Friday May 19th, 2023
Erie Arts & Culture is proud to present this week's Friday Feature! Ileecia Moffatt (@Artbyleecia) is back to give us an update on her latest works, what's currently inspiring her, and how it feels to be in a creative world that's changing more and more every day. She's also going to be apart of the Views Festival!
Monday May 15th, 2023
Anne O'Dell, newly appointed Executive Director, to build on the organization's momentum in serving Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania, and be a catalyst for strengthening bonds with the community's organizations and artists, supporting the vitality of the region's diverse communities, and increasing sustainable support for the region's vibrant future.
Saturday May 13th, 2023
Erie Arts and Culture is ecstatic to announce an urban based mural extravaganza, the Views Festival, June 1-13.
Friday May 12th, 2023
Erie Arts & Culture is proud to present this week's Friday Feature! Sage Hulingues (@sagebrush_illustration) is a self-described eclectic artist who finds joy in creating from a space of authenticity and inspiration. This storyteller is making her journey her own through the process of becoming and expansion, and her amazing work is a reflection of that process. I found it quite an honor to learn more about Sage, who is also going to be apart of EAC's Views Festival in June. Learn more about her here!
Friday Apr 28th, 2023
Erie Arts & Culture is proud to present this week's Friday Feature! Tommy Link (@tommylinkinc) is a VERY talented Singer, Songwriter, and Guitarist who has impressed Erie audiences consistently with his storytelling and raw stage presence. His undeniable appeal stems from years of cultivating his craft through performance and remaining authentic to himself. I had quite the pleasure of learning about this artist, and what inspires him to bring his best to the stage.
Friday Apr 21st, 2023
Erie Arts & Culture is proud to present this week's Friday Feature! Amanda Rumball (@muarumball) is a local make up artist who has absolutely made her mark in the Erie area. I had the pleasure to learn more about her craft, and inspires her to succeed in her craft.
Friday Apr 7th, 2023
Erie Arts & Culture is proud to present this week's Friday Feature! GeeXella (@geexella) is a PHENOMENAL DJ who takes their craft seriously. They are able to move the crowd, shift the energy in the room, and inspire those around them to experience their environments fully through the sounds of music. They are proud of who they are, and will be one of the two amazing artists that we have visiting Erie for the month of April for Erie Arts and Culture. Check out the link in our bio!
Friday Mar 24th, 2023
Justin Moyar will present "Now You're Touring Independently". In this workshop, Justin will provide insight and information that he has gathered over the last 7 years of touring across the country as a full time musician. Learn how to get your show on the road by identifying the right people to contact, preparing professional materials, promotion, and more.
Friday Mar 24th, 2023
Erie Arts & Culture is proud to present this week's Friday Feature! Carol Novosel is an amazing artist who contributes to the culture is quite a unique way. She has created tens of thousands of pysanky, exquisitely decorated eggs using wax and dye. Although many people dabble in pysanky as a hobby, they are an integral part of spring religious traditions among many Ukrainians, Slovaks, Poles, and other Eastern European peoples. Learn more about her journey through the words of Kelly Armor.
Thursday Mar 23rd, 2023
Let's give a warm welcome to our third Visiting Artist of 2023, Noté Peter George.
Thursday Mar 23rd, 2023
This blog post features tips and tricks from Creative Capital’s Artist Lab: Artist Statements webinar, led by video artist Maura Brewer and artist/administrator Aliza Shvarts in March 2023. Erie County-based artists interested in applying for Erie Arts & Culture’s Lydia McCain Grant to Advance Artist Opportunities or the Lydia McCain Artist Fellowship are encouraged to use this post as a resource to help construct strong application materials.
Thursday Mar 23rd, 2023
Let's give a warm welcome to our third Visiting Artist of 2023, GeeXella.
Thursday Mar 23rd, 2023
The Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program matches eligible creative entrepreneurs with existing, free, local, small business consulting services and financial resources ranging from $500 to $2,000 to help them grow their businesses, audiences, and revenue. Over two cycles, Erie Arts & Culture has provided 1:1 consulting and financial support to over 25 local entrepreneurs, empowering artists to open brick and mortar storefronts, enroll in business courses, promote their work digitally and in print, and invest in equipment to increase their efficiency. The application for next cycle of funding is available Oct. 1, 2023.
Please visit our blog for more information and a list of past recipients.
Friday Mar 17th, 2023
Erie Arts & Culture is proud to present this week's Friday Feature! K Sanz is an Erie staple in the Hip Hop scene. From interweaving his raps over blazing hot tracks to getting behind the lens and capturing the culture on camera, he has contributed to the arena in significant ways. His mark has been made, and he continues to add to this legacy through meaningful music and energy.
