Art Webinars – Online Seminars

Conversation on Art #301 THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTAn introduction to African-American achievements in the visual arts,especially painting, from Colonial times to the present. Saturday, February 27 3 PMhttp://www.bestdeal123.com/pages/digital_downloads.html**********Conversation on Art #302 …

Celebrating African American art in Toledo

As you know, February is Black History Month. For the last 15 years, the 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo has been celebrating the month with art exhibits from African …

Jon Calvert visual artist

As an artist Jon suggest that black art is expressive in conversation, and has a position in creativity that is personally educational and observative. It’s color and content is a …

Renee Scarbo visual artist

Brilliant reds and golds glow in any light, bringing a burst of color to any room. Add your favorite blooms to this striking glass vase for a breathtakingly beautiful focus …

Calvin Johnson – Visual Artist

Calvin Johnson Calvin’s lifelong love of art was first nurtured in a home filled with creativity flowing from his grandparents, parents and siblings. It grew immensely with his introduction of …

The Jackson Saga

The BET Awards were on last night and Joe Jackson attended. Now I understand people mourn and grieve lost ones in their own way, but when asked how was he …

Michael

I got my hair cut yesterday and we all know that perming, braiding, weaving, and cutting can take hours, so I was there for awhile. In that time, the television …

If Obama Hadn’t Won

The photos, news articles and continual storm of chaos sprouting from Iran have been soul crushing. A couple days ago, a friend linked me to a video of a 16-year-old …

Introduction of Sorts

This is Carla C-W, the new intern over at October Gallery. Throughout the summer I’ll be helping out with the preparations for the Philadelphia International Art Expo in November 2009. …

Changing the Art on the White House Walls

By Amy Chozick and Kelly Crow Barack Obama is taking on health care, financial regulation, torture and environmental policy. He’s also revamping the White House art collection. The Obamas are sending …

Ernie Barnes dies at 70

Renowned painter Ernie Barnes died Monday at age 70. Barnes came to painting after a career in professional football, as an offensive lineman with the San Diego Chargers and Denver …

Chelsea visits Havana

An exhibition of American artworks has just opened in Havana — the first major American group show in Cuba for over 20 years. “Guerilla Villa,” is one of the works on …

Buy Local – Green Living

Buy Local The concept of buying local is simply to buy food (or any good or service) produced, grown, or raised as close to your home as possible. With industrialization, …

Why Collect Art?

The life enhancement that a piece of art generates for a collector is the most valid reason for selecting any art work. Collector motivation should be not solely whether a …

Art Gallery vs Art Auction

What’s the difference between buying art at an art gallery and purchasing art from an auction house? There are many advantages to buying from an art gallery. You may be …