Aug 19
I’ve had such a busy summer that I totally forgot to tell you about my “visit” to Peru. Instead of flying to South America, the art, music, and culture of Peru came to me as part of the 2015 Smithsonian Folklife festival on the National Mall in Washington DC.
Beautiful textile in progress on this back-strap loom.
The monthly ArtSmart Roundtable brings together some of the best art-focused travel blogs to post on a common theme. This month we are discussing Festivals! Take a look at all the great stories at the bottom of the page.
Hand-made items by children decorate the 1849 Hungarian Army memorial. The soldiers honored with this monument died during the 1849 Revolution which is celebrated on Hungarian National Day on March 15.
I’ve seen some amazing places in my travels and have always had excellent timing. I’ve met the right person and ended up getting a private castle tour or been in the right place and got swept up in religious procession. Somehow recently I just happened to be in town during a national holiday or religious celebration. But unlike Carnival in Rio, Venice or New Orleans which are internationally know parties, the festivals I found were mainly for the locals. Seeing how a community celebrates with their own customs, foods, and crafts makes for an incredible cultural experience. It has convinced me that if you really want genuine travel, then you have to include local celebrations in your travel plans.
The monthly ArtSmart Roundtable brings together some of the best art-focused travel blogs to post on a common theme. This month we are discussing Art Cities. Below you’ll find a list of all the stories!
This month we also welcome a new member, Lizzie from WanderArti! Her blog features handy city art guides and profiles contemporary artists who are inspired by travel. Be sure to check out her site!
You’ve got to love excellent urban planning that gives you stunning views like this.
I travel all over the world looking for artistic wonders and historical places, but to be fair, I actually have it really good back home. I live in Washington D.C. and it is a lot more than just the political capital of the US. It is also a world-class art, culture and history destination. From the museums to the architecture to the festivals, Washington DC is a wonderful place to live and to visit!
The monthly ArtSmart Roundtable brings together some of the best art-focused travel blogs to post on a common theme. This month we are discussing the 2015 Art Outlook. Check out all the stories below!
If you’re like me, then you spend January contemplating where to go in the New Year. Do you plan several small trips close to home, or is this the year of the big, adventure getaway? While you think about that, let me try to tempt you with a few art pilgrimages options to see one of the greatest painters of Western Art – Vincent Van Gogh. In honor of the 125th anniversary of his death this year, several superb museums in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France will be hosting events and exhibits celebrating his unique and visionary art.
St. Anthony processing through the decorated festival streets of the North End, Boston.
The funny thing about traditions is that sometimes a community starts their own. One of the things I miss about Boston in the late summer are the neighborhood street festivals including the Portuguese and Italian celebrations in Cambridge and Boston. While these events have the flavor of old Europe, they are decidedly American celebrations. The biggest of all of these, the St. Anthony’s Fest in the North End, is coming up (Aug 23-25, 2013) and a fun chance to celebrate Italian-American culture. (My photos below are from last year.)
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