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Art Business News, August, 2003

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Caption: DENVER Gallery M recently hosted 17-year-old artist Alexandra Nechita for her second exhibit in Denver. Helen Schulman, Mason Hayutin, Myrna Hayutin, Nechita, Susan Lederman and Jeremy Fey.

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Caption: NEW ORLEANS Stella Jones Gallery recently hosted a gala fundraiser for United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and an exhibition in honor of Elizabeth Catlett's 88th birthday. Art historian Dr. Samella Lewis; Harry Jones; Angela Bassett; Catlett; Courtney Vance; Vice President of UNCF Maurice Jenkins and Gallery Owner Stella Jones.

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Caption: RUSKIN, FLA. Blue Ibis Art Gallery recently held an opening for artist Boris Chezar. Jim and Elaine Payne (Chezar's son-in-law and daughter) and Chezar.

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Caption: BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. The Wonderful World of Animation gallery recently opened its World Premiere Simpsons Installation. Five hundred fans joined the likes of Justin Berfield of "Malcom in the Middle" and Seabiscuit star Elizabeth Banks to behold Simpsons' Director Pete Michels' animation demonstration as he brought Homer Simpson to life. Berfield, gallery owner Debbie Weiss and Michels.

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Caption: ANNAPOLIS, MD. McBride Gallery recently celebrated the opening of its "Young Impressionists" show. Artists Stephen Griffin, Abigail McBride and Tim Bell.

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Caption: PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLA. Artist Jim Draper recently celebrated "Pop," his show at the Stellers Gallery. Draper and Gallery Owners Hillary and Chris Tuttle.