Jerry Goldstein

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced upcoming programming, including a new series of public art pieces: 202021: a new constellation; Le Patin Libre, part of the Pittsburgh Dance Council Series and much more! 

The Waukesha Civic Theatre will display the work of Tom Smith from October 9-November 19, in the Waukesha State Bank Art Gallery. There will be a reception on Saturday, October 26, from 4:30-6:30 pm.

On May 19th, the legendary and groundbreaking group, WAR, will release their first new studio album in 20 years, titled EVOLUTIONARY, on Far Out Records/UMe.

On May 13, the legendary and groundbreaking group, WAR, will release their first new studio album in 20 years, titled EVOLUTIONARY, on Far Out Records/UMe.

Jerry's Artarama, a national retailer of art supplies and materials headquartered in Raleigh, has announced a partnership with Australian acrylic paint maker, Matisse Derivan, to host a contest for applicants to create their own paint colors through Sunday, March 30. One grand prizewinner will be chosen to receive a trip for two to Australia. For more information on contest details, rules and terms and conditions visit www.jerrysartarama.com keyword search: create your color. All color swatches will be posted to Facebook to be voted on by the Jerry's Artarama fan community. Ten colors will be chosen based on Facebook votes and another ten will be chosen by an in-house jury. The top 20 finalists will be announced on April 20. Once announced, the 20 finalists will undergo an additional round of judging where top five finalists will be announced Wednesday, April 23. The top five finalists will have their paints created by Matisse Derivan to be sold exclusively on the Jerry's Artarama website. The bestselling color after twelve months will win a grand prize trip for two to Australia. Quotes: 'If you have ever wondered why paint companies don't already make a color and you constantly find yourself mixing on your own palette, than this contest is right up your alley,' says Mike Marchetta, director of marketing for Jerry's Artarama online division. 'We are excited to get the online community involved and to see what new paint colors are created. This is a great opportunity for your work to be sold through a national retailor and win the trip of a lifetime to Australia!' New Media Content: Jerry's Artarama Blog: http://www.jerrysartarama.com/blog/ Jerry's Artarama on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JerrysArtarama Jerry's Artarama on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JerrysArtarama Jerry's Artarama on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/jerrysartarama/ Details: - Voting begins April 4, 2014; top 20 finalists will be announced on April 20, 2014, top five finalists will be announced on April 23, 2014. About Jerry's Artarama: Jerry's Artarama is a national retailer of arts materials and supplies headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., with 15 physical locations throughout the United States and an online store. Jerry Goldstein opened the first Jerry's Artarama in Long Island, N.Y., in 1968 with the goal of offering quality discount-priced products to established artists. Jerry believed in treating customers like family, a tradition that still continues. Today, Jerry's offers more than 70,000 top-quality art materials at direct savings - as much as 75 percent off traditional retail on products from the industry's leading art manufacturers, as well as Jerry's own exclusive product lines via the online retail store, art supply catalog and Jerry's Artarama Superstores. In addition, Jerry's Artarama serves as an artist resource by offering instructional workshops, new art supply demos and special art-related events, including the Art of the Carolinas Tradeshow, an annual event held in Raleigh. For more information, visit http://www.jerrysartarama.com.

The World of Art Showcase (WOAS), an international art show dedicated to exhibiting talented artists and creating a community where artists have direct access to their market, has announced the Scott-Free Scholarship Foundation as a beneficiary of the organization's VIP Masquerade Ball, which is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31, in Raleigh. As part of the event, artists and twin brothers Orlando and Eduardo Javier Garcia of Havana, Cuba, will have their donated work showcased. Eduardo and Orlando gained recognition in the US after Deborrah J. Gruder, executive director of the Scott-Free Scholarship Foundation, spoke with them about the foundation and its efforts to send at-risk youth to summer camps. Upon learning of the mission, the brothers generously donated a 14-piece signed collection of their work, called 'VIDA,' to help U.S. children via the foundation. During the World of Art Showcase, which is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1, through Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Raleigh Convention Center downtown, Eduardo and Orlando will speak about their photography, their creative process, and the origin of the series they generously gifted to the Scott-Free Scholarship Foundation. They also will get a chance to mingle with artists from around the world. Quotes: 'My brother and I have always made an effort to use our talent to benefit children who could use the support of a friend,' said Orlando Garcia Garcia. New Media Content: World of Art Showcase Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/worldofartshowcase World of Art Showcase Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/worldofartshow About World of Art Showcase: The World of Art Showcase (WOAS), sponsored by Jerry's Artarama, is an international art show dedicated to exhibiting talented artists and creating a community where artists have direct access to their market. The inception of WOAS arose from a desire to redefine the role art plays in our society - to get back to the grassroots of what art stands for and to revolutionize the way the art market functions. Aligning its vision with that of the Raleigh Arts Commission in transforming the City of Oaks into the Creative Capital of the South, WOAS will host its inaugural event at the Raleigh Convention Center the first weekend in November. Audience members will have an opportunity to attend receptions, artist lectures, panel discussions, live art demonstrations and more. For more information on the World of Art Showcase, please visit http://www.worldofartshowcase.com or call (919) 232-6551. To purchase tickets, please visit http://worldofartshowcase.ticketleap.com/. About Jerry's Artarama: Jerry's Artarama was founded in 1968 when Jerry Goldstein opened his own art supplies and materials store in Long Island, N.Y., introducing discount pricing to budding and established artists. Jerry believed in treating customers like family, a tradition that still continues. Today, Jerry's offers more than 70,000 top-quality art materials at direct savings - as much as 75 percent off traditional retail on products from the industry's top art manufacturers, as well as Jerry's own exclusive product lines via an online retail store, art supply catalog, and Jerry's Artarama Superstores. In addition, Jerry's Artarama serves as an artist resource by providing instructional workshops; new art supply demos; and special art-related events, including the Art of the Carolinas Tradeshow, an annual event held in Raleigh, N.C., Jerry's Artarama's corporate headquarters. For additional information, please visit http://www.jerrysartarama.com. About The Scott-Free Scholarship Foundation: The Scott-Free Scholarship Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit based in Raleigh, N.C., that sends at-risk children on summer camp adventures around North Carolina, Virginia and beyond. Scott-Free is able to achieve its mission by applying for grant money from other organizations, soliciting free or reduced camp slots from participating camp partners, and accepting in-kind and monetary contributions made by like-minded people and organizations. For additional information, please visit http://www.scott-free.org.

The World of Art Showcase (WOAS), an international art show dedicated to exhibiting talented artists and creating a community where artists have direct access to their market, has announced that Joseph and Sharon DiGiulio will exhibit their works at the inaugural event Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 500 S. Salisbury Street. The DiGiulios, married professional artists, will display pieces that demonstrate their years of experience and expertise in acrylics, collage, mixed media and encaustic through their presentations at the showcase. Joseph DiGiulio is a professional abstract painter from Raleigh and is the educational accounts manager and executive artist for Jerry's Artarama, a leading retailer for artist materials and a sponsor of the WOAS. He has a degree in art education and a minor in sculpture from East Carolina University and previously worked in the textile screen printing industry and owned a printing business that catered to clients including Philip Morris, Pepsi Cola, Adidas and Banana Republic. He offers free art lessons online and has produced eight DVDs highlighting his teaching skills in abstract painting and product usage. An award-winning artist, Joseph has most recently produced large-scale abstract acrylic paintings that reflect his use of color, line, shape and texture. Joseph's recent installations are located at Duke Raleigh Hospital and the PNC Plaza building in downtown Raleigh. As a cancer survivor, he produces art with the expression of color and dynamics that capture the success of his recovery. Sharon DiGiulio is an award-winning artist and instructor. She holds a degree in fine and applied arts with a concentration in printmaking from Central Michigan University and has worked as a graphic designer. She began painting 13 years ago and mainly works in acrylic and collage. In addition, she enjoys experimenting with mediums and processes, including taking photographs, sewing, making stamps, and creating papers and fabrics to use in her projects. For more information on Joseph and Sharon DiGiulio and the work they will exhibit at the WOAS, visit the WOAS website. Quotes: 'We are very excited to have Joseph and Sharon DiGiulio join us at the WOAS this year,' said Samantha Velkoff, WOAS director. 'They are integral members of the local art community, and we look forward to viewing their displays at our inaugural event.' New Media: World of Art Showcase Facebook Page World of Art Showcase Twitter Page About World of Art Showcase: The World of Art Showcase (WOAS), sponsored by Jerry's Artarama, is an international art show dedicated to exhibiting talented artists and creating a community where artists have direct access to their market. The inception of WOAS arose from a desire to redefine the role art plays in our society - to get back to the grassroots of what art stands for and to revolutionize the way the art market functions. Aligning its vision with that of the Raleigh Arts Commission in transforming the 'City of Oaks' into the 'Creative Capital of the South' WOAS will host its inaugural event at the Raleigh Convention Center the first weekend in November. Audience members will have the opportunity to attend receptions, artist lectures, panel discussions, live art demonstrations and more. For more information about the World of Art Showcase please visit http://www.worldofartshowcase.com or call (919) 232-6551. To purchase tickets please visit http://worldofartshowcase.ticketleap.com/. About Jerry's Artarama: Jerry's Artarama was founded in 1968 when Jerry Goldstein opened his own art supplies and materials store in Long Island, N.Y., introducing discount pricing to budding and established artists. Jerry believed in treating customers like family, a tradition that still continues. Today, Jerry's offers over 70,000 top quality art materials at direct savings - as much as 75 percent off traditional retail on products from the industry's top art manufacturers, as well as Jerry's own exclusive product lines via an online retail store, art supply catalog and Jerry's Artarama Superstores. In addition, Jerry's Artarama serves as an artist resource by providing instructional workshops; new art supply demos; and special art-related events, including the Art of the Carolinas Tradeshow, an annual event held in Raleigh, N.C., Jerry's Artarama corporate headquarters. For additional information, please visit http://www.jerrysartarama.com.

The World of Art Showcase (WOAS), an international art show dedicated to exhibiting talented artists and creating a community where artists have direct access to their market, has announced that Carol Joy Shannon will be a featured artist at the inaugural event Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 500 S. Salisbury Street. A Raleigh-based painter, Shannon is expected to bring a local flare to the showcase. Shannon's work has been displayed at multiple local venues, including the North Carolina Museum of Art, the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, N.C., the Raleigh Art Commission's Miriam Preston Block Gallery and the United Arts Council of Raleigh, as well as in public and private collections throughout the U.S., Europe and Brazil. She is a founding member of the ChromaZones, a group of 12 regional abstract artists who create several large-format, collaborative works each year to raise funds benefiting local nonprofit groups. She is also a member of Visual Art Exchange and the Durham Art Guild, and participates in several significant juried art festivals every year, including Raleigh's Artsplosure. Shannon's latest project is titled 'City Series' and depicts large, colorful, architectural abstracts that convey the memories and images she has gleaned while living in various locations throughout the world. She is currently creating a foundation to utilize this project in conjunction with major U.S. cities to raise funds for organizations serving the hungry and the homeless. For more information on Shannon and the work she will exhibit at WOAS, visit the WOAS website. Quotes: 'We are extremely excited to have Carol Joy join us at the WOAS this year,' said Samantha Velkoff, WOAS director. 'Her colorful pieces will be a great addition to the many works of art featured at our inaugural event, and we look forward to having Carol Joy present for the showcase.' New Media: World of Art Showcase Facebook Page World of Art Showcase Twitter Page About World of Art Showcase: The World of Art Showcase (WOAS), sponsored by Jerry's Artarama, is an international art show dedicated to exhibiting talented artists and creating a community where artists have direct access to their market. The inception of WOAS arose from a desire to redefine the role art plays in our society - to get back to the grassroots of what art stands for and to revolutionize the way the art market functions. Aligning its vision with that of the Raleigh Arts Commission in transforming the 'City of Oaks' into the 'Creative Capital of the South' WOAS will host its inaugural event at the Raleigh Convention Center the first weekend in November. Audience members will have the opportunity to attend receptions, artist lectures, panel discussions, live art demonstrations and more. For more information about the World of Art Showcase please visit http://www.worldofartshowcase.com or call (919) 232-6551. To purchase tickets please visit http://worldofartshowcase.ticketleap.com/. About Jerry's Artarama: Jerry's Artarama was founded in 1968 when Jerry Goldstein opened his own art supplies and materials store in Long Island, N.Y., introducing discount pricing to budding and established artists. Jerry believed in treating customers like family, a tradition that still continues. Today, Jerry's offers over 70,000 top quality art materials at direct savings - as much as 75 percent off traditional retail on products from the industry's top art manufacturers, as well as Jerry's own exclusive product lines via an online retail store, art supply catalog and Jerry's Artarama Superstores. In addition, Jerry's Artarama serves as an artist resource by providing instructional workshops; new art supply demos; and special art-related events, including the Art of the Carolinas Tradeshow, an annual event held in Raleigh, N.C., Jerry's Artarama corporate headquarters. For additional information, please visit http://www.jerrysartarama.com.

This year marks the 13th annual Art of the Carolinas Art Materials and Exhibition Trade Show once again in Raleigh North Carolina. Art of the Carolinas, an international exposition of artist materials and techniques for artists, instructors, students and hobbyists, puts Raleigh, NC on the map every November as it graces the art community with workshops, discounts and product demonstrations. Jerry's Artarama, Raleigh's premiere art supplier, will host the annual event Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 8, 2013-November 10, 2013 at the Hilton North Raleigh (3415 Wake Forest Road). Workshops begin on Thursday, November 7, 2013 and run through Sunday, November 10, 2013.

Jerry's Artarama, the premier art supply company founded 45 years ago to serve the art community with fine art supplies at a discount prices, announces its exclusive sponsorship of the Summer 2013 issue of Inspired, an online quarterly fine arts magazine presented by ArtistsNetwork.com, a property of F+W Media, Inc., publishers of The Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Artist, Pastel Journal, Drawing, Southwest Art and North Light Books.