Art Business News articles from June 2004

Art Business News archives from June 2004

Drawing new conclusions about illustration art: despite high visibility, low price-points and mass appeal, illustration art is still under many collectors' radar.(news)
June 1, 2004... "I feel very comfortable predicting that art historians 50 years from now... will look back upon the illustrators as the great American artists of the second half of the 20th century." So said author Tom Wolfe in an interview conducted by...

Men's art-buying habits give publishers a surprise: forget sports and Western images--when it comes to artwork men's tastes aren't as macho as you might think.(news)
June 1, 2004... Soaring eagles. Sailing ships. Swinging clubs. Casting lines. Such art images grace many Father's Day greeting cards. But are they the images men really hang on their walls? This question led Robert feeder and his colleagues at ArtSelect to...

Just who is the 'typical' man?(From The Editor)(male consumers' beliefs, opinions and attitudes)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
June 1, 2004... DEAR READERS, To mark the occasion of Father's Day, we've devoted some ink in both ABN and FBN to the male art and framing buyer. With the launch of men's shopping magazines and the rise of the metrosexual mentality, it seems men are...

A great start.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I wanted to tell you thank you so much! Because of you publishing my art in the May 2003 issue [Emerging Artists], I am now going to have an exhibit at the Los Angeles Museum of Art on June 11. I will never forget where I got my start. ...

Tickling young collectors.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I look forward to receiving your publication every month. I enjoyed Debbie Hagan's article in the April issue about the young collectors and their tastes ["Galleries and Artists Cater to the Young at Art"]. We have seen that young people...

Big bucks or bankruptcy?(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... Your cover story on multiple art piece sales [May 2004] made sense, but using Michael McCormick's Gallery was amusing. Michael McCormick Gallery was reported as filing for bankruptcy in the Santa Fe New Mexican's May 9, 2004, edition. A...

Artist creates customized portraits at print prices.(Special Report)(Brent Benger)
June 1, 2004... Arizona artist Brent Benger recently unveiled a new process for combining custom portrait painting with giclee printing. Launched at the Fine Art Forum in New York in February, the new line of prints is called "Faces in the Crowd." "Art is...

Harvest Fine Art to release new 'Legerete' series.(Up Front)(Harvest Fine Art Publishing)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. -- Harvest Fine Art Publishing recently announced the release of a new Legerete series by artist Ernesto Rodriguez. Legerete is the process of recording naturally lit subjects or landscapes using photosensitive...

Canadian art prints launches 'Tiny Prints'.(Up Front)(Tiny Prints)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... RICHMOND, British Columbia -- Canadian Art Prints recently introduced "Tiny Prints," a new collection featuring some the company's most popular imagery in small sizes--3 by 5, 5 by 7 and 5 by 5 inches. Featuring 58 images, the collection...

Sullins House to represent David Knowlton.(Up Front)(Sullins House)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... FREMONT, Ind. -- Artist David Knowlton has moved his studio from Winchester, Va., to Fremont, Ind.The assets of the studio, including all limited-edition prints, have been purchased by Sullins House, a framer and publishing company. ...

Chantilly Fine Arts changes name.(Upront)(Oak Hill Editions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... FAIRFAX, Va. -- Chantilly Fine Arts is now doing business under the name Oak Hill Editions. The name change was made to avoid confusion with another publisher with a similar name. The name change will have no effect on any existing business...

Academy of Golf Art names founding artists.(news)(Academy of Golf Art)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.--Nine top golf artists were recently welcomed into the newly formed Academy of Golf Art as founding members. The artists include Richard Chorley, Dick Durrance II, Dom Furore, Linda Hartough, Mike Klemme, Larry...

Spotlight on Palm Street Art Studios.(news)(Palm Street Art Studios)
June 1, 2004... A Floridian artist community can attest that there is strength in numbers and power in group presentations. Palm Street Art Studios, founded in 1999, is a group of about 100 artists who are working together to raise public awareness about...

Winn Devon Signs Marcus Jansen.(introducing)(Marcus Antonius Jansen)(Winn Devon Art Group)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... SEATTLE--Winn Devon Art Group recently signed artist Marcus Antonius Jansen to a publishing contract for open-edition posters, starting with two street scenes in the company's summer 2004 poster collection. A well-traveled Gulf War veteran...

Rosenstiel's adds collection from Bent Rej.(introducing)(Rosenstiel's of London)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... LONDON--Rosenstiel's recently released a new collection of prints by photographer Bent Rej. In the mid-1960s, Rej photographed several major rock stars, including The Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, The Animals and The...

Fine Arts International signs Olegi Osepaishvili.(introducing)(Fine Arts International Management)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... NEW YORK--Olegi Osepaishvili (Osepa) has been signed to a gallery and licensing agreement by Fine Arts International Management, a fine arts management firm. Osepa was born in Kutaisi, Georgia, in 1963, and he graduated from the Art School...

Kennebeck to represent Revasi.(introducing)(Kennebeck Editions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... LOUISVILLE, Colo.--Kennebeck Editions has introduced the works of Oil painter Revasi. Revasi began his artistic career in set design for television and motion pictures. Wanting to express his creativity on a more personal level, he began...

Artexpo to launch Atlanta show.(news)(Internarional Artexpo)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... CLEVELAND--Internarional Artexpo has announced plans to debut a new show in Atlanta this summer. The show, which is also held annually in New York in February, is planned to take place at the Georgia World Congress Center from Sept. 10 to 12....

Oh My Godard Gallery opens in Vegas.(news)(Oh My Godard Gallery)(Las Vegas)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... LAS VEGAS--Michael Godard Fine Art has licensed the first Oh My Godard Gallery, which opened in the Aladdin Shops in Las Vegas in May. The first of many licensed galleries opening nationwide over the next two years, the Las Vegas location will...

Helen Bulwikto lead Devon Publishing Group.(news)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... NOVATO, Calif.--Devon Publishing Group (DPG), a graphic arts publishing company, has initiated a series of management changes. Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Helen Bulwik will assume responsibility for directing each division of DPG,...

Thomas Arvid raises $40,000 for High Museum.(news)(Thomas Arvid)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ATLANTA--Artist Thomas Arvid participated in the 2004 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction in March, and helped raise close to $40,000 for the museum. The biggest live and silent auctions in the event's history brought in $900,000, with total...

Is your Gallery out of service? Don't let your gallery become the subject of another bad service story.(marketing moves)
June 1, 2004... Service, service, service. That's how we keep customers. Offering services and asking questions such as, "Can we carry that to your car? Do you need it delivered? Of course, we'll hang it for you. Feel free to browse. Let us know when you need...

Artist and gallery owners speak out for sales: artist lectures and gallery talks work to inspire and educate gallery-goers.(strategy)
June 1, 2004... In the never ending quest to find new customers and draw them through the doors, some gallery owners have found a new approach: They're using speaking engagements and lectures to promote art. "The more publicity an artist receives, the...

Doing more with more: when local galleries work together, their collective efforts create solutions instead of competition.(Weatherburn Gallery)
June 1, 2004... Whether seeking greater regional visibility, increased sales or more bang for their marketing buck, individual gallery owners across the country have combined forces and formed associations to help them achieve these goals. From simple...

Sci-Art in motion: experiments and exploration: artists and scientists are exploring new aesthetic territories and creating artwork that is uniquely about this century.(Sci-Art)
June 1, 2004... Art and science may seem improbable bedfellows, but their marriage, often called Sci-Art, is one of the hottest topics in today's art world. Sci-Art is about how artists and scientists observe the world and their enduring attraction to...

John Rice.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Because of their life-like quality, John Rice's oil paintings might be mistaken for photographs. His pieces have a quiet, everyday aspect to them and often have figures as their central focus. "I think people are generally interested in other...

JoAnn Peralta.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... "There is pride in labor despite the job, be it white-collar or blue-collar labor.... I find beauty in the face of the laborer, regardless of the person's heritage or economic status, and I want to explore more of the laborer and more of my...

Realer than real: Ben Watson captures the images of his world in breathtaking detail and lets his collectors in on the stories that inspired them.(Artist profile: Ben Watson)
June 1, 2004... For Ben Watson III, art reveals itself in the most unexpected places--the faraway gaze of a ferry worker, the wind-blown hair of a college student, even the bodies of dead crows hanging on a branch. "I never plan a painting. They just happen to...

An exhibition by Oleg Yanushevsky was recently attacked and vandalized by Russian Orthodox enthusiasts, according to The Art Newspaper.(St. Petersburg, Russia)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... An exhibition by Oleg Yanushevsky was recently attacked and vandalized by Russian Orthodox enthusiasts, according to The Art Newspaper. The exhibit at the S.P.A.S. gallery featured politicians such as George W. Bush in the form of traditional...

Christina Hiett and Christopher DiScenza have very different interests.(Tucson, Ariz.)(The Lionel Rombach Gallery)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Christina Hiett and Christopher DiScenza have very different interests. Yet, because of this couples' mismatched tastes, The Lionel Rombach Gallery is featuring an exhibit titled "MHDPD--Magno Hydro Dynamic Propulsion Devise: The Experiment/The...

Herbert R. Axelrod, a millionaire philanthropist, is best known for his sale of a collection of rare violins to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at a large discount.(Newark, N.J.)(tax fraud)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Herbert R. Axelrod, a millionaire philanthropist, is best known for his sale of a collection of rare violins to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at a large discount. Subsidizing art is not Axelrod's only pastime, however, according to The New...

The Bendigo Art Gallery recently purchased the controversial piece "The Young Family" by Patricia Piccinini.(Bendigo, Australia)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Bendigo Art Gallery recently purchased the controversial piece "The Young Family" by Patricia Piccinini. The sculpture depicts a mother nursing her offspring, their appearance resembling a robust genetic blend of humans and, well, cows....

Indian painter Shihan Hussaini decided to protest the assassination of the spiritual Palestinian leader Sheik Ahamed Yassin, as well as the United States' occupation of Iraq, by setting fire to 13 of his paintings.(Chennai, India)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Indian painter Shihan Hussaini decided to protest the assassination of the spiritual Palestinian leader Sheik Ahamed Yassin, as well as the United States' occupation of Iraq, by setting fire to 13 of his paintings. The burned works were large...

Art looted by the Nazis from Jewish owners in France was recently offered on long-term loan to Israel.(Paris)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Art looted by the Nazis from Jewish owners in France was recently offered on long-term loan to Israel. Most of the stolen art now hangs in French museums. According to The Art Newspaper, the French National Museum Authority is preparing a list...

Museum matters.(art buzz ...)(re-openings and renovations)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... There's reason for celebration in the museum world. This fall, the Rubin Museum of Art is scheduled to open in New York. The museum will contain one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Himalayan art in the world in its...

Sotheby's.(Auction Block)(Sotheby's Inc.,)(Pablo Picasso's work)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... At Sotheby's last month, a 1905 Picasso painting titled "Boy With a Pipe (The Young Apprentice)" from the artist's Rose Period was sold to an anonymous bidder for a record $104.1 million. The painting was done when Picasso was just 24 years...

Three April photography sales at Sotheby's netted the auction house a total of $8.7 million, an amount that exceeded its high estimate of $6.7 million, according to the artdaily.com Web site.(Auction Block)(Sotheby's Inc.,)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Three April photography sales at Sotheby's netted the auction house a total of $8.7 million, an amount that exceeded its high estimate of $6.7 million, according to the artdaily.com Web site. Those sales included photographs from a private...

Christie's.(Auction Block)(auction of indian art)(Christie's International PLC)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... A record price for an Indian work of art was set in April when a private collector paid 2.9 [pounds sterling] for a 17th century Mughal jade flask wrapped in a net of rubies and emeralds and set in gold. The piece was sold at a Christie's...

Slumber Party.(New editions)
June 1, 2004... Socalart of Laguna Niguel, Calif., introduces "Slumber Party" by Michael Hicks. The giclee is available in a limited edition of 200, measures 14 by 20 inches and retails for $300. For more information, call (949) 275-8766 or visit...

Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord.(New editions)
June 1, 2004... Elizabeth Alan Ltd. of Staffordshire, England, introduces "Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord (Psalm 100 v1)"by artist Billy, one of four in a new series of prints called "Stepping Stones." The image is available as a lithograph in a limited...

Adrian.(New editions)
June 1, 2004... Gregory Editions of Stafford, Texas, introduces "Adrian" by Paul James. The limited-edition giclee of 195 measures approximately 9 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches and retails for $358 (mounted). For more information, call 800-288-2724 or visit...

A Splendid Morning.(New editions)
June 1, 2004... Pearl Publishing Company of Portland, Ore., introduces "A Splendid Morning" by Don Dahlke. The giclee on canvas is available in a s/n limited edition of 195, measures 40 by 30 inches and retails for $1,500. For more information, call...

Blue Dawn.(New editions)
June 1, 2004... Self-published photographer Kenneth Lane Smith of Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario, introduces "Blue Dawn." The open-edition giclee measures approximately 16 by 24 inches and retails for $120. For more information, call KLS Images at 866-211-9799,...

Desert Rose.(New editions)
June 1, 2004... Soulful Aspirations of Palm Desert, Calif., introduces "Desert Rose" by Gaynor Evans-Wilson. The hand-signed giclee is available on canvas in an edition of 275, measures 36 by 40 inches and retails for $275. For more information, call (760)...

Elephant Walk.(New editions)
June 1, 2004... Self-published artist Jan Martin McGuire introduces "Elephant Walk," a giclee available in a limited edition of 100, plus 12 APs, that measures 4 by 36 inches and retails for $525 for the regular edition, $625 for the APs. For more information,...

Mississippi river art explored in exhibit.(Minneapolis)
June 1, 2004... Art exemplifying the lifestyles of communities along the Mississippi River will be on display starting June 27 at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts' exhibit, "Currents of Change: Art and Life Along the Mississippi River, 1850-1861." The...

Brunnier highlights "Main Street" collaboration.(Ames, Iowa)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Grant Wood, perhaps best known for his 1930 painting "American Gothic," is the subject of an exhibition at Iowa State University's Brunnier Art Museum. "Grant Wood's Main Street," which runs through Aug. 7, features Wood's artwork created to...

Pre-Raphaelite art visits the Frist Center for the Visual Arts.(Nashville, Tenn.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Frist Center for the Visual Arts in Nashville, Tenn., is the only U.S. venue hosting "The Pre-Raphaelite Dream: Paintings and Drawings From the Tate Collection," on view through Aug. 15. The exhibition presents 70 paintings and works on...

Coral Gables, Fla.(Picture Gallery)
June 1, 2004... New River Publishing and artist Karen Stene donated a framed, embellished giclee of her painting, "Late Harvest Tapestry," to Roy Black's annual celebrity gala and fundraiser for the Bay Point School charity in Miami. [ILLUSTRATION...

Dallas.(Picture Gallery)
June 1, 2004... Artists Patrick Lewis and Tim Scott commend each other on their work during a show at the Stephanie Ward Gallery this past spring. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

New York.
June 1, 2004... The Fine Art Forum, held this spring, boasted a number of well known members of the art scene. Pictured are artists and representatives from the exhibiting companies, including Discovery Galleries, Vignettes Art, Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts,...

Carrollton, Texas.(Picture Gallery)
June 1, 2004... Sun to Moon Gallery recently held a reception for the opening of "Wilderness Spirit" an exhibition of photographs by Annette Bottaro-Walklet and Keith S. Walklet of Boise, Idaho. Pictured I to r: photographer Scot Miller, gallery director...

Ruskin, Fla.(Picture Gallery)
June 1, 2004... This February, the Blue Ibis Art Gallery held an opening for artist Sara Scher. Pictured I to r: retired University of South Florida art professor Bruce March, Scher and her husband David. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

New York.(Picture Gallery)
June 1, 2004... Collectors Editions Disney Fine Arts and artists gathered during the 2004 New York Artexpo this spring for a photo break. Top row, pictured I to r: artists Mike Kupka and Allison Lefcort; Collectors Editions Disney Fine Arts Director of...

Boston.(Picture Gallery)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Guild of Boston Artists held an opening reception in March to present four newly elected artist members and their work. Pictured I to r: artists Leonard Mizerek and Anita I. Johnson, guild director Barbara Dahill and artist Peter T....

Michael Flohr.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Michael Flohr's "Bon Appetite" is a collaboration of art and taste. Inspired by the kitchen at the Culinary Institute of Napa, Flohr artistically transforms a training kitchen into a veritable bistro. "Bon Appetite" is a hand-embellished mixed...

Henry Asencio.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Color sparkles and image intrigues in Asencio's most recent release, "Rhapsody." An ethereal smattering of turquoise blue creates the heavenly presence of this female form. "Rhapsody" is a hand-embellished mixed media on canvas in an edition of...

Loman Eng.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... "A Quiet Moment" is an oil painting by Loman Eng measuring 18 by 24 inches. His paintings are of an aesthetic nature and very romantic. When viewing his portraits, you can relate to the feeling of the person in the paintings. Limited-edition...

Image Conscious.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... "Elemental Connections III" is part of an abstract series by artist Aleah Koury. Published by Image Conscious, the poster retails for $30 and measures 25 by 28 inches (paper) and 21 by 23 inches (image). For more information, call Image...

Dave Shafer.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Photographer Dave Sharer announces the release Of "Sombrero," a new open-edition girlie. The hand-signed fine-art print is one in a growing number of images that are becoming available from the artist. For more information, contact Dave Shafer...

Wesley Prints[R] Inc.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... "Orphan," by Roberta Wesley, is available in limited canvas giclee editions, sizes 24 by 30 inches and 30 by 40 inches, and in an open-edition on 100-lb. Saxony cover paper. The image size measures 18 by 24 inches. For more information, call...

Diane Monett.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... "Pathway To a Dream" features Diane Monett's trademark vivid colors, luminosity, technical depth and warm, optimistic mood. The original oil on canvas is 24 by 30 inches and is available for $10,500. The limited-edition giclee print is...

Alexander Volkov.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... "Whether I paint a landscape, a still-life or a portrait, within it there is always a story of light traveling through darkness," said artist Alexander Volkov. Brown Barn Publishing proudly introduces his newest image, "Beyond the Turning," a...

ICF Custom Design Studio.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... ICF Custom Design Studio offers original acrylics and artist-embellished giclees on canvas or paper, original mat art, paper sculpture, cast paper--all signed by the artist at prices similar to framed prints. Showrooms in St. Petersburg, Fla.,...

Michael Pannier.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... "Bodyscapes," a suite of photogravures by photographer Michael Pannier, will be released this summer. The series of images, published by Red Door Art, explores the feminine form through the lens of the landscape photographer. For more...

Wild Wings LLC.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Wild Wings LLC presents "Flying Free," the latest release in the new Pinnacle Collection by Terry Redlin. This beautiful image is a tribute to our national symbol and a spectacular landscape in its own right. The open edition measures 20 by 11...

The Moss Portfolio.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... With a bounteous spirit of invention, Moss returns time and again to immensely popular themes, such as the Amish and Mennonites, geese, trees and winter reflections. Her art speaks of love of nature, family and friends, and the value of hard...

WeSellPrints.com.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... WeSellPrints.com showcases Rick Mundy's 38th seascape, "Harbor Twilight." Available on Arches 140-lb. paper as an open-edition signed gicl4e in three image sizes, or as a full deckled sheet. For more information, call (631) 689-6298 or e-mail...

Yankell fine arts.(artist Showcase)
June 1, 2004... Stuart Yankell's unique fusion of visceral brushwork with classical lighting and form has become an internationally recognized style. His "Tango" captures the passion and precision of this fiery Argentinean dance. The limited-edition enhanced...

Makush Arts.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... "Women Fetching Water" is a collection of Makush Arts' by Aklilu Temesgen, one of the new generation of Ethiopian artists. The open-edition giclee on canvas or paper is available in sizes measuring 24 by 36 inches and 18 by 24 inches. For more...

Chuck Jones enterprises.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Although Chuck Jones' film credits identified him for more than six decades as a director of Warner Bros. animated pictures, the public is just now recognizing his stature as a graphic artist. Dedicated as he was to animation as the new graphic...

C. Pierre Latour.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... "Still Life In Red and Blue," an original oil painting on canvas (unframed size: 36 by 48 inches) is exclusively available from Herbert Arnot Inc., representatives for C. Pierre Latour. For more information on becoming an authorized Latour...

Global Fine Art.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Global Fine Art has introduced two new Thomas Easley limited editions of sophisticated, fine-wine still lifes. The edition size for each image is 95 with 10 artist proofs. Each print is embellished to capture the texture and mix of...

Haddad's fine arts.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... See our new series of chefs/walters by best-selling artist Mike Kungl in a retro style with on-trend colors. Also available as beautiful open-edition canvas or paper girlies in custom sizes, including oversize. Visit www.haddadsfinearts.com for...

Haddad's fine arts.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Our graceful palms by Verdi are available as posters or open-edition giclees in a series of four different images in a similar theme. They're wonderful for hospitality use--they look stunning in public spaces as oversized canvas giclees. Visit...

Jon Hair.(artist Showcase)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Jon Hair presents "Grizzly." This 21- by 27- by 13-inch limited-edition bronze sculpture captures the fierce nature of the endangered North American grizzly bear. Visit www.jonhair.com or call (704) 892-7203 for more information. ...

Pat Palermino.(artist Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... "Fourth of July At the White House" is a charming limited-edition lithograph by Patricia Palermino depicting the annual celebration on the lawn of the White House. Palermino is best known for colorful, humorous, often whimsical paintings of...

Lively Art.(artist Showcase)
June 1, 2004... Lively Art is proud to present "Doug," one of five new limited-edition giclees by Matt Lively. This playful release on paper has an image size of 15 by 15 inches with a trim size of 21 by 21 inches, is available in a s/n limited edition of 295...

Show dates.(Calendar)
June 1, 2004... THIS MONTH JUNE 3-4 SOFA New York Seventh Regiment Armory New York 800-563-7632 www.sofGexDo.com JUNE 5-6 & 12-13 American Crafts Festival Lincoln Center Plaza New York (973) 746-0091 ...

Summer of Art at SOFA New York 2004.(Sculpture Objects and Functional Art)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- At the Seventh Annual International Exposition of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art (SOFA), designers, museum directors and curators, scholars, collectors and interested visitors gather to celebrate the expression of objects that...

St. Tammany Parish offers a break from the big easy.(City beat: St. Tammany Parish, LA.)
June 1, 2004... Fleeing oppressive summer heat and yellow fever in the 19th century, New Orleanians flocked to St. Tammany Parish, on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, and built vacation cottages among the vast stands of pine and along lush rivers. Now...

Turn on, tune in or drop out? As Larson-Juhl commercials debut on national television, experts weigh the benefits of advertising on the small screen.
June 1, 2004... Frame manufacturer Larson-Juhl of Norcross, Ga., broke new round April 12 when it aired its first TV commercial. "Custom frame the beauty of your home" is the tagline for the two 30-second ads, which were designed to market directly to...

CYRO hires Whalen, Cox.(in the news)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ROCKAWAY, N.J. -- CYRO Industries, a producer of specialty acrylic solutions, has appointed Scan Whalen and Aaron Cox as sales representatives for sheet products servicing the Canadian and South Central regions respectively. Both Whalen and Cox...

Fletcher-Terry introduces new miter saw line.(in the news)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... FARMINGTON, Conn. -- In a joint effort with Pictureframe Products The Fletcher-Terry Company recently introduced a line of miter saw products, including tables, a saw, a blade and accessories. The Fletcher 7000 and Fletcher 7100 miter saw...