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Erie Art Museum Now Accepting Works for 86h Annual Spring Show
Works are currently being accepted for the Erie Art Museum’s 86th Annual Spring Show, a regional juried exhibit, running April 18 through June 14, 2009 in the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street. All artists residing within 250 miles of Erie are invited to enter works not... - February 07, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
African Textile Celebrates President Barack Obama
The Erie Art Museum’s exhibit, Kanga & Kitenge: Cloth and Culture in East Africa, just received a new acquisition. Fresh from the textile factories in Tanzania, is a cloth commemorating President Barack Obama. It is on view through April 5, 2009 in the Museum’s Main Gallery, 411... - February 07, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Jason Craighead Donates "Red Crane" to VAE Auction
Jason Craighead, the artist whose painting broke the record for the highest single bid during the November “Works of Heart” charitable auction for the Carolina AIDS Alliance, has donated another large painting to the Visual Art Exchange for its 25th Art Auction & Gala. The silver... - February 05, 2009 - Jason Craighead
Russell Gallery Presents "A Celebration of African American Aesthetics"
This Friday, February 6th is the opening of the Celebration for African American Aesthetics. Featured is the artwork of ten critically acclaimed artists and is in honor of Black History Month. Detroit bred artist, BeloZro is one of the artists gracing the Russell Gallery with his Neo-Calligraphic... - February 05, 2009 - The Russell Industrial Center
Harry K. Wong, Alfie Kohn, Teaching Tips in Latest Teachers.Net Gazette
February 2009 issue is biggest yet - Features Abraham Lincoln, Black History, and Dr. Seuss Read Across America lesson plans, classroom management help, opinion, recipes, and classroom humor. - February 04, 2009 - Teachers.Net
iAuctionShop Signs Harrogate, Yorkshire Based Artist Joey Parkin
iAuctionShop Ltd announces that it will be marketing original art and prints by Harrogate based artist Joey Parkin. - February 02, 2009 - iAuctionShop Ltd
World Printmakers Presents: Cut the Gallery Out of the Picture
A new website permits artists around the world to share their own creative marketing strategies, thus cutting art galleries out of the picture. - February 02, 2009 - Mike Booth, writer
"The Quilt Complex" Launches New Web Site; a "Paradise" for People Who Love Antique Quilts
Announcing the launch of a web site for a business with merchandise and services involving antique quilts. - January 31, 2009 - The Quilt Complex
Raymond Vineyards Partners with Asian Art Museum
Raymond Vineyards is pleased to announce their new partnership with the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, CA. Raymond is the official wine sponsor for the Museum’s private donor lounge, The Peterson Room, and their Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon will be poured at the... - January 30, 2009 - Raymond Vineyards
Passionate Explorations in Texture by D. Loren Champlin
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present D. Loren Champlin in Contemporary Perspectives. Scheduled to run from January 30th through February 19th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of D. Loren Champlin's bold and detailed paintings. - January 30, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Darla Reid: Capturing the Life Force
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Darla Reid in Enigmatic Visions. Scheduled to run from January 30th through February 19th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Darla Reid's artistic expressions. - January 30, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Pascal Fessler: Cities and Sittings in Contrast
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Pascal Fessler in Contemporary Perspectives. Scheduled to run from January 30th through February 19th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Pascal Fessler's unique cityscapes. - January 30, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Happy 1-Year Off-the-Grid to a Very Special Non-Profit
Side Street Projects just celebrated one-year 100% solar. - January 29, 2009 - Side Street Projects
Daryl Bibicoff, Artist/Painter of Contemporary Musicians and "Inclusive" Retrospective
Daryl Bibicoff is a contemporary painter and was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. Opportunities to display his work defines his success as an artist, and he is fortunate for the opportunities he has been afforded. Currently, he just finished a commissioned painting for Ariey Productions. Daryl continues to apply his unique talent by expanding his “Inclusive” Retrospective. He is currently connecting painting and music with popular rock and jazz musicians. - January 28, 2009 - Art By Daryl
CAKE: a Mid Career Retrospective of Sculptor and Visual Artist Don Desper Opening on January 24 at 7pm
A protégé of Walker Hancock, Don Desper’s retrospective spans 35 years of accumulated sculpture, painting, drawing, writing and conceptual work. - January 24, 2009 - Don Desper - Artist
Did You Attend the Inauguration? Tips for Preserving an Unforgettable Experience.
Recommendations for preserving and displaying inauguration memorabilia including tickets, invitations and photographs. - January 22, 2009 - Purple Raincoat
American Heritage Trading Cards Giving Away Free Autographed Barack Obama Trading Card Sets Online
American Heritage trading Cards Giving Away Free Autographed Barack Obama Trading Card Sets Online. www.FreeObamacards.com flooded with requests. Tough economic times have everyone looking for a bargain, but look no further. American Heritage Memorabilia is offering a Limited Edition Autographed... - January 20, 2009 - FreeObamaCards.com
Art:Raw Gallery Inaugural Exhibit Debut Show Featuring 300+ Artists
Art Raw Gallery is pleased to present for its inaugural exhibit the international works of over 300 emerging artists. The show will run from February 19 to March 21, 2009 with an opening reception Thursday, February 19, 6-9pm. The grand opening 4-week group exhibition for the West Chelsea gallery... - January 19, 2009 - Art Raw Gallery
Haitham Eid Participating in the 11th Annual Invitational Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Art Exhibit
Painter Haitham Eid is participating in the 11th Annual Invitational Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Art Exhibit for the second time in a row at The New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture and History (NOAAM) at 1418 Gov. Nicholls Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 from January 19 to... - January 18, 2009 - Haitham Eid
Lux Art Institute Welcomes Victoria Adams as Next Artist-in-Residence
Lux Art Institute, San Diego’s recent recipient of the American Institute of Architects San Diego Chapter top design award, will welcome Victoria Adams as the next resident artist of ‘09. Adams is a landscape painter who lives and works on Vashon Island off the coast of Seattle,... - January 18, 2009 - Lux Art Institute
Russell Gallery Features "My Wish for 2009"
Its an exciting time of year, many are creating New Years resolutions and have wishes for the new year to come. - January 18, 2009 - The Russell Industrial Center
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. The artists represented in this exhibition were among the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette, and subject matter of impressionism from their French counterparts. - January 18, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Dancing Shadows, Epic Tales: Wayang Kulit of Indonesia
Wayang kulit performance of Indonesia, among the oldest and greatest story telling traditions in the world, is said to lie at the heart of Javanese culture. Wayang kulit are flat, elaborately painted and intricately carved and perforated leather shadow puppets that cast dazzling shadows through a cotton screen. - January 18, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Abandoned Demolition: New En Plein Air Paintings by Andy Paczos
Painter Andy Paczos exhibits 14 works of en plein air paintings chronicling three years of growth, destruction and resurrection at local demolition site. - January 18, 2009 - Hyde Park Art Center
Beat the Winter Doldrums at ClaySpace Open Studio
Cure those winter doldrums by learning to throw a pot at the Erie Art Museum’s ClaySpace Open Studio, 1505 State Street 3rd Floor, every Saturday beginning Jan. 17, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. Instruction is $5 per person ($3 for Erie Art Museum members) and is on a first come first served... - January 17, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Exhibit at Erie Art Museum Reflects Basic Truths About Art
Frank Novel is a natural artist and visitors to the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street, from January 23 through April 18, 2009 will experience firsthand how Novel uses art to engage the world. A free public reception is schedule for Gallery Night on Friday, March 6, 2009 from 7-10... - January 17, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
iGavel Presents Geraldine Carr’s Art and Antiques from Southern and New England Estates Auction
iGavel is pleased to present Geraldine Carr’s Art and Antiques From Southern and New England Estates Auction. - January 16, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Intertwined: Contemporary Baskets from the Sara and David Lieberman Collection
The contemporary baskets in Intertwined are made by artists who challenge the notion of a basket - both in definition and in materials used. - January 16, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Alternative Spaces: New Mexico Artists' Installations at the New Mexico Museum of Art
Eight New Mexico artists will create installations in the 1917 New Mexico Museum of Art - a contrast of the contemporary with the well-known Santa Fe-style of the building. - January 16, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
iGavel Presents Upcoming Winter Auctions
iGavel is pleased to present its Winter Sales, featuring items that are offered in Fresh@iGavel. - January 16, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Get Those Holiday Photos Out of the Camera and Onto the Walls
PhotoFiddle.com makes museum-quality art from digital photos. Great for Valentines. http://photofiddle-gallery.com/. - January 13, 2009 - Photofiddle.com
Introducing Story and Craft Time at Once Upon a Gallery
Once Upon a Gallery, Chestnut Hill's children's art center, is proud to announce Story and Craft Time every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. - January 12, 2009 - Once Upon a Gallery
Video Accent Releases 4 Ambient Art DVDs
Video Accent announced today the release of 4 Impressionist art DVDs intended to enhance the use of wide screen flat panel televisions and the spaces they occupy. The DVDs, Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and Cezanne, present the work of these artists in wide screen, high definition splendor. Each DVD... - January 09, 2009 - Video Accent
Yes He Can
Urban Artist THH70 Featured in Barack Obama Art Exhibit. - January 08, 2009 - THH70
Nancy Kahlow-Curtis: Mythic Possibilities
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Nancy Kahlow-Curtis in Figuratively Speaking. Scheduled to run from January 6th through January 27th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Nancy Kahlow-Curtis' magical works. - January 06, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Russian Artist Roman Zaslonov to Exhibit at Gallery KH in Chicago
Russian Artist to Have First Solo Exhibition in US at Gallery KH in Chicago - January 05, 2009 - Gallery KH
Pulling Strings: the Marionettes and Art of Gustave Baumann
The complete collection of hand carved wood marionettes created by Guvstave Baumann in the collection of the New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe will be on display. - January 01, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Greeting Card Company Signs Renowned Iowa Artist Kettle for New Line of Funny Valentines
Order of St. Nick has signed renowned Iowa artist Kettle to headline its new line of “Sweet and Sour Valentines" greeting cards. - January 01, 2009 - Order of St. Nick
Straube Winter Fine Arts Show Opens January 9: Public Invited Free to See Award Winning Artists
Win Straube, President and CEO of Straube Corporation, recently announced the Straube Center Winter Fine Art Show opening January 9 through February 28, 2009 at the newly refurbished office and retail complex on Rt 31 at West Franklin Avenue in Pennington, NJ. - December 31, 2008 - Straube Art Center
Peering Into the Soul by Eric Robin
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Eric Robin in our upcoming exhibition In Reverie of Form. Scheduled to run from January 6th through January 27th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Eric Robin's fantastical portraits. - December 31, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Art Prints Etc Introducing New Line of Product Signed Art Prints / Posters. All Art Prints / Posters Are Signed (Autographed) by the Artist.
Art Prints Etc is announcing new line of products – signed art prints / posters. The art prints / posters are signed (Autographed) by the artists and are available in three sizes: 8 by 10, 16 by 20 and 20 by 24 inches. - December 29, 2008 - Art Prints Etc
Viviana Puello: Memory's Vibrant Intensity
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Viviana Puello in The Revelry of Energy. Scheduled to run from January 6th through January 27th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Viviana Puello's pure abstractions. - December 26, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Celebrity Photographer, Mycki Manning's Fairy Art Joins the Michael Godard Art Gallery
Mycki Manning's Fairy Art & Fairy Portrait Experience will join The Michael Godard Art Gallery at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. Soft opening reception, Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. Mycki's captivating fairy art is showcased at the Godard Gallery featuring an experience in which someone can become the artwork: beginning with a fairy makeover, and then a unique photography session resulting in artful fantasy photos & a canvas original which is painted with oils by Mycki. - December 21, 2008 - Mycki Manning Image Design, Inc.
PhotographyCorner.com Announces 2008 Photograph of the Year Contest with $11,500 in Prizes
PhotographyCorner.com announces the 2008 Photograph of the Year contest, featuring nine, high-profile sponsors with over $11,500 in prizes to be won including a grand prize valued at almost $4,000. The contest is free to enter, with submissions accepted via email. Any photograph taken in 2008 is eligible to be entered. - December 20, 2008 - PhotographyCorner.com
"The Third Day After" - Robert Aitchison & Iliyan Ivanov - Two-Men Show at Alfa Art Gallery Curated by Mr. Kiril Tarpov
In this exhibit the curator Mr. Kiril Tarpov and the artists Robert Aitchison and Iliyan Ivanov explore the artistic interpretation of controversial topics that are somewhat unique to the art of painting in its more conventional sense. These are the ideas of collaboration between artists and the... - December 19, 2008 - Alfa Art Gallery
Silvio Vigliaturo - A Different Kind of Earth
It’s a collection of ceramic sculptures that were first exhibited at the 48th Mostra della Ceramica di Castellamonte receiving the medal of honour by the President of the Republic of Italy. For the first time Silvio Vigliaturo – a world renowned glassfusion maestro – employs a... - December 19, 2008 - MACA - Civic Museum of Contemporary Art
Printsleeves.com Announces Custom Sized Print Sleeves
PrintSleeves.com, known for bringing you the widest variety of print sleeves in the industry, now offers you more. In addition to their array of stock sizes they can produce sleeves custom ordered to your individual needs. PrintSleeves.com offers different types of print sleeves to meet your... - December 19, 2008 - Printsleeves.com
Seattle Area Photographer Bruce Yates' Award Winning Lemon Shark Photo Goes on Display at Smithsonian, Raises Money for Charity
Bellevue, Washington's Bruce Yates' "Cheshire Cat Grin" Shark Photo Wins Prestigious Award, is Featured in Nature's Best Photography Exhibition in Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. - December 18, 2008 - UnderwaterReflections.com
Children Play Harp Music and Jungle Sounds on Custom Laser Harp in New Virginia Children's Hospital
The new "Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter's," in Virginia Beach VA, features a custom laser beam harp for the children to play when they come for exams. Any kind of music or sampled sounds can be played by breaking the red laser beams. - December 14, 2008 - Mountain Glen Harps LLC
Maria Pia Taverna: Journeys Through Color
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Maria Pia Taverna in The Odyssey Within: Fine Art by Artists Living in Italy and Greece and of Italian and Greek Origin. Scheduled to run from December 12th through January 2nd, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Maria Pia Taverna's unique works. - December 12, 2008 - Agora Gallery