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Erie Art Museum Opens Crystallines from the Collection
The Erie Art Museum opens Crystallines from the Collection on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007 in the Erie Art Museum’s Gift Shop; the exhibition runs through Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007. About the Exhibition The Erie Art Museum will exhibit crystalline glazed pottery from its collection as a satellite... - September 07, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Erie County Convention Center Authority Selects Artists; Northwest PA Artists’ Work Selected for Permanent Installation
The Erie County Convention Center Authority announced today the selection of works by six Erie County artists for permanent installation in the new Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, Pa. “The Bayfront Convention Center is the single largest economic development project Erie’s... - September 05, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Mayhem Studios Answer Create Magazine's Open Roll Call
Mayhem Studios featured in Create Magazine's Sept+Oct 2007 West Coast issue. The Studio designed the 5-page West Coast regional feature article written by author Jaimy Lee, “Agency Roll Call: West Coast Agencies Purvey The Changing Landscape of The Advertising Industry.” - September 04, 2007 - Mayhem Studios
Art Across Cultures Exhibit to Celebrate Cultural Diversity
Art Exhibit to feature a diverse group or artisans, artists and vendors in an exhibit that celebrates diversity and promotes unity. - September 02, 2007 - 220 Communications
Kamal Mitra Silent Soliloquy
In winter of 2006 when Tamarind Art Gallery showcased Kamal Mitra through a group show, Mitra took the New York art scene with a storm. An introvert by nature, Mitra mesmerized the audience by painting in situ at the opening reception. Guests crowded around his easel as images began to appear from... - September 01, 2007 - Tamarind Art
Sirani Gallery Hosts "Three in Good Company"
Sirani Gallery kicks off its Fall 2007 exhibition schedule with “Three in Good Company.” Featuring the work of three well-known local artists - Lila Hirsch Brody, Kathleen Zimbicki and Zivi Aviraz – the show is destined to be a must-see destination. The show runs from Friday,... - September 01, 2007 - Sirani Gallery
Erie Art Museum Hosts Teacher Open House
The Erie Art Museum will host its fall teacher open house on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 from 3:30-7 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. “The open house is an opportunity for educators of students in grades K-12 in all disciplines to familiarize themselves with the Erie Art... - August 31, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Coomacka Island Announces Book Tour to Begin in September
The Coomacka Island series, written by Don P. Hooper and illustrated by Darnel Degand, will be touring the United States and the Caribbean starting September 2007. The third book in the Coomacka Island series, Lenox Lizard and the Kukumacka Duppy, was released in June 2007. - August 27, 2007 - Coomacka Island
The Museum of the Big Bend Grand Opening
The Museum of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University Grand Opening - August 25, 2007 - Museumscapes
“Cathartic,” an Interactive Installation
What: “Cathartic,” an Interactive Installation, by Debra Holt (thru October 31st, 2007). When: Opening Reception with Cocktails, Saturday, Sept. 8th 2007 7-11pm during the Wynwood Second Saturday Gallery Walk / Special Viewing on September 11th, 2007, 10am to 10pm. Where: Abba Fine Art, 233 NW 36th Street, Wynwood Art District, Miami FL 33127 - August 23, 2007 - ABBA Fine Art
Harold Golen Gallery Opens in Wynwood
What: Grand Opening, Inaugural Exhibition of Harold Golen Gallery. When: Saturday, Sept. 8th 2007 7-11pm during the Wynwood Second Saturday Gallery Walk. Where: 2921 NW 6th Ave, Wynwood Art District, Miami FL 33127 (4 blocks west of Rubell Collection). - August 22, 2007 - Harold Golen Gallery
Momento: Featuring New Works by Artists Gronk and Ricardo Garcia
Perhaps in the most unlikely of collaborative efforts, artists Gronk and Ricardo Garcia present their latest work in a two-man exhibition titled, “Momento.” Juxtaposing two distinct styles and approaches to the medium of painting, both artists attempt to express an honest communication... - August 18, 2007 - Metro Gallery
Jason Craighead Donates Painting to America Red Cross Fundraiser
Raleigh-based artist Jason Craighead has donated an original 32”x32” mixed media on canvas painting to the American Red Cross, which will be sold at auction during an “Evening of Art and Fine Wines” to be held at The Big Easy in downtown Raleigh on Thursday, August 23, from... - August 16, 2007 - Jason Craighead
Gallery Night - An Evening of Free Admission to Gallery Events
Exhibition opening receptions at the Erie Art Museum, Glass Growers Gallery, Urraro Gallery, Kada Gallery, Geary’s Studio 7 Gallery, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Tom Ridge Environmental Center Gallery, Kuhn’s Gallery & the Bayfront Gallery are planned for Gallery Night, an evening of... - August 16, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Awarded Prestigious Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
Thanks to a $65,000 grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Erie Art Museum is able to continue one of the Museum’s education programs, Kids As Curators, through 2010. Currently in its third year, this innovative program targets middle school teachers and... - August 16, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Princeton Premier Honors Jessica Davidson as Its Newest Member in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Princeton Premier honors Jessica Davidson as its newest member in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Jessica, a former consultant at Accenture is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Art Business and has aspirations of working for the prestigious Sotheby's auction. Jessica also holds a... - August 16, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Magnitude Gallery Presents “Rang Barse” Art Fest
Celebrating its first anniversary with 7 art shows for 21 days non stop - August 15, 2007 - Magnitude Gallery
"Teacher's Pets": Art by Susie Ghahremani at Giant Robot NY, August 18th - September 12th
Giant Robot is proud to present Teacher's Pets, a solo art show by award-winning painter Susie Ghahremani at GRNY. Using her knack for patterning, Ghahremani has created approximately 200 works about domesticated animals and the interior spaces they inhabit. A reception for Ghahremani will be held from 6:30 to 10:00 on Saturday, August 18. - August 14, 2007 - Susie Ghahremani
Biryukov Academy of Art and Music, Sparta, New Jersey Announces Additional Piano Classes Now Available Six Days a Week, Starting September 4, 2007
Biryukov Academy of Art and Music for children and adults announces expansion of its music program. Starting September 4, 2007 piano lessons and piano instructions conducted by experienced teachers will be available six days a week in Sparta, Sussex county, New Jersey. The enrollment of music and... - August 12, 2007 - Biryukov Academy of Art and Music
Milestone Reached – Turtle’s Paintings Hang in All 50 States
Internationally recognized painter Koopa now has paintings in all 50 states. That’s a big accomplishment for an artist – especially if that artist is a turtle. It took four and a half years for someone in North Dakota to buy one of the box turtle's vivid abstract paintings. Now Koopa... - August 12, 2007 - TurtleKiss.com
Web 2.0 Gets Sexy with $5,000 prize for Better Sex Ad Contest Makeover
Today The Sinclair Institute and its web site BetterSex.com announced a new video contest with a top ad contest prize of $5,000. “We are searching for a new way to tell the story of our Better Sex Video Series, the best selling adult sex education title ever created,” said Martin Smith Director of E-Commerce for Sinclair and BetterSex.com. - August 11, 2007 - Sinclair Institute - Better Sex
Seeaarch.com Launches New Free Driving Directions Comparison Service in August
Seeaarch.com launches a new service to provide free driving directions comparison. This free driving directions comparison service allows internet users to compare all major internet map providers' driving directions in one web page, side by side, with one click. - August 09, 2007 - Seeaarch
Edward Hersey Exhibition at the Colomb Art Gallery, London
The Colomb Art Gallery is proud to be exhibiting over twenty striking pieces by Edward Hersey (b.1948,) the acclaimed traditional British fine artist. The collection features a selection of his Cotswolds and Yorkshire landscape collection, including the specially commissioned centrepiece oil on... - August 09, 2007 - Colomb Art
Stained Glass Artist Returns to Maine
After traveling the country for several years, stained glass artist Micah Smith returns and settles down in Maine. Known for his unique portraits of animals and humans alike, he believes that Southern Maine is the best place for his work to flourish. Micah Smith primarily sells his work through... - August 06, 2007 - Micah Smith Designs
Erie Art Museum Opens Speculation on Nature: Works by Lawrence Baker
The Erie Art Museum opens Speculation on Nature: works by Lawrence Baker on Monday, August 6 through Monday, October 15 in the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street. A public open reception on Gallery Night Friday, August 24 from 7-10 p.m. About the Exhibition For over 40 years as... - August 06, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Young NYC Artist Creates Peace Exhibit: "A Generation's Hope for Peace"
New York City Street Art Exhibit will feature works of local Hell’s Kitchen NYC Artist Alexander Aristotle (age 9) to express his generation’s hope for Peace. Alexander Aristotle’s artwork is also a tribute to John Lennon’s dedication to Peace. "I’ve grown-up with Strawberry Fields and Lennon’s Imagine Memorial in my backyard. His peace message has always been an important part of my life," Artist Alexander Aristotle - August 02, 2007 - Urban59 ArtWorks Studio
Artist Sharon Shapiro Mounts Exhibit in Georgia
Provocative solo exhibition will feature themes with an electric interplay of power and sexuality - August 02, 2007 - Sharon Shapiro
Bean & Leaf Roastery and Cafe is Now Open
A new coffee roastery/tea house is serving New London, CT and the surrounding area with fresh on-site roasted coffees and fair trade organic teas. The cafe is family friendly and offers not only the finest coffees, espresso based drinks, and teas. But also fresh fruit smoothies and baked goods. - July 31, 2007 - Bean & Leaf, LLC
Minnesota Artists Find Astonishing Ways to Bring New Life to Discarded Glass
Turning recycled glass into spectacular works of sculpture and jewelry to beautify the world. - July 31, 2007 - BlueSkies Glassworks
Friedmans Fine Art Features the Work of Artist Pat Walker-Fields
For the month of August Friedman's Fine Art will showcase the work of Pat Walker-Fields, one of the many Bay St. Louis, MS residents who were forced to relocate in the aftermath of Hurricaine Katrina. Her latest oil paintings of still-life and various scenes will evoke emotional and even spiritual... - July 30, 2007 - Friedman's Fine Art
Visual Effects Artist Jim Hillin Premieres His New Book of Comics on the Humorous Work-A-Day World of Digital Filmmaking at the 2007 Comic-Con
So, you say you like visual effects -- the explosions, the impossible stunts, the flying super heroes and you love digital filmmaking, but two hours after the movie, you're hungry again!? Fear no more. Impress your friends. Be a "hit" at parties. (Although, it's likely those will be LAN... - July 25, 2007 - Wire-Heads.com
Billionairio – The first Truly Global On-Line Raffle Style Game
www.billionairio.com launches the first global game offering players a chance to win a jackpot of 1 Billion Euro - July 24, 2007 - Unimint Ltd
Chinese Voices Featured on Voices.com Voices of the World Week
Voices.com showcases Chinese voice actors during their Worldly Voices Week on the VOX Daily Voice Actors Blog. - July 21, 2007 - Voices.com
Agora Gallery to Donate Exhibition Proceeds to UNICEF
Award winning fine artists are set to be featured at Agora Gallery. The entirety of Agora Gallery's proceeds from the sale of artworks will be donated to UNICEF. - July 20, 2007 - Agora Gallery
Lost City of Atlantis Discovered in Cayman Brac, BWI
The mythical Lost City of Atlantis has been found. Atlantis Cayman Brac offers "the largest collection of underwater sculptures ever assembled in the world." - July 19, 2007 - Atlantis Cayman Brac
Original Australian Artwork for Sale at So Fit Gawler
Not only a fitness centre, So Fit has original Australian artwork for sale. - July 19, 2007 - So Fit Gawler
Jason Craighead Adds "Structure" to Somerhill Gallery's Shapes of White Exhibition
Is “white” a presence of color or an absence of color? Luminosity or purity? All or nothing? These are the questions -- rife with myths, beliefs and suspense – that visitors to Somerhill Gallery will ponder during the new group exhibition, “Shapes of White,” opening... - July 18, 2007 - Jason Craighead
Erie Art Museum Opens "8"
The Erie Art Museum opens “8”, a painter’s exhibition featuring work from Edinboro, Pa. painters John Bavaro, Geoffrey Beadle, Rachael J. Burke, Malcolm Christhilf, Steve Emmett, Ben Gibson, Terry McKelvey and Michelle Vitali on Friday, July 20. at the Erie Art Museum’s Main... - July 13, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
BBQ, Blues & Brews Benefits Erie Art Museum
The summer heats up on Thursday, July 26 for the BBQ, Blues & Brews benefit event for the Erie Art Museum from 5 p.m. to midnight. This free event features a smokin’ BBQ prepared by Pufferbelly Restaurant, live music and a scavenger hunt throughout the Museum’s galleries. The... - July 13, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Artist Jason Craighead Wins Metro Bravo Award - Again
For the third consecutive year, Raleigh-based artist Jason Craighead has received a Metro Bravo Award for best regional artist from Metro Magazine, a monthly publication covering a 22-county region that includes Raleigh, the Research Triangle, and Eastern North Carolina. The awards showcase... - July 11, 2007 - Jason Craighead
North Carolina Theatre Announces Podcast on Chess
Kristin Kingsmore, communications manager of the North Carolina Theatre, has announced the release of a podcast that details Chess, the current main stage production at the North Carolina Theatre, running July 14-22, involving a romantic triangle between American and Russian chess champions set... - July 09, 2007 - NC Theatre
Surfboards-As-Art Garner Celebrity, International Attention
Artist Clark Hipolito received “the call of the century,” he said, after his collection of hand-painted, wood-grain surfboards appeared in Waterfront Home & Design magazine this past spring. Alecia Moore, aka Grammy-winning pop star “Pink,” saw the full-color spread in... - July 05, 2007 - The Art Company
Artist Celebrates the America of Her Family in Canvas
Artist Pola Muzyka created a tribute to what America means to her family in the sculptured canvas “For Which It Stands.” It’s a tribute to the Fourth of July and 9/11. - July 04, 2007 - Pola Muzyka
"Of Images and Illusions" at TamarindArt
Of Images and Illusions; 10 July – 11 August 2007 - July 02, 2007 - Tamarind Art
Erie Art Museum Hosts Gallery Talk with Diane Fox
The Erie Art Museum Annex Gallery exhibition features work by photographer Diane Fox; the exhibit entitled UnNatural History is an exhibit about exhibits comprised of photographs of dioramas in natural history around the United States and Europe. The Erie Art Museum will host an opening reception... - June 30, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
PaintAmerica Announces 2007 National Artists' Competition
PaintAmerica, a national, non-profit organization to support and promote the visual arts, announces its Call to Entries for the PaintAmerica Top100 and MiniTop50 Art Competitions. In its first year, PaintAmerica Top100 is already among the richest in prize money and purchase awards. Top100 Grand Prize winner will earn a $7,500 purchase award and MiniTop50 Grand Prize winner will claim a $2,500 purchase award. Dozens of purchase awards and other prizes are attainable. - June 29, 2007 - PaintAmerica
Erie Art Museum Opens Dichroic Color, Light and Space Sculpture by Ray Howlett
Opening Reception and Gallery Talk Scheduled for June 29 - June 28, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Gallery Night: An Evening of Free Admission to Gallery Events
Exhibition opening receptions at the Erie Art Museum, Glass Growers Gallery, Urraro Gallery, Kada Gallery, Geary’s Studio 7 Gallery, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Tarsus Studio Gallery, Kuhn’s Gallery & the Bayfront Gallery are planned for Gallery Night, an evening of free admission to... - June 27, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Erie County Convention Center Authority Calls for Artists
Northwest PA Artists Invited to Submit Proposals - June 27, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Tim White-Sobieski, Cities of the World (Deconstructed Reality), Part 3 - New Orleans
Third solo exhibition of American artist Tim White-Sobieski in Pilar Parra Galeria de Arte is currently on view in the framework of the 10th International Festival of Photography PhotoEspana. - June 24, 2007 - Tim White-Sobieski