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While the Economy Might be Winding Down, the Arts Industry is Gearing Up
Here's a case where art isn't immitating life. The national economic slowdown may be busting budgets nationwide, but it's actually boosting our local arts organizations.
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National Portrait Gallery to be unveiled
The National Portrait Gallery has a new face, and it's worth $87.8 million. More than 10 years since the gallery opened at Old Parliament House, it finally has a building to call its own.
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PDAP to hold singles auction, fundraiser
The Palmer Drug Abuse Program will put up for auction some of the area's most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes in the first annual VIP Professional Singles Auction and Fundraiser.
The Brownsville Herald |
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City of Sculpture committee ponders 4 finalists for addition
Four nationally known sculptors were in town Tuesday, Dec. 2, to make their pitches for the newest addition to the City of Sculpture.
The Hamilton Journal News |
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Art For Kids Sake
JACKSON COUNTY- For the last four years children in Southern Illinois have reached out to kids in Bangladesh by raising money with an art show. The event is called Art for Kids Sake and will be held this Saturday at Longbranch Coffeehouse in Carbondale.
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National Portrait Gallery to be unveiled
The National Portrait Gallery has a new face, and it's worth $87.8 million.
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Three sites possible for art museum
FAYETTEVILLE – The list of possible sites for a new Fayetteville Museum of Art has been narrowed down to three. Two potential locations are in Festival Park, where the facility was originally slated to be built. These locations, however, will take up less space than originally planned.
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Fisher: Can you haiku?
High school students launch haiku contest to promote understanding
San Jose Mercury News |
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Capitol Visitor Center in nation's capital opens to public
WASHINGTON — Hundreds of visitors got their first look at the Capitol Visitor Center — an underground museum and now the first stop for people touring Congress — as it opened Tuesday three years late and $360 million over budget.
San Jose Mercury News |
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Tiepolo found in attic sells for two million pounds
LONDON (AFP) - A painting by Italian master Giambattista Tiepolo thought lost until its discovery in the attic of a French chateau sold Tuesday for more than two million pounds, auctioneers Christie's said.
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"The Bison" to Open at C.M. Russell
It's been in the works for three years and it cost a million and a half dollars to bring it together. On Saturday (11/6), a new permanent exhibit will open at the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls.
KFBB Great Falls |
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Dalí and Dante play the Freedom Tower for Art Basel
Caixanova, the Spanish banking firm that brought to Miami its spectacular collection of Goya engravings, is back at the Freedom Tower with The Divine Comedy, an exhibit of engravings created by the rambunctious surrealist Salvador Dalí to celebrate Dante's famous work.
Miami Herald |
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PHOTO: Bamboo shelters
Fifth-grade art class students at South Roxana Elementary School worked Tuesday on a project to build shelters of their own design made from bamboo. The morning sun cast long shadows as the students engaged in "cooperative learning and problem solving," art teacher Patricia Badman said.
The Telegraph |
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Estate purchasers turn memories into cash
The woman in the oil painting could have been a younger version of Pat Nagel — back when her hair was dark. "My husband said it reminded him of me, around the eyes, so he bought it for me," said the mother of three. At 82, Nagel's dark hair is silver now. Her husband is gone, after 53 years of marriage. And her Northlake-area home is full of "mostly Oriental stuff."
Atlanta Journal-Constitution |
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Despite economy, regents OK expanding art museum
Associated Press - December 2, 2008 8:15 PM ET NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - University of Oklahoma regents today approved a $13 million budget for the expansion of the Fred Jones Jr.
KSWO Lawton-Wichita Falls |
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Despite economy, regents OK expanding art museum
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - University of Oklahoma regents today approved a $13 million budget for the expansion of the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. OU President David Boren said it can be accomplished without relying on the troubled bond market.
KFSM Ft. Smith-Fayetteville |
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Metal Sculpture Unearthed in Cortland
And now a story of treasure. A modern metal sculpture, stored away more than 20 years ago in Cortland County. More inside.
News Channel 34 Binghamton |
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Leonard Cohen's new medium
The poet's son talks about a rare exhibition of his father's drawings
The Globe and Mail |
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Vocaloid: Hatsune Miku Art Contest Winners
Congratulations to our five winners! Thanks to our contest sponsor, AAA Anime Inc. Remember, if you didn't win (or didn't enter), you can still purchase this Figma from your local anime / hobby shop (and they can get it from AAA Anime).
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Tiepolo found in attic sells for $6.5m
A PAINTING by Italian master Giambattista Tiepolo thought lost until its discovery in the attic of a French chateau has sold for more than $6.5 million, auctioneers Christie's said.
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Coffee with a purpose
BUCKLAND Monachorum Village Hall’s monthly coffee morning is expanding, with paintings by the village art group on display. The coffee morning will start on Saturday November 8 and visitors will be able to browse stalls selling a variety of produce and goods.
Tavistock Times Gazette |
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Arthouse movie listings for December 3-9
Artists' Television Access. "Video Quilt": Screening of short work by San Francisco State University students. Sun., Dec. 7, 7 p.m. $6. Venezuela: Revolution from the Inside Out : Clifton Ross' documentary, introduced and discussed by Gloria La Riva. Tue., Dec. 9, 7:30 ...
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Tiepolo found in attic sells for two million pounds
A painting by Italian master Giambattista Tiepolo thought lost until its discovery in the attic of a French chateau sold Tuesday for more than two million pounds, auctioneers Christie's said.
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Reward of $2,000 offered for stolen statue
Have you seen this sculpture? A tip leading to the recovery of "The Falconer" could earn you a $2,000 reward. The statue was stolen from a courtyard at the University of Oregon over three weeks ago.
KATU Portland |
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Threads of inspiration in Brunswick
CAROLE Francis found her calling at the Counihan Gallery in Brunswick two years ago while admiring the work of RMIT textile students.
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