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Art Exhibit: Find Your Re-Purpose in Life
The dynamic Green House Gallery, in the heart of Houston's Montrose district, is opening a new exhibit of re-purposed, recycled and rediscovered artwork - October 24, 2008 - Green House Gallery
Baterbys to Hold Major Year End Auction
Dozens of important works of art by renowned 20th-century masters such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Marc Chagall will be offered at auction on Saturday, Nov. 8, by Baterbys Art Auction Gallery. The sale will be conducted live and online. Baterbys expects a packed showroom for the event, but... - October 24, 2008 - Baterbys Art Auction Gallery
Latino Art Featured in Joint Exhibition with Latino Art Museum of Pomona
Santa Ana College (SAC) announces the “Latino Art Museum Invitational” art exhibit featuring four highly regarded Latino artists. The exhibit runs through Saturday, November 1, at the SAC arts gallery at the Santora Building, 207 North Broadway, Suite Q, in the Artists Village in... - October 24, 2008 - Santa Ana College
iGavel.com and Daniel Cooney Fine Art Present Online Photography Auction
Included in this auction are a number of notable works by important and revered photographers of the 20th century, such as George Platt Lynes, Kate Breakey, and Lotte Jacobi. - October 24, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Auction of Fine Art and Posters from The Collection of Val Forgett and Other Owners
Included in this auction are paintings from artists of many disciplines, as well as prints, posters, sculpture, and works on paper, Including Irene Rice Pereira, George Hitchcock, and famous poster art from American military history. - October 24, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Lee Porter: A New View
The Agora Gallery is proud to present Lee Porter in a Collective Exhibition: Unbound Perspectives. Scheduled to run from October 24th through November 13th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Lee Porter's unique images. - October 24, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Inner Reflections by Aurora Mazzoldi
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Aurora Mazzoldi in a Collective Exhibition: Figuratively Speaking. Scheduled to run from October 24th through November 13th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Aurora Mazzoldi's unique style. - October 24, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Grand Opening of New Austin Art Space Gallery on Nov. 7 to Feature Over 100 Paintings by from Nine Artists
The official grand opening of Austin Art Space on November 7, 2008 will celebrate the success and growth of a concept started in 2004 as Artspoken Gallery. Three of the founding artists: Valerie Walden, Jan Knox and Rebecca Bennett expanded on the experiences there to create a unique art venue in north Austin. - October 22, 2008 - Austin Art Space Gallery & Studios
Sculpture by Don F. Wiegand to Honor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi and the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty Club (SLC), a worldwide organization founded in 1991, will be presenting a bronze bas-relief sculpture by internationally recognized sculptor Don F. Wiegand on October 31, 2008, to the mayor of Colmar, France. The sculpture is being donated by the SLC and The Wiegand Foundation Inc. - October 20, 2008 - Statue of Liberty Club
Logo Design by Hill Design Studios Picked for Upcoming LogoLounge Book Release
A logo created by Salem area graphic designer Randy Hill has been selected for inclusion in the 5th edition of LogoLounge 5: 2,000 International Identities by Leading Designers. LogoLounge books are published annually by Rockport Publishers, a Massachusetts-based company that creates books for art... - October 19, 2008 - Art Foundango
The Artist Jay Lonewolf Unveils His New Provocative Work "Wall Street Totem" at the Mario Flores Gallery October 31
The artist Jay Lonewolf unveils his new work , the provocative ”Wall Street Totem” at the Mario Flores Gallery, Miami , Florida on October 31, 2008, 6pm-11pm. His recently completed new series of works depicts the current US economic crisis. The gifted artist suffers from rod... - October 18, 2008 - Jay Lonewolf
"A Great Show of Character: The Type Directors Club Exhibit 2008" Opens November 4 in The Art Institute of Atlanta Gallery
"A Great Show of Character" showcases graphic design pieces that have used typography in innovative ways as well as advances in typeface design. A reception is scheduled for Friday, November 21 with guest speaker Ilene Strizver, founder of The Type Studio. - October 18, 2008 - The Art Institute of Atlanta
Print Workshop Central Launches “Studio Survey 1”
Print Workshop Central, the website for fine-art print workshops, launches its first online survey designed to discover and publish the characteristics and practices of print studios worldwide. - October 18, 2008 - Mike Booth, writer
Caricaturist Draws at Cooks Epilepsy Camp
Ty Walls, a local caricaturist in Fort Worth, TX is donating his time and talent to draw smiles on the children attending the Cooks Children's Hospital Epilepsy Camp. Saturday, October 18th, 2008. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - October 18, 2008 - Caricatures by Ty
Online Greeting Card Wholesaler Launches Animal Safety, Wildlife and Endangered Species Line to Raise Public Awareness
Wildlife and Endangered Species Are Not Becoming Extinct from Predatory Reasons; But from Human Reasons. - October 17, 2008 - Wild Jungle Chick
Pascoe and Company Announces the Release of Moorcroft British Art Pottery Lukimbi Vase in a Limited Edition of 50
Moorcroft Art Pottery is now more than a hundred years old, fiercely independent, small and almost alone in its pursuit of quality at the highest level of the applied arts. Supported by designs from the world-famous Moorcroft Design Studio and the consummate skills of a dedicated workforce of artists, craftsmen and women, Moorcroft pottery has unprecedented popularity and esteem, and has always been hand-made in England. - October 17, 2008 - Pascoe and Company
Heilman's Beachcomber for the First Time in Over 40 Years Will Change the Look of Its Walls, Event Planned by Artist Patricia Hunter, Owner of Ink Graphics Online
And to think that in more than 50 years the walls have never changed. Artist & owner of Ink Graphics Online, Patricia Filomeno Hunter’s paintings will adorn the walls of the Beachcomber Restaurant while she paints the day away on the afternoon of October 20th. This live exhibition will kick off her permanent art exhibit at the beautiful restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, as well as her Design firm Ink Graphics, which is the one in charge of planning the event. - October 16, 2008 - Ink Graphics
Tulsa Artist Jerry Ricketson to Exhibit at Gallery KH in Chicago
Color & The American Landscape Opens Friday, October 17, 2008. - October 11, 2008 - Gallery KH
Vermont’s Mount Snow Area to Host Masquerade Dinner and Charity Art Auction
Southern Vermont’s Mount Snow Valley region is hosting a swanky formal Black and White Masquerade Charity Dinner and Auction on Saturday October 25th. The event is the grand finale of a summer long public arts project: The Vermonsters of the Deerfield Valley. The Vermonster creations are... - October 11, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
2008 Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour
On Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, 2008, 1-6PM, the Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour presents a free self-guided walking tour of over 150 artists' studios in Gowanus, Brooklyn. - October 10, 2008 - Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour
Autumn Muses Art Show Opens at Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery
Fall artists exhibit mixed media at Finger Lakes art gallery Pat Rini Rohrer in Canandaigua. - October 09, 2008 - Pat Rini Rohrer
Masterpieces by Representing Gutai Painters, Kazuo Shiraga and Atsuko Tanaka, to be Offered in Mallet Japan's Evening Sale
Mallet Japan- Modern & Contemporary Art, Evening Sale 081024. Auction: October 24th at 5:00pm. Preview: Oct. 21 to 24 from 10:30am to 7:00pm. - October 09, 2008 - Mallet Japan
Art World’s "Rockstar" Soon to be a Household Name
Michael Godard’s Art to Become More Widely Accessible. - October 08, 2008 - Duchess Industries
High Atlas Foundation's Annual NYC Reception, Moroccan Art Exhibit, Sale, and Silent Auction - October 15th 2008, 6pm-8pm
The High Atlas Foundation (HAF) will host a Moroccan art exhibit, sale, and silent auction on Wednesday, October 15th 2008 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Urban Center, New York Palace Hotel (457 Madison Avenue). Featured artists include Hamid Kachmar (mixed techniques), Alan Keohane (black and... - October 07, 2008 - High Atlas Foundation
Gallery Night Features Gallery Talks, Live Music and Halloween Fun
Another edition of Gallery Night, an evening of free gallery events, is slated for Friday, Oct. 10 from 7-10 p.m. Accents By The Bay, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Bayfront Gallery, Gannon University Schuster Gallery, Geary’s Studio 7 Gallery, Glass Growers Gallery, Kada Gallery, Kuhn’s... - October 03, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Ana Maria Postigo: Sculptural Paintings Dripping with Meaning
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Ana Maria Postigo in The Texture of Space. Scheduled to run from October 1st through October 21st, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Ana Maria Postigo's bold shapes. - October 01, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Little Worlds by Cathy Boyd
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Cathy Boyd in Beyond Borders: Exhibition of Fine Art from Canada. Scheduled to run from October 1st through October 21st, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Cathy Boyd's beautiful and contemplative works. - October 01, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Erie Art Museum: Kids Learn from Teaching Artists
The Erie Art Museum’s Family Fun Fridays program for preschool kids ages 3 to 6 is slated for Friday, October 3, 10-11 a.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street with activities inspired from the Museum’s presentation of the String Trio of New York. Family Fun Fridays is a special... - September 26, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Miami Artist George Rodez Donates His Art to Hurricane Relief in the Caribbean
In an effort to assist with hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean, Miami artist George Rodez has mounted a campaign effort to sell his artwork and pledges to donate 100% of all net proceeds. - September 25, 2008 - George Rodez
London Veterinarian Secures Purrrfect End to Tale of Internet's Most Popular Cat
A popular feline who attracted thousands of fans when London's only cat only veterinary surgery posted pictures and videos of her on the Internet has been successfully re-homed, despite a tendency towards violence as reported in the local newspaper, the Richmond Informer. - September 24, 2008 - Kitten to Cat - Cat Only Veterinary Clinic in Richmond, London
Erie Art Museum Signs on for Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day 2008
On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, the Erie Art Museum will participate in the fourth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. Museum Day is a day when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors. A... - September 19, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Chicago’s Gallery KH to Exhibit at the Prestigious Toronto International Art Fair
Gallery KH Solely Represents Chicago at Toronto International Art Fair. - September 19, 2008 - Gallery KH
Print Workshop Central - A New Resource Site for Fine-Art Printmaking Studios
Print Workshop Central is a new site with specialist services and resources for fine-art printmaking studios. Its objective is to empower print studios through knowledge and cooperation worldwide. - September 18, 2008 - World Printmakers
Oregon Artist Leslie Tejada Opens New Chicago Show
Gallery KH in Chicago Opens It's Fall Season as Crowds Gather for New Tejada Show. - September 17, 2008 - Gallery KH
Fall Community Arts, Craft, and Gift Sale, Anoka Armory
Fall Community Arts, Craft, and Gift Sale, Anoka Armory Anoka MN Sept 27 - 28, 2008 Free Admission Sat. 9am - 4pm, Sun. 10am - 4pm - September 16, 2008 - Name Brand Guys
Nagy Gyula Galeria Launches in Second Life With an Exhibition of Nicolas Schöffer, Pioneer of Cybernetic & Computer Art, DYNAMIQUE DE SURFACE, on Saturday 13th September
The virtual world exhibition is seen as an appropriate extension for one of the most important technology artists of the last century and the Nagy Gyula Galeria, designed by Bennet Dunkley of depo, provides an incredible setting for his work. - September 13, 2008 - depo consulting ltd
Arena Launches Animation Studio in Baroda
Arena Animation, the Global leader in Animation and Multimedia training launched an Animation Studio at Arena’s Sayajigunj centre, which offers Arena’s hi end Animation Engineering (DAE) program. Speaking on this occasion Mr. Gurtaj Singh Mangat, Asst. Vice President – Business... - September 13, 2008 - Aptech Limited
Townzilla.com and Endangered Planet Foundation Online Marketing Partnership
High Tech Communications, Inc., a leading provider of Website design and online marketing, announced that they will be using its flagship product Townzilla.com Local Search Engine to promote, advertise and market the first annual One Earth/One Dream environmental festival that runs October 2... - September 13, 2008 - High Tech Communications, Inc
Prema Murthy - Organizing Energy at Tamarind Art
Tamarind Arts Council is proud to present “Organizing Energy,” a solo exhibition by Prema Murthy. This exhibition has been highly anticipated since Murthy’s critically acclaimed solo in June 2007 at the PS1/MoMA Contemporary Art Center, New York, which was made possible by... - September 13, 2008 - Tamarind Art
Christina DeRosa Will be Appearing Friday, September 12, 2008, at the New York 2008 Urbanworld Film Festival Screening of CineMax's "Zane’s Sex Chronicles”
Up and Coming Television Star Christina DeRosa will be appearing Friday, September 12, 2008, 10:00 PM at the New York 2008 Urbanworld Film Festival Screening of CineMax's "Zane’s Sex Chronicles" occurring at the AMC theater, 312 West 34th Street following a Cocktail reception at 320... - September 12, 2008 - Christina DeRosa
Tah Gallery's Curator Coordinates Mission West Fall Festival
Art, Crafts, Food, Music And Fun for All at South Pasadena's Mission West Fall Street Arts Festival on September 20-21. - September 12, 2008 - Tah Gallery
Laura Kelly and Kidzpiks to Support the Boys & Girls Club of Wake County
Kidzpiks an Apex, NC based children’s photography studio is set to host Laura Kelly, for a very special Christmas event Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. In an effort to take the relationship between Laura Kelly designs and Kidzpiks to the next level, the two have teamed up... - September 11, 2008 - Pure Expressions Photography
Lynn Norley Announces She Has Secured the Exclusive Rights to Sell and Lease "Israeli Martyrs," a Painting with a Purpose
Announcing the new opportunity for purchasing and/ or leasing this famous piece of philanthropy on canvas. - September 06, 2008 - Lynn Norley
Art Walk Premieres in Historic Downtown Fort Myers River District
Eleven Area Art Galleries and Venues Unite to Create Monthly Art Event. Eleven historic River District art galleries and venues have united to form Art Walk, a free downtown art celebration, on the first Friday of each month beginning on October 3, 2008, from 6 pm until 10 pm. Participating... - September 06, 2008 - Fort Myers Art Walk
Miami-Dade County Sister Cities Program Selects Miami Artist George Rodez
The 6th Annual Sister Cities Art Exhibit has unanimously selected George Rodez's entry, “Entering Through the Window to Your Soul,” as the poster Celebrating the Art of Its Sister Cities catalog. - September 05, 2008 - George Rodez
Landscape Architect Donates Major Gift to NCCU Museum of Art
Mary Jo and Dick Bell of Atlantic Beach, NC, recently donated 14 significant works of art by the late A.B. Jackson to the North Carolina Central University Art Museum in Durham, NC. The Jackson collection, part of the Bells’ personal art collection, is valued at $194,000, according to a... - September 05, 2008 - Dick Bell, Landscape Architect
Eco-Friendly Artists Unite for Earths-Journey.com
Earth's Journey has finally launched and is now on its own journey. - September 04, 2008 - earths-journey
Rick Rush Joins Art of Competition Sports Exhibit
Sports artist Rick Rush is joining the Art of Competition sports exhibit at the Center for Cultural Arts in Gadsden, Alabama. Four original paintings will be on display. - September 03, 2008 - Rick Rush
Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made of, Jolles 80th Birthday - Jolles & Rheuban Art Exhibition
A celebration of a joyous lifetime, and the artmaking of Sondra Jolles, along with artworks by m. Rheuban, President of Women Painters West, will be held at South Pasadena's Tah Gallery, 1015 Mission Street, September 13th, 2008, 5 to 8 p.m. - September 01, 2008 - Tah Gallery
Local Comic Artist to Display Work at Fountain Square
Ryan Fischer, comic artist, character designer, and illustrator will hold his first solo gallery show at Gnosis Gallery September 5 – 27th. The artist reception will be held Friday September 4th, 6pm - midnight at Gnosis in Fountain Square, 1043 Virginia Avenue, Ste. 5 Indianapolis, IN 46203 (street level - Murphy Building). - August 31, 2008 - Fischer Broadcast Services