Antiques: Housecleaning on a Grand Scale
The Ivory Coast is auctioning most of the contents of its president?s Paris residence, which includes 18th-century antiques and paintings, to raise money to restore it.

Diane Romanello
Sunset Beach - to check out a larger size thumbnail and get expanded research regarding this Diane Romanello art giclee print, click through on the artist label on top of the small size depiction at your left side of this text. Also visit for buying, conservation framing and measurement info for this artists picture. Diane Romanello is one of the top 50 best selling artists and has a multitude of other wall giclee prints similar in style to "Sunset Beach", glance at this artists framed and unframed gallery poster prints.

Andrea Laliberte
New York - to see a full size display of this print as well as examine greater updates relative to this Andrea Laliberte museum art art work, click the artists inscription over the miniature depiction. Also visit for buying, conservation framing and sizing facts for this museum art art work. Andrea Laliberte has many other superb wall prints in addition to "New York", look at the artists guide for for other museum giclees.

Raku: Dancing with the Fire (Mon, Jul 7)
7:00 PM-10:00 PM, Worcester Center for Crafts, Handbuilding Studio, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA
Raku means joy or pleasure and also describes a process of firing pottery that originated in Japan. This class will explore the varied techniques of raku, a fast-fire process in which the ware is pulled red hot from the kiln and placed in a container with combustible materials such as sawdust, leaves, straw or newspaper. Colored slips and a variety of glazes will be used. Participants will partake in all aspects of the firing process. While the emphasis is on firing, forming techniques will also be addressed. All levels are welcome! Limited to 12 students. Cost: Non-Member Fee: $339.00 / Member Fee: $299.00 / Studio Fee: $5.00 Mondays, Wednesdays, through Aug 6.

Chicago-Area Teenager Wins National Art Contest Sponsored by National Geographic Kids and Xeko
Winfield, Illinois, resident Ulises Lopez is the Grand Prize winner of a national drawing contest sponsored by National Geographic Kids magazine and Xeko for an eco-expedition for four to Costa Rica. Ulises and three of his family members will set sail on the National Geographic Expeditions ship Sea Voyager this month.

Steve Thoms
Poppy Field - to view a bigger photo of this print and also go over expanded guidance relative to this Steve Thoms art print image , click the artist name on top of the thumbnail. Get purchasing, conservation framing methods and width and height info for this wall art giclee print. Steve Thoms is one of the top 50 best selling artists and has a large number of other art giclee prints like "Poppy Field", look over this artists framed and unframed gallerie artworks.

From Trash to Auction, Faster Than a Speeding ...Well, You Know
Original comic-book art once wiped up ink spills. Now it pulls in big bucks.