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Art Exhibit: Regeneration at the Green House Gallery
On May 1, the Green House Gallery will open its “Regeneration” group show, highlighting the artists’ explorations into new materials. Highlighted pieces will include metal and ceramic sculpture, unique “art jewelry,” ceramic tableware, and mixed-media pieces including medical paraphernalia. The exhibit will run through May 31. - April 11, 2009 - Green House Gallery
Michael Velliquette Opens New Show of Collages at DCKT Contemporary May 8, 2009
DCKT Contemporary is pleased to present Michael Velliquette’s second New York solo exhibition. Velliquette hand cuts and glues paper cardstock into complex dimensional assemblages reminiscent of the interiors of large-scale pop-up books or mosaics in high relief. In his current body of work Velliquette returns once again to garden and jungle settings where humorous and visually dense paper tableaux are populated with animistic spirits, beasts, goons and gods. - April 10, 2009 - DCKT Contemporary
Socially Conscious Art Exhibit, “The Many Faces of Stereotypes,” Continues at Verdadism Art Gallery
Verdadism Art Gallery continues with socially conscious exhibition that confronts the issue of stereotyping human beings because of their race, religion or ethnicity. Original ink drawings by Soraida, Creator of Verdadism. - April 10, 2009 - Artist Soraida
New Annual Art Awards Show "What Texas Means to Me" at Austin Art Space July 10-August 22, 2009
Austin Art Space announced the beginning of a new tradition at the gallery and studios: the first annual juried exhibit focused on everything Texas, entitled ‘What Texas Means to Me’. The show’s theme will be built entirely upon artists’ inspirations and impressions of any aspect of Texas’ past, present or future. - April 08, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Park West Gallery Launches New Artist Sites
Features Fine Art from Gockel, Kinkade, Le Kinff, Krasnyansky and Tarkay - April 08, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Call for Art Entries in Detroit: Summer in the City
Summer in the City - Mixed media show with the theme of; Summer in the City. Utilizing your preferred media, submit works that depict your vision of, or relates to, the primary theme of Summer in The City. All media types and styles will be considered. - April 05, 2009 - The Russell Industrial Center
A Special Mother's Day Gift - Custom Painted Portrait
A custom portrait painting is a unique and thoughtful gift any mother will cherish. Although Mother's Day is over a month away, it takes a month to complete a painting; to ensure delivery before Mother's Day, order before April 9th. - April 04, 2009 - PortraitPainting.com
Mario Beaudoin Launches the ‘Daily Painting’
A Year in the Life of established Quebec artist Mario Beaudoin to be chronicled in the ‘Daily Painting.’ - April 02, 2009 - Creation Bowdoin inc
NuU Unlimited Support Local Theatre Company in Lincoln Park Neighborhood
NuU Unlimited is excited to donate to Infusion Theatre Company’s annual Art of InFusion event, March 28, 2009 from 7p – 10p, held at the Chicago Art Source Gallery. Art of InFusion supports new plays and “consumer friendly” theatre through a celebration of live music,... - April 01, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Underground Cartoonist Hurricane Nancy Kalish Panzika is Back After 40 Years
Underground Cartoonist Hurricane Nancy (http://www.hurricanenancy.com) Kalish Panzika, the first female underground cartoonist from the 1960’s, acknowledged by Trina Robbins as her inspiration to try some of her own strips for the East Village Other is back at work after 40 years. - April 01, 2009 - Hurricane Nancy
Steve Kaufman Has Been Asked to Create a 17 Feet X 70 Feet Mural at Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority (Lvcva) of the History of Las Vegas Casino
“I had a stroke I can’t lift a paint brush.” Kaufman’s office is calling Las Vegas art schools to get kids to help Kaufman with this art history project. The mural will be seen by 4 million people a year. In 2008 Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority has set up a... - March 30, 2009 - Steve Kaufman Art Studio
Andy Warhol Former Assistant Pop Artist Steve Kaufman Statement
Andy Warhol's former assistant, Pop Artist Steve Kaufman, makes the following statement: "My office has received many phone calls, emails that I’ve died, and many flowers from fans. I had a major stroke. My cholesterol was 576, I use a walker, but I’m alive. The Hospital tells me... - March 30, 2009 - Steve Kaufman Art Studio
Steve Kaufman"The Former Assistant to Andy Warhol" Has Printed a Very Rare Art Book
Quotes from the book "They say that art comes from the soul, the more drama in an artist’s life the more he can drawn on for his art. Van Gogh and Picasso had troubled souls, but poor Steve Kaufman has been shot once, stabbed 3 times - all by women - that is a lot of drama for great art. - March 30, 2009 - Steve Kaufman Art Studio
Mallet Japan to Launch Its First Auction Specialized in Ukiyo-e, the Floating World Wood Block Prints
Mallet Japan- Ukiyo-e/ Modern & Contemporary Art, Sale No.090424, Auction: April 24th at 4:00 pm, Session I: Ukiyo-e prints [lots 1-92], Session II: Modern & Contemporary Art [lots 93-381], Preview: April 21st to 23rd from 10:30am to 7:00pm - March 29, 2009 - Mallet Japan
Marc Winstanley, Internationally Known Devonshire Artist, Recent Works Coming to San Antonio’s Pam’s Patio Kitchen, April 1 - 30
Recent works from the Liverton, Devon, studio of English artist Marc Winstanley on exhibit the entire month of April at Pam’s Patio Kitchen, Tuesday through Saturday, between 11 am and 3 pm, and again at 6:00-9:30 pm. The venue, located at 11826 Wurzbach Road off Lockhill Selma in northwest San Antonio, is an art space that happens to serve terrifically good market fresh food in its zagat rated restaurant, with both indoor and outdoor patio seating. - March 28, 2009 - Marc Winstanley
Art Feminine Exhibit May 29-June 7, 2009 at Austin Art Space
Three women artists explore the nature of femininity on paper, canvas and even the side of a barrel. Interpretative, contemporary and representational works that range from sparse to dense by Clare Hees, Keva Richardson and Debbie Willhite. About the Artists Resident artists at Austin Art Space... - March 28, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Kamal Mitra “Oblique Memoir”
It has been nearly a year and half since Tamarind Art has been able to showcase one of its most powerful and thought provoking artists, Kamal Mitra. - March 28, 2009 - Tamarind Art
100 Years Later, Danielle Kelly Re-Imagines Bauhaus
Henri & Odette is pleased to announce the opening of its new exhibition, Bouse House, on April 10th in the gallery located at 124 South Sixth Street Suite 130, on Carson Ave. between Las Vegas Blvd. and Sixth Street. - March 28, 2009 - Henri & Odette
Guild Works Productions Celebrates Release of New Series
Northampton Comic Store serves as the setting for Hell’s Blood #1 Release - March 28, 2009 - Guild Works Publications
Springleap.com Teams Up with DEA to Make a Difference
South African company Springleap.com is heading up the Pure Imagination Campaign by creating awareness of the dangers of drugs by offering a great opportunity. - March 28, 2009 - Springleap.com
Park West Artist Yaacov Agam Builds Sculpture at Entrance to World Games Stadium
Innovative Kinetic Artist Honored by International World Games Association - March 27, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Artwork Contest Lets Winning Kids Contribute to the Charity of their Choice
Children can learn about the international benefits of charitable giving by participating in ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com’s “Kids n’ Charity” greeting card design event. - March 26, 2009 - ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com
Affordable Luxury: Childrens Portraits Are the New Status Symbol
With challenging economic times persisting, people are spending more time at home and are looking for affordable luxuries. Portraiture, especially portraits of children is “The New Status Symbol,” according to Boston Home Magazine. - March 26, 2009 - Melody Phaneuf Paintings
First Thursdays - Dragon Street Art Walk
Thursday, April 2nd kicks off Luxor Style Galleries' Feel the Heat of the Dragon unveiling new arrivals in the "Ultimate Russian Collection" Victor Kazanin and "Americans We Love" Kathy Metcalf. - March 26, 2009 - Luxor Style Galleries
Product Design Competition Announces Semi-Finalists
Entrant’s product ideas to be exhibited at Erie Art Museum. - March 26, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
thecentre:mk Launches National Art Competition : First Prize £5,000
Shopping for Art at thecentre:mk? This may seem to be an unusual proposition but the regional shopping destination will be 30 years old this year and to help celebrate the fact it has joined forces with MK Fringe to launch ‘thecentre:mk Annual Painting Prize‘. The prize is a national... - March 25, 2009 - thecentre:mk
thecentre:mk shopping centre Portrait of a Genius – Art Exhibition March 2009
Milton Keynes Contemporary – Whitewall. Preview - Thursday 19th March 2009, Time - 5.30 - 7.30 pm. - March 23, 2009 - thecentre:mk
Wendt Gallery to Host Major Art Exhibition Featuring Bauhaus Movement Artists
Modernism Art show to feature works of art by 10 major Modernist artists from 1910 to the present. Works by Rolf Scarlet, Rudolf Bauer and Gary Stephan to be showcased. - March 23, 2009 - Wendt Gallery
A NYC Art Show: Quintessential Color, Sensorial Realities and Spatial Articulation
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is pleased to present A NYC Art Show: Quintessential Color, Sensorial Realities and Spatial Articulation. Scheduled to run from March 21, 2009 through April 10, 2009 (Reception: March 26, 6 to 8pm), the latest exhibition from... - March 21, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Writing with Thread: Traditional Textiles of Southwest Chinese Minorities
Writing with Thread: Traditional Textiles of Southwest Chinese Minorities, features a rare collection of entire ensembles of women's, men's and children's ceremonial dress, baby carriers, quilt covers, festive and religious vestments, silver jewelry, embroidered silk valences, and wax-resist dyed... - March 21, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Pip McGarry, ‘A Brush with the Wild.’ A Major Solo Exhibition The Colomb Art Gallery, London
Pip McGarry, ‘A Brush with the Wild.’ Big Cats and African Game Paintings from Pip McGarry, one of the world’s leading wildlife artists. - March 21, 2009 - Colomb Art
Gods of Power and Greed Clash with Human Bones and Uranium at Duke Art Show
When Duke University offered to host an art exhibition for accomplished artist Robert Mihaly they had no idea what they were getting into. It turns out two decades of chiseling elaborate stone and marble sculptures for the Elite had prepared Mihaly for a fight. Like a mad Quixote, he’s... - March 20, 2009 - Louise Jones Brown Gallery, Duke
Park West Gallery Spring Sale: Ideal for All Your Spring Gift-Giving Needs
Fine art and jewelry treasures make perfect birthday, Mother’s Day and graduation gifts. - March 19, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Australian Art Market Blog Goes Live
Sydney, Australia based art market analyst and art critic Nicholas Forrest has announced the launch of a blog dedicated to the Australian art market. The blog will feature a no holds barred analysis of the Australian art market by Nicholas Forrest as well as advice for art investors, relevant news... - March 19, 2009 - artmarketblog.com
Canvas Vs. Computer: Are Pixels the New Paint? Modbook Artist at Work.
Expand your artist pallet using the ModBook Macintosh Tablet computer. TechRestore, the only Axiotron Authorized Service Provider that performs Overnight ModService, posts a time-lapse video of an artist painting on canvas and on the ModBook. - March 18, 2009 - TechRestore, Inc.
‘Earth, Sky, Water’ Exhibit at Austin Art Space to Feature New Paintings by Valerie Walden
Three essential elements interpreted by three different award-winning artists: Valerie Walden, Jan Knox and Marilyn Rea Nasky. ‘Earth, Sky, Water’ is the second in a series of Austin Art Space exhibits featuring artists-in- residence. A total of 32 original paintings will be on display in various mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels. - March 17, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Enjoy the Colourful Art by the Estonian Artist Aavo Ermel at BestNetArt Artgallery
The contemporary Estonian printmaker Aavo Ermel has joined the team of BestNetArt Artists, and his interesting artprints are now for sale at the Internet based BestNetArt Artgallery (www.bestnetart.com). Aavo Ermel specializes in modern artprints by using his computer and giclée (digigraphie) technique. - March 17, 2009 - BestNetArt Artgallery
Art: RAW Gallery Solo Exhibit NYC Street Artist TMNK
Art: Raw Gallery is pleased to present TMNK, The Me Nobody Knows, in his first solo exhibition in New York. The exhibition will feature an installation that combines mixed-media paintings. The paintings touch upon such issues as race, violence, politics, consumerism and social class. - March 17, 2009 - Art Raw Gallery
‘Earth, Sky, Water’ Exhibit at Austin art Space to Showcase Award-Winning Resident Artists April 17-28, 2009
Three essential elements interpreted by three different award-winning artists: Marilyn Rea Nasky, Jan Knox, and Valerie Walden. ‘Earth, Sky, Water’ is the second in a series of Austin Art Space exhibits featuring artists-in-residence. A total of 32 original paintings will be on display in various mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels. - March 17, 2009 - Austin Art Space
The Gallery at 764 West Hosts Mark M. Nelson – Solo Art Show and Sale “New Leaves”
The Gallery at 764 West Hosts “New Leaves” a solo art exhibition for Mark M. Nelson, opening on April 17 and running through May 18. Artist reception is on April 17 from 5 to 9 PM. - March 15, 2009 - 764 West Art Gallery
The Tattoo Learning Center Offers a Modern Approach to an Age Old Craft
The Tattoo Learning Center offers a non-traditional way of learning the age old art of tattooing. - March 14, 2009 - The Tattoo Learning Center
Detroit: A New Beginning
The Russell Gallery is proud to present its newest and most colorful exhibition entitled, “Detroit: A New Beginning”. This mixed media show presents art works from many regional artists showcasing metalwork, painting, and photography. This show is very special as it will help the... - March 14, 2009 - The Russell Industrial Center
Lens-a-Hand Images Presents "Honoring the Courageous" Call for Entries
Lens-A-Hand Images, Ltd. is hosting the 2009 Veteran's Memorial Art & History Exhibition in Downtown Newark, OH and announces a call to artists for “Honoring The Courageous”, a national juried exhibition, May 23 – May 30, 2009. $1,000+ in cash awards. All media, all styles. - March 13, 2009 - Lens-A-Hand Images Ltd.
Thomas Blackshear’s Collections Offer Art That Depict Black People as Beautiful and Elegant
Unfold the history of Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions™ collection in an unprecedented First Edition Collector's Handbook and Secondary Market Price Guide. - March 13, 2009 - 7th Avenue West
Orange Model Management Inc. - Modeling Agency - LG Toronto Fashion Week
Models from Orange Model Management will once again present Canadian fashion icon-Zoran Dobric's Collection at the LG Toronto Fashion Week. - March 09, 2009 - Orange Model Management
Bosoms and Bottoms by LG Williams Celebrates 20,000th YouTube™ Viewer
Please join The Estate of LG Williams in celebrating Bosoms and Bottom’s 20,000th Youtube™ viewer. This landmark event is being hosted by Hollywood celebrity David Tarfest. A portion of the video's advertising revenue will go to Fleeing America, one of the nation's leading... - March 09, 2009 - The Estate Of LG Williams
Steven Seagal Announces New Russian Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas
Steven Seagal Partners with Dallas-based Luxor Style Galleries to bring exclusive Russian art to the United States with living Russian Masters and will feature American living Contemporary Artists. - March 09, 2009 - Luxor Style Galleries
Art Classes for Beginners, Advanced Artists
Classes at Erie Art Museum - March 07, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Park West Gallery Announces Virtual Tour
Gallery Director Morris Shapiro Acts as Your Personal Docent. - March 05, 2009 - Park West Gallery
iGavel Presents March Auction Highlights
iGavel is pleased to present its March Sales. During the month of March, iGavel is holding six Associate Sales that include a broad range of auction items. These auction items are carefully priced to reflect a buyer’s market. Sales are ongoing throughout March at www.iGavel.com. - March 05, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.