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Mitchell Museum Plans Annual Lecture Honoring Native American Hero
The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston, Ill., has announced plans to present an annual lecture honoring Dr. Carlos Montezuma, an early 20th-century Native American physician and civil rights crusader who lived and worked in Chicago. - October 11, 2010 - Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
OysterFest is November 6 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
From 10-4pm on Saturday November 6, come celebrate the Chesapeake’s oyster at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) OysterFest in St. Michaels. The event features live music, oysters and other food, children’s activities, boat rides, oyster demonstrations and harvesting... - October 08, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Tennessee Williams Lecture Held at Ava Gardner Museum Thursday, October 7
Lecture given by Dr. Joseph Flora - October 02, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Fall Into Studio Art Classes for Beginners, Advanced Students, Forming Now
The Erie Art Museum offers art classes and workshops for children and adults year-round and fall semester is about to begin. Classes are available to satisfy a wide array of skill level, from novice to virtuoso. All classes are taught by professional artists, with subjects ranging from Indian... - September 29, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Winner Announced for $10,000 Grand Prize of Design Competition
The winner of the 2010 InnovationErie Design Competition was announced today in a 1:30pm press conference at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. Competition partners, finalists, and judges gathered for the announcement and a networking opportunity. Atty. Jonathan D’Silva, chair of the... - September 29, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Ava Gardner Museum Offers Free Admission on Smithsonian Magazine's 6th Annual Museum Day
Visitors must print Museum Day Admission Card to gain free entry - September 21, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Acquires Tug Huntington’s Pilot House
Tug Huntington's Pilot House arrives at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD to become part of an upcoming exhibit on maritime transportation. - September 11, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
The World Renowned Verrocchio Art Centre Gains New Following with Social Media Success
The Verrocchio Art Centre has seen a fresh following, increased awareness and demand due to its communication with new friends on Facebook and followers on Twitter. The centre based in Casole d’Elsa, Tuscany launched their social media in June 2010 and has seen a growth in interest ever since. - September 10, 2010 - Verrocchio Art Centre
Ava's Only Golden Globe Nominated Role; The Night of the Iguana to be Shown During the Sixth Annual Ava Gardner Festival
Festival Celebrates Ava's Life and Career. - August 28, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Ava's Signature Film, The Barefoot Contessa, to be Shown During the Sixth Annual Ava Gardner Festival
Festival Celebrates Ava's Life and Career - August 21, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Maryland Skipjack Kathryn Launches at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
The skipjack became the State Boat in 1985 and is recognized throughout the world as a symbol of Maryland. Skipjacks are the last working boats under sail in the United States. In winter, fleets of skipjacks are used to dredge oysters from the floor of Chesapeake Bay. "Drudgin," as watermen called this process, was hard, cold, dirty, sometimes dangerous work. - August 19, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
"Reading Tennessee Williams" Will be a Part of the Ava Gardner Festival
Festival attendees encouraged to read Tennessee Williams' "The Night of the Iguana" - August 14, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's 13th Annual Boat Auction is September 4
Visit the historic waterfront town of St. Michaels, MD and for the 13th Annual Boat Auction while supporting the 'jewel of the Chesapeake" - the non-profit Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. 18 acres of boats, plus barbecue, beer and the sounds of a lively auction will all be a part of the experience. - August 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Frederick Douglass Day is October 23 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Enjoy 18 acres of beautiful waterfront at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and celebrate Talbot County's favorite son, Frederick Douglass. Proceeds benefit the Frederick Douglass Memorial at the Talbot County Courthouse in Easton, MD. - August 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Ava Gardner Museum Will Unveil Newest Exhibit at Annual Ava Gardner Festival, October 2010
Ava on Television Exhibit Will Display Rarely Seen Costumes. - August 07, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
San Pablo Arts District Fund Presents Lip Service West: True Stories Featuring Authors Joe Clifford, John W. Evans, Allison Landa, Joe Loya, and Tom Pitts
Friday, August 13, 2010 5512 San Pablo Avenue, CA 94710 8 p.m. The San Pablo Arts District Fund (SPAD) is proud to host the second installment of Lip Service West: True Stories, Friday, August 13, 2010, at 8 p.m., at 5512 San Pablo Avenue in North Oakland’s Golden Gate District. This free... - August 06, 2010 - San Pablo Arts District Fund
Apprentice Programs Keep Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Historic Fleet Afloat
The Shipwright Apprentice Program of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Maryland is a vibrant source of sustainability for the Museum's fleet of Bay boats, and a source of education for volunteers like Bud McIntire. - August 06, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Fluidity: Recent Works by Heather Hertel on Exhibit in the Erie Art Museum’s Frame Shop
Discover the Fluidity of recent works by renowned tri-state area artist Heather Hertel, exhibiting July 30 to October 9, 2010 in the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street. Lately, Hertel has combined her experience in painting with budding passions for teaching and community service. - August 01, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
A Fan Favorite, the Ava Gardner Heritage Tour, Will be a Part of the Ava Gardner Festival
Visitors Will be Shown Points of Interest in Ava's Hometown - July 31, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival Family Performer to Lead Workshops
In conjunction with the Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival, the Museum is hosting Hal Walker, family performance act and harmonica extraordinaire, in a four-day residency. Walker composes and improvises on the piano, guitar, voice, concertina, harmonica, jaw harp, and the khaen (a mouth... - July 30, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
On Thursday, August 5, Celebrate John Huston's Birthday at the Ava Gardner Museum
Museum Offers Buy One Get One Free Admission to Celebrate John Huston's 104th Birthday - July 29, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Erie Art Museum Awarded for Youth Programming
The Erie Art Museum is proud to announce that it has received a Museums for America grant for $91,714 from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services, to support the Museum’s popular Kids As Curators program for the next three years. In announcing the award, IMLS noted that it had... - July 28, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Come Spend the Weekend with the Ava Gardner Museum
Ava Gardner Festival Celebrates Ava's Life and Career - July 27, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Ava Gardner Festival Gala Tickets Now on Sale
Festival Celebrates Ava's Life and Career - July 24, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Sixth Annual Ava Gardner Festival is Announced; Scheduled for October 8-9, 2010
Festival Celebrates Ava's Life and Career - July 19, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Erie Art Museum to Install New Crop of Exhibitions: Works of Neil Daugherty, Dick Lubinsky, and Innovationerie Semi-Finalists
Exhibitions on view July 14, 2010. Opening Reception July 30, 2010. - July 10, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Jazzing Up Downtown Erie: JazzErie’s 15th Annual Jazz & Blues Walk
Saturday, July 10 will bring a unique musical evening to downtown Erie. JazzErie's 15th annual Jazz & Blues Walk brings some of the area's most outstanding jazz and blues bands to eleven downtown clubs and restaurants. The event kicks off with a reception, music and refreshments at the Erie... - June 20, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
In Action at the Erie Art Museum
‘Tween and Teen Program kicks off Tuesday, June 15 at the Erie Art Museum - June 12, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
San Pablo Arts District Fund Presents Lip Service West: True Stories Featuring Authors Marcus Banks, Lauren Becker, Joe Clifford, and Alan Kaufman
The San Pablo Arts District Fund (SPAD) is proud to host the debut of Lip Service West: True Stories, Friday, June 11, in North Oakland’s Golden Gate District. The featured readers include Marcus Banks, Lauren Becker, Joe Clifford, and Alan Kaufman. The event is free - June 11, 2010 - San Pablo Arts District Fund
Learn from the Master: "Archival Framing for Artists"
Erie Art Museum's Master Framer will present a lecture during the Erie Summer Festival of the Arts. - June 10, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Semi-Finalists to Exhibit Product Designs at the Erie Art Museum
Entrants’ product ideas to be exhibited at Erie Art Museum - June 10, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Families Get an Extra Dose of Creativity on Second Sundays
The Erie Art Museum kicks off a special hands-on summer program series for families the Second Sunday of every month starting June 13, 2-4 p.m. - June 06, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Abstract Thinking and Glasses Thinking at the Erie Art Museum's Gallery Night
Abstract thinking, glasses clinking, free admission, artist demos, tasty bites and live music combine for Gallery Night on Friday, June 11 from 7-10 p.m. Hosted by the Erie Art Museum, Gallery Night features a tour of ten local galleries, each with an exciting array of activities for the whole... - May 29, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Studio Art Classes at the Erie Art Museum
Art Classes forming now-- Summer Semester begins June 14. - May 27, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Long Island Children's Museum Participates in Blue Star Museums
Long Island Children's Museum is one of more than 600 museums to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer through the Blue Star Museums program. - May 26, 2010 - Long Island Children's Museum
Summer Fun with Art at the Erie Art Museum
Imaginations will soar this summer, as the Erie Art Museum provides children of all ages lots of opportunity for artistic expression. Summer programs for children at the Museum include Art in Action, Art Camp for Kids, First Fridays and a wide range of classes beginning June 14. Activities are held throughout the summer; prices vary for each activity. - May 24, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Curate, Contemplate, Cultivate: Reframe Your Ideas About Art: Teacher Week at the Erie Art Museum
Teacher Week at the Erie Art Museum: July 19-23, 2010. - May 23, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum's Summer Mid-Day Art Break
Enjoy your lunch hour at the Erie Art Museum every Wednesday starting June 2, 2010, at 12pm. - May 20, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Nouveau: Pick-Up Artist
The Erie Art Museum’s newest party series for 20-40 somethings, Nouveau, is mixing it up with Pick-Up Artists on Friday, May 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. Create your own 5-minute art or “pick up” some local talent to create unique art just for you. - May 14, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
New Family Film Series Announced
Five Films Featuring Fearless Kids. - May 11, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Art MOVES: Featuring the Erie Art Museum’s Permanent Collection and the Lake Erie Ballet Company
The Warner Theatre hosts Art MOVES, a collaborative effort of the Erie Art Museum, the Lake Erie Ballet Company and Lake Erie Academy of Dance on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 7 p.m. An opening artists reception will precede the Gala Performance from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. - April 30, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Through Observation: Paintings by Ann Marie Magenau
Through Observation: Paintings by Ann Marie Magenau is on view at the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop, 423 State Street, from April 30, 2010-July 24, 2010. A public opening reception will be held during Gallery Night on Friday, June 11, 2010 from 7-10 p.m. - April 30, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Presents Afro-Peruvian Jazz Concert
The Erie Art Museum hosts Gabriel Alegría‘s Afro-Peruvian Sextet, Friday, May 7 at 8 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State. Admission is free with a suggested $10 donation. - April 28, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Design Lecture in Conjunction with InnovationErie 2010
Penn State, The Behrend College, will host a lecture on interdisciplinary design on April 29 at 6 p.m. - April 15, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Premieres Its 87th Annual Spring Show
The Erie Art Museum's 87th Annual Spring Show Opens April 24 and runs through July 3, 2010. - April 14, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum to Release New Publication
The Erie Art Museum celebrates the arrival of its recent publication, Eva Zeisel: The Shape of Life, featuring the work of pioneering ceramist and industrial designer, Eva Zeisel. The artist’s work is explored in essays and photographs of designs and prototypes from the Erie Art... - April 14, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Director’s Tour to Feature Members of Green Building Alliance: Erie Art Museum is Going Green
Going Green seems to be the phrase of the day. But with a $9 million expansion and renovation project underway, it’s one the Erie Art Museum is not taking lightly. The large-scale project, which broke ground May 8, 2009 and is scheduled to conclude in concision with a public opening on... - March 26, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Seeking Bright Ideas in Product Design
People are inventing the future everyday, and some of them are right here in Pennsylvania. If you're one of them, there’s a chance to take your bright idea and turn it into a reality. Now in its second year, InnovationErie Design Competition 2010 offers an opportunity for individuals to... - March 20, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Now Accepting Works for 87th Annual Spring Show
Works are currently being accepted for the Erie Art Museum’s 87th Annual Spring Show, a regional juried exhibit, running April 24 through July 3, 2010 in the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street. All artists residing within 250 miles of Erie are invited to enter works not... - March 18, 2010 - Erie Art Museum
Pysanky Egg Workshop
The Erie Art Museum will host a Pysanky Egg workshop in conjunction with the exhibit Making It Better: Folk Arts in Pennsylvania Today. Pysanky is an ancient method that uses wax to create intricate dye patterns. It has been a tradition in many Eastern European families for generations. Some see... - March 16, 2010 - Erie Art Museum