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HG Art and Framing Consultants Welcomes Connie M. Wetmore as Senior Art Consultant

HG Art and Framing Consultants (HG) the international, turnkey art consulting and wholesale framing operation headquartered in Orlando, FL announced today the arrival of Connie M. Wetmore as its new Senior Art Consultant. With over 15 years of experience in the art field, she will add to an already... - May 11, 2011 - HG Arts

Summer Semester Art Classes and Kids' Camp to Kick Off at the Erie Art Museum

Studio art classes are forming now for the Erie Art Museum’s Summer Semester. Registration begins May 16, with a $10 Early Bird discount on each class if registration is received by June 6. Summer semester offerings include a broad range of classes for kids and adults, with skill levels... - May 09, 2011 - Erie Art Museum

Through Your Lens Exhibit Reveals State of School Environments and Its Impact on Learning

Student, Teacher Photography Spotlights Role Safe, Healthy School Facilities. - May 08, 2011 - Healthy Schools Campaign

Father Time Auctions St Louis MO to Auction Religious Art and Antiques of Convent

The Franciscan Sisters of Mary will hold two (2) Public Auctions, Saturday, May 14, 2011, and Saturday, May 21, 2011, to sell unneeded convent furnishings of the congregation. The auctions, conducted by Father Time Auctions, will take place in the convent, 1100 Bellevue Avenue in Richmond Heights, MO, 63117. - May 07, 2011 - Father Time Auctions and Real Estate

Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com: Asian, Ancient & Ethnographic Works of Art Auction

iGavel Auctions is pleased to present their Spring auction of Asian, Ancient, and Ethnographic Works of Art, now live and ending on May 11th, at www.iGavelAuctions.com. The sale includes over 500 lots, of which the majority are Asian. Highlights include a Large Chinese Enameled Porcelain Figure of... - May 05, 2011 - iGavel, Inc.

Artists Clash to Raise Funds for Art Education

NYC-based arts non profit 501(c)3 Art For Progress (www.artforprogress.org) will feature the winners of the fifth annual international competitions, "Clash of the Artists" on May 13th -14th at Headquarters Studio in Tribeca. The showcase events serve to raise funds for AFP's Arts Education Program, and bring together the genres of visual art, music, and fashion. - May 04, 2011 - Art For Progress

Franciscan Sisters of Mary to Hold Two Public Auctions at Convent May 14 and May 21

The Franciscan Sisters of Mary will hold two (2) Public Auctions, Saturday, May 14, 2011 and Saturday, May 21, 2011 to sell unneeded convent furnishings of the congregation. The auctions conducted by Father Time® Auctions will take place in the convent, 1100 Bellevue Ave in Richmond Heights, MO. - May 03, 2011 - Father Time Auctions and Real Estate

Vintage Cars Welcome Visitors to the Pierce Ball Gallery Opening of the Art of the Car Show

Not your typical art opening, the Pierce Ball Gallery invited car enthusiasts to bring their favorite classic car to be an impromptu part of the event. A perfect appetizer to the serving of artwork inside the gallery, including paintings by Ken Scaglia, photography by John and Cassidy Olson and jewelry by Steven Wallerstein. - May 01, 2011 - Pierce Ball Gallery

Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com: Fine Art and Antiques from a Jacksonville, FL Estate and Other Owners

iGavel Auctions associate seller Everard and Company’s auction is now live. The auction will take place through May 3rd at www.iGavelAuctions.com. - April 29, 2011 - iGavel, Inc.

Wichita Artist is Founding Member of Newly Launched Online Art Community Artist Become (ArtistBe.com)

Jeffrey F. Pierson Uses New Social Commerce Site to Introduce His Art to a Global Audience - April 29, 2011 - overstockArt.com

Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com: Fine & Decorative Arts Auction: with Fashion Accessories & Jewelry

iGavel Auctions associate seller Nye & Company auction is now live, available for bidding, though May 10th - April 29, 2011 - iGavel, Inc.

"Seasons" at The Main Gallery, Exploring Time of Place

The exhibition “Seasons” features five of The Main Gallery artists, Arup Biswas, Brandy Brune, Elizabeth Noerdlinger, Erna Metzger and Robert Terrebonne. The show opens on April 28th and runs through May 30th. All these artists have a deep connection and love for the natural world, we are fortunate to get a glimpse of the seasons through their “eyes.” - April 28, 2011 - The Main Gallery

The 45 Show at Twenty Miles East: Forty-Five Artists, Forty-Seven Pieces, One Great Show

The 45 Show, curated by Michael Massenburg, Robert Rodriguez and Steven Tisdale brings artists from across Southern California together in one show at Twenty Miles East Gallery in Pomona through April 30. - April 27, 2011 - Twenty Miles East

Nicolette, Owner of "Abundant Life Art," Creative and Determined Selling Art Between Escrows is Having Unique Art Party at Popular Giuseppe's Restaurant in Pismo Beach

You Are Invited to a New Art Reveal Party, May 11th 5-8PM 2011 at Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana / The Garden Room, 891 Price Street Pismo Beach, California. Nicolette will be showing her New Originals, Brand New Giclee's on canvas, Limited Edition Prints, Notecards, Art Tees, Handmade Pottery and Turquoise Jewelry. -Complimentary Appetizers- Join in the fun. Bring a friend. All are welcome. - April 26, 2011 - Abundant Life Art

iPhonography Exhibition at the Museum of Discovery and Science

See wildlife and nature photographs taken on Fort Lauderdale Beach by Andy Royston of Tangled Spider Design Group, featuring QR codes to learn more. - April 26, 2011 - Tangled Spider Design Group

DirectRooms.com – Attend Reykjavik Creativity and the Arts Will be Held During 20 May and 5 June 2011

DirectRooms.com reports that Reykjavik’s most prominent arts festival will be coming to the Icelandic capital in May bringing an impressive line up of international performers. - April 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

QA Graphics Provides Interactive Donor Recognition Displays

QA Graphics®, a Midwest interactive design company, has expanded their interactive design services and is pleased to introduce interactive donor recognition displays. This expansion of services enhances the company’s already broad portfolio of interactive design services including... - April 21, 2011 - QA Graphics

Derr Returns to GAGA Arts Festival with a Variety of New Works

Internationally exhibited artist David Derr of D2 Studios will be featured for the sixth consecutive year at the renowned GAGA Arts Festival in Garnerville, NY on April 30 and May 1, 2011. GAGA Arts is billed as the lower Hudson Valley’s premier arts festival and the 2011 edition certainly should not disappoint the almost 5000 people who attend every year. - April 21, 2011 - D2 Studios

"Poppy Field in Argenteuil" by Claude Monet Named Most Popular Oil Painting for Mother’s Day 2011

Monet’s Masterpiece Portraying a Mother and Son Garnered the Highest Traffic in overstockArt.com’s Mother’s Day Gallery - April 21, 2011 - overstockArt.com

Eighteen Eisner Award Winners, Nominees to Attend Wizard World Anaheim Comic Con, April 29-May 1

Jim Krueger, Kevin Maguire, Bill Sienkiewicz, William Stout Among Top Creators at Anaheim Comic Con. - April 20, 2011 - Fan Expo HQ

The duCret School of Art Spring Art Show

The Spring Art Show is May 1, from 2PM to 4PM, to be held on the duCret school grounds at 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield NJ 07060. Parents, extended family, friends, co-workers and art lovers in general are invited out to view the artwork on display and mingle with the artists. - April 20, 2011 - duCret School of Art

ASAA 25th International Aerospace Art Exhibition at National Naval Aviation Museum

Artist Michelle Rouch of Vail, AZ, a member of the American Society of Aviation Artists, has been honored with the acceptance of her work in the ASAA 2011 International Aerospace Art Exhibition at The National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, Florida. Rouch was one of fifty-one artists from around... - April 20, 2011 - Artwork by Rouch

An Evening of Fiery Girl Power

The Crucible Celebrates Women in Industrial Art with a Rosie The Riveter Evening - April 16, 2011 - The Crucible

No Boundaries:  Lydia van den Berg / Solo Exhibition

Chelsea’s Agora Gallery is proud to present No Boundaries, a solo exhibition by Lydia van der Berg. Scheduled to run from May 12, 2011 through June 1, 2011, the collection will display Lydia’s unique colors and forms. Art lovers are invited to attend the free exhibition and the opening... - April 16, 2011 - Agora Gallery

Winick, Stout, Grell, Sienkiewicz, Suydam Among 200+ Comic Creators at Wizard World Anaheim Comic Con

Judd Winick, William Stout, Mike Grell, Bill Sienkiewicz, Arthur Suydam Among 200+ Top Comic Creators at Wizard World Anaheim Comic Con, April 29-30-May 1 At Anaheim Convention Center - April 13, 2011 - Fan Expo HQ

Canadian Artist Robert Berlin to Exhibit New Photographs at Gallery KH in Chicago

Movement and rich color dominate the images from Robert Berlin, exhibiting at Gallery KH April 15-June 1, 2011 - April 11, 2011 - Gallery KH

"Creative Unconscious," a Two Man Exhibition Featuring Recent Work by Mark Vinsun and Ricardo Osmondo Francis

“Creative Unconscious" is the first exhibit of the year 2011 for LeonidesArts New York Gallery located at the "art hotel" Skyline Hotel, Lobby; 725 Tenth Avenue and 49th Street, New York, New York 10019, featuring recent work by painters Mark Vinsun and Ricardo Osmondo Francis. - April 11, 2011 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery

Ponderosa Images Co. Reports That in the Future Artist Betty J. Davis Will be Offering Giclée Reproductions of Her Original Western Oil Paintings

Artist Betty Davis, who now resides in Prescott Arizona, reported that she has the latest technology for producing Giclee paintings of her original art work. Ponderosa Images Co., who markets her work, stated that the Giclee process of reproducing prints of original art work is so exacting, that... - April 08, 2011 - Ponderosa Images, LLC

Erie Art Museum Premieres Its 88th Annual Spring Show

The Erie Art Museum premieres its 88th Annual Spring Show on Saturday, April 16 with an exclusive preview for EAM Museum members and Spring Show artists from 7-9:30 p.m. in the new Museum’s Main Gallery, located off the new 5th Street entrance. An annual juried exhibition, the show features... - April 08, 2011 - Erie Art Museum

Grand Opening for Art by LaTanya Renee an Online Art Gallery

Art by LaTanya Renee is an exciting new contemporary, modern and eclectic online art gallery which will feature the work of abstract expressionist LaTanya Daniels. She is best known for painting colorful and fun expression with acrylic on canvas. Artbylatanyarenee.com will launch with over 25 new... - April 08, 2011 - Art by LaTanya Renee

The Gallery at 764 West Hosts J.A. Baker – Solo Art Exhibition “Life in Small Bites”

The Gallery at 764 West Hosts “Life in Small Bites,” a solo art exhibition and sale for J. A. Baker, opening on May 13 and running through June 13. An artist reception is on May 13 from 5 to 9 PM. - April 08, 2011 - 764 West Art Gallery

Sugarcoated by Peyton Rack

Sugarcoated. Who: Peyton Rack. A senior at The Governor’s School for the Arts and First Colonial HS. What: Senior Exhibition, Sugarcoated When: Opening Reception will be Sunday, May 8, 2011 from 2-6pm. Work will be up until Saturday, May 28th Where: Just Cupcakes, 261 Town Center Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Free and open to the public. - April 07, 2011 - PeytonRack

Howard Alan Events Presents The Mandarin Art Festival on April 23-24, 2011

Award-winning festival promoter Howard Alan Events returns to Jacksonville this spring with a wide array of original art on display and available for sale during the 43rd Annual Mandarin Art Festival April 23 – 24, 2011. - April 07, 2011 - Howard Alan Events

Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Leonardo da Vinci the Universal Genius from the New Series the Gallery of the Masters on DVD April 26

From the Gallery of The Masters Series Leonardo da Vinci: The Universal Genius Available on DVD April 26 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Leonardo da Vinci The Universal Genius from their new series The Gallery of The Masters. This illuminating program presents an overview of... - April 04, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Michelangelo: Captured in Stone from the Series the Gallery of the Masters on DVD April 26

From the Gallery of The Masters Series Michelangelo: Captured in Stone Available On DVD April 26 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Michelangelo: Captured in Stone from their new series The Gallery of The Masters. This informative and entertaining documentary about the preeminent... - April 04, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Vers la Lumière:  Paul M. Cote / Solo Exhibition

Chelsea’s Agora Gallery is proud to announce the return of Paul M. Cote in Vers la Lumière, a Solo Exhibition. Scheduled to run from April 19, 2011 through May 10, 2011, the collection will display Paul’s beautiful textures. Paul M. Cote’s sculptural paintings portray... - April 04, 2011 - Agora Gallery

Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release from the Sites of the World’s Culture Series: Stonehenge and Megalithic Cultures on DVD April 26

Sites of the World’s Culture Series: Stonehenge and Megalithic Cultures on DVD April 26 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release from the Sites of the World’s Culture Series: Stonehenge and Megalithic Cultures. The film focuses on Stonehenge, the symbol of megalithic culture and... - March 31, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Outhouse Exhibit Services Touring Live Tarantula Exhibit

The only traveling exhibit of its kind; a unique opportunity to view many different types of live tarantulas while learning about their life habits and habitats. - March 30, 2011 - Outhouse Exhibit Services

The Astleford Restoration Studio Introduces Economic Stimulus Plan for Antique Dealers

The Astleford Restoration Studio introduces a four part economic stimulus plan to assist antique and collectible dealers and estate auction resellers with boosting their sales and increasing their profits. - March 29, 2011 - The Astleford Restoration Studio

Pierce Ball Gallery Announces the "Art of the Car" Show for Spring 2011

"Cars are a study in elegant design details. I had in my minds' eye a show that celebrated those details and was able to find 3 artists that were perfect for this show," says Elizabeth P. Ball, director of the Pierce Ball Gallery - March 26, 2011 - Pierce Ball Gallery

Embodiments of Emotions in Did Dontzoff's Passionate Art at Agora Gallery

Did Dontzoff is a contemporary artist and a dancer who creates splendid dynamic paintings using simple colors, blue and black, and mix in the zest of a vibrant red, to provide the viewers with something they will want to consume anew every day. His work assures that vision comes first, creates our first impressions, influences our thoughts and develops our emotions. - March 25, 2011 - Agora Gallery

InnovationErie: Design Competition 2011, Erie Art Museum Seeking Bright Ideas

People are inventing the future everyday, and some of them are right here in Pennsylvania. If you're one of them, there’s a chance to take your bright idea and turn it into a reality. Now in its third year, InnovationErie Design Competition is a collaborative effort among professionals in... - March 23, 2011 - Erie Art Museum

Recycled Arts Contest Rewards Thrifty Artists

Delphi Glass announces a new art contest asking artists to create glass art from recycled supplies. Entries accepted until April 30th. - March 20, 2011 - Delphi Glass Corporation

Erie Art Museum Now Accepting Works for the 88th Annual Spring Show

Works are currently being accepted for the Erie Art Museum’s 88th Annual Spring Show, a regional juried exhibit, running April 16 through June 26, 2011 in the Erie Art Museum’s new Main Gallery, accessed from the new entrance on 5th Street. All artists residing within 250 miles of Erie... - March 20, 2011 - Erie Art Museum

Park West Gallery Brings Art Appreciation to Detroit Public Schools

Park West Gallery Director Morris Shapiro inspires Thirkell Elementary students with art lecture, donation - March 19, 2011 - Park West Gallery

Park West Gallery Inspires Seattle Students with Celebrity Artist Noah

Park West Gallery provides art enrichment, donation to the International School - March 18, 2011 - Park West Gallery

Studio Art Classes Forming Now at the Erie Art Museum

Studio art classes are forming now for the spring semester at Erie Art Museum. Many classes and workshops begin the week of March 28, 2011, including a broad range of classes for kids and adults, beginners to virtuosos. Quarterly sessions last three to ten weeks, and professional artists teach all... - March 18, 2011 - Erie Art Museum