The CAN Foundation presents Made in Newport News: A Pop-Up Exhibition at City Center at Oyster Point. The group exhibition features artists from and based in Newport News and artwork created in Newport News. There are select works from the CAN Collection. The exhibition also features the works of Wade Mickely, Karen Freidt, Andrew Samuel Harrison, Asa … [Read more...] about CAN Foundation Presents Pop-Up Exhibit On View
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Free event highlights Newport News breakthroughs, trailblazers, creatives, and more
Newport News is known for shipbuilding and for its diverse citizenry. To showcase that diversity, the city will host a free event to celebrate is on Aug. 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Center at Oyster Point. Made in Newport News will include live music, entertainment, art experiences, a beer garden, food, and family activities. Local entertainers will perform overlooking … [Read more...] about Free event highlights Newport News breakthroughs, trailblazers, creatives, and more
Newport News Street Museum Means Murals
Newport News has its sculptures, and soon murals will be added throughout the city. In collaboration with the City of Newport News, the Contemporary Arts Network (CAN) foundation presents The Newport News Street Museum beginning this month and continuing through the summer. The project features a variety of abstract and figurative murals executed by regional and national … [Read more...] about Newport News Street Museum Means Murals
Contemporary Arts Network Works to Help Artists
The Contemporary Arts Network (CAN), in Newport News, wants to help artists and art lovers connect. Asa Jackson, director of CAN, said they developed a platform where visual artists can upload, their portfolio and resume. Musicians can also use the website to upload their performances. “This is for any art professional. It can be a photographer, DJ, or graphic designer,” … [Read more...] about Contemporary Arts Network Works to Help Artists
World of Shapes at CAN through January
The CAN Foundation will present World of Shapes, Artist Dathan Kane’s Solo Exhibition on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. This is Kane’s largest indoor installation yet, a total of six muraled rooms covering 6,000 square feet in black and white shapes. Dathan noted, he wanted to create his own version of a “Seeing Shapes Disney World,” a sort of theme park where viewers find themselves … [Read more...] about World of Shapes at CAN through January