When you hear the word “art,” what immediately comes to mind? For many, the answer is painting, and for good reason.

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During the government shutdown, Smithsonian Associates sponsored online programs and in-person study tours are continuing as scheduled unless otherwise noted. Check with Smithsonian Associates for ...

The Seth Lore Historic District encompasses much of downtown Eufaula and serves as the heart of this living painting. Walking these streets feels like stepping into a perfectly preserved diorama where ...

Plein air” painting, French for “open air,” describes the practice of painting outdoors. The Smokies offer options from ...

But Babak, like the 18 other artists participating in the fourth annual Plein Air Smokies event—this year hosted by the Great ...

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On a piece of rocky ground at the base of a steep bank along the mist-shrouded Little River, oil painter Olena Babak sets up her easel. It’s late in the day to be starting a new piece - less than ...