Art Business News articles from January 2002

Art Business News archives from January 2002

Purchasing trends emerge in the post-9/11 art marketplace: since the tragic events of Sept. 11, demand is increasing for quality patriotic, Americana and New York City-themed art.
January 1, 2002... An era of red, white and blue has descended upon the nation since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. Flags are seen flying from nearly every home, waving from car windows and are used as accessories or even articles of clothing. Feelings of...

Use proven techniques to survive the toughest times: veterans of the art business admit that current conditions are unprecedented in the U.S. But they also say the same survival skills needed in previous crisis situations will win out.
January 1, 2002... There never has been a time in this country quite like the months since Sept. 11. Yet, say art market veterans, the problems in the current market can be traced to events that occurred long before the terrorist attacks. The bigger issue is the...

Look to 2002 with optimism and confidence. (From The Editor).(state of the art industry)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
January 1, 2002... DEAR READERS, I was recently discussing the state of the art market with John Doe, president of the Giclee Printers Association. We talked about the the post-Sept. 11 art marketplace and also talked about our predictions for 2002. He made...

A call for action. (Letters).
January 1, 2002... Regarding the story on hand-embellished work. ["Hand-Embellished Works Offer Collectors, Dealers New Options," Nov. 2001] by Alice Gibson, my feelings is that it is very sad that American publishers are always dreaming up new gimmicks. ...

Buyer's guide update.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2002... Herbert Arnot Inc. of New York was listed incorrectly in our 2002 Buyer's Guide. The company sells original American and European oil paintings to the trade and has been in business since 1863. One of the company's best recognized living...

New York's fall print auctions exceed expert expectations: print experts breathe a sigh of relief as the first New York-based, post-Sept. 11 print auctions perform well. (news).(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... NEW YORK--Consider the plight of the poor print experts at Sotheby's and Christie's this season. With the Sept. 11 disaster, the subsequent anthrax scare and the cancellation of the Print Fair, they must have been wondering just how many buyers...

MGM Grand, Stingray Studios launch `MGM Grand Collection'. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... COLUMBUS, Ohio--The MGM Grand in Las Vegas and Stingray Studios of Columbus recently released the "MGM Grand Collection," a compilation of selections of the resort's vast vintage photography collection. The collection is available to guests of...

Global Fine Art Editions signs Graeme Townsend. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... NEWPORT COAST, Calif.--Global Fine Art Editions Inc. has signed an exclusive contract with Australian artist Graeme Townsend. The agreement offers Global Fine Art Editions exclusive publishing and distribution rights for Townsend's artwork with...

Marcus Antonius Jansen joins Ataraxia Studios. (Up Front).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... BENSALEM, Pa.--Artist Marcus Antonius Jansen recently signed with Ataraxia Studio, and his "Concrete Canvas Series" is now being published by the company. Company officials say they are"delighted to publish such a magnificent artist whose life...

Survey reveals consumer buying behavior: the Art Publisher's Association recently conducted a consumer survey of poster and home decor buyers. A variety of trends emerged.(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... SPECIAL REPORT--The Art Publishers Association (APA) recently conducted its second quantitative research survey to understand the profile, spending levels, purchasing patterns, drives and motivations for consumers who buy home decor items such...

Spotlight on Art in Motion. (news).(management issues)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... COQUITLAM, British Columbia--Since founding their company more than 15 years ago, Art in Motion owners Garry and Vicki Peters and their dedicated staff haven't stopped moving. The duo started the company as a mom-and-pop retail frame shop...

Adtech Publishing signs von Schwarzbek. (News briefs).(Adtech Publishing Group, artist Waltraud von Schwarzbek)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... FALLBROOK, Calif.--Adtech Publishing Group, a division of Adtech Communications Inc., has signed an exclusive long-term contract with contemporary artist Waltraud von Schwarzbek. Nine of Schwarzbek's images will be exclusively published as...

Canadian Art Prints releases new catalog. (News briefs).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... RICHMOND, British Columbia--Canadian Art Prints' spring releases will be available to the industry this month. The new collection includes more than 50 large prints, five oversized pieces, more than 70 small prints and more than 20 new art...

Taharaa Fine Art signs Raoul Vitale. (News briefs).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... KOLOA, Hawaii--Taharaa Fine Art has signed artist Raoul Vitale to an exclusive long-term contract. Vitale joins a portfolio of artists that includes Marian Berger. Company officials said Vitale's work displays an understanding of the use of...

Artexpo overcomes challenges in San Francisco. (The scene).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... SAN FRANCISCO--Several exhibitors, many attendees and show organizers alike reported that despite the precarious position of the country and the art world, the second edition of Artexpo California was successful. The show, which took place Nov....

McKnight, Hallam and Brennan art featured in designer show house. (news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... GREENWICH, Conn.--The artwork of Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts artists Thomas McKnight, Kerry Hallam and Fanny Brennan is featured in two designer show houses on the Florida coast. The pieces were chosen as the sole artwork to be displayed in the...

InterArt[R] and Atelier America launch ARTSCAPES small print, card program. (news).(Bloomington, Indiana)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... BLOOMINGTON, Ind.--InterArt and Atelier America have launched a new program of small-format fine art prints and collectible greeting cards called ARTSCAPES[R]. The program, marketed under InterArt's Sunrise[R] Greetings brand, features imagery...

Printmaker introduces `Giclees By The Roll' program. (news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... COEUR D'A ALENE, Idaho--Originals Digital Color has introduced a new program providing discounts for artists and photographers who reproduce their work digitally as giclee prints. Named "Giclee's By The Roll," the new service was developed for...

McGaw Foundation's charity contributions for 2001 top $120,000. (news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... WEST NYACK, N.Y.--The McGaw Foundation, which was established by Nancy and Bruce McGaw in 1992, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the care, cure and prevention of AIDS. This year, with funds raised at its annual gala, proceeds of...

Old World Prints releases new Mark Hampton Collection. (news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... CHICAGO--Old World Prints recently released the Mark Hampton Collection, which features 19 of the 20th-century decorator's watercolor illustrations of interiors, landscapes and still lifes. Each print measures 11 by 8 inches and includes a...

Alvar creates mural for Tiana, Spain. (news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... ATLANTA--The Fine Art Division of Decorative Expressions Inc. has announced the creation of a new mural by Spanish painter Alvar. "Les Quatre Estactions," is a mixed-media work that is located in Alvar's home town of Tiana, Spain. The...

Artist creates print honoring Queen Elizabeth. (news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... CAMBS, U.K.--Artist Jon Toorchen has created a print commemorating Queen Elizabeth's 50th anniversary as Monarch of Great Britain and Head of the Commonwealth. The anniversary will be celebrated in June, and in July, the Commonwealth Games will...

Artist Mark Larson wins two international Best of Show awards. (news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... TROUTDALE, Ore.--Artist Mark Larson recently won two Best of Show awards for his painting, "The Guardian" at Art Essential, Canada's largest art show in Calgary, Alberta. The awards were "Best of Show, Collector's Choice, Original Oil Painting"...

DevWave introduces software for art galleries. (news).(DevWave Software Inc.'s Gallery Express software)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... VICTORIA, B.C., CANADA--DevWave Software Inc. has released Gallery Express, a user-friendly software package designed to manage the art gallery business. According to company officials, Gallery Express provides art galleries with all of...

Collectify LLC releases new cataloging software for collectors. (news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... NEW YORK--Collectify LLC recently introduced MyStuff, a cataloging software program for collectors. The Windows-based MyStuff lets collectors develop highly detailed, personalized information about what they collect. It also lets them track and...

SOFA Chicago 2001 wraps on upbeat note. (show news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... CHICAGO--Cautious exhibitors arrived At SOFA Chicago with strong exhibits but lowered expectations due to the terrorist attacks three weeks earlier. However, show organizers said the somber mood on the exposition floor turned upbeat when good...

Galleries selected for The Armory Show 2002. (show news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... NEW YORK--The Selection Committee for The Armory Show 2002 has completed its selection of 164 exhibitors for the February show. Exhibitors include 153 of the world's leading contemporary art galleries and 11 publishers of editions and...

U.K.'s `Intohome' moves to run alongside Autumn Fair Birmingham 2002. (show news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... BIRMINGHAM, England--Responding to feedback from exhibitors and attendees, Trade Promotion Services (TPS) has moved Intohome, a leading annual trade event for the home textiles and soft furnishings market in the U.K., to run alongside Autumn...

Art.com releases updated `Art E-tailer' software. (.com news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--Art.com (www.art.com), an online consumer marketplace for prints, posters, photographs and custom frames, recently released an enhanced version of its Art E-tailer software package at the Research Triangle InfoTech 2001...

Art-exchange.com receives $400,000 in seed capital, partners with Edgewater Technology. (.com news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... HOT SPRINGS, Ark.--Art-exchange.com recently received a check for $400,000 from Arkansas Science and Technology Authority for further development of its business-to-business (B2B) art e-commerce exchange. This investment takes the form of a...

World Wide Arts Resources/absolutearts.com selects 200 Premiere Portfolio artists. (.com news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... COLUMBUS, Ohio--World Wide Arts Resources (wwar.com) and www.absolutearts.com recently launched the Premiere Portfolio, a diverse collection of contemporary artworks. This new forum provides galleries and collectors with a venue where they may...

Collection of fine art photography now available online. (.com news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... RIDGEWOOD, NJ.--Avagallery.com, a new virtual art gallery that specializes in contemporary photography, is now available on the Internet. "Avagallery.com represents artists who are pushing the boundaries of photography, in terms of both...

Advanstar relaunches art Web sites, introduces Microsite Viewing Rooms. (.com news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... NEW YORK--Advantar's International Art Group has relaunched its Web sites and added a new feature designed as a useful industry marketing tool called Microsite Viewing Rooms. Microsite Viewing Rooms provide site visitors an opportunity to find...

Max Hayslette release four new Brushstrokes.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... MARKHAM, Ontario---Atelier America and landscape artist Max Hayslette have collaborated to release four new Brushstrokes limited editions. The new releases include "Cord D'Azure Afternoon," "Sea View Villa," "Le Pont Valentre" and "Village in...

Artist M. Kungl chosen to create original poster art for Art Deco Weekend 2002 in Miami Beach.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... COSTA MESA, Calif.--Miami Design Preservation League has commissioned artist M. Kungl to create original poster art to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Art Deco Weekend, which takes place Jan. 18 to 20 on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Fla. ...

Munson Graphics releases new posters, prints and cards for Amon Carter Museum.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... SANTA FE, N.M.--Munson Graphics, a fine art print, poster, limited edition and stationery publisher and distributor, has released three new exclusive publications for the Amon Carter Museum in Ft. Worth, Texas. The prints were released in...

Fazzino unveils official artwork for MDA.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... NEW YORK--Pop artist Charles Fazzino created the official artwork for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) Muscle Team 2002 fundraising event. The work was unveiled at a reception in November to celebrate the kickoff of the Muscle Team...

Masterpiece hires new sales director.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.--George Livermore has joined the staff of Masterpiece Publishing Inc. as the company's new national sales director. Company officials said Livermore brings more than seven years of experience in the fine art publishing and...

Rose Art Industries acquires Western Graphics.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... LIVINGSTON, N.J.--Rose Art Industries, an art, crafts, stationary and toy company, has purchased Western Graphics of Eugene, Ore. Western Graphics, a unit of the Mead Corporation, manufactures and distributes creative coloring products. The...

Read carefully to avoid copywriting pitfalls. (advice).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Like many small business owners, you might not have the budget to hire a slick copywriter to write all your ads and public relations materials. So who's going to do it? You, of course. Copywriting can be a daunting task for someone who may...

Show valued clients a new world of art: instead of bringing Southwestern art to her gallery, a Brooklyn owner brought her gallery to Santa Fe. (strategy).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... To gallery owner "L.B." Brown, 10 years is a big deal. "People don't stay married 10 years," she said. "That's nothing to dismiss." So when she realized her business, Clinton Hill Simply Art in Brooklyn, N.Y., was approaching its 10th...

Out of Africa: from sculptures and masks to textiles and clothing, African traditional arts are a hot sell.(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Whether it's wooden gazelle statues laid out on a street vendor's mat or a Bangwa figure going for $3.3 million on the auction block, African art sells. Brought to Western attention through missionaries and explorers and prized as "primitive...

Ron DiCianni tribute print to benefit 9/11 victims. (Support For Terrorist Victims Continues in the Art Community).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... HOUSTON--Somerset House artist Ron DiCianni has created "No Greater Love" as a tribute to the firefighters who lost their lives on Sept. 11 and to those who continue to serve every day. "No Greater Love," which measures 24 by 18 inches, is...

Art auction to benefit families of 9/11 victims. (Support For Terrorist Victims Continues in the Art Community).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... NEW YORK--Major works by Christo, Jenny Holzer, Annie Liebowitz, Jamie Wyeth, Marcia Gygli King, Tom Christopher, William Wegman and Louise Bourgeois were among the art, antiques and entertainment collectibles recently auctioned in Art for...

Artist Synthia Saint James honors Black Firefighters. (Support For Terrorist Victims Continues in the Art Community).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The International Association of Black Professional Firefighters has commissioned Synthia Saint James to create a signature image for the organization. The painting was unveiled in November at the memorial services for the Black...

World Views open studio exhibit at New Museum. (Support For Terrorist Victims Continues in the Art Community).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... NEW YORK--The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) and the New Museum of Contemporary Art are presenting works by the current World Views artists-in-residents through Jan. 13 at the museum's first-floor galleries. The artists, participants...

Wayne Gretzky, retired NHL superstar, and artist Ken Daby will be donating up to $1 million of limited-edition art prints to raise money for New York disaster relief. (Support For Terrorist Victims Continues in the Art Community).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Wayne Gretzky, retired NHL superstar, and artist Ken Daby will be donating up to $1 million of limited-edition art prints to raise money for New York disaster relief. Five thousand of the issued (9,999)...

"United We Stand," a limited-edition serigraph created by Charles Fazzino in tribute to the World Trade Center, is expected to raise between $40,000 and $50,000 for the New York Fire 9-11 Relief fund and the New York State World Trade Center Relief Fund. (Support For Terrorist Victims Continues in the Art Community).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: "United We Stand," a limited-edition serigraph created by Charles Fazzino in tribute to the World Trade Center, is expected to raise between $40,000 and $50,000 for the New York Fire 9-11 Relief fund and the...

Artist Ruth Mayer created "I Love New York" in June of 2000. (Support For Terrorist Victims Continues in the Art Community).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Artist Ruth Mayer created "I Love New York" in June of 2000. The original oil painting measures 108 by 40 inches. In 2000, a canvas giclee in five different sizes was created. Since the events of 9/11, the...

Medya Tiffany, a manufacturer and designer of Tiffany lamps and decorative lighting has introduced the "American Patriot Collection." (Support For Terrorist Victims Continues in the Art Community).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Medya Tiffany, a manufacturer and designer of Tiffany lamps and decorative lighting has introduced the "American Patriot Collection." The collection includes American flag lighted sculptures, table lamps,...

Hadley House has released the Patriotic Poster Collection in a nationwide effort to raise money for the victims of Sept. 11. (Support For Terrorist Victims Continues in the Art Community).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Hadley House has released the Patriotic Poster Collection in a nationwide effort to raise money for the victims of Sept. 11. Six posters, including "I Love America" by Charles Wysocki (pictured here), are...

Sabzi, an Iranian-born American artist represented by Collectors Editions has painted "Shattered Peace," his reaction to the Sept. 11 disaster. (Support For Terrorist Victims Continues in the Art Community).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Sabzi, an Iranian-born American artist represented by Collectors Editions has painted "Shattered Peace," his reaction to the Sept. 11 disaster. "I heard the bombing in my head and my heart ached for the...

Vintage ski posters hike up the market slope: with the Winter Olympic Games just around the corner and the sport of skiing more popular than ever, vintage ski posters have become art markets stars. (Vintage Ski Posters).(Statistical Data Included)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... When Winter Olympics enthusiasts escape the cold in Salt Lake City, Utah, next month by sauntering into the Downtown Marriott Hotel, they may feel transported back up the mountain. After a $10-million facelift, which was completed in October,...

An artful escape: JB Berkow's intimate landscapes have a way of luring viewers onto the canvas and providing a getaway from everyday troubles. (artist profile).
January 1, 2002... For more than 25 years, JB Berkow has been lighting up the art world with her tranquil, highly detailed oil paintings. Whether it be scenes of idyllic European landscapes or older works focused on the figure, Berkow captures the essence of her...

A bridge that Leonardo da Vinci designed 500 years ago which was criticized as unbuildable finally opened in Norway, about 1,500 miles north of where da Vinci intended. (AAS Township, Norway).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * A bridge that Leonardo da Vinci designed 500 years ago which was criticized as unbuildable finally opened in Norway, about 1,500 miles north of where da Vinci intended. Fans call it the "Mona Lisa of bridges," and according to Norwegian...

Still recovering from an inquiry into allegations of loan sharking, the Vatican is facing another public embarassment--an alleged art fraud. (Rome).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * Still recovering from an inquiry into allegations of loan sharking, the Vatican is facing another public embarassment--an alleged art fraud. Two of its former senior officials have been accused of trying to sell works of art falsely...

The Wildenstein Institute. (Paris).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * The Wildenstein Institute has cancelled the publication of its catalog raisonne of Modigliani drawings following news of numerous pressures and death threats sent to the book's author Marc Restellini. According to Restellini, who has been...

A small, 17th-century Dutch painting, purchased by the National Gallery of Ireland for 20 [pounds sterling] in 1896, has been authenticated as a genuine Rembrandt. (Dublin).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * A small, 17th-century Dutch painting, purchased by the National Gallery of Ireland for 20 [pounds sterling] in 1896, has been authenticated as a genuine Rembrandt. At the time of its purchase, it was believed to have been painted by another...

Two Boston art dealers have been indicted on charges of laundering drug money and face up to 20 years in prison. (Boston).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * Two Boston art dealers have been indicted on charges of laundering drug money and face up to 20 years in prison. Shirley D. Sack, 73, an art wholesaler with offices in New York, and Arnold Katzen, 62, a principal at American European Art...

The salaries of museum directors in the U.S. and Canada have risen 50 percent in the past four years, according to a survey by the Association of Art Museum Directors. (New York).
January 1, 2002... * The salaries of museum directors in the U.S. and Canada have risen 50 percent in the past four years, according to a survey by the Association of Art Museum Directors. In Britain, salaries are dramatically lower: the top British salary,...

Los Angeles Museum of Architecture. (Museum Matters).(opens)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Los Angeles Museum of Architecture recently opened in the landmark 1893 Bradbury Building. Founded by architects Joe Addo and Stephen Kanner, the museum shows drawings and models of Los Angeles projects.

Amon Carter Museum. (Museum Matters).(Fort Worth, TX - information on art collection)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The recently re-opened Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth,Texas, has added a number of important works to its permanent collection. They include John Singer Sargent's portrait, "Alice Vanderbilt Shepard," (1888); Stuart Davis' "Chinatown" (1912),...

Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Museum Matters).(gets 16th-century Italian art objects from private art collector)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Philadelphia Museum of Art recently received an important gift from a private art collector of 16th-century Italian "Maiolica" plates, vases and pottery--considered to be one of the finest such collections in the U.S. The gift was handled...

Phillips. (Auction Block).(sold modern and Impressionist art works)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... * The fall auction season got off to a healthy start at the recent sale of Impressionist and modern art at Phillips in New York, where 67 of the 72 lots found buyers, and $86 million worth of art sold. The top lot of the evening was Egon...

Ketterer Kunst. (Auction Block).(sold art works, Germany)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... * The officials of German auction house Ketterer Kunst were pleased with the results achieved at the recent auction"Perspective 45/01--Contemporary Classics," held in Berlin at Dresdner Bank. The auction brought in $666,000, with top lots going...

Bonhams & Brooks. (Auction Block).(sold Steven Dew's marine paintings, UK)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * The recent Marine Painting Sale at Bonhams & Brooks in London collected $195,500 for two originals by artist Steven Dew, whose work is published by Rosenstiel's.

July 26. (New editions).(July 26 OmniFineArt introduces Jack Youngerman's "July 26" painting)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... July 26 OmniFineArt of New York introduces "July 26" by Jack Youngerman. The hand- embellished OmniPrint on canvas is available in a limited edition of 199, measures 20 by 37 inches and retails for $1,500. For more information, call...

God Bless the Child. (New editions).(watercolorist Kenneth Gatewood's work introduced)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... God Bless the Child Watercolor artist Kenneth Gatewood of Los Angeles has released "God Bless the Child." The offset lithograph is available in an s/n limited edition of 500 with 50 APs and 20 remarques, measures 22 by 30 inches and retails for...

Cobra. (New editions).(Cobra Coatimundi Studios introduces Ted Gadecki's "Cobra" art work)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Cobra Coatimundi Studios of Portland, Ore., introduces "Cobra" by Ted Gadecki. The giclee is avail, able in an s/n limited edition of 150, measures 24 by 36 inches and retails for $1,000. For more information, call (503) 286-4767 or e-mail...

Destination. (New editions).(Destination SaltWaterColors introduces Ray Lago's "Destination" watercolor giclee)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Destination SaltWaterColors of Tavernier, Fla., introduces "Destination" by Ray Lago. The s/n watercolor giclee on paper is available in a limited edition of 350, measures 16 by 22 inches and retails for $350. Call (305) 853 0133 or e-mail...

Colleen's Rose. (New editions).(Colleen's Rose Pattinian Art and Design launches Merri Pattinian's "Colleen's Rose" art work)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... Colleen's Rose Pattinian Art and Design of Houston introduces "Colleen's Rose" by Merri Pattinian. The signed, mixed-media, hand-made multiple original is available in an open edition, measures 21 by 18 inches and retails for $425. For further...

Beyond Summer Gate. (New editions).(Beyond Summer Gate Media Arts Group introduces Thomas Kinkade's "Beyond Summer Gate" painting)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... Beyond Summer Gate Media Arts Group of Morgan Hill, Calif., has released Thomas Kinkade's "Beyond Summer Gate," the third release in the Summer Gate series. "Beyond Summer Gate" is available in framed and unframed canvas transfers in an edition...

Exhibit explores Indian Calendar Art. (New York).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... A new exhibit at the Indo-Center of Art & Culture examines the representation of women in contemporary India. "From Goddess to Pin Up: Icons of Femininity in Indian Calendar Art" features 90 calendar images from the 1960s onward and explores...

Moore retrospective shows range of artist's work. (Washington D.C.).(Henry Moore exhibit opens at the National Gallery of Art)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The National Gallery of Art has opened an exhibit focusing on one of the most celebrated sculptors of the 20th century. "Henry Moore," the first major U.S. retrospective of the artist's work in nearly 20 years, traces the crucial stages of...

Show examines the realist in sculptor Alberto Giacometti. (New York).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Famous for his exaggeratedly elongated and thin sculptures of the human figure, internationally renowned Swiss sculptor, painter and draftsman Alberto Giacometti is the subject of a retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art. Entitled "Alberto...

show dates.
January 1, 2002... THIS MONTH JANUARY 4-8 Art Miami Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami. Call (312) 553-8924. JANUARY 5-8 Philadelphia Gift Show Philadelphia Convention Center, Philadelphia. Call (678) 285-EXPO. JANUARY 10-15...

Photo L.A. returns for 11th year.
January 1, 2002... LOS ANGELES--The 11th annual Los Angeles Photographic Print Exposition, known as Photo L.A., returns to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium from Jan. 17 to 20. The largest and longest-running photographic art exhibition in the West, show...

Historic seaside vacation town is a port for Art & Craft. (city beat: Amelia Island).(Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach, Florida)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach is a small coastal town in the eastern-most corner of northern Florida. Discovered more than 400 years ago, the island is the only location in the U.S. that has been under the flags of eight different countries....

Attacks felt by ground zero framers: business as usual is nearly impossible for Lower Manhattan frame shops.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The terrible events of Sept. 11 have left few Manhattan businesses untouched. Hardest hit, obviously, are those located near and around what has come to be called Ground Zero. But many frame shops make their homes in the trendy and artistic...

Nielsen Bainbridge donates to education program. (in the news).(Nielsen and Bainbridge)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... PARAMUS, N.J.--Nielsen Bainbridge has donated a C+H matboard cutter to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation in Scottsdale, Ariz., for use in its Education Outreach Program. The foundation is committed to advancing the ideas and principles of...

Kinetronics Corp. moves. (in the news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... SARASOTA, Fla.--Kinetronics Corporation, manufacturer of dust and static control products, has moved to a new manufacturing and office facility. The new address is 4363 Independence Court, Sarasota, FL, 34234. Phone and fax numbers remain the...

New address for Framerica. (in the news).
January 1, 2002... BOHEMIA, N.Y.--Frame manufacturer Framerica has moved to a new location. The new address is 2 Todd Court, P.O. Box 699, Yaphank, NY 11980. The new phone number is (631) 650-1000. Framerica's 800 number and fax number remain the same.

SoftTouch to hold training. (in the news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... PETROLIA, Ontario--SoftTouch Solutions Inc. is offering training courses on using its retail-management software at the West Coast Art and Frame Show to be held in Las Vegas this month. The courses offered are titled "Learning FrameReady" and...

Promotions for Tru Vue customer service. (in the news).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... McCOOK, Ill.--Tru Vue has reorganized its customer service department, which involves new appointments for Debbie Wolf and Susan Kratky. Wolf, who was hired at Tru Vue one year ago, has been appointed customer service manager. In her new...