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The Fairmont Dallas Hotel Names Sean Springer as Its First Artist in Residence of 2011
The Fairmont Dallas Artist in Residence program features breakthrough artists who live at the hotel and work in its onsite studio for three months. Sean Springer, of Springer Design Studio, the first Artist in Residence of 2011 crafts furniture, home accessories and sculptures from salvaged wood, creating functional pieces from landfill-bound materials. - January 08, 2011 - The Fairmont Dallas
Kultur Announces the DVD Release of Marc Chagall: Profile of the Artist Directed by Kim Evans Will be Available on DVD January 25, 2011
Marc Chagall - Profile of the Artist Kultur announces the DVD release of Marc Chagall: Profile of the Artist directed by Kim Evans will be available on DVD January 25, 2011 for a suggested retail price of $19.99. The artist Marc Chagall died in March 1985, at the age of ninety-seven. For nearly... - January 07, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Howard Alan Events Signature Art Festival in Delray Beach Celebrates Its 22nd Anniversary
Delray Beach’s most popular art affair returns January 15 & 16, 2011 featuring a wide array of fine art. - January 07, 2011 - Howard Alan Events
Museum One, Inc. Publishes New Arts Self-Help Book: Through an Artist's Eyes: Learning to Live Creatively
Through an Artist's Eyes: Learning to Live Creatively is a how-to book that enables readers to develop individual inner creativity and apply it to the personal cycle of everyday living, whether at home or in the office, alone or with friends. - January 05, 2011 - Joan Hart
MaineArtists.US Offers Maine Artists Sales and Marketing Assistance in Bid to Make Maine the Art Capital of North America
MaineArtists.US is recruiting community organizers and Maine artists to promote Maine art industry and commerce. - January 02, 2011 - MaineArtists.US
Delray CRA Seeking Consultant for Cultural Facility; New Arts Incubator Coming to the Pineapple Grove Arts District
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency has issued a Request for Qualifications for a consultant to conduct a feasibility study, development plan and facility business plan for a 15,000 square-foot warehouse in the Pineapple Grove Arts District that will become a new arts incubator. Submittals are due by 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2011. - December 31, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Park West Gallery CEO Albert Scaglione Hosts Epic Retrospective with Rare Appearance by World-Renowned Artist Yaacov Agam
Acclaimed Israeli artist presents major works, meets collectors at Park West Gallery cruise art auction event - December 30, 2010 - Park West Gallery
Art Images Libraries Now Online ... Usable and Free
Art Knowledge News has published daily for 6+ years and is distributed free to over 800,000 registered subscribers, worldwide. Now anyone can have access to the 20,000 plus fine art and photography images from its archives, and can be used without registration or any cost. Two image libraries are... - December 29, 2010 - Art Knowledge News
By the Light of the Night - a Nocturnal Group Show Opens Friday, January 7th at Gallery KH in Chicago
Gallery KH show will feature the artists Scott Addis, Gary Bowling, Ellen Cocose, Carolyn Cole, Jerry Ricketson, Rick Stevens and K. Silve all working in darker palettes. - December 28, 2010 - Gallery KH
Calling All Artists to the Open Stage
The Erie Art Museum is calling all local artists to participate in two unique Open Stage Nights, hosted in the new performance space, February 4 and March 18, 2011, 6-9pm. Erie boasts several venues that host popular ‘open mic’ nights geared for more seasoned musicians. The... - December 24, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Winter Classes at the Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum kicks off the winter semester of art classes in January, with most classes starting the week of January 10, 2011. The Museum offers an array of courses in many media for every level of art enthusiast and for both children and adults. Topics range from pottery and painting to... - December 24, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Majestic Sculpture on View in New York City to be Auctioned at Naples Winter Wine Festival
A unique, monumental bronze sculpture entitled Reina Mariana and created by Manolo Valdés, one of the most important and respected Spanish artists working today, will be transported from New York City to Naples, Fla. for the Jan. 28 – 30 Naples Winter Wine Festival. The sculpture... - December 23, 2010 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
Austin Art Space Announces Call to Artists for 6th Annual "For the Love of Art" Juried Exhibit
Austin Art Space Gallery and Studios officially opened submissions for the 6th Annual "For the Love of Art" Juried Exhibit. The entry deadline is Tuesday, January 18, 2011. The exhibit runs February 11-March 5, 2011. The selected artists and patrons will be invited to attend the special Artists’ Reception, Saturday, February 12 from 6:00-9:00pm. - December 20, 2010 - Austin Art Space
'Drown the Dolls' Submerges Ideals of Female Perfection
Artist Daena Title’s Innovative Exhibit Gives New Life to Women’s Dying Self-Esteem - December 19, 2010 - Daena Title
Artyii Launches First Art Trading and Crowd-Sourcing Platform for Asian Art
Founded by 2 college graduates and based in Singapore, Artyii (www.artyii.com) is a platform that provides art sourcing services for businesses and assists emerging Asian artists to sell their works. They have recently received seed funding from several high profile art collectors and entrepreneurs. - December 18, 2010 - Artyii.com
Park West Gallery EPIC Retrospective Features Acclaimed Artists and Rare Works of Art
Previously unreleased artwork unveiled to the public for the first time in decades, world-renowned artists in attendance during exclusive art collector’s cruise - December 18, 2010 - Park West Gallery
Ritz-Y Work with Artist Kelly Walker: Living Space @ Baltimore’s Ritz Carlton Gets the Artist’s Touch
Baltimore Artist Kelly Walker’s latest piece is a new take on an old theme for the largest condominium space in the Ritz Carlton Rex Midtown, for the condo’s owner, Joe Graziose. “The finish is distressed gilding using silver leaf and copper leaf scratched off to expose an... - December 17, 2010 - Artstar Custom Paintworks
Vincent van Gogh’s “Almond Tree in Blossom” Most Popular Oil Painting in 2010
overstockArt.com Releases Annual Top 10 List - December 17, 2010 - overstockArt.com
iGavel Associate Seller Nye & Company December Jewelry, Fine and Decorative Arts Sale Now Live
iGavel Associate Seller Nye & Company sale is now live until Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 on www.iGavelAuctions.com. - December 15, 2010 - iGavel, Inc.
FutureSelf Names New Executive Director
After an extensive and thorough search process FutureSelf has named Abby Laine Sienkiewicz its new executive director. As the executive director Sienkiewicz is responsible for the operational and strategic efforts of FutureSelf and reports to its Board of Directors. - December 13, 2010 - FutureSelf
Le Meridien Amman Drops Curtain on Creative Canvas Competition
Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has dropped the curtain on its first international art and creativity motivation competition; Le Meridien’s Creative Canvas. The Creative Canvas, a signature area in the heart of house, is designed to serve as a space to promote and... - December 07, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
On Thursday, December 16th, Celebrate Frank and Ava's Birthdays at the Ava Gardner Museum
Museum offers free admission, cake, and visits with Santa Claus - December 04, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
New Exhibit, New Map at the Mead Art Museum
The Mead Art Museum at Amherst College, features a gallery, "A Global View." One entire wall includes ODT's unusual Hobo-Dyer equal-area map. What makes this map unique is that it is oriented with South at the top of the map. “This map allows Mead visitors to challenge their preconceptions,” said Elizabeth Barker, museum director and chief curator. “This is what a successful museum aims to accomplish.” ODT's Bob Abramms will give a presentation on world maps on Sunday, December 5, at 4 pm. - December 03, 2010 - ODT, Inc.
Salvato Golf Course Landscape Paintings Featured in New Book
The golf course landscape paintings of Central Ohio artist Guy Salvato are featured in the new book - Golf Style: Homes and Collections Inspired by the Course and the Clubhouse, by Vicky Moon. - December 02, 2010 - Golf Impressions Plus
Art Show with Wine Pairings, Featuring Kellianne Jordan Photography
Artist Kellianne Jordan will be pairing wines with her photographic art this Thursday, Dec. 2nd from 6p to 8p with a wine tasting at Anne's Boutique Winery in Costa Mesa, CA. - December 01, 2010 - Kellianne Jordan Photography
Artist Rasta Asaru Escott EL to Show at Twenty Miles East Gallery
Los Angeles multi-media artist Rasta Asaru Escott EL opens a solo showing at Twenty Miles East Gallery in Pomona, California on December 11, 2010 at 6 pm. - November 30, 2010 - Twenty Miles East
The Bogside Artists in the USA
The Bogside Artists of Derry, N. Ireland, return from a month long whirlwind tour of Chicago, Hanover and Miami where they gave presentations of their work and painted murals. - November 30, 2010 - The Bogside Artists
Feeling Untethered I Laid Down My Memories... Solo Show by Margaret Withers at Amos Eno Gallery Opens Nov. 24-Dec. 24. Reception is Dec. 2nd at 5:30pm
Amos Eno Gallery - feeling untethered I laid down my memories - Margaret Withers paintings and sculptures - November 24 - December 24, 2010 - Artist Reception Thursday, December 2, 5:30-8:30 PM - November 27, 2010 - Margaret Withers
New Golf Course Landscape Paintings by Guy Salvato Unveiled
Golf Impressions Plus announced today the unveiling of six new original paintings by Ohio artist Guy Salvato. Included in the new series are oils depicting signature holes from Royal St. George’s, Tralee, Hickory Hills, Tobacco Road and Dormie golf clubs. All original pieces were painted in 2010. - November 26, 2010 - Golf Impressions Plus
CRA Reissues Call to Artists; Increases Budget for West Atlantic Plaza Sculpture
The Delray Beach CRA has reissued an RFQ for the design of a public art feature for the newly constructed West Atlantic Avenue Public Plaza. The CRA has budgeted $25,000 for the project. Submittals are due by 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. - November 26, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Carlton Hobbs Presents Inspired by Antiquity: Classical Influences on 18th and 19th Century Furniture and Works of Art
Inspired by Antiquity: Classical Influences on 18th and 19th Century Furniture and Works of Art, will open at the Carlton Hobbs gallery in New York on January 20th, 2011 and continue through February 14th, it was announced by Stefanie Rinza, the gallery’s managing director. The opening night reception, on January 19th, will benefit the Sir John Soane Museum Foundation. Tim Knox, the Soane Museum’s eminent director, will be lecturing on the subject of the exhibition. - November 24, 2010 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles Offers a New Spin on the Traditional Art Gallery
An unintimidating atmosphere at Artspace Warehouse serves as the entry for young collectors to affordable contemporary art. Artspace Warehouse, a successful affordable art gallery from Zurich, Switzerland, arrived in Los Angeles with cutting edge but affordable contemporary art. - November 23, 2010 - Artspace Warehouse
Susan Marx Creates Exquisite Color in the Apex of Transcendence
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature New Jersey artist, Susan Marx, in the Apex of Transcendence. The exhibition is scheduled to run from November 23, 2010 through December 14, 2010 (opening reception: Thursday, December 02, 2010). - November 22, 2010 - Agora Gallery
Ava Gardner Museum Awarded Two Grants in Support of the Ava
Grants support the marketing of the Ava Gardner Festival and the Tennessee Williams Reading Series. - November 20, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Artlightenment Shines at the Church of Scientology Nashville
Painter Robyn Morshead has a passion: helping local artists do better in their career. - November 19, 2010 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Dinner Under Construction Raised Funds for Bruce Gora Art Gallery
Dinner Under Construction, a private event to benefit the building fund for the Harlem Heights Cultural Arts and Community Center, brought together 100 friends of the late Bruce Gora at the site of the architect's last unfinished work. Hosted by Carolyn Gora and The Heights Foundation, the dinner raised $145,000 to name the art gallery in honor of Bruce. - November 18, 2010 - Heights Foundation
Law Professor & TV Personality, Dr. Leigh-Davis, Plans to Present Artwork in Buckinghamshire
Mike at Creative Endeavors, a management company, announced last week, "Dr. Leigh-Davis’ creativity apparently has no end." "Art has always been one of my hobbies," said Dr. Leigh-Davis. However, now she is painting professionally. - November 14, 2010 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Arts Unbound Gift Shop Grand Opening in Maplewood This November
As part of a yearlong celebration of its tenth anniversary, Arts Unbound, a non-profit organization for artists with disabilities, is opening a Pop Up holiday gift store in Maplewood Village to recognize over 20 talented artists with disabilities whose work with be on display and for sale. - November 14, 2010 - Arts Unbound
The Joanna Cutri Collection Next Exhibit at the NEXUS Modern Art Gallery in Melbourne, Australia on November 20, 2010
Internationally known artist Joanna Cutri presented Beauty in Impermanence on November 4, 2010, at the Four Seasons Resort in Bali. Showcasing her rich and complex style, the well-attended event drew a crowd of enthusiasts, collectors and admirers. Best described as “subconscious tapestries,” Cutri’s pieces combine distinct mixed mediums and collage, resulting in layers upon layers of visual stimulation. - November 13, 2010 - The Joanna Cutri Collection
Movie Portraying Legendary Painter Marsden Hartley "Cleophas and His Own" Returns to Sacramento
On Thursday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m., director Michael Maglaras of 217 Films will return to Sacramento to screen “Cleophas and His Own” at the Crocker Art Museum. This film made its west coast premiere in 2006 during the Crocker’s Marsden Hartley retrospective. “We are... - November 12, 2010 - 217 Films
Winter Exhibition at The Colomb Art Gallery, London
Paintings and Sculpture from award winning gallery represented artists. - November 12, 2010 - Colomb Art
Park West Gallery Donates Art Books to Lake Geneva Public Library
Park West Gallery Extends Park West Gallery CARES Initiative Nationwide - November 12, 2010 - Park West Gallery
Artist Hosts Talk Radio Show to Inspire Soldiers and Civilians at Muizz Gallery
While most people learn about art exhibitions whenever schedules are announced by museums weeks ahead of viewing artist Keariene Muizz had something else in mind for the public, Art Speaks, a radio program which allows art enthusiasts to follow her entire artistic process from the early stages on to the last museum exhibit. - November 11, 2010 - Muizz Gallery
$1.5 Million Record Price on iGavelAuctions.com
An international online auction record was set with the sale of a Chinese Gilt Bronze Figure of Vajrasattva with an incised six character Xuande mark, which realized a price of $1,530,000 on iGavelAuctions.com. - November 11, 2010 - iGavel, Inc.
6th Annual 12 Buy 12 Exhibit at Austin Art Space to Showcase 73 Works from 49 Artists
6th Annual 12 Buy 12 Exhibit at Austin Art Space to Showcase 73 Works from 49 Artists Juried by Carl McQueary. The November 20 Artists Reception Kicks-Off Run Through December 18. - November 08, 2010 - Austin Art Space
Two Paintings by Austin Art Space Artist Valerie Walden Included in Fall 2010 Austin Pastel Society Juried Member Exhibition
Two very different paintings by Valerie Walden will be included in the Fall 2010 Annual Austin Pastel Society Member Exhibition. The exhibition runs November 2-29, 2010 at the North Hills Gallery in Austin, Texas. - November 08, 2010 - Austin Art Space
Austin Art Space Artist Valerie Walden Heads E.A.S.T. Nov. 13-21, 2010
One of the founding artists of Austin Art Space, Valerie Walden, will pack up her portfolio and move to Smith Roads Studios to participate as a guest artist in the East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T) for the third time, November 13-21, 2010. It’s a temporary move into one of Austin’s most... - November 06, 2010 - Austin Art Space
St. Armands Art Festival Returns November 13 & 14 with the Nation's Leading Artists
Consistently ranked among the top 100 fine art shows in the country. - November 05, 2010 - Howard Alan Events
Comic Artists and Collectors Sell Original Comic Art for Free This November on Sketch Maven
To kick off the first anniversary celebration of Sketch Maven, the World’s Greatest Original Comic Art Marketplace, sellers can sell art 100% fee free during “No Fee November.” - November 05, 2010 - Sketch Maven, Inc.
iGavel Auctions Associate Seller Nye & Company November Jewelry, Fine and Decorative Arts Sale Now Live
iGavel Auctions associate seller Nye & Company Auctioneers/Appraisers auction is now live on www.igavelauctions.com until November 16. - November 05, 2010 - iGavel, Inc.