Acclaimed painter Debra Groesser is poised to launch a number of outstanding events you’ll want to attend.
Opening Friday February 5 and continuing through the weekend, artist Debra Groesser will host a tantalizing “Open Studio.” During the open studio, Groesser will discuss her upcoming projects and workshops. Refreshments and snacks are served.
To learn more, visit Debra Groesser.
Coming soon to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City is a feature exhibition showcasing the great paintings of Philip R. Goodwin (1881-1935).
“Philip R. Goodwin: America’s Sporting & Wildlife Artist” will undoubtedly be an exceptional show at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. In addition to showcasing pictures from the painter’s outstanding oeuvre, the exhibition draws specific focus to the notable relationships the artist formed during his lifetime.
An artist from age 11, Goodwin supported himself as an illustrator for several New York-based publications, including Jack London’s Call of the Wild, Collier’s Weekly, The Saturday Evening Post, Outdoor Life, Everybody’s Magazine, and McClure’s Magazine. An avid sportsman, Goodwin was encouraged by his friend Theodore Roosevelt to travel and form an appreciation for hunting to become closer to nature and its wildlife.
Goodwin’s travels and expeditions intimately influenced his use of color and compositional strategies, which scholars suggest may have influenced the famed Western artist C.M. Russell — yet another friend of his. Along his career, Goodwin would also befriend N.C. Wyeth, Carl Rungius, Will Rogers, and Ernest Thompson Seton.
“Philip R. Goodwin: America’s Sporting & Wildlife Artist” opens on February 19 and will be on view through May 8.
To learn more, visit the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
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The intersection between art and music is well-documented. Indeed, when one influences the other, there are often remarkable results. The influence of music on painting is a topic explored by a number of contemporary artists during a current exhibition in New York.
Open now through February 14 at the Haven Gallery in Northport, New York, “Music Box” is an innovative exhibition that invited a number of artists to produce works inspired by music, in some cases specific songs or albums.
The gallery reports, “The art of music has spanned centuries and served a number of purposes throughout time. The power of music can be both a unifying force as well as one of individual solace. In other cases, it can also be one of discord or even anguish. The ability for expression through sound has proven to serve a variety of purposes; inspiration, comfort, pain and bringing people together. In ‘Music Box,’ artists look to a lyric, song title, band name, etc., to influence them for the creation of their artworks. The intertwining of music with the artist’s medium will be contemplated and embraced. The creative expression of music and how it relates to the artist’s technique, medium, mentality and/or subject on an emotional and physical level will be considered.”
Featured artists include, among others, Janet Cook, Michael C. Hayes, Matt Dangler, Meredith Marsone, Jana Brike, Travis Lewis, Thomas Dodd, Josie Morway, Nicolaus Ferry, and Mandy Cao.
To learn more, visit the Haven Gallery.
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Collectors looking to acquire excellent quality 19th-century paintings should prepare for January 27 at John Moran Auctioneers.
The astute collector is in continual search for a great deal on fine arts, and John Moran Auctioneers might just be your next opportunity. Featuring a catalogue of over 200 lots, Moran will open its “American & European Fine Art Auction” on January 27.
The auction showcases a number of American landscape paintings from the 19th century by artists whose markets have yet to be discovered. Many of the works demonstrate excellent skill and quality. The best part? Many have starting bids below $1,000, giving collectors the chance to grab high-quality painting for very reasonable prices. What is more, the auction is online via liveauctioneers.com, which affords anyone with a computer and Internet connection the ability to register and bid.
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One of America’s greatest painters of coastal views is the subject of an outstanding exhibition in Norfolk, Virginia. Viewers can expect a range of exquisite watercolors, paintings, vibrant drawings, and more. Where?
Forty delightful and vibrant works by American painter William Trost Richards (1833-1905) will grace the walls of the Chrysler Museum of Art over the next few months. Richards is one of the foremost American painters of coastal views, and audiences will be treated to a range of his works, including drawings, watercolors, and paintings. The Chrysler’s own collection of Richards’ works — which is rather robust at over 100 pieces — forms the core of the exhibition. The large number of Richards’ pictures in the Chrysler’s permanent collection is largely due to the generous gifts in 1994 from Edith Ballinger Price, the painter’s granddaughter.
“Seascapes by William Trost Richards” opened on January 9 and will hang through May 1 in the Museum’s Focus Gallery. Alex Mann, the museum’s Brock curator of American art, remarked, “This exhibition demonstrates the tremendous variety of Richards’ style and work. The pen and ink sketches are so simple and fresh, while the larger watercolors are conscientiously detailed. He could do it all.”
The inclusion of Richards’ full range of both finished and preparatory works is an added bonus for viewers, who can trace and understand the artist’s working and creative process. Moreover, the exhibition includes some of his working materials and equipment, including his stool, palette, and paint box — still filled with paint tubes more than 100 years old.
A few of the works on view for this exhibition have never been seen publicly. One particular canvas on view wasn’t even on a stretcher, but has been fully restored by the museum’s conservation team. Mark Lewis, the museum’s conservator of paintings, said, “It was a delight to clean these paintings and watch their rich colors come to life.”
To learn more, visit the Chrysler Museum of Art.
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Last year, Fine Art Today had the pleasure of detailing the California Art Club’s “Road Trip” exhibition, which showcased a number of artists representing their Golden State. Kicking off their 2016 exhibition season is a compelling show that looks beyond California’s boundaries.
On view from January 12 through May 15 at the California Art Club’s Old Mill Gallery, “Traversing the Globe” will feature nearly 40 outstanding artworks that seek to transport the viewer to far-off lands and places. The artists’ club is one of the oldest in the country, having existed for nearly a century. All of the exhibiting artists are members of the club and have traveled abroad to some of the most exotic places, capturing the sights, culture, and character largely en plein air.
The club points out, “The featured paintings showcase imagery of some of the world’s most famous cities, quaint countrysides, breathtaking coastlines and awe-inspiring landmarks, including the Great Wall of China and La Fontaine Medicis in Paris.”
An opening reception for the show will be held tonight, January 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To learn more, visit the California Art Club.
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Opening soon at the acclaimed Gallery 1261 in Denver, Colorado, is the 13th incarnation of the space’s group exhibition. When?
Featuring a large array of artists, styles, and techniques, the outstanding Gallery 1261 in Denver, Colorado, is poised to open its 13th “Group Show XIII” on February 5. According to the gallery, “This exhibition explores a variety of different themes and subject matter, from the abstract to the realistic, in a wide range of styles. What is most apparent is the discerning sense of direction and vision of each artist. While the more formal qualities are what tie them together, there is no apparent theme. The strength lies in each artist’s unique ability to convey their subjects prominently while highlighting what makes them some of the best artists in their respective genres today.”
Gregory Block, “Blue and Green,” oil on board, 10 x 18 in. (c) Gallery 1261 2016
Some of the notable artists include Gregory Block, Jordan Wolfson, Mia Bergeron, Quang Ho, David Grossman, and Ulrich Gleiter. Continuing, the gallery notes, “from still life, to figurative, to landscape, each work on view presents its viewer with an opportunity to dive in and start off the new year engaging with work from some of the best working artists today.”
“Group Show XIII” opens on February 5 and will hang through March 12.
To learn more, visit Gallery 1261.
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Driscoll Babcock Galleries in New York just launched a captivating exhibition showcasing the exceptional career of E. Ambrose Webster.
On view through February 13, Driscoll Babcock Galleries is featuring works by America’s greatest interpreter of Fauvism: E. Ambrose Webster (1869-1935). The exhibition, titled “The Primacy of Color,” presents a number of Webster’s early 20th-century paintings and is the artist’s sixth solo show at Driscoll Babcock. The gallery reports, “Webster was among the first and most forceful modern American painters, and he created some of the most adventurous paintings of his time. In a dynamic career spanning forty years, he traveled widely in Europe, North Africa, the Azore islands, Jamaica and Bermuda, chasing the sun-drenched color that would inform his own high-keyed palette and superb expression of light.”
Webster’s originality did not go unnoticed, and the painter was admired by his contemporaries. Edward Hopper, one of Webster’s neighbors in Provincetown, remarked that he “could find no flaw” in Webster’s painting. Richard Diebenkorn also suggested that “Webster committed himself uncompromisingly to the Paris experience and found his own stride within it … he could achieve weight as well as brilliance.”
“E. Ambrose Webster: The Primacy of Color” opened on January 7 and will be on view through February 13.
To learn more, visit Driscoll Babcock Galleries.
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For 19 years and counting, the Autry Museum of the American West has hosted a remarkable fine art exhibition and sale, which showcases some of the best examples of American Western painting and sculpture. This year’s event is sure to continue the tradition and opens in just a few weeks.
Organizers at the Autry Museum of the American West can barely sit still as they anticipate the opening of their “19th Annual Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale.” This year’s events will feature more than 75 of the most skilled and accomplished Western artists in the United States. Among many others, the acclaimed names include Bill Anton, George Carlson, Tammy Garcia, Robert Griffing, Z.S. Liang, Kyle Polzin, Mian Situ, Tucker Smith, Howard Terpning, and Morgan Weistling.
In addition to supporting fine artists, those who purchase artworks will have warm hearts knowing that proceeds support the Autry’s notable educational programs, ongoing collections, conservation, and more.
The exhibition and sale will honor the late John J. Geraghty — a longtime Autry trustee and special adviser to “Masters” — who passed away in March 2015 after a battle with cancer. The exhibition and sale will open on February 6, with opening-day programs including a luncheon and awards presentation. The festivities will continue into the evening with a cocktail reception and sale. The sale features approximately 275 works that will be sold through a drawing. The exhibition of works will remain on view through March 20.
To learn more, visit The Autry.
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Turkish authorities have detained two men for allegedly trying to smuggle a painting by Flemish master Anthony van Dyck, possibly valued in the millions.
“Not this time,” is what Turkish authorities are saying after they arrested two men who were in possession of a gorgeous painting believed to be by Flemish master Anthony van Dyck. The canvas, which could be valued in the millions if authenticated, was seized by undercover police officers as a pair of textile businessmen tried to unload the piece for 14 million Lira ($4.6 million).
Unfortunately, the painting has not been officially authenticated, but Turkish authorities are working with experts from the Museum of Painting and Sculpture in Istanbul to identify the piece. Regardless of the painting’s authenticity, the provenance has a vexing recent history, with two Georgian families claiming ownership.
To learn more, visit Artnet.
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