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Heritage Middle student wins award in PTA's state film contest
By MATT KEYSER / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News Matt Keyser is a Bedford freelance writer. Lenexa Morais is doing her part to make a difference in the world. Dallas Morning News
Ballroom returning to its former glory
Somewhere out in the Atlantic, a ship from France carrying an enormous 10,000-crystal chandelier is making its way to Philadelphia. At the same time, in Cheshire, Conn., art conservators are doing detective work to create decorative paintings authentic to 1850s Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Inquirer
Art - Sand, Sea and Saltmarsh
Alongside the season's dramatic productions, exhibitions of local scenes continue with oil and acrylic paintings by Leslie Hawkes Nockles, part of whose training was at the Norwich School of Art. EDP24 - Eastern Daily Press
Seven Days
From 5 to 9 tonight, meet local artist Douglas Rouse for the opening reception of his new show, Variety , at the Warehouse Restaurant and Gallery (25 W. Cimarron St.). Rouse, who last exhibited at Rubbish in early 2007, is regarded for his mural and trompe l'oeil work. Colorado Springs Independent
Local connection brings hopefu Ugandan art debut to Smokebrush
Peggy Colgate, a veterinarian from Cañon City, claims to only have a "hobby interest" in art. Yet her Sunday afternoon pursuit has grown quickly into an international chain effort leading up to one of the three new shows opening at the Smokebrush Gallery this month. Colorado Springs Independent
Stolen sculpture may be melted down
Thieves have stolen an iconic copper fountain sculpture from a Sydney art gallery, and curators fear it will be melted down for scrap. The sculpture, worth at least $20,000, was missing when staff at the Penrith Regional Gallery at Emu Plains arrived at work on Thursday. The West Australian
Pet project: dogs on canvas
Dogs are known as man's best friend, but they're also the inspiration for an East Side woman who portrays their unique relationship with humans through her paintings. Arizona Daily Star
FALLBROOK: Artists, officials reeling after third public sculpture is stolen
FALLBROOK ---- Officials removed three bronze sculptures from Fallbrook's downtown Village Square on Wednesday morning, saying they were dismayed and discouraged by this month's theft of the other bronze sculpture decorating the square. Watch the vid North County Times
Sunday mimosas flow along Gallery Row
Take note, art aficionados who enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon looking at art while sipping refreshing drinks. Arizona Daily Star
Recently found Goya sketches fetch $8M at auction
LONDON — Three sketches by Francisco José de Goya, presumed lost for 130 years, sold this week for $8 million. Arizona Daily Star
RACHEL MAY: Wyandotte's street fair rocks to great local bands
Feeling artsy? It's not only the hundreds of art booths and oodles of fair fun at the 46th annual Wyandotte Street Art Fair that have the hipsters buzzing. It's the stellar lineup of local music that's sending the denizens of the downtown scene out for some Downriver fun. Detroit Free Press
Buying and selling art to be explored
California Lawyers for the Arts and the Crocker Art Museum will host a workshop on "Understanding the Small Print: Buying and Selling Art," from 1 to 3 p.m. July 19 at the Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento. The Sacramento Bee
Gourd artists, vendors can apply
The Folsom Gourd and Arts Festival is accepting applications for artists and vendors for the 14th annual festival to be held Sept. 27 and 28 in Folsom City Lions Park. The event is open to artists of all mediums, including gourd art, painting, printmaking, sculpture, drawings, photography, fiber arts, glass, pottery, jewelry and mixed media. The Sacramento Bee
Smithsonion debunks crystal skulls myths
WASHINGTON - Some mysteries are such fun you almost don't want to know the truth. That may help explain why people are fascinated with crystal skulls. Happy to share the spotlight with the latest Indiana Jones movie, the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History is putting its crystal skull on display starting Thursday. The Daily Texan
ROBERTA JASINA: Great stuff for families
Big Doin's Downriver: The four-day, 2008 Meijer Taylor Summer Festival kicks off Thursday with carnival rides, concerts (including Terri Clark at 8:45 p.m. Friday, followed by fireworks). Saturday is family day with foot races, games, music, contests and prizes from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hours: 5-11 p.m. Thursday, 3 p.m.-midnight Friday, 8 a.m.-midnight Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Heritage Park, ... Detroit Free Press
Art, music afire
The Crucible's annual Fire Arts Festival continues through the weekend Contra Costa Times
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
BLING FIT FOR A KING
LONG before Lamborg hinis, McMansions and trophy wives, there was pietre dure. Literally meaning "hard stones," it was Renaissance Europe's ultimate in opulence - a labor-intensive melding of semiprecious stones, exotic woods and gold and silver... New York Post
LA County Museum of Art gets Oceanic collection
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has acquired an encyclopedic collection of sculptures and artifacts from Polynesia, Melanesia and other Oceanic cultures, museum officials said Wednesday. Seattle Times
Pet project: dogs on canvas
Dogs are known as man's best friend, but they're also the inspiration for an East Side woman who portrays their unique relationship with humans through her paintings. Arizona Daily Star
Buying and selling art to be explored
California Lawyers for the Arts and the Crocker Art Museum will host a workshop on "Understanding the Small Print: Buying and Selling Art," from 1 to 3 p.m. July 19 at the Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento. The Sacramento Bee
Gourd artists, vendors can apply
The Folsom Gourd and Arts Festival is accepting applications for artists and vendors for the 14th annual festival to be held Sept. 27 and 28 in Folsom City Lions Park. The event is open to artists of all mediums, including gourd art, painting, printmaking, sculpture, drawings, photography, fiber arts, glass, pottery, jewelry and mixed media. The Sacramento Bee
Mission Creek Slims Down and Beefs Up
The 12th Annual Mission Creek Music and Arts Festival will take place July 16-20, featuring independent music as well as literary events, art shows, and alternative performances at almost a dozen venues. East Bay Express