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Ambience Productions announces a call to all artists to enter its third annual art contest: The Ambience Art Contest 2010. The contest is run online and attracts entries in all art mediums from artists all around the world.

Just as the world gets more connected interesting phenomenons are taking birth. Now the US and Pakistan have a rare commonality.

Giantprint Pty Ltd has announced that, effective immediately, all photo enlargements and canvas prints will be produced using only papers that are both acid-free and optical-brightener-free.

Ambience Productions announces the release of its new website: Article Xtra; a comprehensive web publishing article and ezine site.

Hidden Shoal Recordings is proud to announce the official release of the eagerly awaited sophomore album by American post-ambient craftsman Wes Willenbring.

Sourcing Items of Fine and Decorative Art Made Easy with Launch of Innovative Global Online Personal Shopper Service for Discerning Interior Decorators

Peter G. James Sinclair, the creator of 'The Cross & The Switchblade - The Musical' has launched a website with the specific purpose of finding a production company in the world who will assist him in taking his musical to Broadway.

It’s not often you get to log onto a movie website when the film hasn’t even been made yet but the quirky creative team behind Cyber Sin the movie has done just that to astounding success.

Homes are usually the most expensive asset any of us will ever attempt to sell. Why is it, then, that so many homeowners are reluctant to spend up to a few hundred dollars on having their home professionally photographed?

Australian Artist & designer, Rosemary Donald releases an inspiring series of ebook projects for beading enthusiasts based on her popular designer jewellery range.

Horror writer Darren G. Burton has decided to give away copies of his novel “Scarecrow” absolutely free in a bold bid to reach a million readers of the book by the end of 2009.

Karl Sietins, owner of Cottages at Monreale, has won prizes in the Bendigo Bank 2009 Calendar Photo Competition.

The 2009 ‘Urban Camp’ organised by Challenge, a network that supports children and families living with cancer, offers cancer patients and their siblings from regional areas the chance to experience the bright lights of Melbourne.

Linda Vario, one of Australia’s most talented and sought after rising stars of the art world, has been invited to exhibit at the world famous Estense Castle Museum in Ferrara, Italy in October and will be the only chosen Australian artist.

The scholarship recipient’s best photos will be published on the National Geographic Channel's website where they will be viewed by thousands of travelers worldwide, offering a chance to work

Bold & Beautiful Photography has just been launched on Queensland’s Gold Coast, with the aim of making professional photography affordable for most budgets.

Ricmedia Guitar! website kicks off late Saturday night amid celebration of designer Richard Breretons family & friends.

The 2009 What Touched My Soul photography competition gives talented amateur and semi-professional photographers the opportunity to exhibit their work and be judged by leading industry professionals, whilst raising awareness of mental health issues.

We would like to introduce you to The Heritage Building Centre. Located just 15 minutes away from the Sydney C.B.D., we have an amazing & eclectic mix of architectural antiques & recycled building materials

Giantprint Pty Ltd, a premium fine-art printmaker specializing in printing high-resolution photo enlargements to poster size, has launched their web store today.

The Australian music label Hidden Shoal Recordings has announced the release of the debut self-titled album by Perth-based multi-instrumental pop quintet Apricot Rail.

Western Australian-made artisan market Made on the Left is planning a full weekend of design goodness at the Hyde Park Hotel from July 25 to 26, 2009 and is calling for stallholder applications from local designers, artists and crafters by June 20.

The Australian music label Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the release of That Time, the new EP by the Craig Hallsworth-led Australian outfit Tangled Star.

Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the release of the debut single by Perth-based multi-instrumental pop quintet Apricot Rail.

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Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the release of the debut album Cradlesongs by American ambient guitarist Sleeping Me.

No it is actually a reborn doll created from a vinyl doll kit, painted to look like a real baby and in many cases you can't tell the eifference between the vinyl kit and a real baby till you look a lot closer. Amazing? Yes they are.

NSW Public Schools showcase their ensembles and artwork in an innoative cross arts collaboration.

Create a d.i.y. musical Work with other students from different schools Work with fabulous experienced tutors Create, collaborate, and perform!!!

This months special is for 10% off EVERY item in my jewelry store! Starts 1st of May.

Stan Korytnyj has completed a seven year painting project exploring the conflict of Christendom and Islam, culminating in a retrospective archive of works to be exhibited at the BDAS Gallery in Bowral New South Wales. (July 9th - July 14th.)

Griffith University design lecturer Dominique Falla has been asked to ‘tag’ 50 people, places and things when she visits Prague in July later this year.

Western Australian illustrator Moira Court was one of six artists shortlisted for the Crichton Award for First-time Illustrators on Tuesday 31 March.

Fremantle Press poet Tracy Ryan won the ABR Poetry Prize worth $4000 for her poem ‘Lost Property’ this month. The win coincides with Tracy’s appointment to the editorial committee developing the Fremantle Press poetry anthology Shorelines 2.

The Australian music label Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the release of Scott Solter Re-Populates The Caribbean, a new EP of tracks by American folk-pop deconstructionists The Caribbean remixed by Scott Solter.

New ART especially created for visually impared people to enjoy with software VOICE and webcam. Black and White ART Show features virtual Graphic ART by SL Artist BuHu Hoobinoo and is LINKED to Gallery with a new PRINT ON DEMAND service.

Sydney, Australia based art market analyst and art critic Nicholas Forrest has announced the launch of a blog dedicated to the Australian art market.

Amid the controversy around Ronald Coles, many owners of works by D’Arcy Doyle, purchased from Ronald Coles and otherwise, have been thrown into doubt over the authenticity of the paintings in their homes, not knowing whom or what to believe.

Seattle sci-f pop genii Hotels have been included on the Music That Matters podcast Vol. 137 produced by wonderful Seattle-based radio station KEXP.

The Australian music label Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the digital pre-release of the album Soundcheck For A Missing Movie by Italian sonic cinematographers HC-B.

The Association for the Blind of WA will make its first commercial foray into audio book publication using Fremantle Press books. Starting with The Last Whale the Association currently has nine Fremantle Press titles in production.

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Australian artist Joni Kamaru features her digital voice as an AUDIO addition to artworks displayed on the virtual 3D world of Second Life. Melbourne Garden Fairies are the Show's theme and Joni's AUDIO tells a story as 'Lil' Pippa'.

The Australian music label Hidden Shoal Recordings is proud to announce an upcoming release by American folk-pop deconstructionists The Caribbean.

The Australian music label Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the release of sophomore album Where Hearts Go Broke by Seattle-based sci-fi pop band Hotels.

Perth, Western Australia; Cologne, Germany. The Australian music label Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the official CD release of Deuxième Bureau, the sophomore album by German minimal electro maestro Jumpel.

MMAPP Band Management and Promotion is re vamping their web site and now accepting a new intake of acts for bookings.

Perth, Australia; Los Angeles, USA. The Australian music label Hidden Shoal Recordings is proud to announce the signing of American ambient guitarist Sleeping Me.

Perth, Western Australia; Cologne, Germany. The Australian music label Hidden Shoal Recordings has announced the digital pre-release of Deuxième Bureau, the sophomore album by German minimal electro maestro Jumpel.

The Burlesque Ball was created in 2005 and coincided with the rise in popularity of Burlesque in Australia, and was the first event of its' kind to showcase Burlesque on such a grand scale.