June/July, 2011 - Art World News
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June/July, 2011 - Art World News
JUN/JUL11-cover:Layout 1 7/5/11 12:54 PM Page 1 Art World News J U N E – J U L Y 2 0 11 THE INDEPENDENT NEWS SOURCE A RT FA IRS A RE C ON V E R GI N G ON L OS A N GE L E S Mer c h an d i s e Mar t Pr o p er t i es In c . is expanding its presence in the art world with the launch of A r t Pl at f o r m – L o s A n g el es this fall. The fair, featuring approximately 75 galleries, will focus on “the rich and diverse cultural landscape of Southern California and underscore Los Angeles’ influential position within the contemporary art world” (Page 14). PUL SE Contemporary Art Fairs also plans to join the lineup of market players staking claims in Los Angeles and will hold PULSE Los Angeles concurrently with Art Platform, September 30–October 3, (page 16). The A f f o r d ab l e A r t Fai r , too, is launching an LA show. Its inaugural West Coast show is scheduled to take place in January, 2012. “The LA art scene, with its huge community of young artists and pioneering institutions, is easily the most vibrant in America today,” says PULSE director Cornell DeWitt. EXPOSITION CHICA GO COMING TO NAVY PIER Ex p o s i t i o n Ch i c ag o , produced by newly formed A r t Ex p o s i t i o n s L L C, will debut at Navy Pier in September of next year. The fair will showcase up to 100 international art galleries presenting a curated mix of contemporary and modern art, and design. Says show director Tony Karman, who was director of Art Chicago for four years, “This is an exciting time for Chicago with our foremost cultural institutions, innovative technology sectors, internationally renowned restaurants, music and theater, and a new Mayor, Richard Daley, who is strongly committed to the arts.” See page 21. A A F N E W Y OR K S E E S $2.2 MIL . IN SA L ES The A f f o r d ab l e A r t Fai r New Yo r k in May, with 70plus galleries from worldwide and where the majority of art is priced below $5,000, saw strong sales and attendance. Page 21. Monarch Gallery on toney Prospect Street in La Jolla, CA. TODAY’S PRINT MARKET GAINS MOMENTUM Consumer confidence has always played a big role in how people spend their money, and the recession has left many battle scars that will not go away overnight. But, there have been signs of a recovery in this confidence as pockets of the industry see movement. One such segment is the print market. Publishers and artists have ramped up their orders of late to meet demands with an influx of new work and renewed energy. This can only mean one thing—the middle class is once again gaining confidence. Media coverage has included several positive stories on A new serigraph release big art sales for shows from Chalk & Vermilion, such as Art Basel, in “El Mar II” by Felix Mas is which works by Picasso an edition of 327 on canvas with a 36- by 25-inch image: and Miró were in high dewww.chalk-vermilion.com. mand. Hopefully, this will continued on page 14 QUOTE OF THE MONTH: “We have to give our clients something above and beyond what they dream of. You can’t rest on your laurels, thinking they are going to buy.” Mark Moran, page 18 LJ-JUN11-p1:Layout 1 6/9/11 2:31 PM Page 1 LJ-JUN11-p2:Layout 1 6/9/11 2:42 PM Page 1 Moss1-Revised:Layout 1 5/3/11 10:49 AM Page 1 Moss2-Revised-new:Layout 1 5/3/11 10:55 AM Page 1 KEN ORTON Unistor, 54x36 Hockney Lines, 54x36 Ken Orton paints light. In the purest sense of those words. His subject matters vary. All are lovingly seen and skillfully rendered but are transient objects that merely intercede and interplay with the immensity of his light. Ken is currently seeking gallery representation throughout the USA and Canada for the sale of his original paintings and archival pigment prints. www.kenorton.us kenorton@kenortongallery.com cell: 941.416.1341 ny: 607.326.3338 fl: 941.484.0380 JUN11-TOC:Layout 1 7/5/11 3:59 PM Page 1 INSIDE THIS ISSUE DEPARTMENTS A RTISTS & PUB L ISHERS Pag e 10 FRA MING Pag e 25 L UXURY RETA IL Pag e 27 VOLUME XVI ISSUE 6 Art Partners’ Fourth Annual VIP Event! Acme’s New Disney Art Program AAF Sees $2.2 Million in Sales Art Partners is holding its fourth annual VIP event, and has invited 30 of its best customers to a three-day event hosted by Collectors Editions to experience “The Making of Disney Fine Art.” Acme Archives Limited has launched the Disney Limited Art Collection, featuring original and limited edition artwork from 20 artists portraying many of the beloved Disney characters. The spring outing of the Affordable Art Fair in New York City, produced by Will Ramsay, saw sales of $2.2 million and attendance of 10,500, including 3,000 at the preview party. Page 18 Page 19 Page 21 SA L ES TRA INING Pag e 28 CAL ENDA R Pag e 32 NEW A RT Pag e 33 GA L L ERY L IGHTS Pag e 35 OPEN EDITION PRINTS Pag e 36 Henry Asencio: London Calling Custom Framing Fashions Sales Training: Be Seen and Heard Clarendon Fine Art Gallery, located in the heart of London’s gallery district, held a one-man show for Asencio that had been a year in the making, where $250,000 of the artist’s work sold. Columnist Greg Perkins continues his discussion on how custom framers can add excitement and relevance to their frame designs by taking a cue from trends that make a fashion statement. Forward-thinking art dealers have been rewarded by not reducing, but rather redoubling their marketing efforts in a concerted attempt to reach those consumers in a position to buy art. Page 24 Page 25 Page 28 CL ASSIFIEDS Pag e 37 A DVERTISER INDEX Pag e 38 A r t w o r k f eat u r ed i s J er em y B o r t z’ s “ Th r i v i n g Pl eas u r e,” an ac r y l i c o n c an v as m eas u r i n g 60 b y 40 i n c h es , $3,800. Go t o p ag e 33. A RT WORL D NEWS PA GE 7 JUN/JUL11-Opinion.qxp:Layout 1 7/5/11 3:49 PM Page 1 IN OUR OPINION POP GOES THE GALLERY n many locales the soft commercial real estate market is offering a seasonal opportunity that makes sense. Following the greater retail trend —most notable during the run up to the Christmas season— pop-up stores are finding their way into our industry. I As summer dramatically shifts the geographic disposition of art buyers, many dealers are following the money (and would be collectors) to the mountains and shores where soft economic times have retail vacancies in trendy spots going for rock bottom prices. In particular, small spaces in visible locations are now being occupied by art sellers who have jumped into the market to profit from traffic between now and Labor Day. simply participating in art shows that might service the same destinations, savvy entrepreneurs are seeing that it makes much better sense to invest in summer-long exposure as the price of good space has dropped dramatically. Timing is everything to secure good spots and dealers must be nimble to hang and staff a gallery overnight. At its best, the temporary location helps galleries to keep connected with their year-round customers, as well as bring new collectors into the fold that will be serviced by the permanent gallery when the season ends. Galleries that out-perform their peers are successful because they are willing to spend time and energy to go after business. Extra effort pays off, even during the heat of the summer and is a much better strategy than simply waiting for the bounty of the fall season. In many instances, these spaces are occupied by galleries as a second location for the season. 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No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photography, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission, in writing, from the publisher. A RT WORL D NEWS Ad Template-revised:Layout 1 5/27/11 12:35 PM Page 1 JUN/JUL11-A&P-pg1:Layout 1 7/5/11 1:13 PM Page 1 ARTISTS & PUBLISHERS Collectors Editions Presents Loveless CFM Publishes Ailene Fields’ Book Collectors Editions is now representing Los Angeles-based contemporary Pop artist Tennessee Loveless through its Disney Fine Art program and offering his acrylic paintings, as well as his first limited edition serigraph. Loveless’ new collection from Disney Fine Art explores his interest in high color and pattern-saturated concepts, with a focus on classic characters from the era of 1928–1945. The artist also paints portraits of West Coast drag, cabaret, and celebrity Tennessee Loveless’ “Hooray!” is personalities. ”Hooray!” a new serigraph on paper release. is available as a serigraph on archival deckled white paper in an edition of 95 and 10 APs on black paper with a 23- by 35-inch image, retailing for $350 and $450, respectively. To reach the Canoga Park, CA, company: www.collectorseditions.com or call (800) 736-0001. Arts Exclusive Honors Its Partnerships Arts Exclusive in Simsbury, CT, hosted a June exhibit featuring work by all its 30 artists, with partial proceeds benefitting the Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford. Music by a trio from Ron Pokrasso’s “Tree View Palette.” Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra accompanied the opening reception where paintings and original prints were featured. Philip Janes, gallery director, has partnerships with both Charter Oak and the Symphony. “Partnerships are essential in good times and bad,” says Mr. Janes, in business 38 years. Call (860) 651-5824 for more details, www.arts-exclusive.com. PA GE 10 A first edition hardcover book on the work of sculptor Ailene Fields is published by CFM G a l l e r y, Chelsea. Entitled Out of the Nowhere into the Here: “Flight” by Ailene Fields, bronze with maple Ailene Fields burl, 16 by 18 by 19, inches, retail $12,000. Sculpture, the 176-page monograph and catalogue raisonné features pictures of 500 sculptures in stone and bronze and an introduction by Neil Zukerman, director of CFM Gallery. The book, retailing for $85, will be signed by Fields. Retail prices for Fields’ sculpture are in the $5,000–$20,000 range, depending on medium and size. For information, call CFM at (212) 966-3864 or visit: www.cfmgallery.com. Third & Wall’s New Poster Collection Featuring 65 new works from established and e m e r g i n g artists, Third & Wall Art Group’s latest poster collection release includes imagery from such artists as Liz Jardine, Simon Addyman, Jennifer Broussard, Randy Hibberd, “Jounce” by Jill Martin is a new poster and Jill Martin, release measuring 35 by 35 inches. whose work is shown. Third & Wall’s print-on-demand program allows clients to customize images from the poster collection and from its pool of 3,500 exclusive contemporary images. For information, call (877) 326-3925, www.thirdandwall.com. A RT WORL D NEWS With over 30 years experience Progressive Fine Art remains your dependable source for quality fine art originals. Progressive Fine Art 2586 Dunwin Drive, Unit 5A Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1J5 1.800.487.1273 Untitled-2 1 www.progressivefineart.com info@progressivefineart.com 5/3/11 11:24:52 AM JUN/JUL11-A&P-pg2:Layout 1 7/5/11 1:18 PM Page 1 A&P ‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ from DreamWorks Limelight Vault’s Iconic Photographs A new portfolio of art to coincide with the release of the animated feature film Kung Fu Panda 2 from DreamWorks Animation has been pub- This portrait of Po, the Panda Bear and central lished by character in the movie, is a giclée on bamboo D r e a m - veneer, edition of 50, 17 by 11 inches, $750. Works Animation Fine Art, a company established last year by Sanders Art Studio, Ogden, Utah. With 47 pieces in total in the portfolio, the highlight is the multi-image portrait of Po, shown. Also included are 44 giclée prints on watercolor paper in editions of 50, retailing for $250 or $500, framed; as well as two laser cels using lithography on Mylar, 6 by 8 inches, matted, in an edition of 500, $20. Visit: www.dreamworks animationfineart.com for details, or phone (801) 393-9419. Limelight Vault, a collection of open and limited edition framed photo lithographs, retailing for $195 and $345, respectively, is designed to offer galleries a product tailored to an impulse buy or a gift purchase, according to Limelight’s Danny Stern. The program, launched by Limelight Agency, makes available limited edition photographs by celebrated photographers of popular culture, “Elizabeth Taylor Classic” by celebrity, and historic mo- photographer Frank Worth. ments. Through arrangements with the photographers and their estates, Limelight Vault is offering the iconic images by such photographers as Stephen Verona, Richard Aaron, and Frank Worth, as 11- by 17-inch lithographs, framed to a size of about 17 by 22 inches. Call (213) 765-0870, www.limelightvault.com. J. Scott Nicol Show Raises Funds Huckleberry Fine Art, Rockville, MD, held a Meet the Artist–Cocktails and Cupcakes reception featuring the art of J. Scott Nicol, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The National Center for Children and Families. Nicol was on hand to meet with collectors and to paint during the event, which raised funds for the nonprofit that helps create healthy living environments for vulnerable children, youth, and fam- Artist J. Scott Nicol paints during ilies. For further informa- the opening reception of his show. tion, telephone (301) 881-5977 or visit the website: www.huckleberryfineart.com. PA GE 12 Artglaz Seeks U.S. Representation Dean Yeagle’s “Rising Sun” is an Artglaz print, edition of 8, 67 by 27 1/2 inches, retailing for approximately $6,825. Artglaz, an art publishing company based in Damme, Belgium, is looking to establish distribution in the U.S. for its Artglaz prints created in very limited editions, according to owner Paul Grisar. Artglaz consists of multiple layers of vinyl on sheet metal plate, subsequently varnished and then cooked in an oven, providing an artwork with relief and sheen. Each Artglaz print is individually and meticulously assembled by hand. Editions sizes are 8 with 4 APs. For further information, send an e-mail to: paul.grisar @telenet.be or visit the website at: www.artglaz.com. A RT WORL D NEWS Behr-MAR11.qxp:Layout 1 5/27/11 Rotweiss 30 1/2 by 43” 2:30 PM Page 1 Rueckenakt 26 by 51” WILLI KISSMER Viktorianische Schals 31 1/2 by 43” Signed and Numbered Editions of 99 on Canvas Liegende auf dunklem Tuch 27 1/2 by 47” Faltengebirge, 19 1/2 by 71” BEHR-THYSSEN LTD. Stehende mit fuenf Tuechern 19 1/2 by 51” 165 HUDSON STREET NEW YORK NEW YORK 10013 TEL.212 431-7459 800 314-1845 FAX. 2129252550 WWW.BEHR-THYSSEN.COM BEHR-THYSSEN@HOTMAIL.COM JUN/JUL11-news-pg1:Layout 1 7/5/11 MMPI TO L A UNCH WEST COA ST FA L L SHOW, A RT PL ATFORM – L OS A N GE L E S LOS ANGELES—Mer c h an d i s e Mar t Pr o p er t i es In c . is expanding its presence in the art world with the launch of A r t Pl at f o r m – L o s A n g el es . The fair, scheduled September 30–October 3 will feature some 75 galleries in over 50,000 square feet of space at the L.A. Mart in downtown Los Angeles. Adam Goss, who was formerly on the development team at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, has been named executive director of the new fair that will focus on “the rich and diverse cultural landscape of Southern California and underscore Los Angeles’ influential position within the contemporary art world.” The idea is to promote internationally recognized local talent and local emerging artists, thus highlighting Los Angeles as a major art center. In addition to Art Platform – Los Angeles, MMPI’s fairs include A r t Ch i c ag o , A r t To r o n t o , Th e A r m o r y Sh o w , Th e A r m o r y Sh o w –Mo d er n , NEXT, and VOLTA. Art Platform is launching the same weekend as Pac i f i c St an d ar d Ti m e: A r t i n L A 1945–1980, a collaboration of more than 60 cultural institutions across Southern California coming together to tell the story of the birth of the L.A. art scene. Initiated through grants from the Getty Foundation, Pacific Standard Time will take place for six months beginning in October. For further information on Art Platform – Los Angeles, call (213) 763-5890 or visit the website located at: www. artplatform-losangeles.com. PA GE 14 3:32 PM Page 1 PRINT MARKET GAINS MOMENTUM continued from page 1 have a trickle-down effect on our segment of the market. tion itself, because it is a serigraph. He cannot print-on-demand because the artist Royo lives abroad. But, he also knows after being in the industry for many years, that if you do something, you cannot do it halfway. “I am getting ready to publish four in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, that also has a gallery in Naples, FL, can attest to the new Royo serigraph being welJoyce Kasprzyk of MFA comed by his collectors Talon Graphics, a printmaker with much zeal. “In the first located in El Segundo, CA, week of its release, we sold has seen her customers eight prints in our gallery (artists and publishers) alone,” he says. “I am exeager to release new work pecting the piece will sell that looks outside the box. out in six “The market has demanded months bethat we as printers become cause the remore creative than ever and sponse by listen to what people want our collectors and will buy.” Staying ahead has been of the consumer trends has great.” Mr. been a big help in meeting Elghoul credthese needs. Another way to its a few facenergize the art buying poptors. “First, ulace, is to keep the exciteit’s a small ment that a gallery setting edition of can bring up for collectors. only 125. That helps to Triad Art Group Publish- Royo’s “Morena” is a mixed media with serig- create an air ing’s Greg Bloch says those raphy on panel in an edition of 125, measuring of exclusivity. galleries that are selling 39 by 32 inches ($1,950), available from Triad Quality of limited edition prints are hav- Art Group Publishing, Romeoville, IL. the prints ing well-marketed shows also speak and not waiting for people more prints in the fall, as for themselves, and collecto come in the door. Triad well as a book and maybe tors of Royo’s work know publishes the work of a DVD.” He is hoping this. They know that seriRoyo, and has just released revenue from this first graphs are hand-pulled and his first print very laborin three intensive to years, a make. “Sechand-pulled ondly, there serigraph is a lot to entitled be said for “Morena.” re-igniting the flame in “I am just collectors dipping my that have toe into the held out market beduring the cause I love recession. the print inWhen ‘Moredustry—it na’ was reis a good leased, we b u s i n e s s Pictured is MFA Talon Graphics’ 18,000-square-foot, El Segundo, i n s t a n t l y CA-based fine art giclée and serigraphy printing studio. model.” started to call all of our For Mr. Bloch, re-entering print will fund the project. Royo collectors. They knew the limited edition world that this was a special event again after taking some time Wissam Elghoul, gallery because it had been three off, is not without risk. He director for New River Fine continued on page 16 has to invest in the print edi- Art on Las Olas Boulevard A RT WORL D NEWS Ad Template-revised:Layout 1 6/1/11 12:34 PM Page 1 JUN/JUL11-news-pg2:Layout 1 7/5/11 3:38 PM Page 1 PUL SE A RT FA IR EXPA NDS TO L A PRINT MARKET continued from page 14 NEW YORK—PUL SE Co n t em p o r ar y A r t Fai r s , which operates shows in New York and Miami, has will join the line-up of market players staking claims in Los Angeles. Although no participants have been announced, PUL SE L o s A n g el es , September 30– October 3, expects around 65 galleries to participate, and will be located at the Event Deck at LA Live. The fair is timed to coincide with the September 30 launch of A r t Pl at f o r m – L o s An g el es , a new venture by the Mer c h an d i s e Mar t Pr o p er t i es In c . (See page 14). The initiative was spearheaded by PULSE Director Cornell DeWitt, and finalized shortly after the successful 2010 edition of PULSE Miami, his first as director. “The Los Angeles art scene, with its huge community of young artists and its pioneering institutions, is easily the most vibrant in America today,” he says. Go to: www.pulse-art.com or call (212) 255-2327. years since a print by the artist had been released.” Mr. Elghoul also noted that prints by Jamali have been doing well at the New River galleries. NA DA EXPA NDS TO E U R OP E , E X H I B I T S WITH A RT COL OGNE NEW YORK—The New A r t Deal er s A l l i an c e (NA DA ) has announced that the nonprofit organization devoted to supporting contemporary and emerging art will exhibit as part of next year’s A r t Co l o g n e. Running from April 18–22, NADA will occupy a quarter of the second hall in the Koelnmesse complex, the setting of Art Cologne. This partnership took six months to establish, and will feature 20 to 30 of NADA’s galleries, a roster that today exceeds 300 members. For more details, call (212) 594-0883 or visit: www.newartdealers.org. PA GE 16 Alan Blazar, owner of Blazing Editions in East Greenwich, RI, says that the tide is turning in the perception of how the economy is progressing. “The doomsday anxiety is subsiding. The energy seen in the industry now is not specific to the print market, but maybe since we have been hit harder than other segments, it’s increase is more visible today. During the recession probably the worst affected part of the industry was the print market because our customers, the upper middle, and middle class, were the hardest hit. The upper, upper class could still buy originals and the economy didn’t make any extreme changes to their day-to-day buying habits, per se. Our customers, on the other hand, had to carry the greatest burden of the recession.” just not fully yet.” Mr. Elghoul has also noticed that the higher-end collectors have not stopped buying art, but that it is nice to see the print buyers coming back into the fold—albeit with a different mindset than before. “The higher end, more expensive work was still selling because those with money, still have it,” he says. “Art buyers are being more cautious and aware of where they are spending their about it and doing their homework before they even come into the gallery. Collectors feel more confident in the purchase, as well as coming back to us for more art. This confidence has a lot to do with the way that they feel about their own personal finances. They are in the gallery because they are very passionate about owning art and they once again feel as though it is an expense they deserve.” James LaMantia and Robert Bluver of LaMantia Fine Art of Northport, NY, are new to the print market as publishers, having begun publishing the giclée work of Daniel Del Orfano this year, but have owned a gallery for many years. Mr. LaMantia notes that collectors of limited editions look for personal touches to the art. “Embellished giclées still seem to be the preferred choice for dealers, especially when they are heavily embellished by the artist. It helps salespeople close deals when their clients know that the artist’s hand was involved in “Just Like the First Day” by Daniel Del Mr. Blazar feels that Orfano is a limited edition giclée on canvas the final canvas.” limited edition print col- from LaMantia Fine Art Inc., Northport, NY. lectors are those that Michele Dagovitz, are reliant on their retire- money. The sale now takes vice president of Atlas Galment funds. “For them, about two weeks to close, leries, with two locations in purchasing art was a discre- where it used to be more of Chicago, agrees. “Hand-emtionary, feel good item. They an impulse buy.” bellished works are really may be able to buy one or grabbing the lion’s share two originals,” he says, “but Mr. Elghoul appreciates of attention right now. For the majority of their art col- being able to take the sales giclée prints, affordability lection is limited editions. process one step further plays a role, with the most They may not have lost their with more one-on-one edu- popular price range being businesses or jobs, but have cating of customers who under $4,000.” Atlas Galbeen full of anxiety and peo- are eager to learn to appreci- leries has published nine ple buy art when they feel ate the piece of art. “I love good. We are recovering, that people are thinking continued on page 24 A RT WORL D NEWS JUNE11-Art Partners page:Layout 1 PA RK WEST NA MED B EST MICHIGA N GA L L ERY B Y ‘ OFFICIA L B EST OF’ TRAVEL PROGRA M SOUTHFIELD, MI—Par k Wes t Gal l er y has been named “The Official Best Art Gallery in Michigan—2011” by the Official Best of travel TV program that features the best family attractions, restaurants, spas, hotels, and more, from across the U.S. Park West Gallery CEO and founder Albert Scaglione says, “It is an honor to be recognized in the company of such prestigious past winners—local favorites like the Detroit Zoo, as well as national cultural institutions including the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. We are proud to accept this distinguished title.” The Official Best of travel program airs on The Discovery Channel and other major networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox. Park West Gallery will be spotlighted during a 30minute television special, Official Best of Michigan, scheduled to air in early July. Founded in 1969 by Mr. Scaglione, Park West Gallery offers work by such Masters as Picasso and Chagall, as well as contemporary artists Yaccov Agam, Romero Britto, Peter Max and others through its galleries in Michigan and Florida, as well as art auctions on cruise ships and in major cities. For more, visit: www.parkwestgallery.com. PA GE 18 7/5/11 4:24 PM Page 1 ART PARTNERS’ VIP EVENT! During good and bad eco- is. We believe the key to nomic times alike “you have our success is that we treat to strive to capture what our people well and offer ever you can from guests them these events, putting who come into the gallery,” us in a different category.” says Mark Moran of Art Art Partners also hosts about Partners Collectibles Gallery nine elaborate events at the in Schaumburg, IL. “And if gallery each year. you want to increase business as much as possible, The clients that are invited you have to do something to attend the expenses-paid special.” On this note, Art event, Mr. Moran explains, Partners is hosting its fourth are all Disney fine art fans, annual VIP event August and are chosen based on 4–7, when it has invited 30 the amount they have spent of its best customers to at- at the gallery and are great tend a three-day event in company. “A minimum purCalifornia to experience chase is required, and we “The Making of Disney Fine stress that we are not taking Art” where they will be you on a vacation but an extaken “Behind the Mouse, perience of a life time to give Where Dreams Come you the chance to purchase True!” The event is being Disney fine art created eshosted by Collectors Edi- pecially for you as a onetions, Canoga Park, CA, time opportunity,” says Mr. which holds a number of e v e n t s every year for galleries and their clients. Says Mr. Moran, ”We have to give our clientele something above and b e y o n d what they dream of. “In the Garden” by Rodel Gonzalez, handYou can’t sit embellished giclée on canvas, edition of 95 back on with a 20- by 16-inch image, retail $795. your laurels thinking they are going to Moran, a partner in the buy it anyway.” He believes gallery business with his his gallery survived the wife Val and Rosa Rotter. Great Recession because Art Partners’ guests will he and his partners went the enjoy cocktails on the Thursextra mile. day evening with select Disney artists, watch a live “Those of us who remain painting presentation, and are doing so only because then see new original art we changed with the times unveiled, followed by a visit and adapted. You keep doing to a Disney artist’s home. for your clients no matter The next day they watch the what the economic situation printmaking process during a “Treasures Untold (Mermaid)” by James Coleman is a mixed media print on canvas, edition of 40, 15 by 30 inches, retail $2,300. tour of Collectors Editions facility, Eclipse Studio. Collectors Editions’ Tim Dickson observes that when a gallery’s clients watch the printmaking process, discover its complexity, and have the opportunity to interact with the artist, it helps build a long term relationship with the artist and their art. Art Partners’ clients will also tour the Disney Archives at the Frank G. Wells Building in Burbank, and the famous “Hat” Building Animation Studio. Dinner on one of the evenings is at the home of James Coleman whose Disney artwork is represented by Collectors Editions. Together with Eclipse Studio, Coleman is making available a special print for the occasion. To reach Collectors Editions, call (800) 736-0001 or go to: www.collectors editions.com; for Art Partners: www.animationart.com or phone (800) 650-2357. A RT WORL D NEWS MAY11-Acme-pg1:Layout 1 7/6/11 10:18 AM Page 1 ACME’S NEW DISNEY ART PROGRAM Acme Archives Limited, Bur- to stretch their imaginations program, Acme encourages bank, CA, has launched the as far as possible with the them to use their own Disney Limpersonal ited Art Colstyle and inlection, spiration. featuring “Several of original and our artists limited ediare truly comtion artwork mitted to the from the Disney procompany’s gram and initial roster characters, of 20 artists yet enjoy the and offering “Double Trouble” by David Willardson depicting Daisy and freedom to production Donald Duck, is a serigraph on canvas. The edition of 50, work on our and inter- retailing for $900, is signed by the artist and hand numbered. other propretive grams, such styles of artwork portraying interpretive art programs as Star Wars or the Fox many of the beloved Disney and anticipate that many Studios Features and TV,” characters. will cross over between the Mr. Demaline says. Disney various programs as well.” Limited artists are Christian Developed as a destina- With 20 established artists Riese Lassen, David Willardson, Walfrido, Schim Schimtion worldmel, Stephan Martiniere, wide for Tsuneo Sanda, Greg McCulDisney art lough, Mark Cote, William collectibles, Silvers, G Mena, Jozza, Acme’s new Masey, Christian Waggoner, program and Melissa Suber. Acme is works handlooking to add more artists in-hand with as time goes by. its ongoing Disney StuAt the end of 2010, dio Art and Acme expanded its Disney Disney UnArt-work roster of artists, derground bringing on Lassen, Willardprograms. son, Schimmel, and Sanda. “The ultimate The majority of the new goal of this program’s work will be program is to originals, with some limited continue to editions available on sebuild on and lected pieces to be printed expand the on different mediums. foundation of integrating “As Acme has grown D i s n e y ’s over the years and worked iconic characto continue developing ters into relationships with both the fine art the studios and artist/ arena through animators, we have always both originals Stephan Matiniere’s “Do You make Honey, known that many of the and limited Too?” featuring Winnie the Pooh is a giclée artists not only have the e d i t i o n s , ” on canvas in an edition of 195 ($695), signed talent to do this type of says Wayne by the artist and hand-numbered. work, but were also looking Demaline, Acme’s vice president of in the Disney Limited pro- for a vehicle to do so. Business Development. gram, and nearly as many continued on page 20 “We encourage our artists in the Disney Underground A RT WORL D NEWS UNIQUE A RT AWA RDS CEREMONY TA K ING PL A CE IN MA NHATTA N NEW YORK—Th e So c i et y o f Un i q u e A r t i s t s is hosting the first annual Un i q u e A r t Aw ar d s to recognize the most extreme and unique artists and art forms of 2011. The award ceremony, taking place on Saturday July 16, 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., in Manhattan, is a move to advance the society’s non-profit mission of promoting unique artforms, and to fill a void in the art world. Winners will be selected in advance by a panel of industry professionals, including Art World News Editor in Chief Sarah Seamark, and announced at the event. Art categories are: Food Art, Ice Sculpture, Sand Sculpture, Performing Arts, and Painting. During the evening there will be live performances and demonstrations; among them magician Apollo Riego, Middle to Nowhere Sideshow Freaks, and ventriloquist April Brucker. Body art by Danny Setiawan will also be featured. Sponsors include Brooklyn Brewery, Montecristo Rum, Montecristo Cigars, 3 Girls Blogging, and VSY Designs. For more information on the ceremony taking place at the Jerome L.Greene Space at 44 Charlton Street (at Varick Street), contact Jacqueline Simon, SUA director, via email at: events@suartists.org or visit: www.suartists.org. The ticket price is $100 that helps pay for the event. PA GE 19 MAY11-Acme-pg2:Layout 1 7/6/11 PPFA CONVENTION MOVES TO L A S VEGA S IN J A NUA RY 2012 JACKSON, MI— PMA In t er n at i o n al has announced that the Pr o f es s i o n al Pi c t u r e Fr am er s A s s o c i at i o n (PPFA ) has moved its annual convention to Las Vegas for January 2012. The convention and certification programs will not, however, co-locate with the new PM@CES show. “The move of location and time is one that is convenient to a large portion of our membership and takes place after the busy holiday season,” says Mark Klostermeyer, MCPF, owner of Design Frames LLC, Falls Church, VA, and president-elect of PMA. “It will be a place where retailers and suppliers can gather—sharing new ideas and building networks that enable our businesses to grow. The convention is always filled with fresh ideas and creativity—from leadership events to certification programs and the International Framing Competition. But most important is the opportunity to get back together with industry friends and colleagues, enjoying our time together while celebrating the talents of our profession,” he adds. “And January is the perfect time to get away from the shop after the busy holiday season, relax a bit in a terrific resort city, and recharge your creative mind as you soak up all the new ideas the people in our industry have to offer.” For further information, telephone the PPFA at (800) 762-9287 or visit the website located at: www.pmai.org/ppfa/. PA GE 20 10:21 AM Page 1 ACME continued from page 19 We are very honored and proud of those artists that have stayed with us over the years and who have become a part of this program. It will be their talents that continue to grow and expand this collection on to the worldwide stage.” ity to cross over so it can be tricky as to where we position some work.” The retail price range for $3,000. Originals retail from $3,000 to more than $50,000. “Our goal with this collection is to ensure that collectors of all incomes have access to their favorite Disney characters in these exciting new works,” Mr. Demaline says. Retail prices for Disney Studio Art go from $35 for limited edition 2-D collectibles to $20,000 for originals. The price range for the Disney Underground’s interpretive artwork is $250 to $1,295. The work is sold through fine art galleries worldwide, as well as at Disney Resorts and on cruise ships. The initial Disney Studio Art collection was launched by Acme in 2006 at San Diego Comic Con, and in 2009, they debuted Disney Underground, a brand of interpretive fine art. With Disney Limited Art Collection, Acme “To protect the artist, chose the name care- “Stitch and His Fishy Friend” by collector, and the industry fully. “We wanted to Disney Limited Art Collection artist as a whole we initially keep create a name for the Melissa Suber is available as a limited our limited edition sizes collection that would edition giclée on canvas. low. That said, if there is a define it not only as a piece that we feel is going Disney product, but as a the Disney Limited Art Col- to be very popular based on Disney product that is worth lection is from $150 for an artist’s previous history a second look—as with a certain character or well as being worth theme, we will create differthe time and money inent editions at certain price vested to acquire a points to ensure collectors piece of artwork from at all levels will have access the collection. Each to the piece. We currently piece that is considhave some editions with ered for the Disney a max of no more than Limited Collection 50 pieces which collectors must have specific eltruly appreciate.” ements of character and quality as the colAcme has been working lection is considered hand-in-hand with the fine art,” Mr. Demaartists to give them the line says. freedom of interpretation. “The more an artist com“When comparing mits to this program, the the Limited Collection better the artist brands with the Underground their name with these collection it is obvious “Feared Antagonist” by Greg McCuliconic and legendary charthat the Underground lough is a giclée on canvas in an edition acters which in turn makes pieces have a different of 250, retailing for $900, and signed by the program and the defeel and push the enve- the artist and hand-numbered. mand for the artwork that lope a bit more on the much more popular.” Teleinterpretation of the charac- smaller prints on paper, un- phone (818) 252-1500 for ters. That said, there are a signed, to limited edition more information, or visit: few pieces that have the abil- canvas pieces priced up to www.acmearchives.com. A RT WORL D NEWS MAY11-AAF page 1:Layout 1 7/5/11 5:12 PM Page 1 AAF SEES $2.2 MILLION IN SALES The spring outing of the Affordable Art Fair in New York City saw sales of $2.2 million, and attendance of 10,500, including 3,000 at the preview party. The fair, produced by Will Ramsay of Will’s Art Warehouse in London, featured 70-plus galleries from the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan, and elsewhere offering art that was mostly priced below $5,000 and with a ceiling of $10,000. A number of participating galleries are regulars on the American show circuit, such as Woolff Gallery of London, owned by Nick Woolff who has exhibited many times at AAF New York, and was just recently at Art Chicago, Art Miami, and also at the Houston Fine Art Fair. About 30% of his revenue now derives from overseas. “We have a pretty good following here in New York,” he said. “Art Chicago was really good, but obviously the art in that is not affordable. The Hamptons also has a very good fair; the hotels are very expensive but it’s an enjoyable place. At our London gallery we are constantly shipping to visitors from abroad; in the last week it was to Switzerland, Australia, and Italy; that gives you an idea of how London is.” Selling well was his Swiss sculptor Marcus Egli, known for his small aluminum figures that are available individually and in groups, beginning at $160 for one person. Likewise for Quantum Contemporary Art, a London gallery specializing in figurative, accessible and affordable art. Said co-owner Tara Williams, “We did the first AAF in New York in 2001 and have been here every year. It A RT WORL D NEWS works out very well. We did Art Chicago last week and came on to this. We also ex- to art like no other; it is friendly and people want to find art that they connect Nancy Cohen, center, who created the 48-foot long installation, is joined by Kat Griefen, left, and Kristen Accola, owners of the new Accola Griefen Gallery in Chelsea. hibit at the Toronto TIA Fair, AAF in Singapore, and at Art Palm Beach. Among the work attracting interest at Quantum was oil and mixed media on aluminum work by Stiliana Alexieva of Bulgaria that sells for $5,000 to $7,500. with. They don’t come to talk ‘investment.’” But not everyone was having an easy time. Regina For first-time exhibitor Kristen Accola of the newly formed Accola Griefen Gallery in Chelsea, the show has been good. “We have sold quite a few pieces.” She took booth space in the newly introduced section, artxwomen, with nine galleries exhibiting work solely by women artists. “We like the phi- Victoria Kovalenchikova from losophy of this fair, that Amsterdam, a first-time exhibitor everyone should be at the fair, with her oil painting able to afford art. The entitled “From Nowhere.” press is always talking about big ticket art, but most Held of New Grounds art is not at that level. This Gallery of Albuquerque, NM, fair says, ‘You, too, can own art.’ It gives people access continued on page 22 EXPOSITION CHICA GO COMING TO NAVY PIER IN THE FA L L OF 2012 CHICAGO—The inaugural Ex p o s i t i o n Ch i c ag o debuts September 19–23, 2012, at Navy Pier. Produced by the newly formed A r t Ex p o s i t i o n s L L C, headed by Tony Karman, president and director, the fair will showcase up to 100 international art galleries presenting a curated mix of contemporary and modern art, design, and new mediums. Mr. Karman has been active in the civic, business, and cultural communities of Chicago for nearly 30 years and was vice president and director of Art Chicago for four years to 2010. Under Mr. Karman’s leadership, Art Expositions has formed a strategic partnership with Mark Lyman and Michael Franks of Th e A r t Fai r Co m p an y who bring many years of experience producing international arts and antiques fairs. The alliance brings operational support and patron services to the show, including The Art Fair Company’s 12-foot walls, lights, and equipment. Says Mr. Karman, “This is an exciting time for Chicago. With our foremost cultural institutions, innovative technology sectors, internationally renowned restaurants, music and theater, and a new Mayor, Richard Daley, who is strongly committed to the arts, it’s the right time for us to launch a new contemporary art exposition for our city.” Rhona Hoffman of the Chicago gallery of the same name, adds, “Navy Pier holds many great memories for the international art world. Having a new fair on there at this time will serve artists, dealers, and collectors very well.” For more on the show, call (312) 428-3094 or visit: www.expositionchicago.com. PA GE 21 MAY11-AAF page 2:Layout 1 7/6/11 SA MUEL OWEN GA L L ERY OPENS ON UPSCA L E GREENWICH AVENUE GREENWICH, CT— L ee and Ci n d y Mi l azzo , who operate Poster Conservation Inc. in Stamford, CT, and also ran a Pop Up Gallery in New Canaan, CT, for a while, have opened Sam u el Ow en Gal l er y on the retail destination of Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich. “We tested the waters in New Canaan and did so well that we decided to take the next step and open a gallery in Greenwich where we live,” says Mr. Milazzo. “The exposure on Greenwich Avenue can’t be beat. The clientele is fantastic, and there’s a lot of tourist traffic, too.” Over 300 attended the June opening, “and we sold a bunch of pieces which is always fun.” Artwork includes vintage posters, photography, prints by To d d L i m , and blue chip art by A n d y War h o l and J ean Mi c h el B as q u i at , with prices from $200 to “tens of thousands.” Call the gallery at (203) 422-6500 or: www. samuelowengallery.com. R OC K W E L L A R T A N D FRA MING MOVES WESTPORT, CT—Ro c k w el l A r t an d Fr am i n g, with seven locations around Fairfield County, has moved its Westport location across the street to a more visible storefront, overlooking busy Post Road. With a more home-like showroom, the new space is larger allowing for more work to be displayed. Gallery owner and president St ep h en Ro c k w el l Des l o g e also owns galleries in New Canaan, Fairfield, Stamford, Ridgefield, and two in Wilton. The new address is: 236 Post Road East, Westport, CT. Phone (203) 227-1800, or go to: www. rockwellartandframing.com. PA GE 22 10:01 AM Page 1 AFFORDABLE ART FAIR continued from page 21 felt the show could have been better and that people were hesitant. However, because of AAF’s rules that an exhibitor who takes part in both the spring and fall shows in New York must show work by different artists so that the fairs look fresh, she could not bring her two best artists to this event. “Because I did the October fair, I had to bring different artists. You have to have two sets of artists for each fair. I sold more in Albuquerque this week than I have sold here. Every gallery has a cash cow, and for me it is two Japanese artists who previously made up one third of all my sales here.” In part, because of the rule that a gallery must show the work of different artists, Stricoff Fine Art of Chelsea did not exhibit at the fall event. “It is hard. We have to make a choice,” said the gallery’s Michel Vandenplas. “You can’t bring anything in the range of $10,000 to $20,000 and on top of that you have to have a fresh roster of artists. So we think the spring fair is probably the best of the two; it is usually a good show for us with great contacts and they come to Chelsea afterwards.” Stricoff Fine Art has been an exhibitor at the fair for seven years, and that, says Mr. Vandenplas, predisposes people to buy from the gallery. “This show has been a positive contribution for us. It is also nice to have a low key, down-to-earth and unpretentious show.” A survey of the fair attendees revealed that 72% were female; 81% have no children under 18; 36% have an annual household income of $150,000 or more and 51% have an annual income of $300,000 and more; 56% hold a degree above a four-year degree; 80% come from the tri-state area; 53% go to a museum weekly or a few times a month; 82% have bought art in the past; 55% have purchased a work Inga Krymski of Sixty One Gallery in above $1,000; and Amsterdam with “Cherry Blossom,” 87% rated the qual- left, 27 1/2 by 31 1/2 inches, $2,200. ity of the art at the fair as good to excellent. the fair, benefitted the Children’s Cancer and Blood AAF partnered with two Foundation. online collecting sites, ArtStar and Little Collector, to The AAF originated in create several educational London, England, and holds aspects of the fair, including shows worldwide, including children’s programming, an a spring and fall event in on-site artist studio, and col- New York City; and now for lecting talks. Artstar is a the first time, AAF plans to newly formed online entity, hold a show in Los Angeles offering originals and prints, in January 2012. This fall, Don Porcella of Brooklyn, NY, with his hand-made pipe cleaner sculptures, based on members of the art world. that partners with artists to give them an opportunity to offer their work in an affordable medium and reach new collectors. A silent auction, held during the run of AAF takes place in New York at 7 West, September 22–25; AAF Los Angeles is scheduled to run January 18–22. For information, visit: www.affordableartfair.com. A RT WORL D NEWS JUNE11-Arnot page:Layout 1 7/5/11 4:17 PM Page 1 GUY DESSAPT’S NEW YORK CITY! Impressionist painter Guy Dessapt, who lives with his family in France, spends much of his time traveling between New York, Paris, Saint-Tropez, and Tokyo, providing him with constantly changing sources of visual inspiration. His newest paintings, just received by Arnot Galleries, his exclusive representative in the United States, are of New York, a city Dessapt loves. Earlier in his career the artist worked for seven years in New York, exploring a variety of styles and techniques. Today, Dessapt merges visual experience from his travels, even from photographs of the cities he’s partial to, with his striking impressionist style. Indeed, his new series of New York City paintings is based both on his memories of living here and photographs that Peter and Vicki Arnot, co-owners of Arnot Galleries in Manhattan recently took for him of scenes in the city, including Central Park. Says Mrs. Arnot, “New York City has always been a compelling subject; there is nothing nicer than New York in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. And the way that Dessapt is able to capture the seasons is so interesting and refreshing.” His new paintings are “New York 5th is why, together with Guy, Avenue (Bryant Park),” 24 we are always coming up by 20 inches; and “New with new subject matter.” To York Central Park Autumn ( B o w Bridge),” 20 by 16, both shown; “New York Central Park, the Lake in Autumn (Bow Bridge),” 20 by 24, shown in New Art; “New York Central Park Autumn (Bow and “New Bridge)” by Guy Dessapt is an oil painting York Cen- measuring 20 by 16 inches. tral Park The Bethesda Fountain,” reach Arnot Galleries, tele24 by 30 inches. “People phone (212) 245-8287 or from all over the world love visit: www.arnotart.com. New York, and many like to collect New York paintings. New York is always in everyone’s heart with its 24-7 lifestyle. It offers such a beautiful combination of city and Guy Dessapt’s “New York 5th Avenue (Bryant parks; that Park)” is an oil on canvas, 24 by 20 inches. Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery Helps Kids Love Art In an effort to encourage everyone—including children —to learn to love and own art, the Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery in Stamford, CT, recently held a show titled, “Be(Come) A Collector: New Works <$999.” The gallery offered an open line of credit and/or a payment plan to everyone, even A RT WORL D NEWS children. “What we realized is just how deeply these kids care about art, and how they wish they could own a piece of their own,” says the gallery’s communications director Rebecca Hansen. “We’re working with kids and their parents to set up a payment plan (allowances, birthday money, parent- matching gifts, etc. can all be contributed to owning the artwork). It allows them to not only learn about art and nurture a passion for it while they’re still young, but also instills a sense of creative ownership and responsibility.” Phone (888) 861-6791 for further details, or visit: www.flalvarezgallery.com. SCUL PTURE IN THE PA RK IN A UGUST DRAWS 170 INTERNATIONA L A RTISTS LOVELAND, CO—On August 13 and 14, with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, the Loveland High Plains Arts Council will host the 28th annual Sc u l p t u r e i n t h e Par k show and sale at Benson Sculpture Garden. Over 170 artists working in bronze, ceramic, glass, metal, stone, and wood will display over 2,000 pieces of modern, traditional, and abstract sculpture at this juried show. Shown is “The Uptown Skunk” by Loveland sculptor Ellen Woodbury. Made of Portoro marble on granite, it measures 15 1/2 by 11 by 7 inches, ($3,000). For show details: www.sculptureinthe park.org; for Woodbury’s work, e-mail: ellenwood bury@aol.com or: www. ellenwoodbury.blogspot.com. 20TH A NNUA L L OVEL A ND SCUL PTURE INVITATIONA L SHOW IN A UGUST LOVELAND, CO—The L o v el an d Sc u l p t u r e In v i t at i o n al takes place August 12–14 under tents beside Lake Loveland. Some 225 sculptors will display thousands of works of art from miniatures to monuments in bronze, stone, metal, glass, and mixed mediums. Visit: www. lovelandsculpturegroup.org or call (970) 663-7467. PA GE 23 JUNE11-Asencio page:Layout 1 7/5/11 CA L L FOR GA L L ERIES TO PA RTICIPATE IN INDUSTRY SURVEY SAN DIEGO—A nationwide survey is being conducted by Cr o w n T h o r n P u b l i s h i n g among sales consultants and those gallery owners and directors who work on the gallery floor, to determine trends in the industry. “We are doing this to help the industry. I feel we need to know what is going on,” says Mrs. Thorn, co-owner with James Thorn of three San Diego Exclusive Collections Galleries, as well as the publishing company. The survey, that is being conducted in a completely confidential manner, seeks to determine demographics such as gallery location, the source of customers coming to the gallery, their age group; the age group of consultants, and more. The idea, says Mrs. Thorn, is to see if trends exist in categories of art that sell in certain areas; if the age of art consultants and how long they have been selling art has any bearing on the age of the customers they sell to, and who that buyer is. The survey is also looking to see if there are trends in the print market: What percentage of prints to originals are being sold? What edition sizes sell best? How much of a factor is it if the print is embellished or the artist famous? By early June, 50 surveys had been returned. “There is quite a bit of diversity and we also are seeing patterns, and that is what we are looking for.” The deadline to return the survey is the end of August. To participate, go to: www.survey monkey.com/s/ GalleryProfessionals. To access results of the survey, send a request to: crownthorn@gmail.com. PA GE 24 4:30 PM Page 1 ASENCIO: LONDON CALLING! When an artist reaches criti- formance. In Mr. Thorn’s Asencio is working towards cal acclaim in their own words, “It had all the makings his next major show, this country, it is hard to contain of a Hollywood red carpet time on native soil in San the artwork to one geo- event!” In three hours, 11 Diego, where at least 15 graphic region. Such is the paintings and nine limited edi- Asencio originals will be uncase with artist Henry Asen- tions were sold, representing veiled in August at Exclusive cio, observes James Thorn, co-owner with RuthAnn of Crown Thorn Publishing and three San Diego Exclusive Collections Galleries. The artist’s work has been exhibited in the U.K. since 2003, but this year marked a very special event for Asencio’s “Resolution,” left, and “Chaos” are published by Crown Thorn Asencio. A Publishing as giclées on canvas, editions of 195, 15 by 20, $800 each. prominent Mayfair gallery in the heart approximately $250,000 in Collections Galleries’ Fashof London’s gallery district, total sales to collectors from ion Valley location. The Clarendon Fine Art Gallery, all over the U.K. Simon Pitts, artist’s newest collection inscheduled a one man show, a reporter from the BBC, and vestigates the relationship “Reflection,” for Asencio his film crew documented the between man and woman in that had been a year in the entire night’s festivities. “The “Solace in the Midst of making. Well over 300 col- love and appreciation for Chaos.” Two limited edition lectors and fans attended an Asencio’s art by all the collec- prints from the collection are opulent champagne recep- tors filmed tonight was over- shown here, “Resolution” tion for his “one night only whelming,” stated Mr. Pitts. and Chaos.” To reach artist appearance” when he Crown Thorn Publishing, call met with collectors and parNow, with this significant (619) 895-3027 or: www. ticipated in a live painting per- U.K. exhibition behind him, crownthornpublishing.com. PRINT MARKET continued from page 16 new limited edition giclée prints of the work of Chicago artist Michael Cheney. Another selling point is keeping edition sizes small and exclusive. “Overall, edition sizes have gotten smaller,” says Ms. Kasprzyk. “People enjoy owning a small edition print when collecting or investing in prints.” Some of the challenges facing the print industry today are part of the fallout from the recession. “The Internet and the recession, both made a difficult situation worse,” Mr. Blazar says. “The whole ‘being shopped’ phenomenon, where consumers can go online and find a piece of art being sold for less money caused problems. No longer did they rely on their local art gallery. And this brought out some ugly business practices in an effort to stay afloat. There were plenty of stories of gallery owners being desperate and discounting to almost nothing just to make a sale.” This, Mr. Blazar continues, has created a gun-shy mentality when putting money out continued on page 30 A RT WORL D NEWS MARCH11 L-J Framing Part 3 page 1:Layout 1 7/5/11 4:42 PM Page 1 CUSTOM FRAMING FASHIONS Custom framing designs can be hot! They relate to trends and make a fashion statement, as shown when Larson-Juhl hosted a Framing Fashion Show in Las Vegas. Greg Perkins continues his article describing how custom framers can add excitement and relevance to their frame designs. In previous issues he focused on the Little Black Frame and Color. Here he presents the themes of Eco-Chic and the American Spirit. Eco-Chic In many parts of the U.S. and the world, green is the new black! More consumers are seeking out products that are environmentally friendly. Larson-Juhl has a long history of reforestation, celebrating its 20th anniversary of tree planting this year. To date, it has planted nearly 400,000 trees, mostly through the Global Releaf Foundation. Larson-Juhl is also the first and only moulding vendor to earn the forest friendly trifecta of FSC, PEFC and SFI certifications. Forest Friendly: The first Eco-Chic framing category is Forest Friendly. This design, at the top of page, is forest friendly because the moulding used is from an FSC certified moulding collection called Cascade. Currently Larson-Juhl offers 57 PEFC mouldings; 26 FSC mouldings and 59 FSC matboards, with numbers continuing to grow as new products are introduced. This example shows that whether you want to frame “the family tree” or simply create a unique frame design, you can do it by hanging pictures on a small branch, with each A RT WORL D NEWS Reuse: For those of you who order length moulding, here’s a cool idea to customize a frame. If your customer wants to update their framed mirror, rather than starting from scratch, you can reuse their existing frame and revitalize it by covering it with straight cut pieces of a new moulding. In the example shown below, Forest Friendly: The mat is B878559 we painted all of the exposed edges black Victorian Cameo; the for a finished and proreverse cut fillets on mat are Cascade 104101; the upper mould- fessional look. The ing is Cascade 501101. (This mould- moulding pieces are ing was attached to the lip of the held in place with moulding behind it); and the lower Epoxy glue. You have moulding is Cascade 204101. opportunities to reuse so many things in your photo becoming a special business. The old frames ornament on the tree. Each you salvage can be put to good use by donating them to a local school art program. If your customer has an antique, special frame that has been passed down, she can easily mix it in with the new custom frame designs you’ve created for her to put together an eclectic wall grouping. Andy Littig, Larson-Juhl marketing, displays a frame that could be donated because it is outdated and in poor condition. The base frame is made of 3-inch straight cut pieces in Petite II 334135, 334136, and 334137. picture is attached securely to the background mat, but appears to be suspended from the string tying them to the branch. Repurpose: When a customer asks you to reframe a piece, suggest that they can repurpose the old frame by allowing you to turn it into a serving tray, see next page. For a nominal fee you can add handles and a fabric insert, as shown, using a repurposed, PEFC-certified Biltmore frame that previously had art in it for a different project. It salvages something your customer invested in previously and gives you an added sale. You can also recontinued on page 26 B A R N W OOD N E W F R OM D E C OR M OU L D I N G A N D SOUTHERN MOUL DING KENNESAW, GA—Dec o r Mo u l d i n g and So u t h er n Mo u l d i n g introduce B ar n w o o d , a distressed moulding in four rustic colors: white-wash, black, grey, and rust. Available in three sizes, 1, 1 1/2, and 2 inches, the moulding is designed for many types of art including animals and landscapes, as well as mirrors. The corner kit reference is: #CS-BARN. A 180-page moulding catalogue is also available. For information or to request a copy of the catalogue, call (800) 9371055 or visit: www.decor moulding.com or: www. southernmoulding.com. EPSON EXPA NDS MA RK ET FOR ITS PRINTERS LONG BEACH, CA—Ep s o n A m er i c a has announced it is expanding its sales of Epson Stylus Pro 7700 (24-inch, $2,995) and 9700 (44-Inch, $4,995) series printers to more markets. “The list of technological advancements that Epson engineers have incorporated into these printers is impressive, but equally important is that the products are easy to use,” says Reed Hecht, product manager. For details, go to the website: www.proimaging.epson.com. PA GE 25 MARCH11 L-J Framing Part 3 page 2:Layout 1 7/5/11 4:50 PM Page 1 FRAMING FASHIONS FRAMING FASHIONS continued from page 25 purpose all kinds of other things, turning them into Repurpose: When reframing, it’s a good idea to suggest to the customer repurposing the old frame as in this tray made of Biltmore 622830 moulding. “art” for the wall. For example, take a horseshoe, a piece of jewelry, or an old ceiling tile and frame them as unique conversation pieces. You can also promote framing hobby-related items like stamps or coins or collectibles like plates or figurines. People love to surround themselves with unique items and things with special meaning. in Berkeley, CA, takes this seriously and looks for other ways to be more eco-friendly in her frameshop. For the recycling bin they chose to use mending plates to attach the frames together. This same concept can also be used to create a photo cube. By substituting hinges for the mending plates, you can also frame a series of photographs that stand on a shelf or build a room divider screen. Reframe: Another type of recycling is taking existing Meg Lange, LarsonJuhl marketing, with a framed recycling bin. Inner moulding, Sorrento 318911; outer moulding, Sorrento 418911. from them. They may have a favorite piece of art sitting in a closet because the frame was damaged in a and damaged frame; this was given a new life when it was reframed. In this case the new frame actually helps restore the period feel since the damaged frame was an inappropriate style from the 1980s. Reframing also gives you an opportunity to design using materials, like conservation glass and Artique Recycle: Making This wedding photograph was housed in, at left, a recycling bin out an existing frame that was outdated and in poor condition. At right, is the photo reframed: The moulof picture frame ding is Dresden 638120; the mat is C1583 Olde Tan and the fillet, Dresden 138120, fits inside mat. moulding is a bit far-fetched, but it is a good lead in to talk about framed items and reframing move or doesn’t coordinate conservation matboards. the importance of doing them for a new look. By pro- with their current décor. This helps the environment what you can to recycle in moting a Reframe service by using and selling your shop. Kirstie Bennett to your customers, you Shown above, left, is a wed- frame designs that are of The Framer’s Workshop can gain additional business ding photograph in a dated long lasting. PA GE 26 A RT WORL D NEWS MAY11 Unity NEW page:Layout 1 7/5/11 4:58 PM Page 1 LUXURY RETAIL CONSUMER CONFIDENCE: MIXED SIGNALS Mixed signals: That is what the latest Unity Marketing quarterly survey of affluent consumer confidence delivered for the first three months of 2011. On a positive note, the Luxury Consumption Index (LCI) rose 6.7 points, the highest rate of growth since first quarter 2010, to reach 82.8 points. However, today the LCI still stands below its post-recession high of 86.9 points reached in January 2010. Tempering marketers’ enthusiasm for the return of the luxury consumer market is the fact that spending on luxury by the affluent consumers surveyed—those with household incomes of $100,000 and upward—was basically flat from the previous quarter and 4.1% less than reported in the first quarter of 2010. Commenting on the conflicting results of Unity Marketing’s latest Luxury Tracking Survey conducted over one week in early April among 1,321 luxury con- 55%), Pam Danziger, president of Unity Marketing, Stevens, PA, says, “There is a lot of ‘noise’ out there about the return of the luxury market. I am advising my clients not to believe everything The rise in the Luxury they see or Consumer Index reflects a hear. While noted reduction in market the worst may be bepessimism. Yet, when hind us, that is coupled with a there are flatlining of luxury consumer still worrisome trends spending, the indication brewing in is of some uncertainty and the market possible market volatility. for luxury. For example, the rate sumers (average income of change in luxury con$287,200; median net sumers’ spending peaked wealth $897,000; age 45 between the second and years; men 45% and women third quarter 2009. Since PUTTING THE ‘LUXE’ BACK IN LUXURY A new book by Pam Danziger, Putting the Luxe Back in Luxury, How New Consumer Values Are Redefining the Way We Market Luxury, is due for release later this year. Published by Paramount Market Publishing, the book will examine what the next decade holds for luxury marketers, and how the affluent shopper will adapt in the post-recession environment. It will also profile luxury marketers and service providers that are poised to take advantage of A RT WORL D NEWS the new opportunities they will find in this new decade. As Ms. Danziger notes, the Great Recession of 2008 changed the luxury market forever. That is when the luxe went out of luxury. Affluents learned to say “no” to the allure of luxury brands. They quit their indulgent lifestyle and learned new ways of shopping that gave them more for less. Putting the Luxe Back in Luxury examines the recession-ravaged luxury con- sumer market and gives luxury marketers insights and strategies that are designed to put the luxe back into their marketing in order to attract today’s newly resistant luxury consumer back to their brands. Ms. Danziger, president of Unity Marketing, is author of several leading books on understanding and marketing to the luxury consumer, To read more about her upcoming book, visit: www. unitymarketingonline.com. then the rate of change has steadily slowed, which indicates that much of the pent up demand for luxury goods that built during the worst of the recession has already been released. Spending on luxury is likely to flatten out over the coming quarters unless there is a dramatic improvement in the economy overall, which seems doubtful.” Commenting on the latest luxury consumer survey results, Tom Bodenberg, Unity Marketing’s chief consumer economist, says, “This quarter’s rise in the LCI, but with luxury consumer spending flatlining at the same time, signifies a great deal of uncertainty and market demand volatility. The rise in the LCI (highest in the past year) reflects a noted reduction in market pessimism. However, this has yet to fully translate into increased demand.” He believes that although there is a slight yet continuous increase in the index over the past twelve months, the rate of growth of the index will not pick up unless there is a sustained economic recovery. For more on the latest Luxury Consumer Tracking Study, call (717) 336-1600 or e-mail: pam@unitymarket ingonline.com. For more details about her new book, see article at left, Putting the Luxe Back in Luxury. PAGE 27 MAY11-Sales T NEW page 1:Layout 1 7/6/11 10:25 AM Page 1 SALES TRAINING YOU HAVE TO BE SEEN AND HEARD! by Todd Bingham For over 30 years I’ve been watching this business and its fits a n d starts. I’m a little more on the sidelines now, but I can attest that Todd Bingham. the view from here is familiar. The contest is still fought “between the twenties” as the old football adage goes. The tremblors of the Great Recession, as it’s now officially called, were indeed a little louder and more scary than I’ve seen before, but the dynamics are the same. Sure, galleries have been finding it a tough go. Some closed their doors. But so have they always, when things got dicey. Here’s what I know: People still buy art. Galleries still sell art. And you well may ask, “Is this just memory lane, or do you have any substantive suggestions?” I’m not sure I do have any suggestions other than this: We should take a look at what the guys are doing, and have done, who are still in business and paying their bills. Or even, (dare we say it?) those who are doing well, right now as the recovery takes hold. PA GE 28 Over the years I’ve noticed something that is seemingly predictable in a “belt-tightening” economy: Dealers shrink, if not entirely eliminate, their budget for two things: Advertising and sales training. I think that dealers who do well in trying times use this rationale: They reason that if they were to assign a value to the entire sphere of business in a given gallery’s locality and then call that value 100% in good times, and then say that in poor economic times, that metric would be reduced by a per- position to buy art. But there are those galleries who have reasoned correctly that if they reduced their advertising and training efforts using a percentage equal to that reduction in opportunity, i.e. from the 100% to 55%, then they would have only succeeded in contributing to their own demise. way.) I know this is a sore subject, and certainly this cast of characters is not one for us to emulate, but consider what the banks did right after the crash: Most of them started aggressive advertising campaigns. (Now you may argue that they sure did it with our money. And you would be right, but that’s another discussion.) So, since they knew that their competition was probably and predictably reducing (or even eliminating) their ad and training budgets, then the forward-thinking dealers have been In theory, though, we can learn from how the banks and lending institutions responded: They didn’t let up on the gas, they put the pedal down. Most of their ads were an effort in damage control. But advertising even when one’s reputation is sullied, still keeps the name in front of the customer. It’s an inversion of values, admittedly, but when one considers how little advertising time it actually takes to turn a company’s negative reputation into that of a positive, one can appreciate the power of advertising in trying times. Look around at some of the major players: In most industries, the ones that have survived have been doing two things: Being aggressive about presenting themselves and their product or service, and being aggressive about customers they do have—that is to say, those 55 people in your community who are still Forward thinking dealers have been rewarded, even when cash flow is tight, by redoubling their marketing and training efforts and making an even more concerted attempt to reach those people who are in a position to buy art. These efforts are what bring the customers back into the gallery. centage, say 45%, then that still leaves a value of 55% to be fertile opportunity. Put another way: If before (the economy fell off a cliff) there were 100 people in the community who were in a position to buy art, 45 have gone missing, but that means there are 55 people who are still in a rewarded by doing something contrary—not reducing, but rather redoubling their efforts and making an even more concerted attempt to reach those 55 people who are in a position to buy art. (This rationale seems to be used by wholesalers, as well as retailers, by the continued on page 29 A RT WORL D NEWS MAY11-Sales T NEW page 2:Layout 1 SALES TRAINING continued from page 28 in a position to buy art. They come into your place of business. And what happens to them? Are they greeted by a temporarycollege-student-intern who knows nothing about art and even less about your gallery but whom you hired because your racehorse salesperson quit and moved to Park City? Are they moved to acquire a work of art from your gallery by someone who isn’t really sure how the artwork is made and doesn’t know what the word “closing” refers to? A RT WORL D NEWS 7/6/11 10:33 AM Page 1 ...the Tough Get Going I know, it’s easy for me to say because I’m not in retail anymore. But believe me, I’ve been there. And I won’t say that ’81 was as tough as this last downturn was, but it was close. When it gets like that, and even when we’re coming out of it, we have to be better, quicker, and more aggressive than the gallery down the street. And continuing to cut back on training and advertising could be tempting if the cash flow is still tight. But be sure not to withhold from those things because they are what bring the customers, such as they are, into the gallery. And once there, you’d better be prepared to sell them. There are lots of people who are competing for that customer’s attention and they know it. So whatever we thought was effective before in terms of a sales experience for our customer, now has to be “rethunk” because chances are it won’t be enough in today’s climate. We still have to be about service and value, but to make a decent case for a sale these days takes a lot more effort and skill. I don’t think that it’s a matter of price, necessarily. Sure, I know, when the economy is difficult, people who are in a position to buy are sometimes in a predatory mind set; but not all of them. And even those customers who are can still be sold—but not without training. Todd Bingham has been writing for Art World News since 1996. In cooperation with AWN, he has written eight books on selling art in a retail art gallery. Call him at (760) 806-7699 or: www. toddbinghamfineart.com. PAGE 29 JUN/JUL11-news- page 3:Layout 1 7/5/11 3:18 PM Page 1 PRINT MARKET PRINT MARKET continued from page 24 Park West Gallery, Southfield, MI, believes in offering a variety of edition sizes to appeal to different collectors. “In general, I believe that the more exclusive you can make something, the better. That being said, a larger edition size typically allows for a lower pricepoint and may help introduce the works to more people. A smaller edition However experienced a publisher is in choosing an image for reproduction, its success is inevitably determined by the market. “Over a 12-year span I can look at the editions I produced and say ‘this was good’ and ‘that not so good;’ there is always a bell curve, as in life. There are those I sold out quickly, and those I didn’t. But every print I made, I daunting, you have to put on shows. And I can’t tell you how many people won’t put release a new print. the money out for a show,” “Gallery owners from all and he says they are sufferover got shopped and now ing from that decision. One some are nervous about problem can be in that the carrying big editions. Some same promotion and marpublishers also showed keting is done every time— signs of desperation and the same ad and the same sold prints to Big Box retailpostcard. “Einstein said, ‘A ers, while also selling the sign of insanity is doing the same work to galleries.” same thing over and over, Mr. Blazar expecting a stresses the different reimportance sult.’” Mr. of standing Bloch says together as that where a an industry gallery gets to reaffirm momentum the peris buying a ceived value new print, of limited framing it, edition work hanging it on in the eyes the gallery of the con- The Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, location of New River Fine Art features limited edition wall, and prints, as well as paintings, sculpture and glass art from work by Masters to contemporary artists. taking sumer. orders from it. “Never discount the work makes the works more ex- thought was a homerun; it is because that devalues the clusive and may warrant a the market that tells you Trends in the art and in the consumer’s higher price point. More what the truth is. The last mind it becomes just a com- seasoned collectors are typ- print I released was three Print Market modity that they can bargain ically more concerned with years ago when the market Ms. Kasprzyk has noticed for, like a refrigerator or a exclusivity, and are willing to was at 6,700; I thought it TV set. Instead, give them pay a premium for this. They was a beautiful print, but that consumers have been free framing or free ship- are more discriminatory because of the market, I did- drawn to abstract prints ping. Give a discount on art about what they choose to n’t do well with it. Every time of late. “They’ve certainly once, and every single time add to their collections, so it starts to inch up, boom, grown in popularity, as that customer walks into a they want something more the market drops and then have Pop and contemporary gallery (yours or someone privileged and unique. people panic; we are all af- work. I think this is because people want to have art that else’s) they will want a deal fected by it.” makes them smile or feel on the artwork.” “If these collectors can’t afford a painting from an He also notes that those good. We’ve also watched Mr. LaMantia feels that artist, they are thrilled when retailers that have suc- the print-on-demand segedition sizes that hover you can offer them an alter- ceeded are those that have ment grow significantly in around 100 are ideal and will native at a price point they remained proactive. “The the last two years.” be experimenting with edi- can afford. This is often galleries who are successful At Atlas Galleries, Ms. tions of 25 to 40 this year. times a print from a very are doing events and stayStoney Goldstein, executive small edition; still excep- ing active, not saying ‘Woe continued on page 31 vice president of sales for tional, exclusive, and rare.” is me.’ Even though it is PA GE 30 A RT WORL D NEWS JUN/JUL11-news- page 4:Layout 1 PRINT MARKET continued from page 30 Dagovitz notes, “First and foremost, clients are looking for high-end artwork that will keep its value. That being said, with so many depressing things that are going on in the world right now, people are looking for art that makes them feel happy. In the painting and print world that translates to bright colors and uplifting imagery. I also see a trend in artwork that heightens and intensifies our fantasies of the surreal, travel, anything that occupies the mind in an interesting way. Art that makes ‘everyday ordinary’ seem beautiful and extraordinary.” Mr. Goldstein agrees. “We are seeing more traction with some of our abstract works. We’re also finding that clients who may have collected more traditional figurative works or landscapes in the past are now pushing their boundaries and looking to make their collections more diverse. Younger clients who are just starting to collect are comfortable with more abstract works from the beginning. In essence, we’re now seeing a broad section of our clients asking for these works.” Another challenge facing retailers is their customers getting on more firm financial ground. Mr. Bloch is noticing that people are not paying in a timely manner. A RT WORL D NEWS 7/5/11 3:22 PM Page 1 “We have orders for half the edition already, and on the face of it you would say that is good two weeks after the release; but half the edition has not been paid for. It is never going back to the good old days,” he observes. “But what has not changed is that people still want to see, smell, and touch the print. They are not going to buy from a slick. client or you will lose sales, because if they take the print home, you don’t have one to sell from.” Part of keeping the momentum going means more promotions, more marketing and definitely more shows. “Shows where the artist is attending,” Ms. Dagovitz says, “satisfies the collector’s desire to feel con- Mr. Goldstein believes there are three steps to being successful in this economy with limited edition prints. “First, educate your customers. Help translate the artist’s vision. Help them to appreciate the skill, artistry, and craftsmanship that went into creating the artworks. This should be done in person and in print. Second, allow people to trust their own aesthetic and do not be critical. Everyone has to start collecting somewhere, and that usually begins with one’s raw aesthetic. Lastly, give your clients a foundation of knowledge that they can build upon. This includes information on different artistic mediums, art history, and art movement. “Knowledge enables them to appreciate on a deeper level, and allows consumers to welcome a departure away from what they might typically collect.” “Water Tower Impression II” by Michael Cheney is a giclée on canvas in an edition of xxx, available in two sizes: 30 by 24 inches and 26 by 20 inches from Atlas Galleries, Chicago. Consumers need to see it beautifully framed on the gallery wall, and they want immediate gratification. They want it then and there.” The problem is, he says, is when salespeople are weak; they want the consumer to be happy, and they say, ‘Take this one,’ and then they don’t re-order. “You can’t be bullied by a nected to the artist while gaining personal insight about their artwork directly from the creator.” At LaMantia Fine Art, the artist’s involvement can take many facets. “Personalizing the back of the canvas still carries a lot of weight with collectors,” he says. “When salespeople offer this option to the client it makes it that much more special and personal.” At the end of the day, a love of art and the art market itself is what will give collectors that much needed confidence boost to continue to add to their collections. “I love the collaborative nature of the print market,” says Mr. Bloch. “Some people may begin by buying a print and later become a significant collector of originals.” Koleen Kaffan is Managing Editor of Art World News. PAGE 31 JUN/JUL11-Calendar/Pease:Layout 1 7/5/11 1:28 PM Page 1 CALENDAR July 7–August 31: Festival of the Arts, Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach, CA. Organized by Festival of Arts. For information, call (800) 487-3378 or go to the website located at: www. Laguna FestivalofArts.org. August 12–14: 20th annual Loveland Sculpture Invitational, under tents beside Lake Loveland, CO. Loveland Sculpture Group. Call (970) 663-7467 or www. lovelandsculpturegroup.org. July 18–24: 7th annual Plein Air Easton Competition & Arts Festival, Easton, MD. Visit: www.pleinaireaston. com for more details or call (410) 822-7297. August 13–14: Sculpture in the Park, Benson Sculpture Garden, Loveland, CO. Loveland High Plains Arts Council. Call (970) 663-2940 or visit the website: www. sculptureinthepark.org. August 1–5: Las Vegas Market, World Market Center, Las Vegas. Visit the website for information at: www.lasvegasmarket.com or call (888) 962-7469. August 13–18: New York International Gift Fair, Jacob Javits Center and Piers 92 & 94, New York. George Little Management. Phone (800) 272-7469, www.nyigf.com. PA GE 32 September 1–4: Art San Diego, Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, San Diego, CA. BTB-Art Inc. Visit: www. artsandiego-fair.com. September 22–25: The Affordable Art Fair New York City at 7 West 34th Street, opposite the Empire State Building. For more information, visit: www.aafnyc.com or call (212) 255-2003. September 30–October 3: Art Platform-Los Angeles, L.A. Mart. Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. Contemporary art from Southern California. For details, call (800) 677-6278, www.artplatform losangeles.com. September 30–October 3: PULSE Los Angeles, a contemporary art fair at The Event Deck at L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles. For more details, telephone (212) 255-2327, www.pulse-art.com. October 22–27: International Home Furnishings Market, High Point, NC. Call (800) 874-6492 or visit: www.highpointmarket.org for more information. October 28–31: 12th annual Toronto International Art Fair, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Produced by MMPI Canada. Call (604) 730-2065 for details or visit: www.TIAFAIR.com. A RT WORL D NEWS JUN/JUL11-NewArt-pg1:Layout 1 7/5/11 1:47 PM Page 1 NEW ART Los Suenos Same Color Pot and Kettle Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts Inc., Greenwich, CT, presents “Los Suenos” by Felix Mas as a handpulled serigraph on canvas in an edition of 295, measuring 32 by 25 inches. The retail price is $1,675. Telephone (800) 877-2250 or visit: www.chalk-vermilion.com. Artist Todd Goldman, Clearwater, FL, presents “Same Color Pot and Kettle” an acrylic on canvas measuring 48 by 24 inches. The retail price is $3,500. Telephone (727) 251-3808 or go to the website at: www.toddisstupid.com. New York Central Park, The Lake in Autumn (Bow Bridge) Herbert Arnot Inc., New York, presents Guy Dessapt’s “New York Central Park, the Lake in Autumn (Bow Bridge),” an oil on canvas measuring 24 by 20 inches. Price available upon request. For more information, telephone (212) 245-8287 or go to: www.artnotart.com. A RT WORL D NEWS Whites Jeremy Bortz, Thornhill, Ontario, debuts “Whites,” an acrylic on canvas measuring 60 by 40 inches, retailing for $3,800. For further information, visit the artist’s website located at: www.jeremybortz.com. PAGE 33 JUN/JUL11-NewArt-pg2:Layout 1 7/5/11 1:54 PM Page 1 NEW ART Precious Spring Collectors Editions, Canoga Park, CA, introduces “Precious” by artist Tennessee Loveless as an acrylic on canvas, measuring 30 by 24 inches. The retail price is $3,600. For more information, telephone (800) 736-0001 or go to: www.collectorseditions.com. Artistic Connections, Halifax, British Columbia, presents Y a n a Movchan’s “Spring,” an original drawing on 23-carat gold leafing. The image size is 6 by 6 inches and the retail price is $800. For more details, telephone (902) 4290470 or visit the website at: www.yanamovchan.com. Felicity Unlimited Horizons Gary Lee Price Studios Inc., Springville, Utah, debuts “Unlimited Horizons” by Gary Lee Price as a bronze sculpture, available in three sizes: 5 by 2 by 2 inches ($550), a 10 by 6 by 4 inches ($1,260), and 40 by 19 by 12 inches ($7,800). Call (877) GL PRICE or go to: www. garyleeprice.com. PA GE 34 SI Fine Arts, New York, presents “Felicity” by Aaron Brown as an oil on canvas measuring 40 by 60 inches. The retail price is $6,500. For further information, telephone (888) 8504996 or go to the website at: www. sifinearts.com. A RT WORL D NEWS JUN/JUL11-GalLights-OnePage:Layout 1 7/5/11 1:38 PM Page 1 GALLERY LIGHTS From left, artist Ford Smith is shown celebrating his May Soirée at the Ford Smith Gallery, Roswell, GA, with Cristi Smith, co-owner with Ford of Ford Smith Fine Art, and Marc and Ruth Wegman, owners of Adele’s, caterers for the event. Masterpiece Publishing’s artist André Desjardins, center, is shown celebrating his show opening at the Greenville, SC-based Midtown Artery with, from left to right, collectors Kim Dove and Gary Southern. Chalk & Vermilion Fine Arts Inc. artist Felix Mas, left, is pictured in front of his new serigraph release, “El Mar,” with collectors Dawn Lang and Michael Duncan at the Oak Brook, IL, location of Martin Lawrence Galleries. Tom James, CEO of Raymond James Financial, and artist David O'Keefe at the David O’Keefe Studios Gallery in Sarasota, FL, during the Art in the Park, invite-only silent auction benefitting the Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy. Crown Thorn Publishing artist Henry Asencio painted live to a packed house at the Clarendon Fine Art Gallery in London, England, during his recent one-man show. For the entire story of the artist’s trip to London, go to page 24. At R. Michelson Galleries, located in Northampton, MA, gallery owner Richard Michelson, left, is pictured alongside painter Randall Deihl during the artist’s “Roadside Attractions” opening reception. A RT WORL D NEWS PAGE 35 JUN/JUL11-OE:Layout 1 7/5/11 3:45 PM Page 1 OPEN EDITION PRINTS Sun Dance Graphics “Sweet Fragrance I” by Lanie Loreth Image Size: 12” x 12” & 18” x 18” Item #: 6765A 407.240.1091 Wild Apple “Pumpkin Poppies II” by Shirley Novak Image Size: 18" x 18" Retail Price: $16 802.457.3003 www.sundancegraphics.com www.wildapple.com E-MAIL: sarah@sundancegraphics.com 9580 Delegates Dr. Orlando, FL 32837 Editions Limited Zhee Singer Studio “Flora” by Robert Ginder 10451 “Royal Carnation Flower – Ashlin Red” 800.228.0928 413.664.0740 www.editionslimited.com E-MAIL: customerservice@editionslimited.com 4090 Halleck Street Emeryville, CA 94608 New York Graphic Society “Patchwork I” by Judi Bagnato Image Size: 26" x 26" Retail Price: $36 800.677.6947 PA GE 36 www.ZheeSingerStudio.com Haddad’s Fine Arts Inc. “ Co l o r Sp l as h I” 800.942.3323 Fax: 714.996.4153 www.nygs.com www.haddadsfinearts.com E-MAIL: richard@nygs.com 129 Glover Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 E-MAIL: cfskeen@haddadsfinearts.com 3855 E. 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