PRWeb: Art and Entertainment Museums http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Art and Entertainment Museums from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.comhttp://ww1.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.jpg http://www.prweb.com 163 51 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 London Festival of Architecture - Wildcard storm the Danish Embassy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1073914.htm Collaborating with Hemingway Design, Wildcard Creative have designed and produced another dynamic space in which to showcase the most exciting talent in the Danish Architectural community. (PRWeb Jul 5, 2008)

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]]> $url Largest Traveling Collection of Presidential Memorabilia to Appear in Denver during Week of Democratic National Convention http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1072614.htm The American Presidential Experience: A Non-Partisan Tribute to Presidential History set to open Aug. 22 and appear through Aug. 29 (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008)

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]]> $url Kathryn Hill New Colorado Historical Society COO and Colorado History Museum Director http://www.prweb.com/releases/Colorado/History/prweb1072204.htm The Colorado Historical Society hired Kathryn Hill as its new Chief Operating Officer and Director of the Colorado History Museum. Hill brings more than 20 years of museum experience from working for some of the country's most notable cultural institutions, including the Field Museum, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Newseum and the High Museum of Art. She will help focus on developing the vision, exhibits and programs for the new Colorado History Museum, which is slated to open in 2012. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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]]> $url Area Museums Feature "2 for 1" Specials During the Month of September for Florida Residents http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1072224.htm ResortQuest offers Longboat Key vacation rentals for out-of-town visitors, conveniently located near participating museums. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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]]> $url Smart Destinations Introduces Go Toronto Card, Helping Tourists See Best Attractions and Tours in Toronto and Niagara Falls at Low, Fixed-Price per Day http://www.prweb.com/releases/Go_Toronto_Card/Toronto_sightseeing_visit/prweb1066034.htm Newest Addition to Go Card Family Extends the Tourism Product’s Flexibility, Ease and Savings Across International Borders (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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]]> $url Branson Summers Kickoff with a Variety of Theme Parks and Shows for the Whole Family http://www.prweb.com/releases/branson/attractions/prweb1070074.htm The warm summer months mean more travel and vacation to a city that is already renowned for its tourism industry. Visitors flock from around the country, and many times, from around the world to experience the mild weather and great attractions that Branson, Missouri has to offer. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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]]> $url WorthPoint to Sponsor "American Presidential Experience" During Democratic National Convention in Denver http://www.prweb.com/releases/worthpoint/presidential/prweb1071894.htm WorthPoint Corporation, a Web-based social network and search engine for collectors, announced Wednesday that it will sponsor the “American Presidential Experience” during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, August 25-28. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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]]> $url Thomas Hoving, Best-selling Author and Former Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Joins artnet as Contributor to artnet Magazine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1067994.htm artnet is pleased to announce that Thomas Hoving, best-selling author and former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, has joined artnet as a contributor to artnet Magazine. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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]]> $url Top 16 Finalists Chosen to Participate in Unprecedented Online, Youth Focused, Educational/Political Reality Show http://www.prweb.com/releases/nowdebatethis/thegreatdebate08/prweb1066944.htm George Washington And Abraham Lincoln 2008: The Great Debate, Announced This Week In D.C.High School Juniors Compete Online Through Unique Social Network, For $250,000 In Scholarships, Offering The Opportunity To Travel And Experience The Summer Job Of A Lifetime (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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]]> $url Filmmaker Rosalind Schneider Receives 2008 Women's Film Preservation Award Grant for 1973 film "Parallax" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1055994.htm New York Women in Film & Television's Women's Film Preservation Fund (WFPF) announced grants to be awarded in 2008 to restore and preserve eight films by women, including "Parallax" (1973) by Rosalind Schneider This three-screen film that explores the sensuous flow of the female and male body as a reoccurring metaphor for change. This dance film is choreographed by Edith Stephen. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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]]> $url Emerging Fine Artists Receive Prominent Accolades at Academy of Art University 2008 Annual Spring Show http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1055764.htm The 2008 Academy of Art University Annual Spring Show presents exceptional achievement from student artists who have joined their superb talent with first-class instruction from the school's distinguished faculty. As the west coast's most trusted locale for discovering exceptional rising artistic talent, the Academy of Art University's Annual Spring Show's opening night awards ceremony on May 22, 2008 holds prime importance for fine art students and industry insiders alike. The results of the juried award selection for the School of Fine Art's departments of Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture showcase the acclaimed artistic achievement on display at the 2008 Annual Spring Show, which is on view through July 25, 2008. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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]]> $url Anderson Ranch Arts Center Announces 2008 Honorees http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1055234.htm On July 9, 2008 Anderson Ranch Arts Center presents the National Artist Award to George Condo, and the Service to the Arts Award to Mera and Don Rubell at its 12th Annual Recognition Dinner, Snowmass Club, Snowmass Village Colorado. Call 970-923-3181 x211 for tickets. (PRWeb Jun 27, 2008)

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]]> $url The Museo de Arte Moderno in Gómez Palacio to Host Jackie Sleper's Exhibition Dedicated to Mexico http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1054374.htm In July and August 2008, the Dutch artist will exhibit "Dulce y Amargo" in the Museum of Modern Art in the state of Durango. (PRWeb Jun 27, 2008)

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]]> $url Eventful Launches Charlotte Events Guide -- Discover the Coolest Events in the Hottest City this Summer http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1056594.htm Eventful.com/Charlotte makes it simple to find out what's happening in the Queen City (PRWeb Jun 26, 2008)

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]]> $url California Historical Radio Society Presents Annual 'Radio Day By The Bay' http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1052904.htm July 5 Open House Perfect For Families Seeking Close-To-Home Fun (PRWeb Jun 26, 2008)

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]]> $url Amora London: The Art of Seduction Explored http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1049584.htm Amora London announces ticket sales in excess of 300,000 during its 10 month London residency, a proof that the British Public is eager to learn more about relationships and love. (PRWeb Jun 24, 2008)

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]]> $url Peggy Guggenheim Immortalized in Orsoni Mosaic to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of the Collection http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1037464.htm Joining the ranks of the most prominent artists of the 20th Century, the Angelo Orsoni mosaic atelier has commemorated Peggy Guggenheim in a portrait created in the glass enamels and 24 k gold tesserae, hand crafted at the 19th century Venetian furnace. The mosaic, by Orsoni maestra Antonella Gallenda, will be presented to the museum on August 26 at the Danilo Rea/Umbria jazz concert, performed in celebration of Guggenheim's birthday. The concert is part of a series of events commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. (PRWeb Jun 23, 2008)

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]]> $url Xavier and Antonio BUENO http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1038904.htm The identity and diversity of two artistic brothers. (PRWeb Jun 22, 2008)

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]]> $url FIT Student Chen Lin He Wins Design Competition for Elizabeth Arden Holiday Shopping Bag http://www.prweb.com/releases/FIT/ShoppingBag/prweb1039814.htm This holiday season, shoppers at the Elizabeth Harden flagship store in New York City will have their purchases packed in a shopping bag desiged by Chen Lin He, a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). (PRWeb Jun 19, 2008)

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]]> $url Original Disney Fine Art Paintings, Free Disney Gift with Purchase & Free Shipping http://www.prweb.com/releases/Disney_Fine_Art/Paintings_Giclee_Pins/prweb1022454.htm SandersArtStudio.com, an authorized Disney Fine Art Gallery, is offering one (1) free Disney Fine Art Pin with each purchase of any Disney Fine Art Giclee or Original Painting. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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]]> $url DealMax Honors "Old Glory" with Tips on Proper Flag Etiquette http://www.prweb.com/releases/DealMax/AP9_DealMax/prweb1018214.htm AP9 DealMax Reminds Members How to Show National Pride -- by the Book. (PRWeb Jun 12, 2008)

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]]> $url Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission Announces Summer Travel News http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Barbara/Summer_Travel_News/prweb1014154.htm Santa Barbara offers travelers a dose of the iconic California lifestyle with family-friendly attractions, distinctly local culture, diverse accommodations and a vibrant food and wine scene. (PRWeb Jun 11, 2008)

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]]> $url A New Public Art Sculpture by Angel Orensanz in Zaragoza http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1003324.htm The new public art sculpture piece of Angel Orensanz "Sphere of the World" was moved to its permanent location to the WTC Zaragoza:"... the likeness of world preserves its basic roundness but is not massive and uniformed. It portrays an exploding cauldron of diverging directions and processes." (PRWeb Jun 7, 2008)

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]]> $url Dr. Jon Thompson to Receive The Textile Museum's 2008 George Hewitt Myers Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb999094.htm The Textile Museum announced today that Dr. Jon Thompson, one of the foremost scholars in the field of Oriental carpets, has been chosen as the 2008 recipient of the Museum's George Hewitt Myers Award, the highest honor given in the field of textile arts. The Myers Award, named for The Textile Museum's founder and given by the Museum's Board of Trustees, recognizes Thompson's lifetime achievement and exceptional contributions to the study and understanding of the textile arts. He will be honored with the award at a Tribute Dinner on Thursday, October 16 in Washington, D.C. (PRWeb Jun 6, 2008)

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]]> $url "Maynard Dixon Art and Spirit" Named Spur Award Winner Best Documentary 2008 By the Western Writers of America, Narrated by Oscar-Winner Diane Keaton. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1000254.htm Narrated by Oscar-Winner Diane Keaton, "Maynard Dixon: Art and Spirit", a feature length documentary film written by Jayne McKay and Daniel Dixon, has been voted 2008 Best Western Documentary by the Western Writers of America. (PRWeb Jun 6, 2008)

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]]> $url Merrick Towle Communications' Director of Information Technologies to be Honored at Baltimore Museum of Art http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1000834.htm The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) recently selected a photograph submitted by Robert Henninger (Bob), "Artful Wreckage," to be part of the Looking Through the Lens digital photography exhibition (March 16 - June 8, 2008) showcasing groundbreaking modern photography. Bob's work is being displayed alongside the works of some of the 20th century's best-known photographers, including European and American artists. On Friday, June 6, the exhibit will close with a party honoring Bob and the other artists. Bob will give a speech describing his inspiration for the photograph and his passion for photography. In addition to the opportunity to view the award-winning piece, the celebration will include exclusive in-gallery tours, entertainment, refreshments and a chance to make your own art. (PRWeb Jun 6, 2008)

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]]> $url Art2Bank Announces the Official Launch of Their On Line Platform Which Promotes Interaction and Cooperation Between Corporate Collectors, Galleries, Artists, and Investors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb997004.htm Art2Bank announces the official launch of their website Art2Bank.com. A new platform designed to promote corporate social responsibility and the symbiotic relationship between the contemporary art market, business and investment. Art2Bank provides independent information on this art/business relationship. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2008)

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]]> $url Branson, Missouri Opens Its Doors to a Spectacular Lineup of New Shows, Attractions http://www.prweb.com/releases/Branson/Attractions/prweb996194.htm Already home to, arguably, the best lineup of shows and attractions available in the country, Branson, MO is proud to announce a new lineup of shows. Visitors to Branson will find these new shows a welcome addition to the already stellar offerings of family entertainment available on the Branson entertainment docket. (PRWeb Jun 4, 2008)

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]]> $url USGA Museum, Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History Open http://www.prweb.com/releases/USGA_Museum/Arnold_Palmer_Center/prweb996574.htm The United States Golf Association Museum celebrated the grand opening of the USGA Museum and the Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History on Tuesday. (PRWeb Jun 4, 2008)

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]]> $url WorthPoint, Proxibid Ink Partnership Agreement to Better Serve Live Internet Auction Marketplace http://www.prweb.com/releases/worthpoint/proxibid/prweb995934.htm Atlanta-based WorthPoint Corporation, a Web site that provides detailed information on art, antiques, and collectibles, has signed a partnership with Omaha-based Proxibid, a Webcasting service that works with auctioneers to bring live Internet bidding to an online audience. (PRWeb Jun 3, 2008)

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]]> $url Gracewood Design Honored by National Magazine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb989174.htm For 3rd year, the floorcloth maker is included in the exclusive Directory of Traditional American Craft. (PRWeb Jun 3, 2008)

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]]> $url artnet Online Auctions Announces Prints Sale http://www.prweb.com/releases/artnet_Online_Auctions/prints_sale/prweb975944.htm artnet launches Modern & Contemporary Prints Sale featuring works by Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Robert Indiana and Andy Warhol. (PRWeb Jun 2, 2008)

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]]> $url Gothic: Dark Glamour On View at The Museum at FIT in New York September 5, 2008-February 21, 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/FIT/Gothic-Dark_Glamour/prweb987664.htm The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) presents Gothic: Dark Glamour, the first exhibition devoted to the gothic style in fashion. (PRWeb Jun 2, 2008)

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]]> $url California Sculptor Receives Award for 'Pan With His iPod' http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb657834.htm California bay area sculptor Adam Reeder's sculpture "Pan With His iPod" has won 1st place for figurative sculpture in the San Francisco Academy of Art University's Annual Spring Show. (PRWeb May 31, 2008)

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]]> $url Absinthe Mata Hari Comes to America http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb978834.htm Absinthe has only become legalized in the U.S. since October 2007 ending a nearly century-long ban. Mata Hari is an original recipe dating back 1881 and its Bohemian-style is ideal for mixing Absinthe in cocktails. (PRWeb May 29, 2008)

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]]> $url Monte Carlo Hosts "Passion for Life" Art Exhibition Supporting GEMLUC http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb973574.htm The next Passion for Life collective art exhibition to be held from June 5-19, 2008 at the two Artemisia gallery locations in Monte Carlo will support GEMLUC, whose Honorary President is H.R.H. Princess Caroline of Hanovre. (PRWeb May 29, 2008)

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]]> $url Fine Art Capital Changes Its Name to Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance, Effective May 27, 2008 : Fine Art Finance Highlights Tie to Federally Regulated Lender http://www.prweb.com/releases/fine_art/emigrant/prweb974854.htm Fine Art Capital, LLC today announced that it has changed its name to Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance, LLC. The new title highlights the company’s affiliation with Emigrant Bank, the largest privately held bank in the country. Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance’s sole business is making loans collateralized by art and antiques. Its staff, headquarters location, and ownership remain unchanged. (PRWeb May 27, 2008)

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]]> $url Where the Wild Beasts Roamed ~ Missouri River Country's Premiere Dinosaur Exhibits Now Open for Summer http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb965324.htm Dinosaurs called the Eastern plains of Montana home more than 70 millions of years ago. Now guests can follow in their footsteps. Come visit the dinosaur museums in Missouri River Country for a chance to see replicas, actual bones and a variety of exhibits. Guests can even help look for new bones. (PRWeb May 27, 2008)

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]]> $url SS Columbia Turns 106, Prepares for Odyssey from Detroit to Hudson River http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb962764.htm Planning is underway to transport the SS Columbia, the oldest surviving excursion steamer in the United States, from Detroit, Mich., to New York Harbor, as the volunteer organization, the SS Columbia Project, kicks off a capital campaign to complement challenge grants already secured. (PRWeb May 23, 2008)

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]]> $url Charlotte's Shain Gallery Celebrates 10 Years and Announces Launch of New Website http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb963204.htm The Shain Gallery, one of the finest contemporary art providers in the Carolinas, celebrates its Tenth Anniversary and is proud to announce the launch of its website www.shaingallery.com. Shain Gallery represents a diverse group of artists with a wide variety of themes and colors. (PRWeb May 23, 2008)

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