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A Human Holocaust Exhibit Finds Homes in a City of Institutions
It is called “ONE SOUL: When Humanity Fails” and it is currently touring New York: booked next into Grand Central Station for a week in April (14-18) as well as the Bronx Library Center (April). Utilizing museum-quality, audio/visual technology, ONE SOUL recounts a startlingly, moving... - March 08, 2008 - Afikim Foundation
Renowned Artist Makoto Fujimura to Speak at the John Jay Institute and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
World-renowned artist Makoto Fujimura will lecture at the John Jay Institute as part of their series “Cities of God: a neo-traditional vision for building good cities and towns.” Mr. Fujimura is a member of the prestigious National Council for the Arts and is founder of the... - March 07, 2008 - The John Jay Institute
Salon Moxie Presents "On Location" Travel Images by Peter Christopher Hutson
“On Location” a selection of images from fine art photographer Peter Christopher Hutson’s recent world travels, is currently on display at Salon Moxie in North Raleigh and will remain up through April. Hutson owns and operate PCH Photography in Raleigh. He divides his time... - March 07, 2008 - Salon Moxie
Treat Your Pallet and Soul
Fine art and 5-star food join for a powerful combination. - March 07, 2008 - Bougherart.com
Raleigh Furniture Retailer Announces Its 2008 "Chairity" Event to Benefit Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Porto of North Hills invites artists to recyle old chairs into original works of art, which will be auctioned off in October to raise funds for Habitat/Wake. This is the store's second Habitat fundraiser. - March 05, 2008 - Porto
Jason Craighead to Participate in "The Study Group" Exhibition at the Collectors Gallery in Downtown Raleigh
Raleigh artist Jason Craighead will participate in a special exhibition at the Collector’s Gallery entitled “The Study Group.” The opening reception will be held Thursday, March 6 from 6-9 p.m. The show runs through April 12. As a result of a long and mentoring relationship with... - March 04, 2008 - Jason Craighead
Renowned Dutch Designer Visits Phillip's Flowers
"Flowers touch us," said van Rems, "at a sensory and even a spiritual level. That's what makes great art. It's something we can all understand." - March 03, 2008 - Phillip's Flowers ~ 1-800-FLORALS Florist
Track Chic Partners with Extraordinary Motorsports Artist Bettie Miner
Track Chic shifts into high gear fashion with motorsports artist Bettie Grace Miner to provide designs for unique fashions in Track Chic’s Boutique, www.TrackChic.com/shopping. - March 03, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.
Artist Carolyn Cole to Have Solo Show at Mary Bell Galleries in Chicago
Mary Bell Galleries in Chicago presents Carolyn Cole: COLOR opening Friday March 14, 2008 and closes April 16, 2008. - March 01, 2008 - Mary Bell Galleries
Nomadic Museum Taps Portable Storage Construction
The National Portable Storage Association offers the latest example of how containers offer sustainable solutions to many industries. - March 01, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Fine Art Motivational Wrestling Posters by Sports Artist Edgar Brown
Fine Art Motivational Wrestling Posters “Determination” and “Achievement" released by artist Edgar Brown. - March 01, 2008 - EJB Creative Group LLC
Matchup Prize 2007 Winner Announced: Rogelio Manzo
The Matchup Prize fine art competition winner for 2007 was announced today. Rogelio Manzo took the prize for his compelling and sometimes shocking imagery, executed in oil on canvas. - February 29, 2008 - Matchup
Erie Art Museum Launches New Website
The Erie Art Museum has launched its new website. The site, found at www.erieartmuseum.org, offers visitors new, user-friendly access to information about the Museum’s programs, membership, classes, workshops, donations and more. “The website’s new enhanced interactivity allows... - February 29, 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, March 7, 10-11 a.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street with activities inspired from the Museum’s Kids As Curators exhibit. First Fridays is a special program for 3-6 year olds and... - February 29, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Hart and Sole Announces the Re-Launching of Its Website, Containing Fine Art by Conger Metcalf, Carl Peters, Erte, Tarkay, Michael Narnajo and Many Others
Hart & Sole, a specialized antique shop based in Newburyport Massachusetts, announced today the re-launching of its website (www.hartnsole.com), containing fine art by Carl w. Peters, Grigory Gluckmann, G.B.Cutts, Conger Metcalf, Carol Anthony, Xavier Gonzales, Ali Golkar, Dorothy Koppelman,... - February 29, 2008 - Hart & Sole
Art Classes Now Enrolling Students
The Erie Art Museum is now enrolling adult and youth students for its spring semester of art classes beginning Monday, March 31, 2008. Art classes and workshops are open to beginners and pros and are offered in areas of photography, painting, ceramics, jewelry, drawing, framing and dance. Classes... - February 28, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Rising Star in the Digital Art World: Artworks by Lucore
Working from his cabin in the woods of Eureka, Montana, the reclusive artist recently created waves in the abstract art world with his “pure digital creations.” Lucore’s work now rivets visitors in galleries from London to Cape Town, South Africa, and Los Angeles to New York. - February 24, 2008 - Art By LUCORE
Esteemed Local Artist Showcases Zany Creation at Simsbury Gallery
Pork ‘N Beans, Matt Ryan’s latest exciting project is on display at the Henry James Art Gallery in Simsbury CT. - February 23, 2008 - Free Lunch Comics
Enameling and Kiln Forming Workshops Teach How to Create Beautiful Glass Work from the First Class Meetings
Enameling and Kiln Forming Workshops teach How to create beautiful glass art work from the first class meetings. During these Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon classes students and artists learn to create from recycled and re -purposed glass sources with special Thompson Enamels. Recycling “glass into Art” techniques are taught by accomplished artist and sculptor, Joseph Drury. - February 22, 2008 - DruryDesignArt
Georgia Aviation Artist to Receive National Honor; Marc Stewart named recipient of 2008 R.G. Smith Award
The National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida, names acclaimed Georgia artist Marc Stewart recipient of the 2008 R.G. Smith Award for "Excellence in Naval Aviation Art." - February 22, 2008 - Aviation Art by Marc Stewart
Paul Bryan Jr. and Ananda Moorman-Art Opening at the Mint Gallery
The mint gallery presents: A Dual Art Exhibition “Legends,” featuring Paul Bryan Jr.’S Canvas Collection and Photography By Ananda, March 15th 7pm-10pm Paul Bryan Jr. has painted celebrities and politicians for more than 30 years. His list of fans and collectors is extensive,... - February 21, 2008 - Ananda Photography
New Creative Art School Opens in Cedar Hill, TX
Visual Expressions Gallery, custom framing and art school opens new 5,000 square foot teaching facility in Cedar Hill, TX. The school will teach all forms of creative arts. - February 21, 2008 - BAP Technologies, Inc.
AWB Custom Outdoor Pool Tables Blasts Out Exciting Pirate Theme Pool Table
Custom Pool Table Designer Michael DeWitt unveils the "Pirate" Custom Outdoor Pool table with a total new look at customizing outdoor gaming. - February 20, 2008 - All Weather Billiards and Gaming
Creative Rebels Strike Again: Alternative Artists Band Together for Web-Based Guerrilla Marketing
With the launch of its new web address, www.aoacollective.com, Alternative Online Artists (AOA) has been reborn. Nestled within the site, visitors will find the bios, links, and snapshots of work by artists who defy the traditional art trade through various mediums and influences. - February 20, 2008 - Alternative Online Artists
An Evening to Remember
Friday, February 22, 2008 - Pinnacle Artists is pleased to host a complimentary evening to benefit the Orange County Alliance for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Orange County. Enjoy great wine, delicious food, festive music and fine art to raise money for our local community. Meet Jennifer Main, the hottest artist in Las Vegas, and enjoy her latest works. Other creations by renowned artists, Louis Cantillo, Mike Sullivan and Paul Tapia, will be available. - February 20, 2008 - Pinnacle Artists
ForestWander Nature Photography Featured in Mountain Highlands Traveler Magazine
ForestWander.com West Virginia’s Nature photography website, has been featured in a magazine publication honoring the Monongahela National Forest and the attractions throughout the forest. Beautiful Glady Creek in Babcock State Park West Virginia is the featured Nature Photo which was used in the magazine. - February 19, 2008 - ForestWander.com
Artists Web Site Has New Work and Video
Artist Ron Teachworth has added new work and a video interview to his new web site. www.ronteachworth.com - February 18, 2008 - Ron Teachworth
Kris Hardy to Exhibit at Grand Designs Live, London Excel
Kris Hardy to exhibit at Grand Design Live, London Excel from the 3rd to the 11th of May 2008. Showcasing his artwork and doing live demonstrations. - February 18, 2008 - Kris Hardy
Myrna Dow Receives Top Honors at the PPFA 2008 International Framing Open Competition
High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art and custom picture framing gallery. The Gallery honored as a “Top 100 Art and Frame Gallery in America” (2005, 2006 and 2007) by Decor Magazine and voted "Best Art Gallery" in Redmond, Oregon (2006, 2007) and Sisters, Oregon (2005, 2006). In February 2008, High Desert Gallery was awarded Top Honors in the Professional Picture Framing Association 2007-2008 International Open Framing Competition. - February 17, 2008 - High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS Presents "It's Good to be Golden: The Story of Henry the Heart" by Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW
Announcing the release of the new children's picture book, "It's Good to be Golden: The Story of Henry the Heart", by Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW. - February 16, 2008 - PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
"Only One Illuminates My Soul" III Sells for $75,000
Nick Chavez Beverly Hills purchases “Only One Illuminates My Soul” III, an original painting by Giorgio Tuscani - February 16, 2008 - BAP Technologies, Inc.
National Fuel Gas Company Foundation Awards $25,000 to Erie Art Museum
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation Senior Vice President Carl Carlotti presented Erie Art Museum Director John Vanco with a check for $25,000 from the National Fuel Gas Company Foundation in support of the Erie Art Museum’s Picture A Place capital campaign. About Picture A Place The... - February 16, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Gallery Night an Evening of Free Admission to Area Galleries
Exhibition opening receptions and other gallery activities are planned for Gallery Night on Friday, March 7, 2008 from 7-10 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum, Glass Growers Gallery, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Kuhn’s Framing & Gift Gallery, Accents By The Bay, and Geary’s Studio 7... - February 15, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Fine Art Photoblog Launched at www.fineartphotoblog.com
A New Website Providing Unique Services to the Art-Interested Public, Being a Cross Between Gallery, Photoblog, and Search Engine. The Fine Art Photoblog is a unique new website, offering the discerning art buyer opportunities that have so far not been available. - February 15, 2008 - Fine Art Photoblog
A “Heartfelt” Approach to Fighting AIDS
A critically acclaimed leader in body painting and fine-art photography is joining the national effort against AIDS. Lennox Studios has created an image specifically designed to raise money for Aids research. Partnering with the AIDS Research Alliance in Hollywood, California, Lennox Studios is... - February 14, 2008 - Lennox Studios
Dynamic Perception
Tamarind Art is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition Dynamic Perception, showcasing five artists from India who are creating work that use figurative subject matter. Each artist approaches the use of the figure in their work in very different styles. From Abesh Mitra’s semi abstract... - February 14, 2008 - Tamarind Art
Hanging Together: Millcreek Art Faculty on View at Erie Art Museum
Hanging Together: Millcreek Art Faculty is now on view at the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street through February 29, 2008. A special reception with the artists will be held Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 from 7-9 p.m. About the Exhibition For almost 25 years, the art faculty of the... - February 14, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Physician and Artist Opens Medical Aesthetic Center "Visage MedArt" in Nashville
VISage MedArt is a Medical Aesthetic and Anti-Aging center that has opened its door on February 7, 2008 in Bellevue area in Nashville, TN. The center is owned by the physician and international artist Marek Kacki, MD who introduces classical concept of beauty into medical aesthetic procedures. In... - February 10, 2008 - VISage MedArt
International Artist to Exhibit at the 45th Annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Popular Miami and international artist George Rodez, selected for a third consecutive year to exhibit at the 45th Annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival, will be exhibiting his ever popular and sometimes controversial Afro-Cuban/Caribbean Series works of art February 16-18, 2008. - February 10, 2008 - George Rodez
"Noose," Painting by Haitham Eid, on Display at New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture and History
Artist Haitham Eid exhibits his latest painting “Noose” in the 10th Annual Martin Luther King Exhibit at New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture and History at 1418 Governor Nicholls St., New Orleans LA 70116, from January 21, 2008 to April 21, 2008. At the second floor in... - February 08, 2008 - Haitham Eid
The First International Art Exhibit as Part of the Second Annual Symposium on the Relations Between the United States and the Islamic World
Payson Center for International Development and Technology Transfer, Tulane University is delighted to host the First International Art Exhibit as part of the Second Annual Symposium on the Relations Between the United States and the Islamic World. The exhibition will be held on Tuesday, February... - February 08, 2008 - Haitham Eid
Seascapes by Mustafa Gunen
Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Mustafa Gunen in Elemental Realms. Scheduled to run from February 29th through March 20th. - February 07, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Prestigious American Kennel Club Art Collection Available for First Time
AKC Grants License to the Meisner Gallery Enabling Consumers Access to Purchase Limited Edition Prints at www.AKCgallery.com. - February 06, 2008 - AKC Gallery
PhotographyCorner.com Announces Younes Bounhar of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada as the Winner of the 2007 Photograph of the Year Contest
Narrowed down from hundreds of entries through two rounds of community voting, Younes Bounhar of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada has been announced as the winner of the PhotographyCorner.com 2007 Photograph of the Year Contest. - February 05, 2008 - PhotographyCorner.com
Original Art Makes It a Valentine's Day to Remember
www.boshart.co.uk launch range of love-inspired artwork for 14th February - February 04, 2008 - BOSHart
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Celebrates Black History Month
The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series will present a series of Black History Month performances during the month of February in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex, 423 State Street. Admission to all concerts is free; suggested donation $10. Burkina Electric Burkina Electric will be in... - February 01, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
iGavel’s January Auction Closes January 31st
Fine Art and Antiques from Estates and Various Owners | iGavel.com - January 31, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Surrealistic Dreams by Jia Ming Wang
Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Jia Ming Wang in Enigmatic Visions. - January 30, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Claremont Graduate University the Only MFA Students Invited to Los Angeles Art Show for Second Consecutive Year
CGU's MFA students have been invited back to the LA Arts Show to display their works. Only university to be invited to this prestigious exhibition. - January 27, 2008 - Claremont Graduate University
Erie Art Museum Opens Ancient Alloy: Bronzes from the Collection
The Erie Art Museum opens Ancient Alloy: Bronzes from the Collection in the Museum’s Ground Floor Gallery, 411 State Street on Friday, January 25, 2008. Featuring objects from the Erie Art Museum’s permanent collection of more than 6,000 objects, Ancient Alloy includes works which span... - January 25, 2008 - Erie Art Museum