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Artist R. Lloyd Ming Uses American Express Black Cards in Sculpture to Symbolize China’s Wealth
For his solo art exhibit “I Am Not Chinese,” New York based artist R. Lloyd Ming created sculptures using The Black Card an exclusive credit card from American Express. - March 04, 2009 - R. Lloyd Ming Studio
John Lyndon Green Analyzes Jesus’ Statements in His Self Published Book
How Jesus made the gates of Heaven available to everyone is analyzed in the self-published book, Entering Into Heaven. - March 03, 2009 - Xlibris Publisher
Discover New Artists at "Everything But the Kitschen Sync" 12th Annual Juried Group Art Show
La Luz De Jesus Gallery proudly presents its 12th annual juried group exhibition, "Everything But the Kitschen Sync." This gigantic, no-theme exhibition will feature work from some of the most relevant artists working today. - March 02, 2009 - La Luz De Jesus Gallery
Survive The Recession – Be E.I.
The following press release informs individuals how-to survive the worst recession since the great depression. - March 01, 2009 - E.I. Enterprise LLC
Gemma Detti. Solo Exhibition, at The Colomb Art Gallery, London.
Gemma Detti Solo exhibition at The Colomb Art Gallery, London Friday 6th March - Saturday 14th March Free admission. Private View, Thursday 5th March, 6pm - 8pm. RSVP. With drinks served. Gemma Detti Italian Architect and Artist Gemma has lived in London since 2004 with her current work... - February 28, 2009 - Colomb Art
Biblical Proportions Art Show at Bearded Lady and Blue Genie
A two gallery group art show in Austin, Texas at Bearded Lady and Blue Genie during April, 2009. This show features over 60 local artists with their takes on Biblical stories. - February 28, 2009 - schliefkevision.com
Launch of New Photojournalism Project and Internet Site Giving Honor to the Residents of Jerusalem
Photographer Nir Alon has launched a new photojournalism project and Internet site to host it – "TIPUSIM.com in Jerusalem" honors unique characters, personalities and individuals in Jerusalem constituting a diversified and spectacular human mosaic. - February 27, 2009 - Images Of My Thoughts . com
Rodger Bechtold to Exhibit New Abstract Landscapes at Gallery KH in Chicago
Rodger Bechtold's new vibrant landscapes will focus on the terrain of the Midwest. - February 27, 2009 - Gallery KH
Wendy Walls Mixed Media Art Class 2009 Programme Announced
Registrations are now open for Wendy Walls' Exploring Mixed Media Art Classes in 2009. - February 25, 2009 - Wendy Walls Artist
Chapel Hill Artist Turns Travels Into Art
Artist Kimberly Alvis recently completed “Fajardo, Puerto Rico,” a 20hx24w oil on canvas painting inspired by a moment on a recent journey she made to Puerto Rico. “I was eating dinner at a little restaurant on the water and I was staring at this scene the whole time,”... - February 23, 2009 - Kimberly A. Alvis
Paul Stanley Completes Vocals for the Track "Cut the Wire" for Russian Rockers Pushking's New Album "Pushking Duets" to be Released in Late 2009
Paul Stanley guest stars on Russian Rockers Pushking's New Album "Pushking Duets." - February 21, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions
"Images of the Courageous" - Artists' Support for Our Troops Rapidly Spreads Across America
Artist's paintings, created for a Chaplain to provide a source of comfort for his fellow soldiers in the middle east, have taken on a life of their own. The images, now printed on dog tags, pocket cards, and prints, with a verse are usually referred to as "Prayer Reminder Tags" - to remind others to "pray for the soldiers we so dearly love". Family members and friends of soldiers are grabbing them up to wear them about their necks, hang on purses, key chains, rear view mirrors, and backpacks - February 21, 2009 - Lens-A-Hand Images Ltd.
The Canvas Wall Arts Are the Affordable Objects for Interior Design
Though there are lots of interior design objects available today, the canvas arts are the affordable ones for interior design, according to the professionals of mywhitewalls.com the supplier of unique canvas arts. - February 21, 2009 - Mywhitewalls.com
Erie Art Museum Presents First Class
An Exhibit Featuring Exemplary Works by Erie Art Museum Instructors and Students. - February 21, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
The Great Rock & Roll Kindle - Free Speech Has a Revival Through Eternal Youth Empire
Thanks to IT Companies like Supremus Group, independent writers and publishers can now easily and economically make their publications available on Kindle. Even dead rock stars like Kurt Cobain are being resurrected on this revolutionary device. - February 20, 2009 - Eternal Youth Empire
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Less like a Field Trip, More Like A Night Out - February 20, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Abstract Thinking. Glasses Clinking.
Abstract thinking, glasses clinking, free admission, artist demos, live music combine for the first Gallery Night of 2009 on March 6 from 7-10 p.m. “It’s never been more important than it is now to support local businesses. Erie’s galleries offer unique gifts such as fine art,... - February 20, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series presents a special by the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex, 423 State Street. Admission to this concert is free; suggested donation $10. After 35 years, the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble is... - February 20, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Toshiko Nishikawa: Crystallizing the Invisible
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Toshiko Nishikawa in Matrix of the Mind: Fine Art by Japanese Artists. Scheduled to run from February 24th through March 17th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Toshiko Nishikawa’s new artworks. - February 20, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Box24 Studio Shows Artist Eric Schrab's Paintings March 6th, 2009 7pm-Midnight
Box24 Studio | 945 Lake St. | Venice Beach California | Shows Artist Eric Schrab's Paintings. 3 day event March 6-8th. - February 14, 2009 - Cireart LLC
Dot Fiftyone Gallery is Proudly Presenting Two Simultaneous Exhibitions
“Bazaar,” new works by Miami’s resident artist Pancho Luna – First floor main gallery. “Painted Paintings” by Seville’s (Spain) artist Cristobal Quintero – Second floor project room. - February 11, 2009 - Dot Fiftyone Gallery
BBH New York and Fame Theory Unveil Trust Art at TED Palm Springs
Fame Theory (creators of www.famegame.com), in partnership with BBH New York, announces the launch of Trust Art, a new project to reinvent the model of the contemporary art world. The project, an innovative stock market for artistic and cultural renewal, was launched on Friday during the TED... - February 11, 2009 - Fame Theory LLC
Artist Pollyanna Pickering Shortlisted for Women in Public Life Award
Wildlife Artist Pollyanna Pickering is honoured to have been shortlisted for the Business Woman of the Year award at the Dods & Scottish Widows Women in Public Life Awards, which celebrate women leaders in society and seek to recognise and promote the work of women in politics, business, the... - February 11, 2009 - Anna-Louise Pickering
Balsman Photography to Exhibit“Portraits in Oil” by Gaynor Cooke Nelson on Friday, February 13, 2009 from 8PM-9PM
Balsman Photography will showcase the exhibit “Portraits in Oil” by Gaynor Cooke Nelson. The general public is invited to attend this exhibit of fine art oil portraits. - February 10, 2009 - Balsman Photography, LLC
Street Art Photography by Charlene Weisler at the Kevin Barry Gallery
Photography by Charlene Weisler at the Kevin Barry Gallery in Staten Island NYC showcased in a solo show from April 16 – June 11, 2009. Opening reception Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 6-9p. - February 09, 2009 - Charlene Weisler
Giving in Tough Times
Charities cry ever more loudly in depressed times: The needy still need us. Artist Julie Scandora has found one creative way to help. During her show, “And the Skies Opened Up,” at Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation (TUU), she will donate 15 percent of sales to Olive Crest Homes... - February 09, 2009 - Julie Scandora
For V-Day: Think Like Obama?
Our President successfully romanced an entire nation last year. Here is how to apply his strategies to do some wooing of your own. - February 08, 2009 - J.J. Jones, Author
Alfa Art Gallery Presents Art Lines - Linear Abstractions in Graphic Design, Painting and Animation
Exhibition duration: February 17 – March 5, 2009; Curator: Natalie Trainor; Live music: Communipaw; Opening reception: February 19th, 2009 – 7-11pm - February 08, 2009 - Alfa Art Gallery
Erie Art Museum Now Accepting Works for 86h Annual Spring Show
Works are currently being accepted for the Erie Art Museum’s 86th Annual Spring Show, a regional juried exhibit, running April 18 through June 14, 2009 in the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street. All artists residing within 250 miles of Erie are invited to enter works not... - February 07, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
African Textile Celebrates President Barack Obama
The Erie Art Museum’s exhibit, Kanga & Kitenge: Cloth and Culture in East Africa, just received a new acquisition. Fresh from the textile factories in Tanzania, is a cloth commemorating President Barack Obama. It is on view through April 5, 2009 in the Museum’s Main Gallery, 411... - February 07, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Exhibit Smells a Little Like Teen Spirit
The Erie Art Museum’s newest exhibit smells a little like teen spirit. The very popular Kids As Curators exhibit, now in its fifth year, returns with a new crop of students and their fresh ideas about art and collecting. The exhibit debuts on Friday, February 6, 2009 at the Erie Art Museum... - February 07, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Educators Cure Cabin Fever at Erie Art Museum
Educators from Erie County can find the cure for their cabin fever at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street, on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 4:30-7 p.m. Educators from all disciplines and age levels can earn Act 48 credit. “The Cabin Fever Getaway is an opportunity for educators of students... - February 07, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Want to be an Art-O-Mat Artist?
During a visit to the Erie Art Museum, did you notice the retired cigarette vending machine near the reception desk? It’s an Art-o-Mat, one of only 82 active machines in various locations across the country that have been converted to vend art. For many Erie Art Museum visitors, the... - February 07, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Jason Craighead Donates "Red Crane" to VAE Auction
Jason Craighead, the artist whose painting broke the record for the highest single bid during the November “Works of Heart” charitable auction for the Carolina AIDS Alliance, has donated another large painting to the Visual Art Exchange for its 25th Art Auction & Gala. The silver... - February 05, 2009 - Jason Craighead
Russell Gallery Presents "A Celebration of African American Aesthetics"
This Friday, February 6th is the opening of the Celebration for African American Aesthetics. Featured is the artwork of ten critically acclaimed artists and is in honor of Black History Month. Detroit bred artist, BeloZro is one of the artists gracing the Russell Gallery with his Neo-Calligraphic... - February 05, 2009 - The Russell Industrial Center
Harry K. Wong, Alfie Kohn, Teaching Tips in Latest Teachers.Net Gazette
February 2009 issue is biggest yet - Features Abraham Lincoln, Black History, and Dr. Seuss Read Across America lesson plans, classroom management help, opinion, recipes, and classroom humor. - February 04, 2009 - Teachers.Net
iAuctionShop Signs Harrogate, Yorkshire Based Artist Joey Parkin
iAuctionShop Ltd announces that it will be marketing original art and prints by Harrogate based artist Joey Parkin. - February 02, 2009 - iAuctionShop Ltd
World Printmakers Presents: Cut the Gallery Out of the Picture
A new website permits artists around the world to share their own creative marketing strategies, thus cutting art galleries out of the picture. - February 02, 2009 - Mike Booth, writer
"The Quilt Complex" Launches New Web Site; a "Paradise" for People Who Love Antique Quilts
Announcing the launch of a web site for a business with merchandise and services involving antique quilts. - January 31, 2009 - The Quilt Complex
Raymond Vineyards Partners with Asian Art Museum
Raymond Vineyards is pleased to announce their new partnership with the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, CA. Raymond is the official wine sponsor for the Museum’s private donor lounge, The Peterson Room, and their Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon will be poured at the... - January 30, 2009 - Raymond Vineyards
Passionate Explorations in Texture by D. Loren Champlin
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present D. Loren Champlin in Contemporary Perspectives. Scheduled to run from January 30th through February 19th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of D. Loren Champlin's bold and detailed paintings. - January 30, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Darla Reid: Capturing the Life Force
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Darla Reid in Enigmatic Visions. Scheduled to run from January 30th through February 19th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Darla Reid's artistic expressions. - January 30, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Pascal Fessler: Cities and Sittings in Contrast
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Pascal Fessler in Contemporary Perspectives. Scheduled to run from January 30th through February 19th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Pascal Fessler's unique cityscapes. - January 30, 2009 - Agora Gallery
Happy 1-Year Off-the-Grid to a Very Special Non-Profit
Side Street Projects just celebrated one-year 100% solar. - January 29, 2009 - Side Street Projects
Daryl Bibicoff, Artist/Painter of Contemporary Musicians and "Inclusive" Retrospective
Daryl Bibicoff is a contemporary painter and was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. Opportunities to display his work defines his success as an artist, and he is fortunate for the opportunities he has been afforded. Currently, he just finished a commissioned painting for Ariey Productions. Daryl continues to apply his unique talent by expanding his “Inclusive” Retrospective. He is currently connecting painting and music with popular rock and jazz musicians. - January 28, 2009 - Art By Daryl
CAKE: a Mid Career Retrospective of Sculptor and Visual Artist Don Desper Opening on January 24 at 7pm
A protégé of Walker Hancock, Don Desper’s retrospective spans 35 years of accumulated sculpture, painting, drawing, writing and conceptual work. - January 24, 2009 - Don Desper - Artist
Did You Attend the Inauguration? Tips for Preserving an Unforgettable Experience.
Recommendations for preserving and displaying inauguration memorabilia including tickets, invitations and photographs. - January 22, 2009 - Purple Raincoat
American Heritage Trading Cards Giving Away Free Autographed Barack Obama Trading Card Sets Online
American Heritage trading Cards Giving Away Free Autographed Barack Obama Trading Card Sets Online. www.FreeObamacards.com flooded with requests. Tough economic times have everyone looking for a bargain, but look no further. American Heritage Memorabilia is offering a Limited Edition Autographed... - January 20, 2009 - FreeObamaCards.com
Art:Raw Gallery Inaugural Exhibit Debut Show Featuring 300+ Artists
Art Raw Gallery is pleased to present for its inaugural exhibit the international works of over 300 emerging artists. The show will run from February 19 to March 21, 2009 with an opening reception Thursday, February 19, 6-9pm. The grand opening 4-week group exhibition for the West Chelsea gallery... - January 19, 2009 - Art Raw Gallery
Abandoned Demolition: New En Plein Air Paintings by Andy Paczos
Painter Andy Paczos exhibits 14 works of en plein air paintings chronicling three years of growth, destruction and resurrection at local demolition site. - January 18, 2009 - Hyde Park Art Center