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Prosecutors Summon Art Curator
21 May 2008 The Moscow Times The head of the contemporary art department of the Tretyakov Gallery has been called in for questioning over a 2007 art exhibit, accused of inciting religious hatred, Moscow city prosecutors said Tuesday.
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Eastwood hopes to turn heads with film at Cannes
As the Cannes Film Festival heads into its second half, the Hollywood veteran Clint Eastwood has unveiled what is being hailed as a front-runner for the Palme d'Or...
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West Valley Art Museum members come to financial rescue as director departs
The West Valley Art Museum no longer seeks financial help from Surprise as members offer donations, but director Connie Stover departs.
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Diane Tanios Gallery Brings Together Artist, Academics, Local Community for Unique Interactive Event, Thursday, May ...
The Diane Tanios Gallery, one of the newest fine art galleries in Chicago specializing in contemporary
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Greer student wins national art contest
Her drawing took more time and effort than first glances might suggest. But this spring, Greer High freshman Tiffany Eckroth shook the art world by winning the National PTA Reflections Award of Excellence, Gold Medallion in Visual Arts.
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SILVERDOCS ANNOUNCES 2008 COMPETITION FILMS
Silver Spring, Maryland, May 20, 2008—SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival announced the competition films for the 2008 Festival, taking place June 16-23, 2008 in the Washington, DC area. Each year the SILVERDOCS Competition offers a diverse and colorful selection of films.
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Women’s photo group gears up for annual exhibit
For a little more than a decade, a group of women have been brought together through one common strand — a passion for photography.
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There's more to tapestry than its medieval reputation
Dispelling medieval myths surrounding tapestry seems all too easy for Croatian artist Jasenka Tucan-Vaillant. Using vibrant colors and elemental shades to depict various landscapes, her current collection "Carnets de Voyages 1993 - 2008" exhibits a bountiful range of styles, from the abstract to the more traditional.
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Wichita Police are searching for the owner of a lost dog. But this isn't your typical missing pet.
A bronze sculpture of a dog was found on the bank of the Arkansas River near North High School earlier this month. Police believe the statue was stolen as part of a prank.
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Morgan golf scramble delivers tight contests
The annual Fort Morgan ABCD Golf Scramble featured some great competition as Dan Carpenter, Verl Hester, Phil Quarles and Steve Sundet captured a one-stroke victory Sunday afternoon.
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Public can weigh in on Boynton public art purchases
Feline Foliage, Luna Tuna, Fire & Rain - vote for your favorites piece. It will help the city decide which Avenue of the Arts sculpture, or sculptures, to buy for up to $50,000.
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Diane Tanios Gallery Brings Together Artist, Academics, Local Community for Unique Interactive Event, Thursday, May ...
CHICAGO----The Diane Tanios Gallery, one of the newest fine art galleries in Chicago specializing in contemporary works by established and emerging artists, is hosting An Evening in the Gallery, featuring the photography of David Teplica MD, MFA, Thursday, May 22, from 7 - 10 p.m.
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Moore in America Begins May 24 at The New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden will host the largest outdoor exhibition of Henry Moore's sculpture ever presented in a single venue in America. The show, a collection of 20 major pieces, will open on May 24, 2008, during the height of the spring flowering season.
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Art of the cat, season of the tomato
Here, kitty, kitty: On Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., Rodney Strong Vineyards (11455 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg) hosts For the Love of Cats, a food and wine tasting and art auction that benefits Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County.
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Eastwood joins dark films among Cannes favorites
CANNES, France(Reuters) - An animated documentary about Israel's 1982 invasion of Lebanon and an unflinching portrait of the Naples mafia were among the front-runners vying for top honors at the halfway stage of the Cannes film festival.
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Cohen to receive jazz fest award
On the heels of his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Leonard Cohen will receive the Montreal International Jazz Festival's third Spirit Award this year, organizers announced this morning. Paul Simon and Bob Dylan have been previous recipients of the prize, which honours musical quality and innovation.
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Anderson, markham artwork on exhibit
The exhibit of works by Oscar Anderson continues in the main gallery at the Wayne County Council for the Arts, through the end of May. The small gallery is dedicated to paintings by Wolcott artist, rl markham.
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Pender High presents play
The Fine Arts Department at Pender High School and the Patriot Theatre will be presenting Into the Woods Junior, a musical play by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, at 7 p.m. May 23 and 24 and 4 p.m. May 25 in the Pender High School gymnasium. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. For tickets or information, call Alecia Melton,...
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Run errands, appreciate artwork at same time
Gainesville is one town where art is grafted onto every corner. While multi-tasking is not a method I recommend for appreciating the masterpieces, it is a useful skill for adding a little culture to a busy day.
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Nominees announced for Student Press Awards
The finalists in The Herald's 12th annual Scottish Student Press Awards are announced today. Recognised as the most prestigious awards of their kind north of the border, the competition seeks to showcase the best student writing, publishing and photography in Scotland.
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Appleton Museum director to resign
OCALA - Robin Muse McClea has announced she will leave her position as director of the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College, effective June 30.
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Tomah schools settle religious freedom lawsuit
Associated Press - May 20, 2008 3:26 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Tomah School District has formally agreed to allow religious expression in student artwork to settle a federal...
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Tomah schools settle religious freedom lawsuit
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Tomah School District has formally agreed to allow religious expression in student artwork to settle a federal lawsuit. The Alliance Defense Fund sued the district in March on behalf of a Tomah High School student.
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Play dates
Children will get a wild and wacky treat during Kids at CAM from noon-3 p.m. today at the Cameron Art Museum, working with artist Robert Delford Brown to create huge collaborative murals outside. Brown's exhibit inside the museum is Meat, Maps and Metaphysics: Robert Delford Brown. Kids also can make their own collages to take home. Tickets: $5...
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Brush Strokes to go Hi-Tech for demo
At the Friday meeting of the group, technology will enable all Brush Strokes members and visitors to a close up view of a demonstration of painting a portrait of a live model using pastel. Goolsby is an instructor in art at National Park Community College and teaches portrait painting at least one semester each year, along with other art courses.
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