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Museums Feel Impact Of Sick Economy
Like homeowners and stockholders, arts organizations are feeling the pinch from the faltering economy.
NBC 5 Chicago |
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Artists stand out among the crowd at The Station
The distinction between journalistic, commercial and fine-art photography is eroding to the point where differentiating between them is mostly a matter of opinion.
Houston Chronicle |
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Shrimp Festival 2008
The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival kicks off with the annual parade May 1 at 6 p.m. in downtown Fernandina Beach. The theme is "Dawn of the Modern Shrimp Industry (Tribute to Shrimpers)," and Annie Jones is the grand marshal.
Fernandina Beach News-Leader |
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Southeast Michigan Students Win National 'Be Money Wise' Poster Contest
Two Bloomfield Hills Students Honored Nationally, Celebrated at Home
PR Newswire via Yahoo! News |
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ICA Moves to the Street Level
The Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston has brought three artists from different backgrounds, cultures and countries together who have one thing in common: they're "street artists." While I am familiar with art that focuses on urban living and culture, I have never heard of the genre, "street art.
The Mass Media |
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Generations: Ken Shores
Perrhaps the most telling works on view in the overdue retrospective of Ken Shores' career at the Museum of Contemporary Craft aren't among the more than 150 ceramic pieces by the artist, but in a series of photomurals taken by photographer Aaron Johanson of Shores' living room, dining room and hallway.
The Oregonian |
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OSTREET: D-Nice: His eyes have it
Hip-hop icon spins at Prelude, a Fire Ball 2008 event to promote Charles H. Wright Museum fund-raiser and his photography.
Detroit Free Press |
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Partnership for Prosperity seeks input on regional improvements
Those who want to see more kid-friendly events in Sacramento, upgraded river walks or more recreational activities, can vote on what improvements they would like in the region through May 10 as part of a traveling exhibit.
BizJournals |
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Iolan’s talents shine in photos
LAWRENCE — A college project has “exploded” for Allison Chase, landing her with a full-fledged gallery exhibit. Chase is a sophomore at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, and majoring in theater and film.
Iola Register |
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Ancient urn returns to Greece
A 2,400-year-old funerary urn has been returned to Greece and put on display, part of a campaign to reclaim illegally exported antiquities from museums and art dealers around the world.
MSNBC |
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Analysis: Russian waterways may open
Completely unnoticed in the Western media, a Russian transport initiative holds promise to revolutionize the maritime carriage of products throughout Eurasia, including the oil and natural gas so hungrily sought by European consumers.
UPI |
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Enter the Self-Portrait Competition
Hurry--enter you artwork by May 1 before entry fees increase! During the extended deadline period, from May 1 to May 19, there will be an additional $10 fee per artwork. Additional entries will remain the same cost.
American Artist |
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Schubert: Trio No. 1 in B-fat major, Op. 99 (D.898) Gyorgy Kurtag: Work for Piano Trio Schubert:
On their final world tour, The Beaux Arts Trio offered a stunningly moving performance at the Ace Gallery in Beverly Hills. After many decades of prominence on the international chamber music scene, the trio is closing shop.
Concertonet |
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Art Exhibit Arrives in Fargo -- With Some Controversy
FARGO, ND (2008-04-21) An artist from Florida is calling foul over an art exhibit opening at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo. The Museum is opening the exhibit Rodin: A Magnificent Obsession. Gary Arsenau says he takes exception to the exhibit - and calls it a scam...
Prairie Public Broadcasting |
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"Jazz in the Garden" Concerts Return for Eighth Summer in National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Every Friday, 5:00 ...
Washington, D.C.—April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and the National Gallery of Art announces the return of its popular summer concert series Jazz in the Garden . For the eighth consecutive year, top local and regional artists will perform a mix of eclectic jazz, from swing to progressive to Latin, in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden every Friday, 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., May 23 through ...
All About Jazz |
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Gallery Guide: David Rokeby’s Plots Against Time
WHERE: Pari Nadim Gallery, 254 Niagara, Wed-Sat 11AM-5PM WHEN: Runs until April 26 This is bit late notice in terms of exhibition life, but as you wander down Queen West between Wednesday and Saturday this week, be sure to take a quick diversion a block down [...]
Spacing Wire |
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Movie Review: Sin City
Stylized ultra-violence like a masterpiece painting brought to life. Robert Rodriguez's masterpiece Sin City is a stylized montage of violence mixed with art and sex appeal in possibly the greatest action film of the 21st century. Based on the graphic novels by Frank Miller, this is truly a film that anyone who can appreciate true art will enjoy. The film follows three stories, that of police ...
Blogcritics.org |
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Ancient funerary urn found at Dutch arts fair returned to Greece
ATHENS, Greece - A 2,400-year-old funerary urn has been returned to Greece and put on display, part of a campaign to reclaim illegally exported antiquities from museums and art dealers around the world.
CNews |
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Interdisciplinary art class at UWSP to perform
Sculpture, percussion and dance students from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will present collaborative works at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, in Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center. The performance is free and open to the public. Students involved in a UWSP interdisciplinary class will present sculpture installations, percussion and movement. The course, under the ...
Stevens Point Journal |
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Rules on beauty contests to be amended
VietNamNet Bridge – The Regulations on Organising Beauty Contests will be amended to put an end to the so-called “disorder of beauty contests”.
Vietnam Net |
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Ancient urn returns to Greece from Switzerland
(AP:ATHENS, Greece) A 2,400-year-old funerary urn has been returned to Greece and put on display, part of a campaign to reclaim illegally exported antiquities from museums and art dealers around the world.
INO News |
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Gallery to spotlight artist Fran Levesque
SUFFIELD - Springfield artist Fran Levesque is the featured artist this month at the Kent Memorial Library's art gallery.
The Republican |
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Storm over photos of Paris under Nazis
AN exhibition of rare colour photographs of occupied Paris in World War II has sparked a controversy in France, with some politicians saying it paints too rosy a picture of life under the Nazis.
Daily Telegraph |
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Tyler Green's modern & contemporary art blog
Looking for art blogs in Ohio, Michigan, upstate New York, Toronto, Wisconsin and western Pennsylvania. (Yes, it's a bad geographical construct. I'll change it if there are enough blogs in any particular place.) Please leave them in the comments.
Arts Journal |
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Landscape Painting Tips
I often ask subscribers what articles they remember reading and enjoying because their responses help me commission features that will prompt the same positive reaction.
American Artist |
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