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The John Michael Kohler Art Preserve opened in June 2021. Part of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center which is in downtown Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the arts preserve encompasses three floors, 37,000 square feet of gallery space, and is located just outside of downtown on 38 acres.

***This post was written using information from Chicago Tribune***. One German student's bargain hunting skills have led to a discovery that would make even the most avid art collector jealous. After purchasing a pullout couch for a mere $215 at a flea market in Berlin, the student found a hidden treasure tucked away inside. A painting worth over 100 times the amount she paid for the sofa was waiting for her within the folds.

***This post was written using information from TIME***. It’s a story that seems too good to be true – a woman buys two large paintings for $9.99 each at a Goodwill store, intending to paint over them, but discovers one of them is worth between $15,000 and $20,000. This is exactly what happened to Beth Feeback in 2012, when she bought what turned out to be “Vertical Diamond” by 20th-century artist Ilya Bolotowsky.

There’s a cultural belief in our country that to be content and respected, you must have a full-time job, a house, a car, the right clothes, and even the right thoughts. But what of the subset of people who live outside the confines of traditional society? One such community of vibrant, colorful, and brilliantly creative people have settled in Imperial County in Niland, California about 90 minutes from Palm Springs.

Attention artists across the United States! The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is accepting original artwork submissions to the 2023–2024 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. The winner will have their artwork depicted on the 2023–2024 California Duck Stamp.

A man is completely baffled after he sees an oil painting of his living room appear in a London art gallery. The incident is described in The Daily Dot. The man who is also a TikToker posted a video of the extraordinary coincidence. In the video, he refers to an Instagram post from the London art gallery where a woman is looking at the painting in question.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., has announced the return of 29 looted antiquities to the people of Greece, in a repatriation ceremony at the Greek Consulate. The ceremony was attended by Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni, Consul General Konstantinos Konstantinou, and Ivan J. Arvelo, Special Agent in Charge at Homeland Security Investigations, New York.

***This post was written using information from abc NEWS***. Thrift store finds can be hit or miss, but for Zachary Bodish of Columbus, Ohio, it was a big hit. Bodish, who often visits thrift stores to look for furniture and art to resell, stumbled upon what he believed to be a reproduction poster of an exhibit of Pablo Picasso's work for just $14.14. Little did he know, the poster was worth much more.

If you enjoy this article, be sure to click "follow" to be one of the first to know when I publish. (PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS) Calling all art lovers on the South Shore! A beloved community favorite is returning and promises to be better than ever! That's right, Plymouth Art on the Green is returning to Plymouth for its 4th year in a row on April 1, 2023.

We visited the massive 33ft tall "Ven a La Luz", which is a public art display in Tulum, Mexico. It is in the jungle and is a very beautiful sight. Take a look!

Colorado Springs: A Haven for Nature Lovers and Outdoor Enthusiasts. Nestled at the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. With its diverse landscape, natural wonders, and abundant recreational opportunities, this city in central Colorado is an ideal destination for those seeking an escape from the urban hustle and bustle. From hiking and mountain biking to rock climbing and kayaking, there's no shortage of activities to keep you busy during your stay in Colorado Springs.

Robert Norman Ross spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, eventually rising to the rank of drill sergeant. The image of a military training instructor barking orders doesn't match the soft-spoken personality he’s known for. But his experience in the military was a big motivation behind his painting career.

***This post was written using information from little things***. Leroy, an 81-year-old resident of Anderson County, South Carolina, is a thrift shop aficionado. He frequents the local Goodwill four times a week and has outfitted his complete house with secondhand goods. In addition to satisfying his own shopping needs, he takes great pleasure in picking up bargains for resale. Because of his passion for antiquities, he uncovered a 1650 Flemish painting with an estimated value of $190,000.

***This post was written using information from HUFFPOST***. A rare and valuable piece of jewelry was discovered at a flea market in 2005. Alexander Calder's necklace, which he designed, was purchased for a mere $15 but now is estimated to be worth $200,000 to $300,000. Calder is famous for his moving sculptures and has also created over a thousand items of jewelry. The necklace is characteristic of Calder's modernist style, with its clean lines, abstract shapes, and shiny silver finish.

Pennsylvania was a state known for its rich history and culture, and one of the best ways to explore that history was through the museums located throughout the state. From art to science, history to technology, there was a museum for every interest in Pennsylvania.

***This post was written using information from THE NEW YORK TIMES***. The recent sale of a teapot in a quiet English cathedral town for £575,000 (around $806,000) has stirred up excitement among art collectors and historians. This seemingly ordinary teapot turned out to be a highly significant piece of art history, attributed to John Bartlam, who produced blue-and-white-decorated soft-paste porcelain at the Cain Hoy factory in South Carolina in the late 1760s. Following archaeological excavations at the site of his factory, scholars have recognized that Bartlam’s porcelain was the first to be produced in America, predating the better-known Bonnin and Morris wares made in Philadelphia from 1770 to 1772.

Katsushika Hokusai's iconic woodblock print, "Under the Well of the Great Wave off Kanagawa," has fetched a record $2.8 million at Christie's auction in New York. The sale of the print hit a new record high, with the winning bid coming from an anonymous telephone bidder.

***This post was written using information from Home and Decor and Greek Reporter***. Are you looking for an artist whose work is both visually stunning and thought-provoking? Look no further than Sergi Cadenas, the Spanish artist whose viral painting has captured the world's attention.

A Florida principal, Hope Carrasaquilla, said that she resigned after being told that she would otherwise be fired after parents' reactions to their children being taught an art lesson which included an image of Michelangelo's statue of David.