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secondhalfPLAYBOOK.com Announces "Keep Dad Connected Program" for Father's Day
“Keep Dad Connected Program” taps the high internet to deliver - with not typing and not tech complexity - to Dad the latest news and reports within his favorite sports from Major League Baseball to NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. - June 14, 2011 - Second Half Playbook
Village Gallery Presents Body Painter Craig Tracy in Person
Craig Tracy "Painted Alive" Show. Watch in person as Craig incorporates a human body into a canvas composition. - June 11, 2011 - Village Gallery, Inc
Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com: Fine & Decorative Arts Auction: with Jewelry & Silver
iGavel Auctions associate seller Nye & Company’s auction is now live on www.iGavelAuctions.com through June 21st. - June 10, 2011 - iGavel, Inc.
Exotic Figures Displayed in Ketty Ferrandon's Series at Agora Gallery
Ketty Ferrandon is a contemporary artist who believes that her paintings are simply a rendering of her internal life and impressions, rich with bright colors and dancing shapes. Her current work has emerged from a long process, influenced by her ethnic origins – in a sense she returns to her African roots – and her education in the arts. - June 10, 2011 - Agora Gallery
Danish Local History Archive Now Available on Europeana, Europe’s National Heritage Database
Axiell's Calm collection management technology takes Danish local history to Europe - June 09, 2011 - Axiell
Carlton Hobbs Announces Participation at Masterpiece, London June 29-July 5, 2011
Carlton Hobbs, the leading specialist in museum quality 17th-19th century British and Continental furniture and decorative arts, has announced that the company will be exhibiting again at the Masterpiece Fair in London this month. “We were delighted with our results from the show in its... - June 08, 2011 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
Park West Gallery Summer Sale Offers Unique Works at Attractive Prices
Eclectic selection features fine art, sports memorabilia, animation art and designer jewelry. - June 08, 2011 - Park West Gallery
Two Artists, One Name, One Exhibit... DecebalArtGallery.com
A brief description about DecebalArtGallery.com, the two artists with the same name and the surrealist, abstract, cubist and erotic oil paintings. - June 07, 2011 - DecebalArtGallery.com
Summer Jobs for Palm Beach County Young Adults Take on a New Twist
The eight week summer program will provide the youth of Palm Beach County (ages 15 to 21) classroom entrepreneurship training reinforced by hands on paid practical experience in cultural environments such as museums, art galleries, theaters, cultural marketing programs and other community cultural venues. - June 07, 2011 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
TFI Envision, Inc. Develops "Sketch in the Park" Event Materials for Lee's Art Shop in NYC
Lee’s Art Shop selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop a series of promotional materials for an exciting new program called “Sketch in the Park” for the spring and summer of 2011. “Sketch in the Park” is a collaborative effort by Lee’s Art Shop, Stonehenge... - June 06, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Gallery Night at the Erie Art Museum
Abstract thinking, glasses clinking, free admission, artist demos, tasty bites and live music combine for Gallery Night, Friday, June 10, 2011, 7-10 p.m. Along with vibrant art displays, eleven participating galleries will also offer complimentary appetizers, drinks, and entertainment. The Erie... - June 06, 2011 - Erie Art Museum
Kultur Announces the New Release from Sites of the World’s Cultures; Delphi: Center of the World. This DVD Will be Released June 28, 2011.
Delphi: Center of the World Debuts on DVD June 28 Kultur is proud to announce the new DVD release from the series Sites of the World’s Cultures; Delphi: Center of the World. This DVD of perhaps the most mysterious city of Ancient Greece will be released June 28, 2011, for a suggested retail... - June 03, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Artists Carol Stewart & K. Silve to Exhibit New Paintings Opening June 3, 2011 at Gallery KH
Lush color takes center stage as Stewart & Silve take over Chicago's prominent Gallery KH in the River North Arts District. - June 01, 2011 - Gallery KH
Artist Steve Williams Announces New Website and Blog at www.SteveWilliamsStudio.com
A new showing of mixed media paintings based on international monetary influences is drawing attention for Artist Steve Williams. - May 28, 2011 - Steve Williams Studio
Live Music Schedule Announced: Erie Art Museum’s Noontime Concert Series
Grab your lunch, your colleagues, and your friends and take a Mid-Day Art Break Wednesdays at the Erie Art Museum, June 1 - August 31. Museum staff will lead free gallery tours at 12:30 (an abbreviated tour) and 1 p.m. (plan on 45-60 minutes), or explore the exhibitions on your own. Local musicians... - May 26, 2011 - Erie Art Museum
Bellwether Community Credit Union Receives NHBCA Business in the Arts Award
The credit union was selected from 31 nominations for their dedication to New Hampshire’s cultural landscape. - May 26, 2011 - Bellwether Community Credit Union
Howard Alan Events Presents 21st Annual Art in the Village on June 4-5, 2011
What: 21st Annual Art in the Village When: Saturday, June 4, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm and Sunday, June 5, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Where: Legacy Village in Lyndhurst - Navigational Address: 25001 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, Ohio, 44124 Why: To Support the Arts and the Local Economy Admission: Free... - May 26, 2011 - Howard Alan Events
4-Year Old Art Prodigy, Andrea Aelita, Debuts in NYC Solo Exhibition
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery is proud to present 4 year old artist Aelita Andre in The Prodigy of Color, a solo exhibition. - May 23, 2011 - Agora Gallery
New Fiction, Harvesting Rainbows/Rainbow of Death, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated fiction classics book from Clayton, IL, author Les Davenport. - May 22, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Central London Framing Now Offers More Frames and More Choice
London’s leading picture framers today announces, more frame options and more choice with its range of framing services. - May 22, 2011 - Colomb Art
Rembrandt Hotel, Patron of the Arts
Rembrandt Hotel is proud to support Opera Siam to continuously promote the unique Arts and Culture. - May 22, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
The Alameda Art Works: Silicon Valley Open Studios Site #186
On May 21 and 22, 2011, 11am-5pm - The Alameda Art Works will be hosting its 2011 Spring Silicon Valley Open Studios. - May 21, 2011 - The Alameda Art Works: Silicon Valley Open Studios site #186
Pop Artist Charles Fazzino Designs Cover of Menopause in Manhattan
Charles Fazzino, known internationally for his 3d pop art (http://www.fazzino.com), has created a custom design for the cover of Anne Kleinberg’s latest novel, Menopause in Manhattan. In describing Fazzino’s custom cover art, Kleinberg has said, “Charles’ work is in a class... - May 21, 2011 - 3d Pop Artist Charles Fazzino
Identity Shift: Migration, Identity and Belonging
Francesca Arcilesi and Norma Homberg in collaboration with Margaret Withers are pleased to present Identity Shift: Migration, Identity and Belonging on Friday, May 13th from 6-9pm at Gowanus Print Lab in Brooklyn, NY (54 Second Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 ph: 718-788-3930). The exhibition will feature... - May 19, 2011 - Margaret Withers
Art Co Surf Collaborates on "Birds of a Feather" Art Exhibition in Wilmington
Featuring hand-crafted, hand-painted surfboards and stringed instruments. - May 19, 2011 - Art Co Surf
Asian Sale Totals $3.4 Million on iGavelAuctions.com
The iGavel Auctions sale of Asian, Ancient and Ethnographic Works of Art, presented by Lark Mason and iGavel Associates, that closed on May 13th, 2011, had 319 sold lots resulting in a total of over $3,400,000. - May 18, 2011 - iGavel, Inc.
Stairways’ Center City Arts to Open Summer Arts Academy for Youth
Center City Arts, a program of Stairways Behavioral Health of Erie, PA, will launch a Summer Arts Academy beginning June 14, 2011. This pilot program is offered to sophomore and junior high school students from schools in the Erie area. - May 15, 2011 - Stairways Behavioral Health
The Merton D. Simpson Gallery Presents: Encore! from May 17-June 30, 2011
A tribute to Merton D. Simpson's sixty history-making years in art, music and collecting, the gallery will re-open for the first time in three years with a special exhibition entitled Encore! Attendees are invited to view Simpson's spectacular paintings, photographs and archival material with his world renowned African art collection. - May 13, 2011 - Merton D. Simpson Gallery
San Pablo Arts District Fund and the di Rosa Present Videos from Reconstructed World
Friday, May 13, at 5512 San Pablo Avenue in Oakland, the San Pablo Arts District Fund (SPAD) and di Rosa launch their partnership with a selection of video works from the di Rosa exhibition, Reconstructed World. The video series will be on display indoors throughout the evening’s reading... - May 13, 2011 - San Pablo Arts District Fund
The New England "Living" Show House & Historic Show Town Opens in May
The Dean & Frisch Foundation presents a unique "living" design house at The Juniper Hill Inn and a one-of-its-kind Show Town in Windsor, VT. - May 12, 2011 - New England Living Show House
American Craft Endeavors Presents Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair May 21 - 22, 2-11
The Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival returns for its 7th anniversary on May 22 - 23, 2010 with hundreds of the country’s most talented crafters who will line Main Street in Downtown Sarasota with their unique handmade crafts. - May 12, 2011 - American Craft Endeavors
HG Art and Framing Consultants Welcomes Connie M. Wetmore as Senior Art Consultant
HG Art and Framing Consultants (HG) the international, turnkey art consulting and wholesale framing operation headquartered in Orlando, FL announced today the arrival of Connie M. Wetmore as its new Senior Art Consultant. With over 15 years of experience in the art field, she will add to an already... - May 11, 2011 - HG Arts
Summer Semester Art Classes and Kids' Camp to Kick Off at the Erie Art Museum
Studio art classes are forming now for the Erie Art Museum’s Summer Semester. Registration begins May 16, with a $10 Early Bird discount on each class if registration is received by June 6. Summer semester offerings include a broad range of classes for kids and adults, with skill levels... - May 09, 2011 - Erie Art Museum
Through Your Lens Exhibit Reveals State of School Environments and Its Impact on Learning
Student, Teacher Photography Spotlights Role Safe, Healthy School Facilities. - May 08, 2011 - Healthy Schools Campaign
Father Time Auctions St Louis MO to Auction Religious Art and Antiques of Convent
The Franciscan Sisters of Mary will hold two (2) Public Auctions, Saturday, May 14, 2011, and Saturday, May 21, 2011, to sell unneeded convent furnishings of the congregation. The auctions, conducted by Father Time Auctions, will take place in the convent, 1100 Bellevue Avenue in Richmond Heights, MO, 63117. - May 07, 2011 - Father Time Auctions and Real Estate
Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com: Asian, Ancient & Ethnographic Works of Art Auction
iGavel Auctions is pleased to present their Spring auction of Asian, Ancient, and Ethnographic Works of Art, now live and ending on May 11th, at www.iGavelAuctions.com. The sale includes over 500 lots, of which the majority are Asian. Highlights include a Large Chinese Enameled Porcelain Figure of... - May 05, 2011 - iGavel, Inc.
Artists Clash to Raise Funds for Art Education
NYC-based arts non profit 501(c)3 Art For Progress (www.artforprogress.org) will feature the winners of the fifth annual international competitions, "Clash of the Artists" on May 13th -14th at Headquarters Studio in Tribeca. The showcase events serve to raise funds for AFP's Arts Education Program, and bring together the genres of visual art, music, and fashion. - May 04, 2011 - Art For Progress
Franciscan Sisters of Mary to Hold Two Public Auctions at Convent May 14 and May 21
The Franciscan Sisters of Mary will hold two (2) Public Auctions, Saturday, May 14, 2011 and Saturday, May 21, 2011 to sell unneeded convent furnishings of the congregation. The auctions conducted by Father Time® Auctions will take place in the convent, 1100 Bellevue Ave in Richmond Heights, MO. - May 03, 2011 - Father Time Auctions and Real Estate
Vintage Cars Welcome Visitors to the Pierce Ball Gallery Opening of the Art of the Car Show
Not your typical art opening, the Pierce Ball Gallery invited car enthusiasts to bring their favorite classic car to be an impromptu part of the event. A perfect appetizer to the serving of artwork inside the gallery, including paintings by Ken Scaglia, photography by John and Cassidy Olson and jewelry by Steven Wallerstein. - May 01, 2011 - Pierce Ball Gallery
Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com: Fine Art and Antiques from a Jacksonville, FL Estate and Other Owners
iGavel Auctions associate seller Everard and Company’s auction is now live. The auction will take place through May 3rd at www.iGavelAuctions.com. - April 29, 2011 - iGavel, Inc.
Wichita Artist is Founding Member of Newly Launched Online Art Community Artist Become (ArtistBe.com)
Jeffrey F. Pierson Uses New Social Commerce Site to Introduce His Art to a Global Audience - April 29, 2011 - overstockArt.com
Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com: Fine & Decorative Arts Auction: with Fashion Accessories & Jewelry
iGavel Auctions associate seller Nye & Company auction is now live, available for bidding, though May 10th - April 29, 2011 - iGavel, Inc.
"Seasons" at The Main Gallery, Exploring Time of Place
The exhibition “Seasons” features five of The Main Gallery artists, Arup Biswas, Brandy Brune, Elizabeth Noerdlinger, Erna Metzger and Robert Terrebonne. The show opens on April 28th and runs through May 30th. All these artists have a deep connection and love for the natural world, we are fortunate to get a glimpse of the seasons through their “eyes.” - April 28, 2011 - The Main Gallery
The 45 Show at Twenty Miles East: Forty-Five Artists, Forty-Seven Pieces, One Great Show
The 45 Show, curated by Michael Massenburg, Robert Rodriguez and Steven Tisdale brings artists from across Southern California together in one show at Twenty Miles East Gallery in Pomona through April 30. - April 27, 2011 - Twenty Miles East
Nicolette, Owner of "Abundant Life Art," Creative and Determined Selling Art Between Escrows is Having Unique Art Party at Popular Giuseppe's Restaurant in Pismo Beach
You Are Invited to a New Art Reveal Party, May 11th 5-8PM 2011 at Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana / The Garden Room, 891 Price Street Pismo Beach, California. Nicolette will be showing her New Originals, Brand New Giclee's on canvas, Limited Edition Prints, Notecards, Art Tees, Handmade Pottery and Turquoise Jewelry. -Complimentary Appetizers- Join in the fun. Bring a friend. All are welcome. - April 26, 2011 - Abundant Life Art
iPhonography Exhibition at the Museum of Discovery and Science
See wildlife and nature photographs taken on Fort Lauderdale Beach by Andy Royston of Tangled Spider Design Group, featuring QR codes to learn more. - April 26, 2011 - Tangled Spider Design Group
DirectRooms.com – Attend Reykjavik Creativity and the Arts Will be Held During 20 May and 5 June 2011
DirectRooms.com reports that Reykjavik’s most prominent arts festival will be coming to the Icelandic capital in May bringing an impressive line up of international performers. - April 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
QA Graphics Provides Interactive Donor Recognition Displays
QA Graphics®, a Midwest interactive design company, has expanded their interactive design services and is pleased to introduce interactive donor recognition displays. This expansion of services enhances the company’s already broad portfolio of interactive design services including... - April 21, 2011 - QA Graphics
Derr Returns to GAGA Arts Festival with a Variety of New Works
Internationally exhibited artist David Derr of D2 Studios will be featured for the sixth consecutive year at the renowned GAGA Arts Festival in Garnerville, NY on April 30 and May 1, 2011. GAGA Arts is billed as the lower Hudson Valley’s premier arts festival and the 2011 edition certainly should not disappoint the almost 5000 people who attend every year. - April 21, 2011 - D2 Studios
"Poppy Field in Argenteuil" by Claude Monet Named Most Popular Oil Painting for Mother’s Day 2011
Monet’s Masterpiece Portraying a Mother and Son Garnered the Highest Traffic in overstockArt.com’s Mother’s Day Gallery - April 21, 2011 - overstockArt.com