Entries from March 2007

March 31, 2007

How New Media is beginning to change the face of the Art World!

So, it’s been a long time coming…….
In recent years the art world has finally began to embrace the importance of the internet and how it can effect, influence and change the world of art business for everyone from Galleries, Artists, Consultants and Museums. Now every one has a website, and as I’ve said before the [...]

March 31, 2007

Emily Carr Grad Show

Just a little reminder to all those interested in getting their hands on some great affordable art…..
The Emily Carr Grad Auction Kicks off tonight at 5pm!
Have fun bidding and enjoy!

March 28, 2007

The New Wave for the Online Actions.

A recent article published in March of 2007 Art and Auction cited the recent growth and increase in popularity of the online auction!
Christies launched their online auction site in July of 2006. In its first six months of operation, it racked up $6.4 million in online sales, including that of the circa-1610 Dutch School View [...]

March 28, 2007

Exposure Gallery Closes.

Image by Anna Maria Dispirato at Exposure Gallery.
After 17 years at their location Exposure Gallery at 851Beatty St Exposure Gallery is closing. It will reopen in the Autumn at another location yet to be disclosed….
Until then the final roll so to speak will be at the gallery on Thursday the 12th April.
Its a great opportunity [...]

March 21, 2007

Buying Affordable Art - Ideas for the Young Collector- Grad Shows.

Charles Saatchi does it, Penny Guggenheim did it, thousands of collectors still do. Buying art from Grad shows is a great way to acquire affordable art.
Its a tricky game, and one where you truly have to buy what you love. Its hard to pick out the next Damien Hurst, Rodeny Graham or Tracey Emin but [...]

March 20, 2007

Thanks Beyond Robson and Megan Cole

I’d just like to take the chance to thank Beyond Robson, Degan Beley and Megan Cole for their really kind words that they have written about the C.C.C. and myself recently.
Im so pleased people are reading, learning and participating in the art market. I cant wait for the future… it just cant happen [...]

March 19, 2007

The New Emerging Artist - Getting started. (D.I.Y)

It’s so hard out there. Getting started as an artists. Finding representation, finding a gallery, finding a gallery with a director you like, finding a gallery with a director you like, that’s going to put him or herself out there for you! There’s so much to think about!
I mentioned in my last post that the [...]

March 15, 2007

Reports from the DIFC Gulf Art Fair.

Last week saw the arrival of a new art fair to the cosmopolitan and global worlds of international art fairs. The DIFC Gulf Art Fair. According to the The Art Newspaper Gulf Art Focus, the cash rich governments of the Gulf states are spending their wealth on a range of cultural projects as never before in [...]

March 14, 2007

Scott McFarland opening at the Monte Clark Gallery

MONTE CLARK GALLERY

PRESS RELEASE

Scott McFarland, The Admirals House as Seen from the Upper Garden at Fenton House, 2006.
The MONTE CLARK GALLERY is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by Scott McFarland.

Works on Paper
Scott McFarland
March 17th – April 19th, 2007

Opening reception: Saturday 17th March 5:00 –-7:00 pm. Artist in attendance.
Scott McFarland’s latest exhibition Works on Paper [...]

March 10, 2007

Blanket Gallery Expands to LA!

Eli Bornowsky. Gasoline Rainbows. Blanket Gallery, Vancouver.
Blanket Gallery is one of Vancouver’s fastest growing contemporary galleries. Directors Sarah Maculay and Natalie Tkchev are well respected and thought of through out the Vancouver arts scene. Both are focused and ambitious, as well as being highly talented at supporting, finding and promoting young contemporary artists. [...]