How Do You Say "Everybody Wins!" in Japanese? ...The Answer Resides with Art in Roseville! Sep 10, 2009
Renown artists and arts aficionados including Ms. Noriko Oki an internationally acclaimed Japanese artist traveling to the U.S. to join 103 additional contributors whove all donated custom, original art work to support Lottery for the Arts, where everybody wins, presented by Roseville Arts ... For the cost of admission, each ticket holder is guaranteed to leave with custom, original artwork. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Art Alliance gears up for Juried Member Show Sep 10, 2009
The celebration begins Friday evening with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Come enjoy refreshments as you browse the fine works of original art submitted by the AAI s 75 artist members. Their work includes painting, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, metal art, glass, photography, fiber arts and furniture. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
City's ToonSeum growing up Aug 29, 2009
" The ToonSeum, currently under the fiscal sponsorship of the Children's Museum, is in the process of obtaining its own nonprofit status. The organization will be selling annual memberships for $30 a year or $50 for families. One-time visitors will be asked to donate $4 each, or $3 for children. The new gallery will have a permanent collection with some of the most famous cartoon icons, from Mickey Mouse to Sponge Bob Square Pants. In addition, there will be showings by local and independent... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Selling Art Online Aug 21, 2009
The world's favorite online garage sale has a huge original art market that goes from conservative landscapes to even erotic art if that's what you're looking for ... This is a prime niche for many avid and new collectors of original art and a very lucrative opportunity if you can fill their visual needs ... Your first step is to compare your art to original art being sold and decide whether you can compete. (Suite101.com)
Street art in the Mission Aug 21, 2009
The first book signing for "Street Art San Francisco" will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the South of Market Cultural Center, at 934 Brannan St. There will be book signings and auctions of original art by featured artists. For information on the event, go to. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
CHANGING LANES: Sharing the gift of art with your kids Aug 16, 2009
Children can pat the enormous mastiff Spartacus as parents find appealing original art they can bring home without breaking the bank. Never intrusive, but always helpful and welcoming, Megan helps you to find just what you were looking for even if you had no idea what that was. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Cities compete for downtown crowds with First Friday Aug 7, 2009
"Our mission is to revitalize downtown, and encourage and support original art and music. We're trying to do something consistent that people can rely on, presenting new things each month," Weiss said. "It's our attempt to show a positive (side) of what downtown could be.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Art in Idyllwild A traditional roadtrip to a Treasure Hunt Aug 7, 2009
Your journey will reveal some of the finest original art in the region, made in a variety of mediums that include oil and acrylic painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewelry, furniture and glass art. A small sampling includes. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
My Big Backyard at the Memphis Bota... Aug 3, 2009
Many of the exhibits feature original art. The entire 2. (Suite101.com)
Local Artist's Work to Be Shown Jul 30, 2009
On a top shelf of a crumbling cabinet, a handmade cardboard artist's portfolio that contained 40 pieces of Malbeau's original art also was unharmed. Following the flood, the aging artist relocated to rural Pacific. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Senior Safe House to be dedicated July 23 Jul 17, 2009
The shelter has senior-created original art on the walls, brightly painted accent walls in each bedroom and handmade quilts for each bed. It brings me to tears to realize that this is finally happening, founder Maxine Milner Krugman, a Sacramento County senior citizens advocate who has been lobbying for a senior safe house for a decade, said in the release. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Art students creating for cause Jul 16, 2009
The original art will be on exhibit Sunday and then held at auction, with the proceeds going toward Solomon House, an outreach mission of the church. The auction will be from noon to 1 p.m. in the parish hall. (New Iberia, LA)
40th Rockport Art Festival draws record crowd, receipts Jul 8, 2009
Many other pieces of original art raised more than $1,000 each. A new addition this year was the auctioning of 40 chairs painted by local artists. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Puebla, Mexico, feels so European Jul 5, 2009
After three blocks, the galleries give way to a more typical, tourist-oriented market - and original art makes way for the sort of mass-produced colorful pottery found in gift shops across the country. After shopping, settle into another outdoor cafe for comida: the multicourse main meal of the day that Mexicans, like the Spanish, traditionally eat around 2 in the afternoon. (Boston Globe)
Crockery, cuisine inspire exhibit Jul 3, 2009
Each cookbook has a cover formed by original art pieces of various media. The original pieces include oils, watercolor, monoprints and acrylics. (Florida Today)
Do you smile when you walk in your door? Jul 3, 2009
Mood, memory affected by your home - CNN.com. Mood, memory affected by your home. (CNN)
Toast of the Coast: Gallery melds cooking, art Jul 2, 2009
"The front and back of each book are actually small original art pieces made by gallery members," said Pat Catsimanes, one of the chairs for "Cups, Bowls and Recipes," the gallery's food-oriented show this month. On Friday, the show gets cooking with a free opening reception featuring food samples from the cookbook. (Florida Today)
The Beverly Hills Art Show - A Call to Artists Jul 1, 2009
There is a major emphasis in this show on original art, hand-crafted from raw or recycled/raw materials. Only 10 percent of work at the event may be in the class of reproductions. (PR Newswire)
CertainTeed(R) GlasRoc(R) Exterior Sheathing Brings Superior Performance, Design Flexibility to Hilton Hotels' Newest and Largest U.S. Mainland Complex Jul 1, 2009
The Waldorf Astoria at Bonnet Creek is the first newly built Waldorf Astoria since the original Art Deco-inspired location opened in New York City in 1931. It features 497 deluxe rooms and suites, with 28,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and pre-function area; signature Waldorf Astoria food and beverage establishments; a formal swimming pool with private cabanas; and a recreation pool. (PR Newswire)
Quick Getaway to Columbus, Ohio Jun 26, 2009
Now a mere three-hour drive, it is worth the journey to see selections from this treasure trove of original art: editorial cartoons, comic strips, animation and comic books. Although it doesn't have traditional museum gallery space yet, as the Cartoon Library and Museum at OSU grows, this should become a mecca for cartoon lovers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Art walkabout of Melbourne's alleyways May 31, 2009
Since November 2006, the boxes have housed original art that use the little spaces in clever and highly creative ways. As we peered at Louise Blytons Kobold Cave it was almost like looking at art created for a dollhouse. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bulletin board May 30, 2009
Enter original art into the contest ... Enter original art into the contest. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Affordable art for sale at Gallery 525. May 29, 2009
"For instance, for under $200, I can look around here and see fused glass, I see jewelry, I see ceramics, I see rock-and-roll photography, sundials next door under $200. "This is original art, and I think that's what's so fantastic about this whole community. There is so much original art ... We try to tailor the gallery to have a variety," she said. Recently, a hand-forged steel pendant necklace, a creation of Camp Verde artist Sarah Harms, sold for $14. There also was a large selection of art... (AZCentral -- Travel)
Design Star' Jennifer Bertrand puts creativity to work in nursery May 28, 2009
As an artist, Bertrand felt passionate about using original art in the room. Besides her own paintwork, pieces by friends who are local, Kansas City-area artists decorate the room. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
LabourLove's goal: Be an art gallery built for everyone May 25, 2009
Oh yeah, and quality original art too. . (Herald Sun)
Europes all-purpose peninsula May 19, 2009
About two thirds of the hotel was renovated in 2002, but in the original art nouveau structure, the rates are lowermy room has sea views through a porthole window, just the kind of character I prefer. At Restaurant Pavel, the sound of gentle waves drowns out the clink of cutlery, and the waiters guide my choices to local specialties like grilled sole and appetizer platters of salami, tart sheep's cheese, and kraski prsut, Istria's more rustic, tougher cousin to prosciutto. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ellensburg's annual Western art show begins Friday May 15, 2009
The main auction on Saturday includes 115 pieces of original art plus the quick draw and demonstration pieces. There is a Sunday auction with 40 pieces of fine art. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Ninth Hemp Hoe Down runs through Saturday May 7, 2009
The display will include original art on paper made from wild hemp gathered on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Tickets may be bought at Global Market in Spearfish and Rapid City, Back to Nature in Sturgis and Ernie November's in Rapid City, or online at hemphoedown. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
'Reflections of a Universe' May 7, 2009
Faughn, a 1982 Paragould High School graduate, presented Reflexions of the Universe, an hour-long look at majestic images of the universe taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, the Voyager spacecraft and the Huygens probe, and original artwork created by Faughn ... His original art also has been featured in exhibitions in Tennessee, Florida, Russia and California. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Grand Hotel expands in historic downtown McKinney May 5, 2009
Its lobby includes original art by western artists G. Harvey and Xiang Zhang, and a collection of historic weapons. The destination hotel has quickly gained a reputation for opulent yet affordable luxury. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Fresno Unified office once a post office May 4, 2009
The lobby also has original art work on the upper walls -- relief figures of a man and a woman, both farmers, leaning on a U.S. mailbox. Outside, a statue of Justice stands guard over the M Street entrance. (Fresno Bee)
'Arthur' creator Marc Brown to receive honorary degree at Lesley University graduation May 2, 2009
Her original art uses metaphors, the juxtaposition of symbols and very few lines and text to best capture the essence of basic humanity. She is highly regarded for her New York Times op-ed illustrations and has received many distinguished commissions. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Silent auction features 250 postcard works Apr 30, 2009
Whoever said original art can't be affordable has never been to the Nic during its annual postcard-sized auction, "Postcards from the Wild Wild West." ... So what's the trick to getting original art for a lower price. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Scene & Herd: Garden Club keeping town green Apr 28, 2009
Beautify your home with original art. Saturday and Sunday May 2 and 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lexington artists will open their studios for the first town wide Open Studio Program. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Louisville's Art of Hospitality Apr 18, 2009
But even there you'll be surrounded by original art. That's the point of 21C.. (Time.com)
Turf Club of London Apr 14, 2009
The rooms are decorated with many of the building's original art and furnishings and other classic d;cor. Turf Club Life. (Suite101.com)
Scituate Arts Association announces Meet the Artist Apr 14, 2009
Morrissey will offer his insights from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, at Scituate Town Library, 85 Branch St. Morrissey will also have samples of thumbnail sketches, storyboards, a mock-up book and finished product, as well as a couple of samples of original art, which will be offered for sale. He will also be the guest artist at the SAA s Front Street Art Gallery April 28 through May 25. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Vallillo uses music to recreate Abe Lincoln Apr 14, 2009
This site last updated on, Monday, April 13, 2009. Publication Date: Monday, April 13, 2009. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Town's attractions Apr 3, 2009
BESIDES ITS original art, the Booth Museum also houses Civil War art, Presidential portraits and letters, Western movie posters and a vintage stagecoach. Booth Western Art Museum More. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Bowers exhibit opens at the Witter April 1 Apr 1, 2009
Jamie believes original art should be affordable and so accordingly, he maintains a relatively modest price point on his work. His paintings have been installed in residences as well as businesses, including commissioned pieces created to fit an existing d. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Big plans for success Mar 26, 2009
Also included is original art by Alex Eckener, an artist from the early 1900s. The show is from 4 to 7 p.m., and tickets are 10 per person. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Winter Haven art fest set Saturday, Sunday Mar 22, 2009
Other activities, besides browsing for original art and watching great entertainment, include a Children's Hands-On Art Tent for fun creative projects and an exhibition featuring local student art. A variety of food items will be on hand as well. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Crazy Shirts expands from T-shirts to original art Mar 18, 2009
Best known for its T-shirts, Crazy Shirts has opened an outlet on Maui offering original artwork and designs by Crazy Shirts' artists. The Crazy Shirts Gallery at The Shops at Wailea features original paintings, prints on canvas, and framed versions of many of the company's exclusive designs. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Four-week loan for library art collection Mar 15, 2009
A partial listing of artists by whom original art or painted prints are available include Palma Swirsky, Lillian Anderson, Dorris Clapp, Eleanor Belmont, Fran Geberth, Doris Young, Milton Welt, Frederick Meyer, George Robbins, Lillian Shea, Robert Dunham, E.F. Woodward, Gertrude Westgate, Vivien Oswell, Mayo Nickerson, Ruth Tennant and Leonore Lindholm. Masters represented in the collection include Van Gogh, Vermeer, Renoir, Cassatt, Brueghel (The Elder), Renouf, Homer and Picasso. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Original Art by US Artists Mar 14, 2009
(Vocus) March 14, 2009 -- JenJen s Gallery of Fine Art is an online gallery that provides the most exquisite original art available. It caters to the casual art collector and the art connoisseur looking to add to their collection of Fine Art. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Goodwill recognizes 2009 Edgar awardees Mar 11, 2009
Each winner will receive an original art work by Allen Young. The awards event will feature comedian Sebastian Maniscalco of Los Angeles. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Other Doors works by Roger Williamson Mar 9, 2009
Other Doors, a presentation of original art by Roger Williamson will be on display at J and S Bean Factory in St. Paul, Minnesota. The exhibition opens Thursday March 5th and closes on Thursday April 2nd, 2009. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Outdoor events Mar 5, 2009
Event includes no-host cocktails, dinner, original art, raffles and other things. Tickets are 35 and are available at Cross Currents, Montana Fly Goods, Capital Sports and the Trout Shop. (Helena Independent Record)
Women's Seder Celebrates Women and Women's Roles Mar 4, 2009
"This year, for the first time, committee members have gathered an exhibit of original art that illustrates the theme of plagues and how women everywhere can be part of the solution.Local women, many of whom are renowned artists, were invited to interpret the Biblical plagues through a medium of their own choosing.Painter Ruth Jaffe chose the first plague - blood - because it appealed to her as a life source. Her impressionistic piece depicts bodies of water tinged with wine.Evocative of the... (Voices, CT)
Millionaires' row Mar 3, 2009
LATE last year, cleaners Sue and Tim turned up to clean the second house of a wealthy client - only to be confronted by the sight of luxury cars lining up in the driveway, a berthed boat on a trailer, and a load of original art stacked up in the hallway. Their clients explained they urgently needed cash to settle margin loan calls - but the cleaners apologetically declined a request for a discount on their services. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Jet art to be shown at PS Airport (1) Feb 21, 2009
Only a few artists in the history of art have ever created an original art form. Jurgen von Anhalt attracted attention for being the first and only person to create jet art. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Budget mac: Comfort food at bargain prices Feb 18, 2009
Customers eat their generous portions (slightly smaller than the human head) of reassuringly mom-reminiscent pasta in the quiet brownstone book- shop, looking out on the shoppers on Newbury Street and surrounded by original art and a vast magazine selection - which do you prefer, French, Italian, or British Vogue, the Atlantic or McSweeney's Quarterly. They've got them all. (Boston Globe)
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heave... Feb 12, 2009
Just like with DQIV's offering, there are obvious changes I wish Square Enix would have added, such as a fix to the extremely simple and archaic menu systems; all done in plain, white text, and very slow overall; and for the higher DS price you won't get any CG work or animated sequences that Square Enix often blows us out of the water with on DS. Battles still make use of a pretty dull, unattractive top screen, including original art but throwing together plain character boxes and a backdrop... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Two takes on the silent treatment Feb 8, 2009
These two rather different approaches to providing music for the same film are perfectly in keeping with the original art form: In the days before the talkies, movies were sometimes screened with a score, often compiled from existing pieces of popular and classical music, performed by anything from a full orchestra to a single accompanist. Other times, a pianist or an organist made up music as he went along. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Tuscany Fine Furnishings has American-made old-world tradition Feb 8, 2009
Sofas are dotted with decorative pillows below original art or wall hangings. Among the more unusual pieces in store are the iron architectural accents that decorate the walls. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Planning under way for '09 Irish Day Feb 8, 2009
Only original art and photography will be on sale. Other vendors will be selling a variety of foods and beverages. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
The Franklin Mint Announces Plans to Commemorate the Upcoming Inauguration of Barack Obama Feb 7, 2009
Since Obama's historic election night victory on November 4, 2008, the Mint has introduced a Presidential Commemorative cachet with a color-enhanced Kennedy Half-Dollar and Inaugural Postage Stamp, a set of five U.S. quarters enhanced with original art depicting key moments in Obama's quest for the White House, an impressive commemorative coin richly coated in 24 karat gold, and a handsome portfolio consisting of three actual newspapers, each with an account of an important milestone in Obama's... (Internet News Bureau)
