.  Another, it may stimulate their sight.  It may stimulate discussion or debate between others.  read more » 

Call For Art

By Dawn Diamantopoulos

Studio 659 in Whiting is looking for artwork that depicts the theme JOYRIDE – images should be about cars, motorcycles, bicycles, race cars, etc. We welcome paintings, sculptures made out of car or bike parts, photography, old school car racing posters or new cool poster art for rat rod shows, you name it! Submit read more » 

Why Artists are not Designers and why Designers are not Artists

By Joseph Gonzalez

When I meet with art students and I ask them what they plan to do with their art, they’ll say… “I want to be a graphic designer”, like somehow being able to draw really good means that they’ll be a good designer. I think the graphic artist of the past were true artist – read more »