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After-school art club encourages fun
What's an art teacher to do when she only has 35 minutes to teach her classes'In Jamie Lynch's case, she started an art club.The elementary art teacher for Muscle Shoals schools has figured out a way to get beyond the basics of art with her students. She does it in monthly classes after school.
The Florence Times-Daily |
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Community Calendar
The Friends of Willard Brook Photo Contest is accepting photos taken Labor Day, Sept. 1, through Winter Carnival, Feb. 28, at Willard Brook State Park, Pearl Hill State Park, Townsend State Forest, Mt. Watatic, Nashua River Rail Trail, Ashburnham State Forest and J. Harry Rich State Forest. Photos must be received by March 15. For more information and entry forms, visit the ranger station at ...
Worcester Telegram & Gazette |
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AFA holiday auction draws on talent of ‘Rings’ illustrator
As Artists for Art celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, members are gearing up for the gallery’s annual holiday art auction on Nov. 22 at 6 p.m.
The Scranton Times-Tribune |
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ArtFix fundraiser is Friday at Mad Art Gallery
St. louis — Area artists, local restaurateurs and community supporters will come together for the second annual ArtFix: Mending Homes and Lives through Art from 7—11 p.m. Friday at Mad Art Gallery, 2727 South 12th Street.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch |
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Nigeria: Emenike Ogwo's Visual Feast of Colours at National Museum
Smarting from an exhibition of painting, which he held at the Garforth Community College of Visual Arts in United Kingdom few months ago, Emenike Ogwo's 2nd solo exhibition, "Rhythm in Colour", which rounded off last Thursday at the National Museum, Onikan, after a one-week show by and large, could be said to have announced the artist's re-emergence in the nation's art terrain.
AllAfrica.com |
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TODAY’S BEST BET
“Welcome to the Inner Sanctum, Dreams from Brooklyn,” an art exhibit by Nino Infante, is under way at Lizza Studios, 155 Bridge St., Tunkhannock, through Dec. 27. The gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call 836-8806.
The Citizens' Voice |
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thur briefs
Gingerbread contest deadline is Nov. 21
Belleville News-Democrat |
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It hangs on the wall and it's made of paint, but does that make it a painting?
It hangs on the wall and it's made of paint, but does that make it a painting?
The Globe and Mail |
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Salisbury's equestrian standout
1Riding horses since she was 5, equestrian rider Alexis Pearson has had quite the year showing her three horses: Naughty (five-gait), Party for Two (junior exhibitor and park), and The Martini Shot (equitation). With a dozen 2008 shows under her cantle, Pearson and Naughty started the year 7-0, and among stops in Virginia, Kentucky and an assortment of local shows, Pearson subsequently placed at ...
The Daily News of Newburyport |
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A museum for those fed up with museums
Just a few minutes' drive west of the University of Hawai'i at M?noa, the Contemporary Museum is a well-hidden and little-advertised attraction perfect for any student looking for an afternoon escape. The museum exhibits a wide variety of modern art, from sculptures to paintings to movies to performing acts.
The Kaleo Voice |
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All News... 'Giraffe' beheaded by vandals
A lovingly-crafted giraffe sculpture has been beheaded by vandals. The landmark, which took six years to make, was cut down by yobs and dumped three miles away.
The Kent Messenger |
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Noncommittal: A Prospective Glance (2008-11-13 - 2009-02-07)
The UB Art Gallery is proud to present Noncommittal: A Prospective Glance, a group exhibition featuring three recent graduates from the Department of Visual Studies at the University at Buffalo: Chris Bettencourt, Christine Goerss and Colin Griffin. This exhibition, an inaugural collaboration between the UB Art Gallery and the Department of Visual Studies, opens with a public reception in the ...
Absolutearts.com |
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From the Ateliers of the Masters: Illuminations in Miniature Style (2008-11-13 - 2008-11-16)
M.P. Birla Millennium Gallery, Bhavan Centre 13th November to 16th November 2008 presents "From the Ateliers of the Masters: Illuminations in Miniature Style" a new collection of paintings by three Miniaturists from Rajasthan who work in the traditional style of the ancient art form. The artists have captured the vivid colours of Rajasthan with great skill and created detailed illuminations of ...
Absolutearts.com |
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SAENREDAM:The West Faflade of the Mariakerk, Utrecht (2008-11-11 - 2009-02-15)
11 November marks the opening of the 22nd exhibition in the Contexts of the Permanent Collection series, which on this occasion is devoted to the Dutch painter Pieter Jansz. Saenredam (1597-1665). Through the exhibition, the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza will be offering an overview of the work of this artist, one of the leading names of 17th-century Dutch painting in a survey that will include some ...
Absolutearts.com |
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GROTTO: An Exploration of Light - Works by Adam Morey (2008-11-13 - 2008-12-31)
"GROTTO: An Exploration of Light", works by ADAM MOREYis on view Nov. 13 - Dec. 31, 2008 with an opening reception Friday November 14, 2008, 6-9pm at DECORAZONgallery in Dallas. Adam Morey is just as interested in the work that art does (establishing its presence and existence) as the work that you do (observing it). Adam's work revels in (and on) the edges of experience: those not-quite-there ...
Absolutearts.com |
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Mario Andretti Receives Award at Auto New Museum
Mario Andretti was honored in Philadelphia on Wednesday night as part of the official dedication of the city's newest museum.
KYW News Radio 1060 |
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It's party time at the museums
'A IS FOR ART MUSEUM'
The Morning Call |
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Handkerchief art gets legal protection in Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh government has now provided legal protection to a dying art form - miniature embroidery on handkerchiefs on the lines of the globally famous Chamba school of miniature painting.
Calcutta News |
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First Class Cars eyes Middle East market
UK luxury ground transportation specialist First Class Cars will be distinctive at next week's Middle East Business Aviation Show and exhibition (MEBA) as the sole chauffeur drive company participating with a Stand.
AME Info |
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Generation O
AT first glance, the bland-looking 'burb of Silverado Ranch hardly seems like a scene for the 21st century. It boasts lots of stacked McHomes, corporate retail outlets overrun with loudmouthed teenagers and copycat independent businesses destined to close. It has no obvious cultural meeting spot -- except for maybe one: Canvas Café, an artsy but cozy coffeehouse/eatery that wouldn't be out of ...
Las Vegas CityLife |
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Local scenes: Movie news and notes: Offbeat festival films add spice to weekend
Not interested in watching James Bond save the world again? A trio of Detroit-area film festivals offers titles for every taste.
Detroit Free Press |
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Stratford meets Detroit
Forget the border crossing and money exchange. For the next week, actors and other artists from Canada's Stratford Shakespeare Festival will be conducting theater-related workshops in the Detroit area as part of a Michigan residency program.
Detroit Free Press |
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Warhol seminar set at Wexner Center
The symposium "Andy Warhol: Outer and Inner Dichotomies" will take place Friday and Saturday in the Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St.
The Columbus Dispatch |
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Calendar: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
BENEFITS Crimestoppers Carnivale Patron Party Penthouse suite of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Juneau, Ritz-Carlton, 921 Canal St. Proceeds benefit the Crimestoppers hotline, 6:30-9. Tickets are $150, $275 per couple, and include food and drink, an auction, entertainment by David Batiste...
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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Selma's Store opens Monday for annual sale
With the holidays fast approaching, shoppers may turn to the Centennial Village Museum for unique gift ideas.
Greeley Tribune |
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