http://pressroom.prlog.org/JohnPalmerArt/About John Palmer Art - Artist John Ross Palmer is a contemporary American abstract artist based out of Houston, Texas. He is the Founder of the Art Movement of Escapism which is devoted to forever destroying the stereotype of the struggling artist. http://www.prlog.org/12135312-art-gallery-hosts-2nd-annual-palmers-prestigious-ladies-luncheon.htmlA hallmark of Artist John Ross Palmer's successful career is to constantly honor those that have given him support. On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, he hosted a VIP luncheson at his Art Gallery to give thanks to his Prestigious Ladies.Fri, 10 May 2013 16:58:46 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12135252-john-ross-palmer-announces-joe-mendietta-as-2013-escapist-artist.htmlJoe Mendietta of Houston, Texas was officially named as a member of John Ross Palmer's Escapist Mentorship Program on May 4, 2013. Palmer's Art Movement of Escapism aims to forever destroy the stereotype of the struggling artist.Fri, 10 May 2013 15:21:09 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12120656-john-palmer-art-kicks-off-support-for-wits-with-superb-art-unveiling.htmlInternationally acclaimed Artist John Ross Palmer kicked off support for his 2013 Charity of the Year, Writers in the Schools, with an inspired art unveiling on April 13, 2013 at the John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:28:39 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12114565-john-ross-palmer-presents-artwork-to-writers-in-the-schools.htmlArtist John Ross Palmer was inspired during April, National Poetry Month, to gift his 2013 Charity of the Year, Writers in the Schools, an original piece of artwork inspired by his paternal great-grandmother's historic and landmark poetry...Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:29 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12106538-escapist-artist-presents-portrait-to-president-george-hw-bush.htmlEscapism Founder John Ross Palmer orchestrated a meeting of 2013 Escapist Lee E. Wright with President George H.W.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:01:15 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12074750-artist-john-ross-palmer-takes-escapism-to-pagosa-springs-colorado.htmlEscapism Founder John Ross Palmer recently hosted a successful art unveiling in the snowy paradise of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Palmer lectured to students, donated to a worthy charity and inspired local art collectors on his fun journey.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:18:31 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12073761-john-palmer-fine-art-exhibits-successfully-at-the-2013-la-art-show.htmlJohn Palmer Fine Art of Houston, Texas has been successfully showing at international art fairs since 2009. The infamous "anti-gallery" brought an A-Game to the LA Art Show in January 2013, gaining record-breaking sales and scores of new collectors.Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:42:33 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12068193-john-ross-palmer-announces-the-2013-escapist-artists.htmlArtist John Ross Palmer's Escapist Mentorship Program is a grassroots, entirely-free effort to forever destroy the stereotype of the struggling artist. Going into its landmark fifth year, the Founder of Escapism proudly announces the 2013 Escapists.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:33:39 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12062289-john-palmer-art-names-writers-in-the-schools-as-its-2013-charity-of-the-year.htmlOver his 15 years as a professional artist, John Ross Palmer has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity through his donation of funds, art, time, hard work and promotion. He has now named his 2013 Charity of the Year, WITS.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:46:03 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12054725-john-palmer-art-hosts-glamorous-afternoon-evening-of-escapism.htmlJohn Ross Palmer hosted his historic annual events, An Afternoon & Evening of Escapism, in October 2012. These events feature the graduation ceremony of the current class of Escapist Artists and the gallery's most star-studded event on the calendar.Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:56:03 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12054037-the-john-palmer-art-gallery-studio-hosts-hilarious-2012-collectors-night.htmlArtist John Ross Palmer has a tradition of honoring his cherished art collectors each September with an amazingly fun, exclusive Collectors' Night at his Historic Heights Art Gallery that features a rousing game of John Ross Palmer Jeopardy.Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:31:40 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12054025-john-palmer-fine-art-to-exhibit-at-2013-los-angeles-art-show.htmlEscapism Founder Artist John Ross Palmer and his husband Ryan Lindsay will take their art gallery, John Palmer Fine Art of Houston, Texas, to exhibit for a second consecutive year at the 18th Annual Los Angeles Art Show.Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:45:36 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11933022-artist-john-ross-palmer-unveils-jerusalem-2012-art-series.htmlLast weekend the John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio in Houston, Texas unveiled Palmer's Jerusalem 2012 Art Series to much positive fanfare from his art patrons and enthusiasts.Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:55:35 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11917938-john-palmer-art-gallery-studio-hosts-fundraising-reception-for-ann-johnson.htmlArtist John Ross Palmer & his husband Attorney Ryan Lindsay have endorsed Ann Johnson, Democratic Candidate for Texas House District 134. On June 26th they hosted a fundraising reception for Johnson in their home and art gallery.Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:40:40 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11902840-artist-john-ross-palmer-completes-2012-study-abroad-trip-to-israel.htmlContemporary American abstract artist John Ross Palmer travels to a new international city once annually to complete an historic art series. For 2012, he traveled to Israel to complete the Jerusalem 2012 art series.Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:10:20 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11896184-artist-john-ross-palmer-attends-2012-tel-aviv-gay-pride-parade.htmlContemporary American abstract artist and world traveler Artist John Ross Palmer was honored to attend the 15th Annual Tel Aviv Gay Pride Parade on June 8, 2012.Sun, 10 Jun 2012 07:33:19 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11885403-the-john-palmer-art-gallery-studio-hosts-league-of-women-voters-2012-rising-stars-launch-party.htmlIt was a tremendous honor for the John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio to host the 2012 Rising Stars Launch Party for the Houston League of Women Voters. The business of John Palmer Art and the League are both committed to improving Houston.Sun, 27 May 2012 15:07:09 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11881766-artist-john-ross-palmer-appears-in-morgan-spurlocks-new-documentary-mansome.htmlIntensely-masculine Artist John Ross Palmer was overwhelmingly flattered, in a manly way, to be featured in Supersize Me Director Morgan Spurlock's latest cutting-edge documentary, Mansome.Tue, 22 May 2012 19:49:28 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11872134-gathering-of-escapists-1st-annual.htmlOn May 5, 2012, the John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio hosted the 1st Annual Gathering of Escapists. Escapist Artists from the inaugual 2009 class to the present class mixed, mingled and visited with Palmer's top art collectors.Thu, 10 May 2012 19:46:49 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11871948-palmers-prestigious-ladies-luncheon-1st-annual.htmlArtist John Ross Palmer honored acclaimed ladies of Houston, Texas by presenting them with a John Ross Palmer custom handbag at a spectacular luncheon at the legendary Tony's. Palmer's Prestigious Ladies Luncheon was on May 1, 2012.Thu, 10 May 2012 17:15:16 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11857999-asap-allergy-clinic-signs-on-as-2012-2013-john-palmer-art-corporate-sponsor.htmlHouston, Texas-based allergy clinic, ASAP, has signed on to be the exclusive Corporate Sponsor for John Palmer Art for the next two calendar years. The sole owner of ASAP, Dr. D. Lynn Dickens, is a major collector of John Ross Palmer original art.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:18:31 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11824332-goodwill-of-houston-names-john-ross-palmer-as-featured-artist.htmlEscapism Founder, Artist John Ross Palmer, is thrilled to announce that he has been named the Featured Artist at the Fiesta-themed Goodwill Gala to take place at the River Oaks Country Club on April 21, 2012 in Houston, Texas.Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:21:34 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11824297-john-ross-palmer-uptown-is-unveiled-at-bb1-classic.htmlHouston Artist John Ross Palmer has partnered with the chic women's clothing boutique BB1 Classic in Houston's Uptown Park to unveil a new line of artfully-inspired retail items including scarves, handbags and furniture.Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:48:16 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11803757-john-palmer-art-names-heifer-international-as-its-2012-charity-of-the-year.htmlArtist John Ross Palmer has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Houston-area charities through his donation of art, time, promotion and personal funds. In 2012, he has named a Charity of the Year and will support it through 2012.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:59:09 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11800765-john-ross-palmer-announces-the-2012-escapist-artists.htmlIn its fourth year, there were a record number of applications for John Ross Palmer's Escapist Mentorship Program--from all over the globe. After a written application and interview phase, five amazingly-talented artists were selected.Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:52:42 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11799978-john-palmer-fine-art-successful-at-2012-los-angeles-art-show.htmlJohn Palmer Fine Art of Houston, Texas took its amazing art pieces to the prestigious Los Angeles Art Show as a first-time exhibitor and achieved great success. The gallery's program highlighted Palmer's Art Movement of Escapism.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:33:52 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11742570-john-ross-palmers-evening-of-escapism-presents-first-annual-vallone-award.htmlThe Fourth Annual Black Tie Gala at the John Palmer Art Gallery & Studio on October 15, 2011 was a wild success. The evening featured live entertainment by Kofi and the presentation of the First Annual Vallone Award to the Douglas Family.Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:32:22 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11741821-fox-news-ainsley-earhardt-selects-winning-fcc-essay.htmlArtist John Ross Palmer will visit a Place of Worship during his 2012 study-abroad adventure thanks to the winning essay selection by Fox News Correspondent Ainsley Earhardt.Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:04:17 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11599204-john-palmer-art-names-outreach-united-as-2011-charity-of-the-year.htmlHouston-based 501(c)(3) non-profit Outreach United has been named 2011 Charity of the Year by John Palmer Art. Palmer is a renowed artist whose Art Movement of Escapism is devoted to destroying the stereotype of the struggling artist.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:56:40 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11566152-artist-john-ross-palmer-meets-irelands-minister-for-children-frances-fitzgerald.htmlOn June 8, 2011, Artist John Ross Palmer of Houston, Texas met Ireland's Minister for Children, Frances Fitzgerald at Leinster House in Dublin. Palmer presented the Minister with a portrait of her he created to be included in his next book, Faces.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:33:36 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11543067-john-ross-palmer-creates-2011-international-art-series-in-dublin-ireland.htmlFrom May 31, 2011 to June 9, 2011, Artist John Ross Palmer of Houston, Texas traveled to Dublin, Ireland for his annual art study-abroad adventure. He created a unique eleven-piece series that was inspired by the historic city.Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:29:17 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11541363-kanaly-trust-is-2011-corporate-sponsor-for-john-palmer-fine-art.htmlKanaly Trust, a private wealth management company based in Houston, Texas, has aligned with Artist John Ross Palmer by becoming his Houston Heights Art Gallery's Corporate Sponsor for 2011.Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:38:33 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11541326-john-ross-palmer-serves-as-sole-juror-for-2011-michigan-fine-arts-competition.htmlAbstract artist John Ross Palmer of Houston, Texas was honored to be selected and serve as the sole juror for the 2011 Michigan Fine Arts Competition.Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:17:30 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10668712-palmer-silkwood-to-exhibit-at-nave-museum-summer-2010.htmlAbstract painter John Ross Palmer and mosaic artist Chris Silkwood have been selected for a collaborative art exhibit at the Nave Museum in Victoria, Texas during the Summer of 2010: July 16, 2010 to August 29, 2010.Sat, 08 May 2010 18:12:09 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10663917-john-palmer-fine-art-has-wild-success-at-art-chicago-2010.htmlFor the second year in a row, John Palmer Fine Art Gallery from Houston, Texas has had an incredible and successful showing at the international fair of contemporary and modern art, Art Chicago.Wed, 05 May 2010 20:42:05 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10460328-john-palmer-christoher-brown-successfully-launch-the-art-of-meaningful-living-in-2009.html2009 marked the launch and highly successful release of The Art of Meaningful Living, the self-help meets coffee table collectible book written by author Christopher Brown with original artwork by John Palmer.Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:43:48 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10459470-john-palmer-fine-art-exhibits-at-3-international-art-fairs-in-2009.html2009 put an exclamation point on the meteoric rise of the career of Houston, Texas-based abstract artist John Palmer when his fine art gallery was accepted and showcased at Art Chicago, Art Toronto and the Red Dot Fair Miami.Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:12:02 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10277681-artist-john-palmer-selected-for-the-my-houston-campaign.htmlAbstract painter John Palmer is humbled to be included with other native sons and daughters of the Space City including Beyonce Knowles, Hilary Duff, A.J. Foyt, Clay Walker and Chloe Dao in the My Houston Campaign.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:07:48 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10277425-artist-john-palmer-will-return-to-skopelos-island-greece-in-september-2009.htmlAbstract painter John Palmer will return to hone his monoprintmaking skills at the Skopelos Foundation for the Arts on Skopelos Island, Greece before returning to Houston, Texas to unveil the amazing new works at a black tie affair in October 2009.Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:59:55 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10242122-exploring-escapism-and-the-art-of-meaningful-living-christopher-brown-and-john-palmer.htmlOn the evening of May 21, 2009, the John Palmer gallery and studio in Houston, Texas featured speaker psychotherapist Christopher Brown to discuss the Art of Meaningful Living.Fri, 22 May 2009 17:17:01 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10224028-marc-chagall-and-john-palmer-bringing-art-to-the-masses.htmlThe John Palmer gallery and studio of Houston, Texas has held the first in a series of private discussions on art with a select small audience and a featured speaker. The first discussion featured Deborah Norsworhy of Lafayette, Louisiana.Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:18:42 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10217014-finding-your-inner-peace-john-palmer-art-hosts-group-meditation-lead-by-tibetan-monk.htmlContemporary American abstract artist John Palmer constantly tries to improve himself through life experience like bikram yoga and positive imagery. For this reason he has hosted a group meditation event at his Houston Heights art gallery and studioTue, 14 Apr 2009 17:49:28 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10193289-houston-artist-john-palmer-honors-texas-through-art.htmlOn Saturday March 21, 2009, artist John Palmer will showcase his Texas art series at his 1218 Heights Boulevard Gallery & Studio. Palmer, a fifth generation Texan and a third generation Houstonian has created a visually spectacular collection.Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:09:46 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10189988-houston-artist-john-palmer-brings-escapism-to-new-orleans.htmlOn Saturday March 7, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Houston artist John Palmer will showcase his latest abstract works at Ariodante Gallery, 535 Julia Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Silkwood's mosaic tile artwork will be displayed.Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:38:35 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10186575-all-the-presidents-heads.htmlArtists David Adickes and John Palmer will host a revolutionary private art opening at Palmer’s Heights Studio and Gallery located at 1218 Heights Boulevard on Saturday, February 21, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:40:00 GMT