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Park West Gallery Receives 2010 Best of Southfield Award

Art gallery recognized for second year in a row. - March 22, 2010 - Park West Gallery

TheOneRing.net Radio Show Welcomes Ted Nasmith This Sunday, March 21st on BlogTalkRadio.com

Internationally renowned artist Ted Nasmith on TheOneRing.net Radio Show Sunday March 21st at 2PM ET. - March 19, 2010 - The One Ring Inc.

Austin Art Space Announces Call to Artists for 2nd Annual "What Texas Means to Me" Awards Show

Austin Art Space Gallery and Studios officially opened submissions for the 2nd Annual ‘What Texas Means to Me’ Juried Awards Show. The entry deadline is June 1 for the exhibit that runs July 2 – August 28, 2010. - March 19, 2010 - Austin Art Space

Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” Turned Into Modern Art

cNoteART will produce 100 Archival, Limited Edition cNOTE Prints of Bob Marley’s song, “Redemption Song.” - March 19, 2010 - cNoteART

The Quill Guild Announces Swimming With Wings, the Debut Novel from American Author Lee Libro

Amazon’s CreateSpace has published "Swimming With Wings" by Lee Libro, the author’s debut novel. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Literary Fiction and New Age Fiction categories is available retail via online via Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble (Bn.com), CreateSpace and in eBook format from Amazon Kindle. Wholesale purchases can be made through Ingram, Baker’s & Taylor and The Quill Guild. Webpages were launched simultaneously with the book’s publication. - March 16, 2010 - The Quill Guild

Watercolor Exhibit Scheduled for El Dorado Nature Center

Long Beach watercolor artist will exhibit at El Dorado Nature Center throughout the month of June. All of her watercolors for sale are original artwork -- prints may be ordered. Subject matter includes landscapes, florals and animals. - March 15, 2010 - Watercolors For Sale Online

Sculpture Remnants Still at Large: Good Samaritan Turns in Detail Photos to Police

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft and destruction of a three hundred pound, three and one half foot bronze sculpture by artist Mimi Sammis, a TV host of National PBS show “Love to Paint with Mimi.” The photos taken by the Good Samaritan depicted the two men... - March 13, 2010 - Anne Mimi Samis LLC

Creiger Group Art Consultants Launches Their New Blog to Help Introduce Artists to: Ten Proven Strategies for Promoting Art on the Internet by Joyce Creiger

Joyce Creiger has been working with artists for over 37 years to introduce their work to designers, architects, private collectors, corporate art consultants, corporate art curators, hospitals, hotels, museums and galleries. In this blog she hopes to give additional insights to artists looking to help promote their own work. In this economy, it is essential that an artist keep their name in front of all of these individuals using whatever methods are available. - March 12, 2010 - Creiger Group Art Consultants

Fine Art from iGavel Associates, Estates and Other Owners, Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com Until March 23rd, 2010

iGavel Auctions is pleased to present their online auction of ‘Fine Art from iGavel Associates, Estates and Other Owners.’ The auction will take place through March 23rd at iGavelAuctions.com. - March 12, 2010 - iGavel, Inc.

American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) Presents Out of This World a Centennial Celebration - Eugene Von Bruenchenhein

The American Visionary Art Museum AVAM announces a year-long centennial celebration of visionary artist Eugene Von Bruenchenhein. AVAM is dedicated to production of yearly, thematic exhibitions that provide an ideal forum for public exploration of all the grand themes that have inspired human... - March 12, 2010 - American Visionary Art Museum

Thinking About Stuff in an Intellectual Way: Kids as Curators Opens in Erie Art Museum Annex Gallery

Now in its 6th year, the very popular Kids as Curators exhibit has a new batch of middle school students and their teachers, this time thinking about their stuff in an intellectual way. Each year for the exhibit, the Erie Art Museum forges a unique partnership with three local middle schools... - March 12, 2010 - Erie Art Museum

Power of a Song: an Evening of Ballads, Courage and Hope

The Erie Art Museum’s Contemporary Music Series presents The Power of a Song—An Evening of Ballads, Courage and Hope at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 411 State Street, on Thursday, March 25 at 7 p.m. The concert, featuring an evening of poignant and stirring song, dance and folk music... - March 12, 2010 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Announces Spring Classes

Spring Semester beings March 29, 2010. - March 11, 2010 - Erie Art Museum

NuU Medspa Support Local Chicago Theatre, Infusion Theatre Co.

NuU Medspa help support Infusion Theatre Co. for their third consecutive year, kick off season 2010-2011, with silent auction donations that will benefit theatre infused with many facets of entertainment. Now in their fourth year, Infusion Theatre has already made a name for themselves in... - March 10, 2010 - NuU Unlimited

Hot Off the Kavanah Press.. Abstract Expressionist, Marlene Burns, Debuts Her Hebrew Prayer Series

Kavanah Press creates fine art reproduction of Marlene Burns' abstract paintings in suitable for framing as well as fine art greeting card products. - March 10, 2010 - Kavanah Press

Clara Berta Studio City Mixed Media Abstract Artist Launches New Interior Designer Series

Clara Berta (www.bertaart.com), Studio City mixed media abstract artist, launches a new interior designer series incorporating textures, writings and exotic materials that evoke an inspiring atmosphere. - March 05, 2010 - BertaART

Major Contemporary Mosaic Art Exhibition at Navy Pier

See the beauty of contemporary fine art mosaics at Navy Pier in the Smith Museum of Stained Glass, now through April 30, 2010. - March 05, 2010 - Society of American Mosaic Artists

San Pablo Arts District Fund Announces Storefront Installation by Oakland Artist Michael Louis Young

San Pablo Arts District Fund (SPAD), an Oakland based non-profit organization, begins its storefront art program with a collaborative installation by Oakland artist Michael Louis Young. 5512, a vacant storefront on San Pablo Avenue in economy-stricken North Oakland's Golden Gate District, is being transformed into SOS/SOL, a dynamic multimedia installation. SOS/SOL explores a narrative of sorrow and solitude on the high seas. The beautified storefronts lessen blight and undesired activities. - March 05, 2010 - San Pablo Arts District Fund

Gallery Night: Abstract Thinking. Glasses Clinking.

Abstract thinking, glasses clinking, free admission, artist demos, tasty bites and live music combine for Gallery Night on Friday, March 12 from 7-10 p.m. Hosted by the Erie Art Museum, Gallery Night features a tour of eight local galleries, each with an exciting array of activities for the whole... - March 04, 2010 - Erie Art Museum

Goodies Two shoes and Idyllic World at Dot Fiftyone Galley

“Goody Two-Shoes”, an exhibition of new work by Leslie Gabaldon and “An Idyllic World”, by Maria Cristina Carbonell. (Project Room). “Goody Two-Shoes” and “An Idyllic World”, March 13th through April 30th, 2010 at Dot Fiftyone Gallery, 51 N.W. 36th Street, in the Wynwood Arts District. Following the March 13th opening reception, gallery hours will be Monday-Friday, 12 P.M. to 7 P.M. On Saturdays private viewings will be available by appointment. - March 04, 2010 - Dot Fiftyone Gallery

Y*explore Yosemite Adventures Announces 2010 Yosemite Twin Valleys Waterfall Workshops

Photography and Naturalist Workshops in Hetch Hetchy and Yosemite Valley May 14-16, 2010 - March 03, 2010 - Y explore Yosemite Adventures

pARTy Like a Rockstar - Erie Art Museum Benefit Event

Be metal. Be Diva. Be Glam. Be Old School or New Wave, or whatever suits your inner rockstar, at the Erie Art Museum’s “pARTy like a rock star” event on March 6, 2010. - March 03, 2010 - Erie Art Museum

City of Santa Fe Creative Tourism and Heritage Hotels Announce "Meet Our Local Artists," a Series of Conversations and Demonstrations, March 15 – April 9

The Hotel Plaza Real, 125 Washington Avenue, will host artists participating in the Creative Tourism Initiative for a series of demonstrations and conversations offered free to the public. Starting at 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, March 15 – April 9, artists will provide a demonstration... - March 03, 2010 - City of Santa Fe Arts Commission

The Gallery at 764 West, Casa del Parque Gallery, and The Windmill Restaurant Hosts Scott Jarisch & Jean Longone - “Partners in Art”

Scott Jarisch and Jean Longone join together in the exhibition, “Partners in Art” at The Gallery at 764 West, which includes collaborations and individual works in oil, acrylics, watercolor, photography, ceramics, sculpture, glass, drawing, digital imaging and mixed media. In honor of... - March 02, 2010 - 764 West Art Gallery

Enchanted Studio® Launches Fine Art Greeting Cards with a Difference; They Are Indistinguishable from the Original Artworks

Fantasy and fairy art designs by the artist Lillian Fioretzi are brought together in a new range of museum quality greetings cards. They are fully illustrated and hand signed by the artist. - March 02, 2010 - Enchanted Studio

SWAN Day Celebration Honors Women in the Arts

March 27th marks the second anniversary of SWAN Day, a celebration that honors Women Artists. - February 28, 2010 - The Chakra Shack

Erie Art Museum Presents Ethnic Heritage Ensemble in Concert: Chicago Jazz Legends

The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series presents a special concert of the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble on Wednesday March 3, 2010 at 8 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum in the second floor annex. After 35 years, the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble is still serving their special brand of 21st century Griot... - February 27, 2010 - Erie Art Museum

On March 5th, 2010 Raleigh's Designbox Presents Move Me: a Collection by Artist Lauren Pegram

In March, Designbox welcomes Raleigh artist Lauren Pegram for a special solo exhibition. A self-described "pink painted plastic soldier," Lauren Pegram fights a war armed with the only thing she knows to fight with: an insatiable thirst for knowledge and truth. The only peace she finds comes in the form of creating. Sensually provoking, Lauren Pegram's art work engages her audience visually, physically, and audibly in this collection, titled 'move me.' - February 26, 2010 - Lauren Pegram

Reiko Sakai Paints Impressionistic Legends in the Matrix of the Mind at Agora Gallery

Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Japanese artist, Reiko Sakai, in The Matrix of the Mind. The exhibition is scheduled to run from February 26, 2010 through March 19, 2010 (opening reception: Thursday, March 04, 2010). - February 26, 2010 - Agora Gallery

Fold7 Digital Develop Online Art Magazine - the World Through Art

Integrated communications agency Fold7 are commissioned to build and launch new online art magazine, The World Through Art - February 26, 2010 - Fold7

An Exhibition for Everyone - New Works by Gallery Artists Opens at Gallery KH in Chicago

Chicago's Gallery KH unveils new works by gallery artists for the Friday, February 26th opening - February 25, 2010 - Gallery KH

Everard and Company Presents Polish and European Art Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com Until March 4th, 2010

Everard and Company is pleased to present their online auction of "Fine Art and Antiques from Southern Estates and Various Owners." The auction will take place through March 4th at iGavelAuctions.com. - February 24, 2010 - iGavel, Inc.

Delphi Kicks Off Its Annual Art Glass Festival March 27th

Delphi Glass, the complete source for glass art, announces its 19th Annual Art Glass Festival beginning Sat. March 27, 2010 at the Delphi Creativity Center in Lansing. Art Glass Festival showcases the work of many glass artists from beginners to professionals in eleven different categories. Held in... - February 24, 2010 - Delphi Glass Corporation

Gallery Show of Handmade Furniture Will Benefit Renowned Boston Crafts School

Gallery NAGA Helps North Bennet Street School Celebrate 125 Years. School Was Founded to Teach Woodworking Skills, American Customs and Culture to European Immigrants Arriving in Boston in the Late 19th Century. - February 24, 2010 - North Bennet Street School

Objects as Color: Paintings by Malcolm Christhilf

Malcolm Christhilf finds exceptional beauty in the commonplace. His still life paintings transform everyday objects into remarkable things. Viewers find themselves noticing qualities – color, transparency, sparkle, luster – that they regularly and complacently ignore in the actual objects. Christhilf’s lush renderings slow us down, and make us look afresh at the world around us. - February 21, 2010 - Erie Art Museum

Mainly Clay and Clay on Paper

The exhibition “Mainly Clay” and” Clay on Paper,” featuring four ceramic artists, Doris Fischer-Colbrie, Nina Koepcke, Susan Wolf, and Pixie Couch, one photographer, Bob Terrebonne and one painter, Nancy Terrebonne opens at The Main Gallery on February 17th, 2010 and runs through March 21st, 2010. The gallery, located at 1018 Main Street, in Redwood City, will host a reception for the artists on Saturday, February 20th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - February 20, 2010 - The Main Gallery

Park West Gallery Launches Dominic Pangborn Website

Features Fine Art and Exclusive Video Footage. - February 19, 2010 - Park West Gallery

The Gallery at 764 West Hosts Robin Moratti – Solo Art Exhibition “Bom Olho”

The Gallery at 764 West Hosts “Bom Olho”, a solo art exhibition for Robin Moratti, opening on April 10 and running through May 10. An artist reception is on April 10 from 5 to 9 PM featuring live classical flamenco music played by Josh Barrios. The Spirit of Sharing Food Bank in New Braunfels, Texas will receive a percentage of all proceeds. - February 17, 2010 - 764 West Art Gallery

New Chelsea Gallery Gives Emerging Artists Unprecedented Opportunities During Economic Downturn

571 Projects promotes dynamic emerging and mid-career artists through rotating single-artist shows. In an effort to participate in sustaining the work of significant artists, 571 Projects is creating a forum at a time when established contemporary galleries are diminishing their stable of artists. 571 Projects is currently featuring New Orleans artist Jan Gilbert in her New York debut. The Closing Reception for this current show will take place on March 18, 6-9pm. - February 15, 2010 - 571 Projects

Haitian Artwork at The Northwest Nature Shop

The Northwest Nature Shop has been carrying Haitian oil drum artwork for years and with the recent catastrophe in Haiti now donates 100% of the profits from their sales directly to the artisans. - February 15, 2010 - Northwest Nature Shop

Latest Latin American Art Investment News

Latin American Art Investment: Alternative Latin Investor Speaks with Latin American Art Museum of Amersfoort (LAKMA) - February 14, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor

Menaul Fine Art Gallery Hosts Ideas of March ASID Interior Designers Showing

Menaul Fine Art Galley (http://www.menaul-art.com) hosts the “Ideas of March” ASID Interior Designer four week exhibit opening March 17, 2010, an event offering the public a unique artistic visual opportunity. - February 12, 2010 - Menaul Fine Art

Lotus Masks Announces the Launch of New Products, Masks, and Statues to Its Website

Lotus Masks, an online supplier of exotic Tibetan, Indonesian & African Masks has announced the launch of new products, masks, and statues to its website. - February 12, 2010 - Lotus Masks

Park West Gallery Valentine's Day Collection

Jewelry treasures and fine art make perfect Valentine's Day gifts - February 11, 2010 - Park West Gallery

Auschwitz Survivor's Death Inspires Holocaust Exhibition for Muizz Gallery

WWII concentration camp survivor will never see the art shaped by his memory. - February 11, 2010 - Muizz Gallery

Local BounceU to Hold Create and BounceSM Camp

Fun and Structure for February Break. - February 10, 2010 - BounceU Farmingdale

Sculptor and Plein Air Artist Cindy Debold and Nature Photographer Trish Nerdy Join Austin Art Space

The Austin Art Space artists-in-residence cooperative has expanded to include sculptor and plein air artist Cindy Debold and nature photographer Trish Nedry, bringing the total number of studio artists up to ten. The studio has broadened its scope markedly since the beginning of the year, adding a... - February 10, 2010 - Austin Art Space