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Studio Art Direct Goes Pop Up in Portland
Studio Art Direct transforms vacant Portland, Oregon commercial retail storefronts into "pop-up" contemporary art galleries. - July 29, 2009 - Studio Art Direct
Benefit Auction Raises Funds for Local Artist
In every industry, a level of camaraderie develops. Colleagues rally together to celebrate birthdays, marriages and births. That amazing level of comradeship reaches new heights when a tragedy strikes. Free Lunch Studios in Granby CT was the setting for a heartwarming example of such camaraderie... - July 29, 2009 - Free Lunch Comics
Xlibris Releases a Colorful Self Published Book on the Apollo 11 Space Programs
Self-published author storyboards major space missions in Manned Space Projects – Apollo to Space Stations. - July 26, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Robert Casterline and Joe Koller Announce Opening of ADRIFT Art Gallery
Southern California gallery marks latest expansion for Robert Casterline. - July 25, 2009 - Robert Casterline
Poetry as a Gift Opens Its Office to Offer Personalized Gifts of Poetry Services
A gift of poetry is one of the best personalized gifts. Poetry as a gift is a company that is dedicated to writing poems uniquely meant for the receiver. - July 25, 2009 - Poetry As A Gift
Fitness Expert Introduces Revolutionary Technique for Overall Wellness, Healing in Self Published Book
Susan Mitchell introduces the Tao of Movement, an overall fitness program that combines special techniques for mental, physical and spiritual well being. - July 24, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
iGavel Presents Summer Sale of Jewelry, Silver, Books, Maps & Photographs
iGavel is pleased to present Remmey Antiques’ Summer Sale of Jewelry, Silver, Books, Maps & Photographs. The auction is ongoing through July 28 at www.iGavel.com. - July 23, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Death of Neda "The Angel of Iran" Inspires Celebrated American Sculptor
A finely detailed portrait bust of Neda Agha-Soltan will be presented at a massive rally in front of San Francisco City Hall on Saturday, July 25th. More than 20,000 people are expected attend the event. - July 22, 2009 - Paula Slater Sculpture
CoLAB Projects Presents: S.J. Hart 'Shining with the Secret of It'
"Somehow out of their own space and time, the Songbirds are here. Part animal and part child, they live in a weird zone between imagination and reality, portraiture and decoration, grief and joy." – S.J. Hart - July 22, 2009 - CoLAB Projects
Park West Gallery Re-Launches Pablo Picasso Website
Features expanded information and imagery of the 347 Series, La Celestine, and Suite Vollard artwork. - July 22, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Gayl Sharabi Links Realms of Art and Science in Her Series of Paintings in Metamorphosis at Agora Gallery
For Sharabi, the most gratifying experience is the act of creating. It is as though music plays through her and the brush is the dance. Creating is the most wonderful experience. She views science and art as an expression of each other. - July 22, 2009 - Agora Gallery
World's Fastest Painter Rock Demarco Performing Live in Concert
Rock Demarco travels the world creating giant celebrity paintings live for concerts, events and has appeared on all the major TV networks. www.RockDemarco.com - July 21, 2009 - Rock Demarco
Artist Appearance and Autograph Session with Local Artist Bradford J. Salamon
Local Artist Bradford J. Salamon, will be appearing and signing prints of his works at The Rock and Roll Emporium, 205 Main Street in Downtown Huntington Beach Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 5pm. - July 21, 2009 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Di Passaggio Wins Accolade Competition’s Award of Merit
21-year-old director James Kicklighter takes prize in Documentary Feature division. - July 19, 2009 - JamesWorks Entertainment
Warplanes Launches Its First Tweet-to-Win Contest
Warplanes.com is giving away a over $1500 worth of model planes and discount coupons on a wide selection of handcrafted model planes on Twitter. - July 17, 2009 - Warplanes
Fine Arts & Fantasy Exhibition - From Portraits to Pixels
Unique art show displays artists' work beyond their classical roots to showcase distinctive and personal styles. - July 16, 2009 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Robert Casterline of Museum Works Galleries Announces Launch of New Mexico Gallery
Robert Casterline, founder of Aspen-based Museum Works Galleries, is pleased to announce the launch of a new gallery located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Beginning July 15, 2009, Museum Works Galleries, Santa Fe will open to the public and feature works from both established and emerging artists,... - July 15, 2009 - Robert Casterline
Park West Gallery Judges the 2009 American Art Awards
Michigan gallery selected to represent the state in prestigious artwork competition - July 15, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Placido Domingo Named Ambassador
Guide for the Arts names Washington National Opera’s Maestro as first D.C. recipient. - July 14, 2009 - InStep Communications LLC
Spanish Artist Cristina Guerrero & American Artist Michael Fitts to Have New Show in Chicago
Chicago's Gallery KH to highlight the work of new gallery artists Cristina Guerrero & Michael Fitts July 17 - September 8, 2009. - July 13, 2009 - Gallery KH
Art Source for Design Opens Its Warehouse to the Public
Scottsdale art and custom picture framing showroom opens its warehouse to the public. True savings of up to 80% off framed art and framed mirrors. - July 13, 2009 - Art Source for Design
Perspex Art is the New Canvas Prints
One company from the UK has launched a new product that they say will replace canvas prints in the art market. - July 11, 2009 - Four Blank Walls
Annual Festival Calls for Volunteers
The 17th Annual Erie Art Museum Blues and Jazz Festival, August 1 and 2 at Frontier Park, is looking for volunteers to assist staff with the organization and production of the region’s most dynamic musical event. Sam Ansbro, volunteer coordinator, said that around 100 volunteers are needed... - July 11, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Dream Watching – Exhibition of Gert-Jan Akerboom's Drawings and Murals at Kunstraum Richard Sorge
Kunstraum Richard Sorge presents the first large overview in Germany of Dutch artist Gert-Jan Akerboom’s ink drawings on paper. The artist executed several large murals, turning the presentation into an immersive experience. - July 11, 2009 - Kunstraum Richard Sorge
Erie Art Museum Features Work of Roger T. Hane
Renowned Illustrator’s Works on View - July 11, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Vent Letters Are Providing Free Recession Therapy
A new website provides free recession therapy through the writing and publishing of vent letters. - July 10, 2009 - Vent Letters
Art Source for Design to Host Fundraising Art Auction to Benefit LifeUnfolded
Art Source for Design is proud to announce the date of a fundraising art auction to benefit LifeUnfolded, a local non profit organization dedicated to to providing an artistic outlet for foster children. The event will be held at ASFD's new Scottsdale showroom located at 15816 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop, Suite 400, Scottsdale on Saturday, August 15. - July 10, 2009 - Art Source for Design
Recycled The Main Gallery Birthday Show
The exhibition "Recycled" opens at The Main Gallery and runs from August 12th to September 13th. This is the annual, all-gallery “birthday” show and this year the artists chose to unite on the theme “Recycled.” Artists have a long history of creatively re-purposing items and in this show they explore the many ways items often thought useless can be transformed into something useful again. - July 10, 2009 - The Main Gallery
iGavel Presents Locati Antiques Summer Sale, Americana and Fine Art
iGavel is pleased to present Locati Antiques Summer Sale, Americana and Fine Art. The auction is ongoing through July 22 at www.iGavel.com. - July 10, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Austin Art Space Announces 8 Winners in 'What Texas Means to Me' Annual Art Awards Show
Austin Art Space announced the 8 winners of its first annual juried exhibit focused on everything Texas, entitled ‘What Texas Means to Me’ running July 10 – August 22, 2009. The show’s theme is derived from artists’ impressions of any aspect of Texas’ past,... - July 10, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Raymond Vineyards Expands Partnership with Asian Art Museum
Raymond Vineyards is pleased to expand their partnership with The Asian Art Museum. - July 09, 2009 - Raymond Vineyards
Mary Nangah’s Artwork Explores Human Identity in the Persistence of Form at Agora Gallery
The most gratifying experience for Nangah as an artist is being able to create and visualize the interpretation of her thoughts, imaginations, dreams and experiences. Art provides Nangah with a place to accept imperfections, a place that allows for escape, endless imaginations and ideas. She hopes that viewers sense this vitality, and the possibility of relating to diverse stories that art can provide. - July 09, 2009 - Agora Gallery
New Business - Profits Go to Food Bank
A graphic designer here in Omaha has just launched a new side business: http://AnniesDoodlebugz.com. It is an online store featuring art work created by Ann Troe. Profits from the store will be donated to the OmahaFoodBank.org. Ann is very excited about the opportunity to apply philanthropic... - July 08, 2009 - Annies Doodlebugz
Jay Lonewolf Premieres His Latest Work "Voodoo Survivor" at the Cummings Group Gallery
Meet the artist Jay Lonewolf and enjoy his latest exhibition this Friday, July 10 in Ft. Lauderdale. - July 08, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
Launch of CoLAB Projects: ‘Part Collaboration, Part Laboratory’
CoLAB Projects begins transitioning into the former BECA gallery space located at 527 St. Joseph Street across from the Contemporary Arts Center in the heart of the New Orleans Warehouse Arts District, serving curators and private, institutional and corporate collectors. - July 06, 2009 - BECA gallery
Art Prints Blog Launched Offering Detailed Articles on 150 Art Topics
New blog is finally launched and aims to cover 150 art topics in great depth, with the help of art lovers around the world. - July 05, 2009 - Art150.com
Teco, Thangka, Trompe L’Oeil: Teacher Week at the Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street, welcomes eleven local teachers to help the Museum team select the works to be displayed in the new galleries being built during the current expansion project. From July 13th through 17th the team of Museum staff and local teachers will learn about the 6,300+... - July 04, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Exhibition Brings Kyoto Tradition to Erie Art Museum
Woodblock prints to be Exhibited - July 04, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Noted Artist Allen Leepa; Endowed SPC's Leepa-Rattner Museum
Noted abstract expressionist artist Allen Leepa, who gave his extensive art collection to St. Petersburg College in 1997, died at age 90 - July 03, 2009 - St. Petersburg College
Park West Gallery Launches Facebook Page
Social media site allows gallery to connect with art collectors worldwide - July 02, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Summer Exhibition 2009 at The Colomb Art Gallery, London
A comprehensive exhibition of British and International, traditional and contemporary art works from The Colomb Art Gallery’s recognised artists. - July 02, 2009 - Colomb Art
Coping with Loss and Death Discussed in Self Published Release
Handling the incidence of death or facing it brings certain challenges. Bill Minnick’s self-published book provides a guide to survive death, your own or someone else’s. - July 01, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Canadian Cartoonist Pledges "Peanuts" to Schulz Challenge at Ohio State: Mike Cope to Donate Book's Proceeds to Future Home of Newspaper Funnies History
Mike Cope, cartoonist, illustrator and author of "The Last of the Funnies" is making a generous pledge to support the Schulz Challenge that is raising money for The Ohio State University’s Cartoon Library & Museum. Mike is donating $2 for every copy his timely science fiction, which explores the future of the funnies in a virtually paperless world after a worldwide energy and economic crisis, sells until the Schulz Challenge concludes in March 2014. - June 30, 2009 - Mike Cope - COPETOONS.COM
Hollywood Tough Guy Proves Bad Economy is Good for Dummies
One Hollywood actor is dealing with the bad economy, by taking matters into his own hands (Literally) - June 30, 2009 - Robert McRay
Carlton Hobbs Wins Finest Work of Art Award at Olympia International Art and Antiques Fair in London
Carlton Hobbs, the eminent international antiques dealer, is very pleased to announce that they were awarded the Fair Patron’s Award 2009 for the Finest Work of Art in Association with CINOA, the prestigious international federation for art and antique dealers. Presented by Sir Timothy... - June 30, 2009 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
First Asian Art Gallery in SF Bay Area
The Gallery Chinoise (361 12th St., Oakland) opened its doors to the public on June 14th, 2009. The grand opening reception was a success, drawing in a mixed crowd of artists, art critics, and art fans. The gallery is the first in the San Francisco Bay Area to be dedicated solely to contemporary... - June 30, 2009 - Gallery Chinoise
Contemporary American Studio Potter Exhibits Works at Erie Art Museum
Studio potter Kurt Weiser gives new life to the centuries-old tradition of painting china. His beautiful teapots and jars will be on view at the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street, June 26 through Sept. 13, 2009. Eden Revisited: The Ceramic Art of Kurt Weiser is comprised of... - June 27, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Austin Pastel Society Member Exhibit Awards Honorable Mention to Valerie Walden of Austin Art Space
Valerie Walden is among the members featured in the Austin Pastel Society's Miniature Show, June 21-July 19 at the historic Scarbrough building in downtown Austin. The size of artwork on display is limited -- nothing larger than 8 inches by 10 inches unframed. Two pastels from Ms. Walden's All... - June 26, 2009 - Austin Art Space
India Art Summit™ 19th – 22nd August 2009 New Delhi
The 2nd Edition: Setting the Mood for the Indian Art Market. - June 25, 2009 - India Art Summit™
Park West Gallery Launches Salvador Dali Videos on YouTube
Features artwork from the Divine Comedy and Biblia Sacra - June 25, 2009 - Park West Gallery