Southwest Art News: February 2024
Catch up on recent art news headlines in the Southwest region, including people on the move, grants, and more.
February 01, 2024
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Southwest Art News: January 2024
Catch up on recent art news headlines in the Southwest region, including people on the move, grants, and more.
January 05, 2024
Bright Lights for Dark Days: Southwest Contemporary’s Winter 2023-24 Art Guide
From contemporary Korean photography to a time-spanning collection of Andean fiber arts and a bubbling biennial on the U.S.-Mexico border, let these exhibitions across the Southwest be bright lights on these short, dark days.
December 19, 2023
Ronald Rael Constructs an Architecture of the Borderlands with 3D-Printed Adobe and Regional Histories
Ronald Rael, who was born and raised in the San Luis Valley, harnesses the inherent contradictions between heritage and digital-build practices in his 3D-printed adobe works.
December 15, 2023
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Hyperlink’s Creative Rollercoaster Embraces the Whirlwind of Interconnected Artistry
Hyperlink, a nebulous artist collective with projects in Denver, Chicago, and at a uranium mine ghost town in Wyoming, is a proven testament to the power of collectivity and collaboration.
December 13, 2023
Southwest Contemporary Gift Guide 2023
Seeking tips on artist-made gifts? Are you trying to find Southwest-inspired stocking stuffers? Want to shop locally and support area artists and artisans? Read the Southwest Contemporary Gift Guide 2023!
December 05, 2023
Southwest Arts News: December 2023
Catch up on recent art news headlines in the Southwest region, including people on the move, grants, and more.
December 01, 2023
Southwest Cities Win Millions of Dollars from 2023 Bloomberg Public Art Challenge Awards
Bloomberg Public Art Challenge funding will help Phoenix and Salt Lake City address climate change, and Houston examine homelessness, through temporary public art that engages artists and community members.
November 21, 2023
Recent Allegations at Regional Art Spaces Beg the Question: Can Best Practices Prevent Censorship?
As Southwest art spaces such as Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum deal with art censorship allegations, national art censorship and art law experts weigh in on the broader issue.
November 10, 2023
Southwest Art News: November 2023
Catch up on recent art news headlines in the Southwest region, including people on the move, grants, and more.
November 02, 2023
Picks for Pumpkin Spice Season: Southwest Contemporary’s Fall 2023 Art Guide
Check out these Southwest art exhibitions for fall 2023, featuring the churning creativity of community, the crisis of climate change, and cowboys.
October 13, 2023
Southwest Artist and Writer Residencies with Fall 2023–Winter 2024 Deadlines
Southwest artist residencies in California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming with deadlines between Fall 2023 and Winter 2024.
October 06, 2023
Southwest Art News: October 2023
Catch up on recent art news headlines in the Southwest region, including new leadership appointments, grants, and more.
October 04, 2023
How Four 2023 Latinx Artist Fellows Are Working in the Southwest–And Where You Can See Their Artwork
The four Southwest-based winners of a 2023 Latinx Artist Fellowship—who each received $50,000 in unrestricted funds—include Margarita Cabrera, Verónica Gaona, Postcommodity, and Daisy Quezada Ureña.
September 12, 2023
Southwest Art News: September 2023
Catch up on recent art news headlines in the Southwest region, including people on the move, grants, and more.
September 04, 2023
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Intervention and Interconnection: How Should Artists Work With(in) the Environment?
Eco art is attracting a new generation of artists, but when working with the land, there’s a way to do it right and a way to do it wrong.
September 01, 2023
Financial Lifespan of an Artist: Sandwich Generation Financial Planning for Family
In the final article in Southwest Contemporary’s Financial Literacy for Artists series, Tamara Bates discusses how artists can stay on track with their nest egg while simultaneously supporting family members.
August 29, 2023
Financial Lifespan of an Artist: 401(k) and 403(b) Employer Retirement Plans
You may be lucky enough to work for an organization that offers 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plans. This Financial Literacy for Artists article explores key points to understand.
August 22, 2023
Financial Lifespan of an Artist: Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) Explained
Understanding IRAs is an important step for your future. This Financial Literacy for Artists article breaks down three types and how to choose the right one for your situation.
August 15, 2023
Southwest Art News: August 2023
Catch up on recent art news headlines in the Southwest region, including people on the move, grants, and more.
August 02, 2023
(Extra) Hot Art Summer: Southwest Contemporary’s Summer 2023 Art Guide
Step into air-conditioned contemporary art bliss with our Southwest art guide for summer 2023 at these exhibitions in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah.
July 27, 2023
Financial Lifespan of an Artist: Aligning Revenue, Time, and Values
The sixth article in our Financial Literacy for Artists series by Tamara Bates gives artists a template for analyzing time, revenue, and values.
July 25, 2023
Financial Lifespan of an Artist: Protective Factors for Managing Uneven Income
In the next installment of our Financial Literacy for Artists career series, Tamara Bates dishes practical tips on managing uneven income sources and provides several real-life examples.
July 18, 2023
Financial Lifespan of an Artist: Basics of Managing Uneven Income
Our Financial Literacy for Artists series continues with advice on managing uneven income, especially for artists that might be moving from full-time W-2 income to part- or full-time self-employed earnings.
July 11, 2023
Southwest Art News: July 2023
Catch up on recent art news headlines in the Southwest region, including people on the move, grants, and more.
July 03, 2023
Financial Lifespan of an Artist: What Late-Career Artists Need to Consider
The third article in our Financial Literacy for Artists series explores financial building blocks for mid-to-late-career artists: understanding social security, buying property, and managing career peaks and valleys.
June 27, 2023
Financial Lifespan of an Artist: What Mid-Career Artists Need to Plan For
The second article in our Financial Literacy for Artists series explores financial building blocks for mid-career artists: charging for your time, diversifying revenue streams, and planning for the future.
June 20, 2023
Financial Lifespan of an Artist: What You Need to Know as an Emerging Artist
In the debut article of our Financial Literacy for Artists series, Tamara Bates, founder of the dots between fellowship, explores financial building blocks for artists at the beginning of their careers.
June 13, 2023
Southwest Art News: June 2023
Catch up on recent art news headlines in the Southwest region, including people on the move, grants, and more.
June 01, 2023
Southwest Artist and Writer Residencies with Summer 2023 Deadlines
Southwest artist residencies in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and some beyond with Summer 2023 deadlines.
May 23, 2023
