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overstockArt.com Executives to Speak at the 2013 eTail West Conference
CEO and President David Sasson and VP of Development and Marketing Amitai Sasson Will Speak at the Session “Evolving the Customer Experience, Products and Retail Industry as a Whole Using Cutting-Edge, Transformative Mobile Apps” on Thursday, Feb. 28. - February 24, 2013 - overstockArt.com
Audio Chemists Institute & Paris Street Gallery Launch
Audio Chemists, LLC and Paris Street Gallery will be hosting an official launch event to celebrate the opening of an arts and culture center. Event will highlight the launch of the Audio Chemists Institute, a DJ and electronic music production instructional program. The Institute will be run by the Audio Chemists, a young, diverse team of DJs and audio producers whose mission is to bring joy and inspiration to music enthusiasts and to those who seek to optimize their creativity through music. - February 23, 2013 - Audio Chemists LLC
Print Icon Moves in a Gilded Direction with Art, Printing, Gift and Decor Items
Boutiques will showcase signature heritage printing offerings and on-site gilding services alongside a curated collection of unique, design-inspired gifts. - February 23, 2013 - Print Icon
Vecchiato Commissions The First in the World 360° 3D Sculpture Mapping Live
The video of the multimedia experiment on a Vecchiato artist Rabarama’s sculpture broadcasted by NHK national Japanese television and by Wowow channel, Japan. - February 22, 2013 - Vecchiato Art Galleries
Workhouse Arts Center and SmartWeb Marketing Team Up to Win a Google Grant for Building Online Awareness
Google has awarded a Google Grant to the Workhouse Arts Center, a 501c3 nonprofit arts center located in the historic former prison in Lorton, Virginia. SmartWeb Marketing, a Google AdWords consulting services firm, will manage the Google Grant, a $10,000 per month, in-kind advertising donation... - February 18, 2013 - SmartWeb Marketing, LLC
Sublime Galleria Brings Kaleidoscope – a Collection of Abstract Art by Aparna Ganesh
The exhibition at the Sublime Art Galleria in UB City will be held between 15th Feb & 15th March, 2013. - February 18, 2013 - Sublime Art Galleria
PAC’s Louise Pharand at Art Dubai Next Month
Louise Pharand proudly accepts the gracious invitation by Art Dubai to attend its fair 19 - 23 March, 2013. - February 18, 2013 - Pharand Art
Young Writers Competition Awards to be Presented 2/21/2013 at Comer Museum in Sylacauga, Alabama
The Young Writers Short Story Competition Awards will be presented to the 3 winners at 6:30 pm. on Feb. 21, 2013 at the Isabel Comer Museum in Sylacauga Alabama. Judges for the contest are Shirley Ferguson, Cabot Barden, and Donna Rentfroe. - February 17, 2013 - Cabot Barden-Author
Alex Zwarenstein is Now Exclusively Represented by CJR Fine Arts
CJR Fine Arts are now the exclusive worldwide publisher of Alex Zwarenstein. - February 16, 2013 - CJR Fine Arts
Executive Director of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association Announced
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association has announced the selection of Jerry Fleagle to assume the duties of Executive Director of the Association. "It was very important to the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association to have the input of the major stakeholders in this... - February 16, 2013 - Hoover Association
Perot Museum Guests Show Love for Sports Run Exhibit; Dallas Agency 900lbs of Creative Plays Key Role in "Crowd Favorite"
Sports Run Exhibit and Projection Mapping designed by 900lbs of Creative brings additional cool factor to Perot Museum of Nature and Science. - February 15, 2013 - 900lbs of Creative
Michelle Shocked Launches Marilyn Monroe Sheet Music Campaign with Valentine’s Day Gift “I Will be Loved” by Shocked Inspired by Monroe Portrait Gives Fans Rare Treat
Michelle Shocked publishes “I Will be Loved” score - inspired by Marilyn Monroe portrait by David Willardson - as sheet music to give fans rare treat for romantic V-Day holiday. The Marilyn Monroe score is part of a 10-part series of as-yet-unrecorded songs (by Shocked) and portraits (by Willardson) title Indelible Women. Michelle plans to publish one new score from the series each month. The sheet music is only available via www.michelleshocked.com and only costs $5.00 each. - February 13, 2013 - Michelle Shocked
Lost van Gogh from WWII Found in New Suspense Novel
The Russian van Gogh is the latest from Emmy® Award nominated writer / director Robert Child. - February 13, 2013 - Rob Child & Associates, LLC
Xplorer Maps Announces the Release of “San Francisco Bay”
Xplorer Maps proudly announces the release of their hand-drawn, old-world style San Francisco Bay Area Map. A percentage of sales will benefit the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society. - February 12, 2013 - Xplorer Maps
MyMediabox Rolls Out Upgrades to Product Approvals Application
MyMediabox, provider of SaaS hosted applications for product approvals, digital asset management and deal memo management, rolled out two new upgrades to their product approvals system (Mediabox-PA) in January 2013. Current and prospective clients will now be able to upload multiple files at once;... - February 12, 2013 - MyMediabox
Holocaust Memorial Center, Eastern Michigan University to Host Sascha Feuchert for Rare Look Into Daily Life of Lodz Ghetto
Dr. Sascha Feuchert will examine the writings of the group of Polish-Jewish philosophers, journalists and writers who penned this amazing and devastating day-by-day record of life in Poland’s Lodz Ghetto. - February 10, 2013 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
GBDC, a Marketing and Business Development Incubator Welcomes Two Nonprofit Organizations to Client List and Finds Success by Focusing on Collaboration
Global Business Development Center welcomes two new nonprofit organizations, Ashley Place Community Development Corp and ARTfusion Delray Inc. to their client list. ArtFusion Delray Inc. and Ashley Place Development Corp joins a growing list of Global Business Development Center’s nonprofit... - February 09, 2013 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Will Social Media Become the Next Einstein?
Artist Gary Fenske tests the growing power of social networks. - February 09, 2013 - Fenske Art
Dark Pop Surrealist Painter Marco Rea Boosted in the Contemporary Art World
An unique artist in the world: from the street art to fine art spray painting, he distorts commercial billboards in intriguing artworks. - February 09, 2013 - Vecchiato Art Galleries
Anthony Adams, CEO Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Anthony Adams of Southfield, Michigan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of art. About Anthony Adams, CEO Anthony Adams has over 30 years drawing experience in the art field and 4 years as... - February 08, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
The 28th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition
• February 12, 2013 - Competition opens • March 19, 2013 - Submission deadline • April 10, 2013 - Results announced • August 16th through September 5th - Exhibition for the selected artists - February 08, 2013 - Agora Gallery
Harry Stendhal Presents: Fluxhouse™/Fluxcity™ Prefabricated/Modular Building System
George Maciunas Foundation is pleased to present “Fluxhouse™/Flucity™: Prefabricated Modular Building System” that can resist natural disaster, hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods. - February 07, 2013 - George Maciunas Foundation Inc.
Alfa Art Gallery’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
Featuring Artists Sylvia Wald and Po Kim, with Sumin Hong, Woojae Kang, Tina Hyun, Jin Kim, Winter Gyeoul Kim, Hwa Jin Lee, and Suji Park - February 07, 2013 - Alfa Art Gallery
Florida Artist’s Work Reflects Revival of Classical Realism
At the upcoming American International Fine Art Fair, Eric Bossik, a top Florida artist, will exhibit nude figure drawings that exemplify the resurgence of classical realism in the art world. Mr. Bossik will display some of his most striking drawings of nude figures at the fair, which will be held... - February 07, 2013 - Eric Bossik
Tomea, Inc. Hosts First Annual Art Showcase Event, February 21st
Inviting its neighbors to enjoy an evening of hors devours and wine, the Tomea, Inc. event will feature local artists, displaying and selling their artwork to the public. - February 07, 2013 - Tomea, Inc. Consulting
Weidlinger Associates Entry in 2012 New York Canstruction® Charity Event Sponsored by Goya Foods
“Room for One More,” Weidlinger’s table and chairs exhibit, was constructed entirely of Goya cans; all cans from the exhibition will be donated to City Harvest for distribution to local food banks. - February 06, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Introducing IEFun.com – the Online Magazine and Guide to the IE
Inland Empire Fun is IEFun.com, covering all of the Inland Empire. Inland So Cal businesses and organizations are invited to send news stories and press releases to appear on IEFun.com. - February 05, 2013 - Inland Empire Fun
Reverse Cowgirl, Guest Curated by Tom West at Yellow Peril
Group Exhibition challenging the "power position" in sex, featuring new works from Curtis Aric, David Allyn, Nick Bauta, Christian Carrera, Dave Cole, Jill Colinan, Nori Dubusker Darling, Yann Weiner and Tom West. - February 05, 2013 - Yellow Peril Gallery
"Wiesenthal" One-Man Play - the Story of a Survivor Seeking Justice - March 13-17, 2013
Playwright, actor and Drama Critics Circle Award-winner Tom Dugan will present “Wiesenthal,” updated from his play “Nazi Hunter – Simon Wiesenthal,” featuring a newly premiered title and recently discovered details of Wiesenthal’s important work, at the Aventura... - February 04, 2013 - Tom Dugan Plays
Blake Bradley's, "A Creature Fix," Presented by Gallery Le Snoot
Discover Blake Bradley's world through his whimsical works of art. - February 01, 2013 - Gallery Le Snoot
Gallery Le Snoot's "Big Bad Print and Poster Show"
Expand your mind and your canvas, because this is going to be Big. - February 01, 2013 - Gallery Le Snoot
The Alfa Art Gallery in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Presents the Opening of the Exhibition: Famous Russian Contemporary Artists
Featuring Russian Fine and Decorative Art from the collector Nina Tomczak, including the work of Andrei Averyanov, Irina Korsakova, Lev Dyakonitsyn, Pavel Lazarev, Victor Kazarin, Vaily Shevchenko, Oleg Tolstoi, and Yuri Grigorian. - January 31, 2013 - Alfa Art Gallery
Superior Grocers to Celebrate Store Re-Grand Opening and Fruits and Veggies Community Mural
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, will celebrate the re-grand opening of its newly renovated store in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 9, 2013. In conjunction, there will be a special celebration to recognize the first community mural... - January 29, 2013 - Superior Grocers
Slimm Buick Named Customizer-in-Residence for we/customize Show at Oakland Museum of California First Weekend in April 2013
San Francisco Bay Area Artist, Slimm Buick, will be appearing live at the we/customize show on Friday, Apr. 5 from 5-8pm, Saturday Apr. 6 from 1-4pm and Sunday Apr. 7 from 1-4pm. The show is included with regular admission, with the exception of Sunday, when admission is free to all. (For more... - January 29, 2013 - Bicycle Art Salon
The ARTizFACTS Studio Gallery in New Rochelle NY Will Have an Open Studio and Upconmng Art Classes for the Community
Artizfacts Studio Gallery in the heart of downtown New Rochelle is opening its doors for exhibit during Black History month and offering night sessions of painting classes for an inexpensive rate for adults, materials are included. - January 28, 2013 - ARtizFACTS Studio Gallery
art place berlin Shows the Exhibition "Before the Silence," Abstract Paintings by Ivar Kaasik, a Retrospective 1993 - 2013
"art place berlin" – forum for contemporary art at the Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz honors with the exhibition in a special way, twenty years of artistic work of Ivar Kaasik in Berlin. The exhibition will be opened by HE Mrs. Dr. Kaja Tael, Ambassador of Estonia. The introduction to the exhibition will be given by Mr. Harry Liivrand, Cultural Attaché of the Estonian Embassy, renowned art historian and art critic and former director of the Tallinn Art Hall. - January 27, 2013 - art place berlin - forum for contemporary art
Navigation Paintings by Michael Childress at Yellow Peril
Childress’ new body of paintings offer a whole lot more than just a picture plane. - January 24, 2013 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Jonas Software USA, Inc. Acquires MyMediabox, Leading Provider of SaaS Solutions for the Consumer Products Licensing Industry
MyMediabox acquired by Jonas Software USA, Inc. - January 23, 2013 - MyMediabox
Artspace Warehouse Presents Transcontinental Junction
New art exhibition Transcontinental Junction opens Saturday January 19, 2013 with an artist reception from 5 to 8 PM at Artspace Warehouse featuring artists from South Africa, Germany, the East Coast and Los Angeles. - January 19, 2013 - Artspace Warehouse
Mosaic Arts International Exhibition at the Tacoma Museum of Glass
The Society of American Mosaic Artists’ (SAMA) annual juried exhibition, Mosaic Arts International, is being held at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington, January 26-May 5, 2013. The show features the carefully selected work of 46 artists from seven countries and significantly is the... - January 18, 2013 - Society of American Mosaic Artists
"I Believe in Unicorns, Too!" Gallops Into Town Saturday, February 16th
It’s time to believe…again! WWA Gallery’s much loved anti-doom and gloom exhibit “I Believe in Unicorns” gallops back into town on rainbow hooves Saturday, February 16th with “I Believe in Unicorns, Too!” - January 18, 2013 - WWA gallery
Herzog Paints First Contemporary Abstract Portrait Painting of President Barack Obama for His Inauguration Day 2013
The First Presidential Portrait Painting of Barack Obama for Inauguration Day 2013. - January 15, 2013 - HBT
Weidlinger Associates Engineers New US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center for the National WWII Museum
Weidlinger is the structural engineer for all phases of the $325-million National WWII Museum expansion, which includes multiple pavilions and a signature fabric canopy. - January 11, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Church of Scientology Presents “You and Your Art: Recognition, Promotion and Sales”
Owen York is an artist with a special mission: “My dream is to bring art back from the dead, by bringing the artist back to life.” - January 11, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Unleashing the Spirit of Stone - Featuring New Sculptures by Gedion Nyanhongo
African artist continues the cultural tradition of his ancestors, now designated a World Heritage by UNESCO, by creating contemporary masterpieces that are recognized the world over. A Scottsdale art gallery, The Marshall | LeKAE Gallery of Fine Art, will host “Unleashing the Spirit of... - January 09, 2013 - The Marshall | LeKAE Gallery of Fine Art
Artist Become Releases First Annual Top 10 Contemporary Art List
“Night” by Polish Artist Justyna Kopania Named Artist Become’s Most Popular Work of Art in 2012 - January 05, 2013 - overstockArt.com
Las Olas Art Fair Kicks Off 2013 - Celebrating 25 Years of Spectacular Art by Top Local & National Artists
Plans are underway for the 25th Anniversary of Fort Lauderdale’s signature nationally ranked juried outdoor art fair, the Las Olas Art Fair Part I returns January 5 – 6, 2013. Festival promoter Howard Alan Events has produced this popular show for the past 25 years drawing the finest... - January 04, 2013 - Howard Alan Events
VANISH by Maralie at Yellow Peril
Curated by Marcel McVay, VANISH is a collection multi-media photography, video and installation by Maralie. - December 31, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus Hosts Traveling Blavatnik Archive Foundation Exhibit Through Jan. 27
The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus announcing the opening of its newest exhibit, “Lives of the Great Patriotic War.” This traveling exhibit, which will remain on display through January 27, details the largely unknown chapter of Jewish history – the participation of 500,000 Soviet Jewish soldiers in World War II in the fight against the Nazis. - December 21, 2012 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Pablo Picasso’s “The Dream” Most Popular Oil Painting in 2012
overstockArt.com Releases Annual Top 10 List; Picasso Replaces Van Gogh as Most Popular Artist in the World - December 21, 2012 - overstockArt.com