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Black Family Technology Awareness Week (BFTAW)
The New York Chapter of BDPA announced today that it will host a day of events recognizing 2012 Black Family Technology Awareness Week. Black Family Technology Awareness Week, or BFTAW, is a national public awareness campaign designed to encourage more African Americans to incorporate technology into their daily lives. By showcasing science and technology in a fun and interactive way, BDPA New York endeavors to motivate more minority students to pursue careers in these fields. It will also be an exciting time for students and families as ... Read the Full Story
58th Annual Winter Antiques Show in New York reports strong sales
The Winter Antiques Show finished its first week with strong sales and interest among buyers, including established collectors, design professionals and first-time buyers. Sales were robust across all disciplines, including Americana, antiquities, and …
Montreal International Auto Show Report
From January 13th to the 22nd the Palais de Congrès in Montreal hosted the 44th edition of the Montreal Auto Show. To date, hundreds of automotive enthusiasts enjoyed perusing the latest in automotive technology. The auto show saw 41 regional and Canadian unveilings of new cars as well as two North American unveilings and special presentations. The performance area of the exhibition had more than 40 modified cars, motorcycles and trucks on display. Racing simulators and test-drive areas were sure to appeal to the fans of all things auto ... Read the Full Story
Young Collectors Night at the Winter Antiques Show at the Park Avenue Armory
On Thursday, January 26th, East Side House Settlement will host the annual Young Collectors Night at the Winter Antiques Show at the Park Avenue Armory. This high-energy night attracts over 650 new collectors, young philanthropists, interior designers,…
Antiques Roadshow Summer 2012 Production Tour Destinations
PBS’s most-watched primetime series, has announced its Summer 2012 Tour destinations: Boston, MA; Myrtle Beach, SC; Rapid City, SD; Cincinnati, OH; Corpus Christi, TX; and Seattle, WA.
Programs recorded in those locations will make up ROADSHOW…
Antiques Roadshow Summer 2012 Production Tour Destinations
PBS’s most-watched primetime series, has announced its Summer 2012 Tour destinations: Boston, MA; Myrtle Beach, SC; Rapid City, SD; Cincinnati, OH; Corpus Christi, TX; and Seattle, WA.
Programs recorded in those locations will make up ROADSHOW…
Howard Alan Events Presents Boca Fest
About The Festival: · Juried gallery style outdoor art showcase · Ranked among top 100 fine art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine · Original Art – Handmade in America · 200 artists from 30 different states · Prices set to suit all budgets – ranging from as little as $25 to $30,000 · Artists hand-selected by independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants · All artists on site for duration of festival · Vast array of artistic media: - Paintings - Life Size Sculptures - Photography - Ceramics - ... Read the Full Story
Georgia Museum of Art announces hire of Sarah George
The Georgia Museum of Art (GMOA) at the University of Georgia announces the hire of Sarah George as its new director of membership, as of December 1, 2011. George graduated from Seattle University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in art history. She also received the Sullivan Leadership Award, the university’s most prestigious scholarship, while there, and studied in Tokyo, Japan; Kolkata, India; and both Florence and Rome, Italy. From 2008 to 2011, she worked at Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum as an administrative assistant ... Read the Full Story
Heart of Brooklyn announces Building Strong Community Networks
Heart of Brooklyn, a cultural partnership of six neighboring cultural institutions anchored around Grand Army Plaza in central Brooklyn, announces the next phase of Building Strong Community Networks — a catalyst for promoting critical change and inclusive civic and cultural engagement in Brooklyn. Building upon a planning process that began in fall 2010 and the award-winning community initiatives already in place at the Heart of Brooklyn cultural institutions, Building Strong Community Networks will include a comprehensive public value ... Read the Full Story
The London Ceramic Fair 14th January 2012
Approximately twenty of the UK’s top dealers in 18th and 19th-century British pottery and porcelain will be exhibiting at The London Ceramic Fair on Saturday 14th January, 2012. The fair is open to the public between 11am – 4.30pm, and situ…
