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.com/images_v4/prw_logo.jpg http://www.prweb.com 163 51 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Colorado Photographer Michael Mowry Exhibits at Sellars Project Space http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1132004.htm Photographer Michael Mowry, a Colorado native, exhibits at Sellars Project Space during its first Colorado Summer Emerging Artist Series in an exhibition titled, Isolate. (PRWeb Jul 23, 2008)

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]]> PhotoArtMuseum.com Announces Official Release to the Public http://www.prweb.com/releases/PhotoArt/Museum/prweb1131454.htm After releasing the beta version in March, PhotoArtMuseum.com announces its official release to the public. As one of the newest providers of art and photography e-commerce, the Photo Art Museum site provides browsers with an immense variety of art and photography from around the globe. In addition, artists and photographers are provided with a fee-free platform to share their work with the world. The new PhotoArtMuseum.com site also boasts added flexibility and ease of use for end users. (PRWeb Jul 22, 2008)

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]]> MvixUSA Introduces Affordable Digital Signage Solution for Small-Medium Businesses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1114254.htm Mvix(USA), Inc., the market leader in high definition video playback systems announces the launch of its branded digital signage solution, Mvix DS Kit. Targeted specifically for small to medium business owners, Mvix DS Kit comes with the media player Mvix MV-5000R, upgraded with Mvixmatic timer for auto-run / auto-power features and a pre-installed hard disk of 250GB. The Mvix DS Kit is comfortably priced at $299. (PRWeb Jul 18, 2008)

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]]> James Gill Full Circle - Official Nomination for Best Short Documentary, AOF Film Festival Pasadena CA, July 29th http://www.prweb.com/releases/documentary/popart/prweb1116574.htm "James Gill Full Circle" is an Official Nomination for Best Short Documentary at the AOF Film Festival in Pasadena, CA on July 29, 2008. This film takes a provocative look at one of America's pop art pioneers. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)

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]]> 12 Nonprofits Honored for Exceptional Taglines: Best-in-Class Taglines Selected by 3,000+ Nonprofit Professionals http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1109724.htm These 12 winning taglines in the 2008 Nonprofit Tagline Award Competition (the first ever) emphasize how powerfully taglines can work as a first step in branding or as a highly-effective tool to freshen up a nonprofit's messaging, emphasize its commitment to its work and/or revive tired positioning. The organizations behind the taglines--which range from a new organization run by a part-time volunteer (LandChoices) to the well established, big and global (UNICEF)--did a commendable job in putting a few select words to work to build their brands. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)

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]]> Lee Kessler, Veteran Actress, Playwright and Author, Has Been Added to the Distinguished List of the Dazzling Daughters of the American Revolution http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1102944.htm Lee Kessler was enrolled in the Dazzling Daughters of the American Revolution and her works are to be on display at the DAR in Washington DC. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2008)

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]]> The Harley-Davidson Museum Reveals its Best Kept secret: Motor and Cafe Racer http://www.prweb.com/releases/h-d_museum/restaurants/prweb1106324.htm While the Harley-Davidson Museum's exhibits have so far been shrouded in mystery, perhaps the destination's best kept secret has been its two new restaurants, Motor and Cafe Racer. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2008)

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]]> artnet Online Auctions – Contemporary Color Photographs Sale http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1098324.htm artnet launches Contemporary Color Photographs Sale featuring works from the 1950s to the present by renowned artists including William Eggleston, Nan Goldin, Eliot Porter, Thomas Ruff and William Wegman. • Over 100 works by 50 renowned photographers• Price estimates range between US $500 and US $20,000• July 14-31, 2008 (PRWeb Jul 14, 2008)

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]]> Library of Congress Organizes Eighth Annual National Book Festival Hosted by Mrs. Laura Bush on the National Mall; Famed Authors To Participate. http://www.prweb.com/releases/Library-of-Congress/National-Book-Festival/prweb1103774.htm The Librarian of Congress and Mrs. Laura Bush invite book lovers of all ages to celebrate reading on the National Mall on Sept. 27. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2008)

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]]> PassmoreLab Provides 3D View Of San Diego's Villa Montezuma http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1085524.htm San Diego historical site renown for its mysterious past is filmed in 3D by PassmoreLab. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2008)

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]]> Worldwide Art Handling Authority Rick Yamada Joins SurroundArt http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1087394.htm Leading expert in traveling exhibitions joins Washington, D.C. office; Looks forward to training young talent while helping business grow. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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]]> FootageBank HD Selected to Represent 'Faces of Earth' Collection http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1076504.htm Acclaimed Series' Images Include Formation of the Planet, Evolution of the Continents and Aerial Coverage from Around the World (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> "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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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