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Painters and poets collaborate for Pavilion art exhibit
A dog watches a skeleton dancing in front of a volcano in Nathan Holman's woodcut print, "Mort and His Dog." A bottle of alcohol is nearby, and perhaps that's one of the "dogs of war." Paired with it on the wall of the Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion is a poem by Patrick Hicks called "A Heart Pulsing with Magma."
The Argus Leader |
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Father Of Batik Painting Passes Away
Three generations of batik painters. From left: Seow Keng, Seong Leng, Siew Teng, Thean Teng, Siew Kek and Seong Hooi. Siew Teng (L) and Seow Keng sharing a light moment with their father.
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Arts Council awards $20G for culture events
Brewster Library for two free concerts by Camerata New York titled "Music for Everyone" (with lecture); Brewster Theater Company; Chapel of Our Lady Restoration Inc. for 2009 Music Series of seven free concerts ranging from classical to jazz; Collaborative Concepts for an outdoor sculpture exhibit on historic working farm in Garrison; Doansburg Chamber Ensemble for 2009 series of six concerts - ...
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Gallery talk to cover museum's clay exhibit
The Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., will hold "Conversations in Clay," and co-curator Ursula Ilse-Neumana, curator at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, will engage guests in a gallery talk at 6 p.m. Dec. 5. A wine reception will follow.
The Journal News |
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Angola: Cuba's Cinema Institute Deputy Chairperson in Country
Cuban Art and Cinematographic Industry Institute deputy chairman, Pablo Pacheco Lopes, arrived Tuesday in the country to participate in the Luanda cinema international festival happening until 29 November.
AllAfrica.com |
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Program on wolves set at museum
Helen Thayer, author, photographer and adventurer, will present "A Night Among the Wolves" on Monday at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham.
The News & Observer |
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Ceramics: Creativity, art, hands-on fun!
A trio of tables came to life with an array of colorful ceramics painted by artists at the Jacksonville Senior Center recently. Artists learning from Lori Rawlings the basics of ceramics became prolific with their artwork this year. Rawlings volunteers her time at the Jacksonville Senior Center but she invites anyone interested in ceramics to drop by for some fun between 9 a.m. and noon on ...
Jacksonville Patriot |
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Things to do: Thursday
• Holiday Boutique at the Sun Gallery 1910 Calle de Parian, today at 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy a day and support the non-profit gallery, childrens art programs by shopping at the Holiday Boutique. Paintings, ceramics, jewelry, homemade crafts, gift baskets & more. Info: (575) 523-1890.
Las Cruces Sun-News |
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OBITUARY: Artist Libby Hart, longtime Vail resident
Libby Hart came to painting in middle age and was just entering her prime as an artist when she lost a nine-month battle with cancer at age 55.
Rocky Mountain News |
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Freeborn County 4-H’ers participate at state fair
At the 2008 Minnesota State Fair, more than 6,000 4-H members had the opportunity to interact with the public and educate fairgoers through 4-H exhibits, demonstrations, performing arts, ambassador roles, technology activities, Share the Fun performances, livestock shows and promotion.
Albert Lea Tribune |
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Artist opens his studio
Chris Turri, a metal sculptor in La Luz, is hosting a studio open house from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at his home and new art studio in Laborcita Canyon.
Alamogordo Daily News |
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Rancho holds first art festival
Forty artists from a wide swath of the country, and a heavy dose from Arizona, showed their wares during the first Market Place @ Rancho Sahuarita Art Festival. The two-day fine art sale was held in the Fry's Center near Interstate 19 and Sahuarita Road Saturday and Sunday.
Arizona Daily Star |
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Carving out a new life
Today is a special day for Jaafar Al Saad and his family. The 45-year-old Iraqi sculptor, his wife, Soud Al Taai, and their two daughters, Nour and Zainab, will sit down to dinner with a Littleton family.
Rocky Mountain News |
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Westfield artist aims to inspire others through jewelry-making classes
Three years ago, Katherine Kemp bought a 90-year-old home in Westfield and transformed it into an art gallery. Gallery One36, at 136 E. Main St., displays work by Kemp and a dozen local artists. Kemp changes the gallery every eight weeks and is always looking for new artists.
The Indianapolis Star |
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West of the Mississippi -- 11/28/08 at Pirate--Contemporary Art
West of the Mississippi -- 11/28/08 at Pirate--Contemporary Art
Rocky Mountain News |
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Bill Daniel's art installation explores the modern hobo lifestyle.
The gallery has seen weirder installations than The Great Depression, but rarely anything dirtier. By Robert Isenberg.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
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Tsogo Mijid -- 11/28/08 at Pirate--Contemporary Art
Tsogo Mijid -- 11/28/08 at Pirate--Contemporary Art
Rocky Mountain News |
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Photographer Matt Burroughs is the recipient of the Community Arts of Elmira People's Choice Art Show Award for October's theme, "Harvest."
Elmira Star-Gazette |
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Sotheby's plans Doha auction
Global auction house Sotheby's has chosen to host its maiden international Middle East auction in Doha. The two-day auction will cover sales of orientalist art, watches, and Arab, Iranian and international contemporary art.
AME Info |
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Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame: On Sale for Christmas $15 -- One Father's Gift to His Son Becomes a Christmas ...
With his father's help, a young man in Seattle stepped back in time to have historic experiences. He met Lou Gehrig, FDR, Jonas Salk, Thomas Edison, and even his own great-grandfather at Ellis Island in 1907 and learned secrets to their strength of will, dedication to purpose, and love of country. The result, accomplished through advanced digital photography and historically accurate text, is ...
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Pyramid selling: the Cairo film festival shows a country divided
"I think that all films are political," says Susan Sarandon in a tone that suggests she's expressed such sentiments before. "The ones that reinforce stereotypes are just as political as those that do not. The good news and bad news is that Hollywood is not political." Sarandon is in Cairo and this should be a gimme. One of Hollywood's most famous liberals railing against the iniquities of ...
Guardian Unlimited |
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A list of exhibits currently on display at area galleries Nov. 27-Dec. 3
A list of exhibits currently on display at area galleries Nov. 27-Dec. 3
The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star |
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OU professor to sign book
Todd Stewart, assistant professor of photography at the University of Oklahoma will sign copies of "Placing Memory: A Photographic Exploration of Japanese American Internment" 2-4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Mainsite Contemporary Art, 120 E.
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Te Papa secures McCahon painting at Aussie auction
A Colin McCahon painting is returning to New Zealand after Wellington's Te Papa museum bid A$312,000 (NZ$373,652) for it at an Australian auction.
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Fort Myers art event to benefit women's shelter
A fundraising reception and sale of artwork by Captiva artist Darryl Pottorf will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.
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