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Hawai’i Volcanoes Adds Artist-in-Residence Program
The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park (HAVO) of the National Park Service, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) announced today the expansion of its residency program to host a second artist for a 1-month December residency at the Park. The artist, to be... - March 08, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Artist Ricardo Osmondo Francis Will be Exhibiting His Work in "The Art of Revolution", a Group Art Exhibition at the East End Studio, Houston, TX. Opens March 26, 2015.
LeonidesArts Gallery New York is pleased to announce that multi-media visual artist Ricardo Osmondo Francis will be exhibiting his work in “The Art of Revolution,” a group art exhibition that opens Friday March 6, 2015 at the East End Studio Gallery in Houston, TX. Curated by Lizbeth Ortiz (Director of EESG) and guest curator Michael Wooten this exhibit explores the idea of revolution through the voice of artists. This exhibit is a reflection of the thoughts, emotions and life events Our Art. - March 07, 2015 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
Contemporary Native American Neo-Folk Artist to Showcase Latest Paintings at Two Capital District Art Shows
Jason Blue Lake Hawk Martinez to Exhibit in Both Albany and Troy This Month. - March 05, 2015 - Jason Blue Lake Hawk Martinez
Hundreds of Original Quilts at Dallas Quilt Show at Market Hall March 13-15
Quilter's Guild of Dallas presents its annual Quilt Show at Dallas Market Hall, March 13-15, featuring 400 judged quilt entries, 3 special exhibits, guest lectures, and 130 vendors. The theme for the show is "Funny Quilts." - March 04, 2015 - Quilters Guild of Dallas
Adam Allen Berry Local Artist Shows Exhibit in Rochester, NY
Adam Allen Berry will be showing his "Landscape" artwork at the Create Art 4 Good Studio in the Hungerford building, 1115 East Main Street, Rochester, NY, building entrance #5-suite #201. The neighborhood of the art district in Rochester will be open March 6, 2015 from 6-9PM. This event will be in the Hungerford building located in the neighborhood of the arts district. Other artist work displayed will be from Susan Duffy. - March 04, 2015 - Whim Publishing
Zuckerman Museum of Art by Stanley Beaman & Sears a Cultural Beacon
In just the last year, an unlikely arts scene has emerged more than twenty-file miles north-west of downtown Atlanta. On the campus of Kennesaw State University (KSU), the state's third-largest public institution of higher-education, the Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art (ZMA) has been the impetus... - March 03, 2015 - Stanley Beaman & Sears
Antiques & Art Estate Auction - Offers Live Internet Bidding of 450+ Unique Lots
18th & 19th Century European furniture, Estate jewelry and Rolex watches, ancient Roman gold, chandeliers, over 50 antique Oriental hand woven rugs, artwork and a large assortment of garden elements. - February 28, 2015 - Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Weidlinger-Engineered Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Art of the Americas Wing Awarded Boston Society of Architects’ Most Prestigious Honor
The wing, designed by Foster + Partners with CBT/Childs Berman Tseckares, Inc., received the 2014 Harleston Parker Medal, which acknowledges Boston’s “most beautiful piece of architecture, building, monument, or structure.” - February 26, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Announcing transFORM Gallery's Spring Art Exhibit: International Prints, Posters and Etchings
transFORM Gallery brings you high quality, hand-signed digital prints, original etchings and vintage posters at a price you will love. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to see this wide range of limited edition art work at exceptional prices. This collection of artists hails from Ireland, the U.S.A., and the former Soviet Union. They are also displaying a collection of rare, vintage Soviet Movie, Culture and Propaganda posters. - February 26, 2015 - transFORM
900 Naked People. 900 Works of Art Painted in NYC
This weekend New York’s first retail body painting studio, DenArt, painted its 900th living canvas. Since 2011, 900 people have walked in their studio, took off their shirts off to transform their own skin into a masterpiece and tell their story through art. - February 26, 2015 - DenArt NY
Seminar About the Mind Interests Artists at Nashville Church of Scientology
Owen York is an artist with a special mission: “My dream is to bring art back from the dead, by bringing the artist back to life.” This past weekend, he delivered a seminar on the mind to fellow artists. - February 20, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Yellow Peril Presents Matt Wilt and Jian (Jack) Yu in Solo Exhibitions in Parallel with Lively Experiments, NCECA’s 49th Annual Conference in Providence, RI
Head of the Ceramics Department at Skidmore College Matt Wilt to present "Theory + Practice," a new interactive and kinetic installation designed to engage the audience and involve them in a slower, more thoughtful analysis of the artwork and its ideas; ceramic artist, educator and Rhode Island School of Design MFA candidate Jian (Jack) Yu to present "Million Dollar Man," an exploration of the American dream as powered by the cheap labor and strong work ethic of China’s manufacturing industry. - February 16, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Fine Art & Antiques Auction
Bringing the public unique fine art and antique items from around the world. - February 13, 2015 - Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Josh Agle (Aka SHAG) to Release His the Ensuing Elephant Fine Art Print at SHAG the Store Friday, February 13th at a Print Release Party
Josh Alge (aka SHAG) is set to unveil his newest hand-pulled serigraph screen print titled The Ensuing Elephant at SHAG the store in the Palm Springs, California Uptown Design District. The release party is said to feature live music by The Martini Kings. Mid-century modern fanatics, great... - February 12, 2015 - SHAG the store
Church of Scientology Presents Seminar for Artists on the Mind
Owen York is an artist with a special mission: “My dream is to bring art back from the dead, by bringing the artist back to life.” - February 12, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
TUPAC Unseen: eBook & Website Publishes Previously-Unseen Tupac Shakur Collection of Photographs, Showing Icon in Rare New Light Now Available on Amazon, iTunes, Kobo...
Joel D. Levinson photographed Tupac Shakur in 1993, creating portraits that showed the human side of an icon. Two-decades later, Levinson is making these 'hidden' portraits public along with Original Artwork, launching a new book and website in a project entitled "TUPAC Unseen." - February 11, 2015 - A Picture Book, LLC
Alumosaics Creator and Artist Jeff Ivanhoe Celebrates 34 Years of Unique Creativity
After 34 years of creating beautiful mosaic masterpieces from aluminum cans, Jeff Ivanhoe’s art continues to amaze and mesmerize people from all over the world. Ivanhoe is the only one in the world who creates mosaics from aluminum. He was also a pioneer in recycling aluminum cans to create... - February 11, 2015 - Jeff Ivanhoe - Alumosaics
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Presents the Face of Antiquity
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art is pleased to announce its inaugural show “the face of antiquity.” The exhibition explores the widely varied depictions of the human face in ancient art. The show includes images produced by artists from various ancient European, North African, Western Asian,... - February 07, 2015 - Hixenbaugh Ancient Art
Erie Art Museum Showcases Artist-Designed Bike Racks on Display in PA State Capitol
The Erie Art Museum partnered with Senator Wiley and is highlighting six bike racks that will be on view for the month of February as an exhibit that emphasizes the Museum’s commitment to Erie and the community. - February 04, 2015 - Erie Art Museum
Rockaway Beach Clubs Restoration Takes Off with Artist-In-Residence Programs
Two legendary Beach Clubs that sustained serious facility damage from 2012’s Hurricane Sandy have just announced a new Artist-in-Residence program coordinated by the non-profit National Park Arts Foundation. With this program, NYC-based artists, carefully selected by a world-renowned panel of... - January 26, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
"Husk" by David Namhon Kim at Yellow Peril
Immersive installation and series of sculptural works that arise simultaneously out of biological and digital processes. - January 25, 2015 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Relocates to Gallery in Chelsea
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art is pleased to announce the relocation of its ancient art gallery to the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. After nine years on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the gallery is moving to the center of New York’s robust art market. Hixenbaugh Ancient... - January 22, 2015 - Hixenbaugh Ancient Art
Irene G. Mayson Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Irene G. Mayson of Orange, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Irene G. Mayson Ms. Mayson is a Teacher at the Orange Preparatory Academy in Orange, New Jersey. - January 20, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Online Auction of 19th Century Original Oil Paintings
Online auction to occur on Wednesday, March 25th at 10:00 a.m. Paintings are by the prominent artists: Hermann Herzog, Arthur Clifton Goodwin, John F. Francis, Edward C. Betts, Jr. - January 19, 2015 - Bill Fair & Company Worldwide Auctions
Artlightenment 7th Annual Art Show and Film Festival Scheduled for 2015
The annual Artlightenment Festival has just announced the dates of the 2015 festival for Nov 12-14. - January 17, 2015 - Artlightenment
The Collection of the Real "Indiana Jones" to be Sold at Auction Jan. 17
Asian furniture, art and artifacts from the former collection of Roy Chapman Andrews will be auctioned off in Sarasota, Florida. - January 10, 2015 - Sarasota Estate Auction
Rabarama Becomes Guest Curator on Artistaday
The Italian sculptor was invited to be guest curator of the famous Art Portal International Artistaday. - January 07, 2015 - Rabarama di Paola Epifani
Holocaust Memorial Center Welcomes Newest Exhibit "Never Let It Rest," Jan. 11-May 3
Artists Hans Molzenberger, Michael Roque Collins to speak at opening. Both artists have independently and collaboratively created art concerned with the Holocaust in Germany and Poland. Their artworks combine to create a powerful reminder of man’s inhumanity to man during the Holocaust. - January 01, 2015 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Grand Opening Celebration of The San Diego Art Loft, Fine Art Studio and School
The San Diego Art Loft will hold an open house event on January 3, 2015. The soiree celebrates the launch of the teaching studio by introducing artists and esteemed guests to community members and friends. Artist and owner, Elissa Lieberman Krasenbaum will exhibit selected works from her 2014 series, "Beauty Myths." Appetizers and wine will be served. Come meet Elissa, bring a friend, and get a free lesson. - December 28, 2014 - The San Diego Art Loft
National Park Service Partners with Non-Profit for Art Programs
National Park Service (NPS) partners with non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) at Fort Union National Monument for First Ever Fort Union Artist in Residence Program. To Honor the NPS Centennial 2016 and Further the NPS "Call to Action," NPAF programs provide Fort Union National Monument and other parks education, arts and public programs by successful artists and curators. Fort Union Artist in Residence Program is uniquely designed as to the inspiration of park resources. - December 24, 2014 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Celebration of Twenty One Years in Business by Antiquities Giftshop
The company does not change the ancient jewelry or artifacs that come into their inventory for sale, but instead, they gently clean it – collectors see all of the scratches, the age, and the even patina that the proprietors of the Antiquities Gift Shop were unwilling to remove. - December 24, 2014 - Antiquities Giftshop
BalanceDiet™ Showcases Live Pop Art at Art Basel Miami with Fashion Models Wearing Paper Dresses
BalanceDiet™ showcases it's contemporary lifestyle brand at Art Basel by featuring beautiful models adorned in dresses made from recycled marketing packaging for fat burners and anti-aging supplements. - December 23, 2014 - The BalanceDiet Company
Church of Scientology Helps Artists Reach Dreams
The Church of Scientology and Celebrity Centre of Nashville is dedicated to its mission to help artists reach their goals and become successful. - December 20, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
CONFLUENCE 2014 – An Exhibition of Contemporary American Fine Art
Exhibition of Contemporary American Fine Art. - December 19, 2014 - VAM Art Inc.
Sublime Galleria Presents Performance/Interactive Art at The Collection, UB City
In association with Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology. - December 14, 2014 - Sublime Art Galleria
Jonathan Brooks Ends Prolific Week Winning Photo of the Year at Inaugural Miami Photo Salon During Miami Art Week 2014
South Florida-based Photographer/Visual Artist Jonathan Brooks Wins Acclaims on Heels of Releasing The True Cuba Book. - December 11, 2014 - Jonathan Brooks
Image Mill and The Bainbridge Art Museum
Produced and installed the exterior graphics on moving louvers. - December 09, 2014 - Image Mill
Fine Art and Multi-Estate Auction Set for Dec. 14
High-End Auction to be Held at Sarasota Estate Auction in Sarasota, Florida. - December 07, 2014 - Sarasota Estate Auction
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces Tara Conley & Karen Hawkins: "Suspended Fiction"
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces 2015 Debut Exhibition Featuring Conceptual Works by Texas Contemporary Sculptors, Tara Conley & Karen Hawkins. - December 04, 2014 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Herradura Tequila Barrel Art Collection Fueling Creativity During Miami Basel
Tequila Herradura commissioned South Florida artist Caron Bowman to create an art piece for the “2014 Herradura Barrel Art Collection” to debut during Miami Basel. - December 02, 2014 - Caron Bowman
41 Old Hubcaps Leads to International Landfill Art Campaign
In 2008, Ken Marquis, a Pennsylvania picture framer, had an epiphany while milling around an automobile show. “I started rushing up and down vendor aisles buying old hub caps. I bought 41 rusted old hub caps that day. My friend thought I was crazy. 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) - November 29, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC
CrypArt, the First Art in History with a "Real" Value?
CrypArt Limited is pleased to announce its global launch. CrypArt is a new form of art, centered around QR codes. The pictures can be created bespoke with a customer's own message, website link or bitcoin public key. Invented by an anonymous founder Satushi, CrypArt enables customers to create their own picture. Satushi's "A New Dawn" is based on a bitcoin public address, so "stores" and can be sent bitcoins, hence it is the first piece of art in history with a real value. - November 29, 2014 - CrypArt Limited
Atlas Galleries, Chicago’s Preeminent Fine Art Galleries to Celebrate the Holiday Season with a Bang
Atlas Galleries, Chicago’s most trusted Fine Art Galleries and Advisors, and the Magnificent Mile’s only enduring family-owned and operated company has been enjoying their 47th year of business on Chicago’s “Mag Mile” and has several not-to-miss events planned for their galleries to round out the year of 2014. - November 29, 2014 - Atlas Galleries
Yellow Peril Gallery at SCOPE Miami Beach 2014
Featuring new works from artists that best exemplify the gallery's mission and values in a "living booth" that will evolve during the run of the show. - November 28, 2014 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Tattoo Studio Runs Toys 4 Tats Drive
Local tattoo studio gives back by running toy drive for disadvantage youth. Hyperink sets the stereo type by leading the fight to empower the local youth. - November 25, 2014 - HyperInk Studios
Bestway Tours Debuts "The Persian Gardens & The Treasures of Iran" Tour; 15-Day Escorted Iran Tour Led by Noted Garden Expert Jill Cherry
Walk through ancient palaces and lush gardens built for Persian kings, and discover mysterious Iran on Bestway Tours & Safari’s “The Persian Gardens & The Treasures of Iran” Tour. Guests can gain insight into Iran’s incredible history of more than 2500 years, as they... - November 25, 2014 - Bestway Tours & Safaris
Artist Joshua Barber Reveals New Richmond Painting – Sara D. November Gallery Dec. 4-Jan. 11
Richmond-based artist Joshua Barber opens the exhibition "eleven" on December 4, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the Sara D. November Gallery in Richmond. - November 24, 2014 - Barber Fine Art
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Presents 14th Annual Wings & Snow Holiday Art Show
This year’s exhibit, Flyway, features a collection of bird-themed art. - November 23, 2014 - St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
Artist Dimitrina Stamboldjiev Kutriansky "Transcends the Ordinary" in New Exhibit
Meticulously painted landscapes and representational figurative images combine to produce a unique and engaging visual experience. - November 22, 2014 - Dimitrina Stamboldjiev Kutriansky
"Robert Trujillo Presents Jaco: The Documentary" to Participate in Grammy Museum Program
Highly anticipated music documentary to make it's Los Angeles debut. - November 19, 2014 - Jaco: The Documentary