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Kingston artists struggling after a year of COVID-19
The Arts Council has launched a campaign to rally community support for the arts sector, and will be introducing new funding later this month.
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“Starving Artists”
Art has evolved over time with new artistic eras and styles – but how have the struggles artists face evolved with it? Griffen Stuckless Kicker News
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Getting creative: from social distancing to social media
Local artists have been getting creative throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and say social media played a big role in sharing their work from a social distance. Bailey Howard Kicker
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Local student turns a Covid-19 hobby into a brand
Panashe Chichaya started a clothing brand last year after his interest in art drove him to buy an embroidery machine during the Covid-19 pandemic. Marykate O’Neill Kicker
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Kingston drag queen doing Valentine’s Day driveway shows
Performer hopes candy grams will expose more people to drag, and make Feb. 14 a bit more fun.
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Makers Market, making opportunities to support local
Vendors stress the importance of event during uncertain times.
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Traveling musician reflects on how times have changed
A veteran musician on the Burin Peninsula reflects on his life and career, and also how times have changed.
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Here come the Influencers
Every day you are influenced, and influencers are a hot topic in current affairs. However, most people don’t actually seem to know exactly what influencers do. Kicker’s Tyler Ryan has the story. Tyler Ryan/Kicker
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MusicNL Merch Fair creates opportunity for musicians before holidays
For many musicians, plans changed when the COVID-19 pandemic began. But the MusicNL Merch Fair created a safe space for local musicians to interact with the community.
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Local label Yung Dumb goes international
Yung Dumb has released Italian DJ Samuele De Santis’s album Future Camp. The Newfoundland label is hoping to break into the European market.