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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
Solo Exhibition by French Artist, Thierry Breton, on View Through June 30, at Splashlight Studios in New York City
Six Sculptures Chosen for Inclusion in Group Show at Galerie Mourlot, on View Through September 6 - June 23, 2007 - Thierry Breton
Afrocentric Tolerance
An exceptional exhibition at Unity Gallery at Unity Church, 1243 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209, from July 5 through August 30 with an opening reception on July 5 from 7-9 p.m. Admission free - June 23, 2007 - Terresa Ford
ART+ Podcast: Landscape Painting with John Natsoulas, Melissa Chandon and Philippe Gandiol
ART+ interviewd artists Melissa Chandon, Philippe Gandiol as well as John Natsoulas whose gallery organized the Sacramento Valley Landscape Conference to be held July 21, 2007 and features famous painter Greg Kondos - June 23, 2007 - ARTplusradio.org
Fall in Love with Art Quilts by Najee
Fine Art Paintings using the symbols from the Underground Railroad quilt codes. - June 22, 2007 - Art by Najee
Agora Gallery Presents a Collective Exhibition
Power, Spirituality, Love, Loss and Change in a Collective Exhibition at Agora Gallery, Chelsea, New York - June 21, 2007 - Agora Gallery
30 Minute Studio at Pissedpoet Pics
The latest guest gallery at www.pissedpoetpics.com is a selection of self portraits by British multi media artist David Riley titled “30 Minute Studio.” Riley’s 30 Minute Studio is a series of time lapse photographs of the artist at work taken over half an hour. The photographs... - June 20, 2007 - Pissedpoet pics
Book Launch Party a Success in Fundraising
Author drives 1,300 miles to meet young Wildlife Warriors - June 19, 2007 - Koala Jo Publishing
Amazing Hidden Images Found in Leonardo da Vinci's Paintings and Drawings
N 2 da Vinci and Beyond.com is a personal blog created in an effort to share the discovery of countless hidden images discovered within Leonardo da Vinci's works of art. Optical illusions and what is believed to be a "Hologram Effect" created by the ingenious artist/inventor has revealed images of gorillas and snakes on The Mona Lisa. A masked face hidden within Virgin of the Rocks and much, much more. Just about every single work of art by Leonardo da Vinci holds an array of hidden images. - June 18, 2007 - N 2 da Vinci and Beyond.com
Berc Ketchian from Istanbul Turkey Exhibits Paintings at Howard Gallery of Fine Art in Bucks County PA
The artist conveys his emotions in a unique and eclectic manner. The magic lies in his brush strokes and his brilliant use of color and light. The spectator is drawn into the painting through romanticism, humanism, and naturalism, which capture the eye and heart. His ability to create the illusion... - June 17, 2007 - Howard Gallery of Fine Art
Howard Gallery Of Fine Art Features M. Charles Rhinehart’s “Old WorlD” paintings in New Hope PA
M. Charles Rhinehart is a self taught painter, whose career spans 56 years of oil painting, and whose work hangs in several notable museums. His landscapes are mesmerizing being both realistic and fantasy art at the same time. Rhinehart has traveled and painted together since 1975 with his wife... - June 17, 2007 - Howard Gallery of Fine Art
Jean Jack Paintings Being Featured at Howrad Gallery of Fine Art in New Hope, Bucks County, PA
Howard Gallery of Fine Art & Framing is pleased to announce that Jean Jack, of Santa Fe New Mexico, has chosen their eight room gallery to represent the artist’s recent works on canvas. Jean Jack lives, sells antiques and paints in Santa Fe. She was born in Massachusetts, and lived and... - June 17, 2007 - Howard Gallery of Fine Art
Italian Historical Photography on Museum On The Go
Fratelli Alinari and Museum On The Go team up to offer high quality Italian photography from the last century for download to mobile phones. - June 17, 2007 - Museum On The Go
Steve Messenger Has Exclusive Permanemt Exhibit at Howard Gallery of Fine Art in New Hope PA
Howard Gallery of Fine Art is pleased to announce the opening of their ongoing exhibit featuring oil paintings by Steve Messenger. The exhibit will run through Dec 2007 and change as paintings are sold. - June 17, 2007 - Howard Gallery of Fine Art
Erie Art Museum Kids Art Camp: Fantasy Week
Spend a week or two in the galleries, learn from teaching artists, and make lots of art. - June 16, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Howard Gallery of Fine Art is Pleased to Announce that Bucks County Artist Susan Ketcham Earns Her Signature Membership Status
Howard Gallery of Fine Art representing artist Susan Ketcham has earned a signature membership with the Pastel Society of America. - June 16, 2007 - Howard Gallery of Fine Art
Jeremy M. Browne Signs on with Howard Gallery of Fine Art
Ontario Canada Artist Jeremy M. Browne awards exclusive representation to New Hope PA art gallery. Howard Gallery of Fine Art is pleased to have the exclusive rights in the United States. - June 15, 2007 - Howard Gallery of Fine Art
13 Year Old Girl Takes Trash and Creates Fashionable Handbag
In a world that creates more waste today than ever before, the need for recycling education is dire. Those that are left with the biggest burden to recycle in the future are the children of today. It is thus fitting, that a handbag designed from old juice boxes by someone not yet old enough to drive a car, would be at the top of many children and parents must have lists. - June 11, 2007 - HaleyBop
Cambridge Who’s Who Names Dorothy Theresa Dzigurski Professional of the Year in Neurological Linguistics Coaching
Dorothy Theresa Dzigurski, RN, BSN, a neurological linguistics art and health coach of Art and Health Coaching has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in neurological linguistics coaching. While inclusion in Cambridge Who’s Who Registry is an honor, only one member... - June 09, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
2,000 Paintings in 30 Days - the Daily Painting Challenge at DailyPainters.com
Online art gallery members to produce 2,000 original paintings in 30 days, from June 15 – July 15 - June 06, 2007 - Daily Painters Art Gallery
Between Heaven and Earth - Solo Exhibit
Alternatives Gallery: Between Heaven and Earth Solo Exhibit. June 15 to July 13, 2007. Artist Reception Friday June 15, 2007 at 7 PM. - June 02, 2007 - Guardian Paw-traits
Clark Hipolito, Deluxe Unveil "Surf du Jour" Surfboard Art Show, Charitable Fundraiser
Original artwork on handcrafted surfboards will return to Deluxe restaurant in downtown Wilmington this summer. - May 31, 2007 - The Art Company
Eil.com Opens the First Online Pop Art Gallery
eil.com the world's leader in rare music and music memorabilia has expanded its award winning website by adding a Pop Art Gallery featuring works by artists who have influenced the world of music. - May 27, 2007 - Esprit International Limited
Erie Art Museum Benefit Whets the Palate
Gala raises $20,000 for Museum's Annual Fund - May 26, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Pattern Language and Paper Cuts
Featuring New Works by Tm Gratkowski - May 25, 2007 - Metro Gallery
Rare Art Collection Discovered in Pound, Wisconsin
Wisconsin man inherits priceless art collection from his uncle. John Adamski was expecting little more than a few family heirlooms and some garage sale items but to his suprise his uncle left him what could be a fortune in rare art from some of the 1950's & 60's most influential artists. - May 23, 2007 - Stiles Auction, LLC
Agora Gallery Showcases Volcanoes by Maggie C.
Maggie C. tries to connect with the mysterious and violent workings of subterranean volcanoes, using colored schematics that explode and fracture from a central point on the canvas. - May 20, 2007 - Agora Gallery
Print on Demand Services Offer Creative Individuals an Opportunity to Sell their Artistic Creations on Many Different Products, Worldwide
Curious Dreams, an innovative animation, graphic design and art studio, announced that it's offering their newest collection of artworks through Imagekind.com, one of the fastest growing online art sites on the internet. Working with her husband in developing this unique art, Beverley Herrick... - May 19, 2007 - Curious Dreams
Call for National and International Entries: Juried Photography Exhibition in Honor of Gordon Parks
Inspired by photographer, journalist, activist, film director, and poet, the late Gordon Parks, Joyce Gordon Gallery announces Glimpses in Time: A Juried Photography Exhibition in Honor of Gordon Parks. Stephen Wirtz, of the Stephen Wirtz Gallery in San Francisco, will jury this exhibit. A solo exhibition at Joyce Gordon Gallery is among the top awards. Proceeds benefit the Seven Tepees Youth Program in San Francisco. http://www.joycegordongallery.com/parks_2.html - May 18, 2007 - Joyce Gordon Gallery
FreeDress for Success, a Businessman's Guide to Sartorial Disarmament
A Great New Book from Pandit Press - FreeDress For Success - May 18, 2007 - Pandit Press
Exhibition by French Artist Thierry Breton on View in New York City this June
French sculptor and painter Thierry Breton is featured in a June exhibition in the Northhall of Manhattan's Splashlight Studios Breton presents his recent series of sculptures and paintings, on view from Tuesday, June 5 through Saturday, June 30. The opening reception is on Tuesday, June 5, from... - May 14, 2007 - Thierry Breton
Tim White-Sobieski in Ernst Hilger Gallery
Tim White-Sobieski Video – “Deconstructed Cities”, Part 1, London, 7 min Photographs - "Deconstructed Reality" series of 30+ (6 on exhibit) May 15 – June 14 2007 Opening – May 15, 2007, 19:30 hr - May 13, 2007 - Ernst Hilger Gallery
Erie Art Museum Opens Gregory Anderson: Works from an Unacceptable Portfolio
The Erie Art Museum opens Gregory Anderson: Works from an Unacceptable Portfolio in the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street on Friday, May 11. Anderson’s vibrant works meld imagination and observation. His brightly colored highly imaginative acrylic paintings radiate an... - May 11, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Summer Art Classes Now Accepting Students
Art Classes Now Enrolling Students - May 05, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Atlanta Gallery Presents New Works by Jason Craighead
Anne Irwin Fine Art in Buckhead district features Raleigh-based abstract expressionist in May show entitled "Abstractions" - May 04, 2007 - Jason Craighead
Colomb Art to Open Flagship Fine Art Gallery in Central London Location
Colomb Art, a leading online art gallery for British fine art has today outlined plans to open a flagship commercial art gallery in central London. The proposed date of arrival is planned for early June 2007 and is expected to exhibit a similar mixture of original paintings and limited edition... - May 04, 2007 - Colomb Art
Dispatx Commissions Program
Dispatx Art Collective announced today the inauguration of a commissions program for the creation of original work. The inaugural commission award consists of two commissions of between 750 and 2000 euros in the categories of Photography and Sculpture. - April 29, 2007 - Dispatx Art Collective