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Local Elm Grove Photographer Pitches Online to Raise Funds Independently
John Shih, a business graduate and artist, turns to alternative funding sources for his latest project, Studio Artivo, a project to plant a collaborative production and learning studio for emerging photographers, videographers, painters, crafters, and other types of artists. With just 60 days to fund, the process is testing both the online fundraising model and the artist's skills. - July 17, 2014 - Studio Artivo
Watch Out - Young Naturists America Team Up with Andy Golub to Promote Body Image and Acceptance with Full Nudity on the Streets of New York
Published by AndyGolub.com, this once in a lifetime event will take place July 26, 2014 in NYC. - July 14, 2014 - Young Naturists America
Holocaust Survivor Recounts Hiding as a Christian to Escape Nazi Persecution
Holocaust survivor Erna Kamerman Perry's memoirs, "Christian By Disguise," is an excellent learning tool to add to school libraries and history class rooms. The book details Mrs. Perry's experiences during World War II in Poland as a Jewish child who managed to hide as a Christian to escape Nazi persecution. Mrs. Perry will be signing her book at the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Wash., D.C. Aug. 3-4, 2014. - July 11, 2014 - Erna Kamerman Perry
NPAF Artist Presents Hula Festival in Sacramento
In conjunction with The Makanaaloha Group, Rick Makanaaloha Kia‘imeaokekanaka San Nicolas will launch the 8th year of The George Na'ope Hula Festival in Old Town Sacramento from July 19-20. Rick Makanaaloha Kia‘imeaokekanaka San Nicolas, the debut artist, is with the National Parks Arts... - July 11, 2014 - The Makanaaloha Group
How the Nazmiyal Antique Rug Gallery Advanced with Their Online Marketing
Published by ArtDaily.org - July 10, 2014 - Nazmiyal Collection
New Insight Into South Korean Art
A South Korean art magazine has released a free app profiling up-and-coming Korean artists. - July 10, 2014 - [b]racket
A Gift to the City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Receives Sculpture "My Angel" by California Sculptor Eduardo Oropeza from Glenn Green
Glenn Green of Glenn Galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico, presented a sculpture, "My Angel", by Eduardo Oropeza to Mayor Eric Garcetti for the City of Los Angeles to honor it's program, LA's BEST. This occurred at a dinner celebrating LA's BEST at the Skirball Center in L.A. on June 14,... - July 09, 2014 - Glenn Green Galleries
The "OctoMellerium" Exhibit and Meller Manor Chameleon Project Comes to Prehistoric Pets in Fountain Valley, California
Some of the world's most interesting animals are coming to a permanent exhibit at Prehistoric Pets in Fountain Valley, California. The ambitious "OctoMellerium" Project will bring together the largest captive collection in the world of free-ranging Meller's Chameleons. If you've never seen a Meller's Chameleon they are up to three feet long, live in trees and range in colors from banana yellow, to white, to orange to jungle green. - June 29, 2014 - Exhibit Adventures
Viewpoints Industry TV to Report on Hidden Paintings on an Upcoming Segment
Viewpoints Industry TV will look at the recent discoveries of artwork buried beneath other artwork. - June 28, 2014 - Viewpoints Industry TV
Agora Art Studios Presents "Silent Spaces" by Guest Photographers Boyette & Caceres-Vargas
The photography exhibition will run from June 28 to July 19. Opening reception June 28 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. - June 27, 2014 - Agora Art Studios
Long Dormant Pennsylvania Town Becoming Artist Enclave
In 2008, the idea of Ken Marquis, a PA based picture framer, became one of the largest non-profit international art efforts, The Landfillart Project. Now Marquis’ new mission is to transform the forgotten hamlet of Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania into a thriving artist community. Just two hours from... - June 24, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC
"The Art of Ringo Starr" at Caesars Atlantic City This Weekend; Collection of Artwork Available for Acquisition; Opportunity for Buyers to Meet Ringo
This weekend, Ocean Galleries brings "The Art of Ringo Starr" exhibition in its entirety to Caesars Atlantic City for a public showing in the Tiberius Room, located on the third floor. All artwork is available for acquisition. Anyone who acquires Ringo’s artwork will have the opportunity to meet and have a photo taken with Ringo Starr on Saturday, June 21, 2014. - June 20, 2014 - Ocean Galleries
"Meteorite Men" Star Geoff Notkin Unveiling Exhibit Additions at Challenger Space Center on Saturday, June 28
New items include authentic space suits, lunar meteorite from Heinlein Prize Trust. - June 17, 2014 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
888 Sells Rare 1978 Gold Medal Commemorative for $5,000
888 Auctions concluded a successful auction with a Rare People’s Republic of China gold medal commemorative coin exceeding its estimate high and selling for a crisp $5,000 at Lot 511. The rarity of the coin cannot be understated as it was one of 780 coins ordered from Peking for distribution... - June 15, 2014 - 888 Auctions
888 Auctions to Showcase Exceptional Pair of Chinese Gilt Gold Bronze Vases July 3
888 Auctions is proud to highlight fine jewellery, carvings, ceramics, and bronzes in its Asian Art and Antiques sale. For those on the lookout for great value and exceptional quality, do not hesitate in previewing their July 3 sale. With estimates ranging from as low as $100 to $20,000,... - June 15, 2014 - 888 Auctions
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces Group Show,"Check Mate" Featuring New Works by Sculptor, Gil Bruvel
Gil Bruvel’s new series of steel chess sculptures will debut in the Check Mate group show. These unique works convey the art of war and strategy through the game of chess. Other artists exhibited include Tony Magar, Mel DeWees, Meredith Pardue, Roi James, Matt Devine, Christopher Martin, Katherine Houston, and Michael Schultheis, among others. - June 14, 2014 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Manifestationz Art Gallery Announces Fundraiser Collaboration
Manifestationz Art Gallery has teamed up with the Heart 2 Heart Foundation for a one of a kind fundraiser where Artist Omar Cummings will reveal his latest piece. - June 14, 2014 - Manifestationz Art Gallery
"art place berlin" Exhibition: Sands of Time - Paintings by David Snider
"My work emerges from an imagination that draws upon the memories and themes of my youth in America and the many paths I have taken in my life." – David Snider - June 13, 2014 - art place berlin - forum for contemporary art
“The Art of Ringo Starr” in Stone Harbor This Weekend
“The Art of Ringo Starr” is on display at Ocean Galleries of Stone Harbor, NJ beginning Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15, 2014, with receptions 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14; and 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 15. “The Art of Ringo Starr” includes nearly 50 pieces of his artwork, all available for acquisition. Opportunity for buyers to meet Ringo June 21 prior to his All Starr Band concert at Caesars. RSVP for details. - June 11, 2014 - Ocean Galleries
Eric Fischl - Solo Exhibition of New Works
KM Fine Arts Los Angeles in collaboration with Hexton Modern and Contemporary is pleased to present a new show by American artist Eric Fischl. The exhibition, spanning nearly a decade of Fischl’s work, has a particular focus on the relationship between the artist’s two-dimensional works and his sculptures in both bronze and cast glass. This will be the artist’s first exhibition in Los Angeles in over two decades. - June 09, 2014 - KM Fine Arts Los Angeles
Km Fine Arts Los Angeles Presents Tête-a-Tête, a Group Exhibition, from May 20 - June 18
KM Fine Arts Los Angeles is pleased to present Tête-a-Tête, a group exhibition of paintings, drawings, and mixed media works offering the exchange of conversation translated in visual expression. The exhibition will include works from our secondary market collection including Calder, Chamberlain, Indiana, and Michael Goldberg along with gallery artists Hal Buckner, Ramsey Dau, Kim Gottlieb-Walker, Dana Louise Kirkpatrick, Victor Matthews, Brendan Murphy, Bernie Taupin, and Federico Uribe. - June 09, 2014 - KM Fine Arts Los Angeles
Viewpoints Industry TV Investigates the Art World on an Upcoming Segment
Viewpoints Industry TV reports that some of the greatest artistic gems can be found by accident. - June 07, 2014 - Viewpoints Industry TV
2014 Silicon Valley Music Festival - A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage
Silicon Valley Music Festival returns with world-renowned talent in their 3rd season, A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage, June 22-28, 2014. - June 06, 2014 - Silicon Valley Music Festival
"Altared States" by Toby Barnes at Yellow Peril
Mixed media exhibition exploring the making of the sacred in everyday urban life by Toby Barnes. - June 05, 2014 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Special Edition Golf Giclées Feature 2014 U.S. Open Site Pinehurst No. 2
Special Edition Giclée Prints of Original Oil Paintings by Guy Salvato Depicting Pinehurst No. 2, Site of the 2014 Men’s and Women’s U.S. Open Championships Now Available - June 03, 2014 - Golf Impressions Plus
Art About Time
"Time Frames Marking Time," a multi-media exhibition curated by Elisa Decker and Barbara Lubliner, features the work of 19 artists who engage time as a palpable presence. - June 03, 2014 - Barbara Lubliner Studio
International Surrealism Now Medieval Palace of Ega Santiago Ribeiro Independent Regime
International Surrealism Now exhibition, Palace of Ega, Condeixa-a-Nova June 21 to July 31 - 2014. Vernissage: June 21, 2014, at 7 pm -- International Surrealism Now will be presented at the Ega Palace of Ega, a medieval building erected on the ruins of the ancient Castle of Ega built in the twelfth century. The Castle was built by the Templars over a Moorish fortress conquered by D. Afonso Henriques. - June 02, 2014 - Santiago Ribeiro
The Romance of Space Artwork Unveiling Ceremony at the Tucson International Airport
Artist Michelle Rouch has been honored with the unveiling ceremony to present “The Romance of Space.” The ceremony will occur on Friday, 20 June, 2014 at the Tucson International Airport in the evening from 6pm to 7:30pm. The exhibition area is in the TIA’s Lower Link Gallery, located at 7250 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ, US, 85756. www.flytucson.com. - May 31, 2014 - Artwork by Rouch
Auction Sale of Andy Warhol’s Prized 1974 Silver Shadow Rolls Royce Continues on eBay Motors
With over 3000 visits, the Andy Warhol Rolls Royce auction sale on eBay Motors continues to create robust interest in this iconic artist’s prized Silver Shadow luxury automobile. - May 29, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC
Ocean Galleries Hosts “The Art of Ringo Starr”
“The Art of Ringo Starr” on display at Ocean Galleries (9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ) Fri, June 13 thru Sun, June 15, 2014 - receptions 7PM-10PM on Fri, June 13 & Sat, June 14; & 1PM-4PM on Sun, June 15. Ocean Galleries brings the collection to Caesars Atlantic City on display in the Tiberius Room (3rd floor) 6PM-12AM on Fri, June 20 & 1PM- 5PM Sat, June 21. Opportunity for buyers to meet Ringo June 21 prior to his All Starr Band concert at Caesars. - May 29, 2014 - Ocean Galleries
Innovation Direct™ Set to Represent True to Life Mannequin Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative new product designed to serve as an improved version of a conventional mannequin typically used for artistic studies, print and visual animation creation, and video game development, the True To Life Professional Mannequin, has been developed by Simora Parker of Detroit, Michigan. The... - May 29, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Private Invitation Only Membership for Complimentary Events & Entertainment Launches in 16 US Cities & the U.K.
On the List, a private invitation only membership for complimentary events and entertainment will launch in 16 US cities & the UK on June 8, 2014. - May 23, 2014 - OTL the Comp Ticket Underground
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces George Krause: "Night in Summer White"
Dallas Gallery, Laura Rathe Fine Art, Presents Signature Summer Event Featuring Famed Contemporary Photographer, George Krause - May 23, 2014 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
L.A. Cline, President of L.A.C. Fine Art & International Pastel Artist, Will Add the People’s Choice Award to the Resume
Master Pastel Artist, L.A. Cline has been honored with the People's Choice Award at the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club's 7th Annual Fine Art Show. In response to the appreciation, the Sports Collection paintings will be made available for sale online. - May 23, 2014 - LAC Fine Art
Second Nature: Beauty in the Ordinary
transFORM Gallery is happy to announce their Summer Exhibit, Second Nature: Beauty in the Ordinary. The collection of artwork will be on display from June 12th through August 30th, 2014. An opening reception will be held at transFORM Gallery on June 12th from 6 - 9pm. Exhibited artists include Glenn Fischer, Anita Lobel, Dena Schutzer, Diane Drescher, Karen Fitzgerald, and Ralph Gabriner. - May 22, 2014 - transFORM
International School of Arizona Students and Parents Travel Around the World at International Fair
Students and parents at the International School of Arizona will travel around the world May, 22nd at the second annual International Fair. Attendees should expect to travel to six different environments from the beach to the arctic while learning about different cultures and parts of the world. The event will also signal the close of an on-line global student art auction being held at www.helpisa.com. - May 21, 2014 - International School of Arizona
Andy Warhol’s Prized 1974 Silver Shadow Rolls Royce Up for Auction on eBay Motors
Andy Warhol is considered the leading artist of the 20th Century and the figurehead of the Pop Art movement. Warhol was extraordinarily successful mixing his artistic talent with commercial success. During his most commercial period, Warhol decided to buy himself the most luxurious car money can buy - a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. Warhol’s Rolls Royce is being offered for auction sale on eBay Motors by the Pennsylvania-based owner. - May 20, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC
DiMora Neoclassics Sells Two Vicci 6.2 Emperor Convertibles for $1 Million Each
Sir Alfred J. DiMora original idea has inspired not only the automotive world, but the art world as well, making it the first ever true rolling art. - May 19, 2014 - DiMora Motorcar
Announcing First Open Studio by Internationally Collected Stamford Artist Liron Sissman. Sunday and Monday, May 25th and 26th, 10am – 4pm.
Liron Sissman’s art transports viewers to where they want to be by nourishing the senses, enhancing well-being, and bringing the transformational power of nature indoors. - May 14, 2014 - Liron.com
Ocean Galleries Hosts Memorial Day Weekend Exhibition Featuring Alexandre Renoir
Ocean Galleries (Stone Harbor, NJ) hosts a rare collection of artwork by the famous Renoir Master Impressionists, including Pierre-Auguste Renoir and his two great grandsons, Alexandre Renoir and Emmanuel Renoir. “Renoir: A Legacy” opens Thurs., May 23 running through Sun., June 2. Alexandre and Emmanuel Renoir will attend receptions 6 PM to 10 PM on Fri., May 24, Sat., May 25, and Sun., May 26, offering curatorial lectures and insight into the fine collection of paintings and the Renoir family. - May 14, 2014 - Ocean Galleries
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces Erased: Nicole Charbonnet and Rosemary Barile
Acclaimed Houston gallery, Laura Rathe Fine Art, announces the exhibition of new paintings by Nicole Charbonnet and Rosemary Barile on view June 7 - July 5, 2014. - May 09, 2014 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Erie Art Museum Premieres Its 91st Annual Spring Show
The Erie Art Museum premieres its 91st Annual Spring Show on Saturday, April 26 from 7-9:30 p.m. with an exclusive preview for EAM Museum members and artists of the Spring Show in the Museum’s Main Gallery. Juror’s awards will be announced during this event, and guests will enjoy... - May 07, 2014 - Erie Art Museum
One Night. Two Events. Gallery Night + ARTafterDARK
The Erie Art Museum is organizing the next Gallery Night, scheduled for Friday, May 23 from 7 until 10 p.m., A city-wide art gallery crawl through local, independent galleries and the Museum, participating Gallery Night venues will open their doors after-hours for visitors to get up close and... - May 07, 2014 - Erie Art Museum
Barefoot in the Park Festival on Duluth Town Green
The Barefoot in the Park Festival is a Fine Artist Market with performances and artist from all over the Southeast and beyond. - May 07, 2014 - City of Duluth
Yellow Peril Gallery Presents "Ubiquity" at cutlog NY 2014 During Frieze Week
"Ubiquity" at cutlog NY 2014 works from artists who possess a strong understanding of the new realities that came into fruition through society’s relationship with technology, especially how its cogs can alter our concept of play, work and life with each movement. - May 07, 2014 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Deep Forest Gallery & design studio Announces Grand Opening Gala "Driven by Nature"
The Deep Forest Gallery & design studio is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new home - a street level, unique indoor and outdoor gallery located at 404 Southwestern Blvd., in Coppell, Texas. To celebrate this magical event, the Deep Forest Gallery & Design Studio is pleased to... - May 05, 2014 - Deep Forest Gallery & design studio
Designer at TFI Envision, Inc. Featured at Pierce Ball Gallery
One of the designers at TFI Envision, Chris Plaisted, is also a fine artist. His sculptures will be featured in an upcoming art show - “The Art of Juxtaposition,” at the Pierce Ball Gallery in Stamford, CT on May 17 and 18th, 1 - 5pm. The massive steel and copper sculpture required 4... - May 04, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Tru Social Networking and Takeuchi Galleries Proudly Presents the Biggest Outdoor Biz Mixer & Art Show Featuring World Renowned Artist Cao Yong in an Exclusive Gallery
Additional featured artists from LA County and Orange County. Carol Hungerford, Gus Harper, Jan Loyd Goverts, Lana Del Svetlana (Miss Ukraine) and many more. It’s a one day event on May 28th, 2014 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.; at the Kaleidoscope - 27741 Crown Valley Parkway Mission Viejo CA 92691. - May 03, 2014 - Takeuchi Galleries
Dynamic Body Art Institute Announces Launch of New Website
A revolution is about to take place in the tattooing, piercing and body modification community, and Dynamic Body Art Institute is that spark. - May 01, 2014 - Dynamic Body Art Institute
"Black Indians in Space: The Constellation" by James Montford at Yellow Peril
Mixed-media collages exploring African American and Native American stereotypes and identity by James Montford. - May 01, 2014 - Yellow Peril Gallery