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West High yearbook wins top prize
The 2008 edition of West High's yearbook, the Trojan Epic, won the sweepstakes awards for top high school yearbook in the Iowa High School Press Association's Fall Yearbook Contest.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen |
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Ad federation seeks work for contest
The best advertising creative work is being sought for the 2008 American Advertising Federation: Cedar Rapids-Iowa City's ADDY Awards.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen |
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Abstract artists featured at SCCA gallery opening
Artists Lewis Achenbach and Lance Rautzhan share Schuylkill County roots, and both now live in Brooklyn, N.Y.
The Pottsville Republican & Herald |
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Community still hounded by mystery surrounding missing painting
WOOSTER -- One of the most famous paintings ever to be done in Wooster turned up missing in the spring of 1966, and the search for it continues.
The Daily Record |
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Celeb hound has no regrets
A Hollywood aparazzo - famous for being sued by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and getting his teeth knocked out by Marlon Brando - is unapologetic about the guerrilla celebrity photography culture he helped pioneer.
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Justice mural on Philly wall isn't seen as fairest by all
Residents of affluent neighborhood spurn proposed painting. In the city where a young nation held some of its earliest Supreme Court sessions, attorney Paul Rosen can't imagine a better place for a mural about justice.
The Morning Call |
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A TROUPE'S MOVEMENTIJEWISH STAGE ART PRE-STALIN
WAY before Marc Chagall did windows, he worked in the theater. Painting murals, designing sets and costumes, even mak ing up the actors, he was the go-to guy for the Russian Jewish troupe known as Goset. And so we have "Chagall and the Artists of...
New York Post |
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Heallth calendar
Alzheimer's Association, Southwest Missouri Chapter presents Memories in the Making program, 5-8 p.m. today, Panera Bread, 2924 E. Sunshine St. Features a special exhibit of artwork created by persons with early stage memory loss who have participated in the Memories in the Making program. During the exhibit, attendees can support the Alzheimer's Association, Southwest Missouri Chapter by ...
The Springfield News-Leader |
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To the Ends of the Earth, Painting the Polar Landscape (2008-11-08 - 2009-03-01)
At the limits of geography and physical endurance, artist-explorers found the ultimate inspiration in polar vistas they encountered in the 19th- and early 20th centuries. Featuring more than 50 works depicting the drama and magnificence of setting out to sea in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, To the Ends of the Earth, Painting the Polar Landscape opens November 8, 2008, at the Peabody Essex ...
Absolutearts.com |
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TWO SHOWS: Mireille Loup, Botto e Bruno (2008-11-08 - 2008-12-06)
Two shows this month at the Gallery Magda Danysz in Parisare on view from November 10 through December 6, 2008. Since its creation in 1980, the month of photography has strongly contributed to earning Paris the status of photography capital. This event is the opportunity for the Magda Danysz Gallery to present 2 solo shows : the talented photo and video artist Mireille Loup and the polyvalent ...
Absolutearts.com |
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Call for Artists: 19th International Biennial of Humour and Satire in the Arts – Gabrovo 2009 (2008-11-10 - 2009-03-01)
We are pleased to inform you that on May 16th , 2009 the Museum HOUSE OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE in Gabrovo, Bulgaria will inaugurate the 19th INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE IN THE ARTS. The Biennial exhibition has six categories: cartoons, graphics and drawings, paintings, sculpture, photographs and posters. These are open to humour artists from the world over without entry fee, but with ...
Absolutearts.com |
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Miami Art Museum begins to build a new future
Foundation work for the Miami Art Museum’s new $208 million home in Bicentennial Park could start next October, Director Terry Riley says.
BizJournals |
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Diane M. Urbanski
A homemaker who enjoyed photography, she was also a parochial school volunteer who was always willing to help. D iane M. Urbanski, a Perry Hall homemaker and longtime parochial school volunteer, died of lung cancer Thursday at Gilchrist Hospice Care. She was 47.
Baltimore Sun |
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6th Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Festival announced
Abu Dhabi, 10 November 2008: The Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) today announced the dates of the 6 th Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
Zawya |
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Monday-Friday Contemporary Chinese art exhibit
CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART Contemporary Chinese Art Born of Ancient Traditions, on display through February, features works by Cao Xiaodong and Li Xiaofeng. Xiaofeng creates garments incorporating shards of dynasty porcelain. Xiaodong contrasts Western cultural icons with their Chinese counterparts.
Miami Herald |
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Michael Jang: Family snapshots become fine art
For three decades, Michael Jang has earned his keep making photographic portraits of prominent San Franciscans, regular Joes and Silicon Valley big shots. But all the while he's been taking other pictures for the sheer pleasure of it: punk rockers, cowboys,...
San Francisco Chronicle |
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Girls Inc. holding 3rd annual Autumn Rhapsody auction fundraiser
LYNN-Girls Incorporated of Lynn is hoping for a record turnout this Thursday when it holds its third annual Autumn Rhapsody auction and fundraiser in an effort to raise funds for after school programs.
The Daily Item |
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Bev Ayre: Homotopia
Liverpool's annual celebration of queer culture is back this month with some not-to-be-missed events. This year's festival is being presented in association with GaydarNation, so check it out as we think it's a fabulous event!
RainbowNetwork.com |
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Celebrating the Works of Disabled Artists
Students from the art program at United Cerebral Palsy/NYC had their works displayed at the Prince George Gallery in NYC for the month of October. The art was sold to collectors and the proceeds went to the artists and art program. "What I have not been able to express verbally, I am able to express through drawing and painting," says one student. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008) Read the full story at ...
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Hip Hop Icon Presents Classic Hip Hop Concert Series in Nation's Capitol, Washington, DC
Easy A.D. of the legendary Cold Crush Brothers/Classic Hip Hop LLC and The Donerson Research Group, Inc. in support of a national museum's Hip Hop Initiative. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1591774.htm
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RenFaire artists like to stay in character
Las CRUCES — They come from next door and throughout the United States. They dress in Renaissance garb and often bring displays and decorate tents in tributes to lifestyles and traditions that date back several centuries.
Las Cruces Sun-News |
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Museum's Mardi Gras exhibit details costume conception
NEW ORLEANS — Before they select their first silks and satins, crystals and sequins, the designers who dream up some of carnival's most opulent gowns and glittery costumes pick up a pencil and start to sketch.
The Shreveport Times |
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Folk artist draws a crowd to Eastview Mall in Victor
Well over a hundred people lined up early to meet folk artist Jim Shore at the Eastview Mall in Victor, some arriving more than four hours before the popular painter and sculptor was scheduled to appear.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
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The Calendar
Enjoy the exhibit of local contemporary artist Consuelo Castaneda's recent works, ''Finding the Self.'' Free. Art @ Work, 1245 SW 87th Ave., Miami; 305-264-3120.
Miami Herald |
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Mask maker demonstrates craft at museum
Artist Perry Eaton gave Anchorage Museum goers an inside look at his craft Sunday.
KTUU Anchorage |
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