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Artist Collective Behind the First A.I. Created Portrait Recently Auctioned by Christie’s to Make First Art Fair Appearance at Art Fort Lauderdale 2019
Obvious, an art collective based in Paris, to make first art fair appearance ever at Art Fort Lauderdale 2019 with two pieces for sale and a scheduled artist talk sharing how they made the A.I. created imagery. - November 27, 2018 - Art Fort Lauderdale
Giclee Prints of Artist Rosemarie Hahn's Famous "Library" Oil Painting Now Available
Full size Giclee prints are now available on archival canvas in the original size of 28 inches wide by 35 inches high. - November 26, 2018 - Invisco
Seaside Art Gallery Announces "INspired by the Masters" with Artist Debra Keirce, November 24th Through December 29th, 2018
Seaside Art Gallery invites you to embarq on an extraordinary journey with Debra Keirce and the Masters. Modern interpretations inspired by famous paintings. From missing earrings to stolen art. Keirce’s brand new series of paintings are inspired by the Old Masters. She re-created them in a... - November 18, 2018 - Seaside Art Gallery
ARTIANA announces Online Auction of Classical, Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art - No Buyer's Premium - 6-10 December 2018
ARTIANA, UAE’s first home-grown auction house for art and luxury collectibles, will offer works of modern and contemporary artists from the Indian subcontinent, including a suite of Company School paintings in its upcoming December auction. The auction will take place online at... - November 17, 2018 - ARTIANA
The Society of North American Goldsmiths Announces Application Dates and Details for 2019 Conference Student Scholarships
The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) has announced the details and applicable dates for its 2019 Conference Student Scholarships (CSS). SNAG’s 2019 conference, “The Loop: Coming Full Circle,” will take place in Chicago, IL, from May 22 - 25, 2019. - November 16, 2018 - Society of North American Goldsmiths
Sculptor James Ciosek Harnesses Forces of Nature in “Bifurcation” Show at Houston Community College
Art imitates nature. - November 14, 2018 - James Ciosek- Sculptor
Streamline Publishing Hosts Historic Gathering of World's Most Talented Artists
Streamline Publishing the publishers and editor of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine are holding the Second Annual Figurative Art Conventilon & Expo (FACE), in Miami at the Biltmore Hotel on November 7-10, 2018. The convention has hundreds of museum quality artists in attendance. Included in the... - November 08, 2018 - Streamline Publishing
Dr. Bernard L. Upshur Commemorated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Bernard L. Upshur of Palm Coast, Florida has been commemorated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of software bidding. About Dr. Bernard L. Upshur Dr. Bernard Upshur has over... - November 07, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project Features a Display of Modules and 3D Virtual Tour at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)
The #1000mermaids project is a public art installation that will also serve as an underwater eco-friendly destination for tourism off of Fort Lauderdale Beach. - November 01, 2018 - 1000 Mermaids Project
Open Call for the 21st Art Fair in Zurich, Switzerland, by BB International Fine Arts
Every year, the Art International Zurich art fair presents contemporary art (painting, graphics, sculpture, photography, video) in a central location in Zurich. The international orientation is unique in the trade fair landscape and ensures fascination and a lasting impression. - October 29, 2018 - BB International Fine Arts GmbH
Annual Edward Hersey and Gordon Lees Exhibition Returns to York Fine Arts
York's newest fine art exhibition features work from two of the country's leading landscape artists of today. - October 18, 2018 - York Fine Arts
Art Fort Lauderdale® Co-Founders Partner with Leading Cultural Institutions Throughout the City for Inaugural Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week (January 19-27, 2019)
Major Events and Exhibitions, including the last two days of Hamilton at the Performing Arts Center, launch of the AIA Fort Lauderdale Architectural Fair, Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinctions, Remember to react: 60 years of collecting exhibit at the NSU Art Museum and More to Align with the Third Edition of Art Fort Lauderdale (January 24-27). - October 17, 2018 - Art Fort Lauderdale
The Society of North American Goldsmiths Launches “Membership Month” from October 15 - November 30, 2018
The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG), a nonprofit membership organization representing artists, designers, jewelers and metalsmiths, is conducting a “Membership Month” promotion between October 15 and November 30, 2018. - October 15, 2018 - Society of North American Goldsmiths
The Lux Group Announces Keel-Laying Ceremony for the First Boutique Cruise in the Halong Bay Region
The Lux group announces a keel-laying ceremony for the first of 10 boutique cruise ships in Vietnam. - October 12, 2018 - Heritage Cruises and Expeditions
North Texas Performing Arts Names Darrell Rodenbaugh Chief Executive Officer
The fastest growing not-for-profit youth theatre organization in North America based in Plano, Texas, announces today that long-serving Board President Darrell Rodenbaugh will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer on a pro bono basis. - October 10, 2018 - North Texas Performing Arts
Artist Alexey Steele Uses Runway as Public Art to Share His Peace Message at the LA Fashion Week Grand Finale
Newly founded design company Sculptoglyph in collaboration with Bohemian Society international progressive fashion label will launch its "Peace Prevail" campaign at the Grand Finale of LA Fashion Week. - October 10, 2018 - Alexey Steele
Eastern Opera of NJ Returns to the Brook Bringing Puccini
Eastern Opera of New Jersey opens it's new season with Puccini's highly acclaimed opera, Manon Lescaut. Tickets are available for Friday November 9th with performance at 7pm and Sunday November 11th with performance at 3 pm at the newly restored Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton St. Bound Brook, NJ. - October 09, 2018 - Eastern Opera Corp.
Marilyn D. Mintz Created Her One of a Kind Art Prints: "The Art of Sports," with Poetry, Song; and Art Print Calendar Included
U.S.A. and internationally known artist, writer Marilyn D. Mintz, who is the author of the book "The Martial Arts Films," the first to describe and define the genre, and who achieved U.S.A. and international patents, enjoys creating one of a kind art prints. Marilyn D. Mintz's one of a... - October 05, 2018 - Marilyn D. Mintz
Collective 131 Launches as the First-Ever Online Art Gallery Dedicated to Female Artists
Collective 131, LLC, the first-ever online-only art gallery dedicated exclusively to emerging and established female artists, announced plans to publicly launch its electronic gallery on 1 October 2018. Upon launch, all works listed on the company’s gallery, www.collective131.com will be available for direct purchase by the consumer through a streamlined e-commerce experience. - October 05, 2018 - Collective 131, LLC
Vietnam’s First Boutique Cruise Keeps Heritage Alive
The Lux Group to launch Vietnam’s first artful boutique cruise in the Gulf of Tonkin and on the Red River, Vietnam. - September 27, 2018 - Heritage Cruises and Expeditions
The Society of North American Goldsmiths Sponsors the 4th Edition of Triple Parade: "Three Times" Exhibition in Shanghai, China
The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2018 Triple Parade exhibition in Shanghai, China. The Triple Parade is a prestigious nonprofit biennial international cultural project that has become one of the leading contemporary applied art and design exhibitions... - September 25, 2018 - Society of North American Goldsmiths
The Story of Rhythmic Expressionism: Chad Smith, Carl Palmer, Jose Pasillas, Steven Adler, Dave Lombardo and Many Other Drummers
"This is a really exciting new medium," says Chad Smith, drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Art of Drums is the latest offering from Los Angeles art collective SceneFour, which is working with the likes of Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith, Guns 'N Roses' Steven Adler, Def Leppard's Rick Allen and Stephen Perkins from Jane's Addiction to make art from the drummers' hard hitting power and skillful jazz techniques. - September 21, 2018 - SceneFour
Delegation from China Arrives in New York to Support United Nations Peace Day, Visit 911 Memorial
Students, Artists and Zhou Bingde, Best-Selling Author Celebrate 120th Birthday of China's Peacemaker, Zhou Enlai at the United Nations. - September 19, 2018 - Asia-Pacific Group
Xiomaro's Unique Photographs of George Washington's Headquarters Acquired by Library
A portfolio of fine art photographic prints of George Washington’s Headquarters has been acquired by Morristown and Morris Township Library for their North Jersey History and Genealogy Center. The photographs were selected from a collection that is on exhibit now until December 28, 2018 at... - September 17, 2018 - Xiomaro Art Studio
Grover Cleveland Inaugural Ball Celebrates New Jersey History on November 10th
The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association and The Montclair Orchestra are pleased to invite the public to an interactive and opulent ball celebrating the 1883 Inauguration of President Grover Cleveland at the Upper Montclair Women's Club in Montclair, New Jersey on Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at 6:30pm. - September 14, 2018 - Grover Cleveland Birthplace
Edgemar Center for the Arts to Host "Paris Scenes" Photography Exhibit by Local Santa Monica Photographer Bob Friday
Dramatic stories of Paris told through the photographs of local resident & photographer, Bob Friday. Opening Reception in the Michelle Danner Studio Gallery at the Edgemar Center for the Arts on Main Street, Santa Monica, Saturday September 15th, 2018 from 5-8PM. - September 11, 2018 - Bob Friday Photography
Spirit Within Art Launches Its Native American Spirit Collection, Featuring 17 Extraordinary Works of Visionary Fine Art by Renowned Artist Shel Waldman
Experienced entrepreneurs, educators and co-founders of Spirit Within Art LLC, business manager Isabella and artist Shel Waldman enjoy creating and offering works of artistic beauty that enlighten, inspire and empower the spirit, illustrating the interconnectedness of humankind with all living things. - September 08, 2018 - Spirit Within Art LLC
"From My East to Your West" - Solo Exhibition of Iranian Artist Farsad Labbauf at Blank Space Gallery in New York
Farsad Labbauf - Solo Exhibition, From My East to Your West. Blank Space Gallery, 30 Gansevoort Street, New York September 13 – October 28, 2018 Opening Reception: September 13, 5 – 8 pm - September 07, 2018 - Farsad Labbauf
Transcontinental Electric Skateboard Ride by 61 Year Old Skateboarder
Morro Bay Skateboard Museum founder, Jack Smith (61), has resumed his electric skateboard ride across America. His original 2016 ride began in Eugene, Oregon and ended in Mountain Home, Idaho after 460 miles. His second attempt began on August 16th, 2018 in Mountain Home, Idaho. The e-board ride... - September 04, 2018 - Morro Bay Skateboard Museum
Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) Announces New Education Director
SNAG is pleased to announce that noted metalsmith and arts educator Kristin Mitsu Shiga will join its staff as Education Director. - August 31, 2018 - Society of North American Goldsmiths
Mike Grell, Tom Cook, Jonathan Glapion, Mark Kistler Headline Artist Alley at Wizard World Comic Con Austin, September 21-23
Thomas Estrada, Tracy Lawson, Jason Meents, Steve Pulawa, Jeremy Clark, UT Grad Genese Davis, Jim Mehsling Among Other Top Creators at Austin Convention Center; Stage to Feature Demonstrations, Discussions all Weekend - August 30, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ
Julian Opie Exhibition at Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art
Julian Opie Exhibition premieres at Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art gallery in Los Angeles August 27 – October 29, 2018. - August 29, 2018 - Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art
Mallory M. O'Connor Honored as an Outstanding Author by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Mallory M. O’Connor of Gainesville, Florida has been honored as an Outstanding Author by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of publishing. About Mallory M. O’Connor Mallory... - August 29, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
New Orleans Welcomes First Ever Carnival for Creative Professionals
The inaugural Crescent City Creative Carnival to feature creatives, artists, executives, musicians, visual artists, graphic designers, fashion designers, creative directors, marketing executives, content producers, and more. - August 22, 2018 - Crescent City Creative
Autumn de Forest to Lend Her Artistic Talents in Support of Local Charity During Visit to Stone Harbor, NJ
In conjunction with her Labor Day weekend exhibit at Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, NJ, artistic prodigy Autumn de Forest will make a special stop at St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments (Philadelphia, PA) for a painting session with students who have attended summer camp at Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children (Avalon, NJ). Together with the children, Autumn will be painting an oversized canvas which will be auctioned to raise funds for the Diller Home. - August 22, 2018 - Ocean Galleries
ARIDO Presenting APPLETINIES, ROCK, ELEVÉ, 6X During Toronto Film Festival 2018
ARIDO Fine Art jewelry created with the highest quality gems and precious metals in the world. - August 19, 2018 - ARIDO Jewelry
Announcing: Artist David Hunter Demonstrates Etchings at Seaside Art Gallery, August 31st - September 3rd, 2018
Do you know what the art of printmaking really is? Meet David Hunter. He’s a master in the art of printmaking… or the process of creating etchings. “I start with a clean smooth polished zinc plate. I paint an acid resistant coating on the plate. Then I take a sharp needle and do... - August 19, 2018 - Seaside Art Gallery
Kimberly Berg Honored on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kimberly Berg of Cadyville, New York has been honored on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of art. About Kimberly Berg Kimberly Berg is Male Feminist Advocate... - August 17, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rifle of Famed Rifle Designer John Garand to Auction This September. Serial Number 1-Million. Likely the Finest M1 Garand You Have Ever Seen.
John Garand designed the M1 Garand, the U.S. service rifle in World War II. General George S. Patton called it "the greatest battle implement ever devised." The rifle, and other antique and collector firearms, will sell on Saturday of the three day sale. The auction takes place on September 7-9, more information can be found on the company website. - August 10, 2018 - Rock Island Auction Company
Artistic Prodigy Autumn de Forest to Exhibit in Stone Harbor, NJ Over Labor Day Weekend
Ocean Galleries welcomes 16-year-old artist Autumn de Forest back to Stone Harbor over Labor Day weekend. Painting professionally since she was five, Autumn’s works are collected around the world, and she has been confirmed as a “profound artistic prodigy” by a leading U.S. child prodigy researcher. “Autumn de Forest – The Power of She” runs Friday, August 31 to Monday, September 3. Autumn will sign purchased artwork 6-10 PM on Friday, August 31, Saturday, September 1, and Sunday, September 2. - August 09, 2018 - Ocean Galleries
GEXTURAS: A Solo Exhibition by Marco Caridad
Beginning August 3rd through August 31st, the BDO gallery from the artistic promotion center ArtServe will be the stage for the artworks from the solo exhibition GEXTURAS to express to the public the passion and symbology of the Latin culture; protagonists of the paintings of the multidisciplinary... - August 09, 2018 - Marco Caridad at Art & Design Gallery
Estate Diamonds, Morgan Dollars and Art of the Golden West Top Michaan’s August Auction Highlights
Following a strong July 7 sale of fine art, jewelry, furniture and much more, the August 11 Gallery Auction promises many more special opportunities for Michaan’s ever-expanding worldwide base of collectors. - August 05, 2018 - Michaan's Auctions
Art Fort Lauderdale Announces Third Edition January 24 – 27, 2019
Fair organizers spearhead the launch of Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week (Jan. 19 - Jan. 27). Key Programming includes second annual artDIALOGUE Series and the inaugural year of Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week, A Citywide Celebration of Arts and Culture. - August 01, 2018 - Art Fort Lauderdale
Iconic Rodeo Drive Ramps Up for Their Second Annual BOLD Summer Kick Off with an Elevated Block Party
A magnificent fireworks show kicks off a month of events including extended shopping hours, live DJ performances, stunning floral displays, and Instagram worthy social art installations. - July 31, 2018 - Rodeo Drive
Nasrin Sheykhi: "Alien of Extraordinary Ability - The EB-1A Tour:" Iranian Caricaturist Will Debut Latest Artworks in Premier US Exhibition in New York
The Artist's Reception will be held Tuesday, July 24th at NoMo SoHo in lower Manhattan at 9 Crosby Street, from 6:30pm-9:30pm and NoMo SoHo will host a follow-on event on Saturday evening, July 28, 2018. - July 24, 2018 - Stevens Art Management
Uko Smith, Chris Sims, Jeremy Clark Headline Artist Alley at Inaugural Wizard World Comic Con Winston-Salem, August 3-5
Brian Shearer, Lilian Oake, James Morris, Brent Woodside, Joshua Robertson Among other Top Creators at Benton Convention Center; Stage to Feature Demonstrations, Discussions all Weekend - July 19, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ
MSL & Company Request for Development Proposals Selected as Finalist for New Emeryville Center for the Arts and Culture
MSL & Company, LLC (MSL) was selected as one of three finalists, from among the submissions for a Request for Qualifications Proposals (RFQP) for the new Emeryville Center for the Arts and Culture. Selection was based on the Overall Objectives & Key Elements established by Council and a Selection Panel’s application of the Scoring Criteria. The teams chosen had the highest scores and demonstrated the greatest understanding of the community’s needs, and ability to design, develop, and operate. - July 17, 2018 - MSL & Company, LLC
Citizens Face Down Developer & City to Delay Wrecking Ball of National Historic Register Eligible Pink House and Secret Garden
Two-red-heads, a few blondes and a white-haired schoolmarm foil developer's plan to raze National Register of Historic Places eligible Pink House and Secret Gardens, created by nationally-renown artists Eleanor and Georges Bridges. - July 17, 2018 - Homewood, AL, Historical Preservation Society
Ocean Galleries Hosts British Impressionist, Kerry Hallam in Stone Harbor, NJ August 3-6, 2018
Ocean Galleries welcomes renowned British Impressionist, Kerry Hallam, for his first ever exhibition in Stone Harbor, featuring many coastal themed paintings as well as his signature nautical chart paintings. The “Along the Coast” exhibit runs Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 through Monday, Aug. 6, 2018. Hallam will be at gallery receptions from 7-10 PM on Friday, Aug. 3 and Saturday, Aug. 4, and 1-4 PM on Sunday, Aug. 5. The exhibition is open daily 10 AM–10 PM with all artwork available for acquisition. - July 17, 2018 - Ocean Galleries
York Fine Arts Announces "Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire"
York gallery celebrates Yorkshire Day with a spellbinding exhibition of paintings by Yorkshire landscape artist Clare Haley, inspired by the raw, dramatic beauty of landscape and light. - July 13, 2018 - York Fine Arts