As a 2015 ArtPop artist, I was selected to be interviewed by PBS Charlotte for a story about the ArtPop program. Checkout the ArtPop story that recently aired on PBS Charlotte's magazine program, Carolina Impact.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Sala Faruq ArtPop Billboard
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| Title: Beauty is Here Because I am Here Medium: Gourd, mixed media Artist: Sala Faruq |
My billboard is currently located on Wilkinson Boulevard near the airport. The location will vary throughout the year. To find out where to spot my work and the work of the other 19 ArtPop artists, visit:
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Announcing: Sala Faruq 2015 ArtPop Artist
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| Title: Beauty Is Here Because I am Here Media: Gourd and mixed media Artist: Sala Faruq |
I am excited to announce that I have been selected as a 2015 ArtPop artist. As an artist, my work (see above) and the work of 19 other local artists is being featured on available billboard space within the Charlotte region throughout 2015.
To learn more about the ArtPop program and to find out where to spot my work, visit www.charlottecultureguide.com/page/artpop.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Countdown to RAW's AXIS Charlotte
There are just four more days to RAW’s AXIS event in Charlotte. As a featured artist, Sala Faruq has a ticket quota to meet. Every ticket you purchase on her behalf helps to support her place in the show. Even if you can’t make it to the event, your donation allows her to take advantage of all the resources provided by RAW. If you haven’t brought your ticket to the show, please do so now.
Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door.
BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY!
WIN A FREE GIFT
As one of the first 20 people to purchase a ticket on behalf of Sala Faruq by Wednesday, October 22, 2014, your name will automatically be entered into a raffle to win one of two gifts. Winner gets to choose either a Sala Faruq EcoFab gourd art necklace (see below) or a set of her Afro-Originals® Heritage Collection notecards (see below) each valued at $20.00 each.
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| Sala Faruq - Heritage Collection Set of Notecards |
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| Sala Faruq - EcoFab Gourd Art Necklace |
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Best Dang Gourd Dog . . .
A friend sent me a newspaper clipping of Dan Piraro's cartoon, Best dang gourd dog I ever raised (see below). I love gourds, and I love dogs. The cartoon is too adorable for words.
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Copyright © 2014 by Dan Piraro. All rights reserved.
Permission to post by Dan Piraro.
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Friday, September 5, 2014
Sala Faruq Featured Artist at RAW: Charlotte Presents AXIS
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| RAW: Charlotte presents Axis event flyer featuring artist Sala Faruq. |
Charlotte-based artist Sala Faruq is featured at RAW: Charlotte presents AXIS. She is showcasing her EcoFab Gourd Art Jewelry and introducing her Afro-Originals® line of eco-friendly products featuring vintage images from the African Diaspora.
RAW is an international independent arts organization. It promotes and fosters creativity by showcasing local talent at multi-faceted artistic events in the Australia, Canada, England and the United States. A typical event features a film screening, music performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and featured hairstylist and makeup artist.
AXIS is to be held at the Neighborhood Theatre, 511 East 36th Street, Charlotte, NC, on Thursday, October 23, 2014. This event is appropriate for all ages. Attire is fashionable. The festivities are from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door.
BUY TICKETS NOW!
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
73rd Annual North Carolina Gourd Festival
Get your gourd on at the 73rd Annual North Carolina Gourd Festival, which is sponsored by the North Carolina Gourd Society (NCGS). The festival will be held in the Holshouser building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC on September 6th and 7th. The hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. Admission is FREE to NCGS members, children under 16 and workshop participants. All other just $2.00.
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