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COLUMN - Van Raalte statue sculptor was noted Chicago artist
I regularly walk past the bronze sculpture of Holland’s founder the Rev. Albertus Van Raalte in Centennial Park and hadn’t given much thought to the sculpture’s original modeler, Leonard Crunelle (1872-1944). Crunelle, a noted Chicago sculptor, created a model of the sculpture, called a maquette, in 1922. But the project was not funded, the maquette lost, and the only record of the work ...
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Vestas delivers wind blade to Democrat Convention in Denver
A giant 131-foot blade for a Vestas wind turbine arrived overnight in downtown Denver's Sculpture Park next to the Colorado Convention Center for the Green Frontier Fest and Democratic National Conventio, according to a prepared release.
Greeley Tribune |
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Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - Game Feet.
Game Feet. by Cotton Ginny These are the waning days of baseball season. If you want to prop your feet up at a game, you have until September 28th to do so. ________________________________________________________________ Every day, Houstonist features an outstanding photo from our flickr pool. If you have a passion for Houston and photography, consider joining ...
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Death-row inmates take up painting to get peace of mind
THE What can give peace of mind to prisoners, especially those on death row?
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Downtown Chattanooga 2008 Gallery Hop Is Sept. 13
The Association for Visual Arts (AVA) will hold its third annual Downtown Chattanooga Gallery Hop on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 2-9 p.m. It will be that day in order to coincide with a conference held by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) and the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC).
The Chattanoogan |
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New Sculpture Captures Music History In Bronze
A sculpture was unveiled yesterday in downtown St. John's to pay tribute to the art of the city. Located at the intersection of George Street and Becks Cove, the sculpture, named "A Time" was crafted by local artist Morgan MacDonald.
Voice of the Common Man |
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North Royalton Library features contest winners
Students' submissions from the Earth Day Coalition's annual art, poetry and essay contest are on display at the North Royalton Library. The annual contest is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Lake, Geauga, Lorain,...
The Sun Star |
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Colorful exhibit coming to Great Ponds Gallery
The bright colors of stained glass will shine in the Great Ponds Gallery at the Lakeville Public Library throughout September. The gallery will feature “It’s All Fabric!” an exhibit of quilted wall hangings by Lakeville artist, Ruth Gross.
Lakeville Call |
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The MAG: Death of the Arts Funding - column by ANGELA SCAPPATURA
The federal government has cut nearly $50-million of funding to the arts in the last two weeks and the cull is expected to continue. I cannot help but recognize the strategy involved in the decision to slash funding as festivals season ends and people are busy squeezing that [...]
The Sudbury Star |
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Iran’s best animations of the year awarded
TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) -- The organizers of the 12th annual Iran Cinema Celebration held their animation festival in a ceremony that took place on Friday evening at the Aseman Art and Cultural Complex.
mehrnews.com |
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Iranian photographers awarded at BOR 2008
TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) -- Iranian photographers received awards at the 1st International Fair of Photography “BOR 2008” that was held in Serbia.
mehrnews.com |
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People flock to Port Huron art show
Two blocks of Huron Avenue in downtown Port Huron, from Quay north to McMorran, are closed to traffic for the Art on the Avenue art show. Lots of pedestrians were strolling through the area, looking at items for sale.
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The tastiest treats at TIFF's bountiful banquet
For nine days, Toronto has a broader, fresher menu than any film festival in the world
The Globe and Mail |
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Artists-authors in attendance at Arts Fest
This year’s Lakeville Arts & Music Festival at the intersections of Routes 18 and 105 in Lakeville on Saturday, Oct. 4, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. will feature music, food, artisans and crafters, as well as children’s activities and a gallery exhibit in the library, an interactive game show, community service organizations and environmental groups.
Lakeville Call |
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Panthers Gameday David Scott
Fans can donate school supplies before tonight's Carolina Panthers-Washington Redskins exhibition at Bank of America Stadium. High-demand items include pencils, lined notebook paper, backpacks, glue sticks and art supplies.
The Charlotte Observer |
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Travis Heights home gets a golden makeover
Former art teacher Joyce Beck attended elementary school in hilly Travis Heights and had her post-University of Texas student teaching gig there.
Austin American-Statesman |
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Hersam Acorn Newspapers
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum director Harry Philbrick has announced the appointment of Mónica Ramírez-Montagut as curator, effective immediately. She succeeds Merrill Falkenburg, who was appointed to the post last October following the resignation of Jessica Hough.
Weston Forum |
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Art Exhibit Features Tragedies
A new art exhibit on display at the University of Nebraska at Omaha features pieces dealing with recent tragedies -- Hurricane Katrina and the war in Iraq.
KOLN Lincoln |
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Coming Week: Hardly a Vacation
Traders will continue to wrestle with swaying oil prices, worry about the pummeled financial sector and deal with a spate of important economic data.
TheStreet.com |
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View a photo that barbara iverson
No media institution stands alone. The Poynter Institute lives in a community with some pretty fine neighbors. St. Petersburg, Fla., boasts a thriving arts community, with a number of museums and art galleries.
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Broadcast Journalism Bibliography
Al's Morning Meeting (Poynter Online) http://poynter.org/column.asp?id=2 Story ideas and links for journalists. B Roll Online http://www.b-roll.net/ B Roll Online is devoted to TV news photography.
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Sharing Camille’s Moods and Moments
A review of the 15th Solo Exhibition of Ms. Camille Jean Verdelaire D. de la Rosa, entitled Moods and Moments at the Renaissance Gallery, The Art Walk, 4/F Bldg. A, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Opened on August 22, the show will run up to the 31st of this month. read more
Bulatlat.com |
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Positively Philadelphia: Fishtown's Bambi Gallery
The Bambi Gallery, a gallery and artists' consignment shop, is right on Frankford Avenue, between Montgomery and Berks, in Fishtown.
KYW News Radio 1060 |
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The sky's no limit for photographer
Curt Waltz of Sussex is living his dream. A few years ago, he started his own aerial photography business, Aerialscapes, combining his love of flying with photography.
Greater Milwaukee Today |
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Jazz is for Everyone
By now I hope you have heard of the really exciting festival of jazz music coming to Brantford's Harmony Square in just four weeks' time. The Brantford International Jazz Festival on Sept. 20 is the realization of a dream for Nancy and Frank DiFelice.
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