Art is mind and heart and touch as much and more than it is mere instrument, technique - without which however it cannot exist at all.
Bernard Berenson
Definitely for the lover of fine art, this section offers information about the arts, including art exhibits, museums, ballet and other dance, classical music, opera, and theater.
http://www.albrecht-kemper.org/
One of the Midwest's finest American art museums is in St. Joseph, Missouri. The Albrecht-Kemper is home to an extraordinary group of colonial portraits, rich holdings of American landscapes as well as distinguished examples of American Impressionism and post-Impressionist artists of the Boston School. The museum also features work by important 20th century artists and a growing contemporary collection.
One of the most famous artists of the late 20th century, Andy Warhol's work has influenced an entire generation of fine artists. This site is part of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburg, and features Warhol images and biographical information.
ArtCity is a fine arts multimedia production company that provides Web space to various galleries. Their diverse collection includes glass-blowing, tattooing, sculpture, and more.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/firstpage.html
Everything you always wanted to know about this museum. Includes information about exhibits and collections, the history and layout of the museum site, publications and press releases, gift shop items, and Institute membership information.
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is the largest museum in the western world devoted to the arts and cultures of Asia. The Asian's world-class permanent collections represent over 40 Asian countries spanning 6,000 years of history.
Features the work of over 200 artists (mostly contemporary) divided into categories such as Haitian, Southwest, Amazon, and Folk. Nicely designed and easy to navigate.
http://www.big.com/ae/lnk4.htm
Hundreds of diverse links to art-related Web sites.
A thorough overview of this Indianapolis museum, its programs, its special events, and its art offerings.
Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye, and the eye through the mind. As the sun colors flowers, so does art color life.
John Lubbock
The Museum of American Folk Art, located in New York City, is dedicated to exploring the diversity of American culture as expressed through folk art. At their site you'll find scanned images of art and artist information, and you can learn about the museum's educational programs and subscribe to Folk Art Magazine.
With text descriptions in both French and English, this well-designed site showcases this large gallery housing the Canadian national art collection.
A fascinating look at history through portraiture. This site features many scanned images of portraits of famous individuals and groups, including portraits of all 41 United States presidents.
http://www.si.edu/newstart.htm
Whether you're interested in its museums, tours, events, or shops, you'll find lots of Smithsonian information at this site. Very well organized!
This site makes the photographic offerings of the Smithsonian available online. Browse the contents, or search a huge library of photographs by keyword.
This site has lots of scanned images of modern artwork from many different galleries (mostly in Texas) available to view online. You can search by artist, gallery, or category.
An information site for this touring classical dance company. Includes performance schedules, photos, and information about the ballets performed and the dancers in the company.
http://www.recruitex.com/dancex/
http://www.panix.com/~twp/dance/dicty.htm#top
Two different glossaries of ballet and dance terms.
http://www.novia.net/~jlw/index.html
A personal Web site devoted to classical ballet. A lot of good stuff here, including an "Electric Ballerina" with short QuickTime clips illustrating ballet steps and movements.
http://www.thepoint.net/~raw/dance.htm
A collection of over 2000 links to dance-related Web sites (classical ballet and modern dance).
Highlights of the current print issue of Dance Magazine, plus links, reviews, and editorials.
I have no desire to prove anything by dancing. I have never used it as an outlet or a means of expressing myself. I just dance. I just put my feet in the air and move them around.
Fred Astaire
alt.arts.ballet
rec.arts.dance
USENET newsgroups where you can discuss all facets of dancing as a performing art. Alt.arts.ballet focuses on ballet only, while rec.arts.dance is more general.
http://www.ens-lyon.fr/~esouche/danse/dance.html
A French site listing many dance companies' home pages, including European pages that it may be difficult to find information about in the United States.
Samples from the current issue, plus a library of back issues to peruse and writers' guidelines for article submissions. A great resource for any dance instructor.
http://www.recruitex.com/dancex/
An interactive newsletter for dancers, including articles by professionals from all corners of the world and information about upcoming auditions.
http://www.ens-lyon.fr/~esouche/danse/ballets.html
An alphabetical list of ballets, including composers and brief descriptions.
An alternative arts news magazine based in Buffalo, New York but nicely enough done for national distribution. Includes sections for poetry, theatre, fiction, jazz, galleries, and film.
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/artsedge.html
Sponsored by the Kennedy Center. This site provides links and information dealing with arts education for K-12 students and their teachers.
http://hyperlink.com/E0020/yJE229wZNlYD3iPYF6nEVqMvF6+8ewZP/muse/milton.htm
An online magazine devoted to the creative arts, music, cinema, books, dance and theatre.
We are a federal agency that supports learning in history, literature, philosophy, and other areas of the humanities. We fund research, education, museum exhibitions, documentaries, preservation, and activities in the states.
http://www.allianceforarts.org/
A comprehensive calendar of arts performances and exhibits in the New York City area, created by the Alliance for the Arts and is made possible by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs & American Express Company.
http://www.netroplex.net/~allegro/
The home page of a performing group dedicated to understanding historical perspectives and using past traditions with period instruments to recreate the musical heritage of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
A large online store where you can order almost any classical recording currently in print.
rec.music.classical.performing
rec.music.classical.recordings
USENET newsgroups discussing the composition, performance, and enjoyment of classical music.
A point-of-entry into a wide array of informational files about classical music, as well as links to other interesting web sites. Includes a CD buying guide, composer data, reviews, and more.
http://www.culturekiosque.com/klassik/index.htm
An online magazine for classical music fans, including articles, performer and composer interviews and biographies, reviews, and schedules. Some articles in both French and English.
http://www.e-universe.com/lmfhome/
A non-profit group dedicated to promoting the composition and performance of contemporary classical music.
Information for fans and friends of the New York Philharmonic, including educational guides, historical information, ticket information, and news releases.
http://www.alaska.net/~hweaver/opera-index.html
An endearingly personal site at which an opera lover has recorded his impressions about opera performances from 1988 to the present.
http://plaza.interport.net/nycopera/
Information and current schedules for the world-famous New York City Opera. Includes performer biographies.
http://www.culturekiosque.com/opera/index.htm
An online magazine for opera fans, featuring performer interviews, articles, schedules, and reviews of performances and recordings.
http://www.classical.net/music/operalnk.html
A page containing many links to opera and vocal resources all over the Internet, including pages for individual performers.
What matters it if they do forget the singer, so they don't forget the song. Frances Watkins Harper
http://musicinfo.gold.ac.uk/index/opera2.html
http://www.fsz.bme.hu/opera/companies.html
Two different lists of Opera companies and opera/voice-related sites.
http://www.fsz.bme.hu/opera/main.html
A searchable database providing information about "what's playing" at opera houses all around the world.
http://rick.stanford.edu:/opera/main.html
An opera information server. Here you can get detailed information, including performance histories, synopses, libretti, discographies, pictures, and more on any of a small but rapidly growing number of operas, plus pointers to many other opera servers.
It takes great passion and great energy to do anything creative, especially in the theater. You have to care so much that you can't sleep, you can't eat, you can't talk to people. It's just got to be right. You can't do it without that passion.
Agnes George DeMille
http://www.escape.com/~theanet/AisleSay.html
"The Internet Magazine of Stage Reviews and Opinion." Reviews, reviews, and more reviews of stage productions all over the United States and Canada.
http://piano.symgrp.com/playbill/
The electronic version of the famous print publication, focusing primarily on Broadway and Off-Broadway theatres. You can purchase tickets online, read reviews, and learn about the stars behind the top productions. A very good site with a strong content offering.
Information about the Washington D.C.-based Shakespeare Theatre, including upcoming performances, cast bios, job listings and internships, and acting classes.
http://www.theatre-central.com/
More for theatre professionals than for theatre-goers, this site includes casting call announcements, a theatre journal with editorials and reviews, resource lists, and show schedules for theatres all over the United States.
Selected articles from the print version of the highly-respected magazine for behind-the-scenes theatre professionals, including lighting, sound, and production designers and costume and makeup professionals.
http://e-zone.e-z.net:80/~holoway/teaj.html
If you have ever wondered when to clap (or when not to), when to stand, when to throw flowers, or how to express displeasure with a performance politely, this page is for you. Full of useful advice for the theatre-goer.
