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Artist Kimberly Alvis Donates Painting to Triangle Day School Fundraiser
Kimberly A. Alvis, an award-winning fine artist based in Chapel Hill, recently donated a 35” by 40” oil on linen painting to help raise funds for Triangle Day School in Durham. Founded in 1991, Triangle Day School (www.triangledayschool.org) is an independent, co-ed, non-sectarian,... - August 14, 2008 - Kimberly A. Alvis
New Painting Exhibit Opens at Adam Cave Fine Art Gallery in Raleigh
Inside/Outside: a dual artist exhibit opening at Adam Cave Fine Art on Friday, September 12, 2008 features paintings by Edward Trask and Jennifer O’Connell. - August 12, 2008 - Adam Cave Fine Art, LLC
Brand New Print
Abstract Art - August 12, 2008 - Bruce Nowlin
Illinois Artist M. Ellen Cocose Highlighted in Exhibition at Gallery KH in Chicago
The mysterious and alluring artwork of M. Ellen Cocose featured in PHOTOFUSION at Gallery KH until late August. - August 08, 2008 - Gallery KH
Canadian Artist Robert Berlin Featured in Chicago Gallery
Robert Berlin's latest photographs are highlighted in PHOTOFUSION at Gallery KH in Chicago now through late August. - August 08, 2008 - Gallery KH
HG Featured in National Art Magazine
HG Art and Framing Consultants were interviewed and featured in an article by national magazine Art Business News. The June 2008 article, “Building a Strong Collector Base,” focused on the profitability and longevity of galleries based on their ability to build a collector base. - August 07, 2008 - HG Arts
The 2008 Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition
Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition. Exhibit Scheduled to run from August 15, 2008 Through September 4, 2008. - August 06, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Ecconomic Inspired Art Exhibition: "Money Trees"
Money Trees is a group exhibit exploring alternate sources of value to economic value in the face of a dwindling economy. Six talented artists were asked to create works exploring the ironies and alternatives to monetary reward. - August 05, 2008 - Om Navon
Motor Oil and the Sun in New Art for a New Millennium: How the Global Energy Climate is Impacting an American Artist's Work
Emerging artist David Macaluso's work navigates the conflicting parts of a global engine. On the one side is the old guard of institutional oil; on the other are emerging alternative energy technologies. In Used Motor Oil works on paper, or his new solar-minded series of paintings, Mr. Macaluso's... - August 04, 2008 - David Macaluso
Portrait Commissions at the Colomb Art Gallery, London
The Colomb Art Gallery, London is pleased to offer exceptional portrait commissions from Peter Wardle, a professional National Portrait Gallery exhibited artist. - August 03, 2008 - Colomb Art
Sculpture with Environmental Message Moves to Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
San Diego Environmental Artist James Stone, 56, fused hot glass and metal into a 14-foot sculpture to raise awareness about the degradation of our oceans. Formerly on exhibit at the Port of San Diego, “Not Seen, Not Heard, But Felt” will move to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach in August 2008. - August 01, 2008 - James Stone
Get in Touch with Your Wild Side This August at "The Wild Life" Art Show in West L.a.
Susie Ghahremani is proud to announce The Wild Life, a solo exhibit of new works at Giant Robot's Los Angeles gallery beginning with a reception on Saturday, August 16, 2008. The Wild Life, the artist's fifth solo show, will feature an extensive collection of over 100 never-before-seen miniature paintings surrounded by a hand-crafted installation. Exhibit runs August 16 - September 17, 2008 at GR2, 2062 Sawtelle Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025. - July 31, 2008 - Susie Ghahremani
Gallery Night Hours Extended, Gallery Guide Abroad the Trolley
Increasing attendance and popularity of Gallery Night, an evening of free gallery events, has prompted organizers to extend the gallery tour hours and also add a gallery guide or “hostess” aboard EMTA’s Bayliner Trolley. Accents By The Bay, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Artworks... - July 31, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Art-and-Home.Net Expands Tapestry Wall Hanging Collection
The Art and Home Tapestry collection has grown. What started as a few dozen tapestries, has now reached nearly 1,400 tapestries, the largest collection Art and Home has ever carried. - July 30, 2008 - Art & Home
Award-Winning Documentary "The Code of Handsome Lake" Selected as a 'Finalist' for the 2008 Moondance International Film Festival
Award-Winning Documentary "The Code of Handsome Lake" Selected as a Finalist for the 2008 Moondance International Film Festival. - July 30, 2008 - Ad-Hoc Productions
Another Thousand-Years-Mystery Revealed at the Indonesia Pavilion, Expo Zaragoza
Kris: Could It Pour Water From Heaven and Water Paddy Fields ? A thousand years-mystery was revealed yesterday at the Indonesia Pavilion, Expo Zaragoza, by a knowledgeable staff of the Pavilion. - July 30, 2008 - Indonesia Pavilion 2008 at the Expo Zaragoza
Color Promenade
From “traditional with a twist” to contemporary, Maria Elena Kravetz Gallery in Córdoba - Argentina invites viewers on A Color Promenade through a sample of Hilde Morin’s 10 years of quilting art. The gallery presents her work in a chronological progression from... - July 30, 2008 - Hilde Morin
Enjoy Traditional Henna Designs During Mid-Day Art Break at the Erie Art Museum
Introducing Henna Artist during the Mid-Day Art Break July 23, July 30 and August 6, 2008. - July 27, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Fameo Wins UK Bridal Collection of the Year Award
Jewellery designer and online retailer Fameo won the Bridal Jewellery of the Year award at the UK Jewellery Awards 2008 for it's bridal jewellery collections. - July 26, 2008 - Fameo Ltd
The Paintings of Internationally Acclaimed Spanish Master Guillermo Sedano Come to New Jersey
The paintings of Spanish Master Painter Guillermo Sedano, winner of the XXII BMW Prize for painting, are coming to New Jersey. - July 22, 2008 - Cosmopolitan Fine Art
From Wanted to the Red Star - Timur Bekmambetov’s Dream Project
Timur Bekmambetov continues development on Christian Gossett’s The Red Star. - July 22, 2008 - Archangel Studios
Community Efforts Pay Off: D'Brickashaw M. Ferguson Selected as One of Essence® Magazine’s 2008 "Do Right Men;" Celebrating African-American Men in the Community
New York Jets starting left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson has been selected as one of Essence Magazine's 2008 "Do Right Men" for his outstanding efforts with The D'Brickashaw Ferguson Foundation. - July 22, 2008 - D'Brickashaw Ferguson
A Woman of Many Faces
Kalliope Amorphous to Showcase Self-Portraits at Hive Gallery. - July 19, 2008 - Kalliope Amorphous
Miami Artist to Inaugurate Fort Myers Art Gallery
Miami artist George Rodez was selected to inaugurate the Grand Opening of The Art House Gallery in Fort Myers, Florida, which opens its doors on Saturday, July 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. The exhibit entitled, “La Casa del Arte,” will showcase George’s Caribbean and Elements & Values series and will be on exhibit through August 13, 2008. - July 18, 2008 - George Rodez
Agora Gallery Presents Jorgen Rosengaard: the Explorer's Horizon
The Agora Gallery (530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY, 10001) is proud to present Margaret Girle in Persistence of Form. Scheduled to run from July 22nd through August 12th, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Margaret Girle's vivacious images. - July 17, 2008 - Agora Gallery
Songwriting Duo John Wetton and Geoff Downes Will be Recording the Third Wetton-Downes’ iCon Studio Album in September 2008. Release and Tour in 2009.
Following the extraordinary success of the Reunion of the Original Members of Asia and their acclaimed all-new album Phoenix, songwriting duo John Wetton and Geoff Downes have announced they will be recording the third Wetton-Downes’ iCon studio album in September 2008. The album will be... - July 15, 2008 - QEDG Managgement
Indie Graphic Novel Publisher Welcomes Saucony To Comicon International San Diego 2008
Team Red Star to wear custom designed Saucony shoes. - July 14, 2008 - Archangel Studios
Inspirational Jewelry Designed to Communicate
String-Ring Mission:To promote kindness through everyday relationships. - July 12, 2008 - String-Ring.com
Bucks County Photo Fine Artist Spreads Her Wings Southward
Bucks Country, PA, photographer-artist Rosemary Dennis Taglialatela, of Warrington, PA, will exhibit works from her collection beginning today at the Pure Gallery, Baltimore, MD. The exhibit also marks the first day of business for the gallery itself and also features the photography of owner... - July 12, 2008 - 2daysmarketplace
iGavel.com and Daniel Cooney Fine Art Present Online Photography Auction
June 30 – July 18. - July 12, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Artist Jason Craighead Receives "Standing Ovation" from Raleigh Metro Magazine's Readers
Raleigh Metro Magazine has announced that Jason Craighead of Raleigh has been named the top artist from the Triangle area to the coast in its annual Metro Bravo Readers Poll. This year’s “Standing Ovation” award marks the fourth consecutive win for the abstract artist in Metro, a... - July 12, 2008 - Jason Craighead
iGavel.com Features Important Photographic Equipment Auction by Everard & Company
Online Auction at iGavel.com: June 30th – July 18th. - July 11, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
2008 Tri-City Art Battle
First Ever Tri-City Art Battle; Music, Food and Artist's; 20 Artist's will have 3 hours to set up and complete an original piece of work....then you get to vote on your favorite artist. - July 10, 2008 - Magic Bean Cafe
Power Sessions on Animation Career & Industry
Graphiti offers free power sessions on animation training for all students and parents and all those interested to know more about jobs, scope and careers in the field of animation. - July 10, 2008 - Graphiti School of Animation
Erie Art Museum Opens Art from the Dr.Gertrude A. Barber National Institute
The Erie Art Museum opens Art from the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex Gallery, 423 State Street on Friday July 11, 2008 thru October 4, 2008. A public opening reception is scheduled for Gallery Night on Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 from 6-10 p.m. About the... - July 10, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Marino to Exhibit Works at the Ivanhoe Art Mosaic in Paterson, NJ
Acclaimed artist Natalie Marino will be present at a showing of her city-themed paintings at the Ivanhoe Art Mosaic on Friday, Aug 1. Doors open for viewing at 3:30 PM with a formal reception to follow at 5:50 PM. The show will run till August 28th. The Ivanhoe Museum is located at 1 Spruce Street,... - July 09, 2008 - Natalie Marino
BOSHart Announces New Abstract Art Gallery
Leading art websites launches new online abstract art gallery. - July 09, 2008 - BOSHart
John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry – Adds Rings and 14K Gold to the SoMa Hammered Metal Jewelry Collection
John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry enhances popular SoMa Collection of hammered jewelry with rings and incorporates 14K gold. - July 08, 2008 - Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana
Gainesville Art Walk
Gainesville Art Walk July 25th 2008 from 7pm to 10 pm will feature 4 local artists from the Gainesville Area at the Dance Studio (101 SE 2nd Place Ste 108, Gainesville, Florida 32601) in the Sun Center in Downtown Gainesville. The exhibition features a unique blend of paintings, fine art photography and fused glass. All the artists are recognized for their styles ranging from the architectural, figurative, stylized landscape, abstract and wildlife. - July 08, 2008 - Gainesville Art Walk
Are You the Curious Kind? 40+ Artists Band Together for a Monumental 2nd Saturday.
On July 12, 2008, Sacramento's BrickHouse Art Gallery is sure to make it's mark on the 2nd Saturday scene as collectors are treated to pieces by both well-known and underground artists from the US, UK, Canada, and Spain. The show will feature 190 pieces by 50 artists from 7 countries in one fell swoop. - July 08, 2008 - Curious Band of Artists
New Brown Abstract Art Gallery Opens
Leading online art gallery, BOSHart UK has launched a brand new art gallery dedicated to showcasing brown abstract art. - July 08, 2008 - BOSHart
Next Star Artist Competition 2008 Winner Announced
American artist Herb Williams has been announced as the winner of the 2008 Next Star Artist competition (www.nextstarartist.com), the global search for the visual artist with the highest potential for success in the art market. The winner of the competition was chosen by a panel of fifteen judges... - July 08, 2008 - Next Star Artist
Brazilian Writer, Glauco Ortolano, Releases First Book in English
Brazilian writer, Glauco Ortolano, has recently released his first book ever published in English. "Humaniquess: The Gif of Your Inner God" is a well humored response to yet another book recently published by a paleontologist who claims he has found the missing link between the human origins and fish from 350 billion years ago. Ortolano writes from the perspective of a poet attempting to discredit such theory. - July 07, 2008 - Glauco Ortolano
Brand New Abstract Art Gallery from BOSHart UK
BOSHart UK today announce a brand new abstract online art gallery. - July 07, 2008 - BOSHart
Top Tips for Redesigning an Office from BOSHart Online Art Gallery
Leading UK online art gallery BOSHart have released expert guidance aimed at businesses looking to give their offices a bit of a makeover this summer. - July 06, 2008 - BOSHart
Tamarind Art Gallery Presents Alchemy of Enigma
Tamarind Art Gallery is thrilled to announce an exhibition of works by contemporary Indian artist Ashok Bhowmik. This exhibition of his paintings is his first solo in the United States. In it, Bhowmik showcases his dramatic interpretation of the curious intermingling between the worlds of fantasy and reality. - July 05, 2008 - Tamarind Art
Art for Your Office Service Arrives at the Colomb Art Gallery, Central London
For offices looking to create a stunning impact for a boardroom, invest in fine art, or simply brighten up a wall space, The Colomb Art Gallery readily caters for all unique requests. - July 05, 2008 - Colomb Art
Artist Dean Pazzi Opens New Internet Gallery at Dark World International
Dark World International opens new internet gallery featuring the digital artwork of Minnesota artist Dean Pazzi. - July 04, 2008 - Dark World International
Two Masterpieces by a Recently Deceased Gutai Painter, Shiraga Kazuo, to be Presented for Sale in Mallet Japan Evening Sale on July 25th
Mallet Japan's Modern and Contemporary auction will be held on July 25th in Tokyo. The sale offers a wide range of paintings and prints by Japanese, American and European artists including 2 works by Kazuo Shiraga. - July 04, 2008 - Mallet Japan
Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival Calls for Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the 16th annual Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival scheduled Saturday August 2, 2008 and Sunday August 3, 2008 at Frontier Park in Erie, PA. Erie Art Museum volunteer coordinator Sam Ansboro stated “Volunteer jobs include everything from set up, cleanup and... - July 04, 2008 - Erie Art Museum