Thank You

All of the staff was so touched by your emails and concern for our safety and we feel blessed to have you as members of our extended family of artists. Hurricane Irene has caused a great deal of devastation all along the east coast; however, we were fortunate to come through it without any harm to property, ourselves, neighbors or loved ones. I feel as though your good wishes, prayers and loving thoughts carried us through the most difficult hours.

Thank you so much for all your amazing support!

Angela Di Bello
Director / Agora Gallery
Editor-in-Chief of ARTisSpectrum Magazine

If you'd like to read more about the experiences of some of the gallery staff during Irene, head to the Agora Gallery art blog.

Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition Reception

On Thursday, August 25, 2011 Agora Gallery opened its doors to welcome art enthusiasts to the reception of the Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition. The show is an annual event which features the works of artists who have been selected by the competition juror. This year's juror was Elisabeth Sherman, of the Whitney Museum of American Art.

The exhibition is always a popular and eagerly anticipated one, due to the compelling, energetic and appealing nature of the works on display. There is generally a wide variety of styles and mediums represented, contributing to a well-rounded and diverse collection of art with the power to attract viewers of different tastes and preferences.

The reception was a fun, lively event much enjoyed by the enthusiastic visitors. The audience was made up of a range of ages, from young people and students to older viewers, some of whom have been visiting Chelsea reception nights for years, and it was great to see people reacting with interest and passion to the art in front of them.

View more reception photos .

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Kudos and Accolades

Agora artist Barbara Bilotta received an award from the East End Arts Council, "Collectors Show" juried by Charles A. Riley II.

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NYC Inspirations

The following New York City photographs were shared with us by Catherine Gaillard Perez and Ilse Bormann. They offer a unique view of popular sites seen through the eye of an artist.

Photos by Catherine Gaillard Perez on her recent visit to New York to take part in the opening reception of The French Perspective.

Photos by Ilse Bormann on her recent visit to New York to participate in the Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition.

For more New York inspirations read the upcoming issue of ARTisSpectrum, due out November 2011, in which artists share their experiences of how New York City, has inspired them and found a place in their hearts.

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Local September Happenings

Monday, September 12
Pop Up Pop Art Fashion Event. Pop artist, past Chelsea International Fine Art Competition selected artist and ARTisSpectrum feature writer Hally McGehean will premiere her first wearable art collection during New York Fashion Week in a two-part fashion event in the Meatpacking District and SoHo. Known for her Obama Bag that was personally endorsed by the President, and a retail collection designed for the Whitney Museum of American Art, Ms. McGehean's work is threadless and plastic, made from laminated magazine cutouts that are fastened together with plastic cable ties and metal split rings. McGehean caught the fashion industry's attention recently when one of her dresses was worn by Darian Darling, guest of Lady Gaga. Ms. Darling, an icon of New York City nightlife, will walk in the September 12 show. Part One: Highline Runway Walk, The Highline, beginning at Gansevoort Plaza, Gansevoort and Washington Streets, 5pm

Sunday, September 18, 2011
Agora Gallery's staff will once again take part in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. This annual event raises funds for fighting breast cancer, a terrible disease that many of us have experienced in our own families, communities and friendship groups. We are proud to be contributing in our small way to this excellent cause, and we invite any of our artists who are in New York that weekend to join Team Agora in Central Park as we run, jog or walk together. For more information contact race day “Team Captain” and Exhibition Coordinator Nellie Scott.

Gallery staff at last years walk

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Newsletter / September 2011

In This Issue

• Thank You
• Competition Exhibition
• Kudos and Accolades
• NY Impressions
• September Events

Exhibitions

CLOSING


• Cosmos: Aelita Andre
  July 15 - September 9
  
  
• The Chelsea International
  Fine Art Competition Exhibition
  August 19 - September 9
  Reception: August 25

UPCOMING


• The Rhythm of Color
  September 13 - October 4
  Reception: September 15
  
  
• Masters of the Imagination:
  The Latin American Fine Art Exhibition
  September 13 - October 4
  Reception: September 15

Previous Exhibitions

View videos and photos of previous exhibitions at Agora Gallery

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