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Erie Art Museum Opens Gregory Anderson: Works from an Unacceptable Portfolio

The Erie Art Museum opens Gregory Anderson: Works from an Unacceptable Portfolio in the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street on Friday, May 11. Anderson’s vibrant works meld imagination and observation. His brightly colored highly imaginative acrylic paintings radiate an... - May 11, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Summer Art Classes Now Accepting Students

Art Classes Now Enrolling Students - May 05, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Opens Diane Fox: UnNatural History

Exhibition explores dioramas in natural history museums. - April 27, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem

All of roots music's a stage for Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, who apply fiddle, guitar, bass and recycled percussion to traditional and original songs. Anchored by Arbo's scintillating vocals and rich 4-part harmonies, the band "has a rare gift for fashioning hip, sleek sounds from the solid cloth of vintabe American music." (The Boston Globe). - April 19, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Last Chance to See Artists of the Commonwealth: Realism and Its Response in Pennsylvania Painting, 1900-1950

The last chance to see Artists of the Commonwealth: Realism and Its Response in Pennsylvania Painting 1990-1950 will be April 8, 2007. This exhibition, organized by the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in collaboration with the Erie Art Museum and the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, brings... - March 30, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Hosts Workshop on Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony

The Erie Art Museum will host a workshop on Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony on April 7 beginning at 1 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street. The workshop will provide its participants with an opportunity to share a moment in friendship. Chado, the way of tea, is a way to explore... - March 30, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

American Museum of Veterinary Medicine Purchases Historic Farmstead in Pennsylvania

The American Museum of Veterinary Medicine (AMVM) announced it now has a permanent home, with the purchase of historic Ridgewood Farm, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The farm will once again focus on animals, and the profession who cares for their health and welfare. The property includes a stone... - March 23, 2007 - American Museum of Veterinary Medicine

Erie Art Museum Now Accepting Works for 84th Annual Spring Show

Works from artists living within 250-mile radius of Erie now being accepted. - March 21, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Selects Juror for 84th Annual Spring Show

Art in America Senior Editor Janet Koplos Selected As Juror - March 21, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Presents First Class

An exhibition of the works by Erie Art Museum instructors and their students. - February 01, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Presents Kids As Curators

An Exhibit Celebrating the Stuff of Youth - February 01, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

A special Black History Month performance featuring an all-star group of creative jazz legends from Chicago. - January 31, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents the Music of Moondog

A special performance featuring the music of the composer Moondog. - January 31, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Insurance Group Awards $300,000 to Erie Art Museum Capital Campaign

Erie Art Museum Exceeds Half-way Mark in $9 million Capital Campaign. - January 25, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Explore & Relive 300 Years of History in Just One Square Mile

Spring/Summer 2007 - Attention-grabbing tales, Spirits of the Green wandering in period clothing, significant American history, fun-filled family events years-round, beautiful city surrounded by rich, green farmland, easy to traverse, coastal beaches less than 30 minutes away, tax-free shopping, first-rate travel destination for everyone– The First Heritage Park at Dover, Delaware. - January 24, 2007 - First State Heritage Park

Erie Art Museum Presents Objects are Larger than They Appear: Recent Works by Ian Short

Master printmaker exhibits new work in the Erie Art Museum’s Frame Shop Gallery. - January 18, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

One Night, Five Galleries

Local art galleries host Gallery Night. - January 18, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

PNC Foundation Awards $20,000 to Erie Art Museum Capital Campaign

Erie Art Museum Exceeds Half-Way Mark in $9 million Capital Campaign - December 14, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Pennsylvania Painters Exhibit Opens Dec. 1

The exhibit “Artists of the Commonwealth: Realism and Its Response in Pennsylvania Painting, 1900-1950” opens in the Erie Art Museum Main Floor Gallery December 1, 2006. The show featuring works by John Sloan, Mary Cassatt, N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish and Henry Ossawa Tanner runs... - December 01, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

State Senator Jane Earll Awards $500,000 to Erie Art Museum Capital Campaign

Erie Art Museum Exceeds Half-Way Mark in $9 million Capital Campaign - November 29, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Designer Eva Zeisel Turns 100 Years Old

Erie Art Museum exhibit celebrates century of work - November 11, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Throat Singing Workshop and Performance at Erie Art Museum

The Erie Art Museum invites singers and non-singers alike to a throat singing workshop with internationally touring Tuvan throat singers Chirgilchin on Wednesday, November 8 at 7 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum Annex. Cost is $5 per person. Workshop attendees will receive a $5 off tickets to... - October 31, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Erie to Host Pennsylvania Art Education Association Annual Conference

Key events to be hosted by Erie Art Museum. - October 24, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Sonic Openings Under Pressure Performs at the Erie Art Museum

The jazz quartet Sonic Openings Under Pressure will perform at the Erie Art Museum on Sunday October 29 at 8 p.m. as part of the Museum’s Contemporary Music Series. The performance follows a 7 p.m. “Meet the Composer” session with members of the quartet and also concludes an... - October 23, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Reception Celebrates Opening of Three Exhibits at Erie Art Museum

The Erie Art Museum will host a free evening reception for Museum members and the general public on Friday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. to mark the opening of three new exhibits throughout the Museum’s galleries. “Outside the Center/On the Edge” will open in the Main Floor Gallery and... - October 19, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Art & Antiques Take to the High Seas

The inaugural SeaFair tour will commence June 2007 in Greenwich, Connecticut, announced David J. Lester, President of Expoships LLLP based in Naples, Florida. Lester is currently launching his new project which creates a new paradigm business venture for art dealers and collectors. SeaFair offers a... - October 05, 2006 - Expoships, LLLP

State-Touring Exhibit Featuring Local Artists Opens Friday at Erie Art Museum

An exhibit of Pennsylvania artists that includes six individuals currently working in or originally from Northwestern Pennsylvania opens Friday, October 6 in the Erie Art Museum Main Floor Gallery. “Outside the Centers/On the Edge” celebrates the strength and innovation of... - September 30, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Receives Grant from Coby Foundation for East African Commercial Textiles Exhibit

The Erie Art Museum recently was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Coby Foundation, Ltd., to research and plan a major exhibition and catalogue devoted to the two main forms of contemporary commercial East African textiles. “We typically present 15 exhibits a year in a variety of media. - September 27, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum’s 'The Sacred and Sensuous' Exhibit Hits the Road

The Erie Art Museum is preparing its "The Sacred and Sensuous" exhibit for traveling exhibition to the Tall Grass Arts Association in Chicago, Il. from Oct. 20- Jan. 3 and the Lancaster Museum of Art from March 2-April 1. The exhibit, consisting of Indian bronze figurines from the 11th... - September 21, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Two Weeks Left to View David Hayes’ Indoor Exhibit at Erie Art Museum

The Erie Art Museum’s fun, family friendly exhibit featuring colorful steel sculptures comes to an end in less than two weeks. Individuals eager to see these polychromatic assemblages and the studies that preceded the works can visit the Frame Shop Gallery exhibit before the closing on... - September 20, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Forró For All Performs at Erie Art Museum

Rob Curto’s Forró For All will perform at the Erie Art Museum Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 8 p.m. The performance, which takes place in the Erie Art Museum Annex at 20 E. 5th Street, is the culmination of a 3-day residency. Forró is the social, party music of... - September 09, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Deadline Approaches For Classes at Erie Art Museum

The deadline to register for an Erie Art Museum fall classes is fast approaching. Tuesday, September 5 is the last day to sign up for the new session that begins Monday, September 11. The Museum is offering a wide array of adult and children's classes in painting, photography, clay and... - September 01, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Governor Adds $1.5 Million to Museum Campaign

Governor Ed Rendell and other state and local officials lined the steps of the Erie Art Museum as the governor announced a $1.5 million dollar boost to the Erie Art Museum Capital Campaign, Friday, August 25. The $1.5 million grant puts the Museum halfway to its $9 million goal for the... - August 30, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Exploris Hosts NC Homeland Security Community Forum

Raleigh Museum Hosts State Of Post-9/11 Homeland Security Discussion. - August 23, 2006 - Exploris

Erie Art Museum Celebrates Erie

Take a break from the summer heat and step into the cool museum atmosphere of the Erie Art Museum during Celebrate Erie 2006. To coincide with the downtown festival the Erie Art Museum will offer free admission to all galleries from Friday, August 18 to Sunday, August 20 during regular Museum hours. - August 18, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Exploris Wins 2006 Metro Bravo Award

Raleigh Museum Receives Accolade From Metro Magazine. - August 17, 2006 - Exploris

Fall Class Registration Begins at Erie Art Museum

The Erie Art Museum is now registering students for the fall class session. The new session begins Monday, September 11, 2006, with classes available for both children and adults. Deadline for registration is September 4, 2006. Adult classes include Weaving Basics, Free to Write,... - August 16, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Exploris Hosts Sneak Preview for Terrorism Exhibit

Raleigh Museum Hosts Pre-Opening Event for Community Leaders. - August 14, 2006 - Exploris

The Online Poker League Qualifiers for a $400 Freeroll Start this Weekend

The Online Poker Leagues 12 week series of qualifiers for a $400 grand final to be held on 5 November 2006 start on 13 August 2006 on Titan Poker. - August 08, 2006 - Online Poker League

Exploris Hosts September 11th Fifth Anniversary Commemoration

Raleigh Museum Memorializes Events Of 9/11 . - August 07, 2006 - Exploris

Erie Art Museum Holds 14th Blues and Jazz Festival

The community's favorite festival returns to Frontier Park. - July 28, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

Traveling Exhibit Provides Historic Perspective on Contemporary Issues

Exploris Hosts The Enemy Within: Terror In America, 1776 To Today. - July 21, 2006 - Exploris

Public Reception Celebrates Opening of 3 Exhibits

The Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street, will celebrate the opening of three exhibits Friday, July 14 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a free public reception. The exhibits include a 19th Century French Art exhibit titled “Charting a Century of Change” in the Main Floor Gallery, “David... - July 12, 2006 - Erie Art Museum

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