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From: AFA < To: Subject: AFA 2013 Newsletter Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:37:37 +0000 View this online here Li Fo Vi AFA AFA Events 2013 Dear Friends & Clients, In 2012, collectors around the world re-invigorated the art industry by diversifying their tastes and art portfolios. While our gallery's mission has always been aligned with the sensibilities of classic and modern masters, the media's attention seemed to become captured by the contemporary art scene and "Zero Art" movement. Despite the trend, AFA continued to support artists who created imaginative artwork rooted in masterful technique, and thanks to these artists and our collectors, we have experienced exciting and extraordinary growth this past year. The gallery continues to showcase an extraordinary group of artists who have a unique vision and manifest it with a great amount of technical virtuosity. The criteria we have set inspires an interesting discussion, and we invite you to inquire to share our savvy. We can clarify why these particular artists are important today, and how they are moving towards inevitably making a significant contribution to the art world. AFA's small stable of artists are represented passionately and permanently, not only in New York, but soon in New Orlear i as well. This new location will open on a great block on Royal Street in a couple of weeks. It is a little gallery right in the heart of the French Quarter. A smaller number of exhibitions rotate through our historic in France, which has been a thriving cultural center since 2005. Within the Chateau Belcastel we offer classical concerts, master classes and a private suite for visitors. It is beautiful and if you come out to visit when we are there during the summer we will be happy to show you around. EFTA00557868 Our ability to showcase the art of great American illustrators shifted even before the passing of our friend Maurice Sendak this past May. Because so much of this artwork has been absorbed into museum and private collections, our decision to embrace new fine artists evolved organically. Our interest in figurative art will remain the foundation of our collective works, and important illustration work will continue to be showcased during special events such as the annal Collector's Show. As we have done in the past, we will share our collection and expertise with museums. Most recently, we have supported and curated Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition that will tour museums around the USA in 2013. AFA is pleased to present a lineup of artists in the coming year whose formidable artistic talents and museum resumes have gained them critical acclaim. All are in the sweet spot in their careers; established, focused, prolific and accessible to all collectors. It is an honor to know them, and a privilege to acquire their work. We are especially happy to announce that we now represent Joe Sorren exclusively. In the USA we represent , Jletta Ceccoli, Brian Please take a look at our calendar of events below. Save the dates, and please RSVP for any openings you would like to attend. We hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Heidi Leigh & Nick Leone Jeanette lannaccone, Janice Hirsch, Carol Coven, Jacqueline Simon, Barry Jacobson, & Liesa Sarelli, our new Director in New Orleans 11 January Pierre Matter: Essential Being Bronze sculptures and new graphics. (NY & France, 2013) 1 February Grand Opening of AFA New Orleans 807 Royal Street. (504) 558-9296 neworleans@afanyc.com 13 -17 February Theodore Geisel (AKA "Dr. Seuss"): Hat Collection With The NY Library & Random House 23 February, 6-8pm Joe Sorren: The Great Cantaloupe Day Opening reception for the artist 30 March AFA opens for 2013 season at Chateau Belcastel 18 April Annual SoHo Arts Walk Launch Every third Thursday through October 18 May Tom Everhart: Rollin With My Homies Opening reception for the artist 22 June Tanya Clarke: Water & Light Opening reception for the artist 10 - 24 August Master Classes at AFA in France 21 September Anne Bachelier: Fantasmagory Opening reception for the artist at AFA of France EFTA00557869 12 October Jennybird Alcantara 16 November Daniel Merriam Opening reception for the artist 7 December Annual Collector's Event With Bill Carman, Leontine Greenberg, Kirk Reinert and Travis Louie Al-A I At AFA, we are inspired by wildly imaginative artwork that indulges the senses and engages the emotions with layers of symbolism and dark complexity. We exhibit paintings, drawings and sculptures created by extraordinary established and emerging artists who are highly skilled and have a unique vision. Artwork copyright protected. All Rights Reserved. Forward email C. This email was sent to by Update Profile/Email Address Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribr Privacy Policy. AFA 212.226.7374 54 Greene Street New York NY 10013 EFTA00557870