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Art Business News, August, 2004

BURBANK, CALIF.

Roy Disney recently hosted a private screening of the Walt Disney/Salvador Dali film, "Destino," at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. The Oscar-nominated animated short film was begun in 1945, put on hold indefinitely, then completed in 2003 by Roy Disney, who culled the art and storyboards for the film from Disney archives. After the screening, Linda Jones Clough, daughter of legendary animator Chuck Jones was on hand. She is flanked (left to right) by Craig Kausen, president of Linda Jones Enterprises; Michael Young, CEO/president of Collectors Editions; Roy Disney; and Baker Bloodworth, producer of "Destino."

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LAGUNA BEACH, CALIF.

Marion Meyer Contemporary Art hosted a reception for Nancy Pace, a textural fusion artist. Pictured from left to right are Marion Meyer, gallery owner, and Nancy Pace, artist.

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MILWAUKEE

John Stobart, English born artist, author and host of two 1990's "Worldscape" series for PBS, recently signed 150 prints prepared from his original "Harbor Departure" for the benefit of the Milwaukee, Wis., PBS stations at its annual on-air auction.

Shown with Stobart are Huetta Manion, director of Landmarks Gallery in Milwaukee, and Mary Manion, flaming supervisor. The prints were signed at the gallery.

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ATLANTA

Kayne Galleries in Atlanta, Ga., recently held an exhibition for artist Bob Pejman. Pictured at the event, left to right, are Chad Paydo, vice president of Kayne Galleries; Sarah Laurie, senior art consultant; artist Bob Pejman; Pare Van Deventer, senior art consultant; and Dennis Van Deventer, gallery director.

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KANSAS CITY, KAN.

National artist Robin Caspari, Manakin Sabot, Va., and gallery owner Kar Woo of J.M. Porters, Kansas City, Kan., celebrate on Mother's Day weekend at an opening exhibit, "Of Horses and Orchids," by Robin Caspari. Complimentary orchids were given to morns during the show. There was a special unveiling of two paintings commissioned by Bayer Aspirin Company, headquartered in Kansas City. A portion of the proceeds from the show benefited The Pride of Kansas City Foundation, a philanthropic organization that works to enhance the quality of life of Kansas City area residents.

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TOPEKA, KAN.

Filmaker Kevin Wilmott, crop artist Stan Herd, and artist Sharon Reeber (pictured left to right) gathered with Kansas Arts Commission Executive Director Dave Wilson last week at a meeting. Among the many topics discussed were public art projects and the bi-state arts environment. Wilmott is now working with Spike Lee to expand his film "CSA," which garnered international attention at the Sundance Film Festival. Reeber's current exhibition of paintings is on view at Chiro Studio and Gallery in Kansas City, Mo., through July.

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NAPLES, FLA.

Artist Leonard Mizerek, (third from left) displayed his work at a one-man show at the Shaw Gallery, Naples, Fla. Pictured with staff members (from left) Lou Milano, Lisa Pearl, gallery director, and Barbara Shaw, gallery owner.

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LAGUNA BEACH, CALIF.

A very young art enthusiast was captivated by the elegant forest scene depicted in oils by Alfredo Gomez at a recent art walk exhibit held at Lu Martin Galleries in Laguna Beach, Calif.

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* FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.

Chilean-American artist Jeannette Ulrich, left, and a Toronto collector of Ulrich's work, Gillian Vanular, are seen at the Mega Opening of a new gallery on the prestigious Las Olas Boulevard. There were more than 2,400 attendees at the Las Olas Art Center.

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* BALTIMORE

At a recent show at the Radisson Hotel at the Village of Cross Keys, retired Professor Lorenzo Gilchrist and Mrs. Gilchrist are seen with retired Professor James E. Jones.

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* PALM SPRINGS, CALIF.

Thomas Davis Fine Art, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., displayed original art works at The Palm Springs International Art Fair in April. Shown, left to right, are Thomas Davis and his brother, Steve.

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* NEW YORK

Multiple Impressions honored the life and work of master printmaker Harold Altman at an exhibition at its gallery in May. A portion of the proceeds from the exhibition were donated to the Tree Trust, a program of the Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy. Shown from left to right: Lydia Thomas of the Central Park Conservancy and gallery owner Betty Feinman.

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* HOUSTON

Mirkovish Art Gallery hosted its first Junior Swine Auction for the Houston Livestock and Rodeo and raised $35,000 for Texas students and their education. Pictured left to right are artist Nenad Mirkovish and collector Joe Custer Ray.

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* PALM SPRINGS, CALIF.

Mercurius Fine Art displayed its original works at the Palm Springs International Art Fair in April. Shown in the photos are Zackary Harron and Mary Mizerany, owners of Mercurius Fine Art, in New York City.

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* NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.

The New Rochelle Council on the Arts recently exhibited original paintings by Alton Tobey at Lumen Winter Gallery in the New Rochelle Public Library. At the reception for the show are (upper row, left to right) Billie Tucker, director of community relations for the New Rochelle Library; Thea Eichler of the New Rochelle Council of the Arts; Joe Dolice, exhibition director; Dominick DiMirco, president, Art and Frame 2000; (lower row, left to right): David Tobey, son of the artist, and artist Alton Tobey.