Thousands of sketchbooks will be exhibited at galleries and museums as they make their way on tour across the world.

After the tour, all sketchbooks will enter into the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Art Library, where they will be barcoded and available for the public to view.

Check out this video from the 2011 Exhibition in Seattle, WA by Evan Moss

Anyone – from anywhere in the world – can be a part of the project. Get all the details here:

http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject

A clip of Sean Martorana writing on the windows inside IndyHall, a coworking space and community in Philadelphia.

Music by: The Muggs
Song: Motown Blues
Album: On With the Show

seanmartorana.com
@seanmartorana
facebook.com/​inthestudio

by The Slingluff Gallery

To many artists, being an artist isn’t “real” unless you have a gallery to exhibit your work. Although there are several other options available to artists in terms of showing and selling their work, it seems, for some, there is just no substitute for getting gallery representation. To this end, many artists are willing to bend over backwards, do insane things, make ridiculous claims, and, in short, embarrass themselves. The truth of matter is, not all artists are ready for galleries, nor are galleries, necessarily, the best choice for many artists. Especially in these hard economic times, the last thing on most gallerists minds, is acquiring new artists. Much of my time is spent helping artists develop a realistic set a goals, and then a game plan to achieve those goals. Nevertheless, there is always that rogue artist, wanting to strike out on their own, thinking this time it will be different. They muster up the courage to start approaching galleries before they are ready, and without regard to common sense gallery protocol. If you recognize yourself as that rogue, or you know another artist that is, please forward this article to them!

http://thepineconegentleman.com/2011/02/02/sylvia-whites-5-surefire-ways-to-annoy-a-gallery/

"This Glorious Earth" Annie Haslam

“Colors of Sound and Light,” the art of ANNIE HASLAM, the Voice of English Classical Rock  Band  RENAISSANCE.  Special limited exhibition, 3 days only… May 10 – 12, 2011.  Hours: noon to 9 PM daily.  Personal Appearances by Ms. Haslam during the show hours.  Call gallery for details.   The woman whose crystal clear, high-flying soprano vocals earned her worldwide attention as the lead singer of the English classical rock band ‘Renaissance’ has recently achieved an entirely new level of appreciation as an ‘Intuitive’ painter. Annie is able to ‘tune’ into people, animals, situations, emotions and places, and portray them in her own unique style. Annie also channels her art from deep within the earth and far off in the universe!  On canvas, Annie Haslam’s unmistakable world of sound is taken into unique vistas of color and vibration, not unlike the flow of her five-octave voice. Transporting the viewer to other worlds and through inner boundaries is her ultimate goal, bringing healing, serenity and peace through her work.   Nicholas J. Sands, director of Sands & Company Fine Art  in New York City, heralded Annie’s paintings as “magical, enigmatic  and wondrous for their ability to take us to a far-away place…  of fluid forms that are at once alien and familiar, primordial yet recognizable, which dance in an endless array of colors that are as rich and intense as molten lava.”

In 2009 Annie and bandmate Michael Dunford reformed ‘Renaissance’ and have been touring the world and recording ever since.  A fall concert tour is currently being planned.

www.twenty-twogallery.com       www.anniehaslam.com

An exhibit of legendary baseball photography from the archives of Philadelphia’s “Master” photographer, Bruce Murray, Sr. (1893-1969) at Gratz College Gallery to coincide with the release and the premier Philadelphia area screening of the wonderful new documentary “Jews in Baseball: An American Love Affair.”  The photographic exhibit will feature original silver gelatin prints of some of the true legends of the game.  The exhibit will run from April 1 through April 28.  There will be an opening reception for the exhibit on Wednesday, April 6, from 6 to 9 PM.  The photographer’s grandson, Shawn Murray, will be in attendance to “field” any questions or comments and add many interesting back round stories to the photos.  For more info on the photographs to to:www.brucemurray.com

The film screening will be held April 24th, starting at 1 PM at the Gratz College Auditorium. There will be a commentary by Rabbi Rebecca Alpert and a Light Kosher-for-Passover refreshments following.   These events are free and open to the public.   For more information or to register for the film event, contact :  Mindy Cohen, mcohen@gratz.edu; 215-635-7300 x155.   Or go to:  http://www.gratz.edu/Default.aspx?p=2699&d=2122

Location:  Gratz College Auditorium, 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA 19027     Call for Hours

3rd Street Gallery Community Exhibit

3^rd Street Gallery is pleased to announce an

Open Call for Artists to be a part of this exhibition in February 2011.

3^rd Street Gallery, an artist-run collective since 1972, is pleased to announce an Open Call for artists in our community. The 3^rd Street Gallery members are excited to curate this show of established and emerging Philadelphia Area artists in our Old City neighborhood.

3^rd Street Gallery @ 58 N. 2^nd Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19106

www.3rdstreetgallery.com

Inquiries regarding this exhibit, or to request a full prospectus: thirdstreetgallery@gmail.com

Prospectus:

Delivery Dates: Sunday January 30^th from 12–7pm. Monday January 31^st from 9am – 7pm

Exhibit Dates: February 4 – 27, 2011

First Friday Opening Reception: February 4^th from 5 – 9pm

Second Sunday Artists Reception: February 13^th from 1-3pm [Snow Date is Sunday February 27^th]

Fees:

The fee for participating in this exhibit is $30 for one piece of work, $35 for 2 works and $40 for 3 pieces of work. All Checks should be made out to 3^rd Street Gallery. There will be a 25% commission retained by the gallery on all works sold.

Presentation:

All entries must be suitably framed and ready for hanging and installation. A limited number of pedestals are available; please inquire during drop-off or call ahead to make arrangements. Work should be no larger than 36” in any direction. 3^rd Street Gallery reserves the right to decline any questionable work.

Delivery:

All works must have an identification label attached to the front. Entry forms are submitted separately at drop-off. Payment is required at delivery.

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