A recent poll via Art Everywhere US has Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks (1942) winning the popular vote. He was going against well known pieces by artists such as Warhol, O’Keefe and Mapplethorpe. Do you have a favorite work of art? Have you incorporated it into your life somehow?
7 Songs to Inspire a Better Day (or at least put a smile on your face)
Okay, here’s a few songs to inspire you to have a better day … or to just get you moving with a smile on your face. We’ve listed 7 … What songs would you recommend? 1. Walk On by U2 And if the darkness is to keep us apart/And if the daylight feels like it’s a long way … Continue reading 7 Songs to Inspire a Better Day (or at least put a smile on your face)
What to do in Farmington/Farmington Hills this Week (6/23/14): Swing, Hullabaloo, and More
Check out some of the great arts & cultural events to look forward to in the Farmington/Farmington Hills community this week: Thursday, June 26th, at 7:00 pm: The summer concert series at Heritage Park (24915 Farmington Road) continues with AllenAsTim and The Dance Hall Rockers, “the Great Lakes Region’s premiere Tim McGraw tribute band.” Thursday, June 26th, at … Continue reading What to do in Farmington/Farmington Hills this Week (6/23/14): Swing, Hullabaloo, and More
kickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: Sticky Streets, Environmental Art, Taxes for the Arts, and More
Our Friday update here at kickstART farmington highlights some great articles we’ve read this week dealing with art, creative placemaking, and building great communities. You’re sure to find some inspiration to make your life and our community even better! 1. The End of Sprawl?: Rents for commercial spaces in walkable districts inside otherwise car-dependent suburbs command a 74 percent … Continue reading kickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: Sticky Streets, Environmental Art, Taxes for the Arts, and More
Voices From Around Town: Kerrie Moyer and K3 Creations Artworks
Farmington and Farmington Hills is home to many talented musicians, writers, craftspeople, and artists. Each week we will examine their work, process, and creations. You might not recognize her name, but if you’ve spent any time in downtown Farmington you’ve seen Kerrie Moyer’s work. Leatherwork, metalsmithing, jewelry making and stained glass are just some of the … Continue reading Voices From Around Town: Kerrie Moyer and K3 Creations Artworks
Do You Want a More Vibrant and Diverse Arts Scene in Our Community?
Over the last two months, in a series of posts, we’ve considered what is missing from the arts scene in Farmington/Farmington Hills to make it more vibrant. We wrote about the need for a performing arts center to be built in downtown Farmington, along with the need for some alternative cinema options, a cool, hip, café that supports the arts, a dynamic art gallery space (or two), … Continue reading Do You Want a More Vibrant and Diverse Arts Scene in Our Community?