Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Back to NYC

Once again, the van is packed and ready to depart in the wee hours of the morning on Wednesday as once again we head to an art fair in New York City.

This time it is the VOLTA Art Fair New York, which is taking place May 17-21 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea.

The gallery is hosting Steve Wanna, Tim Tate, and Marianela de la Hoz and yours truly in booth B1. VOLTA New York is a 20 minute walk from Frieze. Daily shuttle buses will run from The Shed to the Metropolitan Pavilion. 

Opening reception of the 36th Northern National Art Competition

Nicolet College in Rhinelander will host one of Wisconsin’s premier art exhibits next month.

An opening reception of the 36th Northern National Art Competition will be held in the Nicolet College Art Gallery on Thursday, June 15 at 5 p.m.

“Top contemporary artists from the across the country submitted works for this juried competition,” said Jenny Bonardelli, Nicolet College Arts and Events Manager. “Only the finest pieces were selected, resulting in an amazing collection that rises to a very high standard.” 

The event is co-sponsored by the Northern Arts Council, which awards $8,500.00 in prize money to artists judged to have created the best works. 

The reception will include a light buffet, wine, live music by Darlene Cole and commentary from this year’s judge, F. Lennox “Lenny” Campello. 

Read the article here.