Art Business News articles from October 2004

Art Business News archives from October 2004

Foreign photography: gaining momentum: museums, expos and economic trends whet appetite for photos from Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa.
October 1, 2004... What is your stand on internationalism? Not politics--photographs. Like U.S. politicians, U.S. photography dealers are increasingly finding it necessary to choose between isolationism and multilateralism, with the latter being the trend. ...

Merchandising the holidays: Gallery owners share strategies for selling art during the gift-giving season.(Strategy)
October 1, 2004... When Bill Lowe decided to mount an ambitious group show at his 13,000-square-foot Lowe Gallery in Atlanta several years ago, it seemed like a sure plan for a successful holiday sales season. Lowe painstakingly displayed works by 70 different...

Teamwork works.(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... Every time I return from the Art-expo and DECOR Expo events, I marvel at how many people tirelessly work long hours to bring it all together so successfully. As I reflect on Atlanta, some images come to mind: the choreography of the Shepard...

Appreciates public art coverage.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... I was excited to read the July article, "Public Art Helps Drive Urban Renewal," [by Susanne Casgar, page 54]. Currently, I am working on an urban project, "Art on the Block," in Washington, DC. This ambitious heritage art project is aimed at...

Teaching and selling without compromising art.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... In regards to your editorial in August ["You're a Teacher, Too" by Joe Jancsurak, page 8]: Yes, we have the time to explain the "art basics," but the clients in general are basically uneducated in fine art. And, galleries selling those 90,000...

Chicago show is born ... again.(Chicago Contemporary & Classic)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... CHICAGO--The modern and contemporary art fair at Chicago's Navy Pier, May 6-9, 2005, has a new name, "Chicago Contemporary & Classic." CC&C will offer the world's most respected galleries a comprehensive selection of modern and contemporary...

Key player is promoted.(Up Front)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... MANCHESTER, VT--Applejack Art Partners announces the promotion of James Meserve to chief executive officer. Meserve previously served as the company president. Jack Appelman, founder of Applejack, is now chairman. "Despite a soft economy...

Art captures summer memories.(people In The News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... CANOGA PARK, CA--"End of Summer," by the French master-artist, Joanny, portrays the rich colors and deep hues of the artist's memorable family summer vacation. "About 20 years ago, my family and I went camping on the beaches of L'Escalet,...

Iris prints released.(people In The News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ATLANTA--Glenmark Editions presents limited edition, iris prints by award-winning, mixed media artist Dennis Campay. His paintings combine European cityscapes with distinctly Southern imagery, using a range of hues. Campay's works present a...

Maryland artist signs.(people In The News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... WOODSTOCK, VT--Wild Apple Graphics has signed Maryland artist, Susan Webster. Her style reflects Abstract Expressionism, and uses color as an emotion of force. Webster finds her inspiration from the German Expressionists and says, "They show...

Kinuko Y. Craft signs with Duirwaigh Gallery.(people In The News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ATLANTA--Kinuko Y. Craft, recipient of more than 100 awards for art and illustration, will now be offering many of the original paintings created during her award-winning, 40-year career through Duirwaigh Gallery of Atlanta. Having been...

Industry embraces doggy lovers.(people In The News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... VANCOUVER, BC--Today's pets are not only important "family members," they also are often recipients of extravagant gifts, such as designer sweaters, jew elry and gourmet treats as opposed to the old "give a dog a bone." With that in mind, Art...

FADA presents annual art show.(people In The News)(Fine Art Dealers Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... LOS ANGELES--The Fine Art Dealers Association (FADA) presents the ninth annual Los Angeles Art Show, Oct. 14-17,at the Santa Monica Air Center, with more than 3,000 works for both the starting and established collectors. Sixty art galleries...

Second time around, ridder wins it again.(Milestones)(California Watercolor Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... LAGUNA BEACH, CA--The watercolor, "Zebra" by artist Mitch Ridder, was chosen for the California Watercolor Association's 36th Annual National Exhibition and was displayed in the Academy of Art University Gallery, located in San Francisco. ...

Fall supplement now available.(Introducing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... AUSTIN, TX--New Era's 2004 Fall Supplement Catalog features an array of images from current and newly signed artists. The book is an addition to the existing New Era Publishing 2003/2004 catalog and has been printed on heavy-gloss stock paper,...

Gallery introduces new releases.(Introducing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... SCOTTSDALE, AZ--The Joan Cawley Gallery announces the release of its latest supplement, "Viva La Vida!," showcasing imagery that reflects the broad range of Hispanic cultures, as well as an extensive collection featuring the"Best of the...

Artist named distinguished art educator.(Milestones)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... SOUTH HADLEY, MA--Artist Douglas Miles has been named the Masters' Circle Distinguished Art Educator by Canson Inc., importers of Arches fine art papers and watercolor brushes. The committee looks for those artists who combine innovative...

Caspari named official "equestrian" artist.(Milestones)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ATHERTON, CA--The Menlo Charity Horse Show announced artist Robin Caspari as the Official Artist of this prestigious, equestrian event, featuring her painting, "Scoot'n Blues," as the 2004 theme. Her limited edition print highlighted the...

Trends emerge with charity auction.(art buzz ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... NEW YORK--Eight interior designers, seven weeks and one Manhattan townhouse to be redecorated and refurnished, were necessary for completing the eBay Second Annual Showhouse challenge this past June. The designers purchased all their supplies...

Graffiti Art in the light.(news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... BROOKLYN, NY--Earlier this year, Mark Schachner, owner of the Mill Basin Kosher Deli, had commissioned graffiti artists to spray paint his "ugly" fence, but when things got out of a hand, Schachner was determined to discuss with the street...

Art kids can actually touch.(art buzz ...)(Oopsy Daisy )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... SAN DIEGO--A couple, searching for art to hang on the wall in their baby's nursery, were disheartened with their inability to find a piece that was safe for the baby. Unfortunately, most contained glass with a heavy-duty frame, which they felt...

Museum renovated after damaging earthquake.(Museum Matters)
October 1, 2004... SAN FRANCISCO--The de Young Museum will reopen its doors on Oct. 15, 2005, in a new landmark building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog and de Meuron in collaboration with Fong and Chan, after suffering tremendous damage from...

Museum opens for first time in 30 years.(Museum Matters)(New York Metropolitan Museum of Art )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... NEW YORK--In response to a positive public support of the "Holiday Mondays" program in 2003, The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced it will continue to offer these special viewing days--the Mondays of major holiday weekends. The museum had...

Art of town.(art buzz ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... LONG ISLAND CITY, NY--A disheveled building situated on Jackson Avenue is home to a unique "24/7" gallery showcasing top artists in the field. Best of all, it's free. The artwork displayed on the surrounding walls are large mural paintings that...

Jazz, blues and landscape photographs on display.(Museum Matters)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... CLINTON, CT -- After a 4-year restoration, the M. Sarba Fine Art Cafe has on exhibit "Fame & Flowers," featuring the photographs of Dennis Stock, through Oct. 23. The show displays two themes, the first being of Iris jazz days in the 1960s and...

The father of the Modern Poster on exhibit.(news)
October 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- Marking the release of the poster art book, "The Posters of Leonetto Cappiello," by entrepreneur Jack Rennert, will be the first American Exhibition of the Posters of Leonetto Cappiello, held at The International Poster Center...

Art installation project celebrates anniversary.(news)
October 1, 2004... CLEVELAND -- After being selected for the 2003 International Call for Artists competition, Brian Tolle created a 2-year, temporary public art sculpture, "For the Gentle Wind Doth Move Silently, Invisibly," in downtown Cleveland. Commissioned by...

Art Deco artist sold out.(news)
October 1, 2004... JACKSONVILLE, FL -- London Contemporary Art and the Albemarle Gallery announce the complete sell-out of artist Fabio Hurtado during his solo exhibition this summer. Hurtado's Art Deco style paints the fashion, elegance and simplicity of the...

Daffy Duck is voted president.
October 1, 2004... IRVINE, CA -- With the upcoming elections in mind, "Daffy Duck for President" has been released as a limited edition giclee (100), on paper by artist Chuck Jones. The print was created in original watercolors for Jones' 1997 book, also titled,...

Celebrities to host opening-night reception.(news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... NEW YORK--Photo New York 2004, held Oct. 14-17, at the Metropolitan Pavilion, will kick off the show with an opening night reception hosted by actor Matt Dillon and actor/producer Fisher Stevens. The event will benefit The Jewish Museum in New...

Bringing the beach indoors.(news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... MIAMI--A selection of artist Joe Gemignani's beach shots will hang on the walls of all 30 floors in the new Fontainebleau II hotel that is opening in late fall, allowing visitors to view the beach from the indoors. Some of his Polaroids were...

Handmade craft show this November.(news)
October 1, 2004... SANTA MONICA, CA--As Los Angeles largest handmade craft show, The Contemporary Crafts Market, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Nov. 5-7, will showcase decorative, functional and wearable art by more than 250 artists from across the...

Questions & answers.(advice)
October 1, 2004... I regularly receive letters, phone calls, e-mails and faxes from galleries and/or artists asking questions ranging from marketing, advertising and promotion, to finding and training staff. Here are some that may apply to you--the gallery...

Todd Muskopf.(originals)
October 1, 2004... TODD MUSKOPF believes that landscapes are glimpses into eternity, realizing that the land around us is a tangible link to the countless generations that have come before us, and is our gift to the future. He paints these undeveloped areas to...

Bryan Ubaghs.(originals)
October 1, 2004... BRYAN UBAGHS, a self-taught artist who calls the Puget Sound his home, presents "Boat House," an original acrylic on canvas. Sized at 40 x 24 inches, it retails for $3,500. Ubagh's paintings are an original blend of rich colors, combined with...

Renee Steger Simpson.(originals)
October 1, 2004... RENEE STEGER SIMPSON announces "Alice from Dallas V" and "Mary and Mr. B" part of her popular Snooty Women Series[TM]. An original watercolor on paper," Alice from Dallas V" is 11 x 17 inches, (Inventory # 44540) and is priced at $1,700. "Mary...

Sarah Cassidy.(originals)
October 1, 2004... SARAH CASSIDY is a dynamic talent who paints in many styles, from Impressionist to contemporary. An accomplished artist and a true visionary, Cassidy depicts tranquil landscapes, serene watercolors, and whimsical imagery through diverse media....

Nostalgia.(New editions)
October 1, 2004... Gamboa, JD Wild and The Giclee Collection introduce "Nostalgia" by Gamboa, published and distributed by Wild Art Group, Inc. The watercolor giclee is 25 x 20 inches, has an edition size of 395, and retails for $250. For more information, call...

Asiatic Lillies.(New editions)
October 1, 2004... Ackerman Galleries of Kapa'au, Hawaii, introduces "Asiatic Lillies" by Gary Ackerman. The hand-signed giclee, available in a limited edition of 95, measures 27 x 36 inches and retails for $800. For more information, call 800-484-9924, ext....

Pot of Pink Hydrangeas.(New editions)
October 1, 2004... Wild Apple Graphics announces the release of a new image by Danhui Nai. "Pot of Pink Hydrangeas" is available in an open edition print, measuring 12 x 16 inches, and retails for $15. For more information, call 800-756-8359, 802-457-3003; visit...

Tulip Patch.(New editions)
October 1, 2004... Frankie Buckley Studio has released a new giclee print on paper titled "Tulip Patch Cat" in an edition of 200, sized 9 x 9 inches and priced at $30. For more information, call 601-649-1759; visit www.frankiebuckleystudio.com. [ILLUSTRATION...

Trasmitir II.(New editions)
October 1, 2004... Artist Gabriela Villareal Villareal's "Transmitir" open edition print is published by Art in Motion of Coquitlam, British Columbia, and is available for $31.50 US. The image size is 23 5/8 x 31 3/8 inches. For more information, call...

Sweet Magnolia.(New editions)
October 1, 2004... Marti Bailey announces the release of a limited edition giclee titled "Sweet Magnolia." The giclees are printed on canvas with 1-inch wide margins for mounting either on stretcher bars or for flat mat mounting. The print is offered in two...

In Transition.(New editions)
October 1, 2004... John Szoke Editions, New York, is currently offering "In Transition" by Katja Oxman. The etching is in an edition of 50 and an image size of 22 5/8 x 17 1/2 inches, retailing for $500. For more information, call 212-219-8300; visit...

Sister of Sweet Honey.(New editions)
October 1, 2004... Atelier Saint James announces "Sisters of Sweet Honey," a limited edition giclee on canvas measuring 22 x 18 inches by artist Synthia St. James. The piece retails for $650. Also available are 100 signed and numbered pieces with 10 artist...

Exhibit focuses on renowned impressionists.(Memphis, Tn)
October 1, 2004... Impressionist Eye: Painting and Sculpture from the Philip and Janice Levin Foundation," will continue its national tour at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. The collection includes works by many of the most well-known artists of the 19th and...

Museum celebrates 10 years.(Kansas City, Mo)
October 1, 2004... "The First Ten Years: Conversations with the Collection," is on view at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in celebration of the museum's 10-year anniversary. The exhibition showcases the heart of its permanent collection and encompasses...

Devotional images on exhibit.(Indianapolis)
October 1, 2004... "Giovanni Bellini and the Art of Devotion," features three paintings from the Indianapolis Museum of Art's collection, focusing on the replication of devotional images such as "Madonna and Child," in the Venice, Italy, workshop of Renaissance...

Picture gallery.(Industry Overview)
October 1, 2004... SANTA FE, NM Artist Henrietta Milan (second from left) is shown during an exhibit of her works at the Rick Moore Fine Art Gallery. Milan is flanked by two guests. Also shown are collector Tracy Kurtenbach (second from right) and Rick Moore,...

Show dates.(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... NOVEMBER 4-7 Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia 215-684-7930 www.philamuseum.org/pmacraft NOVEMBER 4-7 IFPDA Print Fair Seventh Regiment Armory NewYork 212-674-6095 www.printdealers.com ...

Art is huge in the "Big D".(city beat Dallas)
October 1, 2004... Some may joke that the culture of Dallas is found in its restaurants and shopping centers. Although known for both, the "Big D" has been a center for the arts for many years. From a visual arts perspective alone, there is the 100-year-old...