Art Business News articles from May 2009

Art Business News archives from May 2009

Coping in a down economy: an economic overview: a nationwide corporate survey reveals companies' coping strategies in a down economy, top management and organizational challenges and training focus in 2009.(On The WEB)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TRANSFORM ANONYMOUS WEB VISITORS INTO LEADS Five easy steps will help you turn the unidentified visitors currently visiting your Web site into hard-and-fast business leads. GREENING YOUR BOTTOM LINE A...

Correction.(ARTIST UPDATE)(Correction notice)
May 1, 2009... The incorrect caption was listed in the April 2009 story titled "Photographer Alan Maltz Wins VISION Award" (page 12). The correct caption for the accompanying picture is: Board of Directors President Jeffrey Arciniaco, Alan S. Maltz and Board...

The art of (Re)negotiating a fair and favorable lease.(Business SENSE)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When we heard about ABN's idea for an art-world-specific Economic Stimulus Issue, we were thrilled to contribute. I think we're all ready for some economic relief! But, as noted in our last column, relief only comes...

The art world's first standard of industry excellence.(GALLERY EXCELLENCE AWARDS)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Introducing the ABN Gallery Excellence Awards: As a leader in the fine-art market, Art Business News is proud to present the industry's very first awards program, The Gallery Excellence Awards, which promise to...

Larson-Juhl is proud to introduce the industry's first Forest Stewardship-Certified matboard collection.(PRODUCT PICKS)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Larson-Juhl is proud to introduce the industry's first Forest Stewardship-Certified matboard collection--The Artique Biltmore Collection of solid-color core matboards. Inspired by the natural grandeur and...

Sensual forms and exotic textures bursting with raw energy highlight the new globally inspired Palladio collection by Roma Moulding.(PRODUCT PICKS)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sensual forms and exotic textures bursting with raw energy highlight the new globally inspired Palladio collection by Roma Moulding. The mouldings are hand-finished with more than 10 layers of colorant, patina and...

Max Moulding presents Le Provence Collection--Colors of the Inspirational Landscape.(PRODUCT PICKS)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Max Moulding presents Le Provence Collection--Colors of the Inspirational Landscape. A creative combination of hand-distressed, antique wash and weather-worn textures creates a patina with old-world charm. Available...

Cella Gallery, North Hollywood, CA.(Picture GALLERY)
May 1, 2009... A viewer looks on at Wiley Wallace's "Jolly End" at Wallace's "More Then When Happened" exhibit, which was coupled with Miguel Osuna's "Mi Reina del Palmar" exhibit at Celia Gallery.

Rosetta Stone Fine Art Gallery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.(Picture GALLERY)
May 1, 2009... Guest artist Kate McCavitt, gallery owner JoAnne Berkow (holding gallery muse Jou-Jou) and art consultant Jane Solar pose at the "Modern Marvels" reception. Several of the gallery's artists from around the world were on hand to greet guests,...

Silver Queen Gallery, Park City, UT.(Picture GALLERY)
May 1, 2009... Johnny Barrett, Lisa Kaplan, Frank Gonzales, gallery director Timm Hilty, Dustin Antip and Richard Salcido are shown at a show featuring Gonzales, Salcido, and Barrett. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Williamsburg Fine Art Gallery, Williamsburg, Va.(Picture GALLERY)
May 1, 2009... Gallery owners Joe and Eunice Glosson are shown with artist Katie Balas (center) at the opening of the artist's exhibition, which sold 21 of 34 originals during the two-day event. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Left Bank Gallery, Essex Village, CT.(Picture GALLERY)
May 1, 2009... Guests browse the opening reception of "Awaken," the first annual exhibition for members of the Essex Art Association.The Best in Show award was given to Barbara Beutel Tomeo for a mixed-media work that incorporated linen dresses. ...

Plainview Old Bethpage Library, Plainview, NY.(Picture GALLERY)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artist Beth S. Goldberg is shown with reception guest Tracy Johnson at her "Abstract Expression" exhibit with paintings "Bull, Bear, or Pig?" and "Ruby Treasure."

Focal Point Gallery, Bronx, NY.(Picture GALLERY)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artists Marian Doherty, Noemi Santana, gallery director Ron Terner, artists Pamela Sklar, Fran Marino, E.B.Tierney, Cheryl Brinker, Maggie Myers and Lois Weingarten are pictured at the "Women's Art Exhibition."

Los Angeles Tribal Association, Los Angeles.(Picture GALLERY)
May 1, 2009... Los Angeles Tribal Association President Joshua Domondstein and the association's founder, Mark A. Johnson, are shown at the group's inaugural "Cultural Crossroads" exhibition, which benefited nonprofit organization The World is Just a Book...

The Helen Jones Gallery, Sacramento, CA.(Picture GALLERY)
May 1, 2009... The Helen Jones Gallery recently hosted a solo show for world-renowned artist Yuri Tremler (center), who is shown with Helen Jones and Lina Tremler. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

LeMieux Galleries, New Orleans.(Picture GALLERY)
May 1, 2009... Artist Alan Gerson, gallery owner Denis Berthiaume and artist Jesse Poimboeuf are shown in front of Gerson's latest collection of paintings titled "Dinosaurs, Aliens and UFOs." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Open Shutter Gallery, Durango, CO.(Picture GALLERY)
May 1, 2009... Gallery director Brandon Donahue, artist Dale O'Dell and gallery owner Margy Dudley are shown at an opening reception for O'Dell's photographic and digital art. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

"Contemplation".(New EDITIONS)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "CONTEMPLATION" by Eric Christensen: Giclee Edition of 125, 20 x 15 inches; Edition of 100, 32 x 24 inches; Edition of 50, 40 x 30 inches; Eric Christensen Fine Art & Editions: 408.445.1314; ericchristensenart.com.

"Grand Central Reflections".(New EDITIONS)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "GRAND CENTRAL REFLECTIONS" by Sharon Florin: Cold-Press Watercolor Paper with Archival Inks Edition of 25, 8 x 10 inches, $100; Franklin 54 Gallery: 917.821.0753; franklin54gallery.blogspot.com