Art Business News articles from November 2006

Art Business News archives from November 2006

Profiling portraits: the most custom of all custom art--portraits, can present a variety of challenges to artists and art dealers.
November 1, 2006... Five-year-old Heather Ries hid in her closet. Her mother, Susanna, gently explained that if she stayed in there, her portrait might not look so nice. The reluctant Heather emerged, and portrait artist Dale Tremblay Begley sat beside her on her...

Inside out: untaught art, a.k.a. outsider art, is gaining momentum and respect.
November 1, 2006... It began, like the art itself, simply enough. The Corcoran Gallery in Washington, DC, held a seminal show in 1982 that effectively gave Outsider art and Contemporary Folk art, or "untaught" art, a jumpstart into legitimacy. In its review...

Giving thanks is a win-win.(Editorial)
November 1, 2006... With the approach of Thanksgiving, it is customary to pause and reflect on the things for which we are most grateful for in our lives, including the many blessings, fortunate moments and extraneous events that put smiles on our faces throughout...

Ideas bring smiles.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I was perusing the Art Business News Web site and couldn't help but smile at the ideas your "Marketing Moves: Be Bold; Think Themes" article [by Alyson Stanfield, July] suggested. It made me think about how bold the Port of San Diego has been...

In praise of interns.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I work in a small gallery in Green Bay, WI, which specializes in sports photographs and art. We get your publication here and I enjoy looking through it. I enjoyed Susanne Casgar's editorial [September] regarding ABN intern, Jennifer Zemanek. I...

Cinema on canvas: cinematic artist John Alvin pays homage to 'Rings.'.(John Alvin)
November 1, 2006... SAN DIEGO -- John Alvin loves the cinema. So, as a "representational" artist, he could only think of one thing to do--create cinematic art, which he has been doing now for nearly 30 years. "I have a life-long love of the movies and no...

Support for artists.(Introducing)
November 1, 2006... LOS ANGELES -- A new organization, dedicated to providing direct support for living artists on an unparalleled scale and national scope, will debut this year with the award of 50 grants totaling $2.5 million. United States Artists (USA)...

DJ Blues welcomes Marion Rose.
November 1, 2006... DUNCANVILLE, TX -- DJ Blues has added to its stable of artists, British Columbia, Canada-based emerging artist Marion Rose, who is becoming recognized for her use of bold colors, expressive brushwork and her subject matter that shows her love...

Britto book now available.(Romero Britto)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... MIAMI -- Pop artist Romero Britto's newest book, Colors Around The World, a retrospective and document of the artist's life and work over the past 20 years, is now available in the United States after being published and sold in Europe this...

California gallery benefits from 'outside the box' event.(Wonderful World Gallery)
November 1, 2006... SANTA MONICA, CA -- Debbie Weiss, owner of Wonderful World Art Gallery in Culver City, CA, knows a good opportunity when she hears it. Approached by the publisher and art representative for Bob Kurtz, Debbie was invited to co-host an artist's...

New city and dates for DECOR Expo spring 2007.(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... CLEVELAND -- In response to requests by exhibitors and attendees to better serve the Northeast art and framing market, the springtime DECOR Expo show is moving from New York City to Baltimore in 2007. The new dates, April 27-29, 2007, offer...

'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' turns to ArtSelect for art.(ArtSelect Inc.)
November 1, 2006... FAIRFIELD, IA -- A deserving New Jersey family had the surprise of a lifetime when they discovered their house had been transformed into a designer home, thanks in part to ArtSelect, an online art gallery and custom frame shop for designers and...

Art benefits medicine.(news)(University of Alabama Medical Alumni Association )(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... BIRMINGHAM, AL -- The University of Alabama Medical Alumni Association hosted an historic signing event, featuring the "Jefferson Tower" drawing by Dr. Don Stewart (UASOM '85). Stewart's unique rendering of the landmark Jefferson hospital...

Unpublished New Yorker cover serves Katrina cause.(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... SHREVEPORT, LA -- Readers of last Feb. 27th's New Yorker magazine were to have seen Louisiana artist William Joyce's poignant illustration of a trio of Mardi Gras revelers wandering the streets of their Katrina-devastated city. But the cover...

McGaw announces 2006 disbursement.(news)(McGaw Foundation)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... WEST NYACK, NY -- The McGaw Foundation announced that it disbursed $61,000 to qualifying charities at the close of its fiscal year, July 31, 2006, representing an increase in donations over the amount contributed in its 2005 disbursement. ...

Show dates.(Calendar)
November 1, 2006... NOVEMBER NOV. 9-12 Boston International Fine Art Show The Boston Center for the Arts Boston 617-787-2637 www.fineartboston.com NOV. 10-12 Los Angeles Art & Design Show Santa Monica Civic Auditorium ...

Lipstick collection attracting pop art.(news)(Fran Wilson Creative Cosmetics hired Charles Fazzino for designing stylish and colorful container for lipstick)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- Charles Fazzino, 3-dimensional Pop artist, has ventured into the world of cosmetics, utilizing his artwork into limited-edition packaging for Fran Wilson Creative Cosmetics. Fran Wilson, a private label cosmetics company,...

Matisse to open in Dallas.(news)
November 1, 2006... DALLAS -- Opening simultaneously at the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center in early January 2007, "Matisse: Painter as Sculptor," is the first exhibition in over two decades to explore Matisse's achievements in this medium....

The Art of Digital.(news)
November 1, 2006... SAN DIEGO -- The Art Of Digital Show at the Museum of Contemporary Art through Nov. 19, features all forms of digital art--digital painting, computer-based illustration, digitally manipulated photography, fractals and algorithmic imagery,...

Artist donates originals to hospital.(news)(Lona donated custom original paintings to St. Rose Dominican Hospital)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... HENDERSON, NV -- Contemporary artist, Lona, has donated three custom original paintings to St. Rose Dominican Hospital's new San Martin campus in Las Vegas. The 48- x 48-inch paintings represent three stages of life--budding, blooming and...

Indianapolis displays 'signs' to the public.(news)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission and the Arts Council of Indianapolis are exhibiting, "Julian Opie: Signs," a public art exhibition featuring 10 installations by the internationally recognized artist, Julian...

Spread the news: content-rich gallery newsletters are amazing marketing tools.(marketing moves: advice)(Column)
November 1, 2006... Editor's note: This is the first part of a two-part series. How's that newsletter coming along? What? You say don't have one? How could it be that you aren't taking advantage of this amazing marketing tool? Businesses, nonprofits, and...

Jennifer Vranes.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)
November 1, 2006... Through her art, contemporary artist Jennifer Vranes transports the viewer to distant lands where poppies grow wildly in breathtaking meadows; where fragrant lavender is farmed in lush rows in France; or where aspens quake in the Rocky...

I. H. Nardini.(trendsetters: Emerging Artists)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... "These works (shown here) are documents of human existence and represent states of emotion, pushing forward the raw vulnerability in all of us," says abstract artist I.H. Nardini. Throughout her career, Nardini has consistently explored the...

Dixon Design Studio announces the release of "Sax in the Blue Suit" by artist Sam Dixon.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... DIXON DESIGN STUDIO announces the release of "Sax in the Blue Suit" by artist SAM DIXON. The iris print is offered on Somerset Velvet rag paper in an edition of 100. Sized at 18 x 24 inches, it retails for $200. For more information, call...

Richard Stewart.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... RICHARD STEWART announces the release of "Poppies on White," part of "The Red Hot Poppies" series. Available in an edition of 350, the digitally enhanced photographs are printed on canvas; are sized a 28 x 20 inches; and are priced at $300 on...

Gregory Beck.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... GREGORY BECK announces the release of "Primavera." The life-sized sculpture stands 8 feet 5 inches and is cast bronze. In an edition of 15, it retails for $75,000. For more information, call 817-923-4334; e-mail info@artbygreorybeck.com; visit...

Pat Fiorello.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... PAT FIORELLO announces the release of "Tuscan Sunlight" The giclees are available in an edition of 100 on watercolor paper and are signed and numbered by the artist. Sized at 12x16 inches and 18x24 inches, they retail for $75 and $125...

Maia Nero.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... MAIA NERO announces the release of "Raise Peace" The giclee of an original gouache mixed media is sized at 20 x 24 inches and retails for $300. For more information, e-mail maia@mydecorart.com; visit www.mydecorart.com.

Eric Christensen Fine Art announces the release of "Sommelier Suite," by Eric Christensen.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... ERIC CHRISTENSEN FINE ART announces the release of "Sommelier Suite," by ERIC CHRISTENSEN. The giclee is available on canvas in an edition of 125 or on paper in an edition of 25, and retails for $1,260 and $1,150 respectively. Artist proof and...

Q&A with David Saeidian: meet City Art's David Saeidian, who with his brother Ben, co-founded and owns City Art, Van Nuys, CA.(Interview)
November 1, 2006... Q. Tell us about your start in the art and framing business. [My brother] Ben and I started the business in 1980 in the back of a garage while studying computer engineering at Cal State Northridge. We made the framing at night and sold them...

Representing the positive: the art of Hessam is all about beauty, grace, acceptance and above all, love.(artist profile: Hessam)(Hessam Abrishami)(Biography)
November 1, 2006... As an adventurous explorer as an young child in the ancient city of Shiraz, Iran, Hessam Abrishami (known throughout the art world as simply Hessam), was immersed in a world of extravagant textiles and paintings. The heritage and traditions...

Bliss fine art announces the release of a triptych by artist Sharron Bliss.(originals)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... BLISS FINE ART announces the release of a triptych by artist SHARRON BLISS. "New Journey 279," "280," and "281 ." Each are sized at 16 x 16 inches and are gesso and oil stick on paper. The pieces can be stacked vertically or horizontally. For...

Stacy Bayne.(originals)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... STACY BAYNE announces the release of "Maasai Entito." The fine art bronze is sized at 30 x 8 x 6 inches and retails for $4,950. For more information, call 818-545-4048; e-mail sbayne@mac.com; visit www.StacyBayne.com. [ILLUSTRATION...

Wilson fine arts announces the release of "Push, Daddy, Push" by Richard D. Wilson, Jr.(originals)
November 1, 2006... WILSON FINE ARTS announces the release of "Push, Daddy, Push" by RICHARD D. WILSON, JR. The original pastel on Wallis Sanded Pastel Paper is sized at 18 x 24 inches and retails for 59,000. For more information, call 252-314-2942; e-mail...

Simon Bull studios announce a new release by Simon Bull.(originals)
November 1, 2006... SIMON BULL STUDIOS announce a new release by SIMON BULL. "Western Skies," an acrylic on canvas, is sized at 40 x 30 inches and retails for $28,550. For more information, call 831-402-7694; e-mail jake@bullart.com; visit www.bullart.com. ...

Makeovers yield lessons learned: customer comments are positive and insightful.
November 1, 2006... Envisioning a makeover is one thing. Doing it is another. And learning from the experience is, perhaps, the crowning achievement. In this second part of a two-part series (see September, page 28), gallery directors from around the country...

The secondary art market.(Directory)
November 1, 2006... AJ Fine Arts, Ltd. 6208 Mill Lane Brooklyn, NY 11234 Telephone (718) 531-7830 Fax (718) 241-4389 VAST INVENTORY OF WORKS BY: Artists: Erte: Objects of Art, Jewelry, Sculpture, and Champagne Flutes ...

Clayton, MO.(Picture Gallery)
November 1, 2006... The Barucci Gallery hosted an exclusive Afro Celotto Exhibtion, which featured Celotto's glass blowing work. Shown, left to right, are Ken Tolces, a representative of Celotto's work, and Shirley Schwartz, one of the owners of The Barucci...

Topeka, KS.(Picture Gallery)
November 1, 2006... SouthWind Gallery recently hosted the "2005 Arts for the Parks Top 100 Tour." Shown, left to right, are (front row) gallery owners Gary Blitsch and Sharon Hotchkiss Blitsch with the featured Kansas artists (second row) Gary Ozias, Judith...

Santa Fe: Chuck Jones Gallery recently opened a new gallery in Santa Fe, with an opening exhibit "UrBanity," featuring Pop artist Tim Rogerson.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Chuck Jones Gallery recently opened a new gallery in Santa Fe, with an opening exhibit "UrBanity," featuring Pop artist Tim Rogerson. Shown in the top photo, left to right, are Jennifer Case from The Santa Fe Children's Museum, collectors...

Santa Fe.(Picture Gallery)
November 1, 2006... Collectors from various locations around the United States came to the Frances Exhibition at The Downey Gallery to meet the artist, Roman Frances. The exhibition showcased Frances signature motifs of figuratives and landscapes. Shown, left to...

Miami.(Picture Gallery)(Cuba Nostalgia held at Fair-Expo Center)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Cuba Nostalgia, the premier Cuban event outside of Cuba, was recently held at the Fair-Expo Center. The event featured traditional Cuban foods, music, cultural exhibits and a Cuban artists pavilion that included the works of Humberto Benitez,...