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PhotographyCorner.com Announces 2009 Photograph of the Year Contest with $10,000 in Prizes
PhotographyCorner.com announces the 2009 Photograph of the Year contest, featuring nine sponsors with $10,000 in prizes available to be won including a grand prize valued at $3,250. The contest is free to enter, with submissions accepted via email. Full rules and details available at www.photographycorner.com. - December 16, 2009 - PhotographyCorner.com
Beige Walls Are Out. Red Red Robot Murals Are in.
Look out, the robots are coming. Red Red Robot Murals has opened its doors in Delaware, bringing imaginative wall art and living space to savvy individuals and businesses who have had enough of beige. Local artists Arian Gimbutas and Amy Asher founded Red Red Robot murals after creating an... - December 16, 2009 - Red Red Robot Murals
Austin Art Space Announces Call to Artists for 5th Annual ‘For the Love of Art’ Juried Exhibit
Austin Art Space Gallery and Studios officially opened submissions for the 5th Annual ‘For the Love of Art” Juried Exhibit. The show is one of three juried shows held each year at the gallery that have drawn entries from as far away as New Zealand, France and Alaska. The subject matter... - December 10, 2009 - Austin Art Space
iGavel Holiday Highlights Online Sales From December 8th, 2009
iGavel is pleased to present its Holiday Sales, featuring items that are offered in Fresh@iGavel and in our Art and Photography Book Auction presented by Daniel Cooney Fine Art. The auctions will take place from now through the end of December at iGavel.com. Other auctions taking place during this time are European and Russian Antiques presented by Antika Gallery, and Fine Silver and Decorative Arts Auction presented by Witherell’s. - December 10, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
New Exhibit at Green House Gallery: "Home for the Holidays"
The Green House Gallery’s “Home for the Holidays” show features the work of Lois Morton. New, highly original art exalts holiday beauty in the private-life setting. In an age of mass-produced holiday decor, the gallery’s personal touch stands out. - December 09, 2009 - Green House Gallery
Tread Softly Ink Welcome Artist Kim Fay
Tread Softly Ink is pleased to be representing internationally renowned fine artist and muralist, Kim Fay, at Tread Softly Ink. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.treadsoftlyink.com. - December 05, 2009 - Tread Softly Ink
Artspace’s Eighth Annual Collectors Gala Raises $100,000
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the eighth annual Collectors Gala raised approximately $100,000 to benefit Artspace exhibitions, educational programming, and community outreach to children and adults in difficult circumstances. More than 400... - December 05, 2009 - Artspace
House Portrait Artist in Gisborne, New Zealand
House portrait and landscape artist Leisa Collins' most recent New Zealand tour stop was the Gisborne area where she visited family and tended to another artistic painting spree. “I've been in Auckland, Rotorua, Gisborne, Christchurch, Mt Cook and more, but Gisborne takes top prize when it comes to homes and gardens with personality!" said Leisa. - December 04, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
House Portraits in Rotorua, New Zealand
A quick stop over in Rotorua to see family turned into a house portrait and landscape painting spree for New Zealand artist Leisa Collins. “I recently toured 11,000 km across America on a painting tour and in just the last several weeks have been all over the north and south islands of New... - December 03, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
Local Artist’s Work Recognized by the Pastel Journal
Vinita Jain, a local artist specializing in acrylic and pastel painting, has received third prize in the 11th annual Pastel 100 competition. - December 03, 2009 - Vinita Jain
Desilusionado - The Forgotten Voices/Voces Olvidadas @ the Centro Civico Cultural Dominicano Gallery in Harlem
Desilusionado is an intimate window into what binds and celebrates the two cultures sharing Hispaniola. - December 02, 2009 - Donald Giovany
The Gallery Group at The Art Institute of Jacksonville Presents the Annual Best of AI Jacksonville Juried Student Art Exhibition
The Art Institute of Jacksonville to Host Opening Reception for Annual Student Art Show on Thursday December 3, 2009. - December 02, 2009 - The Art Institute of Jacksonville
Art Basel Exhibition Featuring Controversial Artist Jay Lonewolf in a Celebration of Art and the Full Moon December 4, 2009 at the Cummings Group Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale
Jay Lonewolf's final exhibition of the year will feature the full controversial series Wall Street Totems – including "Lady Recession," "Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead," "Nessum Dorma," "Voodoo Economics," "Four Eyes" and "Wall Street Totem" and a few pieces that challenge our understanding of human nature and the mind of the aficionado. - December 01, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
Artist Joshua Barber Exhibits in "Advent" Art Show in Bristol, England
Joshua Barber, painter of modern icons, joins a group of international artists exhibiting work in the Bristol "Advent" show. - December 01, 2009 - Barber Fine Art
Gallery KH Presents a New Abstract Exhibition by Rick Stevens
The prominent Chicago gallery will feature over 20 new abstract paintings - November 26, 2009 - Gallery KH
Second Annual Small Works Exhibition at Gallery KH in Chicago
Gallery KH artists focus on smaller works in time for the holiday gift giving season - November 26, 2009 - Gallery KH
Chris Cella PR Announces the Evanston Holiday Art Exhibition to Feature Chicago Painter Greg Page
Original oil paintings by Chicago Impressionist painter Greg Allen Page will be showcased at a holiday art exhibition at the Orrington Hotel in Evanston, Illinois, on Friday, December 11 at 7pm - November 26, 2009 - Chris Cella PR
Park West Gallery Launches Tim Yanke Website
Features Fine Art and Exclusive Video Footage - November 26, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Merry Art at Main The Main Gallery's Annual Holiday Show and Sale
On November 25th, 2009, The Main Gallery is happy to present their annual holiday show and sale, with many unique and interesting gifts for your holiday shopping. The opening reception will be on December 5th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with refreshments and live music. The show runs through December... - November 25, 2009 - The Main Gallery
Peter Booth "Film Star" for Auction, from the Short Film Setting the Art World Alight, Possession(s) Starring Laurence Fuller
Possession(s) starring Laurence Fuller launches with the sale of the famous Peter Booth painting. For a link to the film trailer: http://www.laurencefuller.com/Possession.html. "A powerful short film that explores the nature of desire, obsession and possession." - Film INK. - November 23, 2009 - OIL Films
Visual Artist Stops Into Aoraki Mt Cook Village in New Zealand to Support Children and Art
Artist Leisa Collins, while retracing her painting tour footsteps of 30 years ago in New Zealand, stopped into the Aoraki Mt Cook School to support of children and art and give an impromptu watercolor lesson to the students and show them her own original watercolor house portraits and landscape paintings. - November 23, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
The Gallery at 764 West Hosts Ten Local Artists – Original Gifts Art Show “WassailWest Gift Gallery”
The Gallery at 764 West Hosts “WassailWest Gift Gallery,” Ten local artists exhibit original art for gift giving. Exhibition opens on December 3 and runs through December 24. An artist reception is on December 3 from 6 to 9 PM during New Braunfels Wassailfest. - November 22, 2009 - 764 West Art Gallery
Irvine MINI Introduces New Mascot, MINIWeen: Artist Mark Paul Deren Creates New Ween!mal Exclusively for the Orange County Dealership
MINI is proud to introduce its new mascot, MINIWeen, created by artist Mark Paul Deren, better known as Madsteez. Known for his colorful, graffiti-style art and animal hybrids called Ween!mals, Madsteez not only created MINIWeen, he will also be painting a MINI Cooper with his distinctive art. The... - November 21, 2009 - Irvine BMW
Chris Cella PR Announces That Chicago Artist Greg Page is Now Offering Prints of Original Paintings for Sale
As the holidays rapidly approach, prints by Chicago impressionist painter Greg Allen Page are both a thoughtful and one of a kind gift for anyone. - November 21, 2009 - Chris Cella PR
John Nieman Explores the Gap Between Image and Meaning in the Persistence of Form at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature New York Realist, John Nieman, in The Persistence of Form. The exhibition is scheduled to run from November 20, 2009 through December 11, 2009 (opening reception: Thursday, December 3, 2009). John Nieman’s crisp paintings of everyday objects are... - November 20, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Sweet New Children's Book from Katie Roser
A cute and sweet children's reader written and illustrated by Katie Roser just released on Amazon.com - November 19, 2009 - Katie Roser Artistic Services
New Zealand Artist Leisa Collins Returns Home to Exhibit Art with a Message and House Portrait Works
After two decades of social activism that took her to the four corners of the globe and gave her a firsthand view of diverse cultures and social inequities, Leisa Collins, has taken up her paintbrush again and recently returned to New Zealand and her full-time art career. Leisa is now combining... - November 18, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
5th Annual ‘12buy12’ Exhibit at Austin Art Space Gallery to Showcase 89 Works from 46 Artists, Dec. 1-21, 2009
Continuing a tradition from Austin Art Space’s predecessor, Artspoken, the year-old gallery will host the 5th Annual “12buy12” Show. The traditional event is a juried exhibition and sale of art no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches created by artists from Texas, the U.S and around... - November 18, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Papercut & Ketubah Artist Archie Granot Launches Revamped Website
Master Israeli papercut artist Archie Granot recently inaugurated a new website that displays many of his beautiful Jewish art creations. - November 18, 2009 - Archie Granot Papercuts
Gallery Night- Holiday Edition
Galleries throughout town usher in the holiday shopping season with a holiday edition of Gallery Night on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, from 7-9 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 14, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Local Artist Earns Honorable Mention at Page-Walker Arts and History Center Galleries
Vinita Jain, a local artist specializing in acrylic and pastel painting, has her painting titled “Swirling Clouds” on display at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center Galleries, located at 119 Ambassador Loop in Cary until Monday, Nov. 30. Jain’s painting won an honorable... - November 14, 2009 - Vinita Jain
"Variations" Exhibition at Le Méridien Malta
Two Maltese artists, Paul Galea and Carmel Bonello, show their latest works. - November 14, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Nationally Known Oregon Artist, Lindy Gruger Hanson, is Represented by Tumalo Art Co. Gallery of Central Oregon
Tumalo Art Co. gallery located in Bend, Oregon, announces the signing of a representation agreement with nationally known Oregon artist, Lindy Gruger Hanson. - November 14, 2009 - Art by Lindy
The Post and Lintel On-Line Art Gallery Offers Archival Quality Art Prints from Established and Emerging Artists
www.thepostandlintel.com is an exclusive on-line art gallery that offers quality archival artist prints by established and emerging artists. The post and lintel is owned and operated by an artist/art teacher from Harrisburg, Pa. - November 14, 2009 - The Post and Lintel
Acclaimed International Artists in Tallaght
RUA RED's impressive Gallery 1 space is hosting work from acclaimed artists Antony Gormley and Amanda Coogan as part of the new exhibition 'Figuring It Out'. The exhibition curated by Tallaght Community Arts and Jobstown Community College is made up of works from IMMA's National Collection. Opens Tues 17th Nov until Sat 5th Dec. - November 13, 2009 - RUA RED
Artspace Names Eighth Annual Collectors Gala Presenting and Event Sponsors
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP will be the presenting sponsors, and Novella Clinical will serve as an event sponsor for the eighth annual Collectors Gala to be held... - November 13, 2009 - Artspace
Advance Tickets Now Available for World Premiere of 217 Films’ New Documentary "John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!"
Advance tickets are now available for the December 2009 world premiere of 217 Films’ new documentary about American master John Marin. Tickets for “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” are $7 and can be purchased in advance on the Portland Museum of Art’s website,... - November 12, 2009 - 217 Films
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: Brazilian Urban Art – from Street to Chic
Tiffany Swenson speaks with local Brazilian galleries drawing a bead on the current urban art scene looking at a few of the countries brightest stars. - November 12, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
Budget Compromises That Aren’t so Bad: Now, Millions of Self-Decorators Can Buy Prints of "Period Gilded Frames" Like They Buy Fine Art Posters
Finally, self-decorators to artists can buy paper-reproductions of “deep gilded frames” like they buy popular art posters. Made of mat board, they “pop-up” to become a three-dimensional period frame worthy of the J. Paul Getty Museum Store. Devouring decor magazines yet unable to afford a real antique frame, the readership can not purchase the likeness of an antique frame to give their abode the professional touch. - November 11, 2009 - Faux Museum, Inc.
Altering Perceptions: Art Exhibition Reinforces International Real Estate Firm's Green Message
Environmental art exhibition at 499 Park Avenue, New York City provides a unique way to communicate Hines' leadership role in sustainable development and building's Energy Star rating to tenants, visitors and staff. - November 10, 2009 - DSA Fine Arts Ltd
Jay Lonewolf's "Ashes of Pompeii" Will be Featured in an Art Basel Preview November 13, 2009 at the Cummings Group Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale
Lonewolf’s latest exhibition will showcase two new works including "Silhouette Sins" along with "Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead" his recent additions to his Wall Street Manifesto series. - November 09, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
Ape on the Moon; Contemporary Illustration Site for Those Who Love Fresh Illustration Re-Launched Along with Giclee Print Shop
Illustrator and designer Alex Mathers has re-designed and re-launched contemporary illustration site and blog Ape on the Moon. The re-design comes with a shop page, where you can buy affordable giclee prints from top artists and illustrators. The new site has also been updated with a tutorials section for those keen on learning more from the pros. - November 09, 2009 - Ape on the Moon
Historic New Jersey Homes Inspire House Portrait Painting -- Glen Rock, NJ, Part of Art with a Message Tour Across the USA
Capturing the places, faces and homes of America on camera and on canvas, Glen Rock was the most recent stop of visual artist, Leisa Collins, on her Across the USA from the Eyes of an Artist tour where she was most impressed with the historic homes of Glen Rock. - November 07, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
Art in Action National USA Tour Stops Into Lansing, Michigan -- Artist Creates House Portrait of Historic Lansing Home as Gift to City
Capturing the "places, faces and homes of America on camera and on canvas", Lansing was one of the stops of the Across the USA from the Eyes of an Artist tour for visual artist, Leisa Collins. Being that house portraits of historic buildings are of particular interest to Leisa, she was... - November 07, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
Pulptree Offers a Unique Twist on Art Prints
Pulptree.com is an outlet for artists to promote/sell their work, connect with other artists, and capitalize on new opportunities. Pulptree.com holds a bi-weekly art print contest where a winner will be selected and showered with a gift of $200. Highly rated and much talked about submissions will also be made into prints, and will be available for purchase. Artists who have their submissions printed will receive $10 for each print sold. - November 06, 2009 - PULPTREE INC
Chris Cella PR Announces That Impressionist Painter Greg Page Continues to Turn Heads of Art Aficionados
Chicago impressionist painter Greg Allen Page only began painting full time five years ago, and since has completed 60 original oil paintings and is quickly earning a name for himself within the art world - November 06, 2009 - Chris Cella PR
Highlights of November, 2009 Auctions on iGavel.com
During the month of November, 2009, iGavel is hosting a diverse group of online auctions. Highlights include the Ruggiero & Associates Fall Auction. This auction is the Estate of Elizabeth Cramer of Charlotte, NC, and Palm Beach, FL. She and her husband collected extensively in France after WWII while there for a diplomatic post. - November 06, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Artspace’s Eighth Annual Collectors Gala Tickets and Table Sponsorships on Sale
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that tickets and table sponsorships are still available for the eighth annual Collectors Gala on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The tickets are available for $125 per person, and table sponsorships are still... - November 06, 2009 - Artspace
Annapolis Artist Releases Art from Lynne Cheney's Book "We The People"
Annapolis artist Greg Harlin agrees to release 15 prints of each watercolor from the book We The People. - November 05, 2009 - Annapolis Collection Gallery
Scottsdale Art Gallery Presents "Like No Other Art Show and Sale" on November 14th
Art Source for Design presents a celebration of one-of-a-kind fine art and fine crafts with unique art show and sale. - November 04, 2009 - Art Source for Design