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Wyeth kin gives one-of-a-kind tours
It's clear this isn't the typical tour of a museum with major works of art when the guide sidles up to a painting and begins: "I'll never forget it. We're having cheeseburgers across the street at Hank's and he's telling me about this one."
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Wisconsin artists gather at the Building a Visual Arts Legacy exhibit
While there is really no such thing as 'quot;Wisconsin art'quot; -- in terms of a specific style or movement -- we'd all be in a sorry state without Wisconsin artists and the museum professionals and donors who are also an important part of the cultural ecosystem.
Isthmus |
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SlowExposure photo exhibit seeks entries
CONCORD - "SlowExposures," the nationally recognized photography exhibition that underscores the diversity and complexity of the rural South, is inviting fine art photographers to apply to this year's sixth annual event by submitting their photos taken in the Southeast and/or West Central Georgia areas to a distinguished panel of professional photo jurors.
Savannah Morning News |
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Three Rivers Arts Festival takes to streets with portable galleries
It's shedding for good the familiar yellow pavilions that for years sheltered the visual arts component of the festival ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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New approach in Far Hills: The Palmer method
At first glance, it's just a nicely matted and framed ink portrait of Arnold Palmer, the wisp of hair beautifully drawn, the twinkle in his eyes perfectly captured with spot-on shading. But look more closely: The artwork is composed of nearly microscopic hand-written letters ...
The Star-Ledger |
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Sand sculptors make fleeting art
There were sports cars and submarines. There were sea creatures and lions. There was a tower just over eight feet tall surrounded by elaborate gates and archways. Then there was Buddha, the "awakened one," sitting peacefully Saturday on the beach of Isle of Palms for the annual Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition.
The Post and Courier |
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Museum plans a country fair
A fair conjures up images of prize livestock, award-winning canned vegetables and thrilling carnival rides, but country fairs that people experienced in the late 1800s did not support such activities. Instead these events consisted of friends getting together to share picnic food, experience entertainment, and exchange items — often by bartering with one another.
Stillwater NewsPress |
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Renaissance Portrait Exhibit Presented at The Museo Nacional Del Prado in Madrid
Portrait of a Woman Inspired by Lucrecia, made by Lorenzo Lotto is one of the 125 works of art included in the exhibit The Renaisance Portrait at The Museo del Prado in Madrid. Photo: EFE / Kote Rodrigo.
Art Daily |
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T-U staff wins 17 awards
The Times-Union won 17 Sunshine State awards Saturday night from the South Florida chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, taking top honors in six writing, photography and design categories.
The Florida Times-Union |
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Museum of Ceramics offers visitors a free look around
EAST LIVERPOOL - For the first time in several years, the Museum of Ceramics located at Fifth Street and Broadway opened its doors Saturday to visitors free of charge. The event celebrates the museum's remaining presence in the nearly 100-year-old building and also marks the museum's 28th anniversary. The director and past Ohio Historical Society (OHS) manager for the muse
Lisbon Morning Journal |
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Association Members Woven Together With Artistry
Are craft and art mutually exclusive? This age-old question about compatibility may seem out of fashion today, but it merits rethinking while viewing the new quartet of exhibitions at Florida Craftsmen, a statewide association for fine craft art.
The Tampa Tribune |
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Restored furnace takes center stage at Bullskin festival
Members of the Bullskin Township Historical Society are hoping to show visitors to the annual Heritage and Community Days something new and impressive this year when they take a free wagon ride to the newly restored iron ore furnace off Park Road.
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Merci beaucoups
The Quadrangle museums - the city's indisputable crown jewel - will continue to sparkle for future generations. That is certain now, thanks to the $4 million gift - one of the largest in the museums' history - from Donald H. and Michele D'Amour for whom the Museum of Fine Arts will be renamed.
The Republican |
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Tattoo artists branch out in exhibit of paintings
Normally, you'd find Jarrod Russell and Jared Altamare in their Black Star Tattoo Studio in Belle Vernon, doing custom design work for prospective clients ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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As Monets make money, art market faces jittery times
“The art market is alive and well. But is it booming? No,” says Howard Godel, whose Manhattan gallery specializes in 19th-century and early 20th-century American art.
The Post and Courier |
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Sculpture exhibits brighten WNC gardens
The N.C. Arboretum is full of soft shapes -- trees, wildflowers, winding paths. Through October, it's also full of the harder lines and edges of garden sculpture, one of two such exhibits in Asheville right now.
Asheville Citizen-Times |
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Anish Kapoor bends reality at the ICA
Instead of carving marble or forging bronze, Anish Kapoor sculpts with materials that can't be held like mirrored reflections, the laws of optics and space around your body. Video: Get up close with Kapoor's work
The MetroWest Daily News |
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Antique exhibition of Nguyen Dynasty marks Hue Festival
VietNamNet Bridge - A display featuring antiques from the Nguyen Dynasty and a photo exhibition of historical sites and landscapes in Hue, Ha Noi and Sai Gon (the former name of Ho Chi Minh City) is being held in Hue City from 30 May to 12 June 2008.
Vietnam Net |
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Veteran's Art Work Takes Off
An Agency man is known for creating flying pieces of art work. He's using his miniature air planes to honor the veterans of World War 2. One of his master pieces is already flying high over an air museum.
KQ2 St. Joseph |
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Several Scripps entries win statewide newspaper contest
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers took several awards in the 14th annual Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine State Awards.
TCPalm.com |
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June Arts Calendar
Through June 8: The Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents the Piccolo Spoleto Festival.
The Post and Courier |
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Sunday calendar
SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA: Through June 8. Locations and prices vary.
The Post and Courier |
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Classic cars, vintage aircraft at Alton raceway
Classic cars, vintage aircraft at Alton raceway The Virginia International Raceway in Alton will host the Wings and Wheels Auto, Aircraft and Motorcycle Show, in conjunction with the Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Auto Race Friday through next Sunday. This year's theme is “All American Muscle.” The festival will feature aerobatic aircraft shows; vintage and military aircraft fly-bys and ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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Les LeVeque's Hallucinatory Videos Expand the Boundaries of Perception
Les LeVeque, still image from 16Xohwhatabeautifulmornin, 2005, courtesy of the artist and Four Walls. SAN DIEGO.- Les LeVeque’s second solo exhibition at Four Walls will feature the artist’s recent video re-edits of opening show tunes of Hollywood musicals.
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Hugo Bastidas: A Prefect World
Hugo Bastidas, Fernando. JERSEY CITY.- Jersey City Museum at The Majestic presents Hugo Bastidas: A Prefect World, an exhibition of recent digital portraits by Hugo Bastidas, acclaimed artist and Professor in the Art Department at New Jersey City University.
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