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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

Austin Art Space Artist Valerie Walden Returns to East Austin Studio Tour Nov. 14-22, 2009.

Valerie Walden will again be temporarily taking up residence on the east side at Smith Road Studios during the East Austin Studio Tour (EAST), November 14-22, 2009. Participating as an invited "Guest Artist", Ms. Walden will be joined this year by other Austin Art Space artists... - November 03, 2009 - Austin Art Space

David Hearne Author of Hulagu’s Web is Interviewed by WMPL News Veteran Maryann Schulze

David Hearne the author of the controversial political thriller “Hulagu’s Web – The Presidential Pursuit of Senator Katherine Laforge” will be interviewed by WMPL AM 920 host Maryann Schulze Tuesday – November 3, 2009 at 4:10 pm. - November 02, 2009 - Subterfuge Publishing

An Interactive Designer Had to "Un-Digitize" Herself to Come Up with This Vibrant Collection of Paintings on Modern and Traditional India

Jayanthi Moorthy, a graphic designer by profession and a self-taught artist is holding a solo exhibition of her paintings called “Kriya” which opens on Nov 5th, 2009 at the Kirkland Gallery in New York. Her works have been exhibited in galleries in India. She tries to interpret the... - November 01, 2009 - jayanthi moorthy

Internationally Recognized Artist, Adrian Gottlieb's Painting "Nimbus" Included in Figurative Exhibition Opening November 21, 2009

Adrian Gottlieb, Naturalist Painter and Portraitist will be exhibiting his new work as part of the “Great American Figurative Artists” exhibition at Waterhouse Gallery in Santa Barbara, CA beginning November 21, 2009 and continuing through December 19th. This will be Gottlieb’s... - November 01, 2009 - Adrian Gottlieb

Authors Impart Knowledge on Gaining Business Success on the Internet

Gaia Bagirian, Boris Goldstein and Ilya Goldstein guides businessmen and online entrepreneurs through successful strategies to promote websites, build alliances and make money on the global scale. - November 01, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher

African-Canadian Artist Opal Dunbar Adams Brings a New Face to Contemporary Portraiture

Spence Gallery artist Opal Dunbar Adams has been gaining popularity among lovers of portraiture. She paints compelling portraits that arrest the viewer - the faces of her subjects tell stories of lives that are complex and multi-layered. She has won the following of a discerning American audience by bringing a new face to the art scene. - October 30, 2009 - Spence Gallery

Paper Works! A Long Journey Over a Short Distance

Symbolist Artist, Andrew Flint Shipman, will be staging his latest solo show, ‘Paper Works! A Long Journey Over a Short Distance.’ - October 30, 2009 - Colomb Art

Painters of West Cornwall, a Group Exhibition in Central London

Featuring some of Cornwall’s finest artists with art works exhibited and collected throughout the UK and abroad. - October 28, 2009 - Colomb Art

Montreal Artist Scott Addis to Exhibit at Gallery KH in Chicago

Moody landscapes by Scott Addis take center stage at Gallery KH in Chicago’s River North Gallery District. - October 27, 2009 - Gallery KH

Galveston’s Rosenberg Library to Present Last of Series of Historic Postcards at The Tremont House

Guests can see Something Old, Something New: Galveston’s Distinctive Architecture as depicted in Historic Postcards and Paintings from the Rosenberg Library’s Collection as part of ArtWalk at The Tremont House, 2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row, on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 6 – 9 pm. - October 25, 2009 - Mitchell Historic Properties

iGavel Presents Asian, Ancient & Ethnographic Works of Art from the Collection of Eugene Sung & Other Owners

iGavel is pleased to present Asian, Ancient & Ethnographic Works of Art from the Collection of Eugene Sung & Other Owners. The auction is ongoing through October 29, 2009 at www.iGavel.com. Many of the items are available for viewing at our gallery in New York City, located at 229 East 120th Street. - October 23, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.

Artspace to Host Eighth Annual Collectors Gala

Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the eighth annual Collectors Gala will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event will benefit Artspace exhibitions, educational programming, and community outreach to children and adults in... - October 23, 2009 - Artspace

Carlton Hobbs and Jean-Luc Baroni Present "In the Grand Manner," an Exhibition of Master Works of Art and Furniture, Jan. 22-Feb. 2, 2010 at Carlton Hobbs, 60 E. 93rd St

Carlton Hobbs, the eminent international antiques dealer, and Jean- Luc Baroni, one of the leading international fine art specialists, are pleased to announce that an exhibition entitled “In the Grand Manner,” will open on January 22 to February 2, 2010 at the Carlton Hobbs Gallery, 60... - October 22, 2009 - Carlton Hobbs LLC

Makoto Fujimura Pays Homage to Georges Rouault

Painter Makoto Fujimura will pay homage to twentieth century Fauvist and Expressionist painter Georges Rouault in an exhibition of both artists' work this fall at Dillon Gallery, running November 12 through December 24. - October 21, 2009 - International Arts Movement

Carolina Whitaker, Solo Exhibition in London

Exhibition at The Colomb Art Gallery, London in Partnership with the Embassy of Brazil. - October 21, 2009 - Colomb Art

Sue Chase Harmon to Speak on Egyptian Art at Adelphi University on November 1, 2009

The Friends of the Adelphi University Library is set to host its 14th Annual Fall Art Lecture with Sue Chase Harmon of the Brooklyn Museum of Art speaking on “Art for Eternity: Masterworks from Ancient Egypt.” The event will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is free and open to the public. - October 18, 2009 - Adelphi University

Artwork by Justin Canha on Display at Adelphi University’s Gallery

Adelphi University is pleased to host an exhibition featuring drawings and paintings by Justin Canha, from October 25 to October 30, 2009, in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Justin, 19, is an accomplished artist and autistic. This exhibit is part of... - October 16, 2009 - Adelphi University

Gafcon Selected as Project Manager for Landmark Berlin Wall Memorial Project in Los Angeles

Original Berlin Wall segments to be erected along Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Cold War icon. - October 14, 2009 - Gafcon Inc.

Find a Movie Poster @ Just Movie Posters.com

Announcing Just Movie Posters.com, the web site where you can find movie posters from such films as Bee Movie, Ice Age, Made of Honor, Land of the Lost, The Secret Life of Bees, Snow White and more. - October 14, 2009 - Just Movie Posters.Com

Geographicus Announces Exclusive Holiday Gift Releases of Rare Maps

Geographicus, a dealer in rare and vintage maps, leads off its Holiday 2009 portfolio of rare maps with one of the most important maps in American history, but shoppers looking for a special gift for clients, friends, or history or travel buffs can find vintage maps of almost any major city or country in the U.S. or worldwide – and even the moon - at price points starting at $150. - October 13, 2009 - Geographicus

Ingots of Liquid Light Animations, Oil on Cell and Digital Prints by Kathy Smith, Stephen X. Arthur and Robin Bartholick

Tamarind Art Council is excited to present “Ingots of Liquid Light,” a group exhibition showcasing astonishing animations from Australia and Canada, directed by Kathy Smith and Stephen X. Arthur, along with digital prints created by US based photographer Robin Bartholick. - October 12, 2009 - Tamarind Art

Local Dallas Artist Opens Her Rent-Free Art Gallery Prize

Alison Jardine, a local Dallas fine artist, won six months of free gallery space in the Art of Elan art competition. Her new studio/gallery space will hold its Grand Opening Event on October 23rd. - October 12, 2009 - Jardine Studio Gallery

Painter Norman Grandstaff Explores “Two Worlds” in Show at Barrel Oak Winery

Washington, DC painter Norman Grandstaff comes to Delaplane, Virginia’s Barrel Oak Winery October 17 with a show fresh from New York’s West Chelsea Arts District - October 10, 2009 - Norman Grandstaff

New Documentary on Painter John Marin Will Premiere in December

217 Films and independent filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton announce the premiere of their new film about American master John Marin. On Friday, December 11 "John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” will make its world premiere at the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, Maine. This film tells the story of one of the most important American artistic figures of the first half of the 20th century. Features works from the private collection of Norma Marin seldom seen anywhere. - October 09, 2009 - 217 Films

Free Hands-on Pottery Making Workshops at Lakeside Pottery – Stamford, Ct

Learn the art of pottery in a professional and spacious ceramic studio centrally located in Stamford, CT. - October 09, 2009 - Lakeside Pottery Studio

Los Angeles Artist Kate Mckinney's Latest Show "The Amazing Experience" Takes Books to the Next Level

The installation at Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles, CA takes old text and creates a dimensional look into the books that Ms. McKinney's has transformed into art. - October 09, 2009 - The Art Gallows

iGavel Presents Modernism, Asian, European & Ethnographic Art & Antiques

iGavel is pleased to present the Modernism, Asian, European & Ethnographic Art & Antiques sale, presented by Litchfield County Auctions. The auction is ongoing through October 21, 2009 at www.iGavel.com. - October 09, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.

Park West Gallery Fall Collection

Fine artwork, designer jewelry, Japanese woodcuts and sports memorabilia featured - October 09, 2009 - Park West Gallery

Tuvalu Visualization Project Was Launched

Tuvalu Visualization Project is an art project visualizing information of Tuvalu on Google Earth. This project has been executed as a joint research of NPO Tuvalu Overview and Hidenori Watanave Laboratory @ Tokyo Metropolitan University from September 2008. - October 04, 2009 - Hidenori Watanave Laboratory, Tokyo Metropolitan University

Art with a Message USA Tour Stops in Washington State

An alpaca farm in the lush community of Monroe, Washington becomes one of the main Pacific Northwest stops of the Across the USA from the Eyes of an Artist tour for visual artist Leisa Collins as she continues her journey to capture the "places, faces and homes of America on camera and on canvas." - October 04, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message

Solana Beach Art Association's Annual Art Show: Spark

Eight fine artists come together in one prestigious show in the sunny coastal enclave of Solana Beach, California. - October 04, 2009 - Diane Y. Welch

Park West Gallery Hosts Benefit for Michigan's Children

Event will feature exhibition and auction of late cartoonist Nolan Ross' artworks - October 03, 2009 - Park West Gallery

Wildlife Artist Mort Solberg Wins Major Art Awards

Wildlife artist Morten Solberg was awarded the Robert Kuhn Award at the recent National Museum of Wildlife Art's Western Visions Exhibition in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Solberg was also honored with the 2009 Award of Excellence from the Society of Animal Artists. - October 02, 2009 - Abrakadoodle, Inc.

Nouveau: Day of the Dead

Honor your family and friends on this Mexican holiday – luminaries, sugar skulls, altars, and the favorite foods and drink of the departed at Nouveau: Day of the Dead on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Main Gallery, 411 State Street. The party continues at Molly... - October 02, 2009 - Erie Art Museum

Artspace to Offer College Prep Courses for Students Planning to Major in Fine Arts

Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the art center will offer college prep courses Sept. 22-Dec. 8 for college-bound students wishing to major in fine arts. The courses will be held from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Tuesday evenings throughout the fall... - September 30, 2009 - Artspace

Local Artist’s Work on Display at Chatham Street Café

Vinita Jain, a local artist specializing in acrylic and pastel painting, will be exhibiting her work at Chatham Street Café & Catering through Monday, October 26. Chatham Street Café & Catering is located at 140 E. Chatham St., in the heart of downtown Cary, N.C. Jain will... - September 30, 2009 - Vinita Jain

"Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness" Visionary Art Exhibition Opens Oct 3

The quest for human rights & the search for personal fulfillment, as proposed in the American Declaration of Independence, provide the starting point for this international exhibition of visionary art curated by Roger Manley. Works by the last surviving descendant of the Tsars, Iroquois Indians, French Revolutionaries, illegal immigrants, Algerian War vets, Guantanamo Bay detainees, Holocaust survivors, incarcerated prisoners, African-American civil rights activists & Iraqi doctors are featured. - September 27, 2009 - American Visionary Art Museum

Abstract Thinking. Glasses Clinking

Free admission to galleries on Gallery Night - September 26, 2009 - Erie Art Museum

Works by Artist and Metal Worker Cappy Counard on View at Erie Art Museum Frame Shop

Works by artist and metal worker Cappy Counard will be on view at the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop, 423 State Street beginning Oct. 2, 2009 through January 16, 2010. A free public opening reception will be held during Gallery Night on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 from 7-10 p.m. About the Exhibition Artist... - September 26, 2009 - Erie Art Museum

"Nine Lives in Art" Exhibit Marks First Year Anniversary of Austin Art Space and Resident Artists, October 1-24, 2009

The official one year anniversary of Austin Art Space will feature the artists that made its opening possible. The “Nine Lives in Art” Exhibit includes all nine original resident artists that moved into the working studios space prior to the completion of the gallery section. All... - September 26, 2009 - Austin Art Space

Tattoo5 Embraces the Social Media Revolution

Tattoo5 has seen a sudden surge of popularity after it has joined the social media bandwagon. - September 26, 2009 - Tattoo5.com

A Call to All Independent Artists

Scottsdale gallery is seeking artists in all original media for three day Art Show/ Sale. - September 25, 2009 - Art Source for Design

The Gallery at 764 West Hosts Rita Kirkman – Original Pastels Art Show “Contemporary Realism in Pastel”

The Gallery at 764 West Hosts “Contemporary Realism in Pastel,” a solo art exhibition for Rita Kirkman, opening on November 6 and running through November 30. An artist reception is on November 6 from 5 to 8 PM. - September 24, 2009 - 764 West Art Gallery