Art Business News back issues from May 2003:
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Wine art uncorked: as evidenced at recent shows, wine-themed art has exploded in popularity and has collectors thirsty for more.
May 01, 2003; Lyons, Jessica ... Wine is art, as vintners will quickly point out, and these days, wine art is everywhere. Artists have been painting wine as long as growers have been fermenting grapes. But art dealers, publishers, artists, collectors and, indeed, anyone who attended Artexpo and DECOR expo this year will ...
Original art sales achieve varied success: like the rest of the art market, the sale of original art is hitting both high and low notes due to the economy, the war and the job market. (Special Report).
May 01, 2003; Tarateta, Maja ... When it comes to original art, three words classify the current market to dealers, publishers and gallery owners: patient, precise and pricey. "In general, business is down with dealers. But plenty are doing record sales" said Scot M. Levitt, director of the Fine Arts ...
This summer, think outside the box. (From The Editor).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003; Keller, Julie ... DEAR READERS, I just finished writing my letter to the readers of our very first Design Directions, the exciting result of a new collaboration between Art Business News, Framing Business News and Hotel & Motel Management magazines that is included with this month's issue and ...
Words of thanks. (Letters).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... I thought I would take a moment to thank you for an excellent publication. We look forward to receiving ABN each month and find it a very valuable source of information on the latest trends, supplies, etc. Keep up the good work. <Pre> Lyn Gianni Gianni Design Studio </Pre> ...
A word on artist's proofs. (Letters).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003; Bettina ... As an artist who sells limited-edition giclee prints, I find the use of APs kind of misleading. They are not more valuable--they are part of the same edition. APs that I, as the artist, receive are really different color variations for me "to approve," hence the term "proofs." I select the ...
Corrections.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Please note the correct spelling Of Todd Pohlman's name. It was spelled incorrectly in the April Spotlight on Hamburgh Productions LLC. Also, the correct phone number for March's Emerging Artist Hayley Tolkin is (310) 451-1016. The screen shot of the newly designed ...
Bentley Publishing collects for AFC. (news).(Art and Framing Council)
May 01, 2003 ... WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--Bentley Publishing Group will begin collecting funds on behalf of the Art and Framing Council and will also make matching donations to the council to further encourage its customers to participate. Tens of thousands of dollars in revenues should flow to the council in ...
Pujol book, Alvar portfolio released. (news).(Decorative Expressions Inc.'s Fie Art Division offers pook on Ramon Pujol)
May 01, 2003 ... ATLANTA--The Fine Art Division of Decorative Expressions Inc. has released a new hardbound book on the life and most recent artwork of Catalonian painter Ramon Pujol. Titled Reflections, the book features images of more than 50new paintings and a critical essay written by Dr. Janice Simon, ...
Brown Barn signs Ton Dubbeldam. (Up Front).(signs distribution agreement)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... CARMEL, Calif.--Brown Barn Publishing has signed a publishing and distribution agreement with Dutch artist Ton Dubbeldam. This will involve the distribution of originals and the reproduction of several images as limited editions on canvas. Dubbeldam often chooses themes that ...
Old World Prints and Graphic Arts Unlimited has new owners. (Up Front).(Lonnie Lemco, Scott Elles)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... RICHMOND, Va.--John and Kathy Wurdeman, formerly the owners of Old World Prints Ltd. and Graphic Arts Unlimited, have sold their business to Lonnie Lemco and Scott Elles. The Wurdemans purchased Old World Prints Ltd. 14 years ago (the business was 17 years old at the time) and grew the ...
Oppenheimer releases new '50 Best' prints. (news).(Kenyon Oppenheimer Editions launches new collections)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... CHICAGO--Kenyon Oppenheimer Editions has released nine new "50 Best" collections as part of its exclusive partnership with Chicago's Field Museum. Through a partnership forged with the museum in 1999, Kenyon Oppenheimer has undertaken the mission to replicate an extensive representation of ...
Spotlight on Coastal Publications. (news).(Company Profile)
May 01, 2003; Lo, Kevin ... BALDWIN HARBOR, N.Y.--Coastal Publications founded in 2000 to publish the realistic, ocean-themed artwork of artist Daniel Pollera, who is also the company president. But Coastal Publications was a company that almost never got off the ground because its artist nearly gave up his artistic ...
GLM forms partnership with ACID.(George Little Management LLC, Anti Copying in Design)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--George Little Management LLC (GLM[R]) has formed a partnership with ACID (Anti Copying in Design) to prevent copyright infringement at its trade shows. Beginning with this month's edition of SURTEX[R], ACID will provide exhibitors in GLM-managed events with intellectual ...
Bruce McGaw publishes images for Matisse-Picasso exhibition.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... WEST NYACK, N.Y.--Bruce McGaw Graphics recently published four new images to accompany "Matisse Picasso," an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art's current Queens, New York location. The show, which documents the rivalry and inspiration between Matisse and Picasso, runs through May 19. ...
ACME presents new fine art collections.(ACME Animation Archives )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... BURBANK, Calif.--ACME Animation Archives presented several new fine art programs at Artexpo New York in March. The company partnered with 20th Century Fox to launch a new collection of fine art photography from the 20th Century Fox Photo Archive. Included in this collection are officially ...
Old World Prints Ltd signs Laura DeNardo. (news).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... RICHMOND, Va.--Old World Prints Ltd. has signed Laura DeNardo, a Maryland-based artist who specializes in black-and-white photography. The first works to be released are a series of ...
Blazing releases Packard boxed print set. (news).(Blazing Publications)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... GREENWICH, R.I.--Blazing Publications has released Anne Packard's "Seven Images of Solitude," a boxed set of seven limited-editions prints. The prints are a series of 11-by 14-inch giclee prints on Somerset watercolor paper with a spot acrylic coating on each image. The edition size is 125 ...
Washington Green signs Dion Salvador Lloyd. (news).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... STAFFORD, Texas--Washington Green has signed artist Dion Salvador Lloyd and introduced a new collection of his work. "Into the Light" and "Ray of Light" will be the first two editions offered. Each is a limited-edition giclee on paper or ...
California landscape artist John Vickers dies. (news).(Brief Article)(Obituary)
May 01, 2003 ... VALLEJO, Calif. -- Watercolor, abstractionist and landscape painter John "Jack" Vickers, 80, died in March following an extended illness. A native of Livermore, Calif., and a resident for more than 50 years in Vallejo, Vickers was renowned within the community as both an educator and ...
Wild Apple introduces two new artists. (news).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... WOODSTOCK, Vt.--Wild Apple has added two new artists to its stable of more than 90 artists. Suzanne Shelton creates her whimsical works using flowers, seedpods, grasses and wild foliage. Her original relief sculptures are mounted on watercolor paper and photographed. Jodie Sinclair creates ...
Frey Norris Gallery opens in San Francisco. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... SAN FRANCISCO--Raman Frey and Wendi Norris have opened the Frey Norris Gallery. Located on Geary Street downtown, the gallery aims to show primarily representational work by American artists. Said Frey, "After reviewing more than 1,000 submissions, we selected 10 featured artists who ...
White Street Gallery opens in Red Bank. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... RED BANK, N.J.--Bill Quinn, formerly of Art Matters, and Fred Davies, of Big League Marketing, have opened the White Street Gallery. The gallery features original oil paintings from 1850 to 1950 by American, ...
Exit Art opens in new space. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK--Exit Art is a group with a mission to create and present exhibitions and programs that explore the diversity of cultures and voices that continually shape contemporary art and ideas in America. The ...
Carmel Art Festival celebrates 10th anniversary. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... CARMEL, Calif.--The 10th-annual Carmel Art Festival will be held May 15 to 18 to celebrate Carmel's artistic tradition that provides a cultural and educational experience for the local community and visitors. Carmel-by-the Sea boasts more than 100 galleries, and many of them participate by ...
[S.sup.2] Art Group opens Entertainment Galleries. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES--[S.sup.2] Art has opened Entertainment Galleries, a new fine art gallery at the original Farmer's Market at 3rd and Fairfax in Los Angeles. To celebrate the grand opening in February, the American Film Institute and Entertainment Galleries presented an exhibition of ...
Washington Green Art Partner Program adds U.S. dealers, set to exceed 2003 goals. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... STAFFORD, Texas--Washington Green continues to attract new U.S. Art Partners throughout the country, according to Gregory Editions, the U.S. distributor for the Washington Green line. The company exceeded its goal for new Art Partners in 2002, attracting more than 200 dealers to the ...
Gallery owners celebrate one year mark. (gallery News).(Allentown Art and Frame )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... ALLENTOWN, N.J.--Though Allentown Art and Frame has been in business for more than 20 years, Earl and Cecilia Simmins recently celebrated their first anniversary as owners. "This has ...
Axelle Fine Arts opens San Fran gallery. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... SAN FRANCISCO--Axelle Fine Arts, a New York-based art publisher and gallery chain, has opened a new, 3,000-square-foot gallery in Union Square. "The 130- by 22-foot corridor space is perfect for an art gallery," said Bertrand Delacroix, company president. Axelle Fine Arts ...
Scottsdale Gallery hosts charity benefit. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Hopkins' Fine Art and Furnishings recently hosted its annual artists' reception and charity benefit. During the reception, the gallery held a silent auction to benefit the Assistance League of Phoenix. The Assistance League received all sales from the silent auction and ...
Fifth-annual Camano Island Studio Tour features 23 art studios and open galleries. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... CAMANO ISLAND and STANWOOD, Wash.--Twenty-three studios and galleries will be open to the public Mother's Day weekend for the fifth-annual Camano Island Studio Tour. The studios and galleries will have art on display and for sale. During the tour, 47 local artists will ...
How Original! Art announces call for entries. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.--How Original! An Art Gallery has announced a call for entries for its summer art exhibit, "Kitschy Kitschy Kool!--Pink Flamingos and Other Kitsch." The show will premier June 1 and run through Aug. 31. Gallery owner Loretta Alvarado said, "As I was driving ...
Tang Dynasty to host Bill Mack in Beijing. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... BEIJING, China--The Tang Dynasty Art Group of Las Vegas and Beijing will be the exclusive agent for sculptor Bill Mack in China at its new gallery in Tiananmen Square as part of a gala exhibition sponsored by The Chinese National Museum in Beijing. The museum has already dedicated a ...
Lopez-Mata named sales director for CFM Gallery. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK--Michael Lopez-Mata has recently been named director of sales for CFM Gallery by owner Neil Zukerman. Lopez-Mata joins the team at CFM after having worked as senior art consultant at Axelle Fine Arts Galerie Soho. "Neil and I both believe strongly in presenting artists ...
William & Joseph Gallery introduces ARTOMAT. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... NEW ORLEANS--A new feature at the William & Joseph Gallery is the ARTOMAT, a retired cigarette vending machine converted to vend miniature, original works of art. ARTOMAT, created in 1997 by two artists calling themselves "Artists in Cellophane," recreates antique cigarette machines into ...
Contemporary gallery opens in Chelsea. (gallery News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK--A new contemporary gallery devoted to the work of emerging artists, ZieherSmith Inc., has opened at 531 West 25th Street in New York's Chelsea gallery ...
Missionary Arts Gallery opens online. (.com News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... FRESNO, Calif.--The Missionary Arts Gallery, an online gallery and publisher featuring original works out of Nigeria, France, China and the United States, is open for business at www.missionaryarts.com. According to company officials, the site was built with the vision to support ...
New site offers mailing list tools for galleries. (.com News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... VALLEJO, Calif.--A new trade Web site, www.ArtMailingLists.com, is a low-cost resource for direct-mail and e-mail lists for visual fine artists, art galleries and art organizations. According to company officials, the focus of the promotional lists are for artists, galleries and resellers ...
Wind River Studios announces dealer program. (.com News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... CHEYENNE, Wyo.--Wind River Studios has announced a new Authorized Dealer Program available to art dealers and gallery owners through www.artworkoriginals.com. The program allows dealers to acquire original artwork by more than 400 artists. Dealers have online access to an archive of more ...
Images.com partners with Corbis Collection. (.com News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK and SEATTLE--Corbis (www.corbis.com), a leading provider of photography and fine art to creative and editorial clients worldwide, now includes illustrations and photography from the collections of Stock Illustration Source and Graphistock, which are two collections featured on ...
Bridgeman grows catalog, launches new site. (.com News).(Bridgeman Art Library)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... LONDON--The Bridgeman Art Library, a source of fine art images, has doubled its fine art image Web catalog and launched a new site at www.bridgeman.co.uk. According to company officials, the new site makes fine art even more accessible to creative professionals, and the expanded ...
Alan Bean, Greenwich Workshop support troops. (Tribute News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... SHELTON, Conn.--Recently, a U.S. Army Special Force officer wrote to the Greenwich Workshop requesting the donation of a print of astronaut and artist Alan Bean's "Straightening Our Stripes" for display in the company's team room after the explosion of the space shuttle Columbia in ...
Somerset releases Presidential Prayer Team commissioned work. (Tribute News).(Art2See unveils Ron DiCianni art work)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... HOUSTON--Art2See, a division of Somerset House Publishing, has released "Praying for Peace" by Christian artist Ron DiCianni. "Praying for Peace" was originally commissioned by the Presidential Prayer Team in October 2002. This presidential portrait depicting America's Christian heritage ...
Artist remembers Israeli astronaut. (Tribute News).(Elie Benzaquen release tribute to Ilan Ramon)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... OTTAWA, Canada--Artist Elie Benzaquen recently created a painting in memory of Ilan Ramon, Israel's first man in space who died in the Columbia space shuttle disaster. He also released a lithograph edition of the work. Benzaquen presented the Ambassador of ...
Artexpo 2003: new art, new partnerships and a silver anniversary. (Show News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... International Artexpo New York returned to the Jacob Javits Convention Center Feb. 27 to March 3 with its 25th-anniversary show. The show featured more than 500 exhibitors who carried the work of thousands of artists. And, in spite of the looming threat of war and the continually faltering ...
Exhibitor quotes. (Show News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... "Overall, the show was successful for our company. We met a lot of great prospects and received tons of positive feedback for the art we represent. We are working on a couple of projects that resulted from this year's show." <Pre> Clair Liu Innovations Art Group Inc ....
Acrylic sculpture. (Trend Watch).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... * Acrylic Sculpture Sculpture is always a prominent part of Artexpo New York--just look at the popularity of the sculpture garden. But this year, acrylic sculpture seemed to dominate the sculpture landscape. From Michael Wilkinson's ...
Texture and thick embellishment. (Trend Watch).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... * Texture and Thick Embellishment Unlike on the fashion runways, thin was not in at Artexpo. Heavily textured paintings and thickly embellished fine art prints ...
Florals. (Trend Watch).(Florals Flowers at Artexpo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... * Florals Flowers have always inspired artists and are always a fixture on the floor of Artexpo. This was again the case this year, but 2003 was marked by some unique takes on the subject. The colorful prints and paintings ...
Wine, wine, wine. (Trend Watch).(Thomas Arvid launches trend)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... * Wine, Wine, Wine Though artists have often found inspiration in the classic, gentrified subject of wine, Thomas Arvid launched a major art trend two years ago when he debuted at Artexpo with his super-realistic paintings of wine. Now, it seems wine is everywhere. Of course, Arvid's booth ...
Paintings of Provence and Tuscany. (Trend Watch).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... * Paintings of Provence and Tuscany The stunning landscapes of Provence and Tuscany are always inspirational, with their gorgeous flowers, incomparable light and calming sun. They are particularly appreciated by Artexpo goers in the chills of March in New York City, and several exhibitors ...
Animation. (Trend Watch).(Artexpo highlights )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... * Animation The Animation Pavilion, located down the 1200 aisle of Artexpo, was indeed a hit. From attendees lining up to watch art students paint a live model in the Linda Jones Enterprises booth to the new items at the Animated Animations booth, Artexpo ...
Whimsical, escapist art. (Trend Watch).(Michael Godard Fine Art featured at Artexpo)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... * Whimsical, Escapist Art It seems that the war on terror, the war in Iraq and the building tension throughout the Middle East have left collectors with a need to escape the struggles of the every day with whimsey and fun. Sales were brisk in the ...
Attendee quotes. (Show News).
May 01, 2003 ... "It is always a successful show for us to attend every two to three years. We met new contacts for vendors and renewed old friendships and contacts. As usual the show was well organized and relatively easy to get around." <Pre> Alan K. Avery Trinity Gallery, Atlanta </Pre> ...
Special sections & events. (Show News).
May 01, 2003 ... This year, Artexpo New York featured several exciting sections that made th is "must-attend" event even more irresistible. A popular stop on the show floor was at the Rising Stars booth, where the three winners from the Rising Stars contest were treated to a complimentary booth. "Our goal ...
Art New York preview party. (Party Hot Sheet).
May 01, 2003 ... Almost 2,000 collectors, gallery owners and art fans flocked to the invitation-only Opening Night Preview of Art New York, which was held at the ...
Fine Art Forum party. (Party Hot Sheet).
May 01, 2003 ... To celebrate its second-annual event, the art publishers who participated in the Fine Art Forum at the Metropolitan Pavilion hosted an industry event. Galleries, publishers and other members of the industry flocked to the event ...
Axelle trade party. (Party Hot Sheet).
May 01, 2003 ... After the doors of the Javits Center closed on Thurs., Feb. 27, exhibitors and attendees headed to the ...
Debbie Brooks cocktail reception. (Party Hot Sheet).
May 01, 2003 ... Debbie Brooks' Original Handbag Collection was unveiled at a cocktail reception at b'lo on Thurs. Feb. 27. Miss Universe 2002 ...
McGaw Foundation (Fri). (Party Hot Sheet).
May 01, 2003 ... On Fri., Feb. 28, the McGaw Foundation hosted its annual fundraising gala to benefit charities assisting people with AIDS and HIV. Held at Bridgewaters ...
Animation party. (Party Hot Sheet).
May 01, 2003 ... Animation industry members took their party from the 1200 aisle of Artexpo to ...
Thomas Arvid Fine Art party. (Party Hot Sheet).
May 01, 2003 ... Thomas Arvid Fine Art hosted a wine tasting reception at where else but a ...
Seminars. (Show News).
May 01, 2003 ... Each year, Artexpo's seminar program offers attendees and consumers alike valuable educational tools on pertinent topics affecting the art industry. This year's conference schedule was no exception, as the show staff gathered a roster of top experts in the field to speak about key industry ...
ACC (Artist Copyright Coalition). (Organization Update).
May 01, 2003 ... * On March 2, the ACC (Artist Copyright Coalition) held a meeting to review the progress the organization has made during the past few months and during the New York shows. Robert Sher of Bentley Publishing Group reported that infringers had been found and stopped through the ACC's ...
Art & Framing Council. (Organization Update).
May 01, 2003 ... * The Art & Framing Council met Feb. 26, and members were updated on the council's ongoing consumer and trade public relations efforts. B.J. Adler from the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers gave a presentation about ...
DECOR expo New York. (Show News).
May 01, 2003 ... NEW YORK--Expectations were far from high as the art and framing industry embarked on the 2003 New York trade show season. With war looming and heightened terror alerts, industry members were concerned. But like the predicted snowstorm that never materialized, neither did a weekend of ...
