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Wex Rex Announces Major Disney Auction Featuring 1953 Disneyland Prospectus
The feature is a one-of-a-kind item that depicts Walt Disney's dream before it came true. This is the original document drafted by Walt Disney and artist Herb Ryman to give words and images to Walt's idea of a family fun attraction. It will be sold at Weiss Auctions of Oceanside, NY on Sat. Dec. 17, 2012. - December 06, 2011 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Paint and Pixels: the Abstract Art of the Future in Brooklyn
Yes! Gallery in Brooklyn, NY presents "Paint and Pixels," an exhibition featuring works by Colin Goldberg, curated by Lesley Doukhowetzky. Goldberg’s work explores the abstract imagery of the future. Goldberg’s superimposition of computer-assisted strokes with traditionally painted surfaces produces a unique aesthetic. - December 06, 2011 - Colin Goldberg Fine Art
Vadehra Art Gallery Presents Yoko Ono in India - January 13 to March 10, 2012
Titled OUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS, this is the legendary artist's first exhibition in India and also includes a performance and a series of public art projects. - December 05, 2011 - Vadehra Art Gallery
duCret School of Art - Light Shines on a Local Art Community
duCret School of Art, founded in 1926, whose faculty and board members consist of notable and world recognized art professionals has steadily been thrust in the spotlight during the year, as students and faculty have broken ground in the entertainment field. - December 02, 2011 - duCret School of Art
Celebrate the Ocean with Maia Negre's Fine Art Opening Wine & Waves
This Saturday, December 3rd from 6 to 9 p.m., you can enjoy the ocean past dark with Waves & Wine at Cava Wine Bar in Capitola. Local artist Maia Negre will open her exclusive showing that runs through the month. The event is free and open to the public. Feast your eyes on stunning oil paintings celebrating the ocean and quintessential California landscapes while snacking on delicious appetizers and sipping a great wine. Enter three raffles to win an original oil painting or gift certificates. - December 01, 2011 - Maia Negre Fine Art
Erie Art Museum Seeks Scholarship Candidate
To foster growth in the arts arena, above and beyond their ongoing support of many arts institutions, Judy and Michael Cheteyan have honored the Erie Art Museum with a scholarship to annually administer to one recent graduate. The Judy Cheteyan Scholarship will provide an eligible candidate the... - November 30, 2011 - Erie Art Museum
Think Design Magazine Art Festival at Royal Phuket Marina, Phuket Thailand
The Think Design Magazine Art Festival taking place from the 27th to the 30th of December at Royal Phuket Marina is focused on promoting various forms of art, specifically Thai artists and Phuket culture in general. This continues to be the focus of Think Design Magazine's mission, to make Phuket a cultural destination for the good of all residents, tourists and locals alike. - November 30, 2011 - Think Design Magazine
Holiday Edition Gallery Night
Galleries throughout town usher in the holiday shopping season with a holiday edition of Gallery Night on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, from 7-10 p.m. “There’s nothing like giving a locally-made handcrafted gift. Erie’s galleries offer unique gifts such as fine art, art classes,... - November 27, 2011 - Erie Art Museum
dysFUNctional Art on Display at Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum is hosting dysFUNctional, a showcase of juried mixed media works in an eclectic group of original and unconventional sculptural pieces, on display in the Main Gallery through December 30, 2011. Wood Turning Center’s Exhibition Committee chose jurors Cecilia Baker, Marsha... - November 25, 2011 - Erie Art Museum
Holocaust Memorial Center to Open “The Last Goodbye” Exhibit, Dec. 4
“The Last Goodbye” highlights the rescue of tens of thousands of children from Nazi Europe in the program known as the Kindertransport. - November 25, 2011 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Fort Myers Jewelry Designer Mark Loren Has Joined the Board of Directors of the Art of the Olympians Foundation
Fort Myers Jewelry Designer Mark Loren has joined the Board of Directors of the Art of the Olympians Foundation, a Fort Myers-based non-profit organization that celebrates the relationship between art and sport and inspires creativity in youth, among its guiding precepts. Based on the ancient... - November 24, 2011 - Mark Loren Designs
Israeli Star Alon Aboutboul to Showcase First LA Art Exhibit Dec. 3
Israeli Actor Alon Aoutboul (Batman:The Dark Knight Rises, Body of Lies, Rambo III, Munich) will debut his contemporary painting exhibit ‘Parts of Me’ Dec. 3, 2011 at H.Studio in Downtown Los Angeles starting at 6PM. The artist Aboutboul has been living in Los Angles for the past two... - November 23, 2011 - Alon Aboutboul
The Vortex-Like Dynamics of Russian Artist Mikhail Zhirmunsky in NYC
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Russian artist Mikhail Zhirmunsky, in The Pursuit of Excellence: an Exhibition of Contemporary Russian Art. The exhibition is scheduled to run from November 29, 2011 through December 20, 2011 (opening reception: Thursday, December 1, 2011). - November 23, 2011 - Agora Gallery
Sculptor Generates Chaos at Solo Show
An announcement for sculptor James Ciosek's solo show at Redbud Gallery, Houston, TX. - November 21, 2011 - James Ciosek- Sculptor
Walter Weissman Westbeth Gallery Exhibition
Annual Group exhibition - November 21, 2011 - Walter Weissman Studio
International Museum Exhibit Asks, "Is Immigration Good for Me?" at New York's Ellis Island, European Immigration Museums
"Navigating Difference" to facilitate transatlantic dialogue on contemporary immigration with historical perspective. - November 19, 2011 - International Coalition of Sites of Conscience
Contemporary Art and Artists in Los Angeles - Beyond Pacific Standard Time
"LA Aboriginal," featuring work by Los Angeles native Dave Tourje and held June-September of 2011 at the Gregory Way Gallery in Beverly Hills, has given birth to a new feature-length documentary now in production entitled "California Locos." The feature will tell the story of... - November 18, 2011 - Dave Tourje Studios
Cimon Art Launches 2 One-of-a-Kind Crystallized LEGO Holiday Train Sculptures
Joining in on the holiday celebrations, Cimon Art presents 2 one-of-a-kind crystallized LEGO® Holiday Train sculptures. Designed to appeal to adults and children alike, each sculpture is intricately embellished with Swarovski® crystals. Renowned artist Cimon has transformed two average... - November 18, 2011 - Cimon Art
Award Winning Miami Artist Jonathan Brooks to be Featured in HIV/AIDS Inspired Art Exhibition During Art Basel
South Florida Visual Artist Jonathan Brooks to Unveil Aids Trio 2011 for World Aids Day at Miami International University of Art & Design November 29 - December 4, 2011 - November 17, 2011 - Jonathan Brooks
THE SILVER LINING to Launch at Artspace Warehouse
New art exhibition THE SILVER LINING opens November 16th with an artist reception 7-9pm. Three new artists to lead the latest show at Los Angeles art gallery Artspace Warehouse: US artists Mark Acetelli, Kerianne Connor and Robert Lebsack. - November 16, 2011 - Artspace Warehouse
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Unveils Rare and Important Ancient Neo-Assyrian Royal Armor
2,800 Year-Old Helmet and Quiver are examples of the Military Prowess of an Ancient Superpower - November 15, 2011 - Hixenbaugh Ancient Art
A Solo Exhibition of Functional Ceramic Art by Jon Puzzuoli
Tim Coffey’s Photography in Downtown Stamford will host, ceramic artist Jon Puzzuoli to exhibit and sell his functional pottery artwork. The exhibit opens December 2nd, 2011, continuing through December 4th, 2011. Exhibition Dates: December 2 – 4, 2011 Friday: 5pm-8:30pm (Open... - November 15, 2011 - Lakeside Pottery Studio
overstockArt.com Partners with Bravo, Magical Elves and Pretty Matches Productions to Launch Line of Artwork from the Hit Series "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist"
New Line of Reproduced Artwork is Created by the Contestants of Bravo’s Hit Reality Series and Available Exclusively at overstockArt.com - November 12, 2011 - overstockArt.com
America’s Premier Art and Antique Fair Returns to Palm Beach in February- American International Fine Art Fair 2012
Now in its 16th year, American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF) is one of the premier art, antique and jewelry fairs in the United States. In 2012, AIFAF will again gather prestigious galleries and distinguished collectors from around the world during its return to the Palm Beach County... - November 10, 2011 - International Fine Art Expositions (IFAE)
Miami International Art Fair (MIA) 2012 Returns January 12th-16th Premieres Sculpture Miami
International Fine Art Expositions (IFAE) announced today the third edition of the Miami International Art Fair (MIA), January 12th-16th, 2012. Relocated to Miami’s premiere downtown entertainment district, MIA will bring together international and emerging artists to the waterfront scene for... - November 10, 2011 - International Fine Art Expositions (IFAE)
Colorful Paint Out Exhibit at Lavender Moon Gallery
Lavender Moon Gallery is hosting an art exhibit by members of Plein Air Painters of Hawaii. “Plein Air” painting is characterized by painting outdoors; capturing the freshness and spontaneity of natural light. The exhibit is the result of Plein Air artists from the Big Island, Maui, Kauai and the Mainland, coming together for a four-day “paint out.” - November 09, 2011 - Plein Air Painters of Hawaii
Reverse Engineering DNA Art - News from DNA2Art
DNA2Art now enables creating DNA art from already existing DNA test results. Read more about the product innovation and new features in the web store. - November 09, 2011 - DNA2Art
Gallery 114 to Host New Work by Painter Alaina Dias Lara, Installation Artist Tyler Stuart, in Exhibition: Liminal Suspension
Portland, Oregon's Gallery 114 presents a provocative new show, Liminal Suspension, featuring work by painter Alaina Dias Lara and installation artist Tyler Stuart, for the month of December. - November 08, 2011 - Gallery 114
BADASS by Francine Turk at Gallery KH
Chicago artist Francine Turk's new show BADASS opens 11-11-11 at Chicago's Gallery KH - November 07, 2011 - Gallery KH
With Humble Beginnings at White Digital Media as Art Editor, Frazer Jones is Now the “Point Man”
From the UK to Finland and back again, Frazer Jones pilots White Digital Media’s design department as Lead Designer in the UK. - November 05, 2011 - WDM Group
Post Now PA Announces "Studio Referral for Free Admission" Campaign
Renting out the Studio Spaces at The Thought Lot, 37 E. Garfield St. Shippensburg, PA, is an essential goal for Shippensburg based contemporary arts organization Post Now PA. In order for The Thought Lot, the groups 10,000 sq ft contemporary art center and incubator, to remain open the group must rent out all 17 studio spaces. To this end, Post Now PA is offering free admission to all events for anyone who refers someone to rent a studio. - November 03, 2011 - Post Now PA
Reality Releases Outsider Art App for iPad and iOS Devices on iTunes Store
Outsider Art paintings depict the real world around us and document the collective misery of people and investigate the social pathology behind this misery. - November 03, 2011 - Reality Premedia Services Pvt Ltd
Live Mosaic Event to Take Place at SOFA Chicago 2011, November 4-6: Unique Collaboration Will Make It Possible to Offer Audience a Glimpse Into the Creation of Mosaic Art
A group of international mosaicists will come together in Chicago to create the work over the course of this year’s show. Event attendees will be able to observe the art take shape, talk to the artists, learn about mosaic art, and gain an appreciation for the contemporary developments of this ancient art form. The Corning Museum of Glass, demonstrating hot glass working techniques at SOFA, will provide specially created art glass roundels for use in the mosaic. - November 01, 2011 - Society of American Mosaic Artists
Lowbrow and Pop Surrealist Birthplace La Luz de Jesus Celebrates 25 Year Milestone with Exhibition and Book
"La Luz de Jesus 25," a monumental group show celebrating a quarter century milestone of a gallery that birthed the Lowbrow and Pop Surrealist movement features more than 260 artists, each of whom have created a piece of art and written an essay about their experience with the gallery. In 25 years of groundbreaking exhibitions, this is La Luz's first retrospective survey, featuring three generations of the most important artists working today. - October 30, 2011 - La Luz De Jesus Gallery
Award Winning Artist John J. Sayer’s Paintings on View at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Calgary artist, John J. Sayer, in Pathway to Abstraction. The exhibition is scheduled to run from November 2, 2011 through November 23, 2011 (opening reception: Thursday, November 3, 2011). - October 30, 2011 - Agora Gallery
Plastic Adds Magic to Newest Silkscreens by Eugene Brodsky
An exhibition of silkscreen and mixed media paintings by famed New York artist Eugene Brodsky opens on October 27, 2011, at the Sears-Peyton Gallery, 210 Eleventh Avenue, New York, New York. The solo exhibition, which will run through December 10, 2011, features a series of recent work that employs... - October 27, 2011 - E&T Plastics
Environmental Exhibit on Display at the Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum will exhibit DoubleExposure and Politics of Snow, a show that provides a glimpse into the world of climate change through three different artists’ images of glaciers. The exhibit combines photographs from the traveling exhibit DoubleExposure: Photographing Climate Change... - October 27, 2011 - Erie Art Museum
Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com - Fine and Decorative Arts Auction
iGavel Auctions associate seller Nye & Company’s auction is now featured on www.iGavelAuctions.com until November 7th. - October 27, 2011 - iGavel, Inc.
"Constructing Play: Classic Building Toys" Returns to the Philadelphia Center for Architecture for a Third Year
With over 50 toys on display from the past 175 years, “Constructing Play” explores the history of play and the pedagogical foundation that underlies the creation of building toys. - October 27, 2011 - Philadelphia Center for Architecture
Church of Scientology Presents the Practical Art of Selling
There are many kinds of art. One of them is sales. - October 27, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Fine Art Photography... Made Accessible: The 99Image Collection
Upper East Side photographer Roberta Fineberg redefines what it means to be an art collector with affordable photography. - October 27, 2011 - Roberta Fineberg Photography
National Spotlight Shines on "Incognito" Artist from Virginia
Mike NO’s "Vigilante Expression" Showcased Nationwide in Art Publications, Exhibitions - October 26, 2011 - Mike NO
"Lights, Camera, Art" Coming to Sacramento’s Lumens Store Gallery in November
Former Sacramento artist Ann Tracy returns with a solo exhibit of new work in light boxes this November. - October 26, 2011 - Ann Tracy Fine Art & Photography
Lava Celebrates QANTM Create Design Awards Win
On September 22, Lava Web Creations received the prestigious Qantm Create Design Award for the category best Website Design. This award is given to only one company each year in honour of their flawless design sensibility and integration of multi-media content. - October 24, 2011 - Lava Web Creations
National Academy Museum Holds Day-Long Symposium on Artist Will Barnet
Symposium speakers and panelists include art historians, curators and artists. A special highlight features film screening of Will Barnet: Tracing the Soul of the Work by Dale Schierholt. - October 22, 2011 - National Academy Museum & School of Fine Arts
The DAVE School Welcomes 3D Artist Rich Suchy as New Modeling Instructor
The DAVE School is proud to announce the addition of Rich Suchy to their all-star faculty lineup. Originally from Burbank, California, Suchy brings to The DAVE School an extensive background in designing, building and texturing 3D models for feature films, television, and video games. - October 21, 2011 - The DAVE School
Celebrity Shoe Designer Blends Hot Women with Even Hotter Shoes in Calendar Release
Custom Ladies the hottest mix of beautiful women and custom sneakers has released the 2012 Calendar entitled the Masterpiece Edition. Each sneaker hand painted with a reproduction of a famous work of art are seen on twelve top urban models. - October 19, 2011 - Custom Ladies LLP
Ravens Roosting at NM State Land Office
Artist and Visual Storyteller Beth Surdut creates Listening to Raven-intricate drawings accompanied by collected true stories of spirit and science featuring the iconic Raven, a totemic icon that flies through world cultures. Her acclaimed series, Listening to Raven, is all about paying attention and is roosting until November 30 at the New Mexico State Land Office. What's your story? - October 18, 2011 - Beth Surdut
Limn Literary & Arts Journal Launches Website
Limn Literary & Arts Journal announces the launching of their website and their submission dates. Limn Literary & Arts Journal was created to give exposure to new and emerging artists and also bridge the gap between art and assistance. - October 15, 2011 - Limn Literary & Arts Journal
Kultur is Proud to Announce the Release of The Palace of Versailles Available on DVD on November 15, 2011
The Palace of Versailles Available on DVD Nov. 15. Kultur is proud to announce the release of The Palace of Versailles available on DVD on November 15, 2011. The Chateau of Versailles remains forever the emblematic symbol of Louis XIV, whose reign lasted for almost half a century. This new... - October 14, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd