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2008 Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour
On Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, 2008, 1-6PM, the Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour presents a free self-guided walking tour of over 150 artists' studios in Gowanus, Brooklyn. - October 10, 2008 - Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour
Community Collaborative Launches Product Design Competition
A collaborative effort among professionals in the science, art, manufacturing, engineering and design industries has spurred the launch of a northwest Pennsylvania product design competition. The competition was kicked off today at a press conference at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. The... - October 09, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Educators Embark on Safari at Erie Art Museum
Educators from Erie County will embark on a safari at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 from 4-7 p.m. Educators from all disciplines and age levels can earn Act 48 credit. “The Educator Safari is an opportunity for educators of students in grades K-12 in all... - October 04, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Gallery Night Features Gallery Talks, Live Music and Halloween Fun
Another edition of Gallery Night, an evening of free gallery events, is slated for Friday, Oct. 10 from 7-10 p.m. Accents By The Bay, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Bayfront Gallery, Gannon University Schuster Gallery, Geary’s Studio 7 Gallery, Glass Growers Gallery, Kada Gallery, Kuhn’s... - October 03, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Critically Acclaimed String Trio Performs at Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum’s Contemporary Music Series presents the String Trio of New York on October 4, 2008 at 8 p.m. The performance will be held in the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested. This tour is made possible by a grant from the Mid... - September 26, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum: Kids Learn from Teaching Artists
The Erie Art Museum’s Family Fun Fridays program for preschool kids ages 3 to 6 is slated for Friday, October 3, 10-11 a.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street with activities inspired from the Museum’s presentation of the String Trio of New York. Family Fun Fridays is a special... - September 26, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Signs on for Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day 2008
On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, the Erie Art Museum will participate in the fourth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. Museum Day is a day when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors. A... - September 19, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Mesa Historical Museum Teen Volunteer Training and Orientation
The Mesa Historical Museum has announced a training and orientation meeting for all potential teen museum volunteers, to be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at 10:00am. Teen volunteers are needed to help with the museum’s front desk, collections projects, and special events. Interested... - September 13, 2008 - Mesa Historical Society and Museum
“History Happens!” at the Mesa Historical Museum
The Mesa Historical Museum has started its first annual campaign. For over 40 years, the Mesa Historical Museum has been the leading organization in Mesa preserving and sharing who we are, where we come from and what we may become. To continue the tradition of relevant programming and expand our... - September 13, 2008 - Mesa Historical Society and Museum
Embassy Suites Crystal City Washington DC Hilton Awards Double HHonors Points
Book a night at the Embassy Suites Crystal City National Airport now through September 30th 2008 and receive Double HHonors Points while enjoying your stay at this convenient Washington DC Hilton. As a Hilton Honor member, you can take full advantage of all the benefits and begin to enjoy this... - September 04, 2008 - Embassy Suites Crystal City
Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival Recycles Nearly 1 Ton
The 16th annual Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival’s enhanced “green” efforts yielded huge recycling results at Frontier Park on Saturday, Aug. 2 & Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008. “The Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival, attracting more than 15,000 visitors over the... - August 29, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Tours The Shape of Life by Eva Zeisel
Exhibit Draws from Museum's Permanent Collection. - August 21, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Fall Classes Begin
The Erie Art Museum offers art classes and workshops for children and adults year-round. Beginning in September, the Museum will be offering 25 fall classes. Each class has different tuition and Museum members receive discounted rates. Classes are available to beginners and more experienced... - August 21, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Opens Found Artists: Photography by Fred Scruton
The Erie Art Museum opens Found Artists: Photography by Fred Scruton in the Museum’s Frame Shop Gallery, August 15 through November 8, 2008. A public reception will be held during Gallery Night, Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 from 6-10 p.m. Fred Scuton has been collaborating with other artists, who... - August 15, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Saint Louis Science Center Named to Parents Magazine List of 10 Best Science Centers for Families
The Saint Louis Science Center has been named one of the 10 Best Science Centers for Families by Parents magazine, ranking ahead of similar institutions in Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia. The article recognizes the Center’s Discovery Room, its Children's Gallery Guide and the Science Goes Splat demonstration, “a show where balls, water balloons, and even pumpkins are tossed out a third-floor window -- and the audience gets to guess which one will fall the fastest.” - August 15, 2008 - Saint Louis Science Center
Join Embassy Suites Crystal City During Labor Day for an Arlington VA Vacation
Make this year’s September 1st Labor Day weekend an Arlington VA vacation by enjoying a large variety of historical sights, and shopping centers. Join Embassy Suites Crystal City as they provide each guest with a remarkably comfortable and convenient Arlington VA vacation. During your... - August 02, 2008 - Embassy Suites Crystal City
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
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
Circuit-Bending Duo Arrives at Erie Art Museum
Minneapolis based duo Beatrix JAR returns to the Erie Art Museum, offering interactive events throughout the week beginning July 29, 2008 thru August 2, 2008. At each event, Beatrix JAR will present their unique stylings, including their most noted use of circuit bending verse traditional... - July 10, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
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
Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival Reveals Line-Up
Headline talent includes Mem Shannon and the Membership, Wynard Harper Sextet, Wallace Coleman Band & Bobby Zankel and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound - July 09, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
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
The Newseum Washington DC, Neighboring Embassy Suites Crystal City, Reopens Three Times Larger
Embassy Suites Crystal City is in the center of all the action, from epic historic sites to high-class shopping and dining. Now, Embassy Suites Crystal City neighbors one more spectacular attraction – The Newseum Washington DC, Interactive Museum of News. - July 03, 2008 - Embassy Suites Crystal City
Erie Art Museum Celebrates Erie Painter Joseph Plavcan
The Erie Art Museum celebrates renowned Erie painter Joseph Plavcan’s centennial with a survey exhibition featuring a variety of his works in the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery at 411 State Street beginning Saturday, June 28, 2008 until September 14, 2008. A public opening reception... - June 19, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
People on the Move
Erie Art Museum Director John Vanco delivered a keynote speech at the first Picture Pennsylvania Conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on May 30, 2008. The event gave Vanco an opportunity to discuss the Museum and their critically acclaimed traveling exhibitions that have toured the nation. In the... - June 18, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Summer Fun with Art at the Erie Art Museum
Imagination will soar this summer at the Erie Art Museum, providing children of all ages an opportunity to participate in programs that will encourage artistic expression. Summer programs for children at the Museum include Art in Action, Art Camp for Kids, First Fridays and also a wide range of... - June 12, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Enjoy Traditional Henna Designs During Mid-Day Art Break at the Erie Art Museum
Introducing Henna Artist during the Mid-Day Art Break June 11 and June 18. - June 12, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Experience Pioneer Life Summer Camp
Half-day summer camp at the Mesa Historical Museum. Crafts, games, and historical activities. - June 07, 2008 - Mesa Historical Society and Museum
Icons, New Work by Jim Munn on View at the Erie Art Museum
Now on view at the Erie Art Museum is Icons, new work by Jim Munn in the Museum’s Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street, through August 9, 2008. A public reception is scheduled to be held during Gallery Night, Friday, June 13, 2008 from 7-10 p.m. About the Exhibit After suffering a sudden... - June 06, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
First Fridays Returns
The Erie Art Museum will see the return of First Fridays, a preschool program offered to children 3 to 6 years old and their families. Children and their families will be able to participate in the program on June 6, 2008 from 10 to 11 a.m.; the cost is $5 per child. This program, directed by... - May 29, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Introduces Summer Classes
The Erie Art Museum offers art classes and workshops for children and adults year-round. Beginning in June, the Museum will be offering 23 summer classes. Each class has different prices and Museum members receive discounted rates. Classes are available to beginners and more experienced artists... - May 28, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Take a Mid-Day Art Break at the Erie Art Museum
Free Admission, tours and live music every Wednesday this summer. - May 27, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Celebrated Jazz Pianist Comes to the Erie Art Museum
Direct from Amsterdam, celebrated Jazz pianist Amina Figarova and her ensemble will be holding a public concert at the Erie Art Museum on Thursday June 12, 2008 at 8 p.m. The performance will be held in the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street. Admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested. ... - May 23, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Twelve Galleries, One Night
Gallery Night, which is organized by the Erie Art Museum, features free public touring of 12 local galleries and gallery activities, on Friday June 13, 2008 from 7 to 10 p.m. Galleries that will be participating are Accents By The Bay, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Artworks Gallery and Clayspace... - May 22, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
When Trees Dream, New Work by Brian Pardini Opens at Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum opened When Trees Dream, new work by Brian Pardini in the Museum’s Annex Gallery, 423 State Street on Monday, May 5, 2008 and is on view to the public through July 5, 2008. A public reception is scheduled for Friday, May 16 from 6-9 p.m. and then again during Gallery... - May 17, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Seminar Added to Preservation Group’s Program
The Erie Center for Design & Preservation (ECDP) has announced an expansion of topics at their already scheduled free public seminar on historic preservation on Saturday, May 10 at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 20 East 5th Street. Topics include: an overview of the National Register of Historic... - April 26, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Interested in Performing This Summer?
The Erie Art Museum offers their front steps to performing buskers/strolling entertainers this summer as a part of the Erie Art Museum’s Mid-Day Art Break beginning Wednesday, June 4, 2008. The Erie Art Museum is open for free on Wednesdays and Mid-Day Art Break tours, guided by Museum staff... - April 18, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Summer Fun with Art at the Erie Art Museum
Imagination will soar this summer at the Erie Art Museum where kids of all ages will spend time in the Erie Art Museum’s galleries, learn from teaching artists and make lots of art through a variety of summer programs geared for kids of all ages. “We are offering a variety of... - April 18, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
New Organization Celebrates Preservation Month
In celebration of The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2008 Preservation Month theme, “Place Matters,” the Erie Center for Design & Preservation is hosting a lecture, seminar and walking tour on May 9th and 10th. All three events are free and open to the... - April 04, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Presents Henna Body Art Workshop
The Erie Art Museum will offer a henna body art workshop on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 1-4 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 20 East 5th Street. “We are so excited to offer the public an opportunity to learn about this ancient temporary tattoo tradition. Erie’s best henna... - April 03, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum: Kids Learn from Teaching Artists
The Erie Art Museum’s First Fridays program for preschool kids ages 3 to 6 is slated for Friday, April 4, 10-11 a.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street with activities inspired from the Museum’s Ancient Alloy: Bronzes from the Collection exhibit. First Fridays is a special... - April 03, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Opens Wildthings by Kathe Umlauf
The Erie Art Museum has opened Wildthings by Kathe Umlauf at the Erie Art Museum’s Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street on Friday, Mar. 7, 2008 through May 31, 2008. About the Exhibition Sculptor Kathe Umlauf portrays animals of all sorts. Working from her observations at zoos, area farms,... - March 14, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Presents Henna Body Art Workshop
The Erie Art Museum will offer a henna body art workshop on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 1-4 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 20 East 5th Street. “We are so excited to offer the public an opportunity to learn about this ancient temporary tattoo tradition. Erie’s best henna... - March 14, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Hosts Open Studio at ClaySpace
Cure those winter doldrums by learning to throw a pot at the Erie Art Museum’s ClaySpace Open Studio on Friday, March 21, 2008. Instruction is $6 per person and is on a first come first served basis. Complimentary pizza will be served. Demonstration & workshop sessions are at 6:30,... - March 14, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Launches New Website
The Erie Art Museum has launched its new website. The site, found at www.erieartmuseum.org, offers visitors new, user-friendly access to information about the Museum’s programs, membership, classes, workshops, donations and more. “The website’s new enhanced interactivity allows... - February 29, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum: Kids Learn from Teaching Artists
The Erie Art Museum’s First Fridays program for preschool kids ages 3 to 6 is slated for Friday, March 7, 10-11 a.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street with activities inspired from the Museum’s Kids As Curators exhibit. First Fridays is a special program for 3-6 year olds and... - February 29, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Art Classes Now Enrolling Students
The Erie Art Museum is now enrolling adult and youth students for its spring semester of art classes beginning Monday, March 31, 2008. Art classes and workshops are open to beginners and pros and are offered in areas of photography, painting, ceramics, jewelry, drawing, framing and dance. Classes... - February 28, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
National Fuel Gas Company Foundation Awards $25,000 to Erie Art Museum
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation Senior Vice President Carl Carlotti presented Erie Art Museum Director John Vanco with a check for $25,000 from the National Fuel Gas Company Foundation in support of the Erie Art Museum’s Picture A Place capital campaign. About Picture A Place The... - February 16, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Gallery Night an Evening of Free Admission to Area Galleries
Exhibition opening receptions and other gallery activities are planned for Gallery Night on Friday, March 7, 2008 from 7-10 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum, Glass Growers Gallery, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Kuhn’s Framing & Gift Gallery, Accents By The Bay, and Geary’s Studio 7... - February 15, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Hanging Together: Millcreek Art Faculty on View at Erie Art Museum
Hanging Together: Millcreek Art Faculty is now on view at the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street through February 29, 2008. A special reception with the artists will be held Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 from 7-9 p.m. About the Exhibition For almost 25 years, the art faculty of the... - February 14, 2008 - Erie Art Museum