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Totem Pole Raising Ceremony Opens One Moon Gallery to Honor Artist Darlene Gait
The Esquimalt Nation honors Darlene Gait, one of its members, on Saturday February 17 with a Totem Pole Raising ceremony to commemorate the opening of the One Moon Gallery and showcase her paintings and art. The ceremonies will include a presentation by Lou Charlie, an elder representing the... - February 17, 2007 - Darlene Gait
Brooke Raymond Joins HG Art and Framing Consultants in New Business Development
HG Art and Framing Consultants has appointed Brooke Raymond to New Business Development at its Orlando-based office. Brooke was previously the Corporate Art Director for the Kessler Collection's award-winning Grand Bohemian Gallery. There Brooke was responsible for consulting... - February 17, 2007 - HG Arts
Artist Embarks Upon Art Across America Adventure
A Philadelphia area Painter sets out on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to paint the country's most beautiful locations, as you follow along through a series of online films. - February 14, 2007 - John Hannafin
Cambridge Who's Who Supports Artist Ivan P. Dobranic
Ivan P. Dobranic of Sarasota, Fl., has been selected as Honorary Member of Cambridge Who's Who for his exceptional art talent. While stricken with the debilitating disease of Muscular Dystrophy, Ivan finds determination and spirit through Art. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Parallel Facets- Paintings by Samir Aich and Sculptures by Niranjan Pradhan
On February 21, 2007 TamarindArt will host an opening reception for “Parallel Facets,” a unique exhibition of paintings by Samir Aich and sculptures by Niranjan Pradhan. It is the first combined exhibition at TamarindArt that is showcasing both sculptures and paintings. It is a... - February 12, 2007 - Tamarind Art
“Paint The Parks” Continues the Tradition of Arts for the Parks
PaintAmerica, a national, non-profit organization to support and promote the visual arts, has announced the Call to Entries for the 2007 “Paint The Parks” Art Competition. The competition was developed to fill the void created when the Arts for the Parks program was recently... - February 07, 2007 - PaintAmerica
PhotographyCorner.com Announces Winston Rockwell as Winner for 2006 Photograph of the Year Contest
Narrowed down from hundreds of entries through two rounds of community voting, Winston Rockwell has been announced as the winner for the PhotographyCorner.com 2006 Photograph of the Year Contest. - February 01, 2007 - PhotographyCorner.com
Thomadro Teams Up with Isis the White Tiger
Artist thomadro teams up with “Isis” the white tiger to benefit Life’s Safari Rescue February 2nd-3rd at the Oh My Godard Gallery in Las Vegas to benefit charity. - February 01, 2007 - thomadroART.com
Erie Art Museum Presents First Class
An exhibition of the works by Erie Art Museum instructors and their students. - February 01, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Presents Kids As Curators
An Exhibit Celebrating the Stuff of Youth - February 01, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
AfrikBoutik.com Brings One of a Kind and Hard to Find African Art to Europe and North America
As news headlines continue to report on events in Africa while more Africa-produced items are appearing in Western homes, public awareness of the continent's capabilities is growing. "There was a time just a few years ago when only CNN had a reporter in Africa. Today everyone from tourists... - January 31, 2007 - AfrikBoutik
Erie Insurance Group Awards $300,000 to Erie Art Museum Capital Campaign
Erie Art Museum Exceeds Half-way Mark in $9 million Capital Campaign. - January 25, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Dramatic Landscapes: A Lecture by Ron Rosenstock at AutumnColor
AutumnColor Digital Imaging is proud to announce its very first Artist Lecture. They will be presenting Dramatic Landscapes: A Lecture By Ron Rosenstock to take place on Friday, Feb 9, 2007 6-8pm at AutumnColor Digital Imaging, 70 Webster Street, Worcester, MA. 01603 Please Join Them! Outdoor... - January 25, 2007 - AutumnColor Digital Imaging
The Matchup Prize 2006 Winners Announced
Winners of the 2006 Matchup Prize for fine art were announced today. - January 24, 2007 - Matchup
FORM London Exhibition of Modern and Contemporary Art, Design, Photography, Ceramics and Sculpture
FORM London 2007 is a new exhibition bringing together modern and contemporary art, design, photography, ceramics and sculpture to create a dynamic showcase celebrating the diversity of 20th and 21st century style. - January 24, 2007 - FORM London 2007 Exhibition
'dna' on the Hunt for New Art and Design Talent
FORM London 2007 is a new exhibition bringing together modern and contemporary art, design, photography, ceramics and sculpture to create a dynamic showcase celebrating the diversity of 20th and 21st century style. - January 24, 2007 - FORM London 2007 Exhibition
Paul Smith Joins FORM as Olympia Prepares for the New Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Fair for London
FORM London is a new exhibition bringing together modern and contemporary art, design, photography, ceramics and sculpture to create a dynamic showcase celebrating the diversity of 20th and 21st century style. - January 24, 2007 - FORM London 2007 Exhibition
Single Mother Bored of the Local Art Scene Launches a Digital Market for Underground Artists
Sweetfox.com is bridging the gap between artist and art buyer. With news columns, an events calendar, and a large range of diverse talent, this new web location is geared up for selling the best underground and independent art to the world. Kelsi Roy, founder of sweetfox.com, is like most single... - January 19, 2007 - Sweetfox.com
Jason Craighead Signs with Somerhill
Abstract expressionist Jason Craighead of Raleigh is now being represented by Joseph Rowand’s Somerhill Gallery in Chapel Hill, joining an illustrious stable that includes Herb Jackson, John Beerman, Elizabeth Matheson, Dorothy Gillespie, Jennie Bireline, and the late Horace Farlowe, among... - January 18, 2007 - Jason Craighead
Erie Art Museum Presents Objects are Larger than They Appear: Recent Works by Ian Short
Master printmaker exhibits new work in the Erie Art Museum’s Frame Shop Gallery. - January 18, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
One Night, Five Galleries
Local art galleries host Gallery Night. - January 18, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Beyer Studio and Anthony Trading Company Partner to Create Unique Gifts in Stained Glass
Old world craftsmanship meets new world demand. - January 12, 2007 - Anthony Trading Company
Rock Meets Academia in International Concept Album Art Competition
Atlantis Found Publishing Inc. announces the launch of "Words Without Voices" Online Album Art Competition. The contest seeks digital visual artwork submissions to illustrate the titles of 25 Songbook Jackets and 125 Album covers by lyricist James Thomas Fielding. The contest is... - January 07, 2007 - Atlantis Found Publishing Inc.
Jason Craighead Adds "The Depth of Change" to Somerhill Show
When abstract expressionist Jason Craighead of Raleigh was invited to contribute a painting to Somerhill Gallery’s “things that are BLUE” exhibit, an exploration of artwork expressed with blue pigment, he knew immediately which of his recently completed canvases was perfect for... - January 06, 2007 - Jason Craighead
Bridging the Gap Between Religions with Compassion
An exceptional exhibition at the Graham Center Art Gallery at FIU, Miami, FL, from February 5 until March 2, 2007. Admission free. - January 06, 2007 - Esoteric Incarnations
Artforte.com Studio & Gallery Celebrates Its 5th Year & Introduces New Artists
Artforte Gallery & Studio, dedicated to the promotion of Pacific Northwest, nationally, and internationally acclaimed artists and providing fine art to both established and new collectors, celebrates its 5th Year. Celebrating throughout the year, Artforte starts off 2007 offering the exciting... - January 04, 2007 - Artforte Studio & Gallery
From the Apple Isle to the Big Apple - First New York Showing for Outsider Artist from Down Under
New York art patrons’ first chance to see at first hand the work of self-taught Tasmanian-based Australian artist, Elizabeth Turnbull, will be at the Raw Art Festival 2007 - Carrozzini von Buhler Gallery 16-31 January 2007. Elizabeth began painting thirty-five years ago in Brisbane... - December 28, 2006 - Elizabeth Turnbull
Denver Film-Video Production Co acting agent to Jack Putnam Wildlife Art Animal collection sale
Remember When, an award winning film-video production firm located in Denver, is currently accepting offers from wildlife art collectors and interior designers from around the world for the Jack Putnam Wildlife Art Collection. The collection includes what is credited as being the best-preserved, life-size polar bear mount measuring fifth largest in the world based on the Boone and Crocket Record Book. - December 21, 2006 - Remember When
HG Art & Framing Consultants Presents the Art of L.A. Artist Terri Burris & Florida Artist Jackie Holland Berkley
HG Art & Framing Consultants is pleased to announce “Impressions of Romance,” its first collaborative show, with the Gallery at Avalon Island, and Jeff Shonkwiler, creator of the Florida Artists Registry website. This show will bring together our East and West coasts with local... - December 21, 2006 - HG Arts
Color and Happiness to Celebrate the New Year with Delconsulting
DelConsulting illustrates its performances and celebrate the New year with Joop96 and artist playing with bright color. - December 19, 2006 - Delconsulting
PNC Foundation Awards $20,000 to Erie Art Museum Capital Campaign
Erie Art Museum Exceeds Half-Way Mark in $9 million Capital Campaign - December 14, 2006 - Erie Art Museum
Interfaith Art Exhibition Promises Controversy
Emerging artist Terresa Ford unveils highly controversial art exhibition, Compassion, at FIU’s Graham Center. - December 11, 2006 - Esoteric Incarnations
A New Take on the Self Portrait
German photographer Nora Ness has added a gallery of her self portraits into the guest galleries at www.pissedpoetpics.com. A self confessed exhibitionist, Ness searched for years for a photographer who was able to capture her as she sees herself. It was a fruitless search and she decided that... - December 07, 2006 - Pissedpoet pics
Cary Visual Art Presents Barbara Grygutis As Guest Lecturer
Nationally Renowned Artist Discusses Public Art - December 05, 2006 - Cary Visual Art
Abstract Expressionism is "Tiny Treasure" in Charlotte Show
Raleigh-based abstract expressionist Jason Craighead offers an unusual 12x12 painting for Center of The Earth Gallery's "Tiny Treasures" holiday show. - December 02, 2006 - Jason Craighead
Pennsylvania Painters Exhibit Opens Dec. 1
The exhibit “Artists of the Commonwealth: Realism and Its Response in Pennsylvania Painting, 1900-1950” opens in the Erie Art Museum Main Floor Gallery December 1, 2006. The show featuring works by John Sloan, Mary Cassatt, N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish and Henry Ossawa Tanner runs... - December 01, 2006 - Erie Art Museum
Top Ten Reasons Why Original Art is the Perfect Christmas Gift
Still searching for the perfect Christmas gift idea? Want to wow them with your thoughtfulness and creativity? Top ten reasons why art may be the perfect present, from the Daily Painters Gallery. - December 01, 2006 - Daily Painters Art Gallery
El Misti USA Releases a Web Site on Peruvian Craft
El Misti USA, an American company along with the joint venture of Peruvian artisans, releases its web page www.elmisti.biz displaying a collection of handmade crafts. - December 01, 2006 - El Misti USA LLC.
State Senator Jane Earll Awards $500,000 to Erie Art Museum Capital Campaign
Erie Art Museum Exceeds Half-Way Mark in $9 million Capital Campaign - November 29, 2006 - Erie Art Museum
Fine Art Reproductions Now Available from Fine Art Touch Website
Harness House Publishing announced today that its Fine Art Touch website (www.finearttouch.com) now has hand-painted reproductions of famous art works available for purchase. "We're really thrilled at the response the web site has had since we launched," said art historian and site... - November 27, 2006 - Harness House Publishing
Ye Old Art Shoppe to Offer Paintings from Photographs at Reasonable Prices
Ye Old Art Shoppe is Now Offering its Oil Paintings From Photographs Services to Clients Worldwide Over the World Wide Web. What Would Make a More Treasured Gift That Someone Would Keep Forever? - November 25, 2006 - Ye Old Art Shoppe
Jason Craighead Featured in "Artist Galleries & Artists of the South"
The work of abstract expressionist Jason Craighead of Raleigh is featured in the current edition of Art Galleries & Artists of the South, a journal of fine art and fine art galleries published by Woodson Publishing, Inc., of Birmingham, Alabama. Craighead’s two-page spread includes... - November 22, 2006 - Jason Craighead
State Funders Show Compassion by Awarding a Grant to Local Artist, Terresa Ford to Market Exhibition
Local Artist Receives Grant to Market Exhibition - November 20, 2006 - Esoteric Incarnations
The Current Show at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library is a Local Resident of Plainview, Lisa Petker-Mintz
The current show at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library is a local resident of Plainview, Lisa Petker-Mintz. As a painter, Petker-Mintz’s work displays strength of content, conviction and quality evident throughout the entirety of the work. As a graduate of both SUNY Buffalo and the... - November 20, 2006 - Lisa Petker-Mintz
Chesapeake Painting Wins National, PaintAmerica Top100 Competition
PaintAmerica, a national, non-profit organization to support artists and promote the visual arts, has announced that Deborah Chapin’s “Indian Summer” is the Grand Prize Winner of the 2006 PaintAmerica Top100 Art Competition. Chapin’s work, a 16” x 34” oil... - November 18, 2006 - PaintAmerica
Edge of Reality: Share an experience
TamarindArt artists in residence Mahula Ghosh and Kamal Mitra, both prolific painters and also participating artists of their ongoing exhibit Edge of Reality will be painting on their respective projects. Join them for an exciting and dynamic evening to get a glimpse into their talents at work. - November 17, 2006 - Tamarind Art
iAuctionShop Acts to Protect Pottery Market from Possibility of Fakes
iAuctionShop locates over eighty impression and printing stamps from major and minor Staffordshire pottery factories and buys them to remove them from the marketplace. iAuctionShop Ltd (trading as Rebecca & Simon’s Antiques and Collectables) of Cheshire, UK acted swiftly when they... - November 16, 2006 - iAuctionShop Ltd
Artists Determined to Succeed are Putting their Christmas Wishes for Public Bidding on eBay
Starting on November 26th there will be jewelry and other gift items available on eBay – keyword: HAAS – that will be sold to highest bidders to raise funds necessary to launch careers of three struggling artists. - November 16, 2006 - Help An Artist Succeed
Wishing Well Reception Held at WakeMed Cary Hospital
Young Artists Honored By Cary Visual Art, Inc. - November 15, 2006 - Cary Visual Art
Designer Eva Zeisel Turns 100 Years Old
Erie Art Museum exhibit celebrates century of work - November 11, 2006 - Erie Art Museum