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Perspex Art is the New Canvas Prints
One company from the UK has launched a new product that they say will replace canvas prints in the art market. - July 11, 2009 - Four Blank Walls
Dream Watching – Exhibition of Gert-Jan Akerboom's Drawings and Murals at Kunstraum Richard Sorge
Kunstraum Richard Sorge presents the first large overview in Germany of Dutch artist Gert-Jan Akerboom’s ink drawings on paper. The artist executed several large murals, turning the presentation into an immersive experience. - July 11, 2009 - Kunstraum Richard Sorge
Art Source for Design to Host Fundraising Art Auction to Benefit LifeUnfolded
Art Source for Design is proud to announce the date of a fundraising art auction to benefit LifeUnfolded, a local non profit organization dedicated to to providing an artistic outlet for foster children. The event will be held at ASFD's new Scottsdale showroom located at 15816 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop, Suite 400, Scottsdale on Saturday, August 15. - July 10, 2009 - Art Source for Design
Recycled The Main Gallery Birthday Show
The exhibition "Recycled" opens at The Main Gallery and runs from August 12th to September 13th. This is the annual, all-gallery “birthday” show and this year the artists chose to unite on the theme “Recycled.” Artists have a long history of creatively re-purposing items and in this show they explore the many ways items often thought useless can be transformed into something useful again. - July 10, 2009 - The Main Gallery
iGavel Presents Locati Antiques Summer Sale, Americana and Fine Art
iGavel is pleased to present Locati Antiques Summer Sale, Americana and Fine Art. The auction is ongoing through July 22 at www.iGavel.com. - July 10, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Austin Art Space Announces 8 Winners in 'What Texas Means to Me' Annual Art Awards Show
Austin Art Space announced the 8 winners of its first annual juried exhibit focused on everything Texas, entitled ‘What Texas Means to Me’ running July 10 – August 22, 2009. The show’s theme is derived from artists’ impressions of any aspect of Texas’ past,... - July 10, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Century Finds Unveils New in Stock Etched Glassware, Including Exclusive Doily Design Tumblers
Century Finds now stocks a range of Bread and Badger etched glassware, including a rocks glass with a modern doily design created especially for the store. - July 08, 2009 - Century Finds
Launch of CoLAB Projects: ‘Part Collaboration, Part Laboratory’
CoLAB Projects begins transitioning into the former BECA gallery space located at 527 St. Joseph Street across from the Contemporary Arts Center in the heart of the New Orleans Warehouse Arts District, serving curators and private, institutional and corporate collectors. - July 06, 2009 - BECA gallery
Art Prints Blog Launched Offering Detailed Articles on 150 Art Topics
New blog is finally launched and aims to cover 150 art topics in great depth, with the help of art lovers around the world. - July 05, 2009 - Art150.com
Photographer Yannis Larios Unveils ‘Paros Island, Beyond Crowded Eyes’ Summer Greece Photos
Yannis Larios, the Greek travel photographer, presents his Paros Island, Greece photos at his website at http://www.larios.gr. Paros is one of the most sought-out summer 2009 holiday destinations in Europe, attracting thousands of tourists. But Larios elects to uniquely present this beautiful island “beyond crowded eyes.” - July 03, 2009 - Yannis Larios Photography
Summer Exhibition 2009 at The Colomb Art Gallery, London
A comprehensive exhibition of British and International, traditional and contemporary art works from The Colomb Art Gallery’s recognised artists. - July 02, 2009 - Colomb Art
Park West Gallery Launches Facebook Page
Social media site allows gallery to connect with art collectors worldwide - July 02, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Carlton Hobbs Wins Finest Work of Art Award at Olympia International Art and Antiques Fair in London
Carlton Hobbs, the eminent international antiques dealer, is very pleased to announce that they were awarded the Fair Patron’s Award 2009 for the Finest Work of Art in Association with CINOA, the prestigious international federation for art and antique dealers. Presented by Sir Timothy... - June 30, 2009 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
First Asian Art Gallery in SF Bay Area
The Gallery Chinoise (361 12th St., Oakland) opened its doors to the public on June 14th, 2009. The grand opening reception was a success, drawing in a mixed crowd of artists, art critics, and art fans. The gallery is the first in the San Francisco Bay Area to be dedicated solely to contemporary... - June 30, 2009 - Gallery Chinoise
Ronny North to Perform and Speak About Surviving in the Music Business
As a world-renown performer, Ronny North is sought out from music equipment manufacturers for his input on the development of new products, marketing, endorsements and performance demonstrations due to his visibility & influence in the industry. Attendees will learn tips to surviving in the music business including getting paid, managing your business and limiting risk. - June 30, 2009 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Century Finds Stocks Xenia Taler Hand Crafted Designer Tiles
Decorative Artisanal Tiles by Xenia Taler are now available for purchase through Century Finds. - June 28, 2009 - Century Finds
Bali Diffusion Blinds Win WCMA "Best New Style Concept" Award
Bali®, a brand of Springs Window Fashions from American Blinds, has won the "Best New Style Concept Award" in the Horizontal Blinds category for Bali Diffusion™ 2" Glass Essence Blinds. - June 27, 2009 - American Blinds, Wallpaper & More
Austin Pastel Society Member Exhibit Awards Honorable Mention to Valerie Walden of Austin Art Space
Valerie Walden is among the members featured in the Austin Pastel Society's Miniature Show, June 21-July 19 at the historic Scarbrough building in downtown Austin. The size of artwork on display is limited -- nothing larger than 8 inches by 10 inches unframed. Two pastels from Ms. Walden's All... - June 26, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Photographer Yannis Larios Makes His Greece Photos Series "Glory of Light" Available to the Public
Yannis Larios, the travel photographer known for faithfully capturing the glorious light of Greece’s islands and landscape, makes his unique photography available to the wider public, through an automated art-purchase process. - June 26, 2009 - Yannis Larios Photography
First-Ever Autographed Limited Edition Prints of MMA Champion GSP Now Available
Georges St-Pierre (GSP) and nationally-renowned artist Brian Fox have teamed up to offer fans the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Champion’s first-ever, individually autographed limited edition prints. The 100-piece deluxe signed and embellished canvas prints, measuring 30” x 40 and priced at... - June 26, 2009 - Brian Fox Studios
India Art Summit™ 19th – 22nd August 2009 New Delhi
The 2nd Edition: Setting the Mood for the Indian Art Market. - June 25, 2009 - India Art Summit™
Park West Gallery Launches Salvador Dali Videos on YouTube
Features artwork from the Divine Comedy and Biblia Sacra - June 25, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Banksy Canvas Prints from Four Blank Walls
Four Blank Walls is having a massive sale with up to 70% off all of their Banksy canvas prints and perspex wall art prints. - June 22, 2009 - Four Blank Walls
Originalbirdart.com Expands the Selection of Artwork to Include Artist for All Over the World
Originalbirdart.com brings together available artwork from artists from Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Idaho, Canada and, in recent months, worldwide. The focus area for talented and accomplished artists was originally the Midwest, but now there is no restriction. The artist's actual artwork may be in their homes and studios, or on display in galleries and shows. - June 21, 2009 - Originalbirdart
"RawVision of the Men We Know or Have Known," by the Artists Mark Vinsun, Ricardo Francis, Terrence Benjamin, and Cristian Tonhaiser at LeonidesArts Gallery New York
Mark Vinsun, Painter; Ricardo Francis, Painter; Terrence Benjamin, Photographer; and Cristian Tonhaiser, Media Art; of NAS Gallery, Buenos Aires, Argentina will be exhibiting there art of men during the New York City Gay Pride 2009 Festivities at LeonidesArts Gallery. - June 19, 2009 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
Studio Art Direct Creates an Art Collection for Happy Valley City Hall That Honors the Past and Celebrates the Future
Combining historic photographs, original paintings, and limited editions by local artists, Studio Art Direct created a City Hall art collection that honors the past and celebrates modern art. - June 18, 2009 - Studio Art Direct
City of Southfield Declares "Park West Gallery Day" on June 15
Park West's 40 years of bringing art to the world as one of Southfield's most successful companies is recognized. - June 17, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Rock Icons Put Ideas to Canvas
L.A. creativity house SceneFour is heralding some of music’s most notorious figures into the world of fine art. - June 14, 2009 - SceneFour
Everard & Company to Hold Online Auction June 11th-30th on iGavel.com
Everard and Company is pleased to present their online auction of ‘Fine Art and Antiques From Southern Estates and Various Owners.’ The auction will take place from June 11th-30th at www.iGavel.com. - June 12, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Award-Winning Artist Oscar Peterson to Display Portrait
The Paper Mill Playhouse, June 10 through July 12, 2009, Reception: June 15, 2009, 4:00 to 6:00 pm - June 11, 2009 - oscarpetersonportraits.com
Buy Discount Wall Art Online
CanvasRoad offers a wide selection of hand-painted canvas wall art at heavily discounted prices. Go to www.CanvasRoad.com to browse their beautiful artwork. Free shipping on all orders. In a brief interview the website owner said, "As a majority of Americans are, my wife and I are hardworking... - June 10, 2009 - CanvasRoad
Bold and Noble Prints Available from a US Retailer
Century Finds now stocking select prints from Bold and Noble. - June 08, 2009 - Century Finds
Park West Gallery Summer Collection
Fine artwork, designer jewelry, Japanese woodcuts and sports memorabilia featured - June 05, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Unique Exhibition of North Korean Paintings at the Nha Trang Sea Festival in Vietnam
For the first time ever North Korean paintings will be shown in Vietnam at an art exhibition during the Nha Trang Sea Festival. The festival is expected to attract large numbers of visitors from Vietnam and other Asian as well as Western countries and will be held from June 6 - 12. With more than... - June 05, 2009 - Pyongyang-painters.com
‘What Texas Means to Me’ Annual Art Awards Show Selects 37 Diverse Works from Inside and Outside the State
Austin Art Space announced the selection of paintings to be featured in its first annual juried exhibit focused on everything Texas, entitled ‘What Texas Means to Me’ running July 10 – August 22, 2009. The show’s theme is built entirely upon artists’ impressions of any... - June 04, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Rhode Island Picture Framer Wins Two Competition Ribbons
Two ribbons were awarded to Andrew Langlois of Get The Picture Framing in Lincoln, RI. Andrew qualified in the New England PPFA (Professional Picture Framer's Association) annual competition for his entry. The judging and ribbons were awarded at a ceremony on June 1, 2009 in Sturbridge, MA Andrew was awarded ribbons for Second Place, and Best Use of Fabrics. - June 04, 2009 - Get the Picture, LLC
Mignonette Yin Cheng, Honore Lee & Carol Stewart to Have Group Show at Gallery KH in Chicago
Chicago's Gallery KH presents Still Life: A Group Show featuring the diverse artists Mignonette Yin Cheng, Honore Lee & Carol Stewart - June 01, 2009 - Gallery KH
The Print Club of Albany Fine Art Exhibition
Park West Gallery Exhibition Displayed at Fulton Street Gallery. - May 31, 2009 - Park West Gallery
The Crowley Collection Launches New Website
International provider of custom and stock photography is now poised to better showcase its galleries of travel, golf, American history, and nature. - May 30, 2009 - The Crowley Collection
Online Mall to Help Struggling Tampa Businesses
Caribebay Mall announces the official launch of its on-line store. - May 29, 2009 - Caribebay Mall
Wanda Pépin Selected as Study Artist by School near Manchester, England
Wanda Pépin, an internationally acclaimed and collected contemporary artist currently living in the south part of Oregon, USA, has been selected as a study artist by South Chadderton School in Manchester, England. Chosen as a favored artist by the students and because of her impressive online presence, Pépin is now inspiring these children throughout the year in their art classes. - May 27, 2009 - Timeless Fashion and Art
Pascoe and Company Hosts Ardmore Ceramic Art Charity Event to Benefit AIDS Alliance Research
Ardmore art pottery is hand-made and hand-painted in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. These expressive ceramic creations enchant collectors around the world and the sale of each unique piece uplifts the local community, which has been afflicted by the AIDS pandemic. For this fund-raising event, Pascoe and Company will donate 20% of the sales to AIDS Research Alliance, which exists to develop a cure for HIV/AIDS. - May 22, 2009 - Pascoe and Company
A New Retailer for Chakra Pennywhistle Eco-Friendly Pillows
Organic and Recycled Pillows by Chakra Pennywhistle are now available for purchase through Century Finds. - May 22, 2009 - Century Finds
Lost Treasure Rediscovered: Chinese Imperial Bamboo Brushpot Mounted as a Lamp Sells for a Record $126,000 at iGavel.com
On May 12, a recently rediscovered lost Chinese Imperial Bamboo Brushpot, which had been mounted as a lamp, was sold for a record price at iGavel.com. The brushpot, complete with a long inscription and scene depicting the cultivation of cotton, had been mounted as a lamp sometime in the first half... - May 21, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Bailout Package for Artists Battling Economic Crisis
Artists have to bail themselves out of every economic crisis. It is tougher now than ever to sell fine art. Artists who make a living making art never have it easy, even in the best of times. Artist Career Training is helping the cause with “Artist Money Matters – Taking Charge of your Bottom Line” created by artist Pat Fiorello. The mission is to help artists identify what may be holding them back; get clear on their current financial reality; develop a realistic plan for getting income. - May 20, 2009 - Artist Career Training
Park West Gallery Launches Rembrandt and Picasso Websites
Fine artwork created by the 'Old Masters' extensively featured. - May 20, 2009 - Park West Gallery
The Return of the LVSK8- Summer Group Shows Begin with a Little Kitsch
Henri & Odette is pleased to announce its first summer exhibition, and group show featuring a massive collection of Las Vegas’ fine and commercial artists together in one room with their respective 31 inches or in other words, a blank skateboard deck. - May 20, 2009 - Henri & Odette
New Exhibit and New Artists at Green House Gallery: "Enter the Woods"
On June 13, the Green House Gallery opens its “Enter the Woods” show with four guest artists, featuring Gulf Coast landscapes and diverse woodland themes, as well as mixed-media pieces highlighting wood, fiber, ceramics and metal. - May 20, 2009 - Green House Gallery
Inspiration Comes from Personal Tragedy
A recent loss in the family - her beloved brother's accidental death - led US-based French artist Anne-Laure Lavagna in new artistic directions. - May 19, 2009 - Century Finds
Centuries-Old Perfumes Revived by Prince Nicolò Boncompagni Ludovisi to Celebrate His Engagement
As a gift, to celebrate his engagement to Rita, the love of his life, His Serene Highness, Prince Nicolò Boncompagni Ludovisi has commissioned an exquisite perfume, first crafted four hundred years ago by his ancestor, the then Prince of Piombino, for his Princess. - May 15, 2009 - Prince Nicolò Boncompagni Ludovisi