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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
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
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
Abstract Thinking. Glasses Clinking
Free admission to galleries on Gallery Night - 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
The Art Institute of Jacksonville Presents Mark George’s Recent Paintings Exhibition
Local Artist Displays Work at The Art Institute of Jacksonville. - September 24, 2009 - The Art Institute of Jacksonville
The Gallery Group at The Art Institute of Jacksonville Presents Point of View Exhibition
Six Distinguished Photographers Display Work at The Art Institute of Jacksonville. - September 24, 2009 - The Art Institute of Jacksonville
Mammoth Lakes one of First Stops of USA Painting Tour Promoting Art for Change
Artist Leisa Collins' USA Tour, traveling from Los Angeles to New York City to raise funds and awareness for children and art, makes a stop in Mammoth Lakes, California. - September 22, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
Sacramento, a City of Art in Action
Children and art event held at State Capital. - September 22, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
FIFI Projects NYC Presents Vanishing Act by Aldo Chaparro
New Gallery show opening exhibiting the work of artist Aldo Chaparro. Photography + Video + Sound. - September 21, 2009 - FIFI projects
Artspace Launches New Art Education Program
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the art center will launch a pilot educational program for year-round school track-outs. This program offers intensive-yet-fun, project-oriented classes for students in third through eighth grades. Sessions include... - September 20, 2009 - Artspace
Park West Gallery Participates in Family Fun Day
Donation to Bass Museum of Art allows for additional kid-friendly activity during event - September 20, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Artist Malenda Trick is in Nashville, Tn and Will do a One Night Only Show and Sale
Artist Malenda Trick will do a one night show and sale in Nashville, TN. The show/sale will be held in the Billy Hancock Room at the Richland Country Club on Friday, September 25, 2009 from 4pm-7pm. - September 20, 2009 - Malenda Trick Gallery & Studio
Alternative Latin Investor Reports on the Growing Popularity of Latin American Art
Alternative Latin Investor, a new Digital Publication based out of Buenos Aires has just released an article regarding the growing popularity of Latin American artwork. - September 18, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
Mosaic Artists Linda Muñoz and Rhys Green Reception at the Kentuck Museum
Art Night featuring mosaic quilts by Linda Munoz and Rhys Greene, mosaic project, open studios, music by Brice Miller, cob oven goodies and the Tuscaloosa Paranormal Research Group presents their findings on Kentuck in the Courtyard of Wonders. - September 18, 2009 - Little River Arts
Tracey Baran Memorial Auction Now live on iGavel.com until September 30, 2009
iGavel is pleased to present the Tracey Baran Memorial Auction. The auction is ongoing through September 30, 2009 at www.iGavel.com. - September 18, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Artist Paul Heussenstamm to be Featured at the Chakra Shack
The paintings of world-renowned artist Paul Heussenstamm who specializes in works of spiritual art, ranging from Hindu mandalas and yantras to Christian paintings and works of art are to be shown in an online showing at The Chakra Shack in Idyllwild, CA. - September 17, 2009 - The Chakra Shack
Local Artist’s Work Exhibited in Chapel Hill Show
Vinita Jain, a local artist specializing in acrylic and pastel painting, is currently exhibiting three paintings at the N.C. Pastel Society’s show at the Seymour Center, located at 2551 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill. The titles of the paintings are ‘Ballerina I,’ ‘Ballerina... - September 17, 2009 - Vinita Jain
Atlanta Based Independent Sci Fi Web Series, the Sentinel Chronicles Second Season (Sentinel 2.0) Promotional Trailer Debuts Online Saturday Sept 19 2009
Season 2.0 kicks off with teaser trailer and "What is the Sentinel Chronicles" series re-cap starting this Saturday. A umn, micro-studios Production... - September 16, 2009 - umn, micro-studios
iGavel Presents Property from the Dorothy Scharf Collection
iGavel is pleased to present Property from the Dorothy Scharf Collection. The auction is ongoing through September 23, 2009 at www.iGavel.com. - September 16, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Hundreds Attend Art Source for Design Opening Event
Over two hundred guests turned out to celebrate the grand opening opening of Art Source for Design and enjoy an evening of art, music, wine and food. - September 16, 2009 - Art Source for Design
Boston Red Sox Featured in New Johnny Denovo Mystery, The Green Monster
In this, his second published case, Johnny Denovo’s hired by a bio-tech mogul facing a bizarre form of blackmail and a disruptive pattern of corporate espionage. Within hours, Johnny’s drawn into a mirrorscape of secrets and half-truths. He soon discovers a cabal exploiting a venerable Boston landmark as part of an even more sinister plot. Can he defeat the Green Monster? - September 15, 2009 - Andrew Kent
Hospice to Host Comic Book Show
Superheroes For Hospice is hosting their 2nd Comic Book Show on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Saint Barnabas Health Care System Corporate Building, located at 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange. All proceeds will support the patients and families of the Saint Barnabas... - September 15, 2009 - Superheroes for Hospice
Maritime Artist John M. Barber & Son Joshua R. Barber Partner for Joint Art Exhibition
Renowned maritime artist John M. Barber, painter of the Chesapeake Bay, will join son Joshua R. Barber, painter of modern icons, for their first-ever joint art exhibition October 9. - September 15, 2009 - Barber Fine Art
Artspace Names New Chair of Board of Directors
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace, has announced that Jenny L. Apker, a vice president and treasurer at R.H. Donnelley in Cary, has been named chair of the board of directors for Artspace. Apker will provide leadership and direction to the board and staff, increase awareness of Artspace... - September 12, 2009 - Artspace
Promoting Art for Change - Painting Tour Visits Grand Canyon
How could a painting tour of the United States raising funds and awareness for children and art education be complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon? One artist decided to make the western rim of the Grand Canyon the second stop of her Across the USA from the Eyes of an Artist tour, which captures the "places, faces and homes of America on canvas." - September 12, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message