Shindiggs Arts and Entertainment

04/16/2022

Everything tastes better in a pretty glass 🍷🍺🥃🍸🍹🥛🍨🍧

#handpaintedglassware #glasspaintingclass #purple #orange #green #pouringonglass #shindiggsarts #francinediggsart

04/08/2022

Superfine Art Fair | DC 2022

Superfine Art Fair | DC 2022

Superfine returns to Washington DC. Real art by real living artists.

04/07/2022

Paint the Town - May 14

Paint the Town - May 14

03/30/2022

PAINT THE TOWN - an evening with the arts

PAINT THE TOWN - an evening with the arts

https://bit.ly/AACPAINTTHETOWN

03/30/2022

April 15 | Beats, Brains and Business

April 15 | Beats, Brains and Business

02/21/2022

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Can you make it? The cohort meets for six sessions. 🔗 Link to register in bio!

02/21/2022

On behalf of #AnneArundelCounty and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, the Annapolis Arts District is seeking an artist, designer, or team to design and execute a mural upon the southeastern, parking lot facing side of the Arundel Center, located at 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

This project is part of a series of creative, place-making enhancements Anne Arundel County is pursuing to beautify its properties through public art. This wall represents just one opportunity planned for the Calvert Street corridor and it is intended that this mural will create major, positive impact on the existing street scape.

PHASE 1 DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 18, 2022

To learn more and apply, visit https://artscouncilofannearundelcountynew.submittable.com/submit

02/14/2022

Bowie State University Student's Artwork Featured On Products In Target Stores Nationwide

https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2022/02/08/bowie-state-university-students-artwork-featured-on-products-in-target-stores-nationwide/?fbclid=IwAR1aDhhavTKpgs-1YAimjlhahvn-6yjntRvHwHij1maykyi5cBlIQxIjfqI

Sharone Townsend art quickly became popular at Target stores nationwide.

02/14/2022

Target HBCU Design Challenge

https://jobs.target.com/TargetHBCUDesignChallenge2023?fbclid=IwAR0_jIJAK0uqsgA1spQRZA6_WvMkA7M7bmr_hl9kq26JbRkt8yK_7nKCk18

Target HBCU Design Challenge

02/14/2022

LEGO and Ekow Nimako Come Together to Shed Light and Knowledge on Afrofuturism

https://hiconsumption.com/lego-celebrates-black-creators/?fbclid=IwAR2yGskR1AoJ8JjLZ9hGguiadXmYL9lTEJWEP1JL_3WGVXA8s8RAl_lDo0A

Building blocks.

01/08/2022

Posted @withregram • @shindiggsplus I loved creating this sketch of our family for our Christmas cards. Creating portraits isn’t my go to artwork but I can have fun with it in my own way.

#shindiggsarts #francinediggsart

12/11/2021

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My first time performing in Los Angeles! I still can't believe I get to paint live in front of people 🤯 #grateful 🎨

12/07/2021

Get those audition videos ready! Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra are being tabbed to present a 40+ piece ensemble for a 2022 #juneteenth performance in the #dmv area.
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We are currently accepting video audition submissions at: [email protected]
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Instruments we are looking for include but are not limited to: #violin #viola #cello #doublebass #classicalguitar #flute #piccolo #trumpet #trombone #euphonium #oboe #clarinet #saxophone #frenchhorn #bassoon #harp #timpani and additional #orchestralpercussion
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#hiphoporchestra #hiphop #realhiphopmusic #illharmonic #illharmonicorchestra

12/06/2021

Anti-Racist Art Teachers - Artists

https://www.antiracistartteachers.org/artists?fbclid=IwAR0mZpdA59hLDY5Vbx8TbH9P8MvP6veR3e_LNr5j9_Yqw-wTefVvZzXKR2A

Engaging children with artists who look like them, have similar experiences, and come from similar backgrounds is a great source of inspiration and empowerment. By reflecting their own identities, experiences and motivations (mirrors) and also providing insight into the identities, experiences and

12/06/2021

12 Black Visual Artists Prominent in the '80s Not Named Jean-Michel Basquiat

https://www.okayplayer.com/culture/12-black-visual-artists-prominent-in-the-80s.html?fbclid=IwAR2nzgpuj3wLAkd_d1MVo33nJVVRS9lRkBZxuruHoml7KU90ohO4t8NmPcg

It is important to highlight the Black artists whose contributions defined an era and laid the foundation for those who followed. Here are 12 Black visual artists who were prominent in the '80s. For hundreds of years, Black people have used art to tell stories about their history, and the struggles

12/05/2021

Mt. Zion UMC-MAGOTHY
Annual Christmas Bazaar
Sunday December 19th
Space is Limited...
Face Mask REQUIRED...
Proceeds Benefits Health & Welfare Outreach Ministry...
#ChristmasBazaar
#MtZionUMCMagothy 🌲

12/03/2021

Janet Rollé To Lead As The First Black CEO Of The American Ballet Theatre - AfroTech

Janet Rollé To Lead As The First Black CEO Of The American Ballet Theatre - AfroTech

The American Ballet Theatre has a new Black leader that’s set to make history. Since the beginning of time, the world of ballet has been a...

11/21/2021

🎟 "Essence of a Black Woman" Art Exhibition Premiere Event

🎟 "Essence of a Black Woman" Art Exhibition Premiere Event

Get your tickets on Eventbrite!

11/21/2021

I love when a painting can be displayed according to how you see it. Either way is right. Which way do you prefer? 1 or 2?

#watercolor #abstractwatercolor #minimalistwaterclor #waterscapepainting #francinediggsart

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWi_WQ9LLNQ/?utm_medium=copy_link

11/13/2021

Wanna hear a secret? The Maryland Alpaca Festival is happening this weekend. Howard County Fairgrounds 9-4 each day! Be there or be square.

10/29/2021

Connecting with the Arts – October 2021

Connecting with the Arts – October 2021

Welcome back to the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County’s monthly blog series, Connecting with the

10/28/2021

All you’ve got to do is dream! Experience the smash hit musical brought to you by Baltimore theater company ArtsCentric. This R&B rollercoaster ride through 1960s show business is a soul-affirming spectacle about the price of stardom.

10/22/2021

Poetry Out Loud | MSAC

Register for Poetry Out Loud by November 15th

The 2021-2022 Maryland State Poetry Out Loud competition will be held virtually! We encourage students (who want to participate independently), educators, and community organizers to register indicating their intent to submit poetry recitation videos for competition consideration. Poetry Out Loud is a great opportunity for a remote and hybrid student learning project. You can showcase your students' creativity in a new, fun, digitally engaging way!

https://msac.org/programs/poetry-out-loud

MSAC supports NEA and the Poetry Foundation’s Poetry Out Loud program in Maryland, celebrating the performance of great poetry by students across the state.

10/14/2021

Upcoming Exhibits — Chesapeake Arts Center

Upcoming Exhibits — Chesapeake Arts Center

See what's coming to the Hal Gomer Gallery soon!

09/27/2021

Connecting with the Arts – September 2021

Connecting with the Arts – September 2021

Welcome back to the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County’s monthly blog series, Connecting with the

09/16/2021

09/15/2021

FALL VIBES! DOSSIER WOODY SANDALWOOD + WOODY CHESTNUT REVIEW! | THE TYREE FOSTER

Check out The Tyree Foster to not only look like a work of art but smell like one too.
https://youtu.be/VZqQjB8I-Nw

A special thanks to Dossier for collaborating with me on this video.Link below:https://dossier.co/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=bloggers&utm_medium=TheTyr...

09/10/2021

We are excited to announce our 2021 Annie Awards Recipients! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating:

Arts Education - Deborah Wood, Ph.D. aka Miss Debbie
Arts Leadership - Rob Levit
Arts Maverick - Alison Harbaugh
Arts Patron - Melvin Bender
Historic Arts - Vincent Omar Leggett
Literary Arts - Chris Haley
Performing Arts - Ramocille Johnson
Visual Arts - Comacell Brown, Jr. aka Cell Spitfire
Lifetime Achievement- Gerard A. Valerio

SAVE THE DATE - The award ceremony will be held on October 26th on the main stage at Maryland Hall with a reception to follow in the Bowen Theatre. The public is welcome to attend. Stay tuned for more information!

#Arts4AAC

09/07/2021

Apply to be a Festival Vendor

Apply to be a Festival Vendor

New Deadline: Sept. 10th

09/03/2021

Really Love Trailer

https://fb.watch/7Oh8UEzODv/

08/31/2021

Timeline photos

Join us for the 17th Annual DC JazzFest, September 1-5, 2021, with the festival's signature event at The Wharf taking place on the 4th & 5th over #LaborDayWeekend

More details visit: http://bit.ly/DC-JazzFest

#DCJazzFest

08/26/2021

Join Maryland Traditions Tuesday August 31, 1-2pm ET for a free, public, virtual webinar, “How to Make a Heritage Award Nomination.”

In this webinar, MSAC staff will walk attendees through the process of making a nomination for a Heritage Award, which recognizes long-term achievement in the traditional arts in three categories: person or people, place, and tradition. Nomination strategies will also be covered. Registration required; please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-make-a-heritage-award-nomination-tickets-158641931287.

Photo: Joan Gaither (Anne Arundel County), who received the Heritage Award in 2017 in the category of Person or People, creates story quilts that bring Maryland history to life. Her work focuses on the stories of the state's African American communities. Photo by Edwin Remsberg Photographs.

08/26/2021

marylandarts.smartsimple.com

The Maryland State Arts Counvil will begin accepting nominations for 2022 Maryland Heritage Awards on Wednesday, September 1st. Nominate individuals, places, and traditions for outstanding achievement in traditional arts and culture. Awards are $5,000 each. Nominations are due Friday, October 15, at 5 p.m. Begin a nomination using MSAC’s application system, SmartSimple. Log in to SmartSimple or create a free account at marylandarts.smartsimple.com.

08/13/2021

China's breathtaking routine earns another artistic swimming silver | Tokyo Olympics | NBC Sports

#WorkOfArt ~ I absolutely love this routine 😍

https://youtu.be/o6jEtbwPzVg

Huang Xuechen and Sun Wenyan followed up their duet silver by helping China do the same in the team artistic swimming competition. #NBCOlympics #Tokyo2020 #A...

08/08/2021

Soap Making Workshop

Soap Making Workshop

Date: Saturday, August 14 Time: 11:00am- 1:00pm Ages: 12+ with Adult