Merwin's Art Shop

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

How to create an Instagram carousel

Instagram has changed how you choose carousel images.

10 Things You Should Never, Ever Pass Up at Antique Shops

Thursday!  Self Portrait Painting with Galen Pittman

Learn one of the most difficult aspects of portrait painting- capturing the likeness of one’s self. Observing and recording the subtle intricacies that define an individuals unique characteristics are the tools one needs to create an accurate portrait<br>The understanding of value, color and their importance as essential components in mastering the art of portrait painting will also be strongly emphasized in this course<br>This is…

To Revamp A Mental Health Hospital, Steal Ideas From The Art Galleries

Hospital Rooms is a London-based project that connects artists with mental health facilities in need of a redesign.

Art & Antiques: Top 10 collectibles for value

My expertise and education allows me to spot valuable objects overlooked by most appraisers. In many homes, I have found $25,000 worth of valuables already overlooked.

7 Ways Art Galleries Can Help You Build a Successful Career

Over the last several years, there's been a growing sense among some artists that art galleries may be waning - that the business model may not work anymore. The internet and large art shows and festivals have provided artists new opportunities to display and sell their artwork directly to collector

"A Few of My Favorite Things" art exhibition coming soon

“I’ve always had more of an interest in art than academics.”

What's your favourite work of art? York Art Gallery wants to know...

IS there a book, work of art, film, piece of music or building that has really changed your life, or brought you up short and stopped you in your…

How to get your work in an art gallery

Before figuring out how to approach art galleries, attend as many art gallery openings &amp; show as you can. All you can do is introduce yourself to the gallery owners &amp; curators. Get familiarized with local gallery painting stories along with up &amp; comers. They make great conversation starters. Try to be cordial, but remember

For Many Art Dealers, 'Selling' Is A Dirty Word (But Not For Young Collectors)

Older collectors often want to keep their art forever, which is good for an artist's long-term career. Younger collectors are more commercially driven, and that can have ripple effects.

Question & Answers: What is the purpose of an art exhibition?

Six local artists and curators go deep on a seemingly simple question.

Could virtual reality be the future of art exhibitions?

With Cappasity, all you need to ‘visit’ a museum is a VR headset and hardware

‘Ooh look, the gift shop’: how to do an art gallery properly

When an art gallery comes alive with a light-sound performance

The Long and Short of It is a compelling, immersive, visual-sensory production

Learn how the Bauhaus Movement influenced design history. Art Gallery

Learn how the Bauhaus Movement influenced design history with its emphasis on theory and practice as taught by the masters. The timeless principles of Bauhaus design still hold up and to this day the iconic Bauhaus style inspires graphic designers all over the world.

Donate Blood, Fix Up an Art Gallery, and Other Ways You Can Help Clean Up After Sandy

Owning Mom on How to Pull Off a (Subtle) Sports Theme

Feeling down? Hit up an art gallery online for a rapid mood boost

For some people, wandering around a gallery or museum to ponder over a Picasso, revel in a Rembrandt, or find meaning in a Magritte can boost their mood and improve their well-being. But is the same true for viewing art online? New research says that it is.

Going to art galleries, museums and concerts this many times linked to living longer

Cultural activities help to get people moving and combats loneliness, the authors said.