About Bisa Butler It was 2001 when Bisa Butler approached quilting for the first time. She took her first fiber art class during her master’s degree, and for her grandmother got sick at that time, Bisa felt she wanted to do something for her. So she quilted her first artwork […]

How do you write a good title for your artwork?  And what does an art title mean?  A memorable title becomes a work of art in its own right, and once you master the art of it, writing titles for your work can become a satisfying part of your art […]

Writing an artist statement can seem daunting. In a visual professio, having to explain your work in writing can feel gratuitous. But a compelling artist statement is essential to your career as an artist. What’s more, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on your practice, appreciate the value of your […]

Suppose I came into a possession of a box of junk from my childhood that my mother had neglected to throw out.  Included in the box might be an old baseball from my Little League days.  What would that baseball be worth?  Nothing, of course.  You couldn’t even play ball […]

Studio Gallery and the Stimson Center currently and through March 3, 2023 have a new collaborative exhibition by Suzanne Yurdin on display. This show is available for viewing at the Stimson Center in Dupont Circle by appointment only.  The work was curated by J.S. Herbert and Halley Stubis.  Suzanne Yurdin’s […]

The New York-based literary magazine Bookforum will cease publication, according to an official announcement today, December 12. The news that Bookforum’s current December–February issue will be its last comes just days after the surprise reveal that Penske Media Corporation has acquired its sister magazine and parent company, Artforum. Bookforum was […]