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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
GTA Photography Classes Celebrates 5 Years of Camera Confidence
GTA Photography Classes will be hosting a special edition photography exhibit for their annual Photo 101 Grads Contest. This year’s exhibit marks the school’s 5th anniversary and in addition to showcasing finalists from the 8-week contest, it will also highlight some of the... - November 18, 2014 - GTA Photography Classes
Artlightenment Hosts Artists Tea
Today the Artlightenment film festival and art show opens. This year’s theme: “the light side of art and film.” On Sunday, the artists of the festival gathered for a tea and meet and greet. - November 15, 2014 - Artlightenment
Painting with a Twist Franchise Brings a Whole Lot of Fun to the South Hills
Painting with a Twist is opening its second Pittsburgh location in the South Hills. A grand opening celebration set for November 20th will feature refreshments, music, and interactive painting class with step by step instructions on how to paint a piece of artwork. Local owners Jamie and Nicole... - November 15, 2014 - Painting with a Twist
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Opens Art Exhibit by Stephen Hackley
Artwork by Stephen Hackley is now on display at the Nashville Church of Scientology. - November 14, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Innovation Direct™ Set to Represent Starr Multipurpose Spray Paint Container Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative and highly functional new twist on a widely used art and design product, the Starr Multi-Purpose Spray Paint Container, has been developed by Samantha Starr Hunter of Quarryville, Pennsylvania. The invention's unique design and features greatly enhance the use and precision of a... - November 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Artlightenment Art and Film Festival Nov 13-15
In less than two weeks, Nashvillians will be treated to “the light side of art and film” at the 6th annual Artlightenment festival. - November 06, 2014 - Artlightenment
A New Mascot Prepares to Hit the Streets of New York City
Eight-Foot Karate Sensei is Sure to Attract Attention; Superhero vs. Warm and Fuzzy - November 04, 2014 - D-Dojo Karate
Yellow Peril Gallery Presents Paul Myoda at Contemporary Istanbul 2014
Yellow Peril Gallery to present an installation of interactive illuminating sculptures that respond to the presence of viewers by Paul Myoda at Contemporary Istanbul 2014 in PLUGIN, the New Media Section. - November 01, 2014 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Petroleum Club of Houston, No Reserve Auction
The auction will aim to sell much of the contents of the downtown club, which has been in its current location for more than 50 years to the highest bidder. Some of the items include a 21-foot tall tapestry created by Houston artist David Adickes, most of the club's furnishings and the club’s wood paneling. - October 27, 2014 - Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Manifestationz' November Featured Artists
For the month of November Manifestationz Art Gallery is pleased to welcome two amazingly talented artists as its' featured artists of the month. - October 27, 2014 - Manifestationz Art Gallery
Artlightenment Prepares 6th Annual Festival
November draws ever nearer and with the Artlightenment festival ready to roll in the second week, much excitement lies ahead for Nashville’s art community. - October 25, 2014 - Artlightenment
Interact Art Museum of Atlanta is Coming Up with Its First Ever Unique Pop Up Exhibition of the Newly Defined Genre of Interact-Art with Built-in Photo Opportunity
Locally owned Interact Art Museum (IAM) – Atlanta announced today that it will be holding its first ever pop-up exhibit titled “Beyond the Obvious” on October 25th – November 2nd at 482 Edgewood Ave. Halloween-themed art that lends itself to human interaction will allow... - October 23, 2014 - Interact Art Museum LLC
CSIRI.org Director/CEO Andi Bowe Celebrates Her Top Ranking Among American Executives with a Multicultural Day at the Local Anacortes Library
On Sunday, November 2nd, 2014, CSIRI.org Director/CEO Andi Bowe celebrates her top ranking among American Executives with a Multicultural Day in the Circle Room at the local Anacortes Library. In celebration of her award, she will be sharing her music and highlighting the work of some of her featured artists. - October 19, 2014 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.
"Naughty or Nice," Curated by Brooke Erin Goldstein at Yellow Peril
Group exhibition and emporium featuring local artists and artisans curated by Brooke Erin Goldstein. - October 18, 2014 - Yellow Peril Gallery
VAM Art Inc. Announces Confluence 2014 – An Exhibition of Contemporary American Art
VAM Art Inc. is organizing an Exhibition of contemporary American Artists at Metuchen, USA. The show, titled Confluence-2014, will include the works of established and emerging artists displaying different modes and styles of expressions. VAM Art Inc. is an Art promotion group, active in the field of global Fine Art promotion for the past seven years. - October 17, 2014 - VAM Art Inc.
British Library Appoints Digirati to Deliver "Universal Player"
Digirati have been appointed to develop a "universal player" for content provided through the British Library’s website for a range of exciting content including printed books, manuscripts, maps and digitised images stored in the British Library’s Digital Library system. - October 15, 2014 - Digirati
Artist Seeks Art Collectors to Interview for Upcoming Documentary/Exhibition: “The Art of Collecting Art”
Omaha visual artist Courtney Kenny Porto is currently seeking art collectors who would be willing to be interviewed for her upcoming documentary and visual series, “The Art of Collecting Art.” - October 15, 2014 - Courtney Kenny Art
OTL “The Comp Ticket Underground” Expands to Indianapolis & St. Louis
Audience Resources LLC announced today the opening of two new OTL “The Comp Ticket Underground” markets. OTL St. Louis and OTL Indianapolis are now accepting members into the coveted invitation-only seat filler membership that puts its members on the ‘Comp List’ for local... - October 14, 2014 - OTL the Comp Ticket Underground
Hollywood History Sleuth Asks: What Would Da Vinci do?
Scott Lund set to establish new concept in filmmaking after his recent Mona Lisa Code discoveries. - October 14, 2014 - Scott Lund
Give Explosion Luck Products as Gifts This Holiday Season
Explosion Luck positive energy wall art gifts bring harmony, financial prosperity and success to one’s office and home. - October 12, 2014 - Explosion Luck
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Displays Fine Art by Stephen Hackley
Artwork by Stephen Hackley will be on display at the Nashville Church of Scientology during November and early December. - October 11, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Holocaust Memorial Center to Host Genocide Exhibit Dedication and Presentation, Oct. 12
World Without Genocide Executive Director Dr. Ellen Kennedy is featured speaker for the event. - October 11, 2014 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Andrew and Elizabeth Ford of Ford Art and Antiques Acquire Jack Vinales Antiques in Sarasota, Florida
Jack Vinales Antiques Offers an Eclectic Selection of Modern and Classic Fine Art and Objects - October 10, 2014 - Ford Art and Antiques
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Presents Ramesside Period Egyptian Ushabtis
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art announces the recent acquisition of over thirty ancient objects. Included in new acquisitions are 23 New Kingdom servant figures (called Shabtis or Ushabtis) and 12 ancient cylinder seals. Ushabtis, ancient Egyptian mummiform statuettes, have long fascinated Egyptologists... - October 08, 2014 - Hixenbaugh Ancient Art
Manifestationz Art Gallery Features Artist Dan Campbell
Manifestationz Art Gallery welcomes fall with featured artist Dan Campbell. - October 08, 2014 - Manifestationz Art Gallery
Erie Art Museum Celebrates the Unique Talents of Industrial Designer and Architect Wilbur Henry Adams
Erie born, M.I.T. educated industrial designer and architect Wilbur Henry Adams’ (1906-1958) brief but flourishing career is the focus of an exhaustively researched overview of a collection of drawings, sketchbooks, fine art, and ephemera from Adams that will be on view in the Main Gallery at... - October 08, 2014 - Erie Art Museum
Ernestine Faux – Artist Extraordinaire Talks to Us Through Her Colours: A Life Seen Through Colours, Expressed in Colour - 20 Years in the Making
There were times when Ernestine Faux created art that was inspired by her many travels, in particular to Asia, by the people she met and most of all the light and colour she experienced in the different places or through people. 20 years later she touches people’s soul with what many see as... - October 07, 2014 - Ernestine Faux
Artlightenment 2014 to Showcase Monarch Design
The annual Artlightenment festival which occurs every November at the Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre Nashville is set to close with a fashion show by Monarch Clothing. - October 04, 2014 - Artlightenment
Hartman Uses Crowdsourcing as Tool in Creating New Artworks
Steve Hartman uses social media and crowdsourcing to create new works of art. By engaging his current social media connections with intriguing imagery, Hartman infuses each work of art with hand-written scrawl and letterpress typography taken from his network's response. - October 04, 2014 - Steve Hartman Fine Art
Fire Up Your Creativity with SPY (NYC Spark Your Creativity)
NYC Spark Your Creativity (SPY) is photographer Roberta Fineberg's experiential adventure hosting 99 photo workshops in NYC to boost creativity in over 500 participants of all ages, backgrounds, career paths, and from all over the world. SPY has reached its goal of 99 workshops - now at #103 and counting. SPY is launching customized group and private sessions. - October 03, 2014 - NYC Spark Your Creativity (SPY)
Fabulous Masterpieces Unviels New Alan Turing Portrait in the Style of Van Gogh
New Painting of Alan Turing commissioned to commereate the 60 years of his passing. - October 03, 2014 - Fabulous Masterpieces
Announcing transFORM Gallery's Fall Exhibit Sponsored by Westchester Magazine
transFORM Gallery is happy to announce their art exhibit for the Fall & Winter season, The Line, The Winter and The Wanderers sponsored by Westchester Magazine at the transFORM showroom and gallery in New Rochelle, NY. The opening reception for the art exhibit will be held on Saturday, October 18th from 5 to 8pm. Join transFORM Gallery and artists Stephanie Franks, Caren Sommer-Lazar, Evelyn Sadler and Cecile Brunswick to celebrate the occasion and their wonderful work. - September 27, 2014 - transFORM
Sublime Galleria to Hold an Exclusive Exhibition of Paintings by Children from Christel House
The Collection will feature works by Children from Kindergarten to Grade 12, between 25th September and 25th October 2014. - September 27, 2014 - Sublime Art Galleria
Wildlife Artists’ Legacy Celebrates and Supports Nature through Art
The World Acclaimed Latham Family Exhibits their Art at Seaside Art Gallery. - September 25, 2014 - Seaside Art Gallery
Town and Country: a Celebration of British Landscapes by Gordon Lees and Edward Hersey
York Fine Arts is delighted to present the newest art exhibition ‘Town and Country: A Celebration of British Landscapes by Gordon Lees and Edward Hersey’. The exhibition brings together an exceptional collection of original paintings from two leading British Artists, Edward Hersey and... - September 23, 2014 - York Fine Arts
Retro Arcade Museum to Open in Downtown Tarpon Springs
Replay Amusement Museum is proud to announce the Grand Opening of their interactive entertainment facility featuring over one hundred vintage pinball and video arcades. Guests won’t have to worry about saving up their change-- all games are set to “free play” with no quarters... - September 23, 2014 - Replay Museum
"COLLECTORS III: Discerning Eyes" at New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks
Curated by Robert P. Stack and Vanphouthon Souvannasane of Yellow Peril Gallery, “COLLECTORS III: Discerning Eyes” at New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks! presents early works from contemporary art collectors based in Providence (RI), New York (NY), Miami (FL), and Caguas (PR) who are ahead... - September 20, 2014 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Hoboken Artist Michelle Doll – The Early Works Opens Sept. 19 at R. William Maggs Designs
Hoboken's newest home décor & floral design store, R. William Maggs Designs, is showcasing local artist Michelle Doll at their Sixth & Bloomfield location this fall. Opening reception for "Michelle Doll - The Early Works" is Friday, Sept. 19 from 7pm to 10pm. - September 19, 2014 - Poets Wear Prada
Local Developer Turns Burned Building Into 120-Foot Art Mural for the City of Nacogdoches
Local property owners of Three Skies No Limits gift the city with a hand painted mural by SFA students depicting the rich history of Nacogdoches. - September 17, 2014 - Three Skies No Limits
Massive Prehistoric Skull on Display at Rare Fossils and Minerals Show in Toronto Area
A monstrous 4.5-foot Mosasaur skull highlights the many prehistoric treasures at Fossil Realm’s September show on Sept. 27-28 just north of Toronto. The show boasts a staggering array of one-of-a-kind pieces from around the world. The highly anticipated Mosasaur skull just arrived from a laboratory in Utah where it was assembled into a 3D skull. It dates back 70 million years and is valued at $120,000. - September 17, 2014 - Fossil Realm
Finally a Portal to Connect to the Many Faces of Faerie
World of Froud and Big Ben Parliament Creations (BBP Creations) have announced the release and launch of their new app for iOS devices, “Faces of Faerie.” - September 17, 2014 - Big Ben Parliament Creations