Events from Monday 1 August 2011

• MAGPIE
  Monday 25 July 2011 - Saturday 13 August 2011
  by David N
  
  
• Journey into Art at Agora Gallery’s Summer Exhibition
  Tuesday 26 July 2011 - Tuesday 16 August 2011
  by Agora Gallery
  For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY – Three new exhibitions are coming to Agora Gallery, bringing with them a refreshing sense of peace, novelty and pleasure that are sure to invigorate visitors despite the summer’s heat. Opening on July 26, 2011 and continuing until August 16, 2011, A Maze of Milieu, Interpretive Realms and The Portal of Tranquility are a must-see for anyone looking to be reminded of the wonder of the world. The opening reception takes place on Thursday July 28, 2011. As usual, entrance is free and art enthusiasts are cordially invited. Exhibition Dates: July 26, 2011 – August 16, 2011 Reception: Thursday, July 28, 2011, 6:00 – 8:00 Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/receptionexhibitions/7_28_2011.aspx Direct, powerful and appealingly vibrant, the works in A Maze of Milieu show how art can be used as a universal form of communication which connects us through the qualities we all share. Passionate, purposeful and breathtakingly skillful, the artists in Interpretive Realms use their talent to both develop and present a new vision of the world through their work. Often experimental and always intense, this is art at its contemporary, perspective-altering best. The Portal of Tranquility brings together the work of artists who combine a careful choice of subject matter with a sensitive approach to the world around them. Serene, majestic and ultimately poignantly composed, these are works that will help you forget all your cares. Featured Artists: A Maze of Milieu: Sevega Adriano, Akram Azmi, Wayne Croner, Tamara Dimitroff, Ben Feldshuh, LeRoi, Teri Levine, JC Morgan, Rumen Sazdov Interpretive Realms: Rubi Assa, Søs Beck, Pilar Fernandez Duarte, Anti Liu, Danielle Scheffer, Chris Spuglio, Baeza Stanicic, Randi Strand, Stephanie Rado Taormina The Portal of Tranquility: Ronald DeMuth, Younghee Hong, Tristan Pauli, Debra Trafton Interviews with the artists and high resolution images are available upon request. About Agora Gallery Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery, established in 1984 and located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art galleries district. It is famous for showcasing a spectacular array of talented artists from around the world and around the corner, while providing quality and original art to collectors. Gallery II, an elegant adjacent gallery space, gives artists the ideal area for a solo or group exhibition of their own, organized and publicized by Agora Gallery. The gallery publishes ARTisSpectrum Magazine, a bi-annual magazine that is distributed to museums, galleries, art institutions and art schools around the world. It provides artists, collectors, museums, galleries, art organizations and enthusiasts with access to the work of international talented artists as well as feature articles, reviews and interviews. Agora Gallery is the proud sponsor of ARTmine, one of the most comprehensive resources available worldwide to view and purchase fine art. The gallery also runs Agora Art Blog, a blog designed to provide helpful information and advice for artists while providing a forum for artists to help one another by sharing their experiences and thoughts.
  
• Dim Gobaith Caneri
  Monday 1 August 2011 - Wednesday 31 August 2011
  by Michael Gustavius P
  Exhibition of paintings by Michael Gustavius Payne and poetry by Mike Jenkins
  
• Open Art Exhibition Now Online
  Tuesday 2 August 2011 - Friday 30 September 2011
  by John R M
  Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its August 2011 art exhibition is now posted on their website and ready to view. The theme for the Light Space & Time art exhibition is an “Open” subject.
  
• Exhibition - Pittenweem Arts Festival, 6th - 14th August 2011
  Sunday 7 August 2011 - Sunday 14 August 2011
  by Catriona M
  The Pittenweem Arts Festival attracts thousands of visitors each year and is a celebration of visual arts taking place in homes, galleries and public venues throughout Pittenweem. It features painting, sculpture, environmental art and textiles, with a series of workshops and evening events for adults and children. Catriona is currently exhibiting some of her latest work at Heron Gallery, High Street, Pittenweem.
  
• The 2011 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition
  Friday 19 August 2011 - Friday 9 September 2011
  by Agora Gallery
  For Immediate Release August at Agora Gallery can only mean one thing – The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition! Agora Gallery is proud to host this annual event, showcasing powerful contemporary works chosen by the competition’s juror. The 2011 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition will take place between August 19, 2011 and September 9, 2011. The opening reception will be on August 25, 2011. The 2011 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition exhibition showcases the remarkable artwork of juror-selected artists from around the world. These talented artists work in a range of media and explore a wide variety of subjects and themes, united by their shared commitment to sincerity of expression and creative eloquence. They were chosen by competition juror Elisabeth Sherman, curatorial assistant at the Whitney Museum of American Art and together their works represent what is most exciting and innovative about contemporary art. As part of an ongoing commitment to “giving back to the community we live and work in,” Agora Gallery will be donating 25% of its proceeds of the sale of artwork from the competition exhibition to the non-profit organization Art Start. Through its innovative programs, Art Start brings together art, artists and children in need throughout the Metropolitan Area. Exhibition Dates: August 19, 2011 – September 09, 2011 Reception: Thursday, August 25, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11a.m. - 6 p.m. Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/exhibitionannouncement/competition_8_19_2011.aspx Featured Artists: Vlad Antonov, Juancho Arregui, Lyn Ashby, Panagiota Bakouti, Len Bernstein, Ilse Bormann, Goseong Choi, Olivia Coffey, Matt Condron, Alfredo de Matteis, Petra Fohringer, Mio García, Romulo Goncalves "oromulo", Barbara Groot, Mark Hedengren, Jessica Houston, Sarah Intemann, Beth Kamhi, Yohei Kichiraku, Judi Lederman, Filip Matic, Willy Ollero, Carlo Piemonti, Jorge Rivas, William Tarnowski, Emma Topping, Andreas Tschersich, Chloe Vallance, Christian Weber