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Opening Reception

Paul CoteOn August 19th, Agora Gallery was joined by hundreds of art enthusiasts and collectors to celebrate Paul Cote's solo exhibition in Gallery II and the long awaited Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition in Gallery I.

During his solo exhibition, Paul M. Cote handed out roses, red for close friends and family and white for visitors. To hear Paul speak about his artwork, click here.

 

 

Hally McGeheanHally McGehean, a vivacious artist whose photographs were selected for the 2010 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition exhibition wore one of her own designs, a Pop Art dress called "Everyone Who's Anyone." The dress is compiled of images of clever, fashionable individuals all cut from various magazines. Consisting of approximately 522, one and a half inch laminated squares, the dress includes many familiar faces, such as David Bowie, Jane Fonda and President Obama. Hally states it is her "own dream dinner party." Her innovative creations will be featured in the November edition of ARTisSpectrum.

AlinaUnited by an adventurous fashion spirit, fellow competition participant, Alina Alexandrova, showed off her latest creation. Alina has an impressive background in fashion, having studied at ESMOD fashion school in Oslo, Norway. The top was devised to accompany Alina's unique artwork mirroring her alluring abstractions. The evening was full of culture and excitement for the artist and onlookers. View reception photos and video here .

The exhibitions will be on view until September 7, 2010.

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ART START

Our Exhibition Coordinator, Nellie Scott, has always felt that art is an important part of her life. That doesn't stop at her professional work - for some time now, she has been volunteering at Art-Start, a New York organization that uses art to help underprivileged children and young people in the area. She wrote about her experiences on the Agora Gallery blog. http://agoraartgalleryblog.com/volunteering-through-art .

Agora Gallery itself supports this valuable local charity, which strives to improve the lives of children and young people in need in New York through the medium of art and with the help of volunteer artists. This year, like last year, 25% of the profit from Agora Gallery's proceeds of sales from the competition exhibition will go to Art Start to help it continue in its excellent work.

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20th Annual Komen NYC Race for the Cure®.

Agora Gallery StaffSeptember 12, 2010, Team Agora, the artmavens, will be participating in the 5K Run/Walk that will go through Central Park . Visit our team page here . You can join the team or donate to this worthy cause.

The Komen Race for the Cure series is part of the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world with over one million participants since 2005. The Race for the Cure series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Since its creation in 1983, the series has grown from a single local race with 800 participants to an international series of 122 races in the United States and 14 internationally with more than 1.3 million participants annually.

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Agora Gallery's Guide to Chelsea

Artists visiting Chelsea frequently ask: What are the best things to do and see in Chelsea? Chiara Mortaroli, our lovely gallery assistant, has graciously offered to share a few of her favorite Chelsea Spots.

"Well I am Italian and like all Italians, I love to eat. Here are a couple of places where I love to go, for the food of course but also for the rare atmosphere. "

Pepe Giallo
General information:
Around the corner from Agora Gallery there is a cozy Italian restaurant. You may want to go there for dinner, maybe after an afternoon gallery walk , but it is also good for lunch.
What I recommend:
The Capellini zucchini, tomato, goat cheese and olives and the Straccetti, along with a glass of Nero d' Avola red wine and don't forget to have a good espresso coffee at the end of the meal. It's really a good one!
Location:
253 10th Ave
New York City, NY 10001-7014

High Line:
What I Love:
I don't know about you but for me a nice walk after a meal is always a good idea. If you have the afternoon, enjoy a walk on the High Line.
Location:
It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to 20th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues.
Hours:
7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily

Chelsea Market:
What I Love:
No, I don't just think of eating and if you enter and take a look around you will understand! The Chelsea Market is a place where New Yorkers go to buy fresh quality food from all around the world ( I find things there that I can't find in Italy! ), but is also a million square feet wonderworld place to chill, read, sit, talk and see how all the different cultures that live in Manhattan are combined, close to one other. I always love to go there.
What I recommend:
Aside from the food, there are a couple of stores that sell beautiful linen dresses and houseware..
Location:
75 9th Avenue (Between 15th and 16th Streets.
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7am to 9pm, Saturdays: 7am to 7pm, Sundays: 8am to 6pm

Marquee:
If after a long day of walking and eating you still have energy to spend, Chelsea hosts one of the most popular clubs in the City.
What I Love:
For dancing, contemporary club music and having fun it is a great place to go.
What I recommend:
Show up before midnight and do not wear sneakers, other than that it is pretty easy to get in without special contacts.
Location:
289 10th Avenue (between 26th and 27th street)
New York, NY 10001-7003

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Kudos and Accolades to Agora Gallery Artists

Good news comes in threes for Artist Pari Ravan. One, she was decorated with the gold medal for the "mérite et dévouement français". Two, the town hall of Nice sponsored a solo exhibition of her work under the patronage of the Mayor of Nice, Minister Estrosi . Three, this September she will receive the "Golden Canvas" from the national Federation de la Cultur France.

Betsey Chesler is dedicated to her nonprofit, Cameras For Kids Foundation, Inc. She is teaching underprivileged teens living in foster facilities how to create art with a camera. She originally launched her program in Florida and is hoping to expand the program into Chicago. In addition, she has been talking with facilities in the UK, Austria and Kenya. The children in her program recently had their first exhibit. Though it was small, they sold everything! According to Betsey Chesler “It was tremendous and the kids were there and for probably the first time in their lives felt like a celebrity. It was wonderful.”

John David Hart has been asked to sit on the town's art council. In addition, he is well known for his charity works. Most recently has been involved in two grass roots projects through President Obama's office. One is music and the other is art for Michelle Obama's charity works.


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In This Issue

  • Opening Reception
  • ART START
  • Agora Gallery to participate in
    Komen Race for the Cure®
  • What to do in Chelsea
  • Kudos and Accolades

 

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