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Copper thieves ruin work by Conn. sculptor
EASTON, Conn. (AP) - A sculptor who came to the United States in the 1960s from Poland for artistic freedom is trying to repair some of his best pieces after they were destroyed by one or more copper thieves.
The Lewiston Sun Journal |
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AAUW Elgin branch announces Art Showcase winners
The Elgin-area branch of American Association of University Women recently announced that ceramic sculptor Cynthia Moore of Sleepy Hollow was awarded Best of Show and $1,000 at the 49th annual AAUW Art Showcase held Aug. 2 and 3 in Elgin's Festival Park as part of FoxFireFest.
The Courier News |
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Painting memorializes troopers' sacrifices
NEW BRAINTREE - The two state troopers shook hands at the Old Timers bar in Clinton that last time 57 years ago.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette |
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Fair harvests fine arts and crafts entries
It is always a bit of a mish-mash at the Kentucky State Fair when it comes to art. But this year drawings, pastels and prints weigh in as the best, most consistent mediums among 4,826 entries to the 104th State Fair fine arts and crafts department.
Louisville Courier-Journal |
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Copper theft ruins sculptor's works
EASTON, Conn. - A sculptor who came to the United States in the 1960s from Poland for artistic freedom is trying to repair some of his best pieces after they were destroyed by one or more copper thieves.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette |
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Artist goes nuclear with NMA exhibit
Chris Drury is British, but that hasn't stopped him from creating an insightful commentary on land use and natural resources in America.
Reno Gazette-Journal |
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Artist begins work on mural featuring late mayor
With dabs and dry swipes from his paint brushes, artist Martin R. Braukus, Pottsville, started painting a memorial to the late Terence P. “Terry” Reiley this week.
The Pottsville Republican & Herald |
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'Organic Planet' returns
EUREKA -- Two “queens,” the world's largest organic salad, nonstop music and dozens of exhibitors showcasing healthy, nontoxic products will be on the Eureka waterfront on Aug.
Eureka Times-Standard |
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The shadow boxer New Britain museum finds hidden talent
In the generous berth between candor and deception, lie the thousands of evasions, illusions and riddles we tell ourselves and those who think they know us.
Republican-American |
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Pop it, drop it, and view art
The overriding message from Saturday's Black Arts Festival in Mill Race Park was clear: Move something.
Battle Creek Enquirer |
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Agendas
Transylvania County Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Morris Education Center. Agenda: Students in the military; student art gallery; non-faculty coaches; bully-free task force report; petition requesting a contiguous annexation; offer to purchase timber; capital projects update; policies; important dates.
The Hendersonville Times-News |
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Folklorama, Pakistan Day make for cultured weekend
Folklorama came to a close Saturday with its organizers looking forward to next year's 40th anniversary of the Winnipeg cultural festival. "It's pretty amazing for a festival that started out as a one-time event," said Folklorama executive director Ron Gauthier. "And next year's the 40th anniversary, so we want to do something special."
Winnipeg Free Press |
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Touchstone dialogue
Gozitan and Italian sculptors Mario Agius and Girio Marsili have concluded a two-day work-in-progress artistic project in the Valletta and Victoria open markets.
Times of Malta |
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Try this tour of D.C. – on the cheap
WASHINGTON – There are so many free and cheap things to do in Washington that the biggest challenge is carving out enough time to take advantage of them. Many museums, monuments and other institutions – from the zoo to the botanic garden – that are run by the federal government charge no admission.
Tacoma News Tribune |
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Honest Abe and Old Bob
After beginning the sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and his horse, artist Ivan
The Washington Times |
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Go west for two museum fixes
The La Quinta Arts Foundation and the city of La Quinta will sponsor two bus trips to San Diego and Orange County in September. The first, on Sept. 20, will take art lovers to the San Diego Art Museum to see works by iconic American artist Georgia O'Keefe in “Georgia O'Keefe and the Women of Stieglitz Circle” for the last stop on its nationwide tour.
The Desert Sun |
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Our Lady of the Assumption restored
Restoration of the 18th century painting of the Assumption at the old Birkirkara parish church was completed a few days before the celebration of the feast on August 15.
Times of Malta |
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Illinois exhibit is tribute to Alabama quilters
Shirley Guay didn't know the quilters of Gee's Bend, Ala., until one day when she happened on a book.
Belleville News-Democrat |
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DREAMING BIG
EAST LANSING - Upon walking into the Michigan State baseball office in hallowed Jenison Field House, visitors are immediately transported into the future - on the wall hang the artist's renderings of a multi-million dollar, soon-to-be-refurbished Kobs Field.
Lansing State Journal |
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Baum faculty show a cavalcade of photos, graphics
The Baum School of Art's latest faculty exhibit hang-glides and dive-bombs through the world of traditional and digital photographs and graphics.
The Morning Call |
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Baum faculty show a cavalcade of photos, graphics
The Baum School of Art's latest faculty exhibit hang-glides and dive-bombs through the world of traditional and digital photographs and graphics.
The Morning Call |
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Diverse Fun
You've seen him on talk shows. Now, see Michael Musto introduce acts and events at the Pride in the Park festival noon-6 p.m. today at Cedar Beach in Allentown. Musto, an arts and celebrity columnist for Village Voice, is one of many attractions making the annual celebration of diversity fun for all.
The Morning Call |
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Arts education is in the eyes of the beholden
Art history class, with those projector-slide pictures of paintings colorfully exploding on a blank screen, pointed Reese toward a career of teaching children how to appreciate art as more than just learning how to stop and smell the roses.
The News Journal |
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Most arts groups bounce back after losing funding
Last fall, as Delaware's major nonprofit arts organizations embarked on their seasons, The News Journal examined in a two-day series how a changing economic climate had affected their health.
The News Journal |
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Dallas artist to unveil painting at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Dallas artist Bill Neale, a founding member of the renowned Fine Arts Society, will unveil a painting of legendary race car driver Juan Manuel Fangio at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance today.
Dallas Morning News |
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