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Gallery Night Holiday Edition
Galleries throughout downtown and around town usher in the holiday shopping season with a holiday edition of Gallery Night on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, 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... - November 20, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
"Rock Star of the Art World" Michael Godard Discovers a Newfound Mission by Using His Paintbrush to Give Back
Global top selling artist Michael Godard, is a man with a philanthropic mission to make a difference in the world through his art. He has dedicated himself to raising money for charities to help cure cancer in memory of his daughter Paige. Paige’s struggle with cancer inspired Godard to discover a newfound passion and clarity. - November 19, 2008 - Michael Godard
Ramez Jamali in New York Exhibition
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Ramez Jamali in Metamorphosis: a Collective Exhibition. Scheduled to run from November 19th through December 9th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Ramez Jamali's profound works. - November 19, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Free Workshop Creativity Unwrapped
Meet Dr Virginia Green in an informal setting as she discusses the steps to unleash creativity of individuals into a potential business opportunity. - November 19, 2008 - DRVirginiaGreen
iGavel Presents Everard & Company Fine Art, Antiques and Art Glass Auction
iGavel is pleased to present the Everard and Company online auction of Fine Art, Antiques and Art Glass from Estates and Various Owners. The auction will take place from November 18th through December 8th at www.iGavel.com. - November 19, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Timeless Histories by Michael Bajko
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Michael Bajko in Altered States of Reality: an Exhibition of Analog and Digital Fine Art Photography. Scheduled to run from November 19th through December 9th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Michael Bajko's mysterious images. - November 18, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Art Exhibit: Greenery Gala - A New Leaf
Turn over a new leaf at the Green House Gallery, located in the heart of Houston's Montrose district, with a distinctive, living exhibit that blends plants and artwork on December 5, from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit will run through January 31. - November 17, 2008 - Green House Gallery
Ravenworks Presents "Her Majesty's Winter Renaissance Faire"
Ravenworks and Time after Time, Inc. are presenting "Her Majesty's Winter Renaissance Faire and High Court Dinner" to be held 13 and 14 Dec. 08., at Her Majesty's Castle at 676B Whitney Square Mall, Whitney Way, in Madison, WI. The Weno BellyDance Tribe, St. Martin's Academy, the Murder... - November 17, 2008 - Ravenworks
More Accolades for Pacific Resort Aitutaki at World Luxury Hotel Travel Awards
The bubbles are flowing once again at Pacific Resort Aitutaki after being judged the best ‘Luxury Island Resort’ in the world at the World Luxury Hotel Travel Awards Gala Ceremony held at the world renowned 300 year old Lanzerac Estate in South Africa’s famous Cape Winelands, at... - November 13, 2008 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Erie Art Museum Exhibits Recent Works from the Lake Erie Fiber Arts Guild
The Erie Art Museum exhibits recent works from the Lake Erie Fiber Arts Guild at the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop, 423 State Street, from Nov. 14, 2008 through Jan. 17, 2009. A public opening reception will be held on the Gallery Night Holiday Tour, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 from 7-10 p.m. About the... - November 13, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
The Rocky Mountain Art & Antiques Show
The Premiere Art & Antiques Extravaganza of the Year. After several months of preparation, the first annual Rocky Mountain Art & Antiques Show is ready to open in the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah from November 14-16. They have gathered some top Utah artists and... - November 13, 2008 - The Rocky Mountain Art & Antiques Show
Downing Creek Artists Open Studios
This holiday season will mark the 6th year for the Annual Downing Creek Open Studio Tour. What started out as a garage open house and art sale has grown into a yearly art walk that is hugely supported by the Downing Creek Community. - November 12, 2008 - Beverly Dyer Fine Art and Stationery
Gallery KH in Chicago Presents First Annual Small Works Show
Chicago Gallery Offers Smaller Works for Experienced and First Time Art Buyers. - November 10, 2008 - Gallery KH
Gallery KH in Chicago Presents Henry Coe: Plein Air Perspective
Renowned Plein Air Landscape Artist to Have Solo Show in Chicago. - November 10, 2008 - Gallery KH
Clay Vorhes - Mountainscapes at the John Natsoulas Gallery
Clay Vorhes new paintings at John Natsoulas Center For The Arts 12/6/08. - November 09, 2008 - clay vorhes
New Student Group Confirmed at Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
The Audio Engineering Society officially approves the creation of a student delegation at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University. - November 05, 2008 - Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
Made in England – Wildlife Artist Pollyanna Pickering to Exhibit Work from BBC Documentary
Wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering is to exhibit work completed for her BBC documentary 'Made in England' - which challenged her to leave her comfort zone, and paint human subjects instead of the animals she loves. - November 05, 2008 - Anna-Louise Pickering
Juried Art Show at SUNY Ulster
If food figures thematically, visually or metaphorically in your work, artists are invited to submit entries in the media of choice to this Regional Juried Exhibition sponsored by Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery at the Stone Ridge campus of SUNY Ulster. - November 05, 2008 - SUNY Ulster
18th Century Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure Sells at iGavel.com for $144,000 Despite Fears of Worsening World Economic Conditions
The Asian, Ancient and Ethnographic Works of Art Auction ended last week at iGavel.com. The auction was a success despite fears of a weakening global economy. Mainland Chinese collectors remained optimistic and were keen to buy very good pieces with historical significance. In total, eleven lots... - November 05, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
2009 Calendar to Raise Funds for Sierra Leone Schools
paw fotograf has recently published as 2009 calendar with photographs from Sierra Leone taken in the 1960's. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Schools for Salone, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting education for the youth of Sierra Leone. - November 04, 2008 - paw fotograf
Erie Art Museum to Participate in Heritage Preservation’s Conservation Assessment Program
The Erie Art Museum has been chosen to participate in Heritage Preservation’s 2008 Conservation Assessment Program (CAP). The Erie Art Museum joins 2,500 museums that have participated in CAP since the program began in 1990. Heritage Preservation’s CAP is supported through a cooperative... - November 01, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Capitol Christmas Tree Artwork to be Auctioned
Montana's Bitterroot National Forest was selected to provide the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. with the 2008 "People's Tree." Artists across the state were selected to provide original artwork for the project. - November 01, 2008 - Lisa Archer Silks
Ignorant Poet: Scottish-American Poet to Release Inaugural Book
Scottish-American Poet Stuart Eric Card has announced that his first book “Ignorant and Agnostic: Poems and Other Words” will be released and available to the public November 14, 2008, through Lulu.com. Mr. Card boldly claims that his collection of poems, lyrics, and rhythmic word will... - October 31, 2008 - Stuart Card Publishing
Custom Picture Framer Awarded Popular Choice Ribbon
Andrew Langlois, CPF wins Popular Choice and Third Place in annual New England picture framing contest of the Professional Picture Framer's Association (PPFA), - October 31, 2008 - Get the Picture, LLC
Erie Art Museum Introduces Green Membership Level
The Erie Art Museum has introduced a new “green” membership level for new and renewing Museum members. “As part of the Museum’s efforts to be a good environmental steward, we’ve introduced a new ‘green’ membership for the Museum’s new and renewing... - October 30, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Moorcroft British Art Pottery New Release of Deco Drive Vase in a Limited Edition of 50 - Florida Exclusive
Designer Philip Gibson visited Florida in 2006 to demonstrate the art of making Moorcroft at the West Palm Beach show. He was so impressed by the Art Deco hotels on Ocean Drive that he incorporated the iconic details into a vase design. - October 29, 2008 - Pascoe and Company
Upcoming Auctions Presented by iGavel
iGavel, the highly successful online auction house, is pleased to announce a series of upcoming auctions, presented by iGavel New York this fall: - October 29, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
iGavel Presents Daniel Cooney Fine Art Emerging Photographers Auction
Highlighted in this sale are 25 lots by emerging artists never before offered for auction and personally curated by Daniel Cooney. The works are a collection of portraiture, landscape and documentary photographs. - October 29, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Honduran Art
Honduran Art these fantasy animals were painted by kids in the village with the help of an artist through the Guaruma program. The Guaruma village is north of La Ceiba in the Cangrejal river valley boardering two National Parks. - October 27, 2008 - Roatan
Unique Baby Nursery Themes, Crib Bedding Designs and Decorating Ideas Expands Product Line and Information Service
Unique Baby Gear Ideas, after two years in operation, has announced an expansion in article categories and products. - October 26, 2008 - Unique Baby Nursery Themes, Crib Bedding and Decorating Ideas
Urban Sketchers Blog Captures City Life Around the World
Network of artist-correspondents to open their sketchbooks online. - October 26, 2008 - Urban Sketchers
Art Exhibit: Find Your Re-Purpose in Life
The dynamic Green House Gallery, in the heart of Houston's Montrose district, is opening a new exhibit of re-purposed, recycled and rediscovered artwork - October 24, 2008 - Green House Gallery
Baterbys to Hold Major Year End Auction
Dozens of important works of art by renowned 20th-century masters such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Marc Chagall will be offered at auction on Saturday, Nov. 8, by Baterbys Art Auction Gallery. The sale will be conducted live and online. Baterbys expects a packed showroom for the event, but... - October 24, 2008 - Baterbys Art Auction Gallery
iGavel.com and Daniel Cooney Fine Art Present Online Photography Auction
Included in this auction are a number of notable works by important and revered photographers of the 20th century, such as George Platt Lynes, Kate Breakey, and Lotte Jacobi. - October 24, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Auction of Fine Art and Posters from The Collection of Val Forgett and Other Owners
Included in this auction are paintings from artists of many disciplines, as well as prints, posters, sculpture, and works on paper, Including Irene Rice Pereira, George Hitchcock, and famous poster art from American military history. - October 24, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Lee Porter: A New View
The Agora Gallery is proud to present Lee Porter in a Collective Exhibition: Unbound Perspectives. Scheduled to run from October 24th through November 13th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Lee Porter's unique images. - October 24, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Inner Reflections by Aurora Mazzoldi
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Aurora Mazzoldi in a Collective Exhibition: Figuratively Speaking. Scheduled to run from October 24th through November 13th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Aurora Mazzoldi's unique style. - October 24, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Latino Art Featured in Joint Exhibition with Latino Art Museum of Pomona
Santa Ana College (SAC) announces the “Latino Art Museum Invitational” art exhibit featuring four highly regarded Latino artists. The exhibit runs through Saturday, November 1, at the SAC arts gallery at the Santora Building, 207 North Broadway, Suite Q, in the Artists Village in... - October 24, 2008 - Santa Ana College
Grand Opening of New Austin Art Space Gallery on Nov. 7 to Feature Over 100 Paintings by from Nine Artists
The official grand opening of Austin Art Space on November 7, 2008 will celebrate the success and growth of a concept started in 2004 as Artspoken Gallery. Three of the founding artists: Valerie Walden, Jan Knox and Rebecca Bennett expanded on the experiences there to create a unique art venue in north Austin. - October 22, 2008 - Austin Art Space Gallery & Studios
Sculpture by Don F. Wiegand to Honor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi and the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty Club (SLC), a worldwide organization founded in 1991, will be presenting a bronze bas-relief sculpture by internationally recognized sculptor Don F. Wiegand on October 31, 2008, to the mayor of Colmar, France. The sculpture is being donated by the SLC and The Wiegand Foundation Inc. - October 20, 2008 - Statue of Liberty Club
Logo Design by Hill Design Studios Picked for Upcoming LogoLounge Book Release
A logo created by Salem area graphic designer Randy Hill has been selected for inclusion in the 5th edition of LogoLounge 5: 2,000 International Identities by Leading Designers. LogoLounge books are published annually by Rockport Publishers, a Massachusetts-based company that creates books for art... - October 19, 2008 - Art Foundango
The Artist Jay Lonewolf Unveils His New Provocative Work "Wall Street Totem" at the Mario Flores Gallery October 31
The artist Jay Lonewolf unveils his new work , the provocative ”Wall Street Totem” at the Mario Flores Gallery, Miami , Florida on October 31, 2008, 6pm-11pm. His recently completed new series of works depicts the current US economic crisis. The gifted artist suffers from rod... - October 18, 2008 - Jay Lonewolf
Caricaturist Draws at Cooks Epilepsy Camp
Ty Walls, a local caricaturist in Fort Worth, TX is donating his time and talent to draw smiles on the children attending the Cooks Children's Hospital Epilepsy Camp. Saturday, October 18th, 2008. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - October 18, 2008 - Caricatures by Ty
"A Great Show of Character: The Type Directors Club Exhibit 2008" Opens November 4 in The Art Institute of Atlanta Gallery
"A Great Show of Character" showcases graphic design pieces that have used typography in innovative ways as well as advances in typeface design. A reception is scheduled for Friday, November 21 with guest speaker Ilene Strizver, founder of The Type Studio. - October 18, 2008 - The Art Institute of Atlanta
Print Workshop Central Launches “Studio Survey 1”
Print Workshop Central, the website for fine-art print workshops, launches its first online survey designed to discover and publish the characteristics and practices of print studios worldwide. - October 18, 2008 - Mike Booth, writer
Online Greeting Card Wholesaler Launches Animal Safety, Wildlife and Endangered Species Line to Raise Public Awareness
Wildlife and Endangered Species Are Not Becoming Extinct from Predatory Reasons; But from Human Reasons. - October 17, 2008 - Wild Jungle Chick
Pascoe and Company Announces the Release of Moorcroft British Art Pottery Lukimbi Vase in a Limited Edition of 50
Moorcroft Art Pottery is now more than a hundred years old, fiercely independent, small and almost alone in its pursuit of quality at the highest level of the applied arts. Supported by designs from the world-famous Moorcroft Design Studio and the consummate skills of a dedicated workforce of artists, craftsmen and women, Moorcroft pottery has unprecedented popularity and esteem, and has always been hand-made in England. - October 17, 2008 - Pascoe and Company
Heilman's Beachcomber for the First Time in Over 40 Years Will Change the Look of Its Walls, Event Planned by Artist Patricia Hunter, Owner of Ink Graphics Online
And to think that in more than 50 years the walls have never changed. Artist & owner of Ink Graphics Online, Patricia Filomeno Hunter’s paintings will adorn the walls of the Beachcomber Restaurant while she paints the day away on the afternoon of October 20th. This live exhibition will kick off her permanent art exhibit at the beautiful restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, as well as her Design firm Ink Graphics, which is the one in charge of planning the event. - October 16, 2008 - Ink Graphics
Vermont’s Mount Snow Area to Host Masquerade Dinner and Charity Art Auction
Southern Vermont’s Mount Snow Valley region is hosting a swanky formal Black and White Masquerade Charity Dinner and Auction on Saturday October 25th. The event is the grand finale of a summer long public arts project: The Vermonsters of the Deerfield Valley. The Vermonster creations are... - October 11, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Tulsa Artist Jerry Ricketson to Exhibit at Gallery KH in Chicago
Color & The American Landscape Opens Friday, October 17, 2008. - October 11, 2008 - Gallery KH