NERD TALK with Kelly and Jessica from DAXMA

On the flip side of the Nerd Talk’s “shared culture” theme, I’ve also enjoyed getting submissions that discuss completely unexpected topics.  When members of Oakland post-doom band Daxma sent in their column, I was surprised to read about magic mushrooms and picture frames.  Yep, picture frames — or rather, “custom framing.”  Didn’t even know that was… Continue reading NERD TALK with Kelly and Jessica from DAXMA

Horror, Games, and Art: Nerd Talk with Let It Breathe

Minnesota stoner trio Let It Breathe takes over Nerd Talk this week, sharing their thoughts on the horror movies, video games, and artwork that has made a mark on them.  They’ve got some pretty rad music on the ol’ bandcamp for ‘pay what you want’ download, so make sure you check it out.  If these… Continue reading Horror, Games, and Art: Nerd Talk with Let It Breathe

Women in Business, Part II: Hollydays Creations

Holly Larkin is another amazing artist friend. She does face painting that will blow your mind! Yet another woman making a living with her art… When did you discover your artistic talent?  I’ve always wanted to be an artist since I can remember, spending most of my childhood drawing my favorite Disney cartoons and Sailor… Continue reading Women in Business, Part II: Hollydays Creations

Women in Business, Part I: Annalisa Schaefer

I know a lot of women who have their own businesses. So I thought I’d write an article about them. Even better, I sent them questions and they sent me responses. I don’t even have to write the article, I just have to cut and paste. Annalisa Schaefer is an amazing artist and has her… Continue reading Women in Business, Part I: Annalisa Schaefer

Art as Self: Katie Bassett at Trailer Box Gallery

  From The Mercurial. Fresh from her first year in Western Connecticut State University’s Master of Fine Arts program, Bethel, Connecticut artist Katie Bassett will be showing a solo exhibition of her mixed media installation work at Danbury’s Trailer Box Gallery at Jim Felice Studios from June 8 through August 17.  An opening reception for… Continue reading Art as Self: Katie Bassett at Trailer Box Gallery

Drop-Off Deadline for ‘The Melt’ Exhibition Extended Due to Blizzard

  In an ironic twist, the giant blizzard this weekend interfered with drop-off dates for The Mercurial’s juried art exhibition “The Melt.”  They have extended the deadline for drop-offs to 2/15 and 2/16, to give the snow a little time… to melt. See the press release below for more details: Icicles dripping. Glaciers fading. Cheese… Continue reading Drop-Off Deadline for ‘The Melt’ Exhibition Extended Due to Blizzard

Check Out Danbury’s “Body of Work”

  Press Release from The Mercurial: The Mercurial Gallery in downtown Danbury, Connecticut will be showing works by local tattoo artists from June 9 through July 20 in the exhibit ‘Body of Work’.  An opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Saturday, June 9 from 12pm to 5pm and will include an artist… Continue reading Check Out Danbury’s “Body of Work”