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Local Artist’s Work on Display at Visual Art Exchange Exhibit
Vinita Jain (www.vinitajain.net), a local artist specializing in acrylic and pastel painting, has announced that her soft pastel painting titled “Reflection II” will be on display as part of the Visual Art Exchange Exhibit “Imagine” from Friday, Feb. 5 until Thursday, Feb. - February 07, 2010 - Vinita Jain
Austin Art Space Artists Set to Auction Artwork to Benefit Faith in Action Caregivers – Southwest Austin
Six of Austin Art Space’s resident artists have joined together to support services that enhance the independence and quality of life for older adults. Each artist has donated a work that will be auctioned off by the Faith in Action Caregivers-Southwest Austin on February 18, 2010. Other... - February 06, 2010 - Austin Art Space
Your Door & More Illustrator Selected as New Hope Valley Railway Artist in Residence
Your Door & More (www.yourdoorandmore.com) has announced that owner and illustrator Brenda Priest is serving as artist in residence at New Hope Valley Railway and Railroad Museum in New Hill, N.C. As artist in residence, Priest creates pen-and-ink renderings of the cabooses and engines of the... - February 06, 2010 - Your Door & More
The Gallery Group at The Art Institute of Jacksonville Presents Dustin Harewood’s Recent Portraits
The Art Institute of Jacksonville to Host Opening Reception for Local Artist Dustin Harewood on Thursday February 11, 2010 - February 04, 2010 - The Art Institute of Jacksonville
Pre-Publication of 3 New Paula Scher Screenprints & Paula Scher: Maps Screenprints 2006-2010 Exhibit
Stendhal Gallery is announcing the pre-publication of 3 New Paula Scher Limited Edition Screenprints; Israel, South America and The World II. Stendhal Gallery new exhibition opening February 4 - March 27, Paula Scher: Maps Screenprints 2006-2010 - February 04, 2010 - Stendhal Gallery
Visual Voices Art Exhibit Returns to Schuster Center
KeyBank African-American Arts Festival honors Dayton visual artists. - February 04, 2010 - Victoria Theatre Association
Colorlight Creative's Terri Clauss Art Opens New Santa Fe Drive Gallery
Art Opening:Terri Clauss, former owner of Color & Light Gallery is featured this month. Her series of 10 large digital giclee prints from vintage slides opens Arco Iris Gallery's first first Friday art walk in Denver's Santa Fe Drive art district. Her creative influence is beginning to be felt all over central Denver through a number of creative ventures including Colorado Easy Mix Organic Bake Mixes available at the Farmers' Market at 200 Santa Fe Dr. Saturdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - February 03, 2010 - Colorlight Creative
Dot Fiftyone Gallery Proudly Presents: "FUSION", an Exhibition of New Work by Leonel Matheu
Dot Fiftyone Gallery presents: “FUSION”, an exhibition of new work by Leonel Matheu. Cocktail opening reception Saturday February 13 from 7:30 PM to 11PM, in concordance with Second Saturdays Wynwood Arts District Gallery Walk 51 NW 36 Street Miami, Fl 33127. - February 02, 2010 - Dot Fiftyone Gallery
New Zealand House Portraits Artist Returns to Lansing, Michigan
After a three month working holiday in the New Zealand summer, house portrait and landscape artist Leisa Collins returned to Lansing, Michigan this week to experience sub-zero conditions and a temperature drop of 90 degrees. Born and raised in Auckland, Leisa returned to New Zealand to visit... - February 02, 2010 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
Local Artist’s Work Chosen for Exhibit in North to South Juried Competition
Vinita Jain (www.vinitajain.net), a local artist specializing in acrylic and pastel painting, has announced that her painting titled “Fire in the Sky” will be on display at the First Annual North to South Juried Competition from Friday, Feb. 5 until Thursday, Feb. 25, taking place at... - January 31, 2010 - Vinita Jain
Wendt Gallery Announces It's Grand Opening in New York City
Wendt Gallery, Portico at Wendt. Inaugural Exhibition February 5th – March 13th 2010. Opening Reception - February 5th, 6-8pm. - January 29, 2010 - Wendt Gallery
MuseumPublicity.com Website Launched
Museum Publicity News Publishing Service. - January 29, 2010 - Museum Publicity
Austin Art Space Announces 49 Winners in ‘For the Love of Art” 5th Annual Juried Show, February 8-27, 2010
Austin Art Space announced the selection of art work to be featured in its fifth annual ‘For the Love of Art’ show running February 8-27, 2010. The traditional event is a juried exhibition and sale featuring the artists’ varying interpretations or representations of love. Love... - January 29, 2010 - Austin Art Space
Austin Art Space Artist Valerie Walden Chosen for 2010 Austin Pastel Society Juried Member Exhibition
A new painting by Valerie Walden will be included in the 2010 Annual Austin Pastel Society Member Exhibition. “I Hear the Whistle Blowing” features a dramatic, mountain-side train in Skagway, AK. The exhibition runs March 8 through May 1, 2010. - January 28, 2010 - Austin Art Space
Santa Cruz Art Bike Ride First Friday
Slimm Buick, a Bay Area artist, and friends will be hosting an “Art Bike Ride” on Friday, April 2, beginning at 5:30pm (and monthly thereafter). The group will take off from the parking lot of Rite Aid/Whole Foods on Soquel Avenue and Branciforte, and head from location to location... - January 28, 2010 - Slimm Buick, DJ, Artist, Entertainer
DeZon Media Presents the All-Star Weekend Celebrity Tattoo Suite & "Tattoo Magazine" Photo Shoot
The Tattoo Suite will be a completely private and super VIP experience with guests being hand picked to attend. The intimate group of celebrities, entertainment industry elite & tastemakers who decide to participate will enjoy a fun, relaxing and discreet atmosphere with first class service and the highest caliber of luxury amenities. And most importantly, there will be lots of fun to be had. - January 26, 2010 - DeZon Media
FIFI Projects NYC Presents Ends With The Sea
FIFI projects NYC first show of 2010 titled "Ends With The Sea" - January 23, 2010 - FIFI projects
Park West Gallery Winter Collection
Fine artwork, sports memorabilia, Japanese woodcuts, animation art and designer jewelry featured. - January 23, 2010 - Park West Gallery
iGavel Presents Ceramics & Works of Art from The Gardiner Museum & Other Owners, Now Live on iGavel.com Until February 2nd, 2010
iGavel is pleased to present Ceramics & Works of Art from The Gardiner Museum & Other Owners. The auction is ongoing through February 2nd, 2010 at www.iGavel.com. There will be a live exhibition at the iGavel Gallery, in New York City, on Monday through Friday, January 25-29 from 10am to 5pm. The gallery is located at 229 East 120th Street, in New York City. - January 22, 2010 - iGavel, Inc.
Hoodie by Brendon Lancaster
Announces the publication of the novel 'Hoodie' by Brendon Lancaster. The novel provides an antidote to alarmist right wing reporting of youth issues by exploring the problems facing modern day Britiain from the perspective of a disempowered, disaffected teenager. - January 21, 2010 - Brendon Lancaster - Author
Up; New Paintings by Rachel Gillen
Swayne on Main is pleased to present "Up", featuring new paintings by Rachel Gillen. "Up" will occur March 5, 2010 – April 30, 2010 at 518 Main Street, Covington, Ky. There will be an opening reception for the artist on Friday, March 5, 2010 from 6-9pm. The event is free and open to the public. The gallery is open Monday–Friday 9am-7pm and Saturday 9am-3pm. - January 21, 2010 - Rachel Gillen, Artist
Nancy Peach Erotic Artist to Perform Live at Femina Potens Gallery, San Francisco on February 7th, 2010 for the Pin Me Up, Pin Me Down Show
Announcing Nancy Peach in her first live performance to produce oversized, luscious oil paintings of Pin Up Models. The buzz is all about her abilities as an artist, teacher and producer. - January 16, 2010 - Nancy Peach Erotic Artist
The Crucible Forges a Stronger Organization in 2010
After a decade of making industrial and fine art accessible to the Bay Area, Founder Michael Sturtz transitions to Creative Director, as Kathleen Brown comes on board as Interim Executive Director. - January 13, 2010 - The Crucible
Metal vs. Wood/Wood vs. Metal at The Cathedral Gallery
The Crucible’s art gallery in Oakland’s historic Cathedral Building announces its first exhibition of the new year. “Metal vs. Wood/ Wood vs. Metal” is a group exhibition “showdown” featuring new works of art of metal and/or wood. Encompassing a diversity of techniques, such as joinery, carving, turning, welding, forging, pouring, and machining, Metal vs. Wood showcases work that pushes the boundaries of what these materials have to offer. Opening Reception January 21st 6-9PM. - January 13, 2010 - The Crucible
Local CT Arts Center Serves as Host for Gallery Event
The Comicbook Artists Guild is excited to announce the very first CAG Gallery Showing featuring a Tribute to Rusty Haller, hosted by the Green Street Arts Center in Middletown CT. Commencing with an opening celebration on Friday, January 22nd, the gallery showing will feature work from some of the... - January 12, 2010 - Comicbook Artists Guild
US$5,000 Reward Offered for Information on LeRoy Neiman Painting Stolen from Centaur Art Galleries
An original LeRoy Neiman painting worth more than US$100,000 was stolen from a Las Vegas art gallery two weeks ago. A $5,000 reward has been posted by the gallery for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft, and return of the art. The painting... - January 08, 2010 - Centaur Art Galleries
Cabin Fever Teacher Getaway at Erie Art Museum
Teachers of all disciplines and grade levels are invited to an evening of great art, music, and camaraderie during the Erie Art Museum’s annual teacher Cabin Fever Getaway on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 from 4-7 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. Educators from all disciplines and age... - January 08, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Pennsylvania Folk Arts Exhibit Begins at Erie Art Museum
First stop on state-wide tour - January 08, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Transforming 2010: The Launch of KingNYC
KingNYC is an alchemy based fashion, art, and lifestyle company launching to the public this Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at Juliet SupperClub in New York City. - January 06, 2010 - KingNYC
"Haynesville" the Movie Now Available on GoHaynesvilleShale.com
"Haynesville," a documentary about shale gas production is now exclusively available on GoHaynesvilleShale.com. - January 04, 2010 - Shaleforum.com
Painter Terry Starnes and Photographer Orion Knox Join Austin Art Space
The roster of nine Austin Art Space resident artists changed with the New Year. Austin painter Terry Starnes and photographer Orion Knox have taken studio space in the cooperative that just began its second year in business. - January 03, 2010 - Austin Art Space
The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery Announces: Open Call for Art
The Crucible’s art gallery in Oakland’s historic Cathedral Building, at the triangle between Broadway and Telegraph Avenues, announces an open call for art for its first exhibition of the new year. “Metal vs. Wood/ Wood vs. Metal” will be a group exhibition “showdown” featuring new works of art of metal and/or wood. - December 23, 2009 - The Crucible
Winter Exhibition at The Colomb Art Gallery, London
An all encompassing selection of art works from artists exhibited at the gallery throughout the year. - December 23, 2009 - Colomb Art
International House Portrait Artist Announces New Learning Series - “How to Paint a House Portrait”
International House Portrait Artist Leisa Collins today released the first in a series of tutorial articles on “How to Paint a House Portrait”. Entitled “Lesson One: Getting Started – The Planning Stage” the first article covers the beginning steps one must take in... - December 21, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
Park West Gallery Holiday Collection
Fine artwork, sports memorabilia, Japanese woodcuts, animation and jewelry treasures for the holidays and always. - December 19, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Short Film Starring Natalie Desselle Reid as Mother Battling Mental Illness Screens January 2010
“Queen Victoria’s Wedding” is a Provocative Short That Examines the Impact of Mental Illness on Three Generations of Women - December 17, 2009 - Queen Victoria's Wedding
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
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
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