Wednesday 06 May 2009 at 12:22 pm
by
Lynn Marmitt
Where does the work of outsider artists fit into the art world? First, some general background information about these artists is important to establish. Some outsider artists were prisoners who used art not only as a means of expression but also as a pastime. Others were patients in mental treatment facilities usually possessed with the same motivation mentioned above. They tended to be elderly and isolated and surrounded by the fear of oncoming death.
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Wednesday 06 May 2009 at 10:23 am
Friday 3rd to Sunday 12th July 2009
An Arts Festival? In Sydenham? Whatever were they thinking of?
But this tiny corner of South East London has a great heritage of art, music & literature. French Impressionist Camille Pissarro lived and worked here, as did Sir George Grove, compiler of the famous musical dictionary. Booker Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro also lived in Sydenham. More recently, the area has been home to the prestigious Sydenham International Music Festival, which for over ten years has showcased performances by renowned classical musicians from the UK and abroad.
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Wednesday 06 May 2009 at 09:37 am
Where? Decorah, Iowa
Join us to celebrate the spirit of Norway! In 2009, Nordic Fest will celebrate its 43rd anniversary. Since 1967, over 1 1/2 million visitors from throughout the country have attended our festival. Be our guest at the 43rd Annual Nordic Fest July 23-25, 2009. Your whole family will enjoy delicious food, traditional crafts, a colorful parade, lively entertainment, and our Saturday night torchlight parade and fireworks.
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Wednesday 06 May 2009 at 09:04 am
Festival Date: June 27 – July 5, 2009
Location: Kutztown Fairgrounds * Kutztown, PA
The best examples of Pennsylvania Dutch and early American folk art and crafts are found in the outstanding works of 200 of the nation’s most skilled artisans. Included in this year's festival will be fine furniture, miniatures, pottery,clothing, musical instruments, hand-painted art, iron ornaments, weavings, brooms, baskets, florals, hex painting, jewelry, leather, cut paper art known as “scherenschnitte,” Pennsylvania German calligraphic writing called "fraktur", beeswax candles and more.
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Wednesday 06 May 2009 at 05:58 am
Where? 28848 Tramm Rd. N., Reardan, WA
When? Classes start Monday August 24 ending Friday August 28 with the outdoor show August 29 & 30 from 10am - 4pm
We are already gearing up for our 13th Annual Outdoor Quilt Show & Folk Art Sale, August 29th & 30th with classes beginning Monday, August 24th – 28th. We are ready to fill your week with a wonderful slate of teachers making their way towards the barn, capping the week with our outdoor quilt show and folk art sale on Saturday and Sunday. 2009 teachers include, Jo Morton, Kim Diehl, Lynda Hall of Primitives by Lynda, Barri of Bareroots and sister Cheri of Wednesday’s Best and Maggie Bonanomi, a Buggy Barn staple.
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Tuesday 05 May 2009 at 08:47 am
Tole Painting is a celebrated folk art, which decorates metal and wooden objects. Teapots, Coffeepots, tables, chairs, and chests, including hope chests, toy boxes and jewelry boxes find a new lease of life with a touch of Tole painting. Toleware is painted tinplate. Also called "japanned-ware," it originated in the Orient, spread to Europe and then to America where it reached a height of popularity in the nineteenth century.
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Tuesday 05 May 2009 at 08:04 am
Pennsylvania German art is a distinctive folk style transplanted by European immigrants who settled in southeastern Pennsylvania. Characterized by the bold use of color and motifs that emphasize birds, flowers, and elaborate decoration, Pennsylvania German art was nurtured on the isolated farms where those settlers made their homes.
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Friday 01 May 2009 at 09:10 am
The FedEx Global Education Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is currently requesting proposals from artists wishing to display work in their gallery. The Center is a hub of international and educational activity and on average hosts well over 1,000 people each week, including members of the University community (students, faculty and staff), local community and visitors from around the world.
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Folk Art for the Fun of It