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Marc Winstanley, Internationally Known Devonshire Artist, Recent Works Coming to San Antonio’s Pam’s Patio Kitchen, April 1 - 30
Recent works from the Liverton, Devon, studio of English artist Marc Winstanley on exhibit the entire month of April at Pam’s Patio Kitchen, Tuesday through Saturday, between 11 am and 3 pm, and again at 6:00-9:30 pm. The venue, located at 11826 Wurzbach Road off Lockhill Selma in northwest San Antonio, is an art space that happens to serve terrifically good market fresh food in its zagat rated restaurant, with both indoor and outdoor patio seating. - March 28, 2009 - Marc Winstanley
Art Feminine Exhibit May 29-June 7, 2009 at Austin Art Space
Three women artists explore the nature of femininity on paper, canvas and even the side of a barrel. Interpretative, contemporary and representational works that range from sparse to dense by Clare Hees, Keva Richardson and Debbie Willhite. About the Artists Resident artists at Austin Art Space... - March 28, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Kamal Mitra “Oblique Memoir”
It has been nearly a year and half since Tamarind Art has been able to showcase one of its most powerful and thought provoking artists, Kamal Mitra. - March 28, 2009 - Tamarind Art
Park West Artist Yaacov Agam Builds Sculpture at Entrance to World Games Stadium
Innovative Kinetic Artist Honored by International World Games Association - March 27, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Artwork Contest Lets Winning Kids Contribute to the Charity of their Choice
Children can learn about the international benefits of charitable giving by participating in ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com’s “Kids n’ Charity” greeting card design event. - March 26, 2009 - ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com
First Thursdays - Dragon Street Art Walk
Thursday, April 2nd kicks off Luxor Style Galleries' Feel the Heat of the Dragon unveiling new arrivals in the "Ultimate Russian Collection" Victor Kazanin and "Americans We Love" Kathy Metcalf. - March 26, 2009 - Luxor Style Galleries
Product Design Competition Announces Semi-Finalists
Entrant’s product ideas to be exhibited at Erie Art Museum. - March 26, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Affordable Luxury: Childrens Portraits Are the New Status Symbol
With challenging economic times persisting, people are spending more time at home and are looking for affordable luxuries. Portraiture, especially portraits of children is “The New Status Symbol,” according to Boston Home Magazine. - March 26, 2009 - Melody Phaneuf Paintings
thecentre:mk Launches National Art Competition : First Prize £5,000
Shopping for Art at thecentre:mk? This may seem to be an unusual proposition but the regional shopping destination will be 30 years old this year and to help celebrate the fact it has joined forces with MK Fringe to launch ‘thecentre:mk Annual Painting Prize‘. The prize is a national... - March 25, 2009 - thecentre:mk
thecentre:mk shopping centre Portrait of a Genius – Art Exhibition March 2009
Milton Keynes Contemporary – Whitewall. Preview - Thursday 19th March 2009, Time - 5.30 - 7.30 pm. - March 23, 2009 - thecentre:mk
Wendt Gallery to Host Major Art Exhibition Featuring Bauhaus Movement Artists
Modernism Art show to feature works of art by 10 major Modernist artists from 1910 to the present. Works by Rolf Scarlet, Rudolf Bauer and Gary Stephan to be showcased. - March 23, 2009 - Wendt Gallery
A NYC Art Show: Quintessential Color, Sensorial Realities and Spatial Articulation
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is pleased to present A NYC Art Show: Quintessential Color, Sensorial Realities and Spatial Articulation. Scheduled to run from March 21, 2009 through April 10, 2009 (Reception: March 26, 6 to 8pm), the latest exhibition from... - March 21, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Pip McGarry, ‘A Brush with the Wild.’ A Major Solo Exhibition The Colomb Art Gallery, London
Pip McGarry, ‘A Brush with the Wild.’ Big Cats and African Game Paintings from Pip McGarry, one of the world’s leading wildlife artists. - March 21, 2009 - Colomb Art
Writing with Thread: Traditional Textiles of Southwest Chinese Minorities
Writing with Thread: Traditional Textiles of Southwest Chinese Minorities, features a rare collection of entire ensembles of women's, men's and children's ceremonial dress, baby carriers, quilt covers, festive and religious vestments, silver jewelry, embroidered silk valences, and wax-resist dyed... - March 21, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Gods of Power and Greed Clash with Human Bones and Uranium at Duke Art Show
When Duke University offered to host an art exhibition for accomplished artist Robert Mihaly they had no idea what they were getting into. It turns out two decades of chiseling elaborate stone and marble sculptures for the Elite had prepared Mihaly for a fight. Like a mad Quixote, he’s... - March 20, 2009 - Louise Jones Brown Gallery, Duke
Park West Gallery Spring Sale: Ideal for All Your Spring Gift-Giving Needs
Fine art and jewelry treasures make perfect birthday, Mother’s Day and graduation gifts. - March 19, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Australian Art Market Blog Goes Live
Sydney, Australia based art market analyst and art critic Nicholas Forrest has announced the launch of a blog dedicated to the Australian art market. The blog will feature a no holds barred analysis of the Australian art market by Nicholas Forrest as well as advice for art investors, relevant news... - March 19, 2009 - artmarketblog.com
Canvas Vs. Computer: Are Pixels the New Paint? Modbook Artist at Work.
Expand your artist pallet using the ModBook Macintosh Tablet computer. TechRestore, the only Axiotron Authorized Service Provider that performs Overnight ModService, posts a time-lapse video of an artist painting on canvas and on the ModBook. - March 18, 2009 - TechRestore, Inc.
‘Earth, Sky, Water’ Exhibit at Austin Art Space to Feature New Paintings by Valerie Walden
Three essential elements interpreted by three different award-winning artists: Valerie Walden, Jan Knox and Marilyn Rea Nasky. ‘Earth, Sky, Water’ is the second in a series of Austin Art Space exhibits featuring artists-in- residence. A total of 32 original paintings will be on display in various mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels. - March 17, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Enjoy the Colourful Art by the Estonian Artist Aavo Ermel at BestNetArt Artgallery
The contemporary Estonian printmaker Aavo Ermel has joined the team of BestNetArt Artists, and his interesting artprints are now for sale at the Internet based BestNetArt Artgallery (www.bestnetart.com). Aavo Ermel specializes in modern artprints by using his computer and giclée (digigraphie) technique. - March 17, 2009 - BestNetArt Artgallery
Art: RAW Gallery Solo Exhibit NYC Street Artist TMNK
Art: Raw Gallery is pleased to present TMNK, The Me Nobody Knows, in his first solo exhibition in New York. The exhibition will feature an installation that combines mixed-media paintings. The paintings touch upon such issues as race, violence, politics, consumerism and social class. - March 17, 2009 - Art Raw Gallery
‘Earth, Sky, Water’ Exhibit at Austin art Space to Showcase Award-Winning Resident Artists April 17-28, 2009
Three essential elements interpreted by three different award-winning artists: Marilyn Rea Nasky, Jan Knox, and Valerie Walden. ‘Earth, Sky, Water’ is the second in a series of Austin Art Space exhibits featuring artists-in-residence. A total of 32 original paintings will be on display in various mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels. - March 17, 2009 - Austin Art Space
The Gallery at 764 West Hosts Mark M. Nelson – Solo Art Show and Sale “New Leaves”
The Gallery at 764 West Hosts “New Leaves” a solo art exhibition for Mark M. Nelson, opening on April 17 and running through May 18. Artist reception is on April 17 from 5 to 9 PM. - March 15, 2009 - 764 West Art Gallery
The Tattoo Learning Center Offers a Modern Approach to an Age Old Craft
The Tattoo Learning Center offers a non-traditional way of learning the age old art of tattooing. - March 14, 2009 - The Tattoo Learning Center
Detroit: A New Beginning
The Russell Gallery is proud to present its newest and most colorful exhibition entitled, “Detroit: A New Beginning”. This mixed media show presents art works from many regional artists showcasing metalwork, painting, and photography. This show is very special as it will help the... - March 14, 2009 - The Russell Industrial Center
Lens-a-Hand Images Presents "Honoring the Courageous" Call for Entries
Lens-A-Hand Images, Ltd. is hosting the 2009 Veteran's Memorial Art & History Exhibition in Downtown Newark, OH and announces a call to artists for “Honoring The Courageous”, a national juried exhibition, May 23 – May 30, 2009. $1,000+ in cash awards. All media, all styles. - March 13, 2009 - Lens-A-Hand Images Ltd.
Thomas Blackshear’s Collections Offer Art That Depict Black People as Beautiful and Elegant
Unfold the history of Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions™ collection in an unprecedented First Edition Collector's Handbook and Secondary Market Price Guide. - March 13, 2009 - 7th Avenue West
Orange Model Management Inc. - Modeling Agency - LG Toronto Fashion Week
Models from Orange Model Management will once again present Canadian fashion icon-Zoran Dobric's Collection at the LG Toronto Fashion Week. - March 09, 2009 - Orange Model Management
Bosoms and Bottoms by LG Williams Celebrates 20,000th YouTube™ Viewer
Please join The Estate of LG Williams in celebrating Bosoms and Bottom’s 20,000th Youtube™ viewer. This landmark event is being hosted by Hollywood celebrity David Tarfest. A portion of the video's advertising revenue will go to Fleeing America, one of the nation's leading... - March 09, 2009 - The Estate Of LG Williams
Steven Seagal Announces New Russian Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas
Steven Seagal Partners with Dallas-based Luxor Style Galleries to bring exclusive Russian art to the United States with living Russian Masters and will feature American living Contemporary Artists. - March 09, 2009 - Luxor Style Galleries
Art Classes for Beginners, Advanced Artists
Classes at Erie Art Museum - March 07, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Park West Gallery Announces Virtual Tour
Gallery Director Morris Shapiro Acts as Your Personal Docent. - March 05, 2009 - Park West Gallery
iGavel Presents March Auction Highlights
iGavel is pleased to present its March Sales. During the month of March, iGavel is holding six Associate Sales that include a broad range of auction items. These auction items are carefully priced to reflect a buyer’s market. Sales are ongoing throughout March at www.iGavel.com. - March 05, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Artist R. Lloyd Ming Uses American Express Black Cards in Sculpture to Symbolize China’s Wealth
For his solo art exhibit “I Am Not Chinese,” New York based artist R. Lloyd Ming created sculptures using The Black Card an exclusive credit card from American Express. - March 04, 2009 - R. Lloyd Ming Studio
John Lyndon Green Analyzes Jesus’ Statements in His Self Published Book
How Jesus made the gates of Heaven available to everyone is analyzed in the self-published book, Entering Into Heaven. - March 03, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Discover New Artists at "Everything But the Kitschen Sync" 12th Annual Juried Group Art Show
La Luz De Jesus Gallery proudly presents its 12th annual juried group exhibition, "Everything But the Kitschen Sync." This gigantic, no-theme exhibition will feature work from some of the most relevant artists working today. - March 02, 2009 - La Luz De Jesus Gallery
Survive The Recession – Be E.I.
The following press release informs individuals how-to survive the worst recession since the great depression. - March 01, 2009 - E.I. Enterprise LLC
Gemma Detti. Solo Exhibition, at The Colomb Art Gallery, London.
Gemma Detti Solo exhibition at The Colomb Art Gallery, London Friday 6th March - Saturday 14th March Free admission. Private View, Thursday 5th March, 6pm - 8pm. RSVP. With drinks served. Gemma Detti Italian Architect and Artist Gemma has lived in London since 2004 with her current work... - February 28, 2009 - Colomb Art
Biblical Proportions Art Show at Bearded Lady and Blue Genie
A two gallery group art show in Austin, Texas at Bearded Lady and Blue Genie during April, 2009. This show features over 60 local artists with their takes on Biblical stories. - February 28, 2009 - schliefkevision.com
Launch of New Photojournalism Project and Internet Site Giving Honor to the Residents of Jerusalem
Photographer Nir Alon has launched a new photojournalism project and Internet site to host it – "TIPUSIM.com in Jerusalem" honors unique characters, personalities and individuals in Jerusalem constituting a diversified and spectacular human mosaic. - February 27, 2009 - Images Of My Thoughts . com
Rodger Bechtold to Exhibit New Abstract Landscapes at Gallery KH in Chicago
Rodger Bechtold's new vibrant landscapes will focus on the terrain of the Midwest. - February 27, 2009 - Gallery KH
Wendy Walls Mixed Media Art Class 2009 Programme Announced
Registrations are now open for Wendy Walls' Exploring Mixed Media Art Classes in 2009. - February 25, 2009 - Wendy Walls Artist
Chapel Hill Artist Turns Travels Into Art
Artist Kimberly Alvis recently completed “Fajardo, Puerto Rico,” a 20hx24w oil on canvas painting inspired by a moment on a recent journey she made to Puerto Rico. “I was eating dinner at a little restaurant on the water and I was staring at this scene the whole time,”... - February 23, 2009 - Kimberly A. Alvis
Paul Stanley Completes Vocals for the Track "Cut the Wire" for Russian Rockers Pushking's New Album "Pushking Duets" to be Released in Late 2009
Paul Stanley guest stars on Russian Rockers Pushking's New Album "Pushking Duets." - February 21, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions
"Images of the Courageous" - Artists' Support for Our Troops Rapidly Spreads Across America
Artist's paintings, created for a Chaplain to provide a source of comfort for his fellow soldiers in the middle east, have taken on a life of their own. The images, now printed on dog tags, pocket cards, and prints, with a verse are usually referred to as "Prayer Reminder Tags" - to remind others to "pray for the soldiers we so dearly love". Family members and friends of soldiers are grabbing them up to wear them about their necks, hang on purses, key chains, rear view mirrors, and backpacks - February 21, 2009 - Lens-A-Hand Images Ltd.
Erie Art Museum Presents First Class
An Exhibit Featuring Exemplary Works by Erie Art Museum Instructors and Students. - February 21, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
The Canvas Wall Arts Are the Affordable Objects for Interior Design
Though there are lots of interior design objects available today, the canvas arts are the affordable ones for interior design, according to the professionals of mywhitewalls.com the supplier of unique canvas arts. - February 21, 2009 - Mywhitewalls.com
The Great Rock & Roll Kindle - Free Speech Has a Revival Through Eternal Youth Empire
Thanks to IT Companies like Supremus Group, independent writers and publishers can now easily and economically make their publications available on Kindle. Even dead rock stars like Kurt Cobain are being resurrected on this revolutionary device. - February 20, 2009 - Eternal Youth Empire
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series presents a special by the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex, 423 State Street. Admission to this concert is free; suggested donation $10. After 35 years, the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble is... - February 20, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Toshiko Nishikawa: Crystallizing the Invisible
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Toshiko Nishikawa in Matrix of the Mind: Fine Art by Japanese Artists. Scheduled to run from February 24th through March 17th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Toshiko Nishikawa’s new artworks. - February 20, 2009 - Agora Gallery