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  • 3rd annual art exhibit coming to Covington Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:09PMArea artists will be in the spotlight later this month when Southern Heartland Arts Inc. hosts the third annual Artful Harvest Juried Art Exhibit.
  • Craft Center offers unique creative outlet Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:07AMStudents from all departments can enjoy a variety of classes and workshop free from academic dogma.
  • Sale of Heino ceramics to benefit Ojai artists, museum Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:23AMHelen Heino, niece of the late potter Otto Heino, will be donating all proceeds from the sale of her uncle's works on display at the Ojai Valley Museum through Sept. 19 to the Ojai Studio Artists and the museum.
  • Monday Profile: Jeff Nylander is back on the bicycle that brought him here Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:18PMThe story begins and ends with a bike ride.
  • Pottery studio seeking grant Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:50PMHOPEWELL TWP. — Students from Allegheny Valley School were all smiles recently after arriving at Muddy Rose Pottery in Hopewell Township.
  • Art enthusiasts have dug Wabi Sabi for a decade Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 6:44PMMake way for Wabi Sabi -- again. The annual exhibition, to be held at the Old Town Hall Friday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, celebrates its 10th anniversary.[...]
  • First Friday openings spotlight local, regional art creators Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 2:09PM"Salmon in the Trees" photos by Amy Gulick
  • Calendar for August 5, 2010 Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:20AMOutdoors SAT AUG 7 Barcelona Neck Hike with the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society. Meet 9 a.m. on the Red Dirt extension of Edwards Hole Road, a half mile north of Route 114, East Hampton for a six mile trek. 283-4591. Kayak Noyac Bay with the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. Meet 10 a.m. at the end of [...]
  • Greer's OC: Open surf season Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 6:33PMTuesday marked the beginning of an incredible free concert series at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, but BMX, fashion, skating and, of course, surf events will continue from morning until night.
  • Youth pottery classes offered Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 8:26AMKids will learn the basic techniques of pottery including wedging and centering clay.
  • PHOTOS: Marco artists show their work all around the Esplanade Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:44AMMarco’s art lovers were out in force Wednesday evening. The last Wednesday of each month brings another Art Walk to the Artist Colony at the Esplanade, and scores or hundreds of patrons braved stormy skies to come out, peruse the work, and cast their votes for the People’s Choice award.
  • ART GALLERY CALENDAR: July 23 to 29 Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:48PMGalleries from Port Angeles to Gig Harbor are sporting their summer shows.
  • Unleash your inner artist in open competition Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 6:35AMThe Yorkville Artists' Guild will be accepting entries for its annual open art competition from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 19 and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 20 at the McCelvey Center, 212 E. Jefferson St., York.
  • Travel calendar: Reno Artown runs through July Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:03AMEvents and happenings in the world of travel from the Bay Area and other destinations in California.
  • Arts foster success in children Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 1:21AMA handful of clay, a tray of paints, music to dance to — they’re much more than tools to entertain a child. They can also set the stage for future successes in life, according to Joey Toler, executive director of the Beaufort County Arts Council.
  • Artisans impress with unique wares Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 11:40PMSTATE COLLEGE - David Greenbaum caught the essence of the annual Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts as many see it: a display of some of the best and most unique art around that changes every single year.
  • Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. At Foster’s Auction Gallery, 811 U.S. Rt. 1, Newcastle, Me. Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 11:10PMPresented by Robert L. Foster. Preview Saturday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m & morning of sale 8:00 to 9:45 a.m.
  • Bethany Christian Services hosts art exhibit featuring works of Grand Rapids-area foster children Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 1:30PMPublic viewing is scheduled 6:30-8 p.m. at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art, 41 Sheldon Blvd. SE.
  • Annual Bolick and Traditions Pottery event set for Saturday Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 11:18AMBolick and Traditions Pottery will host the 19th annual Heritage Day and Wood Kiln Opening Saturday, June 26. The annual event will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
  • Students turn lumps of clay into figures Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 2:14AMA dozen art students faced a mound of flesh-colored clay on individual mobile stands last month at the Lynn Forbes School of Sculpture. In their midst, a motionless nude model stared blankly ahead.
  • Creative refuge for the arts Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 1:08PMCOQUILLE -- After a hard 12-hour shift at the hospital, Laura Billard, a surgeon's nurse, goes to Coquille Valley Art Center to unwind.
  • Cape Cod in 5... Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 1:26PMIn any season, you can't go wrong when lazing away a day or two near the water at Cape Cod
  • Husband-wife showcased at local Gallery exhibit Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 6:15AMThe Village Theater at Cherry Hill showcases the art works of ceramist John Mrozik and photographer Heather Sisto through May 28 in the Gallery at VT. This husband and wife duo has a combined total of 40 years of experience in their areas of interest. Mrozik, winner of the Best in Show in the 2008 Canton Fine Arts Exhibition, is known across the state for his detailed creations of brightly ...
  • Showtime Events Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 2:10AMMark Wolfe plays cover tunes from the '60s to the present tonight at the Clayburn Gourmet Gallery (300-3033 Immel St., Abbotsford), from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. No cover charge.
  • This Week for May 2, 2010 Sunday, May 2, 2010 @ 12:51AMMarie Herke, 4, makes a birthday cake out of clay Saturday at Southern Pottery’s ‘Play with Clay’ booth at the Fest For All art and music festival in downtown Baton Rouge. Southern Pottery donates 500 to 600 pounds of clay to the festival each year.
  • Art events around town Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 12:00AMThe Jack Robinson Gallery , 44 Huling Ave.: Bill Price: "Outlaws and Upright Citizens," through May 16. Opening reception, 6-9 tonight. New avian works by Price. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday . Call 521-0400.
  • Mazatlan pleases visitors with its Golden Zone, old quarter Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 3:24PMMAZATLAN, Mexico -- For 10-year-old Morgan King of Saskatchewan, a Mazatlan morning starts with a new hairdo from Valeria Lopez, who sets up her mobile salon on the beach near the El Cid resort.
  • Following her heart . . . at last Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 11:40AMAS a teenager, Judith Battersby loved making things and dreamed of one day having her own pottery in north Wales. But she bowed to conventional wisdom that “You’ll never make a living doing that” and diverted to a “normal” career, training as a nurse and working in the profession.
  • Rookwood Pottery to Debut New Tile Collections; Launch Dealer Network at Coverings 2010 Conference Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 7:29AMCINCINNATI, OH April 25, 2010 The Rookwood Pottery Company will offer 200 exciting designs and a new dealer network at the Coverings 2010 show in Orlando, FL, April 27-30, 2010 as the company reintroduces its luxury offerings, filling the need for artistic, high-end tiles in todays architectural marketplace.Rookwood Potterys three lines of architectural tile are: The Heritage Collection ...
  • Art exhibits Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 3:07AMDB Design Salon & Art Gallery, 326 S. Campbell, featured artist Julia Schaefer, who paints in acrylics and does pottery, and work by painter Jerry Ellis, potters John Ehlers, Duane Bone, Cheryl Matlock and Katrina Stevens, jewelry artist Tammy Kirks, and stained-glass artist Nathan Smith. 864-4343.
  • Covington divided on last call rules Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 7:46PMThe Covington City Commission plans a hearing next month on whether last call for alcohol should be 2:30 a.m. in the city's arts district, instead of 1 a.m. as it is now.
  • Galleries: April 22 Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 5:54PMExhibit listings are published on a rotating basis as space allows.
  • April 21, 2010 Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 12:40PM"The Falstaff Connection," an evening of operatic scenes, Corthell Concert Hall, University of Southern Maine, Gorham campus, April 23, 8 p.m., $3-$6. Call 780-5555.
  • Fine art and music festival highlights weekend Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 11:14AMORANGE PARK – Art and About organizers say plans are falling into place for this weekend’s inaugural fine arts and music festival at Town Hall Park, but the weather might not be as cooperative.
  • Open House At Hot Shops Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 9:33AMHot Shops Art Center Open House, May 1st & 2nd
  • Renowned artist shares fantastical vision Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 11:16PMSusan Beiner is making a statement with her art.Inspired by her concerns with industrial objects, technology and the environment, Beiner reinterprets elements found in nature, recreating and transforming them into unique, almost fantastical, works of art.
  • Panorama M.S. art teacher to receive award Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 6:30PMAt Panorama Middle School Tuesday, students sanded clay pots in art class. Under the guidance of their teacher Mrs. Laura Coupas, they carefully rounded and smoothed the edges, prepping their work to be glazed.
  • FINE ARTS STUDENT OF THE WEEK Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 8:25AMMegan Olson
  • First Friday rundown: art attack Friday, April 2, 2010 @ 1:00PMTo get you in the spirit for First Friday art shows tonight, here is a music video sent to me by local artist Leslie Van Stavern Millar. It's an art history lesson of sorts called "70 Million" by Hold Your Horses. 70 Million by Hold Your Horses ! from L'Ogre on Vimeo April's art walk tonight (between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.) promises more art than you could ever realistically take in. And yes, that's ...
  • Sevastopol School to unveil mural in May Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 4:20AMThe Sevastopol School District mural project, Our Sevastopol Community from Shore to Shore, was being prepared for its final firing on Tuesday.
  • Rehoboth Art League offers spring classes Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 3:51AMThe following spring classes will be offered at the Rehoboth Art League, located on Dodds Lane in Dewey Beach. For more information, call 302-227-8408.
  • Visual arts Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 11:05PMJURIED STUDENT SHOW -- April 6-25 -- Allegheny College, Penelec-Megahan-Bowman Art Galleries, Meadville -- awards ceremony, Tuesday, April 6, 7-9 p.m. -- Tuesday-Friday, 12:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 1:30-5 p.m.; Sunday, 2-4 p.m. -- details, (814) 332-4365.
  • Four-day planner of Jackson-area events for March 17 Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 11:18PMToday's top pick• "3 Days of Clay," workshop presented by Jackson Pottery & Clay Guild, featuring demos by Meira Matheson, 4:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History. $80-$165. 787-2320.Don't miss• Hijinx, 9...
  • PHOTO: Molding young artists Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 3:51PMA grant to the mini-art program in the Alton School District has allowed for schools to bring in artists to work with children. Alton does not offer teacher-guided art instruction at the elementary level.
  • 'Kids Week' planned for spring break Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:00PMBaker County youths won’t have much chance to claim “I’m bored!” during spring break thanks to groups who have developed a whole week of activities. The collaboration was the idea of Jonathan Richardson, a visitor information specialist at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.
  • Pottery fun for preschoolers: Program set for Shelby library Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 11:27AMWhat: Cleveland County Memorial Library, Pre- School Art – Pottery Program When: Feb. 27, 10-11 a.m. Where: Cleveland County Memorial Library Details: For children ages 3-5 years old. The instructor will be Corrine Guseman. Children will be making...
  • OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview: Feb. 19-21 Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 9:25AMGetting overloaded on the heart-tugging profiles that make up the Olympics? We've got your escape: hundreds of shows, games, plays, concerts and other events to keep you from throwing the remote at Bob Costas this weekend.
  • Postcard from Home: Artist Jacob Grant Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 4:20PMArt comes in many forms and the medium can be anything from canvas to marble and even computer in today's art world. Bob Jacobs found a Peoria man who uses the most elemental medium in his art, just plain mud.
  • Tarrant food bank ups the ante for popular Empty Bowls fundraiser Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 6:51AMFill 'er up.That's what the Tarrant Area Food Bank counts on doing Friday with its annua
  • Famed folklorist remembered as ‘phenomenal’ Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 3:37AMSEAGROVE — Nancy Sweezy, a leading folklorist in the United States with close ties to Seagrove area pottery, died in Cambridge, Mass., on Saturday. She was 88.