After a 2 year break and a tremendous amount of loss, Shelby Earl is back to play The Triple Door in Seattle on Friday, May 24.

"There is information about what to do when there is loss of a spouse, loss of a child or loss of a parent. In the book, I lament that there is no guidebook to loss of a friendship, which is the one relationship that we all have in our lives."

Figurative painters Melissa Messer and Ian Kurtis Crist speak with fellow artist, Joan Lemay, on reacting to painting in advance of their forthcoming show "Merry Go Round of Pleasure and Understanding", which runs February 3 to March 2, 2024 at Seattle’s Koplin Del Rio gallery.

"Across the country this summer, we’ve seen that when workers lean on one another, when we speak with one voice, when we demand fairness, we win. Our solidarity is our greatest strength, and for the WGA, our solidarity is unprecedented."

"Please go see this show. It is powerful, very rich, and will leave you wanting more."

Artist and illustrator Joan LeMay's talks with fellow artist, Melissa Messer, about the book she co-created and illustrated "Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan", her creative evolution why this artistic era is truly superior.

"Being able to draw these animals, and focusing on that, has allowed me to grapple with my feelings around climate change and the politically-caused ecological setbacks of the past few years."

"Set a humble table and eat beautiful simple food. Nothing has to be fancy. When you make yourself comfortable, your guests will feel comfortable."

"I want curators, educators, collectors, anyone with an interest in Latinx art to connect with these artists. If you are someone looking to commission a work, need a guest speaker for a panel, want to begin your Latinx art collection, LAC is where you can begin your search."

"Pandemic life changed my relationship with my studio back to what it had once been, not somewhere of guilt and stolen time but a sanctuary where I need to be to be my full self, and consequently the best parent and partner as well."

"I’m proud of having a place for people that are looking for a way to support the AAPI community to come to get information and discover our huge community of artists, and I’m just proud of building this initiative that started as such a small, simple idea."

"I want to create an inclusive community for women artists from around the globe who are pushing the boundaries of street photography in new and exciting directions. I’m interested in empowering women so that can tap into their creativity and feel confident about making work, whether they are professional or amateur photographers."

"By opening up about these unique experiences, women of color build esteem and lift the shame of hiding their true selves from the world. We’re able to be seen, and feel heard, and that is healing."

"There is so much about the female body that doesn’t get discussed enough and many women struggle and suffer in silence because of it."

Oh, you need a holiday read? Might I suggest one of these? From historical fiction, to self-help, and even an amazing children's book sprinkled in for good measure, here are my favorites from 2020.

This week might just be the longest of the year thus far—thankfully we've got a quick break for you in the form of online levity.

Art has the ability to give hope, transform, and lead to action. And while you are scrolling, please remember the best way to honor the Latinx and Hispanic community is to vote on November 3!

"Reading is the key that opens doors to many good things in life. Reading shaped my dreams and more reading helped me make my dreams come true." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

What we will be reading, watching and listening to this weekend!

What we've bookmarked—and plan on reading, listening, watching over the long weekend.

We Are The Radical Monarchs is a wonderful, inspirational, and imperative family-friendly film we love—and you can watch it for free NOW on PBS!

Arts & Culture Editor, Nora Gomez-Strauss, spoke with Ground Floor Gallery owner Krista Scenna about life in the arts right now and raising children in this volatile time.

A conversation with Furious Flower Poetry Center Executive Director and Academic Activist, Dr. Joanne Gabbin, about the importance of black poetry and the poems she recommends we read right now.

"It made me realize the power and vulnerability involved in sitting in front of a camera and staring directly into the lens and how a collaboration between subject and photographer can become empowering and revolutionary."