Archive for October, 2008

Cooperation Between artnet AG and the Federal Association of German Galleries and Editions (BVDG)

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

artnet AG and the Federal Association of German Galleries and Editions (BVDG) are pleased to announce their collaboration.
As an information service provider for the international art trade, artnet offers the most extensive survey of the worldwide art market and enables art experts and enthusiasts to find and evaluate art quickly and easily. The BVDG represents [...]

Williams College Museum of Art Receives Grant From the Terra Foundation for American Art

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

The Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA) has been awarded a grant of $400,000 from the Terra Foundation for American Art to help implement the exhibition “Prendergast in Italy.” The exhibition, organized by WCMA in partnership with the Terra Foundation, will open in the summer of 2009 and travel to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in [...]

Kresge Foundation Announces $8.8 Million Commitment to Detroit Arts Community

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

The Kresge Foundation, long known for its national support of the arts, announced Kresge Arts in Detroit October 16 during a press conference and reception held at the Detroit Institute of Arts for more than 160 attendees representing the area’s civic and arts communities. Kresge Arts in Detroit is an $8.8 million commitment to Detroit’s [...]

“Green Art” Steals the Show at Highland Park Art Festival

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Environmentally-friendly art is the talk of the town in Highland Park, NJ, following Main Street Highland Park’s fourth annual Arts in the Park art festival.
The Sept. 21 festival featured a “Green Art” category for the second straight year. Some of the most original pieces at the festival were entered into the category, including Lisa Bagwell’s [...]

Florence Biennale of Contemporary Art

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

The seventh edition of the Florence Biennale of Contemporary Art will take place at the historic Fortezza da Basso in Florence from 5-13 December, 2009. Marina Abramovic, the acclaimed performance artist, will be the honoured guest at this edition and she will be awarded the Lorenzo il Magnifico prize.
800 artists coming from 80 countries will [...]




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