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The Alfa Art Gallery in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Presents the Opening of the Exhibition: Famous Russian Contemporary Artists
Featuring Russian Fine and Decorative Art from the collector Nina Tomczak, including the work of Andrei Averyanov, Irina Korsakova, Lev Dyakonitsyn, Pavel Lazarev, Victor Kazarin, Vaily Shevchenko, Oleg Tolstoi, and Yuri Grigorian. - January 31, 2013 - Alfa Art Gallery
Superior Grocers to Celebrate Store Re-Grand Opening and Fruits and Veggies Community Mural
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, will celebrate the re-grand opening of its newly renovated store in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 9, 2013. In conjunction, there will be a special celebration to recognize the first community mural... - January 29, 2013 - Superior Grocers
Slimm Buick Named Customizer-in-Residence for we/customize Show at Oakland Museum of California First Weekend in April 2013
San Francisco Bay Area Artist, Slimm Buick, will be appearing live at the we/customize show on Friday, Apr. 5 from 5-8pm, Saturday Apr. 6 from 1-4pm and Sunday Apr. 7 from 1-4pm. The show is included with regular admission, with the exception of Sunday, when admission is free to all. (For more... - January 29, 2013 - Bicycle Art Salon
The ARTizFACTS Studio Gallery in New Rochelle NY Will Have an Open Studio and Upconmng Art Classes for the Community
Artizfacts Studio Gallery in the heart of downtown New Rochelle is opening its doors for exhibit during Black History month and offering night sessions of painting classes for an inexpensive rate for adults, materials are included. - January 28, 2013 - ARtizFACTS Studio Gallery
art place berlin Shows the Exhibition "Before the Silence," Abstract Paintings by Ivar Kaasik, a Retrospective 1993 - 2013
"art place berlin" – forum for contemporary art at the Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz honors with the exhibition in a special way, twenty years of artistic work of Ivar Kaasik in Berlin. The exhibition will be opened by HE Mrs. Dr. Kaja Tael, Ambassador of Estonia. The introduction to the exhibition will be given by Mr. Harry Liivrand, Cultural Attaché of the Estonian Embassy, renowned art historian and art critic and former director of the Tallinn Art Hall. - January 27, 2013 - art place berlin - forum for contemporary art
Navigation Paintings by Michael Childress at Yellow Peril
Childress’ new body of paintings offer a whole lot more than just a picture plane. - January 24, 2013 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Jonas Software USA, Inc. Acquires MyMediabox, Leading Provider of SaaS Solutions for the Consumer Products Licensing Industry
MyMediabox acquired by Jonas Software USA, Inc. - January 23, 2013 - MyMediabox
Artspace Warehouse Presents Transcontinental Junction
New art exhibition Transcontinental Junction opens Saturday January 19, 2013 with an artist reception from 5 to 8 PM at Artspace Warehouse featuring artists from South Africa, Germany, the East Coast and Los Angeles. - January 19, 2013 - Artspace Warehouse
Mosaic Arts International Exhibition at the Tacoma Museum of Glass
The Society of American Mosaic Artists’ (SAMA) annual juried exhibition, Mosaic Arts International, is being held at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington, January 26-May 5, 2013. The show features the carefully selected work of 46 artists from seven countries and significantly is the... - January 18, 2013 - Society of American Mosaic Artists
"I Believe in Unicorns, Too!" Gallops Into Town Saturday, February 16th
It’s time to believe…again! WWA Gallery’s much loved anti-doom and gloom exhibit “I Believe in Unicorns” gallops back into town on rainbow hooves Saturday, February 16th with “I Believe in Unicorns, Too!” - January 18, 2013 - WWA gallery
Herzog Paints First Contemporary Abstract Portrait Painting of President Barack Obama for His Inauguration Day 2013
The First Presidential Portrait Painting of Barack Obama for Inauguration Day 2013. - January 15, 2013 - HBT
Weidlinger Associates Engineers New US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center for the National WWII Museum
Weidlinger is the structural engineer for all phases of the $325-million National WWII Museum expansion, which includes multiple pavilions and a signature fabric canopy. - January 11, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Church of Scientology Presents “You and Your Art: Recognition, Promotion and Sales”
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.” - January 11, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Unleashing the Spirit of Stone - Featuring New Sculptures by Gedion Nyanhongo
African artist continues the cultural tradition of his ancestors, now designated a World Heritage by UNESCO, by creating contemporary masterpieces that are recognized the world over. A Scottsdale art gallery, The Marshall | LeKAE Gallery of Fine Art, will host “Unleashing the Spirit of... - January 09, 2013 - The Marshall | LeKAE Gallery of Fine Art
Artist Become Releases First Annual Top 10 Contemporary Art List
“Night” by Polish Artist Justyna Kopania Named Artist Become’s Most Popular Work of Art in 2012 - January 05, 2013 - overstockArt.com
Las Olas Art Fair Kicks Off 2013 - Celebrating 25 Years of Spectacular Art by Top Local & National Artists
Plans are underway for the 25th Anniversary of Fort Lauderdale’s signature nationally ranked juried outdoor art fair, the Las Olas Art Fair Part I returns January 5 – 6, 2013. Festival promoter Howard Alan Events has produced this popular show for the past 25 years drawing the finest... - January 04, 2013 - Howard Alan Events
VANISH by Maralie at Yellow Peril
Curated by Marcel McVay, VANISH is a collection multi-media photography, video and installation by Maralie. - December 31, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Pablo Picasso’s “The Dream” Most Popular Oil Painting in 2012
overstockArt.com Releases Annual Top 10 List; Picasso Replaces Van Gogh as Most Popular Artist in the World - December 21, 2012 - overstockArt.com
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus Hosts Traveling Blavatnik Archive Foundation Exhibit Through Jan. 27
The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus announcing the opening of its newest exhibit, “Lives of the Great Patriotic War.” This traveling exhibit, which will remain on display through January 27, details the largely unknown chapter of Jewish history – the participation of 500,000 Soviet Jewish soldiers in World War II in the fight against the Nazis. - December 21, 2012 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Artist, Behavioral Specialist and HEDGEFUND WORKOUT® Creator Greg Herzog, Uses COLOR CODING DNA® Technique, to Help Better Understand the Performance of Steven A Cohen
Greg Herzog is the creator of HEDGEFUND WORKOUT® your highest rate of return in fitness™ and is an artist, former sub four minute miler and conditioning specialist in Fairfield County, CT. He has worked with competitive athletes, as well as individuals from the ages 5-94, and has made... - December 20, 2012 - HBT
"Identitad" Solo Exhibit of Renowned Cuban Artist Alejandro Tejeda Mora
Galerías Bohemia is pleased to announce the opening of Identitad, paintings by renowned Cuban artist Alejandro Tejeda Mora. The exhibit will be open from December 8 – January 31, 2013. This exhibit is inspired by Alejandro’s desire to show the individuality of the human being... - December 16, 2012 - Galerias Bohemia
"Creepy Cute" Featuring 7 Dark and Delightful Artists Opens at WWA Gallery Sat. Jan. 12, 2013
Simultaneously bone-chilling and heart-melting is WWA Gallery’s first exhibit of 2013 “Creepy Cute” which opens Saturday, January 12th. - December 15, 2012 - WWA gallery
Axiell CALM Limited Announces Pioneering New Open Linked Data Feature in Calm 9.3
Exciting news for museums and archives - December 15, 2012 - Axiell
Heart of Chaos Presents: Intueri 2012
A 6,000+ sq foot art-filled labyrinth with live art installations and performances. - December 13, 2012 - Heart of Chaos
Atlanta's High Museum Taps Into Rich Media Technology to Enhance Museum Experience: "Fast Forward: Modern Moments 1913 >> 2013" Incorporates Multi-Media Timeline
Atlanta’s High Museum of Art is tapping into a museum trend to enhance visitors’ experience through rich media technology and digital integration. The museum’s current exhibit, “Fast Forward: Modern Moments 1913 >> 2013,” is the fifth collaboration with the... - December 12, 2012 - Blue Marble Media
Jan Clifton Watford Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jan Clifton Watford of Lilburn, Georgia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of publishing and art. About Jan Clifton Watford Ms. Clifton Watford has over 30 years experience in the field of... - December 11, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Art for Progress Presents “What’s Your Religion”
“What’s Your Religion” delves into the broad perspective of what motivate/inspires people to approach life in a certain way. The artist’s perspective can be personal or just a general perspective on the topic. Is it religion or faith that leads the way? Is it money, power, fame or being of service to others? What’s Your Religion? - December 06, 2012 - AFP
Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com: Fine & Decorative Arts, Silver and Collectibles Auction
iGavel Auctions’ associate seller Nye & Company’s Fine & Decorative Arts Auction is now featured on www.iGavelAuctions.com through December 18, 2012. The auction has an array of fine art, English, American and Continental furniture, lots of silver, jewelry, watches,... - December 06, 2012 - iGavel, Inc.
Local Houston Children’s Artist Makes the Leap Online to LiamsRoomArt.com
Local Houston pop-artist, Jeremy P. Kelley announced today the launch of his new online studio, Liam’s Room. The new website will be hosted at www.liamsroomart.com. - December 05, 2012 - Liam's Room
Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com: Southern Estates and Various Owners
iGavel Auctions’ associate seller Everard & Company’s Southern Estates and Various Owners Auction is now featured on www.iGavelAuctions.com through December 4, 2012. This sale is comprised of several Savannah, Hilton Head and Charleston Estates. Highlights include two American... - November 30, 2012 - iGavel, Inc.
It’s Not the End of the World – Mayan Calendar Programs at South Florida Museum
In the month of December, South Florida Museum will host two Mayan-themed events to put the December 2012 “End of the World” myth into context. On Wednesday, December 5 from 7 to 9 p.m and on Saturday, December 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. the Museum will host another program 2012: The Return of the Goddess, a listening experience composed by artist Paul Ramshaw who was inspired by myths surrounding the Mayan Calendar and ripples of gravitational waves predicted by the Theory of Relativity. - November 30, 2012 - South Florida Museum
¡CityArts! Receives NEA Grant to Support Arts Learning
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco Landesman announced today that Providence ¡CityArts! for Youth is one of 832 non-profit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant. ¡CityArts! is recommended for a $35,000 grant to support year-round, after-school and... - November 30, 2012 - Providence CityArts for Youth
Mayor to Speak at Morton Grove Historical Society
The Morton Grove Historical Society will host current Morton Grove Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann at the Museum Education Center for a presentation about his predecessors in office. This educational presentation, "The History of Morton Grove's Mayors," will take place on Saturday, December... - November 29, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Asian, Ancient, & Ethnographic Works of Art from the Schloss Collection Presented by Lark Mason
Lark Mason is pleased to present Asian, Ancient, & Ethnographic Works of Art from the Schloss Collection exclusively available for bidding on iGavelAuctions.com from September 19th-October 11, 2012. The sale is comprised of 160 lots, the large majority of which include Sancai burial figurals... - November 28, 2012 - iGavel, Inc.
Announcement: Ambitious Girls from Prague Now Sell Their Art on Amazon.com
The raw, undiscovered talent of Czech artists is driving a growth in entrepreneurship in Prague, the Paris of Central Europe. Now a taste of Czech art is available thanks to Andrea and Petra. - November 25, 2012 - Striped Cats
Artist Brings Sports and Art Together in Celebration of Life
Sports meets Art in this colorful series. This project celebrates the vibrant expression of life with 30 original works of art, depicting popular sports from around the world. - November 25, 2012 - Randall J. Henrie
SR Sandy Spike: Wearable Art for a Charitable Cause
SR, the atelier known for luxury, solid wood collectibles, announces the Sandy Spike Series, a limited edition set of pendants which will raise money to support those effected by Hurricane Sandy. - November 21, 2012 - SR
Ellary A. Blair Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Ellary A. Blair, of Lawrence, Kansas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Crystalline Pottery. About Ellary A. Blair Ellary A. Blair is an Artist and Owner of Ellie... - November 21, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
United We Stand: New Brunswick Art Salon, Fall 2012 – Open Studio – Meet the Artists – Second Opening Reception
Join them for their open studio on November 16th to meet the artists and to learn about their art technique and philosophy! - November 16, 2012 - Alfa Art Gallery
The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program: a Continuum of Excellence
It started with a simple vision: “Create a remote place where people of all backgrounds could come together to experience the arts.” That vision spurred the creation of the Idyllwild Summer Arts Program that in its 63rd year creates a setting for artists of all ages to experience what... - November 16, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
“Road to Recovery” Art Show in Boston
A Relief 2.0 and Markets of Hope event for disaster relief in Haiti and Japan to help empower disaster survivors by purchasing the artwork and goods they create and support efforts to match local resources with global needs and capacity-building. - November 10, 2012 - Relief 2.0
art place berlin Shows: "Labyrinth of the World"
The exhibition by "art place berlin" - forum for contemporary art at the Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz presents 23 mostly large format paintings by Christin Lutze from November 15th, 2012 until January 7th, 2013, daily 9 am – 10 pm, entrance free. - November 10, 2012 - art place berlin - forum for contemporary art
Lark Mason and Associates’ Asian, Ancient, & Ethnographic Works of Art Auction Achieves Record Sales of Over $3.5 Million
The iGavel Auctions sale of Asian, Ancient, and Ethnographic Works of Art presented by Lark Mason and Associates that closed on October 26, 2012, had 233 sold lots resulting in a total of over $3,500,000. Buyers were from many countries, with a large group of successful bidders from the... - November 07, 2012 - iGavel, Inc.
HITODAMA by Gage Prentiss at Yellow Peril Gallery
New series of sculptures, paintings, and mixed media installations by Gage Prentiss. - November 05, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Debbie Klein’s Bold Photographic Cityscapes at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Dallas artist, Debbie Klein in Altered States of Reality. - November 03, 2012 - Agora Gallery
overstockArt.com Announces Release of Its 2012 Holiday Catalog
Holiday Art Catalog is one of several online tools overstockArt.com is launching to simplify holiday shopping. - November 02, 2012 - overstockArt.com
Juried Fall Art Festival Returns to Downtown Venice This Fall
The finest artists in the country will grace Historic Downtown Venice with an eclectic array of original art this fall with the return of the Downtown Venice Art Festival November 3 - 4, 2012, celebrating it’s 25th anniversary. - October 31, 2012 - Howard Alan Events
Museum Debuts Rare Political PEZ for Charity Fundraiser
The Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia will debut what is arguably the two rarest Pez candy dispensers in the world. - October 30, 2012 - Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia
Sandra Bergen Strength Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sandra Bergen Strength of Santa Monica, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment art. About Sandra Bergen Strength Ms. Strength is a self-employed Design Consultant at... - October 26, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Artlightenment Festival All About Art, Artists and the Art of Existence
Artlightenment is a unique art show in its concept to help artists. This year, it is bringing that home with its theme: art, artists and the art of existence. - October 26, 2012 - Artlightenment