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Tibetan Cultural Festival and Art Auction in Manhattan Benefits Refugee Students in Nepal and India
November 28 Event at The Soho Loft Includes Talk by the Venerable Lama Pema Wangdak - November 23, 2007 - The Vikramasila Foundation
Simpson Galleries Announces the Sale of the Mary Ann Moorman Photograph Taken the Moment That John F. Kennedy Was Assassinated
Approximately 1/6th of second after President Kennedy's head was shattered at frame Z-313, Mary Ann Moorman captured a Polaroid photograph (her fifth that day) of the presidential limousine and President Kennedy that also includes the grassy knoll area. What was captured in the background of the photo has been a matter of contentious debate. On the grassy knoll some claim to have identified as many as four different figures, while others dismiss these indistinct images as trees or shadows. - November 19, 2007 - Simpson Galleries
Midwest Design Duo Blurs Line Between Art and Design with Limited Edition Artist Book
Synthetic Infatuation, a Midwest design studio, have curated a limited edition artist book. Morning Issue One features the works of five American commercial artists, Keith Claunch (Chicago), Billy Bartels (Seattle), Amy Rabas (Tieton,WA), Mark Peterson (Chicago) and Aravind Kaimal (Chicago via... - November 18, 2007 - Synthetic Infatuation
Bipolar Artist Hits Half-Way Mark in Year-Long Blogging Project
Six months ago bipolar abstract artist Lynne Taetzsch promised to make at least one drawing or painting every day and to write about it in her art blog. The commitment has not been easy, but she is determined to complete her project. - November 17, 2007 - Artbylt.Com
Disney Artist Signs with Gamut Control
John Rowe, a Professional Illustrator and Artist for Disney & Universal Studios Signs with Gamut Control, Leading Publisher of High Quality Limited Edition Fine Art Reproductions. - November 15, 2007 - BAP Technologies, Inc.
Dot Bunn Exhibit at Howard Gallery of Fine Art
Bunn, life long Bucks County resident, is a studio painter working in oil paintings. The exhibit runs from November 9th, 2007 through December 30th. - November 11, 2007 - Howard Gallery of Fine Art
Jewelry-Artisan Offers Unique Wearable Art
This artist designs and hand-creates her own unique jewelry with a variety of earthy and rustic materials. - November 08, 2007 - Adobe Sol Designs
Opening Reception Birthday Brunch Party
A Square Deal Presents Work created by Established & Emerging Artists in a 20 x 20cm format. All genres. All mediums. All affordable. November 11, 11:30 - 2pm. Location: Fleur, a Best of Philly premiere florist. 1216 Locust Street Philadelphia PA. On Exhibit Nov 1, 2007 through Jan 31, 2008. A portion of each art sale benefits St. Mary's Family Respite Center, an agency serving HIV/AIDS effected families. - November 07, 2007 - A Square Deal
Kois' by Katrina Read
Scheduled to run from November 20 through December 11, 2007. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 29, 2007, 6-8 pm. Gallery Location: 530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York. - November 07, 2007 - Agora Gallery
Erie Art Museum Selects Art & Culture Critic Dave Hickey as Juror for 85th Annual Spring Show
The Erie Art Museum has chosen art and culture critic Dave Hickey as the Juror of Selection and Awards for the Erie Art Museum’s 85th Annual Spring Show, which runs April 26 through June 22, 2008 in the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street. Hickey has written for many major... - November 02, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Alain Bonnefoit: Painter of Nudes
Chetkin Gallery is proud to present Alain Bonnefoit, Europe’s foremost painter of nudes, in his sixth exhibition at the gallery. This exhibition is on view to the public beginning October 28 until December 2, 2007 at Chetkin Gallery, 9 Wharf Avenue, Red Bank, New Jersey. This renowned... - November 02, 2007 - Chetkin Gallery
Scott Marlowe to be Guest on Shadows in the Dark to Discuss Bigfoot
Join host Jeremiah Greer as he welcomes guest, Scott Marlowe, November 4, 2007 at 9:30pm to discuss Bigfoot depicted in ancient art. - November 02, 2007 - Shadows in the Dark
Erie Art Museum Hosts Open House at Clayspace Studio
Cure those fall doldrums by learning to throw a pot at the Erie Art Museum’s Clayspace Studio Open House on Friday, November 9, 2007 from 6-9 p.m. at ARTworks 1505 State Street, 3rd Floor. Instruction is $5 per person or $15 per family/group and is on a first come first serve basis. Erie... - November 01, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Artists Begin Installing Works at Bayfront Convention Center
Selected artists for display of permanent art works at the new Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, Pa. will begin installation on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007. “The Bayfront Convention Center is the single largest economic development project Erie’s history,” said Marlene Mosco,... - November 01, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Nationally-Celebrated Jewelry Designer Hosting Trunk Show at Hickory Museum of Art (NC) Brunch
Mia Katrin will be presenting her award-winning Collections of exuberant necklaces and earrings at a the Hickory Museum of Art’s “Angels of the Arts” Brunch December 1, 2007, 10 am-1pm at Lake Hickory Country Club. Proceeds from the event, included in Jewel Couture LLC’s Holiday 2007 National Tour, will benefit the Hickory Museum of Art. - October 31, 2007 - Jewel Couture LLC
Erie Art Museum: Kids Learn from Teaching Artists, First Thursdays Program Continues This Fall
The Erie Art Museum’s First Thursdays program for preschool kids ages 3 to 6 continues this fall with three programs designed for kids to learn from teaching artists and make lots of art. Every first Thursday of the month (November & December) from 10-11 a.m. the Erie Art Museum offers a... - October 30, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
1st Annual Casino Night Charity Event November
Avenues of Independence, Inc., a 501(c) 3, non-profit, tax exempt organization, committed to providing services for emancipated youth in Los Angeles County is hosting its 1st Annual Casino Night Charity Event at Sunset Beach in West Hollywood Sunday, November 11, 2007. - October 30, 2007 - Avenues of Independence
Canadian Artist Sending Love Worldwide with the New Lovehorns
Lovehorn, an amazing interactive unique art sculpture. Do you want to make an impression? Get some action? End a feud? Or maybe you need a big hug? Honk the Lovehorn. The Lovehorn is an interactive art sculpture offering a fun and imaginative way to express yourself and start conversations. - October 30, 2007 - lovehorns
Preserve Your Memories II
Precision-Blue, LLC is proud to announce its Unique Acrylic Coating that is VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) exempt, including a UV blocker, California Compliant Cat # 80201 and dries in less 2 minutes while taking on the texture of the material being coated. - October 28, 2007 - Preserve Your Memories II
Salon Moxie Debuts Work of Emerging Artist Sean Mckinney
In its fourth art exhibit, the Raleigh, NC, hair salon gives a young artist his first show ever and continues to demonstrate the owners' commitment to the local arts community. - October 25, 2007 - Salon Moxie
Rhode Island Picture Framer Wins First Place
Andrew Langlois, of Get The Picture Framing in Lincoln RI, took home the first place ribbon at the annual New England Professional Picture Framer's Association competition. The event was held on October 22, in Portsmouth New Hampshire. - October 25, 2007 - Get the Picture, LLC
"The Space" Donates Original Works to Art Auction/Dinner to the Triad's Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
The Space art gallery in Greensboro has donated four original works by two area artists to the “Spaghetti Auction,” an dinner/art auction fundraiser to benefit the children and adults of Gatewood Center and the Greensboro and Thomasville group homes for the severely disabled. The event... - October 25, 2007 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Clark Hipolito Donates "Red Abstract" to Art Auction to Benefit the Severely Disabled
Raleigh artist Clark Hipolito has donated an original painting to the inaugural dinner and art auction to benefit the Gatewood Center and Greensboro/Thomasville Group Homes for severely disabled children and adults. The event will take place at Café Pasta Grille in downtown Greensboro on... - October 25, 2007 - The Art Company
Elaine O’Dell Joins HG Art and Framing Consultants
Elaine O’Dell joined HG Art and Framing Consultants as Sales Consultant. O’Dell began her art and framing career in 1996 at Corporate Art Services with Mark Tanenbaum in Orlando. There she gained experience working with clients and helping them choose the perfect artwork for their... - October 24, 2007 - HG Arts
Portland Open Studios 2007: Watch Artists at Work October 13-14 & 20-21
Portland Open Studios 2007 is your chance to see the whole picture of making art. Enter a studio, which can be a store front, an elaborate outbuilding surrounded by a luxurious garden or a more modest space inside a home or garage, to see a window into the creative mind at work. Once inside,... - October 24, 2007 - Portland Open Studios
Artists Unite America in Nationally Touring Exhibitions to Benefit Local Charities
The Nomadic Project: Experience America Through Art is touring the U.S. for two years, beginning in October of 2007. Its creators are award-winning artist, Kristin Abraham and musician Alfonso Llamas. Naples becomes the second stop for the exhibit, when it is hosted by The Journeyman Gallery. This particular show is especially significant to Llamas, because he was born and raised in Naples. To give back to the community, the artists have arranged for each poster sale to benefit the Children - October 23, 2007 - Abraham Studios
NC Artist Jason Craighead Joins Bucks Gallery of Fine Art in Pennsylvania
Raleigh-based abstract expressionist Jason Craighead has now added Bucks Gallery of Fine Art in Newtown, Pennsylvania to his roster of gallery representation. His work first appeared in the gallery’s “Fifth Annual Fall Exhibition of Gallery Artists: Impressionism, Modern Art &... - October 23, 2007 - Jason Craighead
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Michael Cooney
The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series will present musician Michael Cooney in concert and workshop at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. (concert) and Monday, Nov. 4 at 1 & 7 p.m. (workshop). For over 35 years, Michael has demonstrated the beauty,... - October 20, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
America's Next Top Model Calls on Take It Down, Hollywood's Hair Rehab Salon, to Remedy Model Participants' Hair
Take It Down, the premier salon for hair care and hair extension removal, located in Los Angeles, California comes to the aide of three model participants on America’s Next Top Model. - October 19, 2007 - Take It Down, Inc.
Erie Art Museum Opens An Evening Stroll: Lee Steadman
The Erie Art Museum opens An Evening Stroll: Lee Steadman at the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 during Gallery Night from 7 – 10 p.m. The exhibition is open through January 14, 2008. About the Exhibition Local watercolorist Lee Steadman returns... - October 19, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Ancient Iconography by Allan Wash
Allan Wash's Exhibition to be Held at Agora Gallery with the Opening of Figuratively Speaking - October 18, 2007 - Agora Gallery
Syncretic Vs Eclectic
Tamarind Art is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition Syncretic Vs Eclectic that opens on 18 October. It is an exhibition of sculptures and paintings of five prominent artists from India who have been practicing in their field over several decades. Participating artists: Samir Aich, Ashok... - October 15, 2007 - Tamarind Art
Gallery Night an Evening of Free Admission to Area Galleries
Exhibition opening receptions at the Erie Art Museum, Glass Growers Gallery, Urraro Gallery, Kada Gallery, Geary’s Studio 7 Gallery, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Kuhn’s Framing & Gift Gallery, Ralph Miller Jewelers & Gallery and ARTworks on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 from 7-10 p.m. EMTA... - October 11, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Opens Ancient Microworlds Exhibit
The Erie Art Museum opens Ancient Microworlds on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex Gallery, 423 State Street. An opening reception is scheduled for the exhibition during Gallery Night Friday, Oct. 19, from 7-10 p.m. The exhibition runs through January 28, 2008. About the... - October 11, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Long Island Muralist Arlene Mcloughlin Publishes Her First Art Book
Arlene Mcloughlin has published a children's themed mural book, containing 26 pages of some of her exciting mural work. - October 10, 2007 - Arlene Mcloughlin Murals
Welcome the Coming Winters with Kashmir Shawls, Stoles and Cushion Covers at Craftsofindia.com
Craftsofindia.com has just launched a new collection of handmade Woolen stoles and cushion covers from Kashmir for the coming winters. - October 10, 2007 - craftsofindia.com
Sports Heroes in America: Where Have They Gone?
Artletics, a Contemporary Company with Old-Fashion Values, Celebrates America’s Athletic Legacy by Keeping Legends Alive with Art - October 06, 2007 - Artletics
Pro Photographer Writes an Easy-to-Understand Book for Two Popular Canon EOS Cameras
Unusual book on Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT and XTi really resonates with new DSLR owners. - October 05, 2007 - The Friedman Archives Press
Arizona Firm Enhances Commercial Properties; Employs Local Artists
Matt and Kelly McEniry, a husband and wife team and owners of Wall Art Studios in Phoenix, strive to enrich people’s work space through art and design while featuring local artists. Wall Art Studios is an art sourcing and custom picture framing company with an army of creative resources. Their expertise is in detail, selection and placements as well as technical skill in proper presentation and installation. Their purpose is to provide designers and architects with a single source of art. - October 04, 2007 - Wall-Art Studios
Erie Art Museum Presents The Art of Community: Building an Arts and Culture Support Network for Newcomers
Erie is the new home to over 10,000 refugees and immigrants from all over the world. Erie also has a large, vibrant and diverse art community and a strong network of social service agencies. Imagine the power of these groups working together. The Erie Art Museum will host a public workshop, The... - October 04, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Hosts "Exposure"
A benefit for the Erie Art Museum Oct. 10 - October 04, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Sweet Sunny Temper
Think about stockings, graffiti chicks, origami, crumpled stationeries, scented tissues, lip gloss and sweet scented girl rooms full of whimsy, kink and charm. Each work carries a sincere expression of self, as rooted within the aesthetic of Bay Area Femmes. Curated by Lian and featuring the works of Tink, Leah, Nathalie, Kelly and Fawn. An all female group showing at the double punch toy store from October 20-Nov 16. Opening night with wine and cupcakes on October 20th, Saturday 7:30 pm. - October 04, 2007 - Joyce Gordon
Mural Artist Announces Launch of New Web Log
Minnesota native Patricia Buzo announces the launch of her new art related blog. - October 04, 2007 - Patricia's Palette Mural Studios
New Light Editions Helps to Raise $30k to Support AIDS Orphans in Uganda at Macy’s Passport 2007 Gala
Fine art photographic prints donated by New Light Editions and photographer Douglas Menuez helps to raise $30k to support Orphans in Uganda at Macy’s Passport 2007 Gala. The money will pay for a year of education for 15 children. - October 02, 2007 - New Light Editions
AMHA, AMHI, NMMH Artisan Silent Auction
Join The American Morgan Horse Association at the AMHA Booth at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Located in the West Lobby of the Coliseum Wednesday, October 10, 12:00 PM through Friday, October 12, 7:00 PM. Thursday, October 11, 5:00... - September 29, 2007 - The American Morgan Horse Association
Erie Art Museum Hosts Workshop on Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Erie Art Museum will host a workshop on Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum, 3rd Floor Gallery (enter at 423 State Street). The workshop will provide its participants with an opportunity to share a moment in friendship. Chado, the way of... - September 29, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
The Floating World
Featuring New Work by Gina Stepaniuk and Linda Vallejo - September 28, 2007 - Metro Gallery
Human Organism Carved with Bronze by Benjamin Carpenter
Agora Gallery is proud to present Benjamin Carpenter with the opening of Labyrinth of Abstraction. Opening reception, Thursday night October 4, 2007. - September 28, 2007 - Agora Gallery
Masterpiece Oil About You
Having portraiture hand painted for you is no longer reserved for the rich and famous. With Master Arts on Canvas, owning your own personally commission masterpiece painting is easy and affordable for everyone. - September 28, 2007 - Master Arts on Canvas
Gartel to London
Digital Media Artist Laurence Gartel known around the world as the "Father" of the Digital Art Movement for over 30 years is heading to London for the infamous Rubberball. He will be doing the multimedia projections of his avant garde DVDs as well as a book signing for his new book,... - September 26, 2007 - Gartel Digital Media