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Master Impressionist, Samir Sammoun, to Exhibit at Ocean Galleries Memorial Day Weekend

Ocean Galleries welcomes renowned Canadian-Lebanese Impressionist, Samir Sammoun, to Stone Harbor, NJ over Memorial Day weekend for his first ever exhibition in the gallery. The new exhibit, “Master Impressionist,” features more than 70 original oil paintings including many seascapes, landscapes, and cityscapes. “Samir Sammoun – Master Impressionist” is open throughout Memorial Day weekend, with the artist making gallery appearances 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. - May 01, 2019 - Ocean Galleries

WeCutFoam Introducing New Product, Combo 2D Vinyl Wrapped Foam Sign with 3D Objects

WeCutFoam, a Silicon Valley fabricator of custom signs, logo, letters, props and exhibits is expanding its products line to include 2D vinyl wrapped foam signs combines with 3D protruding objects embedded. - May 01, 2019 - WeCutFoam

Kansas City, Kansas' Own Beyond The Grey Signs Worldwide Deal with Pure Steel Publishing; Forthcoming Release to be Titled "Unthinkable Tragedy"

Kansas City, Kansas' Own Beyond The Grey Signs Worldwide Deal with Pure Steel Publishing; Forthcoming Release to be Titled "Unthinkable Tragedy"

Beyond The Grey has joined Pure Steel Publishing's roster; the band will be releasing a new digital album for sale worldwide. FVR Management stated, "The release is titled Unthinkable Tragedy and is dedicated to all those that have suffered or been taken from us unjustly. The cover art features the location and dates of some, of the locations that human beings have committed atrocious acts upon one another. God bless the victims and all the families and friends afflicted by Unthinkable Tragedy!" - April 29, 2019 - Fever International Music Group

Reading Rocks in Rockford 2019

Reading Rocks in Rockford 2019

Author and award-winning editor Kim Childress joins Author Row for Reading Rocks in Rockford 2019, at the Krause Memorial Library in Rockford, MI, and she will be featuring The Legend of the Fairy Stones and other titles, with book-give-aways complements of Girls' Life Magazine and ChildressInk.com. - April 27, 2019 - Childress Ink

Time Machine Bass Guitar Sale to Benefit Parkinson’s Research

Time Machine Bass Guitar Sale to Benefit Parkinson’s Research

Doner Designs, maker of custom theme guitars for charity fundraising, has begun the sale process for its recently completed time machine bass guitar. Inspired by the Back to the Future movie series, the bass has been listed for sale on eBay for Charity with 100% of the net proceeds to be donated to... - April 25, 2019 - Doner Designs

Building Bridges Art Exchange is Presenting Artists Julia Curylo and Craig Deman - Opens to the Public on May 4th - June 1st

Building Bridges Art Exchange is Presenting Artists Julia Curylo and Craig Deman - Opens to the Public on May 4th - June 1st

A new exhibition by Julia Curylo and Craig Deman opens May 4, with a 6PM reception at Building Bridges Art Exchange (BBAX), Santa Monica, CA. The exhibition features paintings, photographs, inflatable sculptures and installations and will be on display until June 1. - April 24, 2019 - Deman Imagery

Wu Hsichi Solo Exhibition is Now Showing at Powen Gallery

Powen Gallery is currently holding a Taiwanese artist Wu Hsichi (b.1965-) Solo exhibition, which will be until May 19th. With neat and dense lines, Wu employs the mountains, waters and human figures as metaphors, to depict the ephemeral nature of the world. - April 23, 2019 - Powen Gallery

Marcus Jansen: Merchants of Babylon PTSD War Veteran’s Art Exhibited at International Museums and Galleries

Marcus Jansen: Merchants of Babylon PTSD War Veteran’s Art Exhibited at International Museums and Galleries

A veteran of Desert Storm and Desert Shield, Marcus Jansen worked through PTSD with art therapy. His socially critical paintings are now shown in international museums and galleries. New River Fine Art in Ft. Lauderdale, FL opens "Marcus Jansen: Merchants of Babylon," a solo exhibition of Jansen's post-apocalyptic paintings and installations on April 25, 2019. - April 19, 2019 - New River Fine Art

Rebels Halo Glass Art Presents Fallen Hero Wall Project

Rebels Halo Glass Art will present Fallen Hero Wall Project, taking place at now on www.rebelshaloglass.art featuring a free 11x14 Framed Fallen Hero hand-carved glass art for immediate family members of a Fallen Police Officer, Fallen Firefighter, or Fallen Military Service Member. The owner and... - April 19, 2019 - Rebels Halo Glass Art

Lily Lisa Special Guest at “China Luxury Group” Hurun Art List Release in Hong Kong

Lily Lisa Special Guest at “China Luxury Group” Hurun Art List Release in Hong Kong

2019 Hurun Art List 12th Anniversary Awards Celebration. - April 15, 2019 - Lily Lisa

Illustrator Andrew Kolb Works with TikiFreek to Create a New Tiki Mug

Illustrator Andrew Kolb Works with TikiFreek to Create a New Tiki Mug

New tiki mug by illustrator artist Andrew Kolb for TikiFreek. - April 12, 2019 - TikiFreek.com

What Mums Need to Know. Magic Rainbow Photography Shares Tips on Capturing the Cutest Newborn Photographs.

What Mums Need to Know. Magic Rainbow Photography Shares Tips on Capturing the Cutest Newborn Photographs.

As Duchess Meghan prepares to reveal her baby to the world, London newborn photographer shares her tips on how to prepare for and capture baby portraits that make everybody say, "Awwww..." - April 12, 2019 - Magic Rainbow Photography

An Abstract View of the World Through a Chinese Lens - Presented by Blue Hill Fine Arts

With the official arrival of spring, Blue Hill Fine Arts (https://www.artsy.net/blue-hill-fine-arts) along with their partner, Artsy.net, is pleased to present the online exclusive show “An Abstract View of the World Through a Chinese Lens,” April 8-21, 2019. This show uncovers into the world of abstract painting in China by Chinese artist Yan Jiang. - April 12, 2019 - Blue Hill Fine Arts

"A Celebration of Joy: Myron Barnstone’s Hidden Art" Will Have Several "Firsts" at Usagi Gallery in Brooklyn, April 12 - 17

"A Celebration of Joy: Myron Barnstone’s Hidden Art" Will Have Several "Firsts" at Usagi Gallery in Brooklyn, April 12 - 17

"A Celebration of Joy: Myron Barnstone’s Hidden Art," opening 6-10 pm on Friday, April 12 at Usagi New York, is the first exhibit of Barnstone’s work in the northeast. Guests at the reception will experience a number of other firsts - a silent auction to benefit the Barnstone Art Education program, immersion in a simulated Barnstone classroom environment, and the first public viewing of a collection of Barnstone’s photos, taken over several decades. The exhibit runs through April 17. - April 10, 2019 - Barnstone Studios

Beads of Courage Announces Scarcelli Family Foundation Grant on National Siblings Day

Beads of Courage Announces Scarcelli Family Foundation Grant on National Siblings Day

Funds Will Support Siblings of Children Coping with Serious Illness - April 10, 2019 - Beads of Courage, Inc.

American Sign Museum Hosts Ohio’s First Ever Hobby Pig Races

American Sign Museum Hosts Ohio’s First Ever Hobby Pig Races

Have you ever heard of Hobby Horses? No, not the kind with the springs, the horsehead on a broomstick kind. Now, replace the horsehead with a pig head... welcome to Hobby Pig. - April 08, 2019 - American Sign Museum

In Our Eyes In Our Words Nominated for 2019 IPPY Awards

In Our Eyes In Our Words Nominated for 2019 IPPY Awards

In Our Eyes In Our Words - Portraits from the Edge of Society, published by Music Care Inc, a book of 100 portraits of homeless people drawn from life by artist Jeffrey C Horn, is in the running for the 2019 Independent Publishers and Professionals of the Year Awards. Winners will be announced April 10, 2019. - April 05, 2019 - Music Care Inc

Women’s History Month: The New Jersey National Guard Pays Tribute to Soraida Martinez & Her Verdadism Art

Women’s History Month: The New Jersey National Guard Pays Tribute to Soraida Martinez & Her Verdadism Art

For Women’s History Month 2019, The New Jersey National Guard hosted Soraida Martinez as the keynote speaker for their “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence” observance. Twenty Verdadism paintings with social commentaries were put on exhibition for the men and women of the New Jersey National Guard. Brigadier General Jemal J. Beale presented Martinez with a Certificate of Appreciation for addressing social justice through her art since 1992. - April 05, 2019 - Artist Soraida

Peter Opheim Solo Exhibition is Now Showing at the Powen Gallery

Powen Gallery is currently holding a New York-based artist Peter Opheim (b.1961-) Solo exhibition, which will be until April 7th. Small creatures gain a new life through the artist's imagination, but they can't be excused from being separated from the release of new works. In the eyes of Opheim,... - April 01, 2019 - Powen Gallery

ARTIANA Debuts Modern & Contemporary African Art in Art Beyond Borders Dubai Auction

ARTIANA presents the first selection of Modern and Contemporary African art within the upcoming Art Beyond Borders sale from March 28 - 31. This serves as a preview to the auction house’s long-term dedication to showcasing work by African artists. Art Beyond Borders is an auction sale... - March 21, 2019 - ARTIANA

"A Celebration of Joy: Myron Barnstone’s Hidden Art" Makes NY Debut at Usagi Gallery in Brooklyn, April 12 - 17

"A Celebration of Joy: Myron Barnstone’s Hidden Art" Makes NY Debut at Usagi Gallery in Brooklyn, April 12 - 17

Works of the late Myron Barnstone, a master painter before becoming an internationally respected fine arts teacher for 35 years, are revealed for the first time in New York. The thousands of Barnstone Studios alumni, many of whom went on to distinguished careers in art-related fields, had never even seen their mentor's own work. - March 20, 2019 - Barnstone Studios

Local Utah Couple - on A&E - Launch Their Dreams of Working Together Bringing Soul to Their Customers' Homes Through Design and Manufacturing

Local Utah Couple - on A&E - Launch Their Dreams of Working Together Bringing Soul to Their Customers' Homes Through Design and Manufacturing

A&E welcomes Rustic Remodel to their line-up starring Kate and Paul Allen. Airing March 23rd, 2019 11/10c am. Rustic Remodel focuses on the founder/couple of Rustica, as they put a “Do It Together” (DIT) spin on traditional “Do It Yourself” (DIY) home projects. Kate and Paul’s DIT values helped them to build Rustica from the ground up and live their dream of working together to bring soul to their customers living spaces. - March 19, 2019 - Rustica Hardware

Jones, Sayger, Lehner, Clark Among Top Creators at 2019 Wizard World St. Louis, April 5-7

Rick Burchett, Ryan Kincaid, Megan Withey, Trevor Mueller, Ty Templeton Plus 20 St. Louis Area Artists & Writers Also in Artist Alley at America’s Center - March 15, 2019 - Fan Expo HQ

ARTIANA Announces Art Beyond Borders Auction | No Buyer's Premium | 28 - 31 March 2019

Artiana, UAE’s first home-grown auction house for art and luxury collectibles, is launching its inaugural international sale - Art Beyond Borders on March 28 - 31, 2019 featuring 40 lots from artists from 15 countries. - March 14, 2019 - ARTIANA

Dragonfly Designs Revitalizes Summer Camp Fun in Mountain View

Parents in silicon valley looking for world class, engaging summer education opportunities turn to award winning Bay Area company. - March 12, 2019 - Dragonfly Designs

Golden State Film Festival Announces Opening Night Party and Panel on Film Commissions

Golden State Film Festival Announces Opening Night Party and Panel on Film Commissions

2019 Golden State Film Festival announces opening events and party. The Goldden State Film Festival will screen over 300 independent films at TCL Chinese Theaters. - March 11, 2019 - Golden State Film Festival

The Face of Climate Change

A Master of Disasters shows how he can help bring Climate Change to its knees. - March 09, 2019 - Carl Bistrack

Chicago LGBTQ Art Exhibit Addresses Intimacy, Healing

Chicago LGBTQ Art Exhibit Addresses Intimacy, Healing

Chicago artist and LGBTQ advocate, Ara-Lucia, will have a solo exhibition titled, “Your hand, Your touch.” The opening reception will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 12, at Chicago's LGBTQ community center, Center on Halsted, located at 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago. A $5 donation is... - March 07, 2019 - Ara Lucia

B. Curllyon Expanding in Los Angeles

B. Curllyon Expanding in Los Angeles

Up and Coming Designer Fahad Bin Bader, 38 from Saudi Arabia. - March 07, 2019 - B. Curllyon

TEALEAVES to Host All-Female Inclusive Design Panel on Aroma with Microsoft & Cooper Hewitt at SXSW 2019

TEALEAVES to Host All-Female Inclusive Design Panel on Aroma with Microsoft & Cooper Hewitt at SXSW 2019

Humans can distinguish at least one trillion distinct smells, yet many people find it difficult to precisely describe them. Due to this, the world of aroma has traditionally borrowed its language from the other senses. - February 25, 2019 - TEALEAVES

Texas Archive of the Moving Image Releases New, Free Online Exhibit Showcasing a Century of Texas Media Discoveries

Scenic Route: Discoveries in Texas Film and Video, a new web exhibit from the Texas Archive of the Moving Image, offers a guided tour of highlights from the Texas Film Round-Up in celebration of the pioneering program's tenth anniversary. - February 21, 2019 - Texas Archive of the Moving Image

Jill Krutick: "Lyrical Abstraction” Solo Exhibition at the Coral Springs Museum of Art Opening Reception March 21st at 6pm

Jill Krutick: "Lyrical Abstraction” Solo Exhibition at the Coral Springs Museum of Art Opening Reception March 21st at 6pm

Abstract expressionist painter, Jill Krutick, is proud to present her first solo museum exhibition at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. Bruce Helander, world famous art critic and former Provost of Rhode Island School of Design, curated the exhibition. The show will take place in the spacious 5,000 square foot main gallery of the museum and feature more than 35 large scale works. Ms. Krutick is a rising star in the art world and was formerly in the world of finance and media. - February 20, 2019 - Jill Krutick Fine Art

York Fine Arts Presents "All Things Bright"

York's newest exhibition takes the love of contemporary fine art to chromatic new heights. - February 20, 2019 - York Fine Arts

“Advancement of the Arts” Luncheon Benefits Local Schools’ Art Programs and Students

The folks at the League are planning their 12th annual “Advancement for the Arts” luncheon, which will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 11:00am, at the Lost Lake Country Club, 8300 SE Fazio Drive in Hobe Sound. This is their annual fundraiser to support part of their mission statement, which is to “support young artists through special funding, scholarships and youth programs.” - February 16, 2019 - Hobe Sound Fine Arts League

Mulan, Make Up! A Contemporary Queer Art Exhibition Opens in Westwood

Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles is proud to present Mulan, Make Up! Queer Art Exhibition from February 22 to April 6, 2019. Curated by Yu Cheng-Ta, Mulan, Make Up! is a multidisciplinary exhibition combining film screenings, a visual arts exhibition, and a series of performances. The opening reception will be held at 7pm on Friday, February 22 at Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles. - February 15, 2019 - Taiwan Academy

SNAG Announces 50th Anniversary Partner Promotion Program

SNAG is seeking to partner with institutions and universities to mutually-promote upcoming metalsmithing demonstrations, lectures, and exhibitions happening across the country throughout the year. Events hosted or sponsored by those in the program will be promoted on SNAG's interactive online #snag50 map as well as in its flagship Metalsmith Magazine and in SNAG's social media, which reach over 30,000 followers. - February 14, 2019 - Society of North American Goldsmiths

The Divorce Dress Needs a Valentine

The Divorce Dress Needs a Valentine

The Divorce Dress needs a Valentine? Forget swooning over chocolates and flowers, save that stuff for the beginning, they are collectors of relationship endings. They want your soul! Two women, one dress and a mission: Travel the world to document stories of relationship endings for the book, The Divorce Dress. - February 12, 2019 - The Divorce Dress

ARIDO Presenting 2.5 Billion Dollar Necklace During Academy Awards 2019

ARIDO Presenting 2.5 Billion Dollar Necklace During Academy Awards 2019

Fine art jewelry created with the highest quality gems and precious metals in the world. Founded by a scion of a family of jewelers dating back to the 11th century and a world class designer with a background in fashion, art, and history. - February 11, 2019 - ARIDO Jewelry

Brad Walsh Turns Divorce and Psych Ward Stint Into Inspirational Dark Pop Album

Brad Walsh Turns Divorce and Psych Ward Stint Into Inspirational Dark Pop Album

Singer/producer Brad Walsh returns Valentine's Day with Artbreak, a new pop album that delves into mental illness, relationship turmoil, and new beginnings. Features a slew of guest appearances from artists, actors, and activists. - February 06, 2019 - Brad Walsh

Miyazaki-Themed Pop-Up Gallery at Pow Wow Hawaii

Denver-based illustrator and screen printer Arna Miller has created a new print for an upcoming Miyazaki-Themed group show in Honolulu, HI. The pop-up gallery show, titled “My Neighbor Hayao,” will pay homage to the films of Hayao Miyazaki and will occur in conjunction with Pow Wow, an annual week-long street art festival in Hawaii. - February 01, 2019 - Arna Miller Illustration

Adriane Dalton Selected as Interim Editor for Metalsmith Magazine

The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) has announced that its current Editor, Emily Zilber, is departing the organization and that Adriane Dalton will fill the position on an interim basis. Zilber’s last day will be January 31, 2019 and she will work closely with Dalton in the... - January 29, 2019 - Society of North American Goldsmiths

Greater Than Gatsby Seeking Scholarship Applicants for $10,000 Annual Scholarship

Greater Than Gatsby Seeking Scholarship Applicants for $10,000 Annual Scholarship

Greater Than Gatsby announces its $10,000 Annual Scholarship for the 2019 scholarship year. - January 25, 2019 - Greater Than Gatsby

"Seaside Art Gallery Opens Its Celebrated “Animals in Art Show” February 2nd, 2019

The Gallery’s Annual Art Exhibit Helps Create a Better World for Animals - January 24, 2019 - Seaside Art Gallery

Art Fort Lauderdale Announces Participating Artists for Third Edition, January 24 – 27, 2019

Art Fort Lauderdale Announces Participating Artists for Third Edition, January 24 – 27, 2019

With strong returning artists and notable first time additions, Art Fort Lauderdale continues its global reach by including artists from Argentina, Puerto Rico, Canada, London, Italy, France, The Islands of the Bahamas and Trinidad & Tobago among many others. - January 22, 2019 - Art Fort Lauderdale

Art Fort Lauderdale Announces Sponsors for Third Edition January 24-27, 2019 at New Boarding Location Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina

Art Fort Lauderdale Announces Sponsors for Third Edition January 24-27, 2019 at New Boarding Location Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina

Art Fort Lauderdale welcomes new sponsors including Bank of America, JM Lexus and Moet & Chandon to Art Fort Lauderdale 2019. - January 19, 2019 - Art Fort Lauderdale

Burst Of Butterflies Create & Paint Studio Opens New Location in Tempe

Burst Of Butterflies Create & Paint Studio Opens New Location in Tempe

After 4 years of being part of creative memories for their guests, Burst Of Butterflies Create & Paint Studio has made a name for itself in the community, and patrons love the diversity of choices for getting creative. With a choice of Walk-in Activities, Classes, Birthday Parties, Scout... - January 15, 2019 - Burst Of Butterflies Create & Paint Studio

Announcing the Winners of WorldwideArtDealers.com 2019 Call for Artists

Congratulations to artists Viktoria A. Koestler and Haimi Fenichel. - January 14, 2019 - WorldwideArtDealers.com

Jason Jackson Fine Arts Photographer of Leonidesarts Gallery New York to Exhibit at Arts Rooms London 2019 5th Edition

Fine Arts Photographer Jason Jackson of Leonidesarts Gallery New York has been selected to participate in the prestigious Artrooms Fair London 2019 5th Edition, where he will exhibit his photographs. Mr. J. Jackson was selected from a large group of artists submitting works from all over the world. - January 13, 2019 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery

First US Installation of Percussion Play’s Baby Floor Piano

First US Installation of Percussion Play’s Baby Floor Piano

Percussion Play is the world’s leading outdoor instrument manufacturer. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company has over 200 representatives in over 60 countries, including the United States. - January 07, 2019 - Percussion Play

Uniquely DC - Maryland Event Production Company Creates World's 2nd Largest Sitting Lincoln Statue for Events and Educational Programs

Uniquely DC - Maryland Event Production Company Creates World's 2nd Largest Sitting Lincoln Statue for Events and Educational Programs

Local Maryland Event Company Owner brings his inspiration from the Lincoln Memorial to the People. Peter Smith, owner of Uniquely DC in Gaithersburg, MD is a 35 year veteran of the special events and production industry having produced thousands of events around the world. After relocating to... - January 04, 2019 - Uniquely DC, LLC

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