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Ocean Galleries Welcomes Peter Max for July Fourth Weekend: Iconic Artist’s New Exhibition Includes a Collection of His Most-Revered Imagery Spanning Four Decades
Legendary artist Peter Max returns to Ocean Galleries over the fourth of July weekend, bringing with him a never-before-seen collection of his greatest and most-revered imagery spanning four decades. “Peter Max: A Tribute to America” will be on display Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5 from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM. The artist will make two special appearances at receptions from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, July 3 and from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 4. - June 02, 2015 - Ocean Galleries
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Presents: Egyptian Summer
Gallery exhibition on ancient Egyptian art. The show provides a broad view into the majestic art of ancient Egypt from the Age of the Pyramids through the reign of Cleopatra. - June 01, 2015 - Hixenbaugh Ancient Art
All-Star Modern Gospel Collective Little Faith Releases Album of Uplifting Secular Musical Joy Featuring Contributions from Longtime Whitney Houston Collaborator
Little Faith is a unique gospel collective comprised of some of Los Angeles’s finest artists and musicians rallying together behind a universal, uplifting, and unifying message. - May 30, 2015 - Skyrocket Ent
Icon Sculpting: Open Art Studio Event
Icon Sculpting's Evgeni Vodenitcharov has been working in Las Vegas for 21 years creating art and many of the iconic sculptures on Las Vegas boulevard. They are hosting an open art studio event on May 31, 2015, sharing the process and design involved in their fine art, commercial sculptures and private commissions. Guests artists featured are Mycki Manning and Daniel Miller. - May 28, 2015 - Icon Sculpting
Xplorer Maps Announces the Release of “Great Smoky Mountains National Park” Map
In collaboration with the Great Smoky Mountains Assocation (GSMA), Xplorer Maps and wildlife artist Chris Robitaille have created this incredibly unique artistic creation highlighting the fauna, flora, unique geology, iconic landscapes and historic structures of the Great Smoky Mountains. - May 28, 2015 - Xplorer Maps
Erie Art Museum to Participate in Blue Star Museum Program
The Erie Art Museum is one of more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. - May 21, 2015 - Erie Art Museum
17th C. - 20th C. Fine Art & Antiques to be Auctioned
Featuring items from the estate of the late Venezuelan Ambassador Carlos Villegas Nattheau. - May 20, 2015 - Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Morton Grove Historical Museum Expands Weekday Hours and Opens on Saturdays - Offers Chance for VIP Seating to Watch July 4th Fireworks
Morton Grove Historical Museum expands its weekday hours and opens on Saturdays - Offers chance for VIP seating to watch fireworks on July 4th - both to make the museum more accessible to local residents. - May 19, 2015 - Morton Grove Historical Society
Spring Juried Online Art Competition
Spring is the theme for this juried online art competition. - May 17, 2015 - Focus Point Shape International Online Art Gallery
Children in for a Treat This Summer with Jacadi Kids Art Connect at The Collection, UB City
Theme-based creative craft workshops to be held during weekends through May 2015. - May 17, 2015 - UB City
105 Years Old Contemporary Art Gallery Invites Rabarama
The Cafmeyer Gallery is ready to celebrate 105 years of glorious activity in Belgium, with a cocktail art-party on May 15th and May 16th. The Italian artist Rabarama will attend at the event, where will be exhibiting a selection of her recent artworks. - May 16, 2015 - Rabarama
The "Mundo We Live In" Art Exhibition Will Host an Opening Party for Its Show at the Paper Factory Hotel and Mundo New York Restaurant Featuring Artists & Performers
The “Mundo We Live In” art & performance exhibition and LIC Arts Open will host an opening party at the Paper Factory Hotel and Mundo New York restaurant in Long Island City as part of the annual LIC Arts Open event in May to showcase art and performances by emerging local and international artists. - May 14, 2015 - JP Art Acquisition
"Qualia" Opens to a Full House at Sublime Galleria
Group Art Exhibition featuring 15 established artists & 5 upcoming artists from across India. The exhibition celebrates the numerous hues of summer as seen by these artists. - May 14, 2015 - Sublime Art Galleria
Ocean Galleries Welcomes The Art of John Lennon: Unparalleled Exhibition Featuring the Artwork of John Lennon Comes to Stone Harbor, NJ
Ocean Galleries is thrilled to host an exceptional exhibition featuring the artwork of John Lennon. An unparalleled collection, “The Art of John Lennon” will be on exhibit and available for acquisition from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM Thursday, June 18 through Monday, June 22, 2015. Special receptions with the Collection Curator, Lynne Clifford, will take place from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, and from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 21. - May 12, 2015 - Ocean Galleries
Art Collection Joins JR-Auctions, LLC Monterey, California
Dreamcatcher International in collaboration with JR-Auctions is presenting an Exclusive Fine Art Auction during the Cannery Row Car & Yacht Auction. - May 12, 2015 - JR-Auctions, L.L.C
"Mundo We Live In" Art Exhibition Offers Gritty Alternative to Mainstream Frieze NY Art Fair
For the entire month of May, the “Mundo We Live In” art & performance exhibition (http://www.jp-artnewyork.com) will be showcasing direct, gritty and revolutionary points of view that will challenge even the most jaded art aficionado. Running concurrently with the Frieze Art Fair New York, the “Mundo We Live In Show” challenges more traditional ideas about artistic expression, a stone’s throw from Frieze, but a world away. - May 12, 2015 - JP Art Acquisition
Pérez Art Museum Miami Acquires Seminal Painting by Ruth Dealy
Acquisition of "Morning After" made possible by a generous gift from Dr. William and Nancy Tsiaras. - May 12, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Poet Couple Selected as First Gettysburg Battlefield Artists-in-Residence
Gettysburg National Military Park’s first Artists-in-Residence will be poets and multimedia artists, Michelle Bonczek Evory and Robert Evory: The National Parks Arts Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is pleased to be working with the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park... - May 08, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Andrew and Elizabeth Ford Acquire Sarasota Trading Company
Andrew and Elizabeth Ford of Ford Art and Antiques in Sarasota, Florida, Expand Their Business with Recent Acquisition. - May 08, 2015 - Ford Art and Antiques
Oldest Grain Elevator in Iowa Gets a Lift Guess How Much It Weighs
The owners of the last wooden grain elevator in Audubon County, and possibly the oldest one left in Iowa, are conducting a contest to guess how much the elevator weighs when it is lifted next week by Heartland Building Moving out of West Bend, IA. Bob and Janet Nelson, owners of the Ross elevator... - May 06, 2015 - Save Ross Elevator
Ocean Galleries Announces 2015 Summer Art Exhibitions: Jane Seymour, John Lennon, Peter Max, Alexandre Renoir, and Victoria Montesinos Featured
Ocean Galleries (9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ) hosts five world-class art exhibitions during the 2015 summer season, featuring artwork by Jane Seymour, John Lennon, Peter Max, Victoria Montesinos, and Alexandre Renoir. The exhibitions offer an opportunity to view and acquire artwork, as well as meet the talented artists and/or knowledgeable show curators. - May 06, 2015 - Ocean Galleries
Hammerstock 2015 at Grayhaven Winery
On Saturday, May 16th from 11 am to 6 pm, the Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild and Grayhaven Winery will be hosting a festival featuring demonstrators, live music, wine tasting, food, and a raffle of handcrafted items. Tickets are available at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammerstock-2015-tickets. (Additional fee for wine tasting). For more information, please contact Julian Cook at cvbg@gmail.com - May 01, 2015 - Grayhaven Winery
Auction - Everything One's Man Cave Might Need!
Everything for one's Man Cave to be auctioned by Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auction - 1505 Sawyer St. Houston, TX 77007 1:00 pm (CDT) Saturday, May 9, 2015 Looking to redesign a Gentleman's corridor? Maybe your den, library or "Man Cave" could use another unique work of art? Lewis... - May 01, 2015 - Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces Roi James & Lucrecia Waggoner: "Balance"
Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents New Contemporary Artworks in Two-Person Exhibition in Dallas, Texas. - April 30, 2015 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Local Artist Celebrates Sixth Year of Arizona Satire with Monthly Multimedia Minicomic Book
Local artist Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. begins his sixth year self-publishing a superhero satire of Arizona news and culture with a monthly, multimedia minicomic book series. In 2010, the focus of Kazmierczak’s Amazing Arizona Comics was Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s overspending,... - April 30, 2015 - KaraokeFanboy Press
Jane Seymour Brings Stunning Collection of Artwork to Ocean Galleries for Memorial Day Weekend Exhibition
Multi-talented, Jane Seymour, visits Ocean Galleries (9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ) for a Memorial Day exhibition, bringing an extraordinary collection of her latest oil paintings and watercolors. “Jane Seymour: Up Close and Personal” opens Fri., May 15 through Mon., May 25, 2015, with all artwork available for acquisition. Meet Ms. Seymour at receptions: 7 PM to 10 PM on Fri., May 22 and Sat., May 23, and 1 PM to 4 PM on Sun., May 24. - April 27, 2015 - Ocean Galleries
Artist-in-Residence Holds Open Studio for Visitors in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s current Artist-in-Residence, Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas, is back. This accomplished feather artist invites visitors to join him during his residency, effective immediately, from 10 AM to 3 PM Mondays through Fridays, April 20th... - April 27, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Artworks Under Water at Venice Biennale 2015
At the occasion of the Venice Biennale 2015, artworks by the contemporary artist Adam de Neige have been sunk at four different locations in the Venice Lagoon within waterproof boxes. A guided boat visit, free-of-charge (by reservation), will be available during the Biennale preview. - April 25, 2015 - Adam de Neige
The 2015 Geekie Awards Are Open for Submissions. Stan Lee Encourages Indie Filmmakers, Comic Book Creators and Artists to Enter.
The 3rd Annual Geekie Awards opens the doors for submissions, calling indie comic book creators, filmmakers, video game developers, tabletop game designers and artists from around the world to enter their work. With a new event concept and more public interaction, The Geekies has truly become a show #ByGeeksForGeeks. - April 24, 2015 - The Geekie Awards LLC
ADM Two Pairs with Florida Aquarium to Fabricate Custom 20th Anniversary Exhibit
Exciting new exhibit and interactive show fabricated by ADM Two celebrates the Florida Aquarium’s twenty year history. - April 24, 2015 - ADM Two
The First Time of Rabarama in Germany
For the first time the German collectors and contemporary-art lovers have the possibility to visit a Rabarama exhibition in their Country, thanks to the collaboration with Galerie Hegemann in Munich. The artworks presented are related to the latest creative phase of the career of the Italian sculptor, renowned around the world thanks to her successes in Italy, London, Paris, China, USA...and to her participation at the Venice Biennale. - April 24, 2015 - Rabarama
NMCAL’S 4th Annual Roman Gala
NMCAL’S 4th Annual Roman Gala - “Celebrating Families and Love is our Mission” His Excellency, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Pontifical Council of Families to be honored on Wednesday evening, May 13, 2015 at the Embassy of Italy, DC with a host of Ambassadors and... - April 23, 2015 - The National Museum of Catholic Art and Library
Indie Bookstore Little Shop of Stories 10th Anniversary Celebration
The downtown Decatur Sq. will be bubbling with activity on May 2nd. A quadruple celebration of the Little Shop of Stories 10th Anniversary, Independent Bookstore Day, Children's Book Week and Free Comic Book Day. Bounce houses, free comics, popsicles, crafts and so much more. - April 20, 2015 - Little Shop of Stories
Rabarama and the Netherlands, a Lovely Bond
After the recent and successful participation in Artsit-IQ in Amsterdam (January 2015), the internationally renowned artist Rabarama is back to Holland in a solo show that will be held at Van Loon Galleries from April 18th to May 31st . - April 20, 2015 - Rabarama
Cuba and the United States Shake Hands in Yalil Guerra’s New Album
With his Complete Works for String Orchestra, the young composer Yalil Guerra launches his fifth album into the classical music market. On this occasion, he presents the Ensamble Solistas de la Habana and its founder/director, Ivan Valiente. Cuba has always been a source of inspiration for Guerra,... - April 14, 2015 - RYCY Productions Inc.
"...and other poems" by Toby Sisson at Yellow Peril
Series of mixed media paintings, drawings and prints inspired by a compilation of author and social critic James Baldwin’s lesser known verses. - April 12, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Presents: Symposium
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art gallery exhibition exploring ancient wine and revelry. - April 11, 2015 - Hixenbaugh Ancient Art
Wiles Magazine Publishes Arts Issue for April
Acclaimed Alvin Ailey Dance Theater takes center stage in Wiles Magazine’s first ever “Arts Issue” this April. - April 11, 2015 - Wiles Magazine
International LandfillArt Collection Now Identifying Curating Parnership
In 2008, Ken Marquis, a Pennsylvania picture framer, had an epiphany while milling around an auto show. “I bought 41 rusted old hub caps that day. I said ‘I have an idea’.” Marquis’ idea has led to the largest non-profit international art initiative of its kind, The LandfillArt Project. (www.landfillart.org) LandfillArt’s new mission is to create an exclusive long-term partnership with a company to curate and manage in perpetuity. - April 10, 2015 - KenMarq, LLC
Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center Presents an International Art Show in North Lawndale
Unique International art show in North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. Opening reception April 11 from 1-4. Music, food, art. Enter to win free art by artist from the Netherlands. 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. (2 blocks west of Kedzie pink line stop.) - April 10, 2015 - Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center
Fine Art and Furnishings to be Auctioned
Lewis & Maese Antiques and Auction Company will auction Fine art & 18th/19th Century European furniture from a prominent Austin collector and two Houston families. - April 07, 2015 - Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
May 9-12-NYC: School of Visual Arts Launches 26th Dusty Film & Animation Festival
Director Daniel Minahan and Animator Alex Kupershmidt to be Honored with Dusty Outstanding Alumni Awards; Reeves Lehmann, chair of the BFA Film & Video and BFA Animation programs at the School of Visual Arts (SVA), announce the 26th Dusty Film & Animation Festival will be held Saturday, May 9 through Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in New York City. Full info: dusty.sva.edu - March 30, 2015 - Dusty Film & Animation Festival
Dan Signor Project to Headline Concert to Benefit The Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled
The Dan Signor Project will headline this spring’s “Alive in the World” Concert benefiting The Foundation for The Developmentally Disabled. The concert and auction event is presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA) and will be held at Alto Live Jazz... - March 28, 2015 - Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA)
Australia's Georgia Mansur to Present at 4th Annual Plein Air Convention and Expo
Australia's Georgia Mansur and her debut as one of 60+ world-class artists presenting at the prestigious 4th Annual Plein Air Conference and Expo from April 13-17, 2015. Georgia's love for painting and her passion to share her talent with others has led her to teach workshops all over the globe and even at sea as one of Cunard Cruiseline's Artist in Residence. Georgia would be happy to give an interview and photos if appropriate. - March 28, 2015 - Georgia Mansur Fine Arts and Design
Consciousness, Quantum Computing and Plants Are Being Entangled Together Under the Stainless Roof of American Steel Studios by Make Light Matter and the P.e.a.c.e. Museum
Make Light Matter Inc. and The P.e.a.c.e. Museum have commingled forces in a Share Equity / IP swap and have formed a collaborative research venture adventure into the nature of reality and the subatomic Universe. Together, they have placed themselves at the forefront of consciousness research and... - March 16, 2015 - The P.e.a.c.e. Museum
Gettysburg National Park Gets Residencies for Artists
The Gettysburg National Military Park of the National Park Service, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) announced today the establishment of a program to host three different artists for 1-month Residencies at the Park. The artists, which will be selected by... - March 14, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Charity Art Show by Tagore Foundation at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Tagore Foundation (www.tagorefoundation.org), a registered not-for-profit that works towards empowerment of youth, is showcasing the work of aspiring artists at the Convention Foyer in India Habitat Centre located on Lodhi Road in New Delhi, from March 11-13. The exhibition that is open for public... - March 13, 2015 - Tagore Foundation
Glass Artist Susan Gott Wins 2015 Carolyn F. Heller Grant Award, Plans Installation of Art/Glass Terrazzo Benches Along Tampa’s Green ARTery
Three Benches Planned for a Trio of Seminole Heights Area Parks Along the Hillsborough River. - March 12, 2015 - Carolyn F. Heller Art
OTL the Comp Ticket Underground Expands to Raleigh-Durham
Audience Resources LLC and OTL the Comp Ticket Underground announces its 21st Local Seat Filling Membership site, with the launch of OTL Raleigh-Durham on March 23, 2015. A huge supporter of the local Arts and Entertainment Communities, OTL provides members with “free tickets to ticketed... - March 11, 2015 - OTL the Comp Ticket Underground
Dolna Storms Mumbai's Premium Shopping Mall with Art
The Art Horizon Series curated by Mithu Basu, Founder of Dolna, especially for Phoenix Market City, Kurla is changing your shopping experience forever. - March 09, 2015 - Dolna