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Painting left at Md. Goodwill auctions for $40,000
EASTON, Md. - An old painting dropped off at a rural Maryland Goodwill store turned out to be a work by a French Impressionist. And now, thanks to the sharp eye of a store employee, the charitable organization is $40,000 richer. The Times and Democrat
Fine Arts
Calendar listings Fine Art Museums American Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Highway / 410-244-1900 . Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. Baltimore Sun
Big show of talent
Creative Alliance displays the signature styles of its nearly 200 members I n Megan Hildebrandt's amusing painting of Mary Pickersgill, the famed flag-maker stares wryly as she sews the Stars and Stripes. C. Lee's affectionate photograph of his late mother hangs beside it. It is an odd juxtaposition: the humorous Pickersgill next to the tender, loving parent. Baltimore Sun
The directors
The map will replace this text. If any users do not have Flash Player 8 (or above), they'll see this message. The National Arts Festival has been in the custodianship of executive director Lynette Marais for the past 20 years. She can retire now with peace of mind and her legacy intact. Mail and Guardian
Springfield graduate displays her art for lupus
The artwork of recent Springfield Township High School graduate, Ashley Englehart, was featured in an art show and fundraiser at Pure Spa in Ambler June 20. Springfield Sun
Take a free gallery walk at CCP Sunday afternoon
"American Monuments," an exhibit of remarkable photographs by Lee Friedlander, is on view at the Center for Creative Photography through Aug. 8. Arizona Daily Star
Galleries' big (and bigger) sculptures
Summer is often a time for surprises on the Baltimore art scene, and the lively, two-for-one sculpture show organized this month by C. Grimaldis Gallery doesn't disappoint. Baltimore Sun
Oscar Howe Art Institute concludes with exhibition, sale
Young artists and their artwork will be on display during a closing exhibition and art sale at the conclusion of the 18th annual Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute on Friday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The University of South Dakota invites the public to attend this special event where original drawings, paintings, prints and graphics by Native American artists will be showcased in the Warren ... Vermillion Plain Talk
Independent soul
Eric Roberson, who will perform at African American Heritage Festival, does things his own way Eric Roberson established himself as an in-demand songwriter in the neo-soul field, penning tunes for such platinum-selling artists as Jill Scott and Musiq Soulchild. The Newark, N.J., native, who will perform at African American Heritage Festival, does things his own way. Baltimore Sun
Cameron Park CSD offers fun for kids
Cameron Park Community Services District will offer a cooking class for children, a "Kids' Kamp," swim lessons, an intermediate digital photography class and sports camps. For a complete listing of classes, sites, schedules and fees, go to www.cameronpark.org . For details, call the district office at (530) 677-2231. The Sacramento Bee
Art workshop July 12
The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will present an iris folding workshop with instructor Ila Lewis from 10 a.m. to noon July 12 at 9701 Elk Grove Florin Road, Suite A, Elk Grove. The Sacramento Bee
Showcase Events Calendar
Seacoast Photography Show, Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, 7/1-11 , 10-5, Discover Portsmouth Center (the old Portsmouth Library), Middle & Islington Sts., Foster's Daily Democrat
arts Alive: Creative energy on display June 28 in downtown Dover
DOVER — Artists seeking to become a part of one of the Garrison City's biggest arts festivals continue to sign up to showcase their work in the festival where no two artists are exactly alike. Foster's Daily Democrat
Lakes Region Art Association holds Front Porch Art Show and Sale
COURTESY PHOTO MARIE KELLY , Lakes Region Art Association member and chair of the upcoming show, holds a piece of her work in front of The Wishing Well, the location of the Front Porch Show and Sale this weekend. The Citizen of Laconia
Puller Center moving into larger facility
The center for disabled workers hopes to expand services, and might open an art gallery. If you're wondering what happened to the Lewis B. Puller Center, it hasn't gone away. Daily Press
Summer days are perfect time to browse offbeat shops in Ann Arbor
The pace slows in Ann Arbor in the summer. The University of Michigan students who stick around for summer classes are less harried than they are during the school year. People sit at sidewalk cafés for hours. And rather than the competitive angst of football, weekends are filled with arts festivals and fairs, including, of course, the annual Ann Arbor Art Fairs. Detroit Free Press
Artists gather at fairgrounds for Crafts at Rhinebeck
RHINEBECK - Last weekend, over 300 artists from throughout the United States and Canada gathered at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds to display and sell their beautiful handmade works of art. The artwork attracted 10,000 visitors for the two-day event. Gazette Advertiser
Brian McCollum's Big Gigs
With his band the Ageless Beauties, the rootsy, respected singer-songwriter is the latest performer to grace the main stage at the ongoing Ann Arbor Summer Festival. He'll bring tunes from his album "Same Old Man," the newest entry in a lengthy legacy of work that has traversed the musical spectrum. 8 p.m., Power Center, 121 Fletcher, Ann Arbor. 734-764-2538. $38-$52. Detroit Free Press
July crackles, pops
Festivals, events to help make your summer sizzle Erie Times-News
Local & live
Thursday, June 26, 2008 • "HOOVES, HORNS & ANTLERS": Yellowstone County Museum, 1950 Airport Terminal Circle. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Display of wildlife on the Yellowstone. Through Aug. 31. 256-6811. Billings Gazette
Stanford Jazz Festival features Terence Blanchard, Sony Holland, Jason Moran and more
The annual event deserves comparison to S.F., Monterey jazz fests Contra Costa Times
GT unveils sculpture, dedicates new park
GRAND TERRACE - Blue Mountain was cloaked in mist Wednesday morning, making it difficult to spot hawks in flight above. But one red-tailed raptor showed up for the sculpture unveiling and dedication of Gwenn Karger Park. Photo Gallery: Grand Terrace sculpture and park San Bernardino Sun
Kids, teens
ERIE ART MUSEUM -- 411 State St., 459-5477, www.erieartmuseum.org: Erie Times-News
Jewish Center adds sculpture to garden
Renowned artist Del Geist, says he's delighted to have his sculpture "Clavis Tower" displayed at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. Arizona Daily Star
Can't get enough Plavcan? There's hope
Two Erie art galleries will celebrate the centennial of the birth of renowned Erie painter Joseph Plavcan with new concurrent exhibits. Erie Times-News