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June Art Exhibits at Ocean Galleries Raise Money for Cape May County Animal Shelter - Mackenzie Thorpe and Dr. Seuss Donated Artwork to be Auctioned
Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, NJ is hosting an auction fundraiser for the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. A silent auction of a Dr. Seuss print will begin on Friday, June 14 and will close on Sunday, June 23. 2019. A live auction of a Mackenzie Thorpe print will be held on Sunday, June 23. Both exhibits, “The Cat Behind the Hat! – The Art of Dr. Seuss” and “Mackenzie Thorpe – 30 Years of Love,” will be on display Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 23. - June 07, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
Lakeside Pottery Studio Wins 2019 Delaware BBB Torch Award for Ethics
Lakeside Pottery Ceramic and Art Restoration Studio is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a recipient of the 2019 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. This is the 54th year that the BBB of Delaware has honored four companies for their outstanding example of ethical business practices. - June 07, 2019 - Lakeside Pottery Studio
ARTIANA Announces Upcoming Online Auction of Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art - No Buyer's Premium - 13 -17 June 2019
ARTIANA, UAE’s first home-grown auction house for art and luxury collectibles, is offering 50 artworks from the Indian subcontinent in their South Asian Art auction on June 13 to June 17. Showcasing a broad and inclusive range of fine works in various media such as oils, acrylics and paper... - June 04, 2019 - ARTIANA
Hsu Hsin-wen Solo Exhibition is Now Showing at Powen Gallery
Powen Gallery is now showing installation art by Hsu Hsin-wen, and the show will be until June 30. - June 02, 2019 - Powen Gallery
Youth for Human Rights Announces Summer Art Contest
Youth for Human Rights and its parent organization, Tennessee United for Human Rights, spread their message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos and inspirational messages. - June 01, 2019 - United for Human Rights
Legendary British Artist, Mackenzie Thorpe, Makes First Time Appearance at Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, NJ
Ocean Galleries welcomes Mackenzie Thorpe for his first exhibition in New Jersey. The “Mackenzie Thorpe - 30 Years of Love” art exhibit, which includes an outstanding collection of pastels, sculptures, and limited edition prints by the renowned artist, will be in Stone Harbor throughout the weekend of June 21-23, 2019. Mackenzie Thorpe will appear at gallery receptions from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22, and from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 23. - May 29, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
Potts, Lehner, Moussa, Clark Among Top Creators at 2019 Wizard World Pennsylvania, June 13-16
Blank, Thomas, Wos, Gilligan, Watson, 100+ Artists & Writers Including 25+ Philadelphia Area Creators Also in Artist Alley at Pennsylvania Convention Center. - May 25, 2019 - Fan Expo HQ
Anelise Feinstein Recognized as an Honored Member and Showcased in P.O.W.E.R. Magazine by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Anelise Feinstein of Bronx, New York has been recognized as an Honored Member and showcased in P.O.W.E.R. Magazine, Spring 2019 edition, by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and amazing achievements in the fields of music, art... - May 24, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Posse Foundation Gala Celebrates 30 Years, Features Chaka Khan and Lesley Stahl
Lesley Stahl will preside at the 2019 Posse Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019), the Foundation announced today. The annual gala is expected to raise $3 million to help public high school students with extraordinary leadership potential. - May 22, 2019 - The Posse Foundation
Local Artist Satirizes President Trump at Phoenix Comic Convention
Cartoonist Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. satirizes President Trump in his self-published minicomics, "Amazing Arizona Comics," on sale this coming weekend at Phoenix Fan Fusion. - May 22, 2019 - KaraokeFanboy Press
Bringing Together Arts and Community Development; Landex Balances Development, Growth and the Arts
The vision of the Gateway Arts District is taking form with the opening of Studio 3807, located at 3807 Rhode Island Avenue in Brentwood, MD. The Gateway Arts District was founded in 2001 to create an attractive and inclusive community to develop an art space designed to support artists' living and working. The goal of the Gateway Arts District is to promote the arts. Today there are over 500 artists living, working and exhibiting in the state’s largest arts district. - May 17, 2019 - Landex Development
SNAG Announces Call for Entry for Its Jewelry and Metals Survey (JaMS) 2019 Volume 3
The Jewelry and Metals Survey (JAMS) is SNAG’s annual survey of jewelry and metals in contemporary art, architecture, craft, and design created in the previous year by emerging and established artists, as well as students, selected by a jury of experts including curators, artists, designers,... - May 17, 2019 - Society of North American Goldsmiths
“The Cat Behind the Hat!” Art Exhibit Debuts at Ocean Galleries Over Father’s Day Weekend - Opens Friday, June 14 in Stone Harbor for a Limited Engagement
Ocean Galleries is excited to debut a new collection of artwork by the beloved Dr. Seuss over Father’s Day weekend. “The Cat Behind the Hat!” exhibit, a series of print and bronze limited edition art, will be in the Stone Harbor gallery from June 14 through June 16, 2019. Guests are invited to join Art of Dr. Seuss collection representative, Jeff Schuffman, during receptions 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15, and 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 16. - May 16, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
Leon Lee Selected for World Illustration Awards 2019 Shortlist
Los Angeles-based artist Leon Lee shortlisted for the prestigious annual juried competition. - May 16, 2019 - Jules Wilson Design Studio
Ocean Galleries to Host Fundraiser in Conjunction with Samir Sammoun Exhibit - Special Guest, Bernie Parent, to Serve as Auctioneer for Ed Snider Youth Hockey
In conjunction with the Memorial Day exhibition with Samir Sammoun, Ocean Galleries is hosting an Exhibit Preview Party with two time Stanley Cup winner Bernie Parent to raise money for the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation. Sammoun donated a 24” x 30” original oil painting, “Tuscany Vineyard,” which Ocean Galleries has custom framed (estimated value $15,000). Bernie Parent will be the guest auctioneer for the Live Auction of the donated painting, which beings at 6:45 PM on Saturday, May 26. - May 13, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
"We Celebrate!" – Invitation to an International Textile Community Project
For 100 years, women have been allowed to vote in Germany, Quilt around the World‘s home country. In some countries women‘s suffrage was introduced earlier, in others much later. Even today, women (and men) are still not allowed to vote at all or only with restrictions in many countries, or to have themselves elected. - May 09, 2019 - Quilt around the World GmbH
Ocean Galleries Announces 2019 Summer Art Exhibitions - Stone Harbor, NJ Gallery to Host Seven Extraordinary Exhibits with Guest Artists
Ocean Galleries has lined up seven amazing art exhibitions this summer featuring the artwork of and appearances by Samir Sammoun, Mackenzie Thorpe, Stephen Harlan, Josef Kote, and the multi-talented Jane Seymour, as well as two special exhibitions with the artwork collections from The Art of Dr. Seuss and the iconic Peter Max. Guests will have the opportunity to view and acquire artwork, and to meet the artists and/or curators (Dr. Seuss and Peter Max exhibits) in intimate gallery receptions. - May 08, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
Processional, an Installation by Todd Williamson Collateral Event of the 58th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia
Promoter: MAK Center for Art and Architecture Participants: Todd Williamson, Greg Walter Curator: Priscilla Fraser Chase Coordination in Venice: Paolo De Grandis & Carlotta Scarpa (PDG Arte Communications) With the support of: Pollock Krasner Foundation; Orb Audio; Cynthia Penna/ Art 1307... - May 02, 2019 - PDG Arte Communications
Master Impressionist, Samir Sammoun, to Exhibit at Ocean Galleries Memorial Day Weekend
Ocean Galleries welcomes renowned Canadian-Lebanese Impressionist, Samir Sammoun, to Stone Harbor, NJ over Memorial Day weekend for his first ever exhibition in the gallery. The new exhibit, “Master Impressionist,” features more than 70 original oil paintings including many seascapes, landscapes, and cityscapes. “Samir Sammoun – Master Impressionist” is open throughout Memorial Day weekend, with the artist making gallery appearances 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. - May 01, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
WeCutFoam Introducing New Product, Combo 2D Vinyl Wrapped Foam Sign with 3D Objects
WeCutFoam, a Silicon Valley fabricator of custom signs, logo, letters, props and exhibits is expanding its products line to include 2D vinyl wrapped foam signs combines with 3D protruding objects embedded. - May 01, 2019 - WeCutFoam
Kansas City, Kansas' Own Beyond The Grey Signs Worldwide Deal with Pure Steel Publishing; Forthcoming Release to be Titled "Unthinkable Tragedy"
Beyond The Grey has joined Pure Steel Publishing's roster; the band will be releasing a new digital album for sale worldwide. FVR Management stated, "The release is titled Unthinkable Tragedy and is dedicated to all those that have suffered or been taken from us unjustly. The cover art features the location and dates of some, of the locations that human beings have committed atrocious acts upon one another. God bless the victims and all the families and friends afflicted by Unthinkable Tragedy!" - April 29, 2019 - Fever International Music Group
Reading Rocks in Rockford 2019
Author and award-winning editor Kim Childress joins Author Row for Reading Rocks in Rockford 2019, at the Krause Memorial Library in Rockford, MI, and she will be featuring The Legend of the Fairy Stones and other titles, with book-give-aways complements of Girls' Life Magazine and ChildressInk.com. - April 27, 2019 - Childress Ink
Time Machine Bass Guitar Sale to Benefit Parkinson’s Research
Doner Designs, maker of custom theme guitars for charity fundraising, has begun the sale process for its recently completed time machine bass guitar. Inspired by the Back to the Future movie series, the bass has been listed for sale on eBay for Charity with 100% of the net proceeds to be donated to... - April 25, 2019 - Doner Designs
Building Bridges Art Exchange is Presenting Artists Julia Curylo and Craig Deman - Opens to the Public on May 4th - June 1st
A new exhibition by Julia Curylo and Craig Deman opens May 4, with a 6PM reception at Building Bridges Art Exchange (BBAX), Santa Monica, CA. The exhibition features paintings, photographs, inflatable sculptures and installations and will be on display until June 1. - April 24, 2019 - Deman Imagery
Wu Hsichi Solo Exhibition is Now Showing at Powen Gallery
Powen Gallery is currently holding a Taiwanese artist Wu Hsichi (b.1965-) Solo exhibition, which will be until May 19th. With neat and dense lines, Wu employs the mountains, waters and human figures as metaphors, to depict the ephemeral nature of the world. - April 23, 2019 - Powen Gallery
Marcus Jansen: Merchants of Babylon PTSD War Veteran’s Art Exhibited at International Museums and Galleries
A veteran of Desert Storm and Desert Shield, Marcus Jansen worked through PTSD with art therapy. His socially critical paintings are now shown in international museums and galleries. New River Fine Art in Ft. Lauderdale, FL opens "Marcus Jansen: Merchants of Babylon," a solo exhibition of Jansen's post-apocalyptic paintings and installations on April 25, 2019. - April 19, 2019 - New River Fine Art
Rebels Halo Glass Art Presents Fallen Hero Wall Project
Rebels Halo Glass Art will present Fallen Hero Wall Project, taking place at now on www.rebelshaloglass.art featuring a free 11x14 Framed Fallen Hero hand-carved glass art for immediate family members of a Fallen Police Officer, Fallen Firefighter, or Fallen Military Service Member. The owner and... - April 19, 2019 - Rebels Halo Glass Art
Lily Lisa Special Guest at “China Luxury Group” Hurun Art List Release in Hong Kong
2019 Hurun Art List 12th Anniversary Awards Celebration. - April 15, 2019 - Lily Lisa
Illustrator Andrew Kolb Works with TikiFreek to Create a New Tiki Mug
New tiki mug by illustrator artist Andrew Kolb for TikiFreek. - April 12, 2019 - TikiFreek.com
What Mums Need to Know. Magic Rainbow Photography Shares Tips on Capturing the Cutest Newborn Photographs.
As Duchess Meghan prepares to reveal her baby to the world, London newborn photographer shares her tips on how to prepare for and capture baby portraits that make everybody say, "Awwww..." - April 12, 2019 - Magic Rainbow Photography
An Abstract View of the World Through a Chinese Lens - Presented by Blue Hill Fine Arts
With the official arrival of spring, Blue Hill Fine Arts (https://www.artsy.net/blue-hill-fine-arts) along with their partner, Artsy.net, is pleased to present the online exclusive show “An Abstract View of the World Through a Chinese Lens,” April 8-21, 2019. This show uncovers into the world of abstract painting in China by Chinese artist Yan Jiang. - April 12, 2019 - Blue Hill Fine Arts
"A Celebration of Joy: Myron Barnstone’s Hidden Art" Will Have Several "Firsts" at Usagi Gallery in Brooklyn, April 12 - 17
"A Celebration of Joy: Myron Barnstone’s Hidden Art," opening 6-10 pm on Friday, April 12 at Usagi New York, is the first exhibit of Barnstone’s work in the northeast. Guests at the reception will experience a number of other firsts - a silent auction to benefit the Barnstone Art Education program, immersion in a simulated Barnstone classroom environment, and the first public viewing of a collection of Barnstone’s photos, taken over several decades. The exhibit runs through April 17. - April 10, 2019 - Barnstone Studios
Beads of Courage Announces Scarcelli Family Foundation Grant on National Siblings Day
Funds Will Support Siblings of Children Coping with Serious Illness - April 10, 2019 - Beads of Courage, Inc.
American Sign Museum Hosts Ohio’s First Ever Hobby Pig Races
Have you ever heard of Hobby Horses? No, not the kind with the springs, the horsehead on a broomstick kind. Now, replace the horsehead with a pig head... welcome to Hobby Pig. - April 08, 2019 - American Sign Museum
In Our Eyes In Our Words Nominated for 2019 IPPY Awards
In Our Eyes In Our Words - Portraits from the Edge of Society, published by Music Care Inc, a book of 100 portraits of homeless people drawn from life by artist Jeffrey C Horn, is in the running for the 2019 Independent Publishers and Professionals of the Year Awards. Winners will be announced April 10, 2019. - April 05, 2019 - Music Care Inc
Women’s History Month: The New Jersey National Guard Pays Tribute to Soraida Martinez & Her Verdadism Art
For Women’s History Month 2019, The New Jersey National Guard hosted Soraida Martinez as the keynote speaker for their “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence” observance. Twenty Verdadism paintings with social commentaries were put on exhibition for the men and women of the New Jersey National Guard. Brigadier General Jemal J. Beale presented Martinez with a Certificate of Appreciation for addressing social justice through her art since 1992. - April 05, 2019 - Artist Soraida
Peter Opheim Solo Exhibition is Now Showing at the Powen Gallery
Powen Gallery is currently holding a New York-based artist Peter Opheim (b.1961-) Solo exhibition, which will be until April 7th. Small creatures gain a new life through the artist's imagination, but they can't be excused from being separated from the release of new works. In the eyes of Opheim,... - April 01, 2019 - Powen Gallery
ARTIANA Debuts Modern & Contemporary African Art in Art Beyond Borders Dubai Auction
ARTIANA presents the first selection of Modern and Contemporary African art within the upcoming Art Beyond Borders sale from March 28 - 31. This serves as a preview to the auction house’s long-term dedication to showcasing work by African artists. Art Beyond Borders is an auction sale... - March 21, 2019 - ARTIANA
"A Celebration of Joy: Myron Barnstone’s Hidden Art" Makes NY Debut at Usagi Gallery in Brooklyn, April 12 - 17
Works of the late Myron Barnstone, a master painter before becoming an internationally respected fine arts teacher for 35 years, are revealed for the first time in New York. The thousands of Barnstone Studios alumni, many of whom went on to distinguished careers in art-related fields, had never even seen their mentor's own work. - March 20, 2019 - Barnstone Studios
Local Utah Couple - on A&E - Launch Their Dreams of Working Together Bringing Soul to Their Customers' Homes Through Design and Manufacturing
A&E welcomes Rustic Remodel to their line-up starring Kate and Paul Allen. Airing March 23rd, 2019 11/10c am. Rustic Remodel focuses on the founder/couple of Rustica, as they put a “Do It Together” (DIT) spin on traditional “Do It Yourself” (DIY) home projects. Kate and Paul’s DIT values helped them to build Rustica from the ground up and live their dream of working together to bring soul to their customers living spaces. - March 19, 2019 - Rustica Hardware
Jones, Sayger, Lehner, Clark Among Top Creators at 2019 Wizard World St. Louis, April 5-7
Rick Burchett, Ryan Kincaid, Megan Withey, Trevor Mueller, Ty Templeton Plus 20 St. Louis Area Artists & Writers Also in Artist Alley at America’s Center - March 15, 2019 - Fan Expo HQ
ARTIANA Announces Art Beyond Borders Auction | No Buyer's Premium | 28 - 31 March 2019
Artiana, UAE’s first home-grown auction house for art and luxury collectibles, is launching its inaugural international sale - Art Beyond Borders on March 28 - 31, 2019 featuring 40 lots from artists from 15 countries. - March 14, 2019 - ARTIANA
Dragonfly Designs Revitalizes Summer Camp Fun in Mountain View
Parents in silicon valley looking for world class, engaging summer education opportunities turn to award winning Bay Area company. - March 12, 2019 - Dragonfly Designs
Golden State Film Festival Announces Opening Night Party and Panel on Film Commissions
2019 Golden State Film Festival announces opening events and party. The Goldden State Film Festival will screen over 300 independent films at TCL Chinese Theaters. - March 11, 2019 - Golden State Film Festival
The Face of Climate Change
A Master of Disasters shows how he can help bring Climate Change to its knees. - March 09, 2019 - Carl Bistrack
Chicago LGBTQ Art Exhibit Addresses Intimacy, Healing
Chicago artist and LGBTQ advocate, Ara-Lucia, will have a solo exhibition titled, “Your hand, Your touch.” The opening reception will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 12, at Chicago's LGBTQ community center, Center on Halsted, located at 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago. A $5 donation is... - March 07, 2019 - Ara Lucia
B. Curllyon Expanding in Los Angeles
Up and Coming Designer Fahad Bin Bader, 38 from Saudi Arabia. - March 07, 2019 - B. Curllyon
TEALEAVES to Host All-Female Inclusive Design Panel on Aroma with Microsoft & Cooper Hewitt at SXSW 2019
Humans can distinguish at least one trillion distinct smells, yet many people find it difficult to precisely describe them. Due to this, the world of aroma has traditionally borrowed its language from the other senses. - February 25, 2019 - TEALEAVES
Texas Archive of the Moving Image Releases New, Free Online Exhibit Showcasing a Century of Texas Media Discoveries
Scenic Route: Discoveries in Texas Film and Video, a new web exhibit from the Texas Archive of the Moving Image, offers a guided tour of highlights from the Texas Film Round-Up in celebration of the pioneering program's tenth anniversary. - February 21, 2019 - Texas Archive of the Moving Image
Jill Krutick: "Lyrical Abstraction” Solo Exhibition at the Coral Springs Museum of Art Opening Reception March 21st at 6pm
Abstract expressionist painter, Jill Krutick, is proud to present her first solo museum exhibition at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. Bruce Helander, world famous art critic and former Provost of Rhode Island School of Design, curated the exhibition. The show will take place in the spacious 5,000 square foot main gallery of the museum and feature more than 35 large scale works. Ms. Krutick is a rising star in the art world and was formerly in the world of finance and media. - February 20, 2019 - Jill Krutick Fine Art