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Wells Landing & Gary's Gallery to Feature Blenko Glass in December 2006, Richard Blenko, President of Blenko Handcraft, will be Present to Sign Glass on December 2 7-9PM
Wells Landing and Gary’s Gallery, 636 North High Street, in the Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio will be featuring Blenko Glass at the December 2nd Gallery Hop. The current president, Richard Deakin Blenko, fourth generation of the Blenko family, will be present at the store to sign and appraise Blenko Glass from 7 PM to 9 PM. Meet Richard and have your glass appraised and signed or come by and start your collection with a piece signed by Richard. - November 10, 2006 - Wells Landing & Gary's Gallery
Miniature Art Society Awards Wildlife Painting in International Art Exhibition
Young artist, Rebecca Latham, earns prestigious award for miniature painting at an international miniature exhibition. - November 07, 2006 - Latham Studios Nature & Wildlife Artists
Cary High School Students’ Art Work Honored by Cary Visual Art
Wishing Well Reception Held At WakeMed Cary Hospital - November 06, 2006 - Cary Visual Art
Erhard Beitz Now on Display at BestNetArt Artgallery
Fantastic artprints by the German printmaker Erhard Beitz is now for sale at the Internet based BestNetArt Artgallery (www.bestnetart.com). Erhard Beitz makes Ex Libris and free graphic etchings of a stunning quality, and they are beautiful to look at and a joy to own. - November 05, 2006 - BestNetArt Artgallery
Andy Everson: Prints of Peace
Renowned Kwaguilth artist Andy Everson will be on site November 18, from 2-6pm at Tribal Spirit Gallery to unveil his latest work "Confessions with the Moon". A retrospective including some of Andy's most sought after prints will be on display November 18 through November 26,... - November 03, 2006 - Tribal Spirit Gallery
Design A Mosaic Prepares for its One Year Anniversary and the Holiday Gift Giving Season
Design A Mosaic will be celebrating the company’s one-year anniversary this November, just as they’re gearing up for the holidays. Their unique photo mosaics offered at www.DesignAMosaic.com provide an artistic and customized option to preserve memories for loved ones this holiday season. - November 03, 2006 - Design A Mosaic
Cary Visual Art, Inc. Announces Sponsors of Cary Art Ball
Annual Black Tie Fundraiser Benefits Local Art Nonprofit - November 02, 2006 - Cary Visual Art
Edge of Reality a Group Show of Contemporary Indian Artists
Edge of Reality. A group show of contemporary Indian artists. 9 November – 2 December 2006. - November 02, 2006 - Tamarind Art
Calendars for Expatriates
Pissedpoet Pics the web site of expatriate artist/photographer Henry Bateman has a range of calendars for 2007 with the expat in mind available. “Being an expat myself I wanted a calendar with my adopted and home countries' public holidays listed,” Bateman said. “I... - October 31, 2006 - Pissedpoet pics
Cary Visual Art, Inc. Announces Art Ball Leadership Committee
Local Community Leaders Present Black Tie Fundraiser for Local Art Nonprofit - October 30, 2006 - Cary Visual Art
Jason Craighead Debuts Latest Work for Gallery Show, Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser
Abstract expressionist Jason Craighead recently unveiled his newest series of paintings at Glance Gallery in Raleigh and donated a unique work to help raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Wake County. According to Glance Gallery director Bob Doster, the artist’s “understanding of... - October 28, 2006 - Jason Craighead
Flat Earth Trading Co. Launches New Tiki Line of Handcrafted Products
Flat Earth Trading Co. has launched a new line of hand crafted Tiki products including statues, masks, Tiki Farm mugs and other decor directed at the discering Tiki enthusiast. Flat Earth Trading Co, a Tucson,AZ based manufacturer of handcrafted products ... - October 27, 2006 - Flat Earth Trading Co.
Cary Visual Art, Inc. Announces Presenting Sponsors of Cary Art Ball
Atlantic Tire & Service And WakeMed Cary Hospital Support Annual Black Tie Fundraiser for Local Art Nonprofit - October 27, 2006 - Cary Visual Art
Karakuri - the Magic of Japanese Traditional Crafts
Newly established online store of Japanese traditional arts and crafts. The featured collections are karakuri ningyo and karakuri tansu, that have been handed down since Edo period in Japan. - October 27, 2006 - UNIX co., ltd
Cary Visual Art, Inc. Hosts Annual Cary Art Ball
Art Fundraiser Held At Prestonwood Country Club - October 25, 2006 - Cary Visual Art
Sonic Openings Under Pressure Performs at the Erie Art Museum
The jazz quartet Sonic Openings Under Pressure will perform at the Erie Art Museum on Sunday October 29 at 8 p.m. as part of the Museum’s Contemporary Music Series. The performance follows a 7 p.m. “Meet the Composer” session with members of the quartet and also concludes an... - October 23, 2006 - Erie Art Museum
Wildlife Artist Family to Show New Paintings Together in International UK Exhibition
The Latham family of artists, from the USA, will be showing their wildlife paintings at one of the leading wildlife art exhibitions in Britain. - October 22, 2006 - Latham Studios Nature & Wildlife Artists
Minnesota Artist Helping Wildlife Through Art
Wildlife artist, Bonnie Latham, is named the 2007 Artist of the Year for Minnesota Ducks Unlimited. - October 20, 2006 - Latham Studios Nature & Wildlife Artists
Reception Celebrates Opening of Three Exhibits at Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum will host a free evening reception for Museum members and the general public on Friday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. to mark the opening of three new exhibits throughout the Museum’s galleries. “Outside the Center/On the Edge” will open in the Main Floor Gallery and... - October 19, 2006 - Erie Art Museum
Surfboards-as-Art Fetch Thousands at Art Show
One-of-a-kind surfboards, handpainted by Raleigh-based artist Clark Hipolito are fetching prices upwards of $5000 during their Wilmington, NC, art show. Hipolito, principal of The Art Company Inc. and one of the owners of Porto, a home furnishings store in Raleigh, is an avid surfer himself. He... - October 14, 2006 - The Art Company
Anna Young Joins HG Art and Framing Consultants
September marked the expansion of the HG Art and Framing Consultants family with the addition of a new art consultant, Anna Young. Anna was previously the manager for the Russell-Alexander Fine Art Gallery. When the gallery closed its doors, Anna brought her skills in consulting,... - October 13, 2006 - HG Arts
Cary Visual Art, Inc. Announces Temporary Art Exhibits
Local Artists Display their Talent - October 12, 2006 - Cary Visual Art
Art & Antiques Take to the High Seas
The inaugural SeaFair tour will commence June 2007 in Greenwich, Connecticut, announced David J. Lester, President of Expoships LLLP based in Naples, Florida. Lester is currently launching his new project which creates a new paradigm business venture for art dealers and collectors. SeaFair offers a... - October 05, 2006 - Expoships, LLLP
Cary Visual Art, Inc. Hosts Wishing Well Reception
Young Local Artists Honored At WakeMed Cary Hospital - October 04, 2006 - Cary Visual Art
Milwaukee Art Museum Selects Eagle Technology for its Facility Management Software Vendor
Eagle Technology, Inc today announced the Milwaukee Art Museum selected Eagle Technology of Mequon, Wisconsin to supply its ProTeus V™ Professional Edition with Eagle’s Proteus Data Interface to the Johnson Controls Metasys™ Building Automation System for the museums... - October 04, 2006 - Eagle Technology, Inc.
State-Touring Exhibit Featuring Local Artists Opens Friday at Erie Art Museum
An exhibit of Pennsylvania artists that includes six individuals currently working in or originally from Northwestern Pennsylvania opens Friday, October 6 in the Erie Art Museum Main Floor Gallery. “Outside the Centers/On the Edge” celebrates the strength and innovation of... - September 30, 2006 - Erie Art Museum
Commuters in the Know Live - Thursday, October 5th, 2006
On Thursday, October 5th, at 9 PM Eastern (6 PM Pacific), Commuter-Assist.com will host a lively chat about the arts with Paul Adam Smeltz of The Forwardian Arts Society. As a founder of The Forwardian Arts Society of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Paul will cover topics such as how the arts can... - September 29, 2006 - Commuter-Assist.com
Tahill Galleries to Hold Private Pre-Holiday Showing, Grand Opening on November 1, 2006
Some of the finest art is often hidden in the most unexpected of places. Tahill Galleries is that kind of place: a showcase of stunningly colored organic shapes, vibrant handblown glass pieces, one-of-a-kind fine art lighting fixtures, rugged jewelry reflective of the unique elements found in... - September 27, 2006 - Tahill Galleries, Inc.
Erie Art Museum Receives Grant from Coby Foundation for East African Commercial Textiles Exhibit
The Erie Art Museum recently was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Coby Foundation, Ltd., to research and plan a major exhibition and catalogue devoted to the two main forms of contemporary commercial East African textiles. “We typically present 15 exhibits a year in a variety of media. - September 27, 2006 - Erie Art Museum
New Art School in San Diego Customizes Classes for Each Student, Rapidly Accelerating Development at Any Skill Level
Professional artist and licensed contractor customizes classes for aspiring mural artists, faux finish artists, and any serious painter seeking rapid, concentrated artistic growth with emphasis on the business side of the custom art business world as well. - September 26, 2006 - San Diego Finishing School
Cary Visual Art, Inc. Announces Art Tour
Downtown Cary Art Tour Features Local Artists - September 25, 2006 - Cary Visual Art
Compassion Exhibition Gains Support
Local Artists Strives To Underscore Holy Parallels - September 25, 2006 - Esoteric Incarnations
Golf Impressions Plus Expands Online Gallery
Golf Impressions Plus (www.golfimpressionsplus.com), an online art gallery featuring the golf course landscape and other paintings of Ohio artist Guy Salvato, announced today the unveiling of seventy-three new paintings. The new watercolor, oil and acrylic-based compositions are divided into six... - September 21, 2006 - Golf Impressions Plus
OPEN2OO6 International Exhibition of Sculptures and Installations
The prerogative of OPEN, the International Exhibition of Sculpture and Installations, is the ‘art’ of catching the visitor unawares along the avenues and in the Hotels (the Westin Excelsior, Des Bains and Hungaria) of Venice Lido with an immensely rich selection of artistic works that... - September 21, 2006 - Arte Communications
Erie Art Museum’s 'The Sacred and Sensuous' Exhibit Hits the Road
The Erie Art Museum is preparing its "The Sacred and Sensuous" exhibit for traveling exhibition to the Tall Grass Arts Association in Chicago, Il. from Oct. 20- Jan. 3 and the Lancaster Museum of Art from March 2-April 1. The exhibit, consisting of Indian bronze figurines from the 11th... - September 21, 2006 - Erie Art Museum
Cary Visual Art, Inc. Hosts Art Crawl
Cary Artwork Celebrated at Downtown Event. - September 20, 2006 - Cary Visual Art
Two Weeks Left to View David Hayes’ Indoor Exhibit at Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum’s fun, family friendly exhibit featuring colorful steel sculptures comes to an end in less than two weeks. Individuals eager to see these polychromatic assemblages and the studies that preceded the works can visit the Frame Shop Gallery exhibit before the closing on... - September 20, 2006 - Erie Art Museum
Connecting The U.S. Through Art
The Nomadic Project, a conceptual art project connecting the U.S. through art, is steadily making it's way across the country. - September 19, 2006 - Abraham Studios
Akbar Padamsee - Lines of Distinction, Strokes of Genius
Akbar Padamsee is a commanding presence in the Indian modern art movement. His imaginative work spanning over six decades is replete with abstract landscapes and figures splendid in their alienation and solitude. It is his treatment of the human form, which conveys both pain and tenderness, which makes his art visually stunning and intellectually provocative. - September 18, 2006 - Tamarind Art
Glam Live, Image Chicago Magazine Present Skin Canvas: The Body Art Ball
Glam Live and Image Chicago Magazine are pleased to announce Skin Canvas: The Body Art Ball. This event will showcase the up-and-coming, innovative nightclub and promotional trend of body painting. - September 12, 2006 - Image Chicago Magazine
Art Exhibit Opens at Atlanta Coffeeshop
Eula Ginsburg, Julia Byrne, Eleanor Driver Post, Richard Solomon and Marco Frey bring their work to Inman Perk Coffee in the intown Atlanta neighborhood of Inman Park. - September 12, 2006 - Inman Perk Coffee
Forró For All Performs at Erie Art Museum
Rob Curto’s Forró For All will perform at the Erie Art Museum Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 8 p.m. The performance, which takes place in the Erie Art Museum Annex at 20 E. 5th Street, is the culmination of a 3-day residency. Forró is the social, party music of... - September 09, 2006 - Erie Art Museum
Bohemian Fine Art Sells Selling Monets for $275 Rather than the Usual $27.5 Million. How do they do It?
Instead of hanging a lifeless poster of their favorite painting on their walls, art lovers can now buy a carefully hand painted reproduction painting of the great masters. A Rubens, a Rembrandt or a Renoir usually costs millions of dollars, far beyond the budget of most art lovers, but Bohemian Fine Art provides a solution by offering replicas of the priceless originals for as little as $275 through their extensive new online gallery. - September 09, 2006 - Bohemian Fine Art
Rhythm of Life, Ancient and Abstract
The Northcote 2006 High Vibes Festival gets an artistic lift with an exhibition exploring the rhythms of life in nude paintings, mythical artworks and high relief abstracts. Jennie Rosenbaum, Melinda McCarthy and Frank Duyker will be exhibiting together to create a powerful and emotional... - September 09, 2006 - Jennie Rosenbaum
Deadline Approaches For Classes at Erie Art Museum
The deadline to register for an Erie Art Museum fall classes is fast approaching. Tuesday, September 5 is the last day to sign up for the new session that begins Monday, September 11. The Museum is offering a wide array of adult and children's classes in painting, photography, clay and... - September 01, 2006 - Erie Art Museum
Governor Adds $1.5 Million to Museum Campaign
Governor Ed Rendell and other state and local officials lined the steps of the Erie Art Museum as the governor announced a $1.5 million dollar boost to the Erie Art Museum Capital Campaign, Friday, August 25. The $1.5 million grant puts the Museum halfway to its $9 million goal for the... - August 30, 2006 - Erie Art Museum
Controversial Death Row Inmate Mumia Abu Jamal Featured in New Nex Millen/Retrospective CD
Respect The Culture, LLC, a Philadelphia-based record label and multi-media company, has released Nex Millen/Retrospective’s debut solo album, “Who is Mumia Abu Jamal?” The new CD features the spoken word of controversial death row inmate and political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal. - August 28, 2006 - Respect the Culture, LLC
Green Thought in an Urban Shade – Words and Pictures on Urban Green Space
Irish artist Fion Gunn and English writer Kay Sexton are travelling to China to present a collaborative exhibition of paintings and texts which focuses on the public gardens of four cities, Beijing, Dublin, London and Paris. Guan Donghai, a Chinese glass sculptor is collaborating with them for the... - August 28, 2006 - Kay Sexton
iAuctionShop Ltd has Uploaded All of Its 4,200 Product Lines to SpecialistAuctions.com
eBay’s store pricing fee hike increases have led iAuctionShop Ltd to move its listings to SpecialistAuctions.com. iAuctionShop Ltd has, as well as uploading its entire inventory to SpecialistAuctions.com, discounted most of its item prices by about 10% from their usual levels. iAuctionShop... - August 24, 2006 - iAuctionShop Ltd
Sight Unseen: An Exclusive, Pre-Fashion Week Art and Product Design Event Lands in NYC on September 7
The Chivas Life, In Conjunction With República Eyewear and The Sound Of Art Launch Art, Music & Fashion Preview at Private Manhattan Loft. - August 22, 2006 - Republica Trading Co.