Gatineau, Quebec – The Canadian Museum of Civilization is proud to unveil and place on permanent display, a magnificent artistic mural depicting the growth of Canada. The huge mural was donated to the Museum of [Read More]
Monthly Archives: August 2010
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Denver, Colo – The Denver Art Museum (DAM) presents Charles Deas and 1840s America, the first retrospective of the decade-long career of Western American painter Charles Deas. Organized by the DAM and guest curator Carol [Read More]
Under the Patronage of HRH Prince Mir’ed bin Raad, Chairman of the Hashemite Charity Society for Soldiers with Special Needs (HCSSSN), the Royal Automobile Museum (RAM) held a charity Iftar banquet for soldiers with special [Read More]
The Winnipeg Art Gallery announce the acquisition through gift of one of the finest paintings created by Sir John Everett Millais, a leading 19th century British artist. The large canvas entitled, Afternoon Tea (or The [Read More]
For almost three decades, Winnipeg painter Wanda Koop has created an overwhelming body of work examining how modes of technology impact nature. The Winnipeg Art Gallery, in collaboration with the National Gallery of Canada, is [Read More]
On Tuesday 21st September 2010, Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, is to officially open the new Burton-based National Brewery Centre which includes the former Bass Museum and visitor attraction now re-opened as ‘The Brewing [Read More]
“John Gossage: The Pond” open Aug. 27 – Jan. 17, 2011, celebrates the recent gift to the Smithsonian American Art Museum of this remarkable photographic series and the re-issue of one of the most influential [Read More]
The Akan drum is the oldest African-American object in the British Museum, brought from West Africa to the Colony of Virginia as part of the slave trade around 1735. ‘Akan’ refers to an ethnic and [Read More]
Around 75 historic motorcycles will gather at the Yorkshire Air Museum on Bank Holiday Monday, 30th August, for the Golden Era Run which is organised by the North Eastern Section of the Vintage Motorcycle Club. [Read More]
“Earth Paint Paper Wood: Recent Acquisitions” celebrates the ongoing addition of important works of art to the Menil Collection by gift, purchase, and bequest.While some of these works have been included in exhibitions over the [Read More]
In 1968 Jimi Hendrix moved into the top floor flat of 23 Brook Street with his English girlfriend Kathy Etchingham. The flat is now the administrative office of Handel House Museum, and an English Heritage [Read More]
HOUSTON – The Menil Bookstore will reopen to the public on the first day of September. The unveiling follows a two-month renovation and introduces Bookstore Manager Paul Forsythe, a well-known figure in Houston’s literary and [Read More]
CLEVELAND – New movies are the focus of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s September and October film schedule. Nearly all of the 16 films screening over the next two months will be making their exclusive [Read More]
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Amon Carter Museum of American Art announce that Marci Driggers Caslin has been promoted to registrar. She joined the museum’s staff as exhibition coordinator in March. In her new position, [Read More]
Kicking off a showcase of high-tech jobs in renewable energy, Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Earl Blumenauer spoke of the importance of creating green jobs in the Northwest at the Wind Power Works! event at [Read More]
Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales announced it is able to save for the nation a painting by the 18th century Italian artist Francesco Guardi, View of the Palazzo Loredan dell’Ambasciatore on the Grand Canal. [Read More]
LeMay – AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM® has partnered with the LeMay Family to host the 33rd Annual LeMay Car Show & Auction at Marymount Academy and the LeMay home grounds in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, August [Read More]
Award-winning black and white fine art photographer, Clyde Butcher, returns for his 3rd season to the SWFL Museum of History to share his iconic landscapes in this unique exhibition. Clyde Butcher: Big Cypress Swamp and [Read More]