Virginia Arts News (United States)

Franchising executive Rosemarie Hartnett recognized for her leadership in franchising at the 52nd Annual International Franchise Association's Convention in Orlando, Florida

Mateo Monk and Sol perform with members of the Original Wailers and the Arkives Outernational as part of a free music series presented in Arlington Virginia. The performance happens on Friday August 19, 2011.

LinkedInLiveRVA teams up with Richmond Unite for #DSRPT11, a conference featuring both disruptive innovation and social entrepreneurship in Richmond, and beyond. Sir Richard Branson headlines an impressive list of event speakers.

Norfolk, VA – Digital artist Joel Martin Cohen today announces the launch of his online art gallery – www.joelcohen.net - where visitors may view and purchase unique digital compositions related to themes of landscape, cityscapes, nature.

Franchising executive Rosemarie Hartnett recognized for her leadership in franchising at the 52nd Annual International Franchise Association's Convention in Orlando, Florida

Parents, educators, administrators and members of the media are invited to join a creativity workshop on January 26th that will use hands-on activities to demonstrate the benefits of creativity in developing future innovators.

Workhouse Studio 4 is putting an artistic twist on the common food drive to benefit Food for Others, the largest distributor free food to people in Northern Virginia. Items donated will become components of an interactive art installation.

Abrakadoodle remarkable art education demonstrated the art of giving this holiday season by by supporting a U.S. artist, while inspiring its global franchise partners and sparking imaginations of students in its program.

Welcome to The Memory Book Shop We specialize in Memory Books and other related keepsakes that help you to preserve memories of your loved ones.

Through an exclusive licensing agreement with Fine Paints of Europe, Inc. (FPE) of Woodstock, Vermont, Bridget Beari Designs (BBD) is introducing a signature paint collection with the interior design credentials to back it up.

Embassy Suites Dulles Airport invites you to celebrate Virginia Wine Month every month with their Virginina Shop and WIne Country Package. This package features the best Virginia Wines as well as the most popular Shopping Outlet in the state.

Mike NO’s ‘Vigilante Expression’ showcased Nationwide in Art Publications, Exhibitions

In today’s time, many peoples utilize bumper stickers to express a variety of quotes or messages. Humor, religion, and marketing are between the frequent themes of the quotes that brighten the back end of the cars on the streets.

Due to interest in the Premiere Issue, Jason Lee A. Hatcher, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Katsujinken, a Sword Arts Journal announced beta release of Katsujinken's website two weeks ahead of the scheduled release date - 15 August 2011.

Mateo Monk and Sol perform with members of the Original Wailers and the Arkives Outernational as part of a free music series presented in Arlington Virginia. The performance happens on Friday August 19, 2011.

LinkedInLiveRVA teams up with Richmond Unite for #DSRPT11, a conference featuring both disruptive innovation and social entrepreneurship in Richmond, and beyond. Sir Richard Branson headlines an impressive list of event speakers.

Norfolk, VA – Digital artist Joel Martin Cohen today announces the launch of his online art gallery – www.joelcohen.net - where visitors may view and purchase unique digital compositions related to themes of landscape, cityscapes, nature.

Mosaic Harmony, an interfaith, multicultural community choir based in Northern Virginia, elects its 2011 -2012 Advisory Board to mark its 19th season of service through song.

Malcolm Dylan Petteway, Washington DC area science fiction author, is a recepient of the 2001 Hollywood Book Festival Honorable Mention for his Homecoming, Osguards: Guardians of teh Universe Novel.

Building on the success of LinkedIn Live Richmond in 2010, LILRVA 2011 will again feature a Pay It Forward door prize drawing and some of the most powerful networking in town for creative and tech companies and their workforces.

Williamsburg author Feather Schwartz Foster will be featured on a segment of “Virginia Currents” when it airs on WCVE-TV on Thursday, May 26 at 8 PM.

Showcasing the talent of South Hampton Road's Artists age 50+. Come see the creativity! Exhibit will feature: ceramics, jewelry, pottery, mixed media, photography, painting, sculpture, textiles, woodworking and more! Mark your calendars!

DC Anime Club, established in 2003 to introduce and educate people in the Washington, DC area about East Asian culture and will be participating in the 2011 Swordfest as a vendor.

2011 Swordfest introduces NoVA Assalto as promoters of 16th century Bolognese swordsmanship described in Antonio Manciolino, Achille Marozzo, Giovanni dall’Agocchie, Anonimo Bolognese, and the Angelo Viggiani.

“The art made by Christians today is not only not beautiful, but tends to be among the ugliest art that mankind is producing,” screenwriter and professor Barbara Nicolosi-Harrington said at Christendom College on May 2.

The Lerner Corporation (McLean, Virginia) developer of The Corporate Office Centre at Tysons II, is hosting a solo exhibition of recycled glass sculpture by artist Cindy Ann Coldiron.

The Virginia Kenshinkai Dojo-cho is Mr. David D. Drawdy - known to his students as Sensei Drawdy - he is providing an EXPERT "indoor performance" at the 2011 Swordfest Saturday 14 May 2011 "FREE" - be there!

Feather Schwartz Foster will present a program and sign copies of her latest book, “The First Ladies: An Intimate Portrait of the Women Who Shaped America.”

The Virginia Kenshinkai will be performing Nakamura Ryu Battodo, Toyama Ryu Iaido, and Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC on 9 April 2011 - 12th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue starting at 1:30 p.m.

Mixed Sword Artists from Virginia Kenshinkai of the Capital Area Budokai holding a performance at the Big Cherry Block Party event stage - 2 April 2011

Master sculptor and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Robert Sanábria will be signing his new book The Last Califόrnio at Rust Library in Leesburg, VA

Abrakadoodle’s award-winning art classes for children ages 2-3 build skills & creativity and will soon be offered at a convenient, downtown West Palm Beach, Florida location

Mosaic Harmony, an interfaith, multicultural community choir based in Northern Virginia, presents Singing Naked! their 6th annual vocal workshop and is once again inviting the community to join them on Tuesday, March 29 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

Sol & Funk Root perform in downtown Charlottesville Virginia on Tuesday March 1st. Sol is a fierce guitarist and soulful singer who has toured around the world with many roots, funk, soul, and blues legends.

ArtDoodles art application features three creative art games for less than $1. Mobile Monday's app giveaway scheduled to get underway February 7th.

Painting sensation Masako Simmons shares the spectacle of surrealistic artwork when her paintings are unveiled as among the featured art pieces at Charles H. Taylor Arts Center Exhibit in Hampton, VA.

Feather Schwartz Foster, author of LADIES: A Conjecture of Personalities, will discuss the Civil War Divas at a meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Adagio Ballet is announcing the beginning of their Winter Camps.

Adagio Ballet announces the beginning of their Winter Session registration.

Parent survey findings are consistent with art-related research touting benefits of art education

Bluewater Production; a division of Star Entertainment Group is proud to announce the signing of Reform School Dropouts for management, promotions and distribution.

Sol & Funk Root perform at the Charlottesville Music Showcase. This concert series is hosted by Charlottesville's guitar wizard Tucker Rodgers. Sol is a Washington DC area based musician who has toured the world with roots, funk, and blues legends.

Drama Kids International won the 2010 Nickelodeon’s Parents Pick Award for Best Theatre Group for Kids in three major US cities as announced by Nickelodeon’s Parents Connect on September 15, 2010.

An art contest for grades 2-4 invites young scientists and artists to explore the solar system and beyond, and then draw a picture showing what they learned. Entries due Nov. 1, 2010

Building on the success of the 1st LinkedIn Live Richmond in May, the next event will again feature a Pay It Forward door prize drawing and some of the most powerful networking in town for creative and tech companies and their workforces.

When has awareness of the fragile beauty of our coastal regions ever been more important? A new book, The Quiet Voice of the Outer Banks, by author and artist Christaphora Robeers celebrates all facets of delicate and often endangered coastal life.

Two writers who met via Twitter have teamed up to publish their first novel.

Hailing from the streets of Washington D.C, recording artist Her Rhaw’Ness delivered a raw performance to electrify and wow the crowd and her competitors alike.

The International Association of Independent Recording Artists weighs in on the fight to help performers receive fair pay for air play.

40th Annual Seawall Art Show, Top Art Buyers’ Event, Portsmouth Art Show Expects Big Crowd

Creative art education company announces newest series in its popular Drawsters™ Program

Adagio Ballet proudly focus on quality with the professional dance instructors that teach at their studios.

Following the release of an acoustic set, including alternative musical and lyrical arrangements, VASS suddenly finds himself featured in several U.K.-based productions.

Children's art and physical fitness programs for children will jointly develop in expanding Chinese market