Latest news releases from PR.com for Erie Art Museum. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:18:58 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97883 Increasing attendance and popularity of Gallery Night, an evening of free gallery events, has prompted organizers to extend the gallery tour hours and also add a gallery guide or “hostess” aboard EMTA’s Bayliner Trolley. Accents By The Bay, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Artworks Gallery and Clayspace Studio, Bayfront Gallery, Glass Growers Gallery, Kada Gallery, Kuhn’s Framing and Gift Gallery, Relish [PR.com - July 31, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/97883 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97360 Introducing Henna Artist during the Mid-Day Art Break July 23, July 30 and August 6, 2008. [PR.com - July 27, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/97360 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94289 The Erie Art Museum opens Art from the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex Gallery, 423 State Street on Friday July 11, 2008 thru October 4, 2008. A public opening reception is scheduled for Gallery Night on Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 from 6-10 p.m. About the Exhibit The Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute is a well-known part of the Erie landscape and one of the regions [PR.com - July 10, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/94289 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94296 Minneapolis based duo Beatrix JAR returns to the Erie Art Museum, offering interactive events throughout the week beginning July 29, 2008 thru August 2, 2008. At each event, Beatrix JAR will present their unique stylings, including their most noted use of circuit bending verse traditional instrumental usage. Beatrix JAR—which is Bianca Pettis and Jacob Aaron Roske—is known for avoiding traditional [PR.com - July 10, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/94296 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93441 Headline talent includes Mem Shannon and the Membership, Wynard Harper Sextet, Wallace Coleman Band & Bobby Zankel and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound [PR.com - July 09, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/93441 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93442 Volunteers are needed for the 16th annual Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival scheduled Saturday August 2, 2008 and Sunday August 3, 2008 at Frontier Park in Erie, PA. Erie Art Museum volunteer coordinator Sam Ansboro stated “Volunteer jobs include everything from set up, cleanup and teardown before and after the event, working with the Bucket Brigade – which collects donations to support the Festival, [PR.com - July 04, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/93442 http://www.pr.com/press-release/90947 The Erie Art Museum celebrates renowned Erie painter Joseph Plavcan’s centennial with a survey exhibition featuring a variety of his works in the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery at 411 State Street beginning Saturday, June 28, 2008 until September 14, 2008. A public opening reception will be held Sunday June 29, 2008 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery. This year marks the [PR.com - June 19, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/90947 http://www.pr.com/press-release/90725 Erie Art Museum Director John Vanco delivered a keynote speech at the first Picture Pennsylvania Conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on May 30, 2008. The event gave Vanco an opportunity to discuss the Museum and their critically acclaimed traveling exhibitions that have toured the nation. In the past five years, these shows – all with the “Made in Erie, PA” imprimatur – have been viewed by [PR.com - June 18, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/90725 http://www.pr.com/press-release/89718 Introducing Henna Artist during the Mid-Day Art Break June 11 and June 18. [PR.com - June 12, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/89718 http://www.pr.com/press-release/89738 Imagination will soar this summer at the Erie Art Museum, providing children of all ages an opportunity to participate in programs that will encourage artistic expression. Summer programs for children at the Museum include Art in Action, Art Camp for Kids, First Fridays and also a wide range of summer classes beginning June 16. Activities will be held throughout the summer; prices vary for each activity. About Art in [PR.com - June 12, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/89738 http://www.pr.com/press-release/88660 Now on view at the Erie Art Museum is Icons, new work by Jim Munn in the Museum’s Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street, through August 9, 2008. A public reception is scheduled to be held during Gallery Night, Friday, June 13, 2008 from 7-10 p.m. About the Exhibit After suffering a sudden cerebral hemorrhage, that sent Munn into a six-month coma, he became extremely focused on his former part-time passion, art. Munn [PR.com - June 06, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/88660 http://www.pr.com/press-release/87397 The Erie Art Museum will see the return of First Fridays, a preschool program offered to children 3 to 6 years old and their families. Children and their families will be able to participate in the program on June 6, 2008 from 10 to 11 a.m.; the cost is $5 per child. This program, directed by Museum staff, leads adults and children through exploring one of the exhibits using story, song and art making. In order to [PR.com - May 29, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/87397 http://www.pr.com/press-release/87650 The Erie Art Museum offers art classes and workshops for children and adults year-round. Beginning in June, the Museum will be offering 23 summer classes. Each class has different prices and Museum members receive discounted rates. Classes are available to beginners and more experienced artists and are offered in quarterly sessions lasting three to ten weeks. All Museum classes are taught by professional artists. Topics [PR.com - May 28, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/87650 http://www.pr.com/press-release/87395 Free Admission, tours and live music every Wednesday this summer. [PR.com - May 27, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/87395 http://www.pr.com/press-release/86623 Direct from Amsterdam, celebrated Jazz pianist Amina Figarova and her ensemble will be holding a public concert at the Erie Art Museum on Thursday June 12, 2008 at 8 p.m. The performance will be held in the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street. Admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested. This performance is sponsored by Connoisseur Media. About Amina Figarova Amina Figarova is a remarkable composer and [PR.com - May 23, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/86623 http://www.pr.com/press-release/86424 Gallery Night, which is organized by the Erie Art Museum, features free public touring of 12 local galleries and gallery activities, on Friday June 13, 2008 from 7 to 10 p.m. Galleries that will be participating are Accents By The Bay, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Artworks Gallery and Clayspace Studio, Bayfront Gallery, Geary’s Studio 7, Glass Growers Gallery, Kada Gallery, Kuhn’s Framing and Gift Gallery, Ralph [PR.com - May 22, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/86424 http://www.pr.com/press-release/85722 The Erie Art Museum opened When Trees Dream, new work by Brian Pardini in the Museum’s Annex Gallery, 423 State Street on Monday, May 5, 2008 and is on view to the public through July 5, 2008. A public reception is scheduled for Friday, May 16 from 6-9 p.m. and then again during Gallery Night on Friday, June 13 from 7-10 p.m. Since the 1960s, Brian Pardini has been walking the shores of Lake Erie gathering [PR.com - May 17, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/85722 http://www.pr.com/press-release/82536 The Erie Center for Design & Preservation (ECDP) has announced an expansion of topics at their already scheduled free public seminar on historic preservation on Saturday, May 10 at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 20 East 5th Street. Topics include: an overview of the National Register of Historic Places, the economics of preservation, how tax credits are afforded to property owners who rehabilitate income producing [PR.com - April 26, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/82536 http://www.pr.com/press-release/81187 Imagination will soar this summer at the Erie Art Museum where kids of all ages will spend time in the Erie Art Museum’s galleries, learn from teaching artists and make lots of art through a variety of summer programs geared for kids of all ages. “We are offering a variety of educational opportunities for kids this summer to learn from some of the region’s most accomplished artists, make plenty of art, [PR.com - April 18, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/81187 http://www.pr.com/press-release/81190 The Erie Art Museum offers their front steps to performing buskers/strolling entertainers this summer as a part of the Erie Art Museum’s Mid-Day Art Break beginning Wednesday, June 4, 2008. The Erie Art Museum is open for free on Wednesdays and Mid-Day Art Break tours, guided by Museum staff are at 12 or 12:30 or visitors can walk around the galleries on their own. Grab a convenient lunch and shop at the Erie [PR.com - April 18, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/81190 http://www.pr.com/press-release/79202 In celebration of The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2008 Preservation Month theme, “Place Matters,” the Erie Center for Design & Preservation is hosting a lecture, seminar and walking tour on May 9th and 10th. All three events are free and open to the public. The internationally-known founder of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, Mr. Arthur Ziegler, will be the [PR.com - April 04, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/79202 http://www.pr.com/press-release/78949 The Erie Art Museum’s First Fridays program for preschool kids ages 3 to 6 is slated for Friday, April 4, 10-11 a.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street with activities inspired from the Museum’s Ancient Alloy: Bronzes from the Collection exhibit. First Fridays is a special program for 3-6 year olds and their families. Led by Museum staff, children and adults explore the art right in the galleries with [PR.com - April 03, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/78949 http://www.pr.com/press-release/78950 The Erie Art Museum will offer a henna body art workshop on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 1-4 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 20 East 5th Street. “We are so excited to offer the public an opportunity to learn about this ancient temporary tattoo tradition. Erie’s best henna practitioners from Somalia, Sudan, and India will be on hand to apply a beautiful henna tattoo or visitors can learn how to apply one [PR.com - April 03, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/78950 http://www.pr.com/press-release/76253 Cure those winter doldrums by learning to throw a pot at the Erie Art Museum’s ClaySpace Open Studio on Friday, March 21, 2008. Instruction is $6 per person and is on a first come first served basis. Complimentary pizza will be served. Demonstration & workshop sessions are at 6:30, 7:15 & 8 p.m. Erie Art Museum instructors will introduce participants to the art of wheel throwing. Stop by and try the [PR.com - March 14, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/76253 http://www.pr.com/press-release/76254 The Erie Art Museum will offer a henna body art workshop on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 1-4 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 20 East 5th Street. “We are so excited to offer the public an opportunity to learn about this ancient temporary tattoo tradition. Erie’s best henna practitioners from Somalia, Sudan, and India will be on hand to apply a beautiful henna tattoo or visitors can learn how to apply one [PR.com - March 14, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/76254 http://www.pr.com/press-release/76255 The Erie Art Museum has opened Wildthings by Kathe Umlauf at the Erie Art Museum’s Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street on Friday, Mar. 7, 2008 through May 31, 2008. About the Exhibition Sculptor Kathe Umlauf portrays animals of all sorts. Working from her observations at zoos, area farms, thoroughbred racetracks, and anywhere else she can be near animals, Umlauf uses her classical training in sculpture to capture [PR.com - March 14, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/76255 http://www.pr.com/press-release/74258 The Erie Art Museum’s First Fridays program for preschool kids ages 3 to 6 is slated for Friday, March 7, 10-11 a.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street with activities inspired from the Museum’s Kids As Curators exhibit. First Fridays is a special program for 3-6 year olds and their families. Led by Museum staff, children and adults explore the art right in the galleries with storytelling, art-making [PR.com - February 29, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/74258 http://www.pr.com/press-release/74274 The Erie Art Museum has launched its new website. The site, found at www.erieartmuseum.org, offers visitors new, user-friendly access to information about the Museum’s programs, membership, classes, workshops, donations and more. “The website’s new enhanced interactivity allows users to register for classes, join the Museum, shop the online store and donate to the Museum’s annual fund or capital [PR.com - February 29, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/74274 http://www.pr.com/press-release/74017 The Erie Art Museum is now enrolling adult and youth students for its spring semester of art classes beginning Monday, March 31, 2008. Art classes and workshops are open to beginners and pros and are offered in areas of photography, painting, ceramics, jewelry, drawing, framing and dance. Classes are taught at the Erie Art Museum or on location by some of the region’s most accomplished artists. For instructor [PR.com - February 28, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/74017 http://www.pr.com/press-release/72396 National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation Senior Vice President Carl Carlotti presented Erie Art Museum Director John Vanco with a check for $25,000 from the National Fuel Gas Company Foundation in support of the Erie Art Museum’s Picture A Place capital campaign. About Picture A Place The planned $9 million capital project consists of a link between the Museum’s Old Customs House Building on State Street [PR.com - February 16, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/72396 http://www.pr.com/press-release/72145 Exhibition opening receptions and other gallery activities are planned for Gallery Night on Friday, March 7, 2008 from 7-10 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum, Glass Growers Gallery, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Kuhn’s Framing & Gift Gallery, Accents By The Bay, and Geary’s Studio 7 Gallery. EMTA will provide free Bayliner trolley transportation, courtesy of the galleries, from 7-10:30 p.m. Service will be provided [PR.com - February 15, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/72145 http://www.pr.com/press-release/71983 Hanging Together: Millcreek Art Faculty is now on view at the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street through February 29, 2008. A special reception with the artists will be held Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 from 7-9 p.m. About the Exhibition For almost 25 years, the art faculty of the Millcreek Township School District has created collective shows of their work. They’ve been featured in exhibits at the [PR.com - February 14, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/71983 http://www.pr.com/press-release/70231 The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series will present a series of Black History Month performances during the month of February in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex, 423 State Street. Admission to all concerts is free; suggested donation $10. Burkina Electric Burkina Electric will be in concert at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, on February 10, 2008 at 3 p.m. Burkina Electric, a band of four musicians [PR.com - February 01, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/70231 http://www.pr.com/press-release/69183 The Erie Art Museum opens Ancient Alloy: Bronzes from the Collection in the Museum’s Ground Floor Gallery, 411 State Street on Friday, January 25, 2008. Featuring objects from the Erie Art Museum’s permanent collection of more than 6,000 objects, Ancient Alloy includes works which span four continents and 3,000 years. The largest part the exhibit, including ancient classical (Roman and Etruscan) works and a [PR.com - January 25, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/69183 http://www.pr.com/press-release/69184 Works are currently being accepted for the Erie Art Museum’s 85th Annual Spring Show, a regional juried exhibit, running April 26 through June 22, 2008 in the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street. All artists residing within 250 miles of Erie are invited to enter works not previously exhibited in the Erie area. A total of $10,000 in awards is offered, including $2,000 in juror’s cash [PR.com - January 25, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/69184 http://www.pr.com/press-release/68953 Educators from Erie County can find the cure for their cabin fever at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street, on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 from 4:30-7 p.m. Educators from all disciplines and age levels can earn Act 48 credit. “The Cabin Fever Getaway is an opportunity for educators of students in grades K-12 in all disciplines to familiarize themselves with the Erie Art Museum’s tour and educational programs, [PR.com - January 24, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/68953 http://www.pr.com/press-release/68322 The Erie Art Museum’s First Fridays program for preschool kids ages 3 to 6 is slated for Friday, Feb. 1, 10-11 a.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street with activities inspired from the Museum’s Zoo.Logic exhibit. First Fridays is a special program for 3-6 year olds and their families. Led by Museum staff, children and adults explore the art right in the galleries with storytelling, art-making and music. [PR.com - January 22, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/68322 http://www.pr.com/press-release/67049 Demonstrations, hands-on workshops, pizza. [PR.com - January 10, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/67049 http://www.pr.com/press-release/67050 New exhibition in Erie Art Museum's Main Gallery. [PR.com - January 10, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/67050 http://www.pr.com/press-release/67051 An evening of free admission to area galleries. [PR.com - January 10, 2008] Erie Art Museum http://www.pr.com/press-release/67051