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Michael Godard Appearance at Gallery 100 June 27th 5:00pm-9:00pm
Oh My God-Ard! Extra Extra Read all about it! The Olive Man Cometh! to Gallery 100 / The Thoughtfulness Shop on June 27th. - June 07, 2009 - The Thoughtfulness Shop
Author Reveals Biography of Waldorf-Astoria Hotels in Self Published Book
Ward Morehouse gave life to his book Waldorf-Astoria and told tales of being a resident for years. - June 07, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Park West Gallery Summer Collection
Fine artwork, designer jewelry, Japanese woodcuts and sports memorabilia featured - June 05, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Unique Exhibition of North Korean Paintings at the Nha Trang Sea Festival in Vietnam
For the first time ever North Korean paintings will be shown in Vietnam at an art exhibition during the Nha Trang Sea Festival. The festival is expected to attract large numbers of visitors from Vietnam and other Asian as well as Western countries and will be held from June 6 - 12. With more than... - June 05, 2009 - Pyongyang-painters.com
Rémi Salin’s Abstracts Turn Paint Strokes Into Images at Agora Gallery's French Perspective
Moody works that cause the viewer to stop and ponder their significance typify the art of Rémi Salin. There is no clear subject matter here. Rather, there are abstract designs so intricate that on first glance the viewer believes they are indeed concrete images. - June 05, 2009 - Agora Gallery
‘What Texas Means to Me’ Annual Art Awards Show Selects 37 Diverse Works from Inside and Outside the State
Austin Art Space announced the selection of paintings to be featured in 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 built entirely upon artists’ impressions of any... - June 04, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Two Outdoor Exhibitions of Sculptures by Michael Joseph Hibbard
Michael Joseph Hibbard will exhibit his large-scale metal sculptures this June in two outdoor exhibitions. A solo exhibition of eight works by Hibbard will be held at Griffis Sculpture Park in Ashford Hollow, New York, with an opening reception held on June 20 at 2pm. The exhibition will run... - June 04, 2009 - Michael Joseph Hibbard
Mexican Artist Luis Iga to Help Miami Women in Need by Donating Photography
The event will be held at the Offices of K & L | Gates in Miami, FL on Thursday June 4th from 6:30-8:30p.m. EDT. - June 03, 2009 - Deliverance, LLC
Mignonette Yin Cheng, Honore Lee & Carol Stewart to Have Group Show at Gallery KH in Chicago
Chicago's Gallery KH presents Still Life: A Group Show featuring the diverse artists Mignonette Yin Cheng, Honore Lee & Carol Stewart - June 01, 2009 - Gallery KH
The Print Club of Albany Fine Art Exhibition
Park West Gallery Exhibition Displayed at Fulton Street Gallery. - May 31, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Take a Mid-Day Art Break & “Make”
Enjoy your lunch hour at the Erie Art Museum - May 30, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
American Impressionism: Paintings from the Phillips Collection
Works by Childe Hassam, Maurice Prendergast, Augustus Vincent Tack, and John Henry Twachtman, are among other American Masters who compose some of this exhibition’s highlights. These artists’ works were among the earliest acquisitions of The Phillips Collection, established in 1921 as America's first museum of modern art. The exhibition opens at the New Mexico Museum of Art on June 5, 2009 and runs through September 13, 2009. - May 28, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Artist Nathalie Kyrou Presents Spatal'eau a Solo Painting on the Theme of Water and the Environment. 15% Proceeds Go to Charity. 9 June- 9 July 09, Cyprus. kyrou.com.
Nathalie Kyrou’s artwork in this exhibition is a reminder of the importance of the world’s most valuable substance: water. Spatal’eau - as the name suggests - brings attention to the serious issue of water (eau) wastage (spatalo in greek). Each piece of art has been designed with a focus on the theme of water and its importance to us, as well as what the effects of water shortage, exacerbated by its wastage, will have on our environment. For more info check Press Release or visit www.kyrou.com. - May 28, 2009 - www.kyrou.com
Wanda Pépin Selected as Study Artist by School near Manchester, England
Wanda Pépin, an internationally acclaimed and collected contemporary artist currently living in the south part of Oregon, USA, has been selected as a study artist by South Chadderton School in Manchester, England. Chosen as a favored artist by the students and because of her impressive online presence, Pépin is now inspiring these children throughout the year in their art classes. - May 27, 2009 - Timeless Fashion and Art
Smashed Ink: New Arts and Entertainment Magazine Beta Preview Online
Smashed Ink Magazine is a new online publication featuring fiction, music, art, photography, food, commentary,and features. - May 27, 2009 - Smashed Ink Magazine
George Rodez Exhibits at Casa Bacardi Alongside Cuban Masters
Center for a Free Cuba and Total Bank presented an exhibit of works by Cuban Masters Jose Maria Mijares and Hector Molne, along with contemporary artists Vicente Dopico-Lerner and George Rodez and sculptor Rafael Consuegra on Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 6-8 pm at Casa Bacardi, 1531 Brescia Avenue,... - May 22, 2009 - George Rodez
Professional Glass Artisan Makes a Professional Glass Frit Maker
Lincoln Distributors is proud to be the exclusive provider of the Frit Maker Pro. Designed by the company’s own Marko Boyer, the Frit Maker Pro is easy and comfortable to use and relies less on physical assertion. It is ideal for professional glass artisans who prefer to make their own glass frit from their scrap glass. - May 21, 2009 - Lincoln Distributors
Lincoln Distributors Carries the Latest Dichroic Glass
Lincoln Distributors, art glass wholesaler, carries the latest dichroic glass products from CBS, DichroMagic and World Glass. Their expanded selection of scrap glass packs makes dichroic glass extremely affordable for glass and jewelry artisans facing tough economical times. - May 21, 2009 - Lincoln Distributors
Lost Treasure Rediscovered: Chinese Imperial Bamboo Brushpot Mounted as a Lamp Sells for a Record $126,000 at iGavel.com
On May 12, a recently rediscovered lost Chinese Imperial Bamboo Brushpot, which had been mounted as a lamp, was sold for a record price at iGavel.com. The brushpot, complete with a long inscription and scene depicting the cultivation of cotton, had been mounted as a lamp sometime in the first half... - May 21, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Printalot.org – A New Supplies and Software Source for Those People Who "Print a lot"
Incartek has launched a fourth website, printalot.org designed to meet the supplies needs of customers with larger volume graphic printing loads. Main products include a vast range of archival and digital papers from Innova, Olmec, EcoRag and Tetenal as well as album and scrapbook products, ink,... - May 20, 2009 - OPUS Albums (div of Ink Cartridge Technologies Ltd)
Bailout Package for Artists Battling Economic Crisis
Artists have to bail themselves out of every economic crisis. It is tougher now than ever to sell fine art. Artists who make a living making art never have it easy, even in the best of times. Artist Career Training is helping the cause with “Artist Money Matters – Taking Charge of your Bottom Line” created by artist Pat Fiorello. The mission is to help artists identify what may be holding them back; get clear on their current financial reality; develop a realistic plan for getting income. - May 20, 2009 - Artist Career Training
Park West Gallery Launches Rembrandt and Picasso Websites
Fine artwork created by the 'Old Masters' extensively featured. - May 20, 2009 - Park West Gallery
The Return of the LVSK8- Summer Group Shows Begin with a Little Kitsch
Henri & Odette is pleased to announce its first summer exhibition, and group show featuring a massive collection of Las Vegas’ fine and commercial artists together in one room with their respective 31 inches or in other words, a blank skateboard deck. - May 20, 2009 - Henri & Odette
New Exhibit and New Artists at Green House Gallery: "Enter the Woods"
On June 13, the Green House Gallery opens its “Enter the Woods” show with four guest artists, featuring Gulf Coast landscapes and diverse woodland themes, as well as mixed-media pieces highlighting wood, fiber, ceramics and metal. - May 20, 2009 - Green House Gallery
Scott J. Menaul Commissioned for Signature Place
Scott J. Menaul (http://menaul-art.com) has been commissioned to create his captivating abstract artwork for St. Petersburg’s most fascinating architectural addition, Signature Place. Both unparalleled examples of Innovative artistry. - May 17, 2009 - Menaul Fine Art
Summer Fun at the Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street, is offering art programs for children and adults of all ages this summer. Beginning on June 5, programs and classes such as Art Camp and Drawing for Young People start for the summer session. Programs last one to ten weeks and are available to beginners as... - May 16, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Art Classes for Beginners, Advanced Artists
The Erie Art Museum offers art classes and workshops for children and adults year-round. Beginning on June 15, the Museum offers classes ranging from Beginning Digital Photography to African Drum and Dance. Classes are available to beginners and more experience artists and are offered in quarterly... - May 16, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
London-based Artist Cristina Rodriguez to Feature Work in United in Art Exhibition at Agora Gallery
"I choose deliberately to see the extraordinary in the ordinary, to see the magic instead of the horror, to aim for peace and harmony instead of ugliness and sadness. I choose to give something positive and enlightening to my fellow human beings and I choose to give it through my beautiful paintings." -Cristina Rodriguez - May 16, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Architectural Renderings at Competitive Prices
With a four year experience in completing over 100 3D architectural projects, Archmania offers competitive prices, especially in todays recession. Along with providing high-quality renderings. - May 15, 2009 - Archmania.com
Arts in Bloom
Artist and author artwalk organized by the Solana Beach Art Association and co-founder Diane Y. Welch - May 15, 2009 - Diane Y. Welch
Cintas Foundation Announces the 2009 Cintas Foundation Visual Arts Lifetime Achievement Award (Posthumously) to Ana Mendieta
Ana Mendieta (Nov. 18, 1948 – Sept. 8, 1985) is recognized for her pioneering work in performance-based art and land art. - May 15, 2009 - ciants foundation inc
The Cintas Foundation Announces Three Finalists for the 2009 – 2010 Brandon Fradd Award in Music Composition
The award has been granted to many artists who have gone on to play an influential role in the development of their disciplines. - May 15, 2009 - ciants foundation inc
BECA gallery Presents 12 x 12 x 122 on June 6, 2009 Through July 3, 2009
BECA gallery is pleased to present its Summer 2009 exhibition titled: ’12 x 12 x 122’ from June 6 – July 3, 2009. In an unusual twist on what appears to be a traditional, if not somewhat restrictive Call to Artists, BECA gallery will present ’12 x 12 x 122’, an... - May 14, 2009 - BECA gallery
Park West Gallery Launches Salvador Dali Website
Features works from the Albaretto Collection, the Biblia Sacra and the Divine Comedy. - May 13, 2009 - Park West Gallery
"Depressing Times" Greeting Cards from Order of St. Nick Draw Humorous Parallels Between Recession and Great Depression
The CBS Early Show featured Depressing Times cards as one of the most prominent examples of a growing “Depression chic” trend. - May 12, 2009 - Order of St. Nick
BECA gallery Presents the 2nd Annual Gulf South Regional Through May 23, 2009
BECA gallery is thrilled to present the '2nd Annual Gulf-South Regional' contemporary art group exhibition at the gallery's home location at 527 St. Joseph Street, New Orleans, LA from April 4, 2009 - May 23, 2009. The purpose of the 'Gulf South Regional' exhibition is to discover and highlight... - May 12, 2009 - BECA gallery
New Art Series "Love to Paint with Mimi" to Air Nationally on PBS
"Love to Paint with Mimi" is a 13 episode art series, available in HD and SD beginning May 10th, 2009. The series offer viewers a wonderful opportunity to watch Mimi paint sunrises, seascapes, as well as a scene inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Viewers will enjoy meeting guest artists David Macaulay, Kerstin Zettmar, Rebekah Cook and many more. - May 08, 2009 - Anne Mimi Samis LLC
Bedri Baykam: Meet the Artist
Bedri Beykam has been one of the most famous Turkish contemporary artists of the past few decades and on Friday, May 8 2009 at UC Berkeley, Valley Life Sciences Building, Room 2040 visitors will have the chance to Meet the Artist in a unique event organized by the Yore Folk Dance Ensemble... - May 08, 2009 - Yore Dance Ensemble
Timeless Fashion and Art Announces The “100 Years of Fashion” Collectors Cards
Timeless Fashion and Art features beautiful vintage clothing, perfume and fashion art. Their newest collection is the "100 Years of Fashion" series and features a lovely lady from each year (1900-1999) in the most beautiful gown of the year as voted on the website. Check them out at www.timelessfashionandart.com - May 08, 2009 - Timeless Fashion and Art
Hive Pressings Open and Calling for Writers
Hive Pressings, the newest source for on line publishing will be going live on July 24, 2009 for a soft opening, with a full launch date set for September 18, 2009. Hive Pressings will carry representation and distribution rights for a variety of written mediums including: Plays: Monologue... - May 07, 2009 - Hive Pressings
The Universal Language of Landscape by Ruth le Cheminant at Agora gallery
The Agora Gallery is proud to present Ruth le Cheminant in Out from Down Under and Beyond – An Exhibition of Fine Art from Australia and New Zealand. Scheduled to run from May 7th through May 27th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Ruth le Cheminant abstract paintings. - May 07, 2009 - Agora Gallery
FIFI Projects Art Gallery Opens New Space in NYC with the Show Crown Of The Lost
On May 16th, photography and video Art Gallery FIFI projects opens the doors of their New York location with the group show entitled 'Crown Of The Lost.' - May 05, 2009 - FIFI projects
Park West Gallery Launches Fanch Ledan Website
Features Fine Art, Video Interview, and Biography. - May 04, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Patricia Brintle's New York City Painting at Agora Gallery
The Agora Gallery is proud to present Patricia Brintle in Manifestations of Mileu. Scheduled to run from May 7th through May 27th, the collection will feature Patricia Brintle's view of New York. - May 04, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Spring Art Show to Benefit Local Animal Refuge
Italian-born North Carolina artist Siglinda Scarpa will host a public Spring Art Show featuring a collection of her most recent pottery and sculptures. This show will take place over the course of two weekends: May 16 - 17, 2009, and May 23 - 24, 2009 in Pittsboro at the Goathouse Refuge Gallery... - May 03, 2009 - Siglinda Scarpa
Woolly Creatures and Creations Featured at Estes Park Festival
One of the largest events of its kind in the nation, the Wool Market features exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and a plethora of finished products created from natural fibers. - May 03, 2009 - Estes Park Visitor's Center
Timeless Fashion and Art Introduces the “100 Years of Fashion” Art Series
Timeless Fashion and Art has created a new collection of beautiful women in beautiful fashion from the last 100 years. - May 02, 2009 - Timeless Fashion and Art
Erie Art Museum Breaks Ground on $9 Million Expansion
Forget the ho-hum handshakes. The Erie Art Museum is having a free all-day public celebration to officially kick off the construction of the Erie Art Museum’s $9 million expansion and renovation on May 8, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum Annex parking lot at 20 East 5th Street. - May 02, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
HG Work with the United Way to Honor Local Volunteers
HG Art and Framing Consultants is proud to be involved with the Heart of Florida United Way Living United Through Volunteerism exhibit. The month-long photo exhibit recognizes the commitment of volunteers and encourages greater volunteerism. Scheduled April 3-30 in conjunction with National... - May 02, 2009 - HG Arts
Muse Gallery Unveils "Palettes to Portraits" May 8 at WestEnd Space
The Longmont Council for the Arts and the Muse Gallery, 356 Main Street in downtown Longmont announces the grand opening of its new special exhibit space, the WestEnd. The opening exhibit features the debut of "Portrait Alliance of the Rockies", a portrait group. - May 01, 2009 - Gaynor Nelson