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 Documentary on Marsden Hartley Makes World Premiere in Lewiston, Maine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1291024.htm The Bates College Museum of Art and 217 Films announce the world premiere of the Marsden Hartley documentary "Visible Silence: Marsden Hartley, Painter and Poet." The Bates museum is home to the world's largest collection of Hartley artifacts, and "Visible Silence" features many pieces from this extensive archive. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Acquires from Andreeva Commissions, Santa Fe, Famous American Portraits by Andrew Tift http://www.prweb.com/releases/Smithsonian/portraits/prweb1263134.htm The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery negotiated a purchase and acquisition from Andreeva Portrait Commissions of portraits of Cormac McCarthy and Murray Gell-Mann by acclaimed artist Andrew Tift for their distinguished collection. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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]]> Chow Chian Chiu and Chow Leung Chen Ying First Edition Prints Now Available, Perfect for Asian Home Decor http://www.prweb.com/releases/Asianhomedecor/inspirationalwallart/prweb1265854.htm Old Chinese culture interpreted through the 20th and 21st centuries, global perspectives of esteemed Chinese watercolor and calligraphy artists Chow Chian Chiu and Chow Leung Chen Ying are now available as first edition prints through the newly opened online gallery OldPinePress.com. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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]]> New Horror Comic Book Series Showcases Watershed Wood Burning Art Technique http://www.prweb.com/releases/Crosier/Artist/prweb1273694.htm Bluewater Productions launches a new horror series this September with a cutting edge style of art comprised of wood burned cover and interior panels created by artist Daniel Crosier. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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]]> Battleship Missouri Memorial Commemorates 63rd Anniversary of the End of World War II, Tuesday, Sept. 2 http://www.prweb.com/releases/Battleship_Missouri/World_War_II/prweb1266904.htm It has been 63 years since Japan's unconditional surrender ended history's most destructive war. On Sept. 2, the Battleship Missouri Memorial will commemorate the anniversary with a ceremony featuring keynote speaker United States Senator Daniel K. Akaka, and guest speaker, U.S. Navy Captain Gregory R. Thomas, Commander, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. (PRWeb Aug 30, 2008)

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]]> New Orleans Writers Museum Project Announced http://www.prweb.com/releases/NewOrleans/writers/prweb1257874.htm Today the Louisiana Writers Foundation announced plans to create a museum honoring writers who have lived in New Orleans that will also provide services to support those presently living and writing in the city. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008)

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]]> Black Cat Displays Provides Kiosk Solutions For The UK's National Cold War Museum http://www.prweb.com/releases/interactive/kiosks/prweb1246484.htm Black Cat Displays has announced that 21 of its customised Opus interactive touchscreen-based kiosks are installed in the prestigious National Cold War Museum, Cosford, UK. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> National Media Museum Becomes First UK Institution to Host its Collections in The Commons on Flickr http://www.prweb.com/releases/photography/museum/prweb1256934.htm Selected National Media Museum Collections to be available at www.flickr.com/photos/nationalmediamuseum/ (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> IAWW Honors Mimi Gates & Bill Gates Sr. on Its 25th Anniversary "Building Bridges" Event http://www.prweb.com/releases/gates/association/prweb1250714.htm India Association of Western Washington: (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> Dewi Collection Launches One-of-a-Kind Hand Woven and Carved Handbags http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1238814.htm The Dewi Collection unveils it's new collection of commissioned handbags created by Master Balinese Artisans. (PRWeb Aug 23, 2008)

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]]> Michelle Kaufmann, Leading Green Architect and Lifestyle Expert, Completes 30 Homes, Sees Business Triple Over Past Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/michellekaufmann/prefabhomes/prweb1228054.htm Michelle Kaufmann makes it easier to go green by prepackaging green solutions for homebuyers and developers seeking energy, water, and cost efficient homes, and healthy environments. As demand for green housing rises, two major museum exhibits--Smart Home and Home Delivery--highlight the promise of modular building. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008)

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]]> Full Steam Ahead With Domestic Rail Tickets Available on lastminute.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1215324.htm Leading online travel and leisure retailers is 'on track' as the first online travel agency to sell domestic UK rail. (PRWeb Aug 17, 2008)

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]]> Dare to Enter the Portal? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1209284.htm Artists do emerge with a zeal for their passion. J Waggoner is the same as his journey into the female art form is released. New works of his is now available to purchase in prints. (PRWeb Aug 15, 2008)

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]]> Decathlon Olympic Champion Bob Mathias Documentary Released on DVD http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1205294.htm In conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Bob Mathias' first Olympic Gold Medal when he was only seventeen years old, Dreamkeeper Films announces the DVD release of 'Bob Mathias: Hometown Hero', a 53- minute documentary to commemorate this great achievement. The film features the last interview given by the two-time Olympic Gold Medallist, who passed away on September 2nd, 2006, after a long battle with cancer. In this film, Mathias tells his own story of coming from humble beginnings in Tulare, CA, quickly becoming a huge sports icon comparable to modern figures such as Michael Phelps , Bret Favre or Tiger Woods. Mathias became the youngest Olympic gold medallist in a track and field event in 1948, when he won the decathlon at seventeen during two miserable days of London fog, turning back the world's best. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008)

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]]> Washington DC Power Pass Offers an Exciting New Way to Experience Popular Washington DC Attractions and Tours and Save Money http://www.prweb.com/releases/DC_Power_Pass/Washington_DC_attractions/prweb1209444.htm Travel Fun Card introduces the Washington DC Power Pass which is a new attraction pass that includes admission to many popular Washington DC attractions and tours. The Washington DC Power Pass is designed to make Washington DC sightseeing easy and affordable with savings built-in to the price. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008)

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]]> Jan Van den Bergh Launches a Silk E-Commerce Platform - Presenting Yufeng: A New Collection of Art in Silk http://www.prweb.com/releases/Silk/Art/prweb1211194.htm On 08.08.08 Jan Van den Bergh - a Belgium born interactive marketer based in Shanghai - launched on the global market a silk e-commerce platform; presenting Yufeng: a new collection of art in silk. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008)

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]]> Don't Let Summer Slip By Without Taking Advantage Of Your "Rewards" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1208974.htm Cablevision's Optimum Rewards® Program Offers Discounts On Top Summer Attractions For Families And Kids Of All Ages. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2008)

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]]> "Enlighten Up!" Documentary For Yoga Lovers and Skeptics to Premier at The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1209204.htm The MFA Film Program is presenting a 5-show engagement of Enlighten Up!, September 12-14, Boston-based filmmaker Kate Churchill's irreverent look at the world of yoga through the eyes of novice practitioner and skeptic, New York City journalist Nick Rosen. Director Kate Churchill will be present at all five screenings and star Nick Rosen will be present on Sept 12, Sept. 13, and at Sun. 14 morning screening. A reception follows the opening night show on Sept 12. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2008)

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]]> Sensacell Corporation Provides Interactive Floor System for the 2008 World Expo, in Zaragoza Spain. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1198914.htm Sensacell Corporation announces its contribution to the 2008 World Expo, themed "Water and Sustainable Development."The floor graces the entrance to the Spain Pavilion, "Comunitat Valenciana." Visitors walking across the floor leave behind luminous footprints, a striking visual metaphor for the "footprint" created by the actions of mankind in his environment. The 250 Square foot (25 square meter) floor system consists of over 1000 Sensacell HSI64-36-W interactive modules, each module contains capacitive sensors and a LED lighting system, the capacitive sensors allows the floor to detect and respond to visitors footsteps right through the 20 mm thick architectural glass that forms the surface of the floor. (PRWeb Aug 12, 2008)

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]]> Grace Kim's Vibrant Still Life Paintings Revitalize the Dutch Tradition with Contemporary Appeal http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1190584.htm Andreeva to hold it second exhibition of the exquisite still lifes of Grace Kim in cooperation with Manitou Galleries in Santa Fe. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2008)

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]]> The Field Museum Selects Blackbaud's Arts and Cultural Solution http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1199554.htm (PRWeb Aug 11, 2008)

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]]> Artist List for 2008 Visual Amalgam Film Industry Art Show Announced http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1190174.htm The 2008 Visual Amalgam Show organizers announce the artist list for the one night only fine art show at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, October 5th, 2008. The show features a collection of personal artwork created by film industry professionals. (PRWeb Aug 9, 2008)

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]]> Hohner and Bob Dylan Announce Historic Collaboration http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1187564.htm What happens when you join a 151-year-old musical instrument manufacturer with one of the world's most legendary musicians who happens to be the single most influential harmonica player in the annals of popular music? You make history, of course! (PRWeb Aug 8, 2008)

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]]> Mike Shinoda & WeMix.com Seek Unsigned Artists to Write & Record A "Glorious" Song In Studio http://www.prweb.com/releases/mikeshinoda/wemix/prweb1189914.htm Celebrating the Premiere of his debut exhibit Glorious Excess (Born) and Glorious Excess (Dies) at the Japanese American National Museum, Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park & Fort Minor and WeMix.com, a Proud Official Sponsor of the Exhibit Have Partnered to Launch "Mike Shinoda: The Glorious (WeMix)" Songwriting Contest Where Shinoda Will Pick One Winning Artist to Help Professionally Record Their Original Song in Studio (PRWeb Aug 7, 2008)

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]]> Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission Announces Fall Travel News http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Barbara/Fall_Travel/prweb1187514.htm Santa Barbara offers distinctive cultural celebrations, car-free incentives and learning-vacations (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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]]> Dreamarte Gallery Presents David Gerstein's New Solo 3D Virtual Exhibition of Original Works http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1174014.htm The first solo exhibition at Dreamarte Gallery, the word's most unique on-line art gallery, is a study of the original works of noted pop-artist, David Gerstein. Presenting David Gerstein highlights over 35 original works by the artist utilizing its exclusive dViewer technology allowing users to appreciate traditional paintings in virtual 3D. (PRWeb Aug 5, 2008)

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]]> VERVE Gallery of Photography Launches New Web Site. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1181654.htm VERVE GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY in Santa Fe, New Mexico has launched its newly designed and user friendly website. The website was designed and built by the gallery owner, Wilson Scanlan. The site features the fine art photographic work of VERVE GALLERY'S contemporary photographers. (PRWeb Aug 5, 2008)

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]]> The Carle announces search for Executive Director http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1170064.htm Founding Director Nick Clark to become Chief Curator as rapidly-growing museum expands senior leadership team. (PRWeb Aug 3, 2008)

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]]> Visa Lighting Fixtures Featured at Harley Davidson Museum Complex http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1158084.htm Visa Lighting, a leading manufacturer of architectural lighting, provides clients with custom product design and build services. With lead times comparable to many manufacturers' standard product ship schedules the Visa Lighting Custom and Standard Variation product services offer signature products in a timely manner. This expertise in custom products led the HGA design team to select Visa Lighting to complement the unique architectural design of the Harley Davidson Museum. (PRWeb Jul 31, 2008)

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]]> American Airlines Teams Up With The All-New Sports Museum of America http://www.prweb.com/releases/sport/america/prweb1152944.htm The Sports Museum of America (SmA) (www.sportsmuseum.com) today announced that American Airlines has been selected as the official airline for the nation's first-ever all-sports experience, which opened last month in New York City. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008)

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]]> Milwaukee IMAX® Makes Move To MediaMerge http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1146854.htm MediaMerge has added another satisfied IMAX® theater client to its Service Partnership Program (SPP). After hearing several recommendations that confirmed why MediaMerge is the largest third-party IMAX servicing agent in the world, the choice was a logical one for administration at the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater in the Milwaukee Public Museum. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008)

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]]> Upcoming Exhibition Provides a Lens into Cultures Around the World Through Textiles http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1143004.htm This fall The Textile Museum (www.textilemuseum.org) will take visitors on a journey through North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and beyond in "Timbuktu to Tibet: Rugs and Textiles of the Hajji Babas," an exhibition examining the central role that rugs and textiles play in diverse cultures around the world. Through the display of 90 Oriental carpets and other woven objects, the exhibition showcases the dazzling beauty of the pieces and explores the context in which they were created and used within cultures on several continents. "Timbuktu to Tibet" is on view October 18, 2008 through March 8, 2009. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008)

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]]> The Textile Museum to Host Tribute Dinner Fundraising Gala at the Historic Renaissance Mayflower Hotel http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1143244.htm The Textile Museum will host its third Tribute Dinner fundraising gala on Thursday, October 16 from 6:30 to 10:00 pm at the historic Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. The Textile Museum will honor preeminent scholar Jon Thompson with the George Hewitt Myers Award, named for The Textile Museum's founder and given in recognition of his lifetime achievement and exceptional contributions to the study and understanding of the textile arts. Also included in the evening program is the presentation of the Museum's inaugural Awards of Distinction to longtime supporters Harold M. Keshishian, Alice Dodge Wallace and Edwin M. Zimmerman for their distinguished service in fulfillment of the Museum's mission. The Tribute Dinner is part of the Museum's "Tribute to Textiles Weekend" (October 15-19, 2008), a full program of interrelated events celebrating the textile arts. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008)

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]]> Roots and Culture Tours NYC Launches Innovative Bus and Walking Tours of New York City http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1137724.htm Launched in 2008, Roots and Culture Tours NYC (www.rctoursnyc.com) offer visitors to New York City two original tours of the city's multi-ethnic and historical neighborhoods called the 'Historic Heroes Walking Tour' and the 'Soul of New York Bus Tour'. Each tour shows visitors to the Big Apple the many dimensions to New York's culture and include free visits to cultural and historical venues, shopping and food tasting. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008)

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]]> Lucio Salvatore Exhibits a Preview of His Latest Work in the 2000 Years old Roman Theater of Montecassino http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1134494.htm Salvatore will open the first contemporary art installation in a corner of great historical importance dominated by the Benedictine Monastery of Montecassino. (PRWeb Jul 24, 2008)

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]]> 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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