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Celebrated Artist Joe Lasker Presents His First One-Man Connecticut Show
Joe Lasker, National Academy, American Artist will be presenting his first one-man show in Connecticut on May 31st from noon to 5 p.m in Norwalk, CT. After 14 one-man shows in NYC, this is a first – exhibiting his art to his hometown audience in Village Creek, the inspiration of so many of his famous works. - May 06, 2008 - Joe Lasker, National Academy, American Artist
Monet's Palate Seeks to Help Organization Claude Monet
Monet's Palate joins forces to help support Organization Claude Monet. - May 06, 2008 - AFB Productions Inc
Circa Savannah Acquires Rare Collection of Golf Autographs and Signed Memorabilia
Tiger Woods won his twelfth major in 2006 at the PGA Championship at Medinah. Today, Circa Savannah now displays the 88th PGA Championship flag signed by the winner (Tiger Woods) and over 40 other participants. - May 03, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Circa Savannah Acquires Rare Collection of Georgia Historical Documents
King George II in 1732, by granting a charter to James Oglethorpe, the King created the Province of Georgia in British North America, which was named after him. Two hundred and seventy-six years later, Circa Savannah is proud to have original signed documents from the King whom the state is named after. - May 03, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Introspection Sculptures, Paintings and Installation by A.V. Ilango
“Introspection” features his iconic portrayal of the bull. The bull will not only be on his canvases, but also on metal and stone sculptures as well. This exhibition is a reference to the nature of the artist’s engagement with a specific subject that is embedded in the mass consciousness of the people of South Asia. - May 02, 2008 - Tamarind Art
Ruggiero & Associates’ Spring Online Auction Screams past Estimates On iGavel.com
Painted tobacco Indian figure highlights Auction, selling for $169,000. - May 02, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Band of Horses Song Featured in Charleston International Film Festival Documentary "Mundaka" Producer/Director Also Filmed Rock Group’s Next Music Video
When independent film and video producer/director Jarrod Tallman was looking for the quintessential song to close his surf documentary “Mundaka,” he had only to look as far as beloved local rock group Band of Horses. The third track on their 2006 album “Everything All The... - April 30, 2008 - Jarrod Tallman
Monet's Palate - Claude Monet
Claude Monet had two passions art and food and both meet at Monet's Palate - April 29, 2008 - AFB Productions Inc
Salon Moxie Hosts "Pick Flowers, Not Fights"
“Pick Flowers, Not Fights,” a collection of mixed-media works by emerging Raleigh artist Jennifer Machuca, will be on display in Salon Moxie from May 1 until June 30 as part of the North Raleigh hair salon’s on-going revolving art exhibits. Machuca studied art at Louisburg... - April 27, 2008 - Salon Moxie
Artist Author Publishes Marketing Tips for Emerging Artists
This new handbook contains a wealth of helpful artist marketing tips. Artist/Author Kelli Swan covers traditional marketing methods such as art festivals and gallery shows along with modern e-commerce approaches to selling artwork like websites and online auctions. Packed full of helpful information, this book is sure to inspire any artist ready to take the plunge into “earned income” from his or her own creations. It is published by Cygnet Graphics Ltd which is owned and operated by Kelli Swan. - April 27, 2008 - Cygnet Graphics Ltd
May 2008 Philadelphia First Friday **Gala Opening Reception** Featuring Original Artwork by FitzGibbon, The Ebullient Butterfly
First Friday Gallery Walk after party featuring artwork by up and coming artist Nicole FitzGibbon on May 2, 2008. - April 26, 2008 - Nicole Kristiana Studio
BBC Film Network and depo consulting Launch Second Life Cinema
New virtual cinema to showcase independent British filmmakers to a global audience. - April 23, 2008 - depo consulting ltd
Second Life - Monogram Virtua Brings Together Art and Jewelry Aficionados from Around the Globe in Cyber Space
April 19 - 20 Monogram Virtua Entertainment is proud to Sponsor the First Annual Second Life Art Exhibit & Jewelry Show at their Virtual Convention Center and Big Top Tent. - April 18, 2008 - Monogram Virtua
Cara Tomlinson and Sean Regan Continue Creative Bridges
“Creative Collaboration: Deepening the Conversation” video, photos and transcript available online. - April 18, 2008 - Quango Incorporated
Interested in Performing This Summer?
The Erie Art Museum offers their front steps to performing buskers/strolling entertainers this summer as a part of the Erie Art Museum’s Mid-Day Art Break beginning Wednesday, June 4, 2008. The Erie Art Museum is open for free on Wednesdays and Mid-Day Art Break tours, guided by Museum staff... - April 18, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Summer Fun with Art at the Erie Art Museum
Imagination will soar this summer at the Erie Art Museum where kids of all ages will spend time in the Erie Art Museum’s galleries, learn from teaching artists and make lots of art through a variety of summer programs geared for kids of all ages. “We are offering a variety of... - April 18, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Natureworks LLC Marks the Fourth Ingeo™ Earth Month with the Launch of the Ingeo™ Earth Month Creative Gallery Titled "Fantastic Natural Plastic" on Earth Day, April 22
A journey from today's reality of mass consumption and its environmental impact through a pop-up sustainable installation and designs by Chris Jordan and Bryan Robert Hamecs, eco-fashion preview by established designers, and a round-table panel on "How Responsible Innovation Comes to Everyday Life." - April 17, 2008 - Ingeo Earth Month
Renowned Photographer Michael Dorman Presents "Low" a One Night Only Art Show in Hollywood, CA
Renowned photographer Michael Dorman in association with Cherry Martini, presents "Low", a one-night only art show on Melrose in the heart of Hollywood, June 14th, 2008, 6:00pm - 12:00am. - April 17, 2008 - Michael Dorman Studios
Recently Discovered American Manuscripts to be Auctioned on iGavel.com
Featuring Letters written by America’s First Feminist, Frances Wright - Fine Art and Antiques from Estates and Various Owners Auction to close April 24th. - April 16, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Painting Bluegrass: Artist to Paint the Bands During "Kickin' Back at the Vineyard"
Goldsboro artist Brenda Behr has a thing about bluegrass bands. She likes to create paintings of them – while they’re playing. And that’s what she’s going to do with recording artists Kickin’ Grass when the band headlines “Kickin’ Back at the... - April 16, 2008 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Bernard Noble Sculpture Foundation Selects Colletta Di Castelbianco in Liguria Italy Which is Exclusively Promoted by Realitalia Ltd. to Establish Sculpture Park
The Bernard Noble Sculpture Foundation Has Chosen Colletta Di Castelbianco in Italy to Establish a Sculpture Park. A beautiful award-winning, restoration of a 13th century hilltop village between Genoa and Nice. One of first high speed e-villages in Europe with business centre. 20 mins from the... - April 15, 2008 - Realitalia
The Gallery at 764 West Hosts Sue Gansle - Art Show "Figuratively Speaking"
New Braunfels, Texas (www.764west.com/pages/goingon.html) April 18, 2008 - The Gallery at 764 West Hosts “Figuratively Speaking” a solo art exhibition for Sue Gansle, opening on April 18 and running through May 18. - April 11, 2008 - 764 West Art Gallery
Visions Art Presents Works by Antonio Puri
Visions Art presents Recent Paintings by Antonio Puri. As ‘Artist of the month - April 2008.’ - April 07, 2008 - Visions Art
King Louis XVI Signed Document Becomes Available for Purchase at Circa Savannah
Louis XVI, king of France, arrived in the wrong historical place at the wrong time and soon found himself overwhelmed by events beyond his control. - April 05, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Rare Amelia Earhart Signed Photo for Sale by Circa Savannah, LLC
The letter from Jean Teal, Amelia Earhart personal assistant, on March 7, 1935, on Amelia Earhart personal letterhead, referencing the autographed photo of Amelia Earhart to a fan. - April 04, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
MJSA Eager to Help Jewelry Designers Succeed in the Business of Bling
Designers and artisans can now gain entry to MJSA’s EXPO NY and take advantage of the jewelry manufacturing industry’s annual trade show--April 13-15, 2008 at the Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center, NYC. - April 03, 2008 - Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America
Erie Art Museum Presents Henna Body Art Workshop
The Erie Art Museum will offer a henna body art workshop on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 1-4 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 20 East 5th Street. “We are so excited to offer the public an opportunity to learn about this ancient temporary tattoo tradition. Erie’s best henna... - April 03, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum: Kids Learn from Teaching Artists
The Erie Art Museum’s First Fridays program for preschool kids ages 3 to 6 is slated for Friday, April 4, 10-11 a.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street with activities inspired from the Museum’s Ancient Alloy: Bronzes from the Collection exhibit. First Fridays is a special... - April 03, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Rare "Gone with the Wind" Letters to be Sold
An important collection of Gone With the Wind letters and memorabilia are now being displayed at Circa Savannah an will be sold to interested parties. - April 01, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Original Johnny Mercer Music Contracts for Sale at Circa Savannah
An important collection of one of America's favorite lyricist, vocalist, and composer who contributed to many Broadway musical productions and Hollywood films is available for purchase as Circa Savannah. - April 01, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Gandhi: The Legacy
Tamarind Arts Council is delighted to announce “Gandhi: The Legacy”, a must-see photographic exhibition that captures an enduring view of Gandhi’s true legacy. Some of the featured photos include iconic images of Gandhi, key events from his life along with rarely seen family portraits. - March 31, 2008 - Tamarind Art
Litchfield County Auctions Holds Highly Anticipated Modern Art and Design Auction on iGavel.com
Highlights Include Works by Marc Chagall, Paul Jenkins, and Art Owned by Diane Sawyer. Closing April 9th on iGavel.com. - March 30, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Garden of Eden Blooms on Vasaribooks Website
It is always springtime in the garden of the great botanical illustrators. - March 30, 2008 - vasari gallery
Moorcroft British Art Pottery Master-Class in Manhattan
One of the leading artists from the Moorcroft Art Pottery in England will be coming to New York on May 3 & 4, 2008 to host a program of Master-Classes at the Omni Berkshire hotel. Alison Edwards will be demonstrating the intricate art of tube-lining and hand-painting Moorcroft pottery and New... - March 27, 2008 - Pascoe and Company
Arresting Vulnerability in the Portraits of Albert Wint
The Agora Gallery is proud to present Albert Wint in Figurative Expressions. Scheduled to run from March 25th through April 15th the collection will feature a captivating selection of Albert Wint’s new works. - March 26, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Catherine Keller Freezes Past and Future in a Glass
The Agora Gallery is proud to present Swiss artist Catherine Keller in The Persistence of Form. Scheduled to run from March 25th through April 15th the collection will feature a captivating selection of Catherine Keller’s glass paintings. - March 26, 2008 - Agora Gallery
New Product Casts Shadow on Room Décor
Borders Unlimited announces the release of Sudden Shadows™, a cross between a traditional wall appliqué and a silhouette. These giant-sized, self-adhesive images can be used to quickly and dramatically change the look of any room. - March 25, 2008 - Borders Unlimited. Inc.
Art Market Blogger Launches Next Star Artist Competition
Art market analyst, consultant and art critic Nicholas Forrest of Art Market Blog (www.ArtMarketBlog.com) fame has today announced the launch of Next Star Artist (www.NextStarArtist.com), a groundbreaking new art competition for emerging visual artists. - March 22, 2008 - artmarketblog.com
iGavel Features the Santa Barbara Auction Presented by Alexander Rose Fine Art & Antiques
Closing Thursday March 20th: European and American furniture, decorations, ceramics, a pewter collection, Asian works of art, paintings and prints. - March 20, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Nationally Known Oregon Artist, Cristina Acosta, Represented by High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon
High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon announces the signing of a representation agreement with Nationally known Oregon Artist, Cristina Acosta. - March 19, 2008 - High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon
Zigler Art Museum Exhibits Inspired Paintings
The Zigler Art Museum introduces “Inspirations,” an exhibit of paintings by three Southwest Louisiana artists. The show, which runs from March 18 to May 10, 2008, features the work of Amy Guidry, Edward Cappel, and Marcia Dutton. “Inspirations” explores the evolution and influences on creative vision. - March 17, 2008 - Zigler Art Museum
VIP Fine Art Event Featuring Shatner, Tuscani and Gamut Control Scheduled for 3/29/08
VIP Event to Premier the Next Generation Collectors Limited Editions of Elizabeth Shatner & Giorgio Tuscani, as well as Gamut Controls Gemini Process, is Scheduled for March 2008. - March 16, 2008 - BAP Technologies, Inc.
Asian Exhibition Begins at iGavel as Site Sees Record Sale
iGavel is holding an exhibition preview of its Asian & Ethnographic Art Auction at its Gallery in New York City March 14 - 21st. The Auction is online at iGavel.com April 9 - 30. - March 15, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Erie Art Museum Opens Wildthings by Kathe Umlauf
The Erie Art Museum has opened Wildthings by Kathe Umlauf at the Erie Art Museum’s Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street on Friday, Mar. 7, 2008 through May 31, 2008. About the Exhibition Sculptor Kathe Umlauf portrays animals of all sorts. Working from her observations at zoos, area farms,... - March 14, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Presents Henna Body Art Workshop
The Erie Art Museum will offer a henna body art workshop on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 1-4 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 20 East 5th Street. “We are so excited to offer the public an opportunity to learn about this ancient temporary tattoo tradition. Erie’s best henna... - March 14, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Hosts Open Studio at ClaySpace
Cure those winter doldrums by learning to throw a pot at the Erie Art Museum’s ClaySpace Open Studio on Friday, March 21, 2008. Instruction is $6 per person and is on a first come first served basis. Complimentary pizza will be served. Demonstration & workshop sessions are at 6:30,... - March 14, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Florida Artist Douglas Sandler Sells His First Painting
Florida artist and mental health parity activist sells his first painting. - March 13, 2008 - American Creative Services Publications
Vase Sells for $291,600 Online, Breaks iGavel.com Record
Early 20th Century Chinese White Jade Vase & Cover with Qianlong Mark. - March 13, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Willow Wood Releases New Two Color Letterpress Collection for 2008 Wedding Season
Willow Wood already the leading letterpress company on the internet for embossed wedding stationery now focuses on reviving the art even further with designs in two color letterpress. - March 12, 2008 - Willow Wood
Trinity Church Photography Exhibit and Sale
Trinity Church invites you to an evening of wine, cheese, and special desserts along with beautiful photographs of the historic Trinity Episcopal Church building on Friday, April 11, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10.00 at the door. - March 11, 2008 - House of Sampson Creations