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The Independent Voice of the University of New Mexico since 1895
Writers, poets, painters, musicians and art lovers gathered as Conceptions Southwest, UNM's fine arts and literary magazine, celebrated the release of its 30th issue.
University of New Mexico Daily Lobo |
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Dynamic abstract to herald Spoleto
A painting by an artist whose work is expected to draw bids of $4 million to $6 million at Sotheby's auction house this summer has been selected as the image for the 2008 Spoleto Festival USA poster.
The Post and Courier |
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Para-sailing along
The pop-punk band Paramore performed at the annual Jersey rock festival, the Bamboozle, in 2005 and 2007. But since last year's show, it released its breakthrough album, "Riot!" The quartet, known for its catchy songs and explosive stage presence, moves up to a co-headlining role at the festival this year.
The Star-Ledger |
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An Architect?s Eye Reflected in Silver
A show of metalworks at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, covers work by 37 architects.
New York Times |
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Sampling a Lifetime of Eclectic Collecting
A sampling of an eccentric collector?s collection will be auctioned on July 9 at Sotheby?s in London.
New York Times |
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News: To the Point
Open Art Discussion Fred Wilson, an artist and Skeggs lecturer, will lead an open discussion on the topic of the role of art in contemporary culture. The discussion is open to all YSU students and will take place today from 2 to 4 p.m. at the McDonough Museum of Art.
Jambar |
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Primal Instincts Hooked to an Art Against Artifice
The Morgan Library & Museum offers a spellbinding survey of Philip Guston?s drawings.
New York Times |
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UVa mascot art fails the smell test
An exhibit opening Saturday at the University of Virginia Art Museum will be missing one colorful piece — a short film and sculpture that depict a pile of orange and blue dog poop.
The Daily Progress |
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Focus on upscale direct sales was costly for Home Interiors & Gifts
In 1957, Mary Crowley founded Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. and she and her son Don Carter went on to build it into a local landmark by selling candles, artificial flowers and framed artwork to people on limited budgets.
Dallas Morning News |
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Santa Fe happenings
A list of upcoming events in Santa Fe, N.M.July Santa Fe Wine Festival at El Rancho de las GolondrinasNe...
The Norman Transcript |
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FESTIVALS
HOUSE OF BLUES SUMMER FOLK ART FESTIVAL is 9 a.m.-10 p.m. May 10-11 at House of Blues Myrtle Beach, Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach. More than 40 artists are scheduled. Admission free. 272-3000 or www.hob.com/myrtle beach. DIXIE STAMPEDE, northern intersection of Kings Highway and U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach, will hold the fifth annual Children's Festival Reading Celebration 10 a.m.-2 ...
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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Rose Rock Music Festival starts today in Noble
Transcript StaffNOBLE -- The 27th annual Rose Rock Music Festival begins today.The carnival opened Thursda...
The Norman Transcript |
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WHATELSE?
SUNDAY All that jazz Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church, Pawleys Island, is featuring "And All That Jazz," a performance by Coastal Carolina University saxophonist Dan O'Reilly, along with other CCU musicians from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. The performance is part of the Treasures of the Tidelands festival.
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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Jazz festival in 22nd year
Historic downtown Conway hits perfect timing for the 22nd annual Rivertown Jazz & Arts Festival as the Grand Strand approaches the warm weather of May. Set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., this year's event will celebrate jazz, art and cuisine. "We hope we produce a festival that the community will come back to," said Chairman Eddie Streeter. The community has yet to disappoint the festival ...
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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After lawsuit, school ends restrictions on artwork
MADISON — The Tomah Area School District agreed Thursday to drop restrictions against the use of religious symbols in student artwork to settle a First Amendment lawsuit brought last month in federal court on behalf of a high school student.
La Crosse Tribune |
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More about this year's winner:
The refreshing sensation of idyllic summertime shade pours forth from this year's Garlic Festival poster. Jim Serfass's first-place design portrays a couple of recently unearthed bulbs still sporting their long green hair amid a column of sunset hues.
The Gilroy Dispatch |
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Search for art brings up Google
Two Pittsburgh artists intend to collaborate with Google to create a photographic project in the North Side that might be hidden inside one of the Internet company's mapping products, if it goes off as planned.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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Heritage Christian celebrates 40 years
CANTON Heritage Christian School will officially launch its celebration of 40 years of Christian education with events this weekend. The annual fine arts festival and pasta dinner will be held from 4:45 to 6:30 tonight in the school café.
The Canton Repository |
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Jazz festival in 22nd year
Historic downtown Conway hits perfect timing for the 22nd annual Rivertown Jazz & Arts Festival as the Grand Strand approaches the warm weather of May. Set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., this year's event will celebrate jazz, art and cuisine.
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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Griswold Museum hosts Giverny Impressionists exhibit
OLD LYME — The Florence Griswold Museum is the first venue for the exhibition Impressionist Giverny: American Painters in France, 1885-1915, Selections from the Terra Foundation for American Art. Organized by the Musée d’Art Américain Giverny and on view from Saturday, May 3, through July 27, this exhibition of more than 50 oil paintings features Impressionist masterworks by American expatriate ...
Journal Inquirer |
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Norwin artists display talents
One may have thought Pablo Picasso's artwork was on display at Norwin High School last week, but it was Norwin's senior art students showcasing their creative masterpieces.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review |
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Art For The Future
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- From ceramics, to water colors, all of it was one-of-a-kind art work, and according to their parents each was created by some of the finest artists in town.
First Coast News |
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Peter Henry Emerson and American Naturalistic Photography at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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Art Daily |
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291: Photographers in the circle of Alfred Stieglitz at the National Gallery of Art of Victoria
MELBOURNE.- The work of some of the most influential photographers of the twentieth century will be brought together in a new exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria opening on 2 May.
Art Daily |
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The Elms Lesters Painting Rooms Present The Adam and Ron Show
Ron English, Muslim Mickey, 2008. Courtesy of Elms Lesters Painting Rooms. LONDON.-
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