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Vital Spaces Takes on 3rd Studio Location in Fashion Outlets
Vital Spaces announces new affordable artist spaces at the Fashion Outlets Santa Fe on the City's Southside. - October 07, 2020 - Vital Spaces
artHYPE Presents Michael MP Griffin - This MASKerade
A solo exhibition featuring Michael MP Griffin's impasto expressionist paintings and works on paper at artHYPE's reopening in North Hollywood, California. Open by appointment September 15 - October 31, 2020. - October 06, 2020 - artHYPE
Afrofuturism and the Black Speculative Arts - a Three-Part Virtual Series, 2nd Sundays, 2 pm (PST) October – December 2020
The Afrofuturism and Black Speculative Arts virtual series takes place on October 11, November 8, and December 13, the second Sundays of each month at 2pm (PST), 3pm (MT), 4pm (CST), and 5pm (EST).The October and November portions of the series are roundtable discussions, while the December program is the reading of poetry of an Afrofuturist immersion and is curated. - October 02, 2020 - Kim McMillon, Inc.
New Book Accuses Science Elites of Suppressing Research Findings They do Not Like
A new book entitled, “Taboo Knowledge: What Leaders of Science, Religion, & Politics Don’t Want You to Know” presents research findings that show the basic tenet of Scientific Materialism is false. The Kindle edition will be free to download October 2, 3, and 4. - October 02, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
Crazee Comics Launches First Kickstarter for New Comic Series Catch The Crazees
When two podcasters make a deal to make their podcast the number one podcast in the world, they summon the help of something supernatural and quickly learn the truth to the old adage: be careful what you wish for, lest it come true. - September 29, 2020 - Crazee Comics
Cabernet Candles Co. Presents Delaware’s First Wine and Wax Event October 24, 2020
Cabernet Candles Co. will present Delaware’s first luxury candle making and wine tasting launch event, taking place at Studio On Market, 219 N. Market St. Wilmington, DE 19801 on October 24, 2020 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm featuring an array of wines from local and international brands. Owner... - September 29, 2020 - Cabernet Candles
Art Has No Rules Presented by Blink Group Fine Gallery and Contemporary Art Projects USA
The world may be in a global pandemic mindset but that will not stop the power of art. The only Pop Up Art show in Miami, “Art have no Rules” presented by Blink Group Fine Gallery and Contemporary Art Projects USA. COVID-19 may think that it has taken over our lives, but it has not, art... - September 27, 2020 - Contemporary Art Projects USA
Avanguardian Gallery Present Digital Portative Technology Installation by Vanja Stankovic
Avanguardian Gallery proudly present Vanja Stankovic's doctoral artistic project with free preview on their website on 3 October 2020 from 7pm BST (8pm CET). Digital portative technology: bodily displaying-identity image, multimedia spatial installation deals with issues of body and identity,... - September 27, 2020 - Avanguardian Limited
COLORME Art Spa Addresses Pandemic Anxiety with Live Art Webinars
Murrow offers "Art to Go" packages to people everywhere. From DIY birthday party art packages to coloring name cards, Her custom-made, hand-crafted art creations can surely be the spark that lifts the dreary at-home spirits in 2020. Folks stuck at home in this COVID-19 era can get Murrow’s artistic creations digitally delivered or post mailed directly to them. Recently featured in the Scottsdale Progressive Murrow moves people into creating art pieces that speak to the soul. - September 25, 2020 - COLORME Art Spa
Color Marketing Group Previews 2021+ Regional Key Colors
The 2021+ Regional Key Color preview by Color Marketing Group, the leading international association of color design professionals, was revealed earlier this month. Comprised of 4 Key Colors, including a pale blue, a dark saturated violet, a vibrant red, and a warm neutral with a red undertone,... - September 24, 2020 - Color Marketing Group
Las Vegas Photographer Christian Purdie Uses Off-Camera Flash for Daytime Photo Session
Photography isn’t about the latest camera or equipment, it is about lighting. Literally the word photography is derived from Greek roots. from the Greek words phos, (genitive: phōtós) meaning “light,” and graphê meaning “drawing or writing.” - September 24, 2020 - Christian Purdie Photography
All the Way to Hell Launches Experiment in Climate Change Activism
All the Way to Hell is an activist art project for disrupting fossil fuel development on private land in the United States. All the Way to Hell owns a small mineral property in Oklahoma. Oil and gas developers have come knocking. The project is giving away its mineral rights to as many people as possible. This aggressive fragmentation of the property will inhibit fossil fuel interest in it. The aim is to make mineral rights as inconvenient and expensive to acquire as possible. - September 22, 2020 - All the Way to Hell
Las Vegas Portrait Photographer Christian Purdie Takes a New Spin on Portraits for Online Dating
Creating a natural look to a professional photography session is one of Christian’s specialties. He’s been working with people for more than a decade to help them create an online dating profile that they can be proud of and to potential find that special someone. - September 21, 2020 - Christian Purdie Photography
Black Theatre Festival Issues a Worldwide Call for Healing Through the Arts
The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival (ABTF) is pleased to announce its 2020 Theatre-At-Home Experience, a virtual four-day call to connect communities and move the conversation towards healing through the arts. The full schedule includes award-winning performances from all over the world, two town... - September 21, 2020 - Atlanta Black Theatre Festival
Intrigue, Terrorism, History, Art and the Secrets of the Church Collide in the New Thriller "Upon This Rock"
A gay American couple in Italy investigate the suicide of a cleric in the picturesque city of Orvieto -- and find themselves plunged into a conspiracy that may destroy the Catholic Church -- in the stunning new thriller, "Upon This Rock." - September 16, 2020 - Linden Publishing
Sugarmat Gets "Sassy" with New Collection Featuring Illustrator Kendra Dandy
Sugarmat Launches New Eight-Piece Collection in Celebration of National Yoga Month and in Support of BLM - September 15, 2020 - Sugarmat
Leading Artists from Across the World Come Together for African Painted Dog Conservation
Launching on Tuesday 15 September, a Global Art Fundraiser "LYCAON – Artists for Painted Dogs" features over 30 international artists and photographers, who have come together to raise awareness and funds globally, for the endangered African Painted Dog (aka Painted Wolves or African Wild Dogs). A century ago, approximately 500,000 Painted Dogs roamed the African continent. Less than 6,600 including around 700 breeding pairs, remain in the wild today. - September 15, 2020 - Artists for Painted Dogs
Celebrating the Launch of Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy! International Illustration Contest 2020
From September 10, Celsys will open submissions for the International Illustration Contest 2020 to artists worldwide to celebrate the release of Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy on August 21. The contest theme is “The cutest character in the Galaxy,” and creators of the winning artworks will receive cash prizes and other prizes. The contest is open to submissions until October 7. - September 14, 2020 - Celsys Inc.
The Heavy Co. New Mural in Santa Ana, Promoting Peace, Love and Unity During COVID-19
Today a new mural is added to Santa Ana off Grand Ave. & 4th street, The Heavy Collective announced immediately the new community mural in Santa Ana California. A gift to the community of Santa Ana to inspire love, peace and unity during these uncertain times. - September 09, 2020 - The Heavy
Blaze of Glory – Cheng Chung-Chuan Solo Exhibition
Powen Gallery is proud to present Cheng Chung-Chuan’s solo exhibition in Taipei. - September 06, 2020 - Powen Gallery
LA Design Festival Announces Presenting Sponsor, 2020 Award Recipients and Program
Virtual Festival Powered by Squarespace Fosters Creative Culture and Explores the Notion of “Design for the Future” - September 03, 2020 - LA Design Festival
Newport Trading is Delighted to Announce the Release of the New Book, "My Joyous Battles with Chess Villains" by David Lucky
The author is a FIDE Master who in the book analyzes 119 of his most exciting chess battles, and shares some of his unique discoveries at the chessboard. The book contains many exhilarating games with Grandmasters, International Masters, and other champions. Also included are unique articles showing a missed win in a previous World Championship and one of the top theoretical novelties. - September 02, 2020 - Newport Trading
Earthseed, a New Black Arts Alliance, Announced in Northern New Mexico
Earthseed, a New Black Arts Alliance Focused on Centering and Amplifying Black Voices in Northern New Mexico, Announces Launch, Call for Black Artists and Allies, and First Community Event. - September 02, 2020 - Vital Spaces
Organizers of Art Fort Lauderdale and the Award-Winning Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week Shift Gears to Focus on Promoting All the Art & Design Entities in the County
Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week scheduled for January 16-24, 2021 returns with the goal of highlighting everything Art & Design in Broward County in an optimistic post-COVID environment. - August 29, 2020 - Art Fort Lauderdale
BurlesqueGalaxy.com Prepares for Blast Off
Mission Briefing: To be the first virtual destination for burlesque professionals and the people who love them. Official launch Friday, September 25 with the pilot episode of “The Big Sh’Bang,” a burlesque show/sitcom hybrid set in space. BurlesqueGalaxy.com is a new venture created by burlesque and entertainment industry veterans to unite, support, and elevate the global burlesque community. - August 28, 2020 - BurlesqueGalaxy.com
√K Contemporary Presents Kiyoshi Hamada’s 3rd Major Solo Exhibition, “Strata of Memory -Light and Shadow-"
√K Contemporary is proud to present Kiyoshi Hamada’s third major solo exhibition, “Strata of Memory -Light and Shadow-” from September 19 (Sat) to October 24 (Sat), 2020. This exhibition will present approximately 30 works, with a diverse selection of large to small scaled... - August 28, 2020 - SEI-RIN Co., Ltd.
The Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association Announces a Strategic Partnership with Masterworks.io
The Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Masterworks.io. Masterworks.io is an exclusive community of fine art investors, opening up a new asset class that makes it possible to invest in blue-chip art for a fraction of the normal price. Blue-chip... - August 21, 2020 - Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association
Kashima Arts Special Exhibition Series: 1st Edition “The Lineage of Modern Japanese Art”
This Autumn, Kashima Arts will host “The Lineage of Modern Japanese Art” from September 12 (Sat.) to September 22 (Tues.), 2020. Approximately 40 exhibited works will be available for viewing and purchase. Free admission. As part of the Kashima Arts Special Exhibition Series, this exhibition will be the first of three special art sales exhibitions that will run from Autumn to Winter, 2020. - August 20, 2020 - Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.
ARIDO Presenting a Multi Billion Dollar Collection in Tribute to Lorenzo Soria Hollywood Foreign Press Association President During Venice Film Festival 2020
Founded by a scion descendant of the Maimonides, a prominent 11th century family, that set sail to South East Asia bringing gems and luxury goods back to Europe, Jesse Raphael & celebrity guru Thomas Chappell, a world class designer with a background in fashion, art and history. - August 19, 2020 - ARIDO Jewelry
Artlita LLC Hires Six Employees During Pandemic
Artlita LLC today announced the hiring of six employees, the first for the startup art gallery that offers art for both purchase and lease. This milestone is a major move for Artlita on its mission to elevate emerging artists in the Southern California and Baja California regions. “Having... - August 10, 2020 - Artlita LLC
From the smARTist 2.0 Library, Presenting: How to Keep Grief, Illness, and Loss from Derailing Your Art
"How to Keep Grief, Illness, and Loss from Derailing Your Art" gives artists and creative entrepreneurs a roadmap to move forward when feeling overwhelmed with life and dealing with a broken spirit. - August 05, 2020 - Ariane Goodwin | smARTist®
Zero Empty Spaces Partners with Westfield Broward on "Black Voices" Exhibit
Landmark South Florida mall, with one of the only commission-free art galleries in South Florida, works with Zero Empty Spaces team to curate exhibit celebrating Black-themed works. - August 05, 2020 - Zero Empty Spaces
River Tree Arts Presents "Small Works Fundraiser" September 4 - 7, 2020 / Virtual and In-Person Event
The event will feature over 60 talented, local artists and over 80 pieces of art. 100% of proceeds will benefit River Tree Arts Non-Profit Community Arts Center in Kennebunk, Maine. - August 01, 2020 - River Tree Arts
Breathtaking New Artwork Collection by Josef Kote on Display at Ocean Galleries
Artist returns with new 2020 collection inspired by the Jersey Shore. - July 30, 2020 - Ocean Galleries
Ventura Artists’ Union Member Audra Lucas Featured in 805 Living
“Times are tough,” writes 805 Living magazine’s Joan Tapper, “but artists will be artists.” The statement speaks to the unstoppable force of art, and is the opening sentence from the publication’s recent feature titled Creativity Unbound. The article highlights... - July 24, 2020 - Ventura Artists' Union
A New and Unique Perspective Into the Contemporary Art Psyche: Modern Glitch Artist Golareh Safarian Joins Saatchi Art
A haunting nostalgia for classic fine art styles like impressionism, expressionism and surrealism meets digital disruption, pixilation, photorealism and graffiti in Golareh’s visual poems, available now at Saatchi Art. - July 23, 2020 - Golareh Safarian
Unsung African American Who Fought to Defend the Declaration of Independence Revealed
Extraordinarily rare items reveal that an African American man was the first person to die in The American Revolutionary War. Some of the First to Fight for American Independence were also African American. - July 16, 2020 - Eric C. Caren Collection
Albert Bros., Inc.’s “Metal Into Treasure” Recycled Materials Sculpture Competition
Albert Bros., Inc. (ABI) a 5th-generation owned and operated metal recycling company in Waterbury, is challenging all professional artists from the Greater Waterbury Area to create a sculpture using recycled metal components provided by ABI. Each sculpture will include different grades of steel,... - July 16, 2020 - Albert Bros. Inc.
"Listen" - Compelling and Timely New Work by New England-Based Artist Alexander Morris
A prescient new series by New England-based artist was recently featured at AS220's main gallery and is available for exhibition and purchase. This series is timely, topical, and transcendent. - July 16, 2020 - Alexander Morris Art
The African American Experience, The Pride, The Prejudice, The Proof is in Sotheby’s NY Current Auction
"The Black Edison," Granville Woods 1880's papers; "Cumbo," The unsung African American patriot who fought for Independence, recognized by a Signer of The Declaration of Independence; Frederick Douglass' fiery eloquence, as expressed in his own 1852 newspaper; and 1930's lynching. 3 centuries of rare and raw Black historical documents, amongst other rare American history, currently at Sotheby's NY, through July 21. - July 15, 2020 - Eric C. Caren Collection
Viewing Room Now Open for Jill Krutick's “Turning Points,” a Visual Diary of the Artist's Painting Series
Abstract expressionist painter Jill Krutick of Jill Krutick Fine Art, is launching an inaugural virtual summer art exhibition, “Turning Points,” which debuts today. Krutick’s online showroom -- “Viewing Room” -- provides a virtual gallery experience comprising a visual diary of the artists’ painting series created during her lifetime. - July 11, 2020 - Jill Krutick Fine Art
Blind Spot: James Ming–Hsueh Lee Solo Exhibition
Powen Gallery is proud to present James Ming-Hsueh Lee's solo exhibition in Taipei. The show will be held from July 11th to August 9th. James Ming-Hsueh Lee, born in 1978 in Taiwan, currently resides in Taipei. He had won the first prize of the Taipei Art Awards 2005 and obtained his Ph.D. in Arts... - July 11, 2020 - Powen Gallery
Dr. Marc Nader of Faith In God Publishing Group Released the Academic Book "Failed Nations and Communities" to Help Developing Countries and Low Income Neighborhoods
The Academic Book "Failed Nations and Communities" (The Second Mental Independence) has been designed to help developing countries and low income neighborhoods to adopt commendable behavior. The law of cause and effect, bad choices have led to their decline. Such comportment must be changed before any betterment can be perceived. Now available in both French and English on Amazon. After this release, Scholars' Mind Alliance was created. - July 07, 2020 - Faith In God Publishing Group
Award-Winning Artist Debuts at Attleboro Arts Museum
Abstract artist selected for participation in Attleboro Arts Museum's online exhibition, showcasing his signature thickly-textured and layered marking. In newer work displayed at Attleboro's online show, Alexander Morris displays his trademark resonance and artistic intensity to east-coast art community. - July 05, 2020 - Alexander Morris Art
Portion of Blue Shark Vodka Sales to Benefit the Wyland Foundation
Blue Shark Vodka, the original coastal Carolina sweet corn vodka, announced Wednesday the brand would launch the second phase of its partnership with conservation artist Wyland by donating $1 from every bottle sold to the Wyland Foundation. World-renowned ocean muralist Wyland, designed a... - July 03, 2020 - Daytoon, Inc.
Oakland Art Murmur Announces a New Board Member
Working together to further a vision of Oakland as a thriving art ecosystem and creative economy. Oakland Art Murmur announced that Tayleur Crenshaw will be joining the organization as member of the Board of Directors, effective June 15, 2020. - July 03, 2020 - Oakland Art Murmur, Inc.
York Fine Arts Presents Its Newest Exhibition, "Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire"
York Fine Arts announces its fifth annual solo exhibition of original paintings by Yorkshire artist Clare Haley, inspired by the raw, dramatic beauty of landscape and light. - July 03, 2020 - York Fine Arts
In New Fundraising Effort, Herberger Theater Gives Donors a Surprise Bonus
On pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Phoenix landmark Herberger Theater has embarked on an unusual, even memorable, fundraising effort to support ongoing and future expenses. - July 01, 2020 - Biltmore Portrait Studios
Zero Empty Spaces (ZES) Expands to Palm Beach County with New Location at Crocker Partners-Managed Boca Center
Affordable artist studio initiative Zero Empty Spaces partners with Crocker Partners to open its first location in Palm Beach county. - June 30, 2020 - Zero Empty Spaces
Female Led Revenge Western "Vengeance Turns" 4-Part Serialized Radio Show Releases Chapter 1 on July 4, 2020
Cabin Fever Radio recorded this originally for live audiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic while the actors and their audience were all confined for health and safety. The Radio Show version was mixed over several weeks immediately upon conclusion of the live readings. - June 27, 2020 - Cabin Fever Radio