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Hoodie by Brendon Lancaster
Announces the publication of the novel 'Hoodie' by Brendon Lancaster. The novel provides an antidote to alarmist right wing reporting of youth issues by exploring the problems facing modern day Britiain from the perspective of a disempowered, disaffected teenager. - January 21, 2010 - Brendon Lancaster - Author
Up; New Paintings by Rachel Gillen
Swayne on Main is pleased to present "Up", featuring new paintings by Rachel Gillen. "Up" will occur March 5, 2010 – April 30, 2010 at 518 Main Street, Covington, Ky. There will be an opening reception for the artist on Friday, March 5, 2010 from 6-9pm. The event is free and open to the public. The gallery is open Monday–Friday 9am-7pm and Saturday 9am-3pm. - January 21, 2010 - Rachel Gillen, Artist
Nancy Peach Erotic Artist to Perform Live at Femina Potens Gallery, San Francisco on February 7th, 2010 for the Pin Me Up, Pin Me Down Show
Announcing Nancy Peach in her first live performance to produce oversized, luscious oil paintings of Pin Up Models. The buzz is all about her abilities as an artist, teacher and producer. - January 16, 2010 - Nancy Peach Erotic Artist
The Crucible Forges a Stronger Organization in 2010
After a decade of making industrial and fine art accessible to the Bay Area, Founder Michael Sturtz transitions to Creative Director, as Kathleen Brown comes on board as Interim Executive Director. - January 13, 2010 - The Crucible
Metal vs. Wood/Wood vs. Metal at The Cathedral Gallery
The Crucible’s art gallery in Oakland’s historic Cathedral Building announces its first exhibition of the new year. “Metal vs. Wood/ Wood vs. Metal” is a group exhibition “showdown” featuring new works of art of metal and/or wood. Encompassing a diversity of techniques, such as joinery, carving, turning, welding, forging, pouring, and machining, Metal vs. Wood showcases work that pushes the boundaries of what these materials have to offer. Opening Reception January 21st 6-9PM. - January 13, 2010 - The Crucible
Local CT Arts Center Serves as Host for Gallery Event
The Comicbook Artists Guild is excited to announce the very first CAG Gallery Showing featuring a Tribute to Rusty Haller, hosted by the Green Street Arts Center in Middletown CT. Commencing with an opening celebration on Friday, January 22nd, the gallery showing will feature work from some of the... - January 12, 2010 - Comicbook Artists Guild
US$5,000 Reward Offered for Information on LeRoy Neiman Painting Stolen from Centaur Art Galleries
An original LeRoy Neiman painting worth more than US$100,000 was stolen from a Las Vegas art gallery two weeks ago. A $5,000 reward has been posted by the gallery for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft, and return of the art. The painting... - January 08, 2010 - Centaur Art Galleries
Cabin Fever Teacher Getaway at Erie Art Museum
Teachers of all disciplines and grade levels are invited to an evening of great art, music, and camaraderie during the Erie Art Museum’s annual teacher Cabin Fever Getaway on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 from 4-7 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. Educators from all disciplines and age... - January 08, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Pennsylvania Folk Arts Exhibit Begins at Erie Art Museum
First stop on state-wide tour - January 08, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Transforming 2010: The Launch of KingNYC
KingNYC is an alchemy based fashion, art, and lifestyle company launching to the public this Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at Juliet SupperClub in New York City. - January 06, 2010 - KingNYC
"Haynesville" the Movie Now Available on GoHaynesvilleShale.com
"Haynesville," a documentary about shale gas production is now exclusively available on GoHaynesvilleShale.com. - January 04, 2010 - Shaleforum.com
Painter Terry Starnes and Photographer Orion Knox Join Austin Art Space
The roster of nine Austin Art Space resident artists changed with the New Year. Austin painter Terry Starnes and photographer Orion Knox have taken studio space in the cooperative that just began its second year in business. - January 03, 2010 - Austin Art Space
The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery Announces: Open Call for Art
The Crucible’s art gallery in Oakland’s historic Cathedral Building, at the triangle between Broadway and Telegraph Avenues, announces an open call for art for its first exhibition of the new year. “Metal vs. Wood/ Wood vs. Metal” will be a group exhibition “showdown” featuring new works of art of metal and/or wood. - December 23, 2009 - The Crucible
Winter Exhibition at The Colomb Art Gallery, London
An all encompassing selection of art works from artists exhibited at the gallery throughout the year. - December 23, 2009 - Colomb Art
International House Portrait Artist Announces New Learning Series - “How to Paint a House Portrait”
International House Portrait Artist Leisa Collins today released the first in a series of tutorial articles on “How to Paint a House Portrait”. Entitled “Lesson One: Getting Started – The Planning Stage” the first article covers the beginning steps one must take in... - December 21, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
Park West Gallery Holiday Collection
Fine artwork, sports memorabilia, Japanese woodcuts, animation and jewelry treasures for the holidays and always. - December 19, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Short Film Starring Natalie Desselle Reid as Mother Battling Mental Illness Screens January 2010
“Queen Victoria’s Wedding” is a Provocative Short That Examines the Impact of Mental Illness on Three Generations of Women - December 17, 2009 - Queen Victoria's Wedding
PhotographyCorner.com Announces 2009 Photograph of the Year Contest with $10,000 in Prizes
PhotographyCorner.com announces the 2009 Photograph of the Year contest, featuring nine sponsors with $10,000 in prizes available to be won including a grand prize valued at $3,250. The contest is free to enter, with submissions accepted via email. Full rules and details available at www.photographycorner.com. - December 16, 2009 - PhotographyCorner.com
Beige Walls Are Out. Red Red Robot Murals Are in.
Look out, the robots are coming. Red Red Robot Murals has opened its doors in Delaware, bringing imaginative wall art and living space to savvy individuals and businesses who have had enough of beige. Local artists Arian Gimbutas and Amy Asher founded Red Red Robot murals after creating an... - December 16, 2009 - Red Red Robot Murals
Austin Art Space Announces Call to Artists for 5th Annual ‘For the Love of Art’ Juried Exhibit
Austin Art Space Gallery and Studios officially opened submissions for the 5th Annual ‘For the Love of Art” Juried Exhibit. The show is one of three juried shows held each year at the gallery that have drawn entries from as far away as New Zealand, France and Alaska. The subject matter... - December 10, 2009 - Austin Art Space
iGavel Holiday Highlights Online Sales From December 8th, 2009
iGavel is pleased to present its Holiday Sales, featuring items that are offered in Fresh@iGavel and in our Art and Photography Book Auction presented by Daniel Cooney Fine Art. The auctions will take place from now through the end of December at iGavel.com. Other auctions taking place during this time are European and Russian Antiques presented by Antika Gallery, and Fine Silver and Decorative Arts Auction presented by Witherell’s. - December 10, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
New Exhibit at Green House Gallery: "Home for the Holidays"
The Green House Gallery’s “Home for the Holidays” show features the work of Lois Morton. New, highly original art exalts holiday beauty in the private-life setting. In an age of mass-produced holiday decor, the gallery’s personal touch stands out. - December 09, 2009 - Green House Gallery
Tread Softly Ink Welcome Artist Kim Fay
Tread Softly Ink is pleased to be representing internationally renowned fine artist and muralist, Kim Fay, at Tread Softly Ink. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.treadsoftlyink.com. - December 05, 2009 - Tread Softly Ink
Artspace’s Eighth Annual Collectors Gala Raises $100,000
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the eighth annual Collectors Gala raised approximately $100,000 to benefit Artspace exhibitions, educational programming, and community outreach to children and adults in difficult circumstances. More than 400... - December 05, 2009 - Artspace
House Portrait Artist in Gisborne, New Zealand
House portrait and landscape artist Leisa Collins' most recent New Zealand tour stop was the Gisborne area where she visited family and tended to another artistic painting spree. “I've been in Auckland, Rotorua, Gisborne, Christchurch, Mt Cook and more, but Gisborne takes top prize when it comes to homes and gardens with personality!" said Leisa. - December 04, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
House Portraits in Rotorua, New Zealand
A quick stop over in Rotorua to see family turned into a house portrait and landscape painting spree for New Zealand artist Leisa Collins. “I recently toured 11,000 km across America on a painting tour and in just the last several weeks have been all over the north and south islands of New... - December 03, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
Local Artist’s Work Recognized by the Pastel Journal
Vinita Jain, a local artist specializing in acrylic and pastel painting, has received third prize in the 11th annual Pastel 100 competition. - December 03, 2009 - Vinita Jain
Desilusionado - The Forgotten Voices/Voces Olvidadas @ the Centro Civico Cultural Dominicano Gallery in Harlem
Desilusionado is an intimate window into what binds and celebrates the two cultures sharing Hispaniola. - December 02, 2009 - Donald Giovany
The Gallery Group at The Art Institute of Jacksonville Presents the Annual Best of AI Jacksonville Juried Student Art Exhibition
The Art Institute of Jacksonville to Host Opening Reception for Annual Student Art Show on Thursday December 3, 2009. - December 02, 2009 - The Art Institute of Jacksonville
Art Basel Exhibition Featuring Controversial Artist Jay Lonewolf in a Celebration of Art and the Full Moon December 4, 2009 at the Cummings Group Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale
Jay Lonewolf's final exhibition of the year will feature the full controversial series Wall Street Totems – including "Lady Recession," "Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead," "Nessum Dorma," "Voodoo Economics," "Four Eyes" and "Wall Street Totem" and a few pieces that challenge our understanding of human nature and the mind of the aficionado. - December 01, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
Artist Joshua Barber Exhibits in "Advent" Art Show in Bristol, England
Joshua Barber, painter of modern icons, joins a group of international artists exhibiting work in the Bristol "Advent" show. - December 01, 2009 - Barber Fine Art
Gallery KH Presents a New Abstract Exhibition by Rick Stevens
The prominent Chicago gallery will feature over 20 new abstract paintings - November 26, 2009 - Gallery KH
Second Annual Small Works Exhibition at Gallery KH in Chicago
Gallery KH artists focus on smaller works in time for the holiday gift giving season - November 26, 2009 - Gallery KH
Chris Cella PR Announces the Evanston Holiday Art Exhibition to Feature Chicago Painter Greg Page
Original oil paintings by Chicago Impressionist painter Greg Allen Page will be showcased at a holiday art exhibition at the Orrington Hotel in Evanston, Illinois, on Friday, December 11 at 7pm - November 26, 2009 - Chris Cella PR
Park West Gallery Launches Tim Yanke Website
Features Fine Art and Exclusive Video Footage - November 26, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Merry Art at Main The Main Gallery's Annual Holiday Show and Sale
On November 25th, 2009, The Main Gallery is happy to present their annual holiday show and sale, with many unique and interesting gifts for your holiday shopping. The opening reception will be on December 5th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with refreshments and live music. The show runs through December... - November 25, 2009 - The Main Gallery
Peter Booth "Film Star" for Auction, from the Short Film Setting the Art World Alight, Possession(s) Starring Laurence Fuller
Possession(s) starring Laurence Fuller launches with the sale of the famous Peter Booth painting. For a link to the film trailer: http://www.laurencefuller.com/Possession.html. "A powerful short film that explores the nature of desire, obsession and possession." - Film INK. - November 23, 2009 - OIL Films
Visual Artist Stops Into Aoraki Mt Cook Village in New Zealand to Support Children and Art
Artist Leisa Collins, while retracing her painting tour footsteps of 30 years ago in New Zealand, stopped into the Aoraki Mt Cook School to support of children and art and give an impromptu watercolor lesson to the students and show them her own original watercolor house portraits and landscape paintings. - November 23, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
The Gallery at 764 West Hosts Ten Local Artists – Original Gifts Art Show “WassailWest Gift Gallery”
The Gallery at 764 West Hosts “WassailWest Gift Gallery,” Ten local artists exhibit original art for gift giving. Exhibition opens on December 3 and runs through December 24. An artist reception is on December 3 from 6 to 9 PM during New Braunfels Wassailfest. - November 22, 2009 - 764 West Art Gallery
Irvine MINI Introduces New Mascot, MINIWeen: Artist Mark Paul Deren Creates New Ween!mal Exclusively for the Orange County Dealership
MINI is proud to introduce its new mascot, MINIWeen, created by artist Mark Paul Deren, better known as Madsteez. Known for his colorful, graffiti-style art and animal hybrids called Ween!mals, Madsteez not only created MINIWeen, he will also be painting a MINI Cooper with his distinctive art. The... - November 21, 2009 - Irvine BMW
Chris Cella PR Announces That Chicago Artist Greg Page is Now Offering Prints of Original Paintings for Sale
As the holidays rapidly approach, prints by Chicago impressionist painter Greg Allen Page are both a thoughtful and one of a kind gift for anyone. - November 21, 2009 - Chris Cella PR
John Nieman Explores the Gap Between Image and Meaning in the Persistence of Form at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature New York Realist, John Nieman, in The Persistence of Form. The exhibition is scheduled to run from November 20, 2009 through December 11, 2009 (opening reception: Thursday, December 3, 2009). John Nieman’s crisp paintings of everyday objects are... - November 20, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Sweet New Children's Book from Katie Roser
A cute and sweet children's reader written and illustrated by Katie Roser just released on Amazon.com - November 19, 2009 - Katie Roser Artistic Services
New Zealand Artist Leisa Collins Returns Home to Exhibit Art with a Message and House Portrait Works
After two decades of social activism that took her to the four corners of the globe and gave her a firsthand view of diverse cultures and social inequities, Leisa Collins, has taken up her paintbrush again and recently returned to New Zealand and her full-time art career. Leisa is now combining... - November 18, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
5th Annual ‘12buy12’ Exhibit at Austin Art Space Gallery to Showcase 89 Works from 46 Artists, Dec. 1-21, 2009
Continuing a tradition from Austin Art Space’s predecessor, Artspoken, the year-old gallery will host the 5th Annual “12buy12” Show. The traditional event is a juried exhibition and sale of art no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches created by artists from Texas, the U.S and around... - November 18, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Papercut & Ketubah Artist Archie Granot Launches Revamped Website
Master Israeli papercut artist Archie Granot recently inaugurated a new website that displays many of his beautiful Jewish art creations. - November 18, 2009 - Archie Granot Papercuts
The Post and Lintel On-Line Art Gallery Offers Archival Quality Art Prints from Established and Emerging Artists
www.thepostandlintel.com is an exclusive on-line art gallery that offers quality archival artist prints by established and emerging artists. The post and lintel is owned and operated by an artist/art teacher from Harrisburg, Pa. - November 14, 2009 - The Post and Lintel
Local Artist Earns Honorable Mention at Page-Walker Arts and History Center Galleries
Vinita Jain, a local artist specializing in acrylic and pastel painting, has her painting titled “Swirling Clouds” on display at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center Galleries, located at 119 Ambassador Loop in Cary until Monday, Nov. 30. Jain’s painting won an honorable... - November 14, 2009 - Vinita Jain
"Variations" Exhibition at Le Méridien Malta
Two Maltese artists, Paul Galea and Carmel Bonello, show their latest works. - November 14, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Nationally Known Oregon Artist, Lindy Gruger Hanson, is Represented by Tumalo Art Co. Gallery of Central Oregon
Tumalo Art Co. gallery located in Bend, Oregon, announces the signing of a representation agreement with nationally known Oregon artist, Lindy Gruger Hanson. - November 14, 2009 - Art by Lindy