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Artists Paintings Mystical Visions
Kris Risto has a unique vision that he has been expressing in his artwork since childhood. Visitors to the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street, will see how Risto’s mystical visions come to life in his new exhibition, The End of All Dreams, paintings by Kris Risto currently... - April 24, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Puts Pennsylvanians Back to Work
The Erie Art Museum’s $9 million expansion and renovation will put approximately 45 Pennsylvanians back to work when it breaks ground on its building project May 8, 2009 during a public ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum Annex parking lot at 20 East 5th Street. The $6 million... - April 23, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Hand Made Silk Paintings from Finland
The BestNetArt Artgallery is proud to present a series of new hand made silk paintings by the contemporary artist Mrs Raili Tala from Finland. Raili Tala has made exquisite silk painting for many years, and she can be regarded as one of the leading artists in this field in Finland. - April 22, 2009 - BestNetArt Artgallery
Revolutionary Implications: Artistic Genius of Raja Ravi Varma
Tamarind Art Council is excited to host a lecture by Jay Varma who is a gifted artist and grandson of legendary painter Raja Ravi Varma. In his slide show presentation, Jay Varma will share rare anecdotes to map evolution of Raja Ravi Varma’s art and to illustrate his relevance in India Today. Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 pm. - April 22, 2009 - Tamarind Art
Guyette & Schmidt Decoy Auction on Artfact Live
Artfact Live! to offer online bidding for Guyette & Schmidt auction of North American Decoys on April 23 and April 24, 2009. Bid online on over 600 decoys and related items to be featured, including a Rare Hollow Mallard Hen by Charles Perdew. - April 21, 2009 - Peter James
Allen Palmer Making the Familiar Strange at Agora Gallery
The Agora Gallery is proud to present Allen Palmer in Altered States of Reality: an Exhibition of Analog and Digital Fine Art Photography. Scheduled to run from April 14th through May 5th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Allen Palmer’s view of New York’s neighborhoods. - April 21, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Park West Foundation Hosts "In Seventh Heaven"
Fundraiser in support of "For The Seventh Generation" promises to be a memorable night filled with auctions and awareness-raising. - April 20, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Aiga Miami Presents, "Common Underground" an Exhibit of 30 Posters Featuring 30 Countries
On April 27, AIGA Miami presents the “Common Underground”. For this event, come examine what 30 designers have discovered in their exploration of how words can become representative of a given country. The exhibition is the result of Pedro Sarmiento’s project examining social... - April 18, 2009 - AIGA Miami
Erie Art Museum Premiers 86th Annual Spring Show
The Erie Art Museum premiers its 86th Annual Spring Show on Saturday, April 18 with a Museum members’ opening preview and reception for the artists from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street. This year’s entries included 532 works from 310 artists. Spring... - April 18, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Alma ICE Break Pool Tournament and Music Festival
The picturesque riverside town of Alma Wisconsin hosts its first annual Alma Ice Break festival with a focus not only on great entertainment, but on the local artists and merchants that make the Alma area so unique. The exciting two-weekend festival features a men’s and women’s pool tournament, comedians, Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Big River Radio Wave,” and an eclectic span of national, regional and local musicians ranging in genre from hip hop to bluegrass; alt-pop to jamband. - April 16, 2009 - Alma ICE Break
An Unreadable Text: Indian Art and Modernity After 1947
Tamarind Art Council is excited to host Rebecca M. Brown an associate professor of art history at Johns Hopkins University, and author of the recent book, Art for a Modern India, 1947-1980. On April 17, at 6:30 pm. To attend please RSVP to rsvp@tamarindart.org or call 212-200-8000. For more information on Tamarind Arts Council Please visit our website www.tamarindart.org - April 16, 2009 - Tamarind Art
Andy Warhol Former Assistant Steve Kaufman Pop Art Show in Las Vegas July 4th
Steve Kaufman has painted paintings of Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, President Obama, Elvis, Beatles, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, U2, Janet Jackson, Al Pacino, Muhammad Ali, Oscar De La Hoya, Cuban Cigars, Andy Warhol, Picasso, Dali, Van Gogh,... - April 15, 2009 - Steve Kaufman Art Studio
Paintings of Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Marc Chagall, Alexander Caider, Renoir, and Norman Rockwell Have Gone Up to 60,000%
Stock Market have fallen, Houses prices have dropped. "I was sitting at my desk the other day reading about the stock market. Once again a company I chose to buy was down in price, I was warned that this company was not going to meet the ‘expected’ numbers and their will be a... - April 15, 2009 - Steve Kaufman Art Studio
Connections, a Lambertville, NJ Art Exhibition with Wildlife Artist Beatrice Bork and Landscape Painter Joe Kazimierczyk
During May, Artists' Gallery features the work of wildlife artist, Beatrice Bork, and landscape painter, Joe Kazimierczyk, two artists who share a deep connection to nature through their paintings. Both artists take their inspiration from natural settings and as one takes in the work of these two fine artists, that connection becomes evident. Bork paints intimate scenes depicting animals we share our earth with, while Kazimierczyk paints quiet country scenes still common in this area. - April 15, 2009 - Artists' Gallery
A Giving Presence
Giving Back: In a Tough Economic Climate, More Important Than Ever - April 15, 2009 - H. Marion Framing Studio, Inc.
Dallas Abstract Artist Amy Cannady to Have Solo Exhibition in Chicago
Chicago's Gallery KH to host opening on April 24, 2009 and a lecture lead by the artist, Amy Cannady, on April 25, 2009 - April 14, 2009 - Gallery KH
Prisms of Perception, an Art Exhibition with Materese Roche and Charles Katzenbach
The first show of the Artists’ Gallery’s season features two artists working on separate planes, with different visions who are bound by parallels in techniques and the ability to draw the viewer into their work. The Charles Katzenbach and Materese Roche show “Prisms of Perception” opens Friday, April 10th, and the artist’s reception will be held on Saturday, April 18th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The exhibit runs through May 3rd, 2009. - April 11, 2009 - Artists' Gallery
iGavel Presents Spring Auction Highlights
iGavel is pleased to present its Spring Sales. During the months of April and May, iGavel is holding numerous Associate Sales and Open Auctions that include a broad range of items. These lots are carefully priced to reflect a buyer’s market. Sales are ongoing at iGavel.com. - April 11, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Summer Fun with Art at the Erie Art Museum
Imaginations will soar this summer, as the Erie Art Museum provides children of all ages lots of opportunity for artistic expression. Summer programs for children at the Museum include Art in Action, Art Camp for Kids, First Fridays and a wide range of classes beginning June 15. Activities are held... - April 11, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Art Exhibit: Regeneration at the Green House Gallery
On May 1, the Green House Gallery will open its “Regeneration” group show, highlighting the artists’ explorations into new materials. Highlighted pieces will include metal and ceramic sculpture, unique “art jewelry,” ceramic tableware, and mixed-media pieces including medical paraphernalia. The exhibit will run through May 31. - April 11, 2009 - Green House Gallery
Michael Velliquette Opens New Show of Collages at DCKT Contemporary May 8, 2009
DCKT Contemporary is pleased to present Michael Velliquette’s second New York solo exhibition. Velliquette hand cuts and glues paper cardstock into complex dimensional assemblages reminiscent of the interiors of large-scale pop-up books or mosaics in high relief. In his current body of work Velliquette returns once again to garden and jungle settings where humorous and visually dense paper tableaux are populated with animistic spirits, beasts, goons and gods. - April 10, 2009 - DCKT Contemporary
Socially Conscious Art Exhibit, “The Many Faces of Stereotypes,” Continues at Verdadism Art Gallery
Verdadism Art Gallery continues with socially conscious exhibition that confronts the issue of stereotyping human beings because of their race, religion or ethnicity. Original ink drawings by Soraida, Creator of Verdadism. - April 10, 2009 - Artist Soraida
New Annual Art Awards Show "What Texas Means to Me" at Austin Art Space July 10-August 22, 2009
Austin Art Space announced the beginning of a new tradition at the gallery and studios: the first annual juried exhibit focused on everything Texas, entitled ‘What Texas Means to Me’. The show’s theme will be built entirely upon artists’ inspirations and impressions of any aspect of Texas’ past, present or future. - April 08, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Park West Gallery Launches New Artist Sites
Features Fine Art from Gockel, Kinkade, Le Kinff, Krasnyansky and Tarkay - April 08, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Call for Art Entries in Detroit: Summer in the City
Summer in the City - Mixed media show with the theme of; Summer in the City. Utilizing your preferred media, submit works that depict your vision of, or relates to, the primary theme of Summer in The City. All media types and styles will be considered. - April 05, 2009 - The Russell Industrial Center
A Special Mother's Day Gift - Custom Painted Portrait
A custom portrait painting is a unique and thoughtful gift any mother will cherish. Although Mother's Day is over a month away, it takes a month to complete a painting; to ensure delivery before Mother's Day, order before April 9th. - April 04, 2009 - PortraitPainting.com
Mario Beaudoin Launches the ‘Daily Painting’
A Year in the Life of established Quebec artist Mario Beaudoin to be chronicled in the ‘Daily Painting.’ - April 02, 2009 - Creation Bowdoin inc
NuU Unlimited Support Local Theatre Company in Lincoln Park Neighborhood
NuU Unlimited is excited to donate to Infusion Theatre Company’s annual Art of InFusion event, March 28, 2009 from 7p – 10p, held at the Chicago Art Source Gallery. Art of InFusion supports new plays and “consumer friendly” theatre through a celebration of live music,... - April 01, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Underground Cartoonist Hurricane Nancy Kalish Panzika is Back After 40 Years
Underground Cartoonist Hurricane Nancy (http://www.hurricanenancy.com) Kalish Panzika, the first female underground cartoonist from the 1960’s, acknowledged by Trina Robbins as her inspiration to try some of her own strips for the East Village Other is back at work after 40 years. - April 01, 2009 - Hurricane Nancy
Steve Kaufman Has Been Asked to Create a 17 Feet X 70 Feet Mural at Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority (Lvcva) of the History of Las Vegas Casino
“I had a stroke I can’t lift a paint brush.” Kaufman’s office is calling Las Vegas art schools to get kids to help Kaufman with this art history project. The mural will be seen by 4 million people a year. In 2008 Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority has set up a... - March 30, 2009 - Steve Kaufman Art Studio
Andy Warhol Former Assistant Pop Artist Steve Kaufman Statement
Andy Warhol's former assistant, Pop Artist Steve Kaufman, makes the following statement: "My office has received many phone calls, emails that I’ve died, and many flowers from fans. I had a major stroke. My cholesterol was 576, I use a walker, but I’m alive. The Hospital tells me... - March 30, 2009 - Steve Kaufman Art Studio
Steve Kaufman"The Former Assistant to Andy Warhol" Has Printed a Very Rare Art Book
Quotes from the book "They say that art comes from the soul, the more drama in an artist’s life the more he can drawn on for his art. Van Gogh and Picasso had troubled souls, but poor Steve Kaufman has been shot once, stabbed 3 times - all by women - that is a lot of drama for great art. - March 30, 2009 - Steve Kaufman Art Studio
Mallet Japan to Launch Its First Auction Specialized in Ukiyo-e, the Floating World Wood Block Prints
Mallet Japan- Ukiyo-e/ Modern & Contemporary Art, Sale No.090424, Auction: April 24th at 4:00 pm, Session I: Ukiyo-e prints [lots 1-92], Session II: Modern & Contemporary Art [lots 93-381], Preview: April 21st to 23rd from 10:30am to 7:00pm - March 29, 2009 - Mallet Japan
100 Years Later, Danielle Kelly Re-Imagines Bauhaus
Henri & Odette is pleased to announce the opening of its new exhibition, Bouse House, on April 10th in the gallery located at 124 South Sixth Street Suite 130, on Carson Ave. between Las Vegas Blvd. and Sixth Street. - March 28, 2009 - Henri & Odette
Springleap.com Teams Up with DEA to Make a Difference
South African company Springleap.com is heading up the Pure Imagination Campaign by creating awareness of the dangers of drugs by offering a great opportunity. - March 28, 2009 - Springleap.com
Guild Works Productions Celebrates Release of New Series
Northampton Comic Store serves as the setting for Hell’s Blood #1 Release - March 28, 2009 - Guild Works Publications
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
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
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
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
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
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