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Eastern National Releases the Civil War 150th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Collection Booklet
The nation was wrought with conflict 150 years ago, while the Union and Confederacy fought epic battles during the American Civil War. Over 600,000 men lost their lives in a struggle that ultimately destroyed the institution of slavery and restored the United States into one nation. Since 2011, the... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
A New Booklet Highlighting United States’ World Heritage Areas Published by Eastern National
The year 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Convention. Some 189 countries have signed on to the Convention making it perhaps the most nearly universal treaty for cultural preservation and... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Gnani Arts Pte Ltd Presents a Very Special Exhibition The Asian Prom: Dances of Asia in Visual Art Featuring International Artists
This exhibition will feature elucidating paintings depicting various dance forms of Asia, by 6 accomplished artists who hail from France, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and India. - July 22, 2012 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts
Community Art Project Captures Bay Culture at July 28 Chesapeake Folk Festival
“Stepping Out of the Boat” is the theme of a special community art project highlighting the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) July 28 Chesapeake Folk Festival in St. Michaels, MD. The hands-on sculpture project is partially sponsored by the Talbot County Arts Council, with... - July 15, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
LET GO: Moment in Movement by James Starkman Captures Soaring Parkour Artists Mid-Flight
Serendipitous photographic journey of James Starkman as he followed a group of Parkour practitioners (known as traceurs) training in various urban environments in and around New York City. - July 04, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Eastern National Awarded Empowerment Grant from Motorola Mobility Foundation
Eastern National has been awarded a $15,500 Empowerment Grant from the Motorola Mobility Foundation for the Passport To Your National Parks® Android mobile phone application. The grant will assist Eastern National in the development of an Android mobile phone application which includes planning... - July 01, 2012 - Eastern National
New Holiday Laser Light Show Offers Free Fun in Historic Downtown Galveston
This holiday season visitors to historic downtown Galveston can enjoy a new, free event called “Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park.” Saturday, Nov. 24, at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, the inaugural Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park Launch Celebration will take place beginning at 6 p.m. - June 30, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Eastern National Announces the 2013 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest
Eastern National is pleased to announce the 2013 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest. The contest is open to active National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs). Ten winning national park photos will be featured on the 2013 Passport To Your National Parks®... - June 30, 2012 - Eastern National
Wildcat Mountain Offers Free Guided Tours with Tin Mountain Conservation Center & Appalachian Mountain Club Naturalists This Summer & Fall
Every week in July and August, “Tin Mountain Tuesdays” and “Wednesdays at Wildcat” provides opportunities to explore Wildcat Mountain with a Tin Mountain Conservation Center naturalist learning about the diverse ecology of Pinkham Notch in the White Mountain National Forest. - June 28, 2012 - Wildcat Mountain
Art Class in Singapore at The Gallery of Gnani Arts (Step-by-Step Guidance)
Oil Painting Classes at Orchard by artist P. Gnana. Suitable for beginners. Step-by-step guidance. - June 20, 2012 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts
Galveston’s "Haunted" Hotel Galvez Offers Ghost Tour and Dinner in October
Guests at the “haunted” Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, can hear stories of the “Ghost Bride” and other reported strange occurrences during the hotel’s annual ghost tour and dinner in October. The... - June 20, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
The Monterey Rock and Roll Experience Gallery Opens on the 45th Anniversary of the Monterey Pops Festival
The Monterey Rock and Roll Experience Gallery celebrates the grand opening of their new location on the 45th anniversary of the Monterey Pops Festival, June 16th 2012 at 380 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA 93940. Among the select exhibitors and notable guests attending the grand opening celebration will... - June 14, 2012 - The Monterey Rock and Roll Experience
Justus Cotterill Exhibit on Display at Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum announces a new exhibit, Justus Cotterill: The Sway, on view June 1 through September 1, 2012 in the Ronald E. Holstein Gallery. The show centers on the artist’s depictions of young adulthood which, in his words are, “all about staying young for as long as you... - June 10, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
VISIBLE FORCE: Explosive-Formed Investigations Through Process and Steel by Rodrigo Nava at Yellow Peril Gallery
Nava's Explosive-Formed Investigations through Process and Steel turns our common read of steel into one quite foreign. - June 08, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Erie Art Museum to Participate in Blue Star Museums
EAM is one of more than 1,500 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. - May 27, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
Gallery Night: It’s Like Speed Dating for Art Lovers
Explore Erie’s vibrant arts scene at Gallery Night, scheduled for Friday, June 15 from 7:00 until 10:00 p.m., Erie’s after-hours celebration of art and culture. The Erie Art Museum and eleven independent galleries open their doors after hours for visitors to explore the city’s... - May 27, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
Chesapeake Folk Festival Celebrates Bay’s Hidden Treasures This July 28
Come to St. Michaels on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and discover the Chesapeake’s hidden gems from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, July 28 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) 5th Annual Chesapeake Folk Festival. This celebration of the Bay’s people, arts, work, and bounty... - May 24, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Bernice A. King, Daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Will Attend Book Signing Event at Her Father’s Memorial
Eastern National is proud to announce that Bernice A. King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, will be present for a book signing event to be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, located at 1964 Independence Avenue, Southwest, Washington, DC. The event... - May 24, 2012 - Eastern National
US Forest Service & AMC Host “Kids Free Fishing Day” Saturday, June 2 at Wildcat Mountain
This year's "Kids Free Fishing Day" event scheduled for Saturday, June 2 will be a great way to learn how to fish or develop your fishing skills. Representatives and volunteers from the U.S. Forest Service and Appalachian Mountain Club will provide a day's wealth of experience and... - May 17, 2012 - Wildcat Mountain
Erie Art Museum to Launch New Film Series Curated by Filmmaker John C. Lyons
Erie Art Museum will host summer film series downtown on Wednesday evenings starting June 6. - May 17, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Will Celebrate the Diversity of the City at Summer Fundraiser
The Erie Art Museum’s summer fundraiser, pARTy on the Patio, is back for the second year, this time celebrating a “Summer in the City” theme. The “urban garden” party is scheduled for Friday, June 29th from 7 to 11 p.m. on the Museum’s 5th Street patio. Last... - May 17, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
Oil Painting Courses at Gnani Arts - Foundation & Advanced
The Gallery of Gnani Arts presents you with two significant art courses: Oil Painting Foundation Course, and Advanced Oil Painting Course. - May 16, 2012 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts
Huntsville Museum to Present The Red Clay Survey with 80 Works by 61 Artists Representing 10 Southern States
The Huntsville Museum of Art is pleased to present "The Red Clay Survey: 2012 Exhibition of Contemporary Southern Art," which opens to the public Sunday, May 20. Red Clay Survey is a recurring juried exhibition open to established and emerging artists in 11 Southern states. In its 11th presentation, it will be on view through September 16, 2012. - May 14, 2012 - Huntsville Museum of Art
Everyday People, Living Their Lives Openly and Honestly in LOVE AND EQUALITY by Natalie Gruppuso
Nuclear and Extended Family Portraits of Same-Sex Marriage - May 05, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Mano River States Upbeat Throughout Week-Long Celebration of World Press Freedom Day in Monrovia
Media Professionals from Sierra Leone and Côte d’Ivoire join their Liberian counterparts to celebrate gains and demand full freedom of the press in a week-long celebration of World Press Freedom Day. - May 04, 2012 - UNESCO ANTENNA OFFICE, MONROVIA
Fairmount Historic District Celebrates 30 Years of Tour of Homes
Fort Worth’s historic Fairmount neighborhood will host its 30th Tour of Homes over Mother’s Day Weekend, May 12-13 from noon to 6:00 p.m. The event celebrates the rich history of the Southwest’s largest historic district and more than 1,500 visitors are expected to attend. - May 04, 2012 - Fairmount Homes Tour
George Towne: Portraits & Landscapes
The Michael Mut Gallery is pleased to present the solo exhibition, “George Towne: Portraits & Landscapes.” This will be Towne’s second show at the gallery. The exhibition features a selection of his oil paintings, as well as Gouache Watercolors and Drawings. - May 01, 2012 - Michael Mut Gallery
Buddha Meets Ganesha: Presented by The Gallery of Gnani Arts
An Aesthetic Congregation of Two Global Icons 3 - 16 May 2012. A special conceptual exhibition of contemporary art in Singapore. - April 23, 2012 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts
Pryor Fine Art Presents Dusty Griffith: Solo Show April 27 - May 18
Pryor Fine Art presents a solo show for Atlanta based artist, Dusty Griffith. The show begins with an RSVP only event on Thursday, April 26th. The exhibition will be on view from April 27th through May 18th. The artist will be present for the opening. Southern encaustic artist Dusty Griffith... - April 20, 2012 - Pryor Fine Art
KM Fine Arts Presents Picasso and Beyond
KM Fine Arts is pleased to announce the opening of PICASSO and BEYOND presenting 28 works from some of the most iconic 20th century artists who were instrumental, or participated in the infamous School of Paris: Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Hans Hofmann, Alexander Calder, Willem de... - April 19, 2012 - KM Fine Arts Chicago
"Sheep-ish" Performers Visit LI Children's Museum on First US Tour
Canada's CORPUS dance theater has performed around the world and now they are ready for their first US Tour. Known for combining dance, performance art and slapstick, the company brings its signature piece, Les motuons (The Sheep) to US audiences. Observe a strange and hilarious universe as CORPUS enacts the results of their carefully studied overview of sheep behavior. During the interactive piece audiences will observe daily activities such as shearing, feeding and milking. Unforgettable. - April 15, 2012 - Long Island Children's Museum
Mountains of Minerals - Mariposa Mineral and Gem Show Sat/Sun Apr 14/15
Once again, Mariposa, the Gateway to Yosemite and home to the California State Gem and Mineral Collection hosts its annual gem and mineral show. This year's theme is Mountains of Minerals and many exhibitors and volunteers will help illustrate this theme. Open to all the public it is in the Fairgrounds where the museum is located. Visit the museum at the same time and see the Fricot Nugget - the largest existing gold nugget in the world. - April 12, 2012 - California State Mining & Mineral Museum
Erie Art Museum Premieres Its 89th Annual Spring Show
The Erie Art Museum premieres its 89th Annual Spring Show on Saturday, April 21 from 7-9:30 p.m. with an exclusive preview for EAM Museum members and Spring Show in the Museum’s Main Gallery. A free public reception, including family art-making activities, follows on Sunday, April 22 from 1-3... - April 06, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
Artistic Bike Racks for Erie
Creativity was flowing freely in Erie during the past several weeks. A total of 74 individuals submitted 234 different designs to the competition for artistic bike racks to be installed in the downtown area. A committee comprised of members of the Erie Downtown Partnership Design Committee, biking... - April 06, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
LOVE LANDS: Drawings and Paintings by Linda Nagaoka at Yellow Peril Gallery
Working within the tradition of Landscape art making, Nagaoka’s drawings and paintings are interpreted through a contemporary feminine perspective. - April 05, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
9th Annual Wildcat Mountain 100,000 Vertical Challenge Raises Record Funds for Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire
A total of 20 skiers and riders registered and accepted the challenge to conquer over 100,000 vertical feet in a single day on Monday, March 12th to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. This year’s participants were able to collectively raise over $90,000 in pledge donations to set an event record high donation amount for their efforts. - April 04, 2012 - Wildcat Mountain
Marking Art in the 21st Century: Art and Technology
The Erie Art Museum, Edinboro University and the StARTup Incubator will host two arts entrepreneurs in a conversation entitled Making Art in the 21st Century, Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum’s Multipurpose Room. Tim Cynova serves as Deputy Director of Fractured Atlas, a... - March 29, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
Ancient Mayan Pottery Unearthed in Georgia, New Research Reveals
A researcher at LostWorlds.org has announced the discovery of Mayan glyphs, the symbols used to write the Mayan language, on 2,000 year old pottery unearthed in the state of Georgia. - March 18, 2012 - LostWorlds.org
Colorado Celebrates History Through Opening of Modernized State Museum; New Center Debuts Multi-Media, Arts-Centric Ground Floor
Steven Weitzman, Master of the multi-disciplinary approach to public art, is an award winning designer of urban spaces, nationally acclaimed artist and sculptor. - March 18, 2012 - Weitzman Studios, Inc
Eastern National Announces the Release of the Passport to Your National Parks® iPhone Application
New Application Acts as a Digital Companion to the Passport to Your National Parks® Book - March 08, 2012 - Eastern National
CBMM Opens New Tugboat Exhibit April 21
“Push and Pull: Life on Chesapeake Tugboats,” opens as a new exhibit on Saturday, April 21 in the Steamboat Building of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD. The Chesapeake is a highway for tugs and barges, and for the large ships aided by tugs in port. The... - March 08, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Beyond the Art: Life Experiences Before and After Japanese American Internment Camps
Precious Vida Yamaguchi, professor of communication at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA, will present a talk Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum. Her presentation will focus on Japanese Americans' narratives and life experiences before, during and after World War II Internment... - March 07, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
Call for Artists: Bike Rack Project
Erie area artists are invited to submit designs for bike racks to be installed throughout the community. The first phase of the project will focus on downtown Erie, where at least 40 bike racks will be installed during summer 2012. Artists may submit designs in two categories: 1) Factory... - March 04, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
BODY PRESENCE: Material and Response by Flynn Grinnan at Yellow Peril Gallery
Sculptures in BODY PRESENCE Aim to Offer an Embodiment of Reflection: on Art, on Process, and on Being Human - March 03, 2012 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Erie Art Museum Now Accepting Works for 89th Annual Spring Show
Works are currently being accepted for the Erie Art Museum’s 89th Annual Spring Show, a regional juried exhibit, running April 21 through July 8, 2012 in the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery. All artists residing within 250 miles of Erie are invited to enter works not previously... - March 02, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
Lip Service West Fundraiser Brings Back Bay Area’s Biggest Authors for a Rollicking Night of Literature and Music
On Friday, March 9, 2012, Lip Service West is hosting its biggest event yet, bringing back the hottest names in Bay Area literature. - March 01, 2012 - San Pablo Arts District Fund
Gallery Night is Seven Venues in One; Night Museum and Independent Galleries Open Their Doors Late
Explore Erie’s vibrant arts scene on Friday, March 16 from 7-10 p.m. at this after-hours celebration of art and culture, featuring exhibition openings, artist meet & greets and demos, and refreshments at the Erie Art Museum and independent galleries throughout the city. All gallery events... - February 29, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
Fundraising Events to Benefit AbilityPLUS Inc. & Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. Skiing & Riding for a Cause Scheduled for Saturday, March 3 & Monday, March 12.
Are you capable of skiing and riding all day? If so, skiers and riders might consider participating in two scheduled events whose challenge also include raising associated pledge donations to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire and AbilityPLUS Inc. Mount Washington Valley’s... - February 27, 2012 - Wildcat Mountain
Erie Art Museum to Launch New Film Series Curated by Filmmaker John C. Lyons
A brand new initiative this summer, FILM at the Erie Art Museum is scheduled for Wednesday evenings starting at 8 p.m. in the Museum’s Multipurpose Room. A kick-off event will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in collaboration with the recently established non-profit, the Film Society of... - February 25, 2012 - Erie Art Museum
The Moral Dimension of Climate Change and What to do About It
Dr. Donald Brown, Associate Professor of Environmental Ethics, Science, and Law at Penn State University will present a lecture, “Turning Up the Volume on the Ethical Dimensions of Climate Change,” at the Erie Art Museum, Thursday, February 23, at 7 p.m. An audience Q&A will follow. - February 23, 2012 - Erie Art Museum