Art Business News articles from December 2008

Art Business News archives from December 2008

Market strategies: staying calm and staying strong in 2009.
December 1, 2008... Gallery owners are no strangers to the financial ups and downs of business, and most have learned how to survive difficult economic times. But thriving--rather than merely surviving--during tough times depends on the delivery of high-quality...

Are we having fun yet?(INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES)
December 1, 2008... The current economic crisis comes on the heels of almost two years of depressed sales in the art business. Unfortunately, the end of the crisis is not in sight. Stock markets in the United States and worldwide will continue to have highs and...

The new Art Business News.(editorial)(Editorial)
December 1, 2008... The trusted business experts that fill the pages of this month's issue offer hundreds of unique tips for surviving--and thriving--in today's tough economic climate, but they all resound one important message: The time to act is now. ...

ABN poll plus.(artists)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... ABN subscribers recently participated in an extended Gallery Marketing survey. The results of one of the seven questions posed are published here. A new poll question is now available at www.artbusinesssnews.com. How many artists do...

Yajnavalka releases 2008 open-edition catalog.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... HOUSTON Fine-art publisher Yajnavalka announces the release of a new catalog with 344 posters of various sizes by 37 different artists worldwide. The vibrant images are carefully handpicked for furnishing, hospitality, corporate, residential,...

"Best of the Show" 2008 awarded to Kolibri Art Studio.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TORRANCE, -- Kolibri Art Studio was awarded three top awards for fine-art screen-printing in an international printing competition. The awards were presented as part of the 2008 Golden Image awards, presented by the...

Toh-Atin Publishing, Somerset Fine Art announce merger.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... DURANGO, CO -- Antonia Clark, president of Toh-Atin Publishing in Durango, Colo., announced a merger with Somerset Fine Art of Fulshear, Texas. Toh-Atin is a highly respected publisher of top western, wildlife and equestrian artists....

Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts lends original Magritte to Shirn Kunstalle Museum.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(La Magie Noire by Rene Magritte)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... FRANKFURT, GERMANY -- Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts has loaned "La Magie Noire," an original gouache on paper by Belgian Surrealist Rene Magritte to the Shirn Kunstalle Museum in Frankfurt, Germany, for an exhibition devoted exclusively to his...

Wyland, art industry issue "Go Green" challenge.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... NEW YORK -- In partnership with International Artexpo and Art Business News, renowned marine-life artist Wyland will launch the Global Green Artists Challenge, a yearlong series of industry and public events to focus attention on the...

Holocaust survivor's stirring poem inspires bronze monument.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHINO HILLS, CA -- In 1965, Peter Fischl saw a striking WWII image in LIFE magazine of a terrified young boy being held at gunpoint by Nazi soldiers in the Warsaw, Poland, ghettos. Upon seeing this image, Fischl, a...

Thomas Kinkade's "Christmas in New York" celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Rockefeller Center tree.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has stood majestically each December since 1931. Thomas Kinkade commemorates the 75th annual tree at Rockefeller Center (2007)--and the spirit of every year's...

International Artexpo New York announces new PR Firm for 2009, Sharp Communications.(show NEWS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... CLEVELAND -- International Artexpo New York is pleased to welcome its new publicity team, Sharp Communications. Sharp is a PR, advertising and design agency in New York City with tremendous experience in the arts and design categories. The...

Chris Dellorco.(emerging artists: Trendsetters)(Interview)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] A native of Los Angeles, Chris Dellorco grew up in Hollywood, Calif., amidst the movie stars, famous musicians, artists and filmmakers of the 1970s. The artist initially received a degree in Developmental Economics...

Gagik Melkonyan.(emerging artists: Trendsetters)(Interview)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Gagik Melkonyan was born in northern Armenia in 1960 into a liberal aristocratic family. He had an early love of art and was drawn to anything creative. The artist has always been fascinated with the notion of...

Marketing in a down economy: a special business Q&A with Rafael Mael: Mael sat down with ABN Managing Editor Jennifer Dulin Wiley to answer some questions about art marketing in today's tough economic climate.(Q&A: MEET ART MARKETING EXPERT RAFAEL MAEL, PRESENTER OF "SEVEN MARKETING SECRETS" AT INTERNATIONAL ARTEXPO)(Interview)
December 1, 2008... Q. Your marketing company, Brand Launcher, has produced incredible results for businesses across the board, including one company's $250,000 revenue jump in a matter of 12 months, and a 65 percent increase in sales for another, What's your...

Max Hammond.(originals)(Dirigibles)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Artist MAX HAMMOND announces the release of "Dirigibles," a 36-x-36-inch original oil on canvas. For pricing and more information, call 480-941-8500; e-mail art@bonnerdavid.com; visit www.bonnerdavid.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Patrick McDonnell.(originals)(South: Sometimes You Need a Friend to Help You Find Your Way)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [S.sup.2] Art Group announces the release of "South: Sometimes You Need a Friend to Help You Find Your Way" by artist PATRICK MCDONNELL. This original acrylic with collage on canvas is sized at 36 x 30 inches. For pricing and more information,...

Michael Joseph.(originals)(Michael Jordan/The Last Shot)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artist MICHAEL JOSEPH announces the release of "Michael Jordan/The Last Shot." This 30-x-48-inch original acrylic on canvas retails for $6,500. For additional information, call 805-490-2592; visit...

Jose Basso.(originals)(Valle de la Luna)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gallery Bergelli announces the release of "Valle de la Luna" by artist JOSE BASSO. For more information on this 30-x-40-inch original oil on canvas, call 415-945-9454; e-mail jmcevily@bergelli.com.

Simon Bull.(new editions)(Joie de Vivre)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Simon Bull Studios announces the release of "Joie de Vivre" by artist SIMON BULL. This limited-edition giclee on canvas is available in an edition of 195 standard numbered (SN) prints and 20 artist proofs (AP), each available in four sizes: 36...

M. Kungl.(new editions)(Midnight Hour Ballroom)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artist M. KUNGL announces the release of "Midnight Hour Ballroom," a 36-x-24-inch giclee on canvas available in an edition of 95 for $595. For more information, call 714- 838-4800; visit www.mkungl.com.

Olga Kuczer.(new editions)(Meditating Sunset)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artist Olga Kuczer announces the release of "Meditating Sunset," a giclee on canvas that is available in an edition of 50 in three different sizes: 22 x 28 inches for $775; 30 x 40 inches for $995; and 36 x 48 inches...

Terin Dumas.(new editions)(Whisper)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hawaii Fine Art announces the release of "Whisper" by artist TERIN DUMAS. The 16-x-20-inch hand-embellished giclee on canvas is available in an edition of 150 with a retail price of $995. For more information, call...

Artist Ashley Coll.(new editions)(Quartet)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artist Ashley Coll announces the release of "Quartet," a limited-edition giclee on canvas. This piece is sized at 36 x 24 inches and is available in a limited edition of 99 that retails for $420. For more...

Andrei Protsouk.(new editions)(Pillion)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ANDREI PROTSOUK and Art & Design Publishing announce the release of "Pillion," a limited edition of 195. The piece is available in several different sizes, ranging from $800 to $3,000. For more information, call...

Marcie Ziv.(new editions)(Lion)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Gallery Ziv announces the release of "Lion" by artist MARCIE ZIV. This 18-x-12-inch, hand-embellished piece is available in a canvas edition of 150 for $195. For more information, call 305-774-6006; e-mail galleryziv@bellsouth.net; visit...

Sam Dixon.(new editions)(Champagne Moment)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Artist SAM DIXON introduces "Champagne Moment," a 13-x-19-inch giclee. This limited-edition piece is available on Somerset paper. For pricing and more information, call 202-545-1555; visit www.samdixon.org.

Darryl Willison.(new editions)(Out of Range!)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Art Gallery 66 announces the release of "Out of Range!" by DARRYL WILLISON. This 16-x-20-inch piece is available as a giclee on paper or canvas in an edition of 200 for $200. Sales of this piece will benefit the...

"Velocity Through Shallow Water".(new editions)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... SCOTT SANDELL and Deepwater Editions announce the release of "Velocity Through Shallow Water." This limited edition of 24 is sized at 15 x 54 inches and is printed on Moab Entrada paper with a retail price of $850. For more information, visit...

Christopher Stott.(new editions)(Pencils, Pear and Books)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Elliott Fouts Gallery introduces "Pencils, Pear & Books" by artist CHRISTOPHER STOTT. The piece comes in two sizes: a large edition of 150, sized at 14 x 18 inches, that retails for $375, and a small edition of 250,...

Carolyn Quan.(new editions)(Cupid)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artist CAROLYN QUAN announces the release of "Cupid." This limited-edition giclee is available in three different sizes: 24 x 12 inches in an edition of 67, which retails for $475; 36 x 18 inches in an edition of...

Presenting sculpture helps build sales and maintain clients.(into the fire: sculpture education and advice for galleries and artists)
December 1, 2008... In these tough times, it is essential to provide your clients with new opportunities to add to their collections. Many galleries have not yet presented sculpture because they assume their clients won't collect the medium. This misconception can...

The secondary art market.(Directory)
December 1, 2008... AJ Fine Arts, Ltd. 6208 Mill Lane Telephone Brooklyn, NY 11234 (718) 531-7830 Fax (718) 241-4389 ...