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Explore Liquid Nitrogen, Homebrew, Cheese, and Bugs at the Museum’s Adult Swim: Science of Eats - Sept 30
Hands On Children’s Museum is once again offering playtime for adults at the museum with Adult Swim: Science of Eats – Friday, Sept 30 from 7-10 p.m. The late night event for adults 21+ is a chance to sample local bites & brews and learn about the science behind the foods we eat. - September 22, 2016 - Hands On Children's Museum
Michael Burges Behind the Glass
Michael Burges: “Behind The Glass,” premier Solo Show in New York, showcasing his Reverse Glass Paintings series. Employing his unique technique using gold and platinum leaf, Burges creates large works with an extraordinary color presence, aesthetic precision and visual impact. He explores the possibilities of color, space, their relationship as well as the effect it produces on the viewer and vice versa. - September 22, 2016 - JanKossen Contemporary
"Uonderland" by Raquel Paiewonsky at Peligro Amarillo / Santurce
New work explores landscape, architecture and social metaphor / fantasy - September 22, 2016 - Yellow Peril Gallery
AVANTE International Technology Presents Its Enhanced ASSET-GUARDIAN™ Security System
The ASSET-GUARDIAN™ is now complemented with the PROXI-SHIELD™ and MyGuide™ systems to enhance the experience of museum and exhibition visitors. PROXI-SHIELD™ is a component that provides sensor-based controlled line monitoring of acceptable approach distances to important arts-antiques-valuables being exhibited. MyGuide™ is a mobile App that provides an on-demand personal tour guide to art and other objects of interest. - September 21, 2016 - AVANTE International Technology, Inc.
Major Art Installation Revealed at Penn State University, The Behrend College
Higherglyphics is pleased to announce the news of its most extensive community project to date for the new AMIC building at Penn State University, The Behrend College. This project consists of six murals (covering 350 square feet) and two sculptures (one indoor, one outdoor). Not only are the individual works impressive, but the project as a whole is one of the most ambitious artistic undertakings in the region. - September 21, 2016 - Higherglyphics LLC
Composer and Painter Seek and Find Valuable Expression as Park’s October Artists in Residence
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s welcomes a pair of noted artists who will spend October as Artists-in-Residence at the Park. Byron Yasui, a composer and professional jazz musician, enthusiast and champion of the ‘ukulele as a serious instrument, and Professor Emeritus of Theory... - September 15, 2016 - National Parks Arts Foundation
New Artist Launches in Historic Lambertville, New Jersey Afia Dash - Art, Leather, Treasure Grand Opening
Afia Dash, a local artist and designer, has opened her new showroom, design space, and art gallery. The unique art gallery, studio space, and design showroom is located at 56 Coryell Street in the gorgeous town of Lambertville, NJ. - September 14, 2016 - Afia Dash
Bernie Taupin | 8 | Exhibition of New Assemblage Works
A tightly curated exhibition of new mixed media works by Bernie Taupin featured at KM Fine Arts Los Angeles. - September 09, 2016 - KM Fine Arts Los Angeles
Suh Jeong Min Solo Show: The Word of Prayer
Suh Jeong Min Solo Show, New York - September 09, 2016 - JanKossen Contemporary
Artlightenment Festival Announces 2016 Theme
Artlightenment takes place in November at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville and organizers have just announced theme for the 2016 event. - September 09, 2016 - Artlightenment
New Catholic University Aims to Renew Culture of Beauty
Pontifex University opens inaugural enrollment for its affordable and innovative Masters of Sacred Arts degree. - September 08, 2016 - Pontifex University
Aztec Ruins National Monument Welcomes Alternative Process Photographer as Inaugural 2016 Artist-in-Residence
The non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) in cooperation with the Aztec Ruins National Monument of the National Park Service, and with the support and cooperation with the Friends of Aztec Ruins announced today that Cate Sampson, a Louisiana-based art photographer will be the... - September 08, 2016 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Disturbingly Beautiful
Announcing the Horror Art Show of Audra Phillips at Dark Delicacies, Burbank, CA - September 05, 2016 - Audra Phillips - Artist
"Stitching Mona" and "Manuscript:Word Drawings" by Jessica Deane Rosner at Yellow Peril
Two distinct exhibits by Jessica Deane Rosner, featuring an “intensely personal” installation about her mother’s state of mind and 13 narrative drawings about an unexpected crisis. - September 01, 2016 - Yellow Peril Gallery
MasterPeace Organizes Painting 30 Walls Simultaneously on Peace Day, Marking It One of the Biggest Art Projects of Its Kind
MasterPeace Gives a Powerful Peace Statement Transforming Walls of Separation in 30 Cities Into Walls of Connection in Celebration of the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2016 - September 01, 2016 - MasterPeace
North Sea Diver Moves from Oil to Oils
"I want to ensure the story and personalities of the characters who work offshore aren't forgotten and that their memory survives all of us." -Pete Davies, artist and ex North Sea diver. - August 31, 2016 - Pete Davies Art
Announcing Artist David Hunter Demonstrating the Art of Etchings at Seaside Art Gallery, September 2 - 5, 2016
Rembrandt made over 300 etchings...each one brilliantly translating his remarkable use of light, air and space. Picasso, Chagall and Rouault were famous for them too. - August 31, 2016 - Seaside Art Gallery
Cleveland Gallery Owner Encourages Vandalism
Althea Jones, owner of The Black House Gallery, is inviting the public to come out and "vandalize" her gallery on September 10th and 11th from 10am to 2pm as part of an event titled Spray Days. During Spray Days, participants are encouraged to bring spray paint and leave their marks on... - August 25, 2016 - The Black House Gallery
Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents Hunt Slonem: Fauna
LRFA Announces Debut Solo Exhibition & Lecture by Internationally Known Artist in Dallas, Texas - August 20, 2016 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
MAC Fine Art 19th Anniversary Sale
Celebrate MAC Fine Art's 19th anniversary with huge savings. This is an opportunity to take advantage of incredible discounts on some of their most talented and best selling artists. - August 20, 2016 - MAC Fine Art
Atlanta Artist Corey Barksdale Selected as Muralist for Dr. King Monument Project Funded by Georgia Tourism Product Development Grant
Dublin Downtown Development Authority and Visit Dublin GA announced today that Corey Barksdale, a nationally recognized Georgia artist, has been selected as the muralist for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - August 16, 2016 - Corey Barksdale
Karen Hawkins & Sydney Yeager: BEYOND CHAOS
Acclaimed Houston gallery, Laura Rathe Fine Art, announces the exhibition "Beyond Chaos," featuring new paintings, sculptures, and installations by noted email Texas artist, Sydney Yeager and Karen Hawkins, with an opening reception on Saturday, September 10th, 6-9 PM at 2707 Colquitt Street. - August 14, 2016 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Summer Group Exhibition Featuring Carrie Johnson, Gordon Moore, and Kazimira Rachfal
Anita Rogers Gallery presents a group exhibition featuring works by Carrie Johnson, Gordon Moore and Kazimira Rachfal. The show will be on view from July 26 through September 6, 2016 at 77 Mercer Street, Suite 2N in New York City. - August 05, 2016 - Anita Rogers Gallery
Celestron Hosts First Ever "La Moonwalk" Charity Art Show and Full Moon Star Party Benefitting the Planetary Society and Freearts.org
Experience an evening of Moon-Inspired art and sounds from around the world; an interactive pop-up art show fusing art, entertainment, and science into one fun filled event. Celestron is extremely excited to bring to the city of Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area, LA MoonWalk, on Thursday,... - August 02, 2016 - Celestron
SCRAP is 40 Years Old and It's Time for a Party!
SCRAP, the world’s original creative reuse depot, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with two exciting and fun events: SCRAP40, a gala party, and RECLAIMED: elevating the art of reuse, a juried show of art made from reused materials. Both will take place in October. SCRAP40, a "fancy,... - July 30, 2016 - SCRAP
Modest Coffee Announces New Collaboration with Chicago Area Artists
The Modest Coffee team announced today a new collaborative series called “The Artist.” The idea behind the new series, as lead roaster Marcus Contaldo explains, “…is collaboration between artist and artisan. We ask our artist to create the artwork for the front label and we... - July 29, 2016 - Modest Coffee
Confluence: Twelve Collaborations at The Morgan Conservatory
Confluence: Twelve Collaborations merges the work of accomplished papermakers with select artists August 12th - September 16th - July 29, 2016 - The Morgan Conservatory
Orders & Medals Society of America is Coming to Pittsburgh
The annual convention of the Orders & Medals Society of America is coming to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in about five weeks time. Commonly known as OMSA, members of the numismatic/ faleristic specialty group collect, research and preserve award medals of all kinds, military and civilian,... - July 28, 2016 - Orders & Medals Society of America
"Visible Forces" by Rodrigo Nava at Peligro Amarillo / Santurce
Nava to present small-scale studies of his expanded forms, a series of collagraph prints and frescos inspired by textures and shapes of vessels and other objects of his home and studio. - July 28, 2016 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Autumn de Forest Seeks to Helps Others with Paintings with Exhibit in Stone Harbor, NJ
The abstract artwork of 14-year-old Autumn de Forest has been compared to Master artists. Even more impressive and just as extraordinary as her art, is this young artist’s sincere compassion to help others through her craft. Ocean Galleries welcomes the talented Autumn de Forest for a remarkable August exhibition. Autumn’s time at the shore will allow the compassionate youth to once again support an important local organization, the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children. - July 27, 2016 - Ocean Galleries
Avondale Arts Alliance to Create Pop Up Art Park, The ArtLot
The Avondale Arts Alliance in Avondale Estates, GA. is developing a pop up art park called The ArtLot. The only one of its kind in Georgia, it's slated to open in August. The park will showcase art installations from local artists, musical and spoken word performances, movies and other programming. - July 22, 2016 - Avondale Arts Alliance
Mushot™ is a New App Transforms the Idea of Photo Sharing Into a Competitive Game
Try out Mushot, the new museum photo sharing game that lets you take photos in any of the 30 participating museums and see it compete with other photos. Mushot™ Where Your Photo Has a Meaning. - July 12, 2016 - Mushot
Connecticut Artist Rita Paradis Accepted for 10th Time in the Colored Pencil Society's International Exhibition
While it is an accomplishment to be accepted into any art exhibition, multiple acceptances into national and international shows makes a rather strong point that an artist is a master of his or her craft. “Rita Paradis is a true master of colored pencil,” says Joan Pilarczyk, Director of Artsplace. - July 11, 2016 - ArtParadise
Art Paradise and Petals & Paws Team Up for "Paint Your Pet" Art Class Series in West Hartford, CT
Art Paradise and Petals & Paws team up for "Paint Your Pet" art class series in West Hartford, CT. Join National Award Winning Artist Rita Paradis for a special art class series and learn how to create a work of beauty honoring your very own beloved cat, dog, bird, hedge hog, or... - July 11, 2016 - ArtParadise
"The Intimate Collection" by Kathryn Parker Almanas at Yellow Peril
Exhibition includes sewn works and photographs that explore "the pleasures and confusion of intimacy and the body." - July 10, 2016 - Yellow Peril Gallery
9-Year Old Budding Artist, Alayna Zaid to Showcase Her Artworks at Sublime Galleria
Young and talented, 9-year old Alayna Zaid is all set to showcase her collection of artworks titled "Imaginarium" at Sublime Galleria, UB City. This confident youngster started painting at the tender age of three and has now succeeded in creating her first complete collection - a series... - July 09, 2016 - Sublime Art Galleria
A Kickstarter to Help Prioritize Your Creative Time
Time management is challenging for most artists, designers, musicians and freelancers. A new kickstarter will prioritize passions and make the most of each week. Back the project to reserve a planner and get listed in the directory. We all have many layers of responsibilities, projects and ideas that need to fit into our week. By focusing on what concrete goals we can reasonably accomplish and rewarding ourselves with visual accolades, we can reinforce productivity. - July 09, 2016 - Danielle Festa
Try Your Hand at Silk Painting While Creating Your Own Mandala at the Price Center
Artists Ruby Dale Austin and Gigi Mederos are pleased to announce a new Silk Mandala Painting Workshop they will be offering at the Price Center on Monday, July 18, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The Price Center is located at 222 W. San Antonio Street in San Marcos TX. Anyone interested should go to rioclarostudio (dot) com and search on Workshops & Classes or go to Facebook and search /rioclarostudio –– reminder the class is limited to 12 adults only. - July 09, 2016 - Rio Claro Studio
Carole A. Feuerman | Perception | KM Fine Arts Los Angeles
Solo exhibition of new miniature, life-size, and monumental hyperrealist sculptures by Carole A. Feuerman. - July 09, 2016 - KM Fine Arts Los Angeles
Marc Chagall in Israel - Rare, Authenticated, Original, Never-Before-Released Prints Collection of Marc Chagall Photos by David Rubinger
Jerusalem Publishing Atelier is proud to publish, for the first time ever, a rare art collection based on the up-close and personal pictures of Marc Chagall, captured by Israel’s legendary photographer, David Rubinger. - July 08, 2016 - Jerusalem Publishing Atelier
Igor Iankovskyi Has Announced the Winners of IVth National Children’s Drawing Contest "Ukraine: the Way to Peace!"
The Ukrainian House has accommodated the solemn prize-awarding ceremony of the IVth National children’s drawing contest, conducted by the Igor Iankovskyi charity foundation “Initiative for the Future” for the fourth year in a row. - July 08, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
New Exhibit Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Ray Gun
The Classic Toy Museum in Burlingame, California is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the "ray gun." The toy ray gun exhibit opens officially on July 12, 2016. - July 08, 2016 - Classic Toy Museum
Child Prodigy, Autumn de Forest, Returns to Stone Harbor, NJ
“Autumn de Forest – The Journey Continues” opens at Ocean Galleries on Friday, August 5 and runs through Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, with all artwork available for acquisition. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Autumn de Forest when she signs purchased artwork from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6, and from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 7. - July 07, 2016 - Ocean Galleries
Provincetown Artist Shania LeClaire Riviere Continues to Capture Attention with Visual and "Drag Fusion" Art
Internationally lauded visual and "drag fusion" artist Shania LeClaire Riviere continues an eclectic year of art that has already included an Orlando Tribute which he shared with legendary film director John Waters; a tribute painting selected for Solidarity Through Pride in Boston; several shows of his My Weekend in Provincetown series of drawings and watercolors. He continues with #ARTONSHANIA, 8@8 art events at acclaimed 8 Dyer Hotel and a preview of new prints at AMP. - July 05, 2016 - ARTONSHANIA
Orders & Medals Society of America Annual Convention in Pittsburgh, PA August 11-14, 2016
The annual convention of the Orders & Medals Society of America is coming to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in about five weeks time. Commonly known as OMSA, members of the numismatic/ faleristic specialty group collect, research and preserve award medals of all kinds, military and civilian,... - July 02, 2016 - Orders & Medals Society of America
A. Lucille Bradburn Recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
A. Lucille Bradburn of Clovis, New Mexico has been recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of art. About A. Lucille Bradburn Ms. Bradburn has over 50 years experience in the art... - June 23, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Paramount Café Will Unveil Alley Wall Art Project to Kick Off Meet in the Street
Paramount Café will unveil Denver’s latest urban wall art at this weekend’s Meet in the Street, 16th Street Mall’s summer celebration of all things Downtown Denver. Commissioned by the restaurant, in collaboration with design company Ink Monstr, the Downtown Denver... - June 22, 2016 - Premier Ventures Inc.
International Artists Deliver an Amazing Art Exhibition..
The International Gallery of the Arts (IGOA) was honoured to host this month's “All Scapes” online art exhibition. The exhibition featured various depictions of scenery, from monuments to landscapes, seascapes and more. They received an amazing collection of art from very talented... - June 21, 2016 - International Gallery Of The Arts- IGOA
Artists Use Their Creativity to Create Art, Careers and Community
The Becoming Artist Movement brings together contemporary art, spirituality and practical, money-making strategies to leverage an artist’s inherent creativity and help them to have a powerful impact in the world. - June 18, 2016 - Jessica Serran
The Erie Art Museum Presents a New Main Gallery Exhibition on July 27, 2016: "I Think I Found It Upside Down," a Solo Exhibition by Dietrich Wegner
"I Think I Found It Upside Down" Solo exhibition by Dietrich Wegner. Main Gallery. July 27 – November 20, 2016. The ephemeral beauty of a mushroom cloud is frightening; it floats, delicate and blooming, but chaotic and utterly destructive. It is this conflicted experience—a contradiction between what our eyes enjoy and what our mind knows—that Dietrich Wegner’s work evokes in the viewer. - June 18, 2016 - Erie Art Museum