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African American Entrepreneurial Librarian Launches Creative Multimedia Production Company and Website
bookista media group, an African American woman owned business, launches new website bookistamediagroup.tk, devoted to introducing multimedia projects and resources designed for 21st century life-long learners. The website will offer an engaging experience for current and future patrons and clients. - May 09, 2018 - bookista media group
Josef Kote in Stone Harbor Over Memorial Day Weekend - Exhibit at Ocean Galleries to Feature All New Art
Ocean Galleries kicks off Memorial Day weekend with Josef Kote, who returns to Stone Harbor, NJ for the second consecutive year, bringing a new collection of dramatic paintings, including many site-specific, nautical pieces. Guests can meet Kote at receptions from 7-10 PM on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27, 2018. “Josef Kote – Harmony in White,” opens Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28, with all artwork available for acquisition. Exhibit hours are 10-10 Friday to Sunday, 10-5 Monday. - May 08, 2018 - Ocean Galleries
“Spring-Time Romance” Painting by Seattle Artist Sparks Controversy
Pictures of a work of art on display at the online gallery Sea See Gallery in Seattle are sparking controversy on social media. The painting, titled, “Spring-Time Romance,” has been shocking audiences with its very graphic, disturbing, bitter take on the politics of the day with its two... - May 03, 2018 - Sea See Gallery
Artist Willy Bo Richardson Announces Museum Acquisition, Solo Show at Richard Levy Gallery
The Albuquerque Museum is acquiring the first painting of Richardson’s current multi-decade series, "Number 1," 1999 for their permanent collection. The museum’s art collection features artists living in or influenced by the region and includes masterworks by Georgia O'Keeffe, Raymond Jonson, Fritz Scholder, and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. To celebrate the acquisition, Richard Levy Gallery in Albuquerque, will be hosting a solo exhibition. - May 03, 2018 - Willy Bo Richardson
JoAllyn Archambault Named a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Top 10 Member
JoAllyn Archambault, of Arlington, Virginia, has recently been named a 2018 Top 10 Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who. This distinction has been bestowed in honor of her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - May 02, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
ARTIANA South Asian Art Online Auction, No Buyer’s Premium, 10-14 May 2018
ARTIANA’s upcoming auction of Classical, Modern and Contemporary paintings and sculptures from the South Asian region will be held online on May 10-14 at www.artiana.com, with previews at their Downtown Dubai viewing gallery. The auction begins on May 10 at 6pm UAE time and will close on May... - May 01, 2018 - ARTIANA
Caterpillar Gains Confidence with Transformation in New Children’s Book
Dog Ear Publishing reviews a new illustrated children’s book starring a caterpillar who’s not happy with his appearance. - April 30, 2018 - Dog Ear Publishing
Capullo, Steranko, Grell, Horn Headline Artist Alley at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, May 17-20
Kurt Lehner, Jonathan Glapion, Ben Caldwell, Bob Camp, Arthur Suydam, Bob Camp, Stuart Sayger Among other Superstar Creators at Pennsylvania Convention Center; Creative Stage to Feature Demonstrations, Discussions all Weekend. - April 26, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ
Lou Jordan, LWS Recognized as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Lou Jordan of New Orleans, Louisiana has been recognized as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of fine arts. About Louise (Lou) Jordan, LWS Lou Jordan is an Artist... - April 25, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
National Park Invites Public to Xiomaro's Reception and Illustrated Talk on George Washington
The museum at New Jersey’s Morristown National Historical Park invites the public to a free reception with refreshments and an illustrated artist talk on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The event celebrates the debut solo exhibition George Washington’s Headquarters:... - April 23, 2018 - Xiomaro Art Studio
Bloomex Named Official Floral Sponsor of Koffler Centre for the Arts
Bloomex Canada is proud to announce being named the Official Floral Sponsor for Koffler Centre for the Arts in Toronto. The partnership will see Bloomex provide flowers for major events such as The Dorothy Shoichet Lecture Series with Fran Lebowitz taking place April 21-22, 2018. They also... - April 22, 2018 - Bloomex
Fusion Art Announces the Winners of Its 6th Quarterly International Open Art Exhibition
Fusion Art's 6th International Quarterly Open Art Exhibition Winners are Nelson Hee (Traditional), Brigitte Thiele (Digital Art & Photography) and Douglas Aja (3-Dimensional). - April 21, 2018 - Fusion Art
Prop and Scenery Lights Introduces the New Ocean Blue LED Bulb Effects Light Kit for Water Theming Special Effects Lighting
Prop and Scenery Lights, LLC (PSL) is excited to release the Ocean Blue LED bulb with cable socket. A low powered light source for creating water effects in themed environments. - April 20, 2018 - Prop and Scenery Lights, LLC
Playworld Pictures' Young Adult Novel "Lost in Time" Inspires Youth to Learn About World History
Playworld Pictures, an award-winning feature film and television production company, will focus on young adult literature in 2018. CEO and Producer, William Garcia, a 30 year veteran of journalism, filmmaking, and television will bring his Suncoast Emmy award-winning talent to young adult fiction... - April 17, 2018 - Playworld Pictures
Rodney Dangerfield Nominated for Best Celebrity/Fan Social Webby Award
"I tell ya, comedy is in my blood. I wish it was in my act." -Rodney Dangerfield - April 13, 2018 - Dangerfield Entertainment
Level Up Village is a Winner for The EdTech Digest Awards Program 2018
A pioneering provider of Global STEAM (STEM + arts) enrichment courses, Level Up Village (LUV), was selected as one of the winners for the EdTech Digest Awards Program in the 21st Century Skills category. The program recognizes people in and around education for outstanding contributions in... - April 05, 2018 - Level Up Village
Best Non-Profit Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best non-profit and advocacy Websites in the world will be named as part of the 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including advocacy, arts and non-profit websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. - April 04, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
Old Louisville is Celebrating the 7th Annual Springfest in Toonerville Trolley Park on May 19
Springfest is Old Louisville's biggest springtime festival and neighborhood market and is always free and open to the general public. Springfest kicks off at 10 a.m. and rocks, eats, and shops until 9 p.m. - April 04, 2018 - Toonerville Neighborhood Association
Art Exhibition: "Sense... Feeling It or Not"
This solo exhibition by Marco Caridad can be perceived beyond sight. - April 03, 2018 - Marco Caridad at Art & Design Gallery
The ArtsCenter Welcomes the 2018 Sacred Arts Tour to Carrboro
Tibetan Buddhist Monks from Drepung Gomang Monastery Construct Sand Mandala. - March 31, 2018 - The ArtsCenter
New Multimedia Digital Photo Book Shows Venice in a Whole New Light – "Reflections of Venice–Art and Beauty in the Water" Available Now on iBooks
New multimedia fine art photography digital book, "Reflections of Venice – Art and Beauty in the Water," available now in 51 iBooks Stores worldwide. "Reflections of Venice," by writer, photographer, videographer and designer, David C Phillips, is a very different view of Venice, and will open the eyes of any visitor, past or future, to aspects of the city not usually observed: a beautiful, rich media book and a great contribution to the literature on Venice, Italy, to photography and the arts. - March 29, 2018 - David C Phillips
York's Newest Art Exhibition Explores "Tales of the Sea"
York Fine Arts proudly presents "Tales of the Sea," a mixed exhibition of work that explores the myriad tales of the sea, told from the perspective of some of the country's leading marine artists. - March 29, 2018 - York Fine Arts
Rose-Lanoue Art Studio Returns to Starving Artist Festival
Notice of participation by Rose-Lanoue Art in annual event benefiting the feeding program offered by the Little Church of LaVillita. - March 27, 2018 - Rose-Lanoue Art Studio
Artist Grace Divine Brings Focus to the Virgin Mary’s Feast of Annunciation with Her Painting in Group Show
Artist Reminds Us of the Virgin Mary’s Impact on the World in an Art Show About Women - March 27, 2018 - Grace Divine Gallery
Artist Asks the Public to Make It a Day at the El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach California to Choose a Favorite Tribal Mask
Visit the El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach California and Enjoy a Variety of Tribal Masks Currently on Exhibit - March 26, 2018 - Grace Divine Gallery
Keeping the Lost Arts Alive; Local Buellton Artists Announce Collaboration
Location: Buellton, CA Date: April 14, 10-4 PM Art Show and Open House - 900 McMurray Road, Buellton, CA. featuring copper, leather and wood. This educational event is hosted by Edward Jorgensen, Brad Cooper with their friend, guest artist, Adria Chalfin. Planned are demonstrations and displays... - March 23, 2018 - Edward Jorgensen
Introducing LADYSCUMBAG: Archetype of Collective Fourth Wave Feminist Evolution
LADYSCUMBAG is a femme archetype that, until now, has not existed in the world. Committed to finding the morsel of self-interest in every situation, she will transform feminine presentation, sexuality, and perceived demureness and incompetence into weapons of mass destruction. This shift in... - March 21, 2018 - LADYSCUMBAG
Taste Taiwan, a Special Exhibit to Open at Taiwan Academy L.A: A Feast of Food Literature & Taiwanese Delicacies
Taiwan Academy in LA is holding an exhibit titled “Taste Taiwan: Taiwanese Delicacies and Food Literature,” open to public for free until April 23rd. During the exhibit, several interspersed public events will take place in the gallery, featuring food writers, TV personalities and radio host and scholars, to explore the nostalgia and cultural significance of Taiwanese delicacies, as well as to taste the food while enjoying the literary discussions surrounding the intricacies of food culture. - March 18, 2018 - Taiwan Academy
TFI Envision, Inc. Sponsors New CPTV Series: Museum Access
TFI Envision chose to become a sponsor of the new 1/2 hr. public television series “Museum Access” - which showcases America’s top museums with each episode focusing on a single museum. “We were thrilled to have an opportunity to become a sponsor of Museum Access that... - March 16, 2018 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Chartpak, Inc. Acquires Martin F. Weber Company & Martin Universal Design
Effective March 8, 2018, Chartpak, Inc. has signed a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement for the selected assets of Martin/F. Weber Co. ("MFW") and Martin Universal Design, Inc. ("MUD"), an American branded and private label manufacturer of artist color, mediums and supplies. The assets include, but are not limited to, inventory, machinery and equipment, intellectual property and its customer and artist base. - March 12, 2018 - Chartpak, Inc.
Charmed, Curated by Kyle Quinn, Presented by Raw Meat Collective at Yellow Peril
Explorative, Queer group show curated by Kyle Quinn, founder of Raw Meat Collective. - March 11, 2018 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Julie W. Ingram Honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Julie W. Ingram of Dallas, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 21 years in the field of entertainment. About Julie W. Ingram Julie Ingram is the CEO of Julie... - March 09, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Arival is the Marketing & Technology Conference for Tours, Activities & Attractions
Finally the Best Part of Travel Gets the Conference It Deserves; Arival: The In-Destination Event to be held September 24-27, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Registration for the second annual Arival is now open with Super Early Bird Pricing. Designed for attractions, activities providers and day tour operators, Arival is the only event of its kind supporting the third largest sector of the travel industry. - March 05, 2018 - Arival
The Divorce Dress - Candid Stories of Relationship Endings from Around the Globe
The Divorce Dress began as a photography, poetry and storytelling project in October of 2016 by Kay Hansen and Georgia Cantando. A collection of candid stories about relationship endings from around the globe. Two women, one dress, and an ambitious mission loosen stigmas that surround divorce, gender roles and belief systems through laughter, poetry, photography, and Divorce Dress exorcism...one human being at a time! - March 01, 2018 - The Divorce Dress
Legendary Street Artists Donating Iconic Work for "Art for Dogs" Auction Benefitting the Little Red Dog Rescue
The Little Red Dog, Inc. (TLRD) today announced it is partnering with legendary street artists for an exhibition and auction titled “Art for Dogs” at The Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach on Saturday, March 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. Proceeds from the event and auction will support... - February 28, 2018 - The Little Red Dog, Inc.
Artist Set to Unveil Campaign Poster
James Warhola Wants to Inject a Little Humor into Our Political Discourse. - February 22, 2018 - James Warhola
Shop Now Online at Galerie Q
Galerie Q has some very exciting news to announce. Galerie Q collection is available online for purchase and will ship to you anywhere in the world. Everyone loves the gift of art, now you can purchase art online by visiting our website and Facebook page. Take a look through Galerie Q's extensive collection and buy original paintings from the comfort of your own home. - February 18, 2018 - Galerie Q
The Landscape Architecture of Lawrence Halprin Opens in Dallas at NorthPark Center February 28, 2018 - April 30, 2018
Exhibition about influential San Francisco-based landscape architect features projects throughout the US, including Heritage Plaza in Downtown Fort Worth. - February 13, 2018 - Studio Outside
Fort Worth Community Arts Center Halprin and Fort Worth: Poetry in Place - Panel Discussion
Fort Worth Community Arts Center Presents Halprin and Fort Worth: Poetry in Place Panel Discussion with Charles Birnbaum, W. Mark Gunderson and Gwendolyn McGinn February 7, 2018, 6pm-8pm - February 05, 2018 - Studio Outside
National Park Service Presents Photography Exhibition on George Washington’s Headquarters to Celebrate Presidents Day
The museum at New Jersey’s Morristown National Historical Park kicks off Presidents Day with the debut solo exhibition George Washington’s Headquarters: Photographs by Xiomáro, curated by Jude M. Pfister, D.Litt, the park’s Chief of Cultural Resources. For a free limited edition exhibit ebook of photographs visit www.xiomaro.com. - January 31, 2018 - Xiomaro Art Studio
How to Create a Better World for Animals with Art
Seaside Art Gallery's Breathtaking "Animals in Art" Show Benefits Pets, February 3rd - 24th, 2018. - January 27, 2018 - Seaside Art Gallery
"Snowdrops and Suffragettes" at Holme Pierrepont Hall
The stunning 16th century manor house and gardens at Holme Pierrepont Hall are once again set to open to the public, on selected days from Sunday 4th February. - January 27, 2018 - Holme Pierrepont Hall
The Landscape Architecture of Lawrence Halprin to Open in FORT WORTH COMMUNITY ART CENTER on JANUARY 26 2018
Exhibition about influential San Francisco-based landscape architect features projects throughout the US, including Heritage Plaza in Downtown Fort Worth. - January 26, 2018 - Studio Outside
Atlas Galleries - The End of an Epoch Era
The last family-owned business on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is closing its doors after more than 50 years in the fine art business. - January 24, 2018 - Atlas Galleries
Revered NASA Engineer Visits Long Island to Inspire Students About Mars Exploration
Kobie Boykins, Mechanical Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is the Lead Designer of the Mars Exploration Rovers Currently in Space - January 24, 2018 - Cradle of Aviation Museum
Art Fort Lauderdale Adds a Series of Artist Talks Entitled artDIALOGUE to the Fair's Second Edition
Talks are free and open to the public and take place in the Captain's Quarters at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, January 24-28, 2018. - January 23, 2018 - Art Fort Lauderdale
OTTO NEUMANN: MODERN DEGENERATE at Rare Nest Gallery and State Street Gallery Through March 15th 2018. The Nazi's Labelled Him a "Degenerate" Artist But He Survived.
Otto Neumann’s (1895, Heidelberg - 1975, Munich) early work as an Expressionist painter and printmaker, evolved over 60 years. Neumann worked continuously even as he survived the Third Reich with his wife Hilde Rothschild, who was Jewish. Otto’s art was labeled “degenerate” by the Nazis (an automatic honorific). All of Neumann's work is imbued with a rare and strange intensity. In 2 major exhibitions, over 150 works / artifacts will be exhibited, complimented by receptions, lectures and events. - January 20, 2018 - Rare Nest Gallery
Art Fort Lauderdale Announces Participating Exhibitors for Second Edition - January 24-28, 2018
With Strong Returning Independent Artists, its first Gallery addition, a series of Artists Talks (artDIALOGUE) and artAUTO - a rare exotic car exhibit. Art Fort Lauderdale turns the traditional Art Fair model on its back and creates an artistic journey like no other on the backdrop of Fort Lauderdale's intracoastal waterways. - January 16, 2018 - Art Fort Lauderdale
Art Fort Lauderdale Announces Sponsors for Second Edition January 24 – 28 2018, Boarding at Bahia Mar Yachting Center
The Art Fair on the Water and Fort Lauderdale's only four-day Art Fair announces new and returning sponsors/partners for its second edition. - January 11, 2018 - Art Fort Lauderdale
Theology of Prince by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Even though Prince was an internationally renowned artist, little is known about the impact of religion and spirituality on his music and artistic expression. Through this Call for Submissions on the Theology of Prince, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities will curate and publish art, poems, essays, and academic papers from a variety of religious, spiritual, and theological perspectives. - January 09, 2018 - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities