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Cast-bronze monument created with skilled hands
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (323+ words) History is not defined in black or white. Perspectives can change with time, altering with fresh information, with revealed experiences. In Kingston, the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald was a spark point among Indigenous residents and many others. The monument…...
Napanee Writers Festival grows again, adds visual artists
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1137+ words) The Napanee Writers Festival marked its fourth straight year on Saturday, drawing authors, artists and community groups together for a one-day celebration that reflected the event's continued growth and expanding mandate. The festival, organized by the Napanee Writers Forum, was…...
Kingston native puts his stamp on annual series
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (283+ words) The next time a letter arrives in the mail, it's possible a former Kingstonian played a role in its journey. That designer was John Belisle of Belisle Creative, who's "worked closely with Canada Post in the past on a handful…...
Drawing the path into architecture for women
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (250+ words) As a member of Victoria Weavers" Guild, Hill"s crafting and social skills brought her a number of clients from the weaving community. At the same time, wearing "her own homespun clothing, she taught both weaving and spinning and won…...
Homeless portraits bring a message of hope to Kingston's Tett Centre
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (589+ words) A Sheltered Life: Portraits of Resilience was more than an art show and fundraiser for Lionhearts, according to its organizer and author, Alain Doseger. Doseger said he wants to erase the stigma and stereotypes surrounding housing insecurity and to raise…...
Tersis Technologies Names Hugo Mijares Chief Architectural Officer, Positioning for Future Infrastructure and Energy Development in Venezuela
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (173+ words) Architect and design leader with deep Latin American market expertise will guide architectural integration as the company prepares to introduce advanced technologies across emerging regional infrastructure markets. Mijares is the founder of ONE D+B MIAMI, a multidisciplinary design studio…...
Napanee artist turns creativity into support for Wounded Warriors Canada
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (966+ words) Mark Thompson's art began as something deeply personal " a way to steady himself, to process, and to feel like himself again. Now, he is using it to help others find that same peace. The Greater Napanee artist and founder of…...
Alpha Reproduction Highlights Thailand's Growing Oil Painting Reproduction Market
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (246+ words) The company operates within a segment of the art industry focused on reproduction rather than original fine art, serving interior designers, hospitality groups, real estate developers, and private clients seeking customized visual artwork. This market segment emphasizes consistent production quality…...
Canadian-born Black artist overcame crush of racism
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (156+ words) As he reminisced about his life, Edward Mitchell Bannister's strength of spirit and sheer determination had been the only way for the Black artist to reach his goals. Sharing his abundant interests and skills, Bannister co-founded Providence Art Club in…...
Colormatics Wins Silver in January Design Awards for Holiday Campaign Featuring Helmer Noel
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (268+ words) Spokane, Washington(Newsfile Corp. January 27, 2026) Full-service creative agency Colormatics has been awarded a Silver honor in the January Design Rush Design Awards, recognized for its holiday campaign featuring Helmer Noel's performance of "This Christmas." A still from Colormatics' holiday video…...