Art Business News back issues from May 2001:
The Art and Framing Markets Survive Struggling Economy.
May 01, 2001; PLUMMER, ROBERT ... Leaders in the art and framing communities remain positive in the face of widespread economic downturns Has the economic downturn seen in the fourth quarter of 2000 and the first quarter of 2001 knocked the art community back a step? With a plunging NASDAQ, slumping consumer ...
Artexpo NY Weathers Storm, Breaks Attendance Records.
May 01, 2001; KELLER, JULIE ... Organizers, exhibitors and attendees of the 23rd edition of the country's largest art show report strong sales and impressive attendance figures NEW YORK--As Artexpo exhibitors packed up their booths, tallied their sales receipts and propped up their weary feet on the eve of ...
Capitalize on Spring Fever to Boost Sales.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001; KELLER, JULIE ... DEAR READERS, Here in New York, the cold weather is slowly disappearing, the trees are getting their leaves and the city seems to be awakening. The streets are once again crowded with New Yorkers hoping to enjoy the warm spring weather. This seems to be the case ...
Letters.
May 01, 2001 ... A NOTE OF THANKS I picked up a copy of the March issue of Art Business News while attending this year's Artexpo New York, and I want to thank you and tell you how much I appreciate your professionalism and care you took in the design of the layout and placement of my new ...
Art Takes Wing in Los Angeles With Angels and Billboards.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001; MEYERS, LAURA ... LOS ANGELES--Art has taken wing throughout Los Angeles this spring, with painted angels bringing forth messages of charity, whimsy and spirituality, while a separate museum-sponsored public billboard project created a new framework for the general populace to experience cutting edge ...
Up Front.(British wildlife artist Vanessa Jayne)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Wild Apple Signs Wildlife Artist Vanessa Jayne WOODSTOCK. Vt.--Art publisher and licensing company Wild Apple recently signed British wildlife artist Vanessa Jayne. Her series of four African animal families appears in Wild Apple's Spring 2001 edition of re: Source, a supplement ...
GPA Grows, Issues Standards for Quality.(Giclee Printers Association)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... SPECIAL REPORT--The Giclee Printers Association (GPA), a business-orientated group of printers who have common manufacturing procedures and produce quality giclee prints, is growing and has established a nine-point standard and official logo for its member printers. According ...
Spotlight On Aviram Art Gallery.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001; KELLER, JULIE ... FAIR LAWN, N.J.--As a new resident of Fair Lawn, N.J., Isaac Aviram and his family are a long way from home. In September, Aviram expanded his Tel Aviv, Israel-based business, Aviram Art Gallery Ltd., to the United States with A&E Fine Art in an effort to meet the growing demand for his ...
NEWS briefs.
May 01, 2001 ... Deljou Introduces New Series from Mia Stone ATLANTA--Deljou Art Group recently released a new series from one of its veteran artists Mia Stone. The series, entitled "Familia," features striking, elongated figures placed against vibrant red, green and yellow backgrounds. ...
Artexpo and DECOR Expo Time Mean Party Time in the Big Apple.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... NEW YORK--Attending the spring shows in the Big Apple isn't all business for the exhibitors and attendees of Artexpo New York and DECOR expo--New York. It is also a time for long-time friends and colleagues to get together and party. For most people, the days didn't end with the ...
Three New Artists Signed by Fingerhut Group Publishers.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--Fingerhut Group Publishers Inc. has agreed to distribute the work of Sergey Smirnov, Gwen Peine Toomalatai and the updated works of Colleen Ross. "We expect to publish prints on canvas for Smirnov and Ross by the end of the year," stated Allan Fingerhut, ...
Hogue Publishing Signs New Artists, Opens New Galleries, Introduces `City of Lights' Series.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... HONOLULU--The year 2001 has been a busy one for Hogue Publishing. Most recently, artists Damian Elwes, Jean Henry, Ron Mondz and Chris Barela have joined the Hogue Publishing family, and "City of Lights," a new series from Al Hogue, has been introduced. The company has also opened ...
Martin Lawrence Opens New Orleans Gallery.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... GREENWICH, Conn.--Martin Lawrence Galleries, a division of Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts, has opened a new fine art gallery in New Orleans. This brings the number of Martin Lawrence galleries to nine. The gallery in New Orleans is the third gallery to pen since Chalk & Vermilion acquired the ...
Greenwich Workshop Publishes Terpning Book.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... SHELTON, Conn.--This month, the Greenwich Workshop Press will publish Howard Terpning: Spirit of the Plains People. His first book, The Art of Howard Terpning, published in 1992, featured a ...
1451 International Launches Licensing Program.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Irvine, Calif.--1451 International, which holds five exclusive worldwide licenses with the Vatican Library, recently announced the launch of their Vatican Library Collection Licensing Program. The program offers licensing opportunities for product developers in such categories as fine art, ...
Meisner Galleries Sign Ward Elicker and Valery Vetshtein.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... FARMINGDALE, N.Y.--At Artexpo New York in March, Meisner Galleries debuted the work of sculptor Ward Elicker and painter Valery Vetshtein. "If the show sales are any indication of the market reaction and acceptance of our new offerings, they are going to quickly become important ...
Discovery Gallery Signs Salvatore Principe and Stephen Hay.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... BETHESDA, Md.--Discovery Galleries recently signed artists Stephen Hay and Salvatore Principe and successfully debuted their work at Artexpo New York in March. "We're very excited about our two new artists," said company President Booth Harris. "We look forward to what is going ...
New Era Publishing Signs Ernesto Rodriguez.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... AUSTIN, Texas--New Era Publishing recently signed artist Ernesto Rodriguez to a long-term publishing contract. Under the terms of the agreement, New Era will publish Rodriguez's work as limited-edition giclees and prints while Grand Image Ltd. of Seattle will continue to publish and ...
Media Arts Launches Masters of Light Galleries.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... SAN JOSE, Calif.--Media Arts Group Inc. recently announced the launch of its new retail chain of fine-art galleries, entitled Masters of Light Galleries. Masters of Light Galleries are multi-artist retail stores that feature the art work of Media Arts artists, including Thomas ...
Grand Image Releases New TL Lange Images, Signs Ashley Collins.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... SEATTLE--Grand Image Ltd. has released six new limited-edition giclees on paper from artist TL Lange. This release marks the first time Lange's work has been reproduced as giclees. "TL Lange is a phenomenally gifted artist who is, perhaps, the most exciting emerging artist of ...
School of Visual Arts Celebrates `Sopranos' Hit Man Castelluccio.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... NEW YORK--Federico Castelluccio was recently feted at Sal Anthony's in Little Italy to celebrate the naming of a New York School of Visual Arts Scholarship in honor of his body of work, both as an artist and actor. Castelluccio is known by many fans as Furio on HBO's hit series ...
Porter Design Signs Painter Laureate Elizabeth Blackadder.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Porter Design has announced the release of 12 new botanical watercolor prints by Scottish artist, Elizabeth Blackadder. According to the company, the exclusive introduction of Blackadder's pictures into its art catalog ranks among its most exciting news to date, as ...
Yakov Smirnoff Debuts Paintings at Artexpo.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... NEW YORK--Yakov Smirnoff took a step from his designation of "famous Russian comedian" toward "famous Russian artist" at Artexpo New York in March. Smirnoff, who taught art in Russia before immigrating to the U.S. and finding success as a comedian and actor, exhibited a group of original ...
Colville Artists Tapped for Top-Rated Art Shows.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... TORRANCE, Calif.--Colville artists Daniel F. Gerhartz and Sharon Burkett Kaiser have recently been tapped for several top shows. Gerhartz was one of 70 artists who recently participated in the Masters of the American West show at the Gene Autry Museum ...
TEFAF 2001 Presents Quality Work, Feels Black Monday's Impact.(The European Fine Arts Fair)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001; MICHAUD, PAUL ... MAASTRICHT, Germany--From its start in 1988, TEFAF, which stands for The European Fine Arts Fair, has always been synonymous with quality. Seasoned show attendees and exhibitors say there are few mediocre works here. Indeed, if TEFAF attracts buyers from most of the major international ...
International Vintage Poster Fairs Are Thriving.(Southern California International Vintage Poster Fair)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001; MEYERS, LAURA ... SANTA MONICA, Calif.--From $300,000 Toulouse-Lautrec posters to $400 Russian movie posters, the 3rd Annual Southern California International Vintage Poster Fair, held in Santa Monica in January, had something for collectors of all stripes. "It's really like walking into a ...
DECOR expo--New York: Art at Pier 94 Receives Mixed Reviews.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001; SILBERMAN, VANESSA ... NEW YORK--This year's DECOR expo--New York boasted something new--a pavilion dedicated entirely to fine and decorative art at Pier 94. The organizers of DECOR expo, who acquired art21 Productions last year, hoped this move would attract more buyers and generate new revenue. But the reviews ...
Art in Motion Launches Redesigned Web Site.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... COQUITLAM, British Columbia--Art in Motion recently launched its redesigned Web site (www.artinmotion. com) in an effort to bring its art and artists to the forefront and simplify the site. The company found that many of its customers didn't have the latest technology and were ...
Wild Apple Redesigns Web Site.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... WOODSTOCK, Vt.--Art Publisher and licensing company Wild Apple has launched the company's newly redesigned Web site (www.wildapple.com). According to company officials, one year after its first Internet presence, the new site has an entirely new look and feel. The site updates ...
Mill Pond Press Launches Web Site.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... VENICE, Fla.--The Mill Pond Press Companies recently launched a new, informational Web site at www.millpond.com. The site showcases the publisher's new releases and provides information on the company's artists (including a schedule of gallery shows) and product information. All sales ...
Artexpo New York Means Artists.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Artexpo New York wasn't strictly business. The show was also a gathering place for artists to meet their collectors and create new work. Whether molding new sculptures, painting new canvases or even painting directly onto the clothing of willing attendees, creativity was brimming across ...
Framing Business Expo Debuts in NY.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... New to Artexpo this year was a section called Framing Business Expo. Though the section was small, several exhibitors said it has potential. "The majority of exhibitors were pleased with the performance of the inaugural event," said Liza Wylie, Artexpo show director. "Many said ...
Artexpo's Doggie Fashion Show Delivers `Pooch Couture'.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... One of the highlight's at this year's Artexpo was a doggie fashion show, fondly referred to as DFNY (Doggie Fashion Show New York), to benefit a very special cause: the Humane Society of New York. The show featured one-of-a-kind, hand-painted doggie jackets, leashes and collars created by ...
Start With Small Ideas to Build Big Sales.(Panel Discussion)
May 01, 2001; RAPHEL, MURRAY ... A group of seasoned salespeople offers their tips for inexpensive and effective promotions. A few years ago, I sat down with a group of salespeople who sell art to galleries and frame shops and asked them for ideas on improving business in an art gallery. When I looked back at ...
Join Forces with Car Dealers to Drive in Sales.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001; IMBRES, PETER ... Two galleries who partnered with auto dealers found that luxury car enthusiasts also have a passion for art In a tightening economy, it becomes increasingly difficult to successfully target the affluent consumers essential to the long-term success of a gallery. Two enterprising ...
Who Let the Dogs Out?(dogs in art)
May 01, 2001; SILBERMAN, VANESSA ... Whether a lady or a tramp, canine companions have long been a lovable subject for artists. "Sit, doggie sit! Good dog!" This phrase, commonly used by dog owners and enthusiasts alike, is also familiar to a growing number of artists who choose to depict man's best friend in their ...
In the Spotlight But Shining on Its Own Celebrity Art.
May 01, 2001; WATSON, LISA CRAWFORD ... Meet some of today's celebrities who are sharing their fine artistic vision with the world Whether we're collecting movie memorabilia, bidding on Jackie's pearls or pressing our hands into the sidewalk impressions outside Mann's Chinese Theater, Americans demonstrate a constant ...
Collector & Artist Kismet.(fate)
May 01, 2001; WATSON, LISA CRAWFORD ... Collector Kim Williams' home is designed around her love of color, light and Harold Hitchcock's work Kim Williams had never seen a Harold Hitchcock painting. In fact, she had never heard of the British artist who was having a show of his latest acrylics on canvas at the new ...
The Time is Right for Jamaican Art.
May 01, 2001; TARATETA, MAJA ... Art created by the tropical island's mix of cultures is garnering acclaim as more museums, cultural centers and galleries shine a spotlight on it In the United States, said Catherine Amidon, director of exhibitions at the Karl Drerup Art Gallery at Plymouth State College in New ...
trendsetters.(Dorenda Watson)(Lawrence Butcher, Jr.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Dorenda Watson The vivid, moody colors in Dorenda Watson's wildlife paintings help capture the quiet and serene moments in an animal's life that many people never see. Whether working in pencil or oil, her fine draftsmanship gives each animal its own expressive identity. ...
Painting on the Edge.(Texas artist Rod McGehee)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001; LEIBROCK, AMY ... It's been a long journey for Texas artist Rod McGehee, whose distorted, lyrical landscapes pulsate with vivid color Looking at Rod McGehee's vivid, playful renderings of technicolor landscapes and curvaceous buildings, you'd never guess he once made a living painting ...
NEW editions.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... NEW editions is our editors' forum for selecting the latest, most exciting, most innovative releases from publishers, artists and galleries worldwide. We realize this page is important to your business, and we welcome all submissions. Please send your company's new editions to: Vanessa ...
Major Dada and Surrealist Exhibit Opens in Israel.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... At the Israel Museum, a new exhibit presents the museum's first comprehensive exhibition of the Vera, Silvia and Arturo Schwarz Collection of Dada and Surrealist Art, which the museum received as a gift in 1991. The exhibit, "Dreaming with Open Eyes," features more than 750 works by some ...
Pittsburgh Shines with New Light Exhibit.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... At the Carnegie Museum of Art, a new exhibit called "Light! The Industrial Age 1750-1900, Art & Science, Technology and Society" focuses on the era when discoveries about natural and artificial light transformed art as well as everyday life. Featuring more than 300 works by major painters ...
Degas Retrospective Examines Early Collectors.(French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas (1834-1917) is the subject of a new exhibit at the High Museum of Art called "Degas & America: The Early Collectors." According to museum officials, the exhibit is the first to explore the early response to Degas by American critics and collectors ....
Picture Gallery.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. The Pierside Gallery recently held a signing for artist Susan Rios to celebrate the release of her first giclee print "In the Moment.": Joe Rubin, Rios and Wayne Heller. NEW YORK Sharie Hatchett Bohlmann recently received public ...
Diverse Art Communities, Top Show Bolster Chicago's Art Scene.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001; KORFHAGE, ANDREW ... As recently as a generation ago, a visitor to Chicago might have had difficulty locating the heart of the city's art community. Though the River North neighborhood, located just across the Chicago River from the city's downtown "Loop," has been developing into the city's art center for the ...
