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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
Everett Collection Ruling Reversed
On April 7, 2009 the Honorable Judge McMahon of the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York reconsidered its December 9, 2008 Order granting summary judgment in favor of Michael Grecco Photography Inc. in its copyright claim against the entertainment film archive, the... - May 14, 2009 - Everett Collection
BECA gallery Presents 12 x 12 x 122 on June 6, 2009 Through July 3, 2009
BECA gallery is pleased to present its Summer 2009 exhibition titled: ’12 x 12 x 122’ from June 6 – July 3, 2009. In an unusual twist on what appears to be a traditional, if not somewhat restrictive Call to Artists, BECA gallery will present ’12 x 12 x 122’, an... - May 14, 2009 - BECA gallery
Park West Gallery Launches Salvador Dali Website
Features works from the Albaretto Collection, the Biblia Sacra and the Divine Comedy. - May 13, 2009 - Park West Gallery
BECA gallery Presents the 2nd Annual Gulf South Regional Through May 23, 2009
BECA gallery is thrilled to present the '2nd Annual Gulf-South Regional' contemporary art group exhibition at the gallery's home location at 527 St. Joseph Street, New Orleans, LA from April 4, 2009 - May 23, 2009. The purpose of the 'Gulf South Regional' exhibition is to discover and highlight... - May 12, 2009 - BECA gallery
New E-Book for Artists Provides the Keys to Selling Art Online
For artists who want to become skilled in the business and marketing aspects of art, the new e-book, Fuel for Art, is a step-by-step guide on how to set up your business and leverage the power of the Internet to market your work. - May 10, 2009 - Gino Orlandi
Park West Gallery Mother's Day Sale
Jewelry treasures and fine art make perfect Mother's Day gifts. - May 08, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Timeless Fashion and Art Announces The “100 Years of Fashion” Collectors Cards
Timeless Fashion and Art features beautiful vintage clothing, perfume and fashion art. Their newest collection is the "100 Years of Fashion" series and features a lovely lady from each year (1900-1999) in the most beautiful gown of the year as voted on the website. Check them out at www.timelessfashionandart.com - May 08, 2009 - Timeless Fashion and Art
FIFI Projects Art Gallery Opens New Space in NYC with the Show Crown Of The Lost
On May 16th, photography and video Art Gallery FIFI projects opens the doors of their New York location with the group show entitled 'Crown Of The Lost.' - May 05, 2009 - FIFI projects
Park West Gallery Launches Fanch Ledan Website
Features Fine Art, Video Interview, and Biography. - May 04, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Save on Wall Fountains During the Exalted Water Fountains Father's and Fourth Promo
Purchase indoor wall fountains through July 4, 2009 and receive up to an additional $200 off regularly discounted prices on select Father's and Fourth Promo items at Exalted Fountains, a company specializing in water fountains of all kinds. - May 03, 2009 - Exalted Fountains
Everett Collection Announces Representation of Several Important Photography Collections
Everett Collection is pleased to announce that it is now representing several important image archives in the United States. They are AISA, The Advertising Archive and Photoshot. Founded in 1990, New York based Everett Collection has one of the most comprehensive entertainment image collections in the world, covering the entire history of motion pictures and television, as well as contemporary and vintage celebrity red carpet and candid images. It also has a significant historical archive. - May 03, 2009 - Everett Collection
American Blinds and Comfortex Insulating Shade System Certified for Federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
American Blinds, Wallpaper and More a dealer for Comfortex Window Fashions, has announced that its ComforTrack™ Plus Energy Saving Sidetrack Insulation System will certify for a federal tax credit in 2009 and 2010. Homeowners of existing homes can earn a tax credit up to $1500.00 by... - May 03, 2009 - American Blinds, Wallpaper & More
Timeless Fashion and Art Introduces the “100 Years of Fashion” Art Series
Timeless Fashion and Art has created a new collection of beautiful women in beautiful fashion from the last 100 years. - May 02, 2009 - Timeless Fashion and Art
Saudi Photographer Faisal Almalki Wins Photographer of the Year (Masters Cup)
Saudi photographer, Faisal Almalki, named "Photographer of the Year" in the 3rd Annual Masters of Photography Cup (Color Awards) 2009. - April 30, 2009 - Faisal Almalki Photography
Evolutionary Revolution - Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Frank Michael, fine art photographer, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with the opening of his show as part of the CONTACT Photography festival on May 11, 2009. A portion of the proceeds of the sale of each limited edition print will be donated to Hospice Toronto. - April 30, 2009 - Frank Michael Art & Design
Celebrate Mother's Day with Customized Artwork Gift
Unique Hand-Drawn LifeMaps Capture & Preserve Stories of a Lifetime. Here we go, again with the annual ritual of trying to decide how to show our love and gratitude for Mom on her special day. We usually spend countless hours and sleepless nights pondering whether the perfect gift is brunch,... - April 30, 2009 - LifeMaps - "The Story of a Lifetime"
Artists of the Month at BestNetArt Artgallery
3 excellent artists from Finland have been selected as artist of the month in April/May 2009 at the BestNetArt Artgallery. Their artwork is on display at www.bestnetart.com together with artist from all around the world - April 24, 2009 - BestNetArt Artgallery
Hand Made Silk Paintings from Finland
The BestNetArt Artgallery is proud to present a series of new hand made silk paintings by the contemporary artist Mrs Raili Tala from Finland. Raili Tala has made exquisite silk painting for many years, and she can be regarded as one of the leading artists in this field in Finland. - April 22, 2009 - BestNetArt Artgallery
Revolutionary Implications: Artistic Genius of Raja Ravi Varma
Tamarind Art Council is excited to host a lecture by Jay Varma who is a gifted artist and grandson of legendary painter Raja Ravi Varma. In his slide show presentation, Jay Varma will share rare anecdotes to map evolution of Raja Ravi Varma’s art and to illustrate his relevance in India Today. Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 pm. - April 22, 2009 - Tamarind Art
Christie's Great Estates Continues Expansion in Mexico with Addition of Fifth Affiliate
Allende Properties of San Miguel de Allende Joins World’s Largest International Network of Luxury Real Estate Specialists - April 22, 2009 - Christie's International Real Estate
Park West Foundation Hosts "In Seventh Heaven"
Fundraiser in support of "For The Seventh Generation" promises to be a memorable night filled with auctions and awareness-raising. - April 20, 2009 - Park West Gallery
American Blinds, Wallpaper and More Offers Advice on Spring Decorating Tips and Trends
Take cues from spring to open up your decorating space. American Blinds, Wallpaper and More offers advice on spring decorating tip and trends. Think about the decorating styles that appeal to you and use the following tips for guidance: • Reflect Color: Color, color on the wall…which... - April 17, 2009 - American Blinds, Wallpaper & More
An Unreadable Text: Indian Art and Modernity After 1947
Tamarind Art Council is excited to host Rebecca M. Brown an associate professor of art history at Johns Hopkins University, and author of the recent book, Art for a Modern India, 1947-1980. On April 17, at 6:30 pm. To attend please RSVP to rsvp@tamarindart.org or call 212-200-8000. For more information on Tamarind Arts Council Please visit our website www.tamarindart.org - April 16, 2009 - Tamarind Art
Connections, a Lambertville, NJ Art Exhibition with Wildlife Artist Beatrice Bork and Landscape Painter Joe Kazimierczyk
During May, Artists' Gallery features the work of wildlife artist, Beatrice Bork, and landscape painter, Joe Kazimierczyk, two artists who share a deep connection to nature through their paintings. Both artists take their inspiration from natural settings and as one takes in the work of these two fine artists, that connection becomes evident. Bork paints intimate scenes depicting animals we share our earth with, while Kazimierczyk paints quiet country scenes still common in this area. - April 15, 2009 - Artists' Gallery
A Giving Presence
Giving Back: In a Tough Economic Climate, More Important Than Ever - April 15, 2009 - H. Marion Framing Studio, Inc.
Dallas Abstract Artist Amy Cannady to Have Solo Exhibition in Chicago
Chicago's Gallery KH to host opening on April 24, 2009 and a lecture lead by the artist, Amy Cannady, on April 25, 2009 - April 14, 2009 - Gallery KH
Prisms of Perception, an Art Exhibition with Materese Roche and Charles Katzenbach
The first show of the Artists’ Gallery’s season features two artists working on separate planes, with different visions who are bound by parallels in techniques and the ability to draw the viewer into their work. The Charles Katzenbach and Materese Roche show “Prisms of Perception” opens Friday, April 10th, and the artist’s reception will be held on Saturday, April 18th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The exhibit runs through May 3rd, 2009. - April 11, 2009 - Artists' Gallery
iGavel Presents Spring Auction Highlights
iGavel is pleased to present its Spring Sales. During the months of April and May, iGavel is holding numerous Associate Sales and Open Auctions that include a broad range of items. These lots are carefully priced to reflect a buyer’s market. Sales are ongoing at iGavel.com. - April 11, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Art Exhibit: Regeneration at the Green House Gallery
On May 1, the Green House Gallery will open its “Regeneration” group show, highlighting the artists’ explorations into new materials. Highlighted pieces will include metal and ceramic sculpture, unique “art jewelry,” ceramic tableware, and mixed-media pieces including medical paraphernalia. The exhibit will run through May 31. - April 11, 2009 - Green House Gallery
Michael Velliquette Opens New Show of Collages at DCKT Contemporary May 8, 2009
DCKT Contemporary is pleased to present Michael Velliquette’s second New York solo exhibition. Velliquette hand cuts and glues paper cardstock into complex dimensional assemblages reminiscent of the interiors of large-scale pop-up books or mosaics in high relief. In his current body of work Velliquette returns once again to garden and jungle settings where humorous and visually dense paper tableaux are populated with animistic spirits, beasts, goons and gods. - April 10, 2009 - DCKT Contemporary
Prevent Child Abuse: 5 Safety Tips
For National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April), author Julie Scandora offers parents five tips to help their child remain safe when they're not around. Her new prize-winning children's book, "Rules Are Rules," supports the safety tips. - April 10, 2009 - Julie Scandora
New Annual Art Awards Show "What Texas Means to Me" at Austin Art Space July 10-August 22, 2009
Austin Art Space announced the beginning of a new tradition at the gallery and studios: the first annual juried exhibit focused on everything Texas, entitled ‘What Texas Means to Me’. The show’s theme will be built entirely upon artists’ inspirations and impressions of any aspect of Texas’ past, present or future. - April 08, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Park West Gallery Launches New Artist Sites
Features Fine Art from Gockel, Kinkade, Le Kinff, Krasnyansky and Tarkay - April 08, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Art Thinker's Day - Free Family Event
This special family event encourages students of all ages to use their eyes, hands, ears and imagination to explore contemporary art. Education Coordinator, Diane Sikes brings elements of Dallas Contemporary’s trademarked Art Think™ curriculum to the community through Art Thinkers’ Day. - April 06, 2009 - Dallas Contemporary
A Special Mother's Day Gift - Custom Painted Portrait
A custom portrait painting is a unique and thoughtful gift any mother will cherish. Although Mother's Day is over a month away, it takes a month to complete a painting; to ensure delivery before Mother's Day, order before April 9th. - April 04, 2009 - PortraitPainting.com
Mario Beaudoin Launches the ‘Daily Painting’
A Year in the Life of established Quebec artist Mario Beaudoin to be chronicled in the ‘Daily Painting.’ - April 02, 2009 - Creation Bowdoin inc
iGavel Photographic Auction Benefiting Americans for the Arts
iGavel is pleased to present America: Photographic Auction benefiting Americans For The Arts. This will be an online auction held from April 16 – 30, 2009 at www.iGavel.com. - April 01, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Art Feminine Exhibit May 29-June 7, 2009 at Austin Art Space
Three women artists explore the nature of femininity on paper, canvas and even the side of a barrel. Interpretative, contemporary and representational works that range from sparse to dense by Clare Hees, Keva Richardson and Debbie Willhite. About the Artists Resident artists at Austin Art Space... - March 28, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Kamal Mitra “Oblique Memoir”
It has been nearly a year and half since Tamarind Art has been able to showcase one of its most powerful and thought provoking artists, Kamal Mitra. - March 28, 2009 - Tamarind Art
100 Years Later, Danielle Kelly Re-Imagines Bauhaus
Henri & Odette is pleased to announce the opening of its new exhibition, Bouse House, on April 10th in the gallery located at 124 South Sixth Street Suite 130, on Carson Ave. between Las Vegas Blvd. and Sixth Street. - March 28, 2009 - Henri & Odette