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Art Inspires Innovations, Spring Collection
Focus on artistic process led to striking new wall coverings like Watercolor. - March 02, 2017 - Innovations
Dr. Elana Ashley Honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year
Dr. Elana Ashley, of Northbrook, Illinois, has been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as Professional of the Year 2017 for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of Education and Entertainment. - March 01, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Racism and Sexism in America: Verdadism Exhibition at Women's Rights National Historical Park
Women’s History Month Exhibition at Women's Rights National Historical Park features Soraida Martinez’s historically significant Verdadism paintings on racism and sexism. - February 28, 2017 - Artist Soraida
Opening Reception for "Abstract" - March 4th, Beyond The Lines Gallery, Bergamot Station
"Abstract I" is the first installation of a two part series. In a city as diverse as Los Angeles, abstract art can be defined in many different ways. This show explores a range of styles from a talented group of emerging and mid-career artists. - February 28, 2017 - Robbie Kaye Art
Pope Francis Receives 1st Torah Project Book
The Torah Project has created the Jewish book which has both artistic and religious value. The mission is to create awareness about The Torah Project and share the important messages of the Torah in the Jewish book to everyone around world and encourage them to engage in interfaith dialogue. - February 28, 2017 - ACC Arte Scritta
Sandra Bergen Strength Recognized as a Top Executive and Prominent Business Leader by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sandra Bergen Strength of Santa Monica, California has been recognized as a Top Executive and Prominent Business Leader for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of entertainment and art. About Sandra Bergen... - February 28, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Unveiling of Never-Before-Seen Works by Andy Warhol at Its FW17 Opening Gala, LA Fashion Week Launches New Format for Fall/Winter Collections
LA Fashion Week (LAFW) presents its fourth season of collections from March 16 to March 19, 2017 in an experimental new format amidst an evolving landscape of presentation styles. The Fall/Winter 2017 event will be kicked off by the highly-anticipated Opening Gala at the Rooftop Loft at the W... - February 21, 2017 - LA Fashion Week
Yellow Peril Gallery Presents Kathryn Parker Almanas at ART ON PAPER 2017 During Armory Arts Week
Featuring photographs and sewn work from Kathryn Parker Almanas that “investigate destruction and healing within the body and the terrors and pleasures of embodiment, often drawing ideas from the medical world.” - February 19, 2017 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Franklin Lakes Preschoolers Raise Money with Their Art Auction
This month, on February 10th, The Learning Experience Preschool in Franklin Lakes hosted their annual BeCause our Hearts Beat Art Auction, one of their favorite philanthropic events of the year. Tying in Valentine's Day and American Heart Month, their preschoolers created heart art and sold it to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. - February 18, 2017 - The Learning Experience, Franklin Lakes
Hobe Sound Fine Arts League Member Show
The Hobe Sound Fine Arts League members are hosting a show at their Gallery, focusing on paintings that only use three primary colors. - February 18, 2017 - Hobe Sound Fine Arts League
Shallow Water Workshop Wows Local Artists
During a recent workshop, artist Mark Johnson demonstrated his unique techniques of capturing the shallow waters of the Florida Keys. - February 18, 2017 - Hobe Sound Fine Arts League
MavCore Media is Seeking 3D Product Placement and Sponsorship
A young media company, MavCore Media, is seeking sponsors, long term advertisers, for multiple publications. The publications include MavCore 3D Animation Magazine and the upcoming News Pros comic (along with a card game), which is a forerunner for a future animated sitcom series (starting production late 2017). - February 17, 2017 - MavCore Media
Neofauve Gallery Presents the Female Form Art Show on Saturday, March 11th
Group exhibition featuring five Austin-based artists explores the female form in painting and drawing. Free entry, one night only. - February 15, 2017 - Neofauve Gallery
FLOD Spotlight Magazine: Artwork of Ajamu Walker, Social Canvas - Black Wall Street
FLOD Spotlight: Arts & Entertainment, Community & Philanthropy, Food, Style & Fashion, Sex & Relationships, Health, Finance, Politics, Travel & Spirit - February 14, 2017 - FLOD Spotlight Magazine
Flickeria Artist, Espi Frazier, Lands Solo Show "Married to Art" at Gallery CA
Artist, Espi Frazier's solo show "Married to Art" opens at Gallery CA in Baltimore, Maryland on March 17th and run through April 21st. Produced by Flickeria and curated by Kirk Shannon-Buttts, "M2A" unfolds one woman's narrative, expression, creativity, and commitment during her 60 years in art. - February 14, 2017 - Flickeria
Yellow Peril Gallery Presents Toby Barnes at VOLTA NY 2017 During Armory Arts Week
“The Pull of Things” by Toby Barnes is an exploration of the senses and memory in the carving out of the sacred in the everyday. - February 13, 2017 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Unusual Conference to Explore Soundtrack of the Ancient World
A new multi-disciplinary field of study provides a compelling understanding of what sound and music were doing for people in antiquity. - February 07, 2017 - The OTS Foundation
National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park Hosting First Virtual Reality Artist in Residence
Gettysburg National Military Park, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) and the Gettysburg Foundation, announced today that Lathan Mastellar will be the first artist whose “paintbrush” is Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Gettysburg NMP. He... - February 05, 2017 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Roi James "Evocations," Opening Reception with the Artist 6 to 8 PM Thursday March 9, 2017
In his latest solo offering "Evocations" on view at Laura Rathe Fine Art, March 9, through April 3, 2017, Austin Texas based artist Roi James continues an intuitive journey from his earlier figurative works into the conceptual constructions and meditative abstracts he is exploring today. - February 03, 2017 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Animalia: York's Upcoming Exhibition for World Wildlife Day
The announcement of "Animalia," an exhibition of paintings and sculpture dedicated to the magnificent animals of the animal kingdom. - January 31, 2017 - York Fine Arts
Artist Proposes Lantern
Imagine standing on a lakefront, in rushing northerly winds, in the middle of the night, in the middle of winter. Artist Cath Gates comments, “If you don’t know what to do, a nightlight might be the answer.” Cath Gates proposed a diptych, a two-part composition: a bright red lantern and an enclosed space. Cath Gates is an artist living in Los Angeles. She applies design theory to marketing the e-commerce business at cathgates.com. - January 24, 2017 - Catherine Gates, Artist
Win a Custom Box of Cailler Chocolate - Featuring Original Artwork of You and a Loved One - Just in Time for Valentine's Day
Celebrate the true meaning of Valentine’s Day with Cailler - home of Swiss chocolate since 1819. Win a Valentine’s gift unlike any other – artwork featuring you and your loved one on a limited edition box of Cailler. For a chance to win, share your favorite photo with #LoveCailler and follow @CaillerChocolate on Instagram. For more info visit Cailler.com. Shop Cailler for Valentine's Day on Amazon! - January 23, 2017 - Cailler
Loretta M. Menendian Honored as a VIP Member for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Loretta M. Menendian of Fort Walton Beach, Florida has been honored as a VIP Member for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of art. About Loretta M. Menendian Ms. Menendian has... - January 20, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents Cosmic Scale by Tony Magar
Houston gallery, Laura Rathe Fine Art, announces the exhibition "Cosmic Scale," a solo exhibition by second generation abstract expressionist Tony Magar, with an opening reception on Thursday, February 9th, from 5 – 8pm at 1700 Post Oak Blvd. Still painting at the age of eighty,... - January 18, 2017 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Mary Louise Pierson's Photographs of Nelson’s Legacy Opening Reception at Galerie Mourlot
Galerie Mourlot is pleased to invite you to the opening reception on Thursday, January 26th from 6 to 8 p.m. for Mary Louise Pierson's Photographs of Nelson’s Legacy, an exhibition of a series of photographs taken at Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate, by Mary Louise Pierson. When Nelson... - January 17, 2017 - Galerie Mourlot
Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents Vanguard
LRFA Marks Its Fourth Year in the Design District with a Special Group Anniversary Exhibition in Dallas, Texas - January 14, 2017 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
A T.rex Named Sue is Coming to the Discovery Center of Idaho
The Discovery Center of Idaho is pleased to announce that the world’s largest T.rex will arrive in Boise this month. A T.rex Named Sue is a traveling exhibition reproduced from the original fossils found in 1990 in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This impressive replica is composed of over... - January 08, 2017 - Discovery Center of Idaho
Jeff Owen Exhibiting at Oakland City Center
Jeff Owen’s sculptures and Henry Riekena’s meditative paintings are featured for the SLATE Art Rotating Exhibition at Oakland City Center - January 07, 2017 - Jeff Owen
Inauguration: Acts of Resistance, Acts of Kindness and the Launch of The Civility Project
Susan Hensel Gallery, 3441 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, is re-opening for the evening of the presidential inauguration, January 20, for Inauguration: Acts of Resistance, Acts of Kindness, from 6-10pm. This evening is the first community action and the launch of The Civility Project. (www.civility-project.com) The Civility Project, a nascent, national initiative, is artfully designed to help build communities and restore civil discourse. - January 05, 2017 - Susan Hensel Gallery
Miklos Legrady Exhibit Comes to Maxx Quinten Art Gallery in Toronto
Canadian painting artist and photographer Miklos Legrady opens an exhibit of his work at Maxx Quinten Art Gallery in Toronto, January 1 - July 29, 2017. Paintings on virtual display and for sale include five highly original, provocative and influential exhibits of work on canvas. The "Art... - January 04, 2017 - Maxx Quinten Art Gallery
International Call for Artists for Online Art Competition, "All PAINTINGS”
CAGO Announces the 4th Annual International Art Call for the “ALL PAINTINGS” Art Competition & Exhibition. - January 04, 2017 - Contemporary Art Gallery Online
City of San Mateo Welcomes Downtown San Mateo’s Largest Mural, Good Life
The San Mateo community and greater Bay Area are invited to a commemorative celebration welcoming the Good Life Mural by renowned Bay Area artist, Brian Barneclo, at the Downtown San Mateo Train Station. The festivities begin at 4:00 on January 5, at the Downtown San Mateo Train Station. A no-host happy hour celebration at Vault 164 on B Street will immediately follow the ceremony. - December 30, 2016 - Inspire Art Exhibits
Art Fort Lauderdale Announces New Partners and First Round of Exhibitors Including Laurence Gartel and Barry Gross
Art Fort Lauderdale has announced its new partners and artMASTERS show for the 1st annual Art Fair on the Water at waterfront properties on the intracoastal waterways in Fort Lauderdale. (January 11 – 15, 2017) - December 29, 2016 - UniteUs Group
Camilo Him’s Big Show Becomes Part of LACMA Art Collection
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) recent acquisition of the Sheats-Goldstein House this year includes art from Camilo Him’s Big Show. - December 29, 2016 - Camilo Him
Art Exhibition Based on Herbert Wells’ Novels Was Opened in Bulgaria
On December 21 in Sofia, on the occasion of 150th anniversary of the birth of Herbert Wells, an exhibition was opened of sci-fi and fantasy themed artworks by artist Roman Gumanyuk. - December 27, 2016 - Roman Gumanyuk
Cassandria Blackmore & Zhuang Hong Yi: East Meets West
Houston gallery, Laura Rathe Fine Art, announces the exhibition "East Meets West," featuring new works by internationally acclaimed artists, Cassandria Blackmore and Zhuang Hong Yi, with an opening reception on Saturday, January 14 from 6-9pm at 2707 Colquitt Street. These talented... - December 23, 2016 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents Roi James / Katherine Houston: Genesis
LRFA Presents New Artworks in Two-Person Exhibition in Dallas, Texas. - December 11, 2016 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
EcoArt Support for Refugees, Human Rights
EcoArt from Civiliti Champions helps the Refugee Crisis, supporting Human Rights Non-Profits. Utilizing original EcoArt - from Naked Nature Photography to actual African Masks ... from Brazilian Jazz to Indigenous Sculptures - Civiliti provides a global vehicle to economically support both the... - December 11, 2016 - Civiliti Corporation
Sublime Galleria Along with the Taj West End Presents Elite Strokes, a Collection of Contemporary Art by Renowned Artist, M.R. Deshmukh
The paintings will be on display at The Taj West End from 09-15 December and at Sublime Galleria, UB City from 16-31 December 2016. - December 10, 2016 - Sublime Art Galleria
Little Brown Girl Helps Father Figures Send an Empowering Message to the Young Girls in Their Lives
Beginning as a poem penned on a napkin, Little Brown Girl has grown into a full-blown children's book project. The inspiration for this project came directly from the birth of Brian Lawrence's daughter Nile. He knew he would read to his daughter, and wanted the first words he read to her to set the... - December 06, 2016 - Little Brown Girl Book
"Artist Talk" on “Mythic/Poetic" by Artist Ricardo Osmondo Francis in Collaboration with Leonidesarts Gallery New York, East End Studio Houston, Texas and Derek Jackson
"Artist Talk” on “Mythic/Poetic" by the Artist Ricardo Osmondo Francis in collaboration with Leonidesarts Gallery New York, East End Studio Houston, Texas and Derek Jackson with Zero Station Portland, Maine present this closing event on 12/16/2016. It is a conversation with the artist and public regarding his journey creating paintings and drawings for this exhibition. - November 29, 2016 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
Walnut Creek Award Winning Artist Celebrates the Season with Open Studio Exhibition & Sale
See Beauty in both the Light and the Dark! Invitation to a 1 day annual exhibition of high quality drawings and paintings at artists' home studio. - November 28, 2016 - Mira M. White Fine Art
New Amazing Chinese Comics "Modern Life of Immortal Demons"
The art world is filled with artists who have turned their limitations into unique methods of creativity. We are always fascinated by someone working against such magnificently different odds can thrive. - November 24, 2016 - NOWDO
"Strategic Ambiguity" by Hao Ni at Peligro Amarillo / Santurce
Peligro Amarillo / Santurce is pleased to present Strategic Ambiguity by New York-based Taiwanese artist Hao Ni, featuring an eclectic series of mixed media installations, sculptures and video, from December 2016 – January 2017. The opening reception is Saturday, December 17, at Calle Cerra... - November 24, 2016 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Aqua Art Fair Partners Up to Showcase Cutting-Edge Emerging Art
Starry Night Programs is partnering with Aqua Art Fair Miami, to showcase cutting edge, emerging artists at the international art fair. The Starry Night Exposure program will be exhibiting a collection of work from emerging artists from the U.S. and abroad. The Exposure Gallery will be located on... - November 23, 2016 - Starry Night Programs
Anonymous Artist Gets His Own Art Museum in Barcelona
The Museum of Liberalism Art (MOLA) in Barcelona is now dedicated to the diverse style Liberalism art created by the Anonymous artist "An Idiot." - November 20, 2016 - Museum of Liberalism Art
Reflections, Paintings and Poems from a Poet's Gallery Launched by Poets Choice Publishing and the William Meredith Foundation
This will be the third collection of Elisavietta Ritchie’s work Poets Choice has been privileged to publish as a unique offering by the William Meredith Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to continuing the legacy of the former US Poet Laureate through publications and educational programs in the arts. - November 19, 2016 - The William Meredith Foundation
CD Hullinger Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
CD Hullinger of San Jose, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 30 years in the field of art education. About CD Hullinger Ms. Hullinger is the Owner of... - November 19, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Chase. 7 Pieces. November 19th.
Kristin Grant of Dust to Dust and Sarah Jones of High Density present their furniture collaboration, The Chase. Combining their practices in woodworking and hand weaving, The Chase is comprised of seven pieces that emphasize simplicity and elegant material pairing. They will be debuting their... - November 17, 2016 - Dust to Dust
Kondakova's Art Show Portray Her Rank as a Female Artist
Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast acknowledges Liudmila Kondakova as an upper ranking female artist within the company due to her art as a popular trend in their overall product lines. Kondakova will make a yearly personal appearance to meet with guests. Kondakova grew up in Russia and refined... - November 16, 2016 - Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast