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Park West Gallery Judges the 2009 American Art Awards

Michigan gallery selected to represent the state in prestigious artwork competition - July 15, 2009 - Park West Gallery

Placido Domingo Named Ambassador

Guide for the Arts names Washington National Opera’s Maestro as first D.C. recipient. - July 14, 2009 - InStep Communications LLC

Spanish Artist Cristina Guerrero & American Artist Michael Fitts to Have New Show in Chicago

Chicago's Gallery KH to highlight the work of new gallery artists Cristina Guerrero & Michael Fitts July 17 - September 8, 2009. - July 13, 2009 - Gallery KH

Art Source for Design Opens Its Warehouse to the Public

Scottsdale art and custom picture framing showroom opens its warehouse to the public. True savings of up to 80% off framed art and framed mirrors. - July 13, 2009 - Art Source for Design

Perspex Art is the New Canvas Prints

One company from the UK has launched a new product that they say will replace canvas prints in the art market. - July 11, 2009 - Four Blank Walls

Dream Watching – Exhibition of Gert-Jan Akerboom's Drawings and Murals at Kunstraum Richard Sorge

Kunstraum Richard Sorge presents the first large overview in Germany of Dutch artist Gert-Jan Akerboom’s ink drawings on paper. The artist executed several large murals, turning the presentation into an immersive experience. - July 11, 2009 - Kunstraum Richard Sorge

Erie Art Museum Features Work of Roger T. Hane

Renowned Illustrator’s Works on View - July 11, 2009 - Erie Art Museum

Annual Festival Calls for Volunteers

The 17th Annual Erie Art Museum Blues and Jazz Festival, August 1 and 2 at Frontier Park, is looking for volunteers to assist staff with the organization and production of the region’s most dynamic musical event. Sam Ansbro, volunteer coordinator, said that around 100 volunteers are needed... - July 11, 2009 - Erie Art Museum

Recycled The Main Gallery Birthday Show

The exhibition "Recycled" opens at The Main Gallery and runs from August 12th to September 13th. This is the annual, all-gallery “birthday” show and this year the artists chose to unite on the theme “Recycled.” Artists have a long history of creatively re-purposing items and in this show they explore the many ways items often thought useless can be transformed into something useful again. - July 10, 2009 - The Main Gallery

Austin Art Space Announces 8 Winners in 'What Texas Means to Me' Annual Art Awards Show

Austin Art Space announced the 8 winners of its first annual juried exhibit focused on everything Texas, entitled ‘What Texas Means to Me’ running July 10 – August 22, 2009. The show’s theme is derived from artists’ impressions of any aspect of Texas’ past,... - July 10, 2009 - Austin Art Space

iGavel Presents Locati Antiques Summer Sale, Americana and Fine Art

iGavel is pleased to present Locati Antiques Summer Sale, Americana and Fine Art. The auction is ongoing through July 22 at www.iGavel.com. - July 10, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.

Art Source for Design to Host Fundraising Art Auction to Benefit LifeUnfolded

Art Source for Design is proud to announce the date of a fundraising art auction to benefit LifeUnfolded, a local non profit organization dedicated to to providing an artistic outlet for foster children. The event will be held at ASFD's new Scottsdale showroom located at 15816 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop, Suite 400, Scottsdale on Saturday, August 15. - July 10, 2009 - Art Source for Design

Vent Letters Are Providing Free Recession Therapy

A new website provides free recession therapy through the writing and publishing of vent letters. - July 10, 2009 - Vent Letters

Raymond Vineyards Expands Partnership with Asian Art Museum

Raymond Vineyards is pleased to expand their partnership with The Asian Art Museum. - July 09, 2009 - Raymond Vineyards

Mary Nangah’s Artwork Explores Human Identity in the Persistence of Form at Agora Gallery

The most gratifying experience for Nangah as an artist is being able to create and visualize the interpretation of her thoughts, imaginations, dreams and experiences. Art provides Nangah with a place to accept imperfections, a place that allows for escape, endless imaginations and ideas. She hopes that viewers sense this vitality, and the possibility of relating to diverse stories that art can provide. - July 09, 2009 - Agora Gallery

New Business - Profits Go to Food Bank

A graphic designer here in Omaha has just launched a new side business: http://AnniesDoodlebugz.com. It is an online store featuring art work created by Ann Troe. Profits from the store will be donated to the OmahaFoodBank.org. Ann is very excited about the opportunity to apply philanthropic... - July 08, 2009 - Annies Doodlebugz

Jay Lonewolf Premieres His Latest Work "Voodoo Survivor" at the Cummings Group Gallery

Meet the artist Jay Lonewolf and enjoy his latest exhibition this Friday, July 10 in Ft. Lauderdale. - July 08, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf

Launch of CoLAB Projects: ‘Part Collaboration, Part Laboratory’

CoLAB Projects begins transitioning into the former BECA gallery space located at 527 St. Joseph Street across from the Contemporary Arts Center in the heart of the New Orleans Warehouse Arts District, serving curators and private, institutional and corporate collectors. - July 06, 2009 - BECA gallery

Art Prints Blog Launched Offering Detailed Articles on 150 Art Topics

New blog is finally launched and aims to cover 150 art topics in great depth, with the help of art lovers around the world. - July 05, 2009 - Art150.com

Teco, Thangka, Trompe L’Oeil: Teacher Week at the Erie Art Museum

The Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street, welcomes eleven local teachers to help the Museum team select the works to be displayed in the new galleries being built during the current expansion project. From July 13th through 17th the team of Museum staff and local teachers will learn about the 6,300+... - July 04, 2009 - Erie Art Museum

Exhibition Brings Kyoto Tradition to Erie Art Museum

Woodblock prints to be Exhibited - July 04, 2009 - Erie Art Museum

Noted Artist Allen Leepa; Endowed SPC's Leepa-Rattner Museum

Noted abstract expressionist artist Allen Leepa, who gave his extensive art collection to St. Petersburg College in 1997, died at age 90 - July 03, 2009 - St. Petersburg College

Park West Gallery Launches Facebook Page

Social media site allows gallery to connect with art collectors worldwide - July 02, 2009 - Park West Gallery

Summer Exhibition 2009 at The Colomb Art Gallery, London

A comprehensive exhibition of British and International, traditional and contemporary art works from The Colomb Art Gallery’s recognised artists. - July 02, 2009 - Colomb Art

Coping with Loss and Death Discussed in Self Published Release

Handling the incidence of death or facing it brings certain challenges. Bill Minnick’s self-published book provides a guide to survive death, your own or someone else’s. - July 01, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher

Canadian Cartoonist Pledges "Peanuts" to Schulz Challenge at Ohio State: Mike Cope to Donate Book's Proceeds to Future Home of Newspaper Funnies History

Mike Cope, cartoonist, illustrator and author of "The Last of the Funnies" is making a generous pledge to support the Schulz Challenge that is raising money for The Ohio State University’s Cartoon Library & Museum. Mike is donating $2 for every copy his timely science fiction, which explores the future of the funnies in a virtually paperless world after a worldwide energy and economic crisis, sells until the Schulz Challenge concludes in March 2014. - June 30, 2009 - Mike Cope - COPETOONS.COM

Hollywood Tough Guy Proves Bad Economy is Good for Dummies

One Hollywood actor is dealing with the bad economy, by taking matters into his own hands (Literally) - June 30, 2009 - Robert McRay

Carlton Hobbs Wins Finest Work of Art Award at Olympia International Art and Antiques Fair in London

Carlton Hobbs, the eminent international antiques dealer, is very pleased to announce that they were awarded the Fair Patron’s Award 2009 for the Finest Work of Art in Association with CINOA, the prestigious international federation for art and antique dealers. Presented by Sir Timothy... - June 30, 2009 - Carlton Hobbs LLC

First Asian Art Gallery in SF Bay Area

The Gallery Chinoise (361 12th St., Oakland) opened its doors to the public on June 14th, 2009. The grand opening reception was a success, drawing in a mixed crowd of artists, art critics, and art fans. The gallery is the first in the San Francisco Bay Area to be dedicated solely to contemporary... - June 30, 2009 - Gallery Chinoise

Contemporary American Studio Potter Exhibits Works at Erie Art Museum

Studio potter Kurt Weiser gives new life to the centuries-old tradition of painting china. His beautiful teapots and jars will be on view at the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street, June 26 through Sept. 13, 2009. Eden Revisited: The Ceramic Art of Kurt Weiser is comprised of... - June 27, 2009 - Erie Art Museum

Austin Pastel Society Member Exhibit Awards Honorable Mention to Valerie Walden of Austin Art Space

Valerie Walden is among the members featured in the Austin Pastel Society's Miniature Show, June 21-July 19 at the historic Scarbrough building in downtown Austin. The size of artwork on display is limited -- nothing larger than 8 inches by 10 inches unframed. Two pastels from Ms. Walden's All... - June 26, 2009 - Austin Art Space

India Art Summit™ 19th – 22nd August 2009 New Delhi

The 2nd Edition: Setting the Mood for the Indian Art Market. - June 25, 2009 - India Art Summit™

Park West Gallery Launches Salvador Dali Videos on YouTube

Features artwork from the Divine Comedy and Biblia Sacra - June 25, 2009 - Park West Gallery

The Artist Jay Lonewolf’s Provocative, Politically-Charged Series "Wall Street Manifesto" to be Featured in a One-Man Show Presented by Cummings Design Group

John Cummings of Cummings Design Group will showcase Jay Lonewolf in a one-man exhibition this Friday, June 26 in Ft. Lauderdale. Don’t miss the high voltage, contemporary work. Lonewolf will exhibit his largest collection of politically-charged work to date. A collection of 27 pieces –... - June 24, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf

Opening Reception for Like Cats and Dogs

What: Gallery Reception and fundraiser featuring works from faculty and students from Miami International University of Art & Design, surrounding universities and local artists. Handmade ceramic multi-use tiles will be available for $10.00 each with all proceeds going to two local "no... - June 24, 2009 - Miami International University of Art & Design

Banksy Canvas Prints from Four Blank Walls

Four Blank Walls is having a massive sale with up to 70% off all of their Banksy canvas prints and perspex wall art prints. - June 22, 2009 - Four Blank Walls

Originalbirdart.com Expands the Selection of Artwork to Include Artist for All Over the World

Originalbirdart.com brings together available artwork from artists from Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Idaho, Canada and, in recent months, worldwide. The focus area for talented and accomplished artists was originally the Midwest, but now there is no restriction. The artist's actual artwork may be in their homes and studios, or on display in galleries and shows. - June 21, 2009 - Originalbirdart

Studio Art Direct Creates an Art Collection for Happy Valley City Hall That Honors the Past and Celebrates the Future

Combining historic photographs, original paintings, and limited editions by local artists, Studio Art Direct created a City Hall art collection that honors the past and celebrates modern art. - June 18, 2009 - Studio Art Direct

Arquati USA: "Rio" Frames "Hope," the Photographic Artwork by Eric Olson

The great photographer from Pennsylvania chose an Arquati Usa picture frame for his shot, winner of the Second Prize at the 81st Annual Invitational Juried Exhibition of the Art Association of Harrisburg. - June 18, 2009 - Arquati USA

Models from Icon Model Management in Toronto - Modeling for Totem Fashion Show in Toronto

Icon Model Management Inc., is a unique and innovative full-service "management agency" based in Toronto. - June 17, 2009 - Icon Model Management

City of Southfield Declares "Park West Gallery Day" on June 15

Park West's 40 years of bringing art to the world as one of Southfield's most successful companies is recognized. - June 17, 2009 - Park West Gallery

Author Proposes Ways of Getting Rid of Tobacco Addiction in Self Published Book

100 Ways to Quit Smoking enumerates how a person can gradually stop tobacco addiction. - June 14, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher

Small Montana School Raises Money to Buy Their Painted Buffalo from Herd in West Yellowstone, Montana

“Every May since 1974, Arlee Montana’s 8th grade biology class has camped for 5 days in Yellowstone to experience the Park’s rich offerings of landscape, geology and wildlife.” This is the inscription found on the painted buffalo “Sunrise to Sunset in Yellowstone” created by Arlee artist Janet McGahan. This year on the way to Yellowstone, Ken Hill’s eighth grade class stopped to see their buffalo. Once home, they began raising money to purchase their painted buffalo in an August auction. - June 13, 2009 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce

Prized in America, Banned in Arabia

Arabian Knight: Colonel Bill Eddy USMC and the Rise of American Power in the Middle East was named Biography of the Year by the Benjamin Franklin Awards 2009, only to be banned in Saudi Arabia. Selwa Press publisher Tim Barger shares his comments on book banning in the kingdom. - June 12, 2009 - Selwa Press

Everard & Company to Hold Online Auction June 11th-30th on iGavel.com

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 from June 11th-30th at www.iGavel.com. - June 12, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.

Award-Winning Artist Oscar Peterson to Display Portrait

The Paper Mill Playhouse, June 10 through July 12, 2009, Reception: June 15, 2009, 4:00 to 6:00 pm - June 11, 2009 - oscarpetersonportraits.com

Artists Join Forces to Raise Money for the Homeless

Artists in Longmont, Colorado have created a project to raise funds for the Outreach United Resource Center (OUR Center). The OUR Center works with people in need in the St. Vrain region, to move them toward self-sufficiency. In today’s economic climate, these clients’ needs go far... - June 11, 2009 - Gaynor Nelson