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Million-dollar carpet to visit Dubai
A rare carpet hand-woven from pure silk will be showcased at the International Trade Fair for Carpets and Floor Coverings, which will take place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 25 to 27. The million-dollar piece of art named Zahra is one of the several exhibits to be showcased by the Japanese company Yazdani. AME Info
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Why are human beings so obsessed with completing unfinished artworks? The world's desk drawers must sequester untold numbers of semi-developed plays, novels, paintings and string quartets. Yet for some reason, the idea of the unfinished artwork is a source of unbridled fascination for many of us. Arts Journal
AUDITIONS/SUBMISSIONS
COLUMBIA CHILDREN’S THEATRE: Season auditions, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant St. Ages 15 and older. Prepare a one-minute comic monologue and 16 bars of a song to be sung a cappella. (803) 681-4548 ARTS AT SHANDON PHOTO CONTEST AND EXHIBIT: “Celebrating Creation: Nature, Life and Art,” June 1-8, Shandon Presbyterian ... The State
Cannes '08: First stop for Oscar?
Stars, films and parties descend on Cannes Stars, films and parties descend on Cannes for most prestigious film festival. Newsday
Graffiti artist's attempt to plead guilty hits snag
After years of signing everything from bridge abutments to busway walls, even painting his moniker on a wall its owners couldn't reach, Daniel Joseph Montano couldn't get his name on a routine ... Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Forquer named Artist of the Pike
Recognized for the historical accuracy of his paintings, Ray W. Forquer, 63, is exceptionally qualified to be this year's Artist of the Pike, an annual designation that given in conjunction with the National Road Festival. The Uniontown Herald Standard
$16,000 in Paintings Stolen from SLC Gallery
On May 3, 17 pieces of artwork were stolen in broad daylight from the Repartee Gallery in Salt Lake City. Among the stolen paintings were pieces by James Christensen, Bev Doolittle and Howard Terpening. The theft may have been an inside job. "I think it was somebody who knew what they were doing. They definitely knew what they were after. They knew we had popular artists," said Jo Ann Warner, ... FOX 13 Utah
Mountain View's Castro Street turns into A La Carte & Art
For the 12th year, A La Carte & Art returns to Mountain View's Castro Street, kicking off the festival season and showcasing artists from the West Coast. The celebration features a juried crafts show featuring works by 250 vendors, food and drink, performances, a farmers' market, a chefs' demonstration tent, and activities for children. The San Francisco Examiner
May student art show at Rodman highlights the world around us
With travel so commonplace and technology what it is today, our world is becoming smaller and our workplace more diverse with each passing year. The Alliance Review
Putin: art should help strengthen state
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin unveiled an exhibit from the art collection of a renowned Russian cellist Monday, a ceremony that reflected his continuing political influence even after stepping down as president. Newsday
Calendar for May 13
“BODIES REVEALED”: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Union Station, Bank of America Grand Gallery, Pershing and Main. $19-$24. Tickets sold for specific dates and times. www.unionstation The Kansas City Star
Tyson embarrassed by documentary
MIKE Tyson's phenomenal rise to glory and his epic fall from the pinnacle will be examined in a new documentary on the former undisputed world heavyweight champion to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. FOXSPORTS.com.au
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visits St Petersburg
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin makes a speech at the opening of the exhibition of the Rostropovich-Vishnevskaya Collection of Russian Art displayed at the Constantine Palace in Strelna. Itar-Tass
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Michael Cooney
The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series will present musician Michael Cooney in concert and workshop at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. (concert) and Monday, Nov. 4 at 1 & 7 p.m. (workshop). For over 35 years, Michael has demonstrated the beauty, power, and humor of old and new songs in countless venues across the US, Canada, Mexico, Great Britan ... PR.com
Erie Art Museum Opens An Evening Stroll: Lee Steadman
The Erie Art Museum opens An Evening Stroll: Lee Steadman at the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 during Gallery Night from 7 – 10 p.m. The exhibition is open through January 14, 2008. About the Exhibition Local watercolorist Lee Steadman returns to the Erie Art Museum with an exhibition of new and old works in the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery. ... PR.com
Erie Art Museum Opens Ancient Microworlds Exhibit
The Erie Art Museum opens Ancient Microworlds on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex Gallery, 423 State Street. An opening reception is scheduled for the exhibition during Gallery Night Friday, Oct. 19, from 7-10 p.m. The exhibition runs through January 28, 2008. About the Exhibition With microscope and camera, Giraud Foster and Norman Barker have captured through photography ... PR.com
Gallery Night an Evening of Free Admission to Area Galleries
Exhibition opening receptions at the Erie Art Museum, Glass Growers Gallery, Urraro Gallery, Kada Gallery, Geary’s Studio 7 Gallery, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Kuhn’s Framing & Gift Gallery, Ralph Miller Jewelers & Gallery and ARTworks on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 from 7-10 p.m. EMTA will provide free Bayliner trolley transportation, courtesy of the galleries, from 7-10:30 p.m. Service will be ... PR.com
Erie Art Museum Hosts "Exposure"
A benefit for the Erie Art Museum Oct. 10 [PR.com - October 04, 2007] PR.com
Erie Art Museum Presents The Art of Community: Building an Arts and Culture Support Network for Newcomers
Erie is the new home to over 10,000 refugees and immigrants from all over the world. Erie also has a large, vibrant and diverse art community and a strong network of social service agencies. Imagine the power of these groups working together. The Erie Art Museum will host a public workshop, The Art of Community: Building an Arts and Culture Support Network for Newcomers, on Friday, Oct. 12 from ... PR.com
Erie Art Museum Hosts Workshop on Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Erie Art Museum will host a workshop on Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum, 3rd Floor Gallery (enter at 423 State Street). The workshop will provide its participants with an opportunity to share a moment in friendship. Chado, the way of tea, is a way to explore the aesthetic system that informs the arts of Japan. As well as discovering ... PR.com
Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents the North American Festival of Traditional Arts Tour
The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series will host The North American Festival of Traditional Arts (NAFTA) tour on Wednesday, October 17 at 8 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street. Cost for the concert is $15 for general admission, $12 for Erie Art Museum members and $8 for students and seniors. “The NAFTA tour showcases masters of traditional music and dance from Mexico, the ... PR.com
Erie Art Museum Opens Earth & Spirit: Contemporary Indigenous Art from Australia and New Zealand
The Erie Art Museum opens Earth & Spirit: Contemporary Indigenous Art from Australia and New Zealand on Friday, September 14, 2007 at the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street; an opening reception is scheduled for the exhibition during Gallery Night Friday, Oct. 19, from 7-10 p.m. The exhibition runs through December 30, 2007. About the Exhibition The Maori people of New Zealand are ... PR.com
Painting portrait was a hands on affair for Clare
A PORTRAIT by Glen Innes artist Clare Toms which seeks to capture the animation of Member for Northern Tablelands Richard Torbay will soon grace the walls of his Speaker’s office at Parliament House. Glen Innes Examiner
Jack Coffman, former Pioneer Press political reporter, dies
Former Pioneer Press state Capitol reporter Jack Coffman died today after collapsing at a St. Paul photography studio he shared with other artists. He was 71. Pioneer Press
Sneaky Thieves Steal Valuable Artwork From Salt Lake Gallery
$15,000-worth of valuable artwork was recently stolen from a gallery in Salt Lake City, and it appears that the thieves had inside knowledge of the facility. 2News Salt Lake City