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Saturday, June 30, 2012
Krispy Kream, Belsano, PA
Oil City, PA
Oil City is a city in Venango County, Pennsylvania that is known in the initial exploration and development of the petroleum industry. After the first oil wells were drilled nearby in the 1850s, Oil City became central in the petroleum industry while hosting headquarters for the Pennzoil, Quaker State, and Wolf's Head motor oil companies. Tourism plays a prominent role in the region by promoting oil heritage sites, nature trails, and Victorian architecture. The population was 10,557 at the 2010 census.We're here for the wedding of a friend; lots of DMV area artists are also here... pictures later.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Born today...
Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish painter is 435 years old today... and King Henry VIII of England was also born on this day.
But neither one of them can stand up to the genius of Mel Brooks, who was born on this day in 1926.
Mazl-tov! It's good to be the King!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Thomas Kinkade Museum
I can think of at least six artists whose work never received any critical acclaim but now have museums dedicated solely to their work... can you? Read the whole article quoted above here.
In the months before his death, Thomas Kinkade was "extremely focused" on establishing a museum of his artwork at his Monte Sereno home, his embattled girlfriend said in court papers filed Thursday."Thomas appreciated that while his art never received critical acclaim, he had legions of fans who were moved and uplifted by his art," Amy Pinto-Walsh wrote in a declaration filed in Santa Clara County probate court. "Thomas wanted to create this museum for his fans."
Pinto-Walsh said Kinkade took her on several trips to art museums -- including the Getty in Los Angeles -- for inspiration.
Mid Atlantic Competition
Deadline for Submissions: August 3, 2012
October 9 – November 2, 2012
Public Reception: Sunday, October 14, from 2-4pm
The 2012 Hoyt Mid Atlantic Juried Art Exhibition showcases artists from the Mid Atlantic Region: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, West Viginia, Virginia and Washington, DC.
Juror: Yours Truly
2012 Mid Atlantic Prospectus page 1
2012 Mid Atlantic Prospectus page 2
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