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Nye and Company’s January Auction Features the Estate of Michael M. Sweeley – Former Executive Director of Caramoor
iGavel Associate Seller Nye & Company sale is now live until Monday January 31st on www.iGavelAuctions.com. - January 21, 2011 - iGavel, Inc.
New Company, DNA Art US, Selling Upmarket DNA Art
There is a new company, DNA Art US LLC (www.dna-art-us.com), selling original art made from DNA. This modern take on the portrait provides clients with artwork created from their own DNA. - January 19, 2011 - DNA Art US LLC
Commission a Portrait at The Colomb Art Gallery, London
The Colomb Art Gallery London is proud to present a new portrait commission service for 2011. Customers can now commission one of the gallery’s represented portrait painters to immortalise themselves, friends or family on canvas. - January 17, 2011 - Colomb Art
Find the Original Comic Art You Are Looking for with Sketch Maven’s New ‘Wanted to Buy’ Feature
Comic art collectors can post offers for hard to find original comic art and reach thousands of collectors and artists on Sketch Maven. - January 15, 2011 - Sketch Maven, Inc.
overstockArt.com Announces Top 10 Most Popular Artist Fan Pages on Facebook® in 2010
Pablo Picasso Top Artist “Liked” on Facebook® - January 14, 2011 - overstockArt.com
iGavel Auctions Presents The Korean Contemporary Artist Auction
iGavel Auctions is pleased to present The Korean Contemporary Art Auction curated by Zoe Chun. The auction will run from January 10th to Jaunary 25th, 2011 on iGavelAuctions.com. The works of art in this auction have been hand selected by the artists in conjunction with Zoe Chun, and represent a... - January 14, 2011 - iGavel, Inc.
Christie’s International Real Estate is New Name for World’s Leading Network of Luxury Property Specialists
Christie's, the world’s leading art business, has today announced a corporate name change for its exclusive property brand Christie’s International Real Estate, formerly Christie’s Great Estates. The prime and super-prime sectors of the property market—where Christie’s... - January 13, 2011 - Christie's International Real Estate
overstockArt.com Achieves Record Breaking Holiday Sales
24.25 Percent Increase in Overall Sales from 2009 Holiday Season; Single Day Sales Record Broken on Cyber Monday. - January 07, 2011 - overstockArt.com
MaineArtists.US Offers Maine Artists Sales and Marketing Assistance in Bid to Make Maine the Art Capital of North America
MaineArtists.US is recruiting community organizers and Maine artists to promote Maine art industry and commerce. - January 02, 2011 - MaineArtists.US
Park West Gallery CEO Albert Scaglione Hosts Epic Retrospective with Rare Appearance by World-Renowned Artist Yaacov Agam
Acclaimed Israeli artist presents major works, meets collectors at Park West Gallery cruise art auction event - December 30, 2010 - Park West Gallery
Cory "Checkmate" Robison’s Jan 7th Strikeforce MMA Opponent Pulls Out - New Opponent to Be Announced
Although word reached team Robison this week that Cory’s Jan 7th Strikeforce opponent pulled out, training camp will continue as usual with the expectation of a replacement opponent to be announced any day. “World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Champion, Cory “Checkmate”... - December 30, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
By the Light of the Night - a Nocturnal Group Show Opens Friday, January 7th at Gallery KH in Chicago
Gallery KH show will feature the artists Scott Addis, Gary Bowling, Ellen Cocose, Carolyn Cole, Jerry Ricketson, Rick Stevens and K. Silve all working in darker palettes. - December 28, 2010 - Gallery KH
Leonidesarts New York Gallery at Art Basel, Miami Beach, with Art by Mark Vinsun, Terrence Benjamin, Ricardo Francis, John Kurtzman, Zilka Rosa, Monica Sarmiento-Castillo
LeonidesArts New York Gallery participation in Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 was a success not only to its artists and collectors, but to the Ali Forney Youth Center In New York. - December 20, 2010 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
Austin Art Space Announces Call to Artists for 6th Annual "For the Love of Art" Juried Exhibit
Austin Art Space Gallery and Studios officially opened submissions for the 6th Annual "For the Love of Art" Juried Exhibit. The entry deadline is Tuesday, January 18, 2011. The exhibit runs February 11-March 5, 2011. The selected artists and patrons will be invited to attend the special Artists’ Reception, Saturday, February 12 from 6:00-9:00pm. - December 20, 2010 - Austin Art Space
Artyii Launches First Art Trading and Crowd-Sourcing Platform for Asian Art
Founded by 2 college graduates and based in Singapore, Artyii (www.artyii.com) is a platform that provides art sourcing services for businesses and assists emerging Asian artists to sell their works. They have recently received seed funding from several high profile art collectors and entrepreneurs. - December 18, 2010 - Artyii.com
Park West Gallery EPIC Retrospective Features Acclaimed Artists and Rare Works of Art
Previously unreleased artwork unveiled to the public for the first time in decades, world-renowned artists in attendance during exclusive art collector’s cruise - December 18, 2010 - Park West Gallery
Frizzell Puts Together Winning Team to Release KY Native, Chris Caskey to Radio
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell may be best known for his artistic collaboration with some of today’s biggest names in Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music but he also happens to have Country Music blood running through his veins. As the nephew of Country Stars, David... - December 18, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Vincent van Gogh’s “Almond Tree in Blossom” Most Popular Oil Painting in 2010
overstockArt.com Releases Annual Top 10 List - December 17, 2010 - overstockArt.com
iGavel Associate Seller Nye & Company December Jewelry, Fine and Decorative Arts Sale Now Live
iGavel Associate Seller Nye & Company sale is now live until Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 on www.iGavelAuctions.com. - December 15, 2010 - iGavel, Inc.
Frizzell Returns to His Roots, Not Music But Fighting, Training World MMA Champion, Cory "Checkmate" Robison for Upcoming Showtime Strikeforce Fight
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell returns to his roots, not family music roots but his boxing roots, being named World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Champion, Cory “Checkmate” Robison’s striking/ Boxing coach and setting their sights on their first fight together... - December 13, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Surf City Art Walk Features Concert Photography from the Rock Retrospect Collection by Local Ralph Hulett at the Rock and Roll Emporium December 15th
Ralph Hulett, local photographer and author whose work has appeared in Relix, Goldmine and Vintage Guitar magazines and on the television programs VH1 "Behind the Music" ABC News Downtown, will exhibit concert photography from his Rock Retrospect Collection and sign copies of his book,... - December 12, 2010 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Joins the Dalton Gang on WVRY 105.1 Solid Gospel
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell joined Gospel Greats, The Dalton Gang on WVRY 105.1 Solid Gospel to talk a little about upcoming projects. The Dalton Gang’s music is heard nationally on Christian radio and television. The Dalton Gang has enjoyed Top 20 songs nationally. - December 12, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Teams with Nashville Music Guide to Create December Cover
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell has teamed with leading Nashville based music magazine, the Nashville Music Guide to create the December Cover. “Frizzell is quickly becoming the go to guy in Nashville for music related art. From fine art portraits of the stars for the... - December 12, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Designs Flash Website for Hee Haw Cast Member, Gerald Smith
Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell has teamed with “Hee Haw” cast member, Gerald Smith to create a one of a kind flash website for Gerald. Gerald Smith is from Statesboro, Georgia, and has resided in Nashville for the past eighteen years. He may be best known as the... - December 11, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
overstockArt.com Achieves Record Sales on Cyber Monday
Single Day Sales Record Broken on Cyber Monday; 100 Percent Increase in Sales from the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend 2009 - December 10, 2010 - overstockArt.com
Winterize Your Home with Decorating Tips from overstockArt.com’s Design Expert Dawn Kail
Kail Advises to Warm Up This Winter With Cozy Fabrics and Seasonal Home Decor - December 09, 2010 - overstockArt.com
Salvato Golf Course Landscape Paintings Featured in New Book
The golf course landscape paintings of Central Ohio artist Guy Salvato are featured in the new book - Golf Style: Homes and Collections Inspired by the Course and the Clubhouse, by Vicky Moon. - December 02, 2010 - Golf Impressions Plus
The Rock and Roll Emporium Hosts a John Lennon 30th Anniversary Memorial Celebration
The Rock and Roll Emporium is celebrating the life of John Lennon on the 30th anniversary of his death with a memorial event featuring local author John M. Borack signing copies of his book, John Lennon: Life Is What Happens, and rare, limited edition photos from the collection of Lin Holland. The... - December 02, 2010 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Dimaggio. Warhol. John Lennon. Autism Fundraiser at Edgeware Gallery in San Diego.
Edgeware Gallery will have a unique show for the holiday season "Christmas in New York: Art and Artifacts. The offbeat show will feature Art, fine art photos, artifacts, and collectibles from the 1940's, 50's and 60's including Baseball cards and Life Magazine ads. 100% of the net profits benefit autism research. First 50 patrons on December 4 receive a free "I Love NY" T shirt. - November 30, 2010 - Edgeware Gallery
Feeling Untethered I Laid Down My Memories... Solo Show by Margaret Withers at Amos Eno Gallery Opens Nov. 24-Dec. 24. Reception is Dec. 2nd at 5:30pm
Amos Eno Gallery - feeling untethered I laid down my memories - Margaret Withers paintings and sculptures - November 24 - December 24, 2010 - Artist Reception Thursday, December 2, 5:30-8:30 PM - November 27, 2010 - Margaret Withers
New Golf Course Landscape Paintings by Guy Salvato Unveiled
Golf Impressions Plus announced today the unveiling of six new original paintings by Ohio artist Guy Salvato. Included in the new series are oils depicting signature holes from Royal St. George’s, Tralee, Hickory Hills, Tobacco Road and Dormie golf clubs. All original pieces were painted in 2010. - November 26, 2010 - Golf Impressions Plus
Carlton Hobbs Presents Inspired by Antiquity: Classical Influences on 18th and 19th Century Furniture and Works of Art
Inspired by Antiquity: Classical Influences on 18th and 19th Century Furniture and Works of Art, will open at the Carlton Hobbs gallery in New York on January 20th, 2011 and continue through February 14th, it was announced by Stefanie Rinza, the gallery’s managing director. The opening night reception, on January 19th, will benefit the Sir John Soane Museum Foundation. Tim Knox, the Soane Museum’s eminent director, will be lecturing on the subject of the exhibition. - November 24, 2010 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles Offers a New Spin on the Traditional Art Gallery
An unintimidating atmosphere at Artspace Warehouse serves as the entry for young collectors to affordable contemporary art. Artspace Warehouse, a successful affordable art gallery from Zurich, Switzerland, arrived in Los Angeles with cutting edge but affordable contemporary art. - November 23, 2010 - Artspace Warehouse
Lewis and Clarke Travel to Ithaca, New York
National Book Auctions, a public auction service located in Ithaca, NY, is pleased to offer at their Sunday, December 5th auction, the 1814 first printing of "Travels to the Source of the Missouri River and Across the American Continent to the Pacific Ocean." This volume contains the... - November 14, 2010 - National Book Auctions
Veer Adds Exclusive Tattoo-Inspired Font, Piel Script
Two years in the making, Alejandro Paul’s latest masterpiece is an ornate script font that celebrates the art of body type - November 13, 2010 - Veer
The Joanna Cutri Collection Next Exhibit at the NEXUS Modern Art Gallery in Melbourne, Australia on November 20, 2010
Internationally known artist Joanna Cutri presented Beauty in Impermanence on November 4, 2010, at the Four Seasons Resort in Bali. Showcasing her rich and complex style, the well-attended event drew a crowd of enthusiasts, collectors and admirers. Best described as “subconscious tapestries,” Cutri’s pieces combine distinct mixed mediums and collage, resulting in layers upon layers of visual stimulation. - November 13, 2010 - The Joanna Cutri Collection
Park West Gallery Donates Art Books to Lake Geneva Public Library
Park West Gallery Extends Park West Gallery CARES Initiative Nationwide - November 12, 2010 - Park West Gallery
Winter Exhibition at The Colomb Art Gallery, London
Paintings and Sculpture from award winning gallery represented artists. - November 12, 2010 - Colomb Art
$1.5 Million Record Price on iGavelAuctions.com
An international online auction record was set with the sale of a Chinese Gilt Bronze Figure of Vajrasattva with an incised six character Xuande mark, which realized a price of $1,530,000 on iGavelAuctions.com. - November 11, 2010 - iGavel, Inc.
6th Annual 12 Buy 12 Exhibit at Austin Art Space to Showcase 73 Works from 49 Artists
6th Annual 12 Buy 12 Exhibit at Austin Art Space to Showcase 73 Works from 49 Artists Juried by Carl McQueary. The November 20 Artists Reception Kicks-Off Run Through December 18. - November 08, 2010 - Austin Art Space
Two Paintings by Austin Art Space Artist Valerie Walden Included in Fall 2010 Austin Pastel Society Juried Member Exhibition
Two very different paintings by Valerie Walden will be included in the Fall 2010 Annual Austin Pastel Society Member Exhibition. The exhibition runs November 2-29, 2010 at the North Hills Gallery in Austin, Texas. - November 08, 2010 - Austin Art Space
Austin Art Space Artist Valerie Walden Heads E.A.S.T. Nov. 13-21, 2010
One of the founding artists of Austin Art Space, Valerie Walden, will pack up her portfolio and move to Smith Roads Studios to participate as a guest artist in the East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T) for the third time, November 13-21, 2010. It’s a temporary move into one of Austin’s most... - November 06, 2010 - Austin Art Space
Park West Gallery Extends Park West Gallery CARES Initiative Nationwide
Park West Gallery continues donating apparel and art to organizations located across the country. - November 06, 2010 - Park West Gallery
Comic Artists and Collectors Sell Original Comic Art for Free This November on Sketch Maven
To kick off the first anniversary celebration of Sketch Maven, the World’s Greatest Original Comic Art Marketplace, sellers can sell art 100% fee free during “No Fee November.” - November 05, 2010 - Sketch Maven, Inc.
iGavel Auctions Associate Seller Nye & Company November Jewelry, Fine and Decorative Arts Sale Now Live
iGavel Auctions associate seller Nye & Company Auctioneers/Appraisers auction is now live on www.igavelauctions.com until November 16. - November 05, 2010 - iGavel, Inc.
Artists Mark Dickson & Richard Taylor: Layers & Dimensions Opens This Friday, November 5, 2010 in Chicago
Gallery KH in Chicago presents new abstract paintings and sculptures from Mark Dickson and Richard Taylor. - November 04, 2010 - Gallery KH
Canvas Art Designs Launches Online Gallery of Over 1.5 Million Prints
CanvasArtDesigns.com launches an interactive online art gallery with over 1.5 million canvas prints where customers have creative control to customize canvas prints. - October 29, 2010 - Canvas Art Designs
Park West Gallery: a Beautiful Venue to Host Events
Park West Gallery Available to Non-Profit Organizations Free of Charge - October 29, 2010 - Park West Gallery
iGavel Auctions Presents, Asian, Ancient & Ethnographic Works of Art Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com Until November 3, 2010
iGavel Inc. fall sale of Asian, Ancient & Ethnographic Works of Art is now available for bidding until November 3rd, 2010 at www.igavelauctions.com. - October 28, 2010 - iGavel, Inc.
overstockArt.com Announces Top 10 Tips to Prepare E-Retailers for the Holiday Rush
CEO of Successful Online Art Gallery, overstockArt.com, Shares Top 10 List of Holiday Sales Tips. - October 27, 2010 - overstockArt.com