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A Scavenger Hunt for Free Contemporary Art Sculptures

What happens when a sculptor who likes to experiment with materials – turns to old craft cookie making from her childhood? Experimental cookie sculptures based on old European decorative keepsake cookies – given away for free in a modern day treasure hunt. On February 16, 2022, Daniela... - February 17, 2022 - Daniela Soberman

Opening Feb 19: Gil Kuno Solo Exhibition, ON::OFF::ON

√K Contemporary is proud to host Gil Kuno’s upcoming solo exhibition, ON::OFF::ON. From video to sound art, photography, installation work, as well as two-dimensional art, Kuno’s ambitious retrospective spans across three floors, from the 2nd floor to the basement of the gallery. - February 15, 2022 - SEI-RIN Co., Ltd.

New Public Art in Santa Ana, California

On Sunday February 6th community artists revealed a new mural added to Fairview and Edinger, The Heavy Artist announced a gift to the community of Santa Ana. “Bending time and space” is located at the new “El Dorados BBQ.” The artists partnered with a local business owner to create a mural that would help bring more art and culture to the area. - February 12, 2022 - The Heavy

Boynes Emerging Artist Award Partners with NoceFresca: Offering a Fully-Funded Artist Residency in Italy

Newest edition of the Boynes Emerging Artist Award opens in Feb. 2022, offering a three month artist residency in Sardinia, Italy for its growing international community of emerging artists. - February 11, 2022 - Boynes Emerging Artist Award Ltd.

UglyZoo: The First Ever Comic Strip Project Created Specifically for the NFT Market

Vancouver-based cartoonist Vlad, aka The Vlade, has announced the launch of “UglyZoo,” arguably the first ever daily comic strip created specifically for the NFT market. The UglyZoo strip includes a variety of cute animal characters — starting with a penguin, an elephant, and a... - February 08, 2022 - UglyZoo

Starting Soon: Japanese Art Auction, MEGURU vol.9

BS Fuji Co., Ltd. and Kashima Arts Co., Ltd. is proud to co-host Volume 9 of the Japanese Art Auction, MEGURU, from February 5 (Sat) to 13 (Sun), 2022. An opportunity for, both, experienced and novice buyers to gain a feel for the arts, MEGURU is a Japanese art specialist, sealed-bid auction... - February 08, 2022 - Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.

William Meredith Foundation Establishes the First Annual Nancy Frankel Artist Award

The William Meredith Foundation has established an annual award to honor the legacy of Nancy Frankel, beloved teacher, foundation board member and world-class painter and sculptor. The 2022 award has been presented to Brisueno. - February 05, 2022 - The William Meredith Foundation

Deconstructed Labyrinth by Daniela Soberman Now at Torrance Art Museum

What do you get when you couple a visionary museum director with an LA home-grown, outsider female sculptor? Something never been seen before – and the antithesis of digital immersive installations. The new installation at Torrance Art Museum, housed on its outside patio, is the next... - February 04, 2022 - Daniela Soberman

Sparked by the Pandemic, Artist Lady Lucas Launches New Sea Glass Art Business

Lady Lucas’ New Online Shop Highlights Original Artwork Made with Genuine Sea Glass from the Jersey Shore. - February 02, 2022 - Sook & Hook

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda Jr., Ed. Sec. Cardona Honor First Winners of Full-Tuition Posse Arts Scholarships to Bard, CalArts, and UNCSA at Awards Ceremony

Twenty-seven high school seniors have learned they will be attending college on full-tuition art scholarships totaling $5.2 million as participants in the new Posse Arts Program. Selected from public high schools in New York, Puerto Rico and cities across the country, the program’s inaugural... - January 27, 2022 - The Posse Foundation

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda Jr., Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to Celebrate Inaugural Class of Posse Arts Scholarship Winners at Virtual Awards Ceremony

The Posse Arts Awards Ceremony will honor the Posse Arts Program’s inaugural class, recipients of $5.2 million in full-tuition college scholarships from Bard College, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA). Conceived in collaboration with Lin-Manuel and the Miranda Family Fund, the Posse Arts initiative connects young artists from public high schools across the country to top arts-oriented colleges and universities. - January 21, 2022 - The Posse Foundation

Almost 6 Million USD Worth of Cryptocurrency Deposited Into an NFT Piggy Bank

The developing blockchain-powered fitness and lifestyle app BeFaster.fit has deposited just shy of $6 million worth of cryptocurrency into a new piggy bank-inspired NFT - Pigletz.com. - January 20, 2022 - Pigletz NFT Project

Urban Historic Preservation of the Former Home of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad

Support Urban Historic Preservation - January 18, 2022 - Sajdah Wendy Muhammad

Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week Returns January 22-30th, 2022 to Showcase the Vast Amount of Cultural Opportunities Broward County Has to Offer

Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week is a result of the desire to unite all of Broward County's artists and arts & cultural institutions in an effort to highlight all that the county has to offer through an annual self-guided tour and celebration of everything art and culture throughout the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. - January 12, 2022 - UniteUs Group

January Artist in Residence - Kellsie Moore Painting Live at the Van Gogh Immersive Exhibit in the Absinthe Room - Denver, CO

Emerging Post-Impressionist and Abstract Artist is painting live at the global sensation Van Gogh Immersive Exhibit. - January 12, 2022 - KM Fine Art Paintings

The William Meredith Foundation is Pleased to Announce the 2022 Awards for Poetry Given to Christie Max Williams and Anne Harding Woodworth

The William Meredith Foundation is pleased to announce the 2022 Awards for Poetry given to Christie Max Williams and Anne Harding Woodworth. - January 10, 2022 - The William Meredith Foundation

Introducing the Worlds First Fish Mount NFT

Mount This Fish Company is proud to introduce the world's first Fish Mount NFT. Hogfish Harry, part of the Badfish NFT series, is a free NFT available to all online customers at MountThis.Net. - January 08, 2022 - Mount This Fish Company

Female Helmed Production Company Head by Scream Queen Actress Sadie Katz Gets Serious Creating Elevated Horror with Her Production of Exorcism Film: "The Beast Inside"

Production has begun on "The Beast Inside" a horror film that centers on a mother's exorcism but dives deeper with underlying themes of alcoholism, mental illness and a loss of faith. - January 06, 2022 - See You Next Tuesday Films

New Exhibition at Howard University; Family Reunion: Portraits by Timothy J. Clark

Among America’s foremost painters in watercolor, Timothy J. Clark is known for his paintings in the tradition of John Singer Sargent. Clark created new works especially for this one-man show at the historic HBCU in Washington, DC—namely portraits of his “family” of friends—visual artists Gaye Ellington (granddaughter of Duke) and Faith Ringgold; musicians Jack McVea, Teddy Buckner, Art Davis, Michael White and others from the world of jazz. Jan 22-Mar 7, 2022. - December 31, 2021 - Howard University Gallery of Art

NFT Workx Ltd. Launches a Free NFT AirDrop of One of Rami Abdin's Animated Art Work

This Free NFT AirDrop will allow collectors to gain 1 of 500 limited edition NFTs that are focused on a traditional cultural item of the beautiful, diverse and exciting country of the UAE. NFT Workx, a specialist NFT Services company based in the UK who represents professional Artists,... - December 22, 2021 - NFT Workx

Post Your Best Illustrations of the Skies on Social Media - Celsys to Hold Its 30th International Illustration Contest

Celsys opened its 30th International Illustration Contest, inviting submissions from around the world for illustrations on the theme of the Skies on Monday, December 20. - December 21, 2021 - Celsys Inc.

As Joe Brandon Sinks, a New Hero Rises

STANTZ News Launches DAMN Dingleberries Sitcom Crowdfunding Campaign Starring TROMP, Avatar of the Great 45. - December 18, 2021 - STANTZ.NEWS

Barnyard Fashionistas Releases NFT Series by Bree Allen & Josh Reiss

Barnyard Fashionistas, by artists Bree Allen & Josh Reiss will be hatching their NFT series this winter 2021, which is comprised of over 10,000 individual NFTs (non-fungible tokens), Barnyard Fashionistas is a brand new, playful, tech-forward NFT set featuring fun, vibrantly rendered,... - December 16, 2021 - Barnyard Fashionistas

Pop Culture Artist Rob Prior Closes Multi-Million Dollar Art Sale at Art Basel Miami

Internationally renowned pop artist and painter, Rob Prior, announced today an historic, multi-million dollar art sale at Art Basel Miami. The sale included the purchase of a watercolor portrait of famed fashion designer Virgil Abloh by real estate executive Daniel Pettit for $1 million. - December 07, 2021 - Rob Prior

The Grove Center for The Arts & Media Announces Cryptocurrency Donations for GivingTuesday

The Grove Center for The Arts & Media is announcing it is now accepting cryptocurrency donations for its artist grant program. The Grove Center is a Southern California 501c3 non-profit arts organization that offers artistic grants, scholarships and fiscal sponsorship for artists. In the past... - November 30, 2021 - The Grove Center for The Arts & Media

ARIDO Power House House Presenting Multi Billion Dollar Collection During Art Basel 2021

Founded by a scion descendant of the Maimonides, a prominent 11th century family, that set sail to South East Asia bringing gems and luxury goods back to Europe, Jesse Raphael & Celebrity Guru Thomas Chappell, a world class designer with a background in fashion, art and history. - November 30, 2021 - ARIDO Jewelry

“Can NFTs Empower Communities”: MiamiCoin Invites All to Speaker Panel Series During Miami Art Week

CityCoins announced today that the MiamiCoin Speaker Panel Series will take part during Miami Art Week on December 3rd, 2021, at Bitbasel’s NFT Hotel, an immersive experience taking over the Sagamore South Beach, known as Miami’s original Art Hotel, it has been a lavish oceanfront destination since the days of Art Deco. - November 23, 2021 - MiamiCoin Art Week

Just Launched NFT Art Project, DynaStripes, Lets You Create Abstract Artworks and Get Paid

DynaStripes, the one-of-a-kind on-chain, generative NFT art project, has now launched on the Ethereum blockchain. DynaStripes allows users to create NFT artworks formed of unique, colourful, and minimal animated stripes. In a world first, users can configure and preview the artwork before creation, and earn royalties on sales forever. - November 15, 2021 - DynaStripes

Announcing the Release of Darkblock’s Apps & Seed Round

Darkblock has launched a web and TV app to enable creators to upgrade existing NFTs to include an exclusive piece of content reserved for the NFT owner. Darkblock recently closed a seed round of $1.7 million. - November 12, 2021 - Darkblock

"Anchors Away" Art Installation at Husson University Honors the "Sailor Jerry" Tattoo Style

Husson University students created an art installation called “Anchors Away” that honors “Sailor Jerry” tattoos. The installation consists of large wheat paste tattoo designs affixed to the walls of the gallery. “Sailor Jerry” tattoos are characterized by bold, crisp lines with pops of color that create emphasis within the image. These tattoos are primarily nautical in theme.The exhibition runs from Nov. 9 – Dec. 7, 2021. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - November 11, 2021 - Husson University

Exhibition Opening: Premium Japanese Art Sales Exhibition, BISAI SEN 04

Kashima Arts is proud to announce that the 4th edition of the Japanese Art Sales Exhibition BISAI SEN will commence November 13 (Sat) and will continue on view through November 28 (Sun), 2021. Featuring works by Katsushika Hokusai, Uemura Shoen, Yokoyama Taikan and many other highly acclaimed... - November 10, 2021 - Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.

Young Rembrandts of Frederick’s Receives "2021 Frederick’s Child Reader’s Choice" Award

Young Rembrandts Fredericks announced today that it was named to the 2021 Best Academic and Enrichment Program of Fredericks County, Best Visual Arts Program of Frederick County, Best Indoor Activity of Frederick and Montgomery County Award of CHILD Reader’s Choice. - November 08, 2021 - Young Rembrandts

Abernathy & Smyth Publishes Volume III of World Renowned Artist Elizabeth Cameron Lauder

"Essential Elizabeth Lauder: Mindfully Curated in Life and Art, Volume III, 1975-2020" - November 05, 2021 - Abernathy & Smyth Publishing House

TypeThis!Studio: A New Type Foundry That Empowers Their Customers

TypeThis! launches with a boutique selection of high-quality fonts and empowers customers’ confidence in their typefaces. - November 03, 2021 - TypeThis!Studio

Loutopia Exhibition Opening This Friday at Trust Cocktail Bar Inside TechArtista Downtown

As part of TechArtista’s Artist-in-Residency program, they have teamed up with artist Jayvn Solomon to bring the Loutopia art exhibition to their Downtown location. TechArtista Downtown will host the Loutopia Exhibition Opening on Friday, November 5, from 5pm to 9pm at 401 Pine Street in... - November 03, 2021 - TechArtista

The Elegant Fashion of Princess Diana Will Headline an Exhibition This Fall at the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center in Hendersonville, Tenn.

The regal fashion of one of the 20th-century’s most iconic figures will herald the holidays at the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) in Hendersonville, Tenn. The exhibition, titled, "The Elegance of Royal Fashion," will run Nov. 14, 2021 to Jan. 9, 2022 and will feature two... - November 02, 2021 - Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center

Eye-Catching Illustrations of Fashion Icons Winner of 29th International Illustration Contest Announced

Celsys announced the results of the 29th International Illustration Contest, which sought entries on the theme of “Fashion Icon,” on Thursday, 28th October. - November 01, 2021 - Celsys Inc.

Clip Studio Assets Exceeds 100,000 Materials Uploaded by Creators Holds 100,000th Material Milestone Event

Celsys will hold a series of events from October 27 to commemorate the 100,000th material posted by creators to Clip Studio Assets. - October 29, 2021 - Celsys Inc.

A New Chapter to Vladinsky’s Critically Acclaimed "Observer" Series Launches at HOFA Gallery, 4 - 17 November

Romanian visual artist, Vladinsky, renowned for his signature abstract style of portraiture today announces the latest progression of his critically acclaimed "Observer" series will appear at HOFA Gallery between 4 - 17 November, 2021. - October 27, 2021 - The House of Fine Art

Yuma Kishi, Imaginary Bones｜Exhibition Update: Exhibition Period Extended & the Introduction of Part II

√K Contemporary (Root K Contemporary / Shinjuku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce that the ongoing Yuma Kishi’s solo exhibition, Imaginary Bones, has been extended and will consist of a 2-part display. Now on view, Part I has been extended to November 14. Part II will open November 20 with... - October 20, 2021 - SEI-RIN Co., Ltd.

Renowned Digital Artist Tokebi to Launch His First Non-Fungible Token Art Collection This Fall

Internationally renowned multimedia artist Tokebi is launching a digital art collection of 10,000 non-fungible tokens stored in the Ethereum and Polygon Blockchains. - October 14, 2021 - Tokebi

2nd Life Media Acquires & Upgrades Roadrunner Emporium Fine Arts Gallery, Alamogordo, New Mexico

2nd Life Media under the direction of Artist Rene Sepulveda & CEO Chris Edwards announce the acquisition and upgrades to Roadrunner Emporium into a collaborative showplace of 55 artisans, craftsperson's, authors and antiques partners featuring classes, workshops, artist lectures and more. - October 13, 2021 - 2nd Life Media Inc.

Boundless Possibilities – Life Cube Creates Its First NFT from 1.7 Million Images; Auctioned at Sotheby’s with Proceeds Gifted to Benefit Burning Man Project

Announcing a new digital arts achievement from the Life Cube Project: an NFT comprised of over 1.7 million images, just auctioned by Sotheby’s as part of "Boundless Space… the Possibilities of Burning Man." A Burning Man honorarium recipient (2015), the Life Cube portfolio includes collaborative installations at Burning Man and across the country, involving 100s of artists and inspiring 100,000 participants to create and share their art, while writing down and pursuing their goals and dreams. - October 11, 2021 - Life Cube Project

Local Business and Artist from Young Rembrandts Painting Storm Drains for The Elgin Cultural Arts Commission

Bill Duca, artist and cartoonist for Young Rembrandts, is spending his days painting storm drains in the city of Elgin, for a project called “New Call for Art,” by the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission. The Call for Art is seeking art that features images and messages to raise awareness... - October 07, 2021 - Young Rembrandts

Kashima Arts Presents the Japanese Art Auction MEGURU Vol.8 - the Marketplace for Japanese Art

BS Fuji Co., Ltd. and Kashima Arts Co., Ltd. are proud to co-host volume 8 of the Japanese Art Auction, MEGURU, from October 16 (Sat) to 24 (Sun), 2021. An opportunity for, both experienced and novice buyers to gain a feel for the arts, MEGURU is a sealed-bid auction that specializes in Japanese... - October 06, 2021 - Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.

37th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival Exhibitor Applications Due Oct. 10

The 37th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival & Market Place, hosted by the Rotary Club of Cape Coral, is accepting exhibitor applications from artists, crafters, food and beverage vendors, local businesses, and non-profits for the 2022 event being held Jan. 8 and 9. Applications must be submitted... - October 05, 2021 - Cape Coral Arts Festival & Marketplace

Starting Soon: AI Artist, Yuma Kishi Solo Exhibition, Imaginary Bones

√K Contemporary (Root K Contemporary, Tokyo) is pleased to present Imaginary Bones, a solo exhibition of Yuma Kishi's works. Opening October 17 (Sun), the exhibition will feature a diverse range of approximately 25 works, from video installations to three-dimensional and two-dimensional works... - October 05, 2021 - SEI-RIN Co., Ltd.

Lily Lisa Receives Second Woman of the Year Award from Art 4 Peace