Art Business News back issues from October 2004:
Foreign photography: gaining momentum: museums, expos and economic trends whet appetite for photos from Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa.
Oct 01, 2004; Prisant, Barden ... What is your stand on internationalism? Not politics--photographs. Like U.S. politicians, U.S. photography dealers are increasingly finding it necessary to choose between isolationism and multilateralism, with the latter being the trend. According to Rick Wester, interim ...
Merchandising the holidays: Gallery owners share strategies for selling art during the gift-giving season.(Strategy)
Oct 01, 2004; Janes, Erika Rasmusson ... When Bill Lowe decided to mount an ambitious group show at his 13,000-square-foot Lowe Gallery in Atlanta several years ago, it seemed like a sure plan for a successful holiday sales season. Lowe painstakingly displayed works by 70 different artists and priced every piece at or below ...
Teamwork works.(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2004; Casgar, Susanne ... Every time I return from the Art-expo and DECOR Expo events, I marvel at how many people tirelessly work long hours to bring it all together so successfully. As I reflect on Atlanta, some images come to mind: the choreography of the Shepard Exposition Services staff as they carefully ...
Appreciates public art coverage.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Oct 01, 2004; Silvers, Nicole D. ... I was excited to read the July article, "Public Art Helps Drive Urban Renewal," [by Susanne Casgar, page 54]. Currently, I am working on an urban project, "Art on the Block," in Washington, DC. This ambitious heritage art project is aimed at memorializing the living legends of the ...
Teaching and selling without compromising art.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Oct 01, 2004; Dubrulle, Francoise ... In regards to your editorial in August ["You're a Teacher, Too" by Joe Jancsurak, page 8]: Yes, we have the time to explain the "art basics," but the clients in general are basically uneducated in fine art. And, galleries selling those 90,000 edition prints are not helping the public. One ...
Chicago show is born ... again.(Chicago Contemporary & Classic)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... CHICAGO--The modern and contemporary art fair at Chicago's Navy Pier, May 6-9, 2005, has a new name, "Chicago Contemporary & Classic." CC&C will offer the world's most respected galleries a comprehensive selection of modern and contemporary art, along with antiques and decorative objects ....
Key player is promoted.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... MANCHESTER, VT--Applejack Art Partners announces the promotion of James Meserve to chief executive officer. Meserve previously served as the company president. Jack Appelman, founder of Applejack, is now chairman. "Despite a soft economy over the last several years;' comments ...
Art captures summer memories.(people In The News)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... CANOGA PARK, CA--"End of Summer," by the French master-artist, Joanny, portrays the rich colors and deep hues of the artist's memorable family summer vacation. "About 20 years ago, my family and I went camping on the beaches of L'Escalet, near Saint Tropez. We sailed there in my ...
Iris prints released.(people In The News)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... ATLANTA--Glenmark Editions presents limited edition, iris prints by award-winning, mixed media artist Dennis Campay. His paintings combine European cityscapes with distinctly Southern imagery, using a range of hues. Campay's works present a mixture of Doric columns, porticos, slatted ...
Maryland artist signs.(people In The News)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... WOODSTOCK, VT--Wild Apple Graphics has signed Maryland artist, Susan Webster. Her style reflects Abstract Expressionism, and uses color as an emotion of force. Webster finds her inspiration from the German Expressionists and says, "They show how to portray one's inner self without words ...
Kinuko Y. Craft signs with Duirwaigh Gallery.(people In The News)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... ATLANTA--Kinuko Y. Craft, recipient of more than 100 awards for art and illustration, will now be offering many of the original paintings created during her award-winning, 40-year career through Duirwaigh Gallery of Atlanta. Having been featured on the cover of Time, Life, The New Yorker; ...
Industry embraces doggy lovers.(people In The News)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... VANCOUVER, BC--Today's pets are not only important "family members," they also are often recipients of extravagant gifts, such as designer sweaters, jew elry and gourmet treats as opposed to the old "give a dog a bone." With that in mind, Art In Motion has jumped on the band wagon and ...
FADA presents annual art show.(people In The News)(Fine Art Dealers Association)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES--The Fine Art Dealers Association (FADA) presents the ninth annual Los Angeles Art Show, Oct. 14-17,at the Santa Monica Air Center, with more than 3,000 works for both the starting and established collectors. Sixty art galleries will participate, offering paintings, drawings, ...
Second time around, ridder wins it again.(Milestones)(California Watercolor Association)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... LAGUNA BEACH, CA--The watercolor, "Zebra" by artist Mitch Ridder, was chosen for the California Watercolor Association's 36th Annual National Exhibition and was displayed in the Academy of Art University Gallery, located in San Francisco. "This is my second time in a row to jury ...
Fall supplement now available.(Introducing)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... AUSTIN, TX--New Era's 2004 Fall Supplement Catalog features an array of images from current and newly signed artists. The book is an addition to the existing New Era Publishing 2003/2004 catalog and has been printed on heavy-gloss stock paper, producing vivid colors of the images. ...
Gallery introduces new releases.(Introducing)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... SCOTTSDALE, AZ--The Joan Cawley Gallery announces the release of its latest supplement, "Viva La Vida!," showcasing imagery that reflects the broad range of Hispanic cultures, as well as an extensive collection featuring the"Best of the Southwest." ...
Artist named distinguished art educator.(Milestones)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... SOUTH HADLEY, MA--Artist Douglas Miles has been named the Masters' Circle Distinguished Art Educator by Canson Inc., importers of Arches fine art papers and watercolor brushes. The committee looks for those artists who combine innovative artwork along with educating the community about ...
Caspari named official "equestrian" artist.(Milestones)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... ATHERTON, CA--The Menlo Charity Horse Show announced artist Robin Caspari as the Official Artist of this prestigious, equestrian event, featuring her painting, "Scoot'n Blues," as the 2004 theme. Her limited edition print highlighted the black-tie dinner and auction, with proceeds ...
Trends emerge with charity auction.(art buzz ...)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK--Eight interior designers, seven weeks and one Manhattan townhouse to be redecorated and refurnished, were necessary for completing the eBay Second Annual Showhouse challenge this past June. The designers purchased all their supplies via eBay, the online marketplace for the sale ...
Graffiti Art in the light.(news)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... BROOKLYN, NY--Earlier this year, Mark Schachner, owner of the Mill Basin Kosher Deli, had commissioned graffiti artists to spray paint his "ugly" fence, but when things got out of a hand, Schachner was determined to discuss with the street artists, the rules of spray painting or else the ...
Art kids can actually touch.(art buzz ...)(Oopsy Daisy )(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... SAN DIEGO--A couple, searching for art to hang on the wall in their baby's nursery, were disheartened with their inability to find a piece that was safe for the baby. Unfortunately, most contained glass with a heavy-duty frame, which they felt was dangerous for a young child. After a ...
Museum renovated after damaging earthquake.(Museum Matters)
Oct 01, 2004 ... SAN FRANCISCO--The de Young Museum will reopen its doors on Oct. 15, 2005, in a new landmark building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog and de Meuron in collaboration with Fong and Chan, after suffering tremendous damage from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake'. The ...
Museum opens for first time in 30 years.(Museum Matters)(New York Metropolitan Museum of Art )(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK--In response to a positive public support of the "Holiday Mondays" program in 2003, The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced it will continue to offer these special viewing days--the Mondays of major holiday weekends. The museum had previously been closed on Mondays for the past ...
Art of town.(art buzz ...)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... LONG ISLAND CITY, NY--A disheveled building situated on Jackson Avenue is home to a unique "24/7" gallery showcasing top artists in the field. Best of all, it's free. The artwork displayed on the surrounding walls are large mural paintings that are constantly changing; not one artist is ...
Jazz, blues and landscape photographs on display.(Museum Matters)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... CLINTON, CT -- After a 4-year restoration, the M. Sarba Fine Art Cafe has on exhibit "Fame & Flowers," featuring the photographs of Dennis Stock, through Oct. 23. The show displays two themes, the first being of Iris jazz days in the 1960s and the second, highlighting the flowers from his ...
The father of the Modern Poster on exhibit.(news)
Oct 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- Marking the release of the poster art book, "The Posters of Leonetto Cappiello," by entrepreneur Jack Rennert, will be the first American Exhibition of the Posters of Leonetto Cappiello, held at The International Poster Center through Oct. 24. The 336-page poster book includes ...
Art installation project celebrates anniversary.(news)
Oct 01, 2004 ... CLEVELAND -- After being selected for the 2003 International Call for Artists competition, Brian Tolle created a 2-year, temporary public art sculpture, "For the Gentle Wind Doth Move Silently, Invisibly," in downtown Cleveland. Commissioned by Cleveland PublicArt (CPA), the sculpture is ...
Art Deco artist sold out.(news)
Oct 01, 2004 ... JACKSONVILLE, FL -- London Contemporary Art and the Albemarle Gallery announce the complete sell-out of artist Fabio Hurtado during his solo exhibition this summer. Hurtado's Art Deco style paints the fashion, elegance and simplicity of the 1920s, ...
Daffy Duck is voted president.
Oct 01, 2004 ... IRVINE, CA -- With the upcoming elections in mind, "Daffy Duck for President" has been released as a limited edition giclee (100), on paper by artist Chuck Jones. The print was created in original watercolors for Jones' 1997 book, also titled, "Daffy Duck for President." His book examines ...
Celebrities to host opening-night reception.(news)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK--Photo New York 2004, held Oct. 14-17, at the Metropolitan Pavilion, will kick off the show with an opening night reception hosted by actor Matt Dillon and actor/producer Fisher Stevens. The event will benefit The Jewish Museum in New York, honoring its centennial. The ...
Bringing the beach indoors.(news)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2004 ... MIAMI--A selection of artist Joe Gemignani's beach shots will hang on the walls of all 30 floors in the new Fontainebleau II hotel that is opening in late fall, allowing visitors to view the beach from the indoors. Some of his Polaroids were originally shot within miles of the hotel and ...
Handmade craft show this November.(news)
Oct 01, 2004 ... SANTA MONICA, CA--As Los Angeles largest handmade craft show, The Contemporary Crafts Market, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Nov. 5-7, will showcase decorative, functional and wearable art by more than 250 artists from across the country. Some of the items available include ...
Questions & answers.(advice)
Oct 01, 2004; Raphel, Murray ... I regularly receive letters, phone calls, e-mails and faxes from galleries and/or artists asking questions ranging from marketing, advertising and promotion, to finding and training staff. Here are some that may apply to you--the gallery owners, staffs and artists who read this ...
Todd Muskopf.(originals)
Oct 01, 2004 ... TODD MUSKOPF believes that landscapes are glimpses into eternity, realizing that the land around us is a tangible link to the countless generations that have come before us, and is our gift to the future. He paints these undeveloped areas to depict their spirit, and to express the ...
Bryan Ubaghs.(originals)
Oct 01, 2004 ... BRYAN UBAGHS, a self-taught artist who calls the Puget Sound his home, presents "Boat House," an original acrylic on canvas. Sized at 40 x 24 inches, it retails for $3,500. Ubagh's paintings ...
Renee Steger Simpson.(originals)
Oct 01, 2004 ... RENEE STEGER SIMPSON announces "Alice from Dallas V" and "Mary and Mr. B" part of her popular Snooty Women Series[TM]. An original watercolor on paper," Alice from Dallas V" is 11 x 17 inches, ...
Sarah Cassidy.(originals)
Oct 01, 2004 ... SARAH CASSIDY is a dynamic talent who paints in many styles, from Impressionist to contemporary. An accomplished artist and a true visionary, Cassidy depicts tranquil landscapes, serene watercolors, and whimsical imagery through diverse media. Having spent time in Ireland--a green, ...
Nostalgia.(New editions)
Oct 01, 2004 ... Gamboa, JD Wild and The Giclee Collection introduce "Nostalgia" by Gamboa, published and distributed by Wild Art Group, Inc. The watercolor giclee is 25 x 20 ...
Asiatic Lillies.(New editions)
Oct 01, 2004 ... Ackerman Galleries of Kapa'au, Hawaii, introduces "Asiatic Lillies" by Gary Ackerman. The hand-signed giclee, available in a limited edition of 95, measures 27 x 36 ...
Pot of Pink Hydrangeas.(New editions)
Oct 01, 2004 ... Wild Apple Graphics announces the release of a new image by Danhui Nai. "Pot of Pink Hydrangeas" is available in an open edition print, measuring ...
Tulip Patch.(New editions)
Oct 01, 2004 ... Frankie Buckley Studio has released a new giclee print on paper titled "Tulip Patch Cat" in an edition of 200, sized 9 x 9 inches ...
Trasmitir II.(New editions)
Oct 01, 2004 ... Artist Gabriela Villareal Villareal's "Transmitir" open edition print is published by Art in Motion of Coquitlam, British Columbia, and is available for ...
Sweet Magnolia.(New editions)
Oct 01, 2004 ... Marti Bailey announces the release of a limited edition giclee titled "Sweet Magnolia." The giclees are printed on canvas with 1-inch wide margins for mounting either on stretcher bars or for flat mat mounting. The print is offered in two sizes, both signed and numbered by the ...
In Transition.(New editions)
Oct 01, 2004 ... John Szoke Editions, New York, is currently offering "In Transition" by Katja Oxman. The etching is in an edition of 50 and an image size of 22 ...
Sister of Sweet Honey.(New editions)
Oct 01, 2004 ... Atelier Saint James announces "Sisters of Sweet Honey," a limited edition giclee on canvas measuring 22 x 18 inches by artist Synthia St. James. The piece retails for $650 ....
Exhibit focuses on renowned impressionists.(Memphis, Tn)
Oct 01, 2004 ... Impressionist Eye: Painting and Sculpture from the Philip and Janice Levin Foundation," will continue its national tour at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. The collection includes works by many of the most well-known artists of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Edgar Degas, Claude ...
Museum celebrates 10 years.(Kansas City, Mo)
Oct 01, 2004 ... "The First Ten Years: Conversations with the Collection," is on view at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in celebration of the museum's 10-year anniversary. The exhibition showcases the heart of its permanent collection and encompasses works from the 1913 New York Armory Show to ...
Devotional images on exhibit.(Indianapolis)
Oct 01, 2004 ... "Giovanni Bellini and the Art of Devotion," features three paintings from the Indianapolis Museum of Art's collection, focusing on the replication of devotional images such as "Madonna and Child," in the Venice, Italy, workshop of Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini. The exhibit will ...
Picture gallery.(Industry Overview)
Oct 01, 2004 ... SANTA FE, NM Artist Henrietta Milan (second from left) is shown during an exhibit of her works at the Rick Moore Fine Art Gallery. Milan is flanked by two guests. Also shown are collector Tracy Kurtenbach (second from right) and Rick Moore, gallery owner. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Show dates.(Calendar)
Oct 01, 2004 ... NOVEMBER 4-7 Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia 215-684-7930 www.philamuseum.org/pmacraft NOVEMBER 4-7 IFPDA Print Fair Seventh Regiment Armory NewYork 212-674-6095 www.printdealers.com NOVEMBER 5-7 SOFA Chicago Navy Pier ...
Art is huge in the "Big D".(city beat Dallas)
Oct 01, 2004; Crumpler, Pam ... Some may joke that the culture of Dallas is found in its restaurants and shopping centers. Although known for both, the "Big D" has been a center for the arts for many years. From a visual arts perspective alone, there is the 100-year-old Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) and the ...
