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Greetings! Hope all is well with you and yours this summer! Special thanks to those of you who came out to Vaughn Christian to meet artist Marcel Taylor and view his CITYSCAPE series. View the photos from the June 2nd booksigning reception here. Also, thanks to those of you who have taken our customer service survey. Those who completed the survey are eligible for 50% off framing services! Want to receive the same discount? Fill out the survey here! Now that summer is in full swing, make sure that your art is safe from heat and humidity. Check out the Authentic Art Tip below for more details. Also, meet our July artist of the month and learn more about the new campaign to fight poverty among women around the world that we are getting involved in. Keep cool and keep art at heart!
Sharon Burton
Caring for Your Art As we endure the hot and humid days of summer, we may often forget that our paintings and art on paper, whether on display or in storage, need a little TLC. Thick, humid air can produce moisture that may alter the look and the quality of original paintings. The American Insitute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works has provided on their website great tips on how to care and store for original paintings. Click here for more information about caring for paintings and here for more information about caring for art on paper. 
Charlie Jones, Jr. Charlie has been working with Authentic Art for awhile and one of our first artists that we signed. We interviewed Charlie awhile back but thought it be fun to interview him again. Here's Charlie in his own words...Authentic Art's Artist for July: Where are you originally from and how long have you been an artist? I am originally from Youngstown, Ohio. I have been in the Maryland/DC area for the past eight years. I have been an artist for as long as I can remember. I always enjoyed art classes and sketch time What inspires you in creating your art? The majority of the time I like to sit down without any predisposed inspired theme. That way the art takes shape from my creative thought at that moment. If I do have a theme in mind for a new piece of artwork then I like to use various types of music to get me in the right frame of mind. Read more here. Image: Ascending Tears by Charlies Jones, Jr.
Call for Art: RED The Art with Joe Series in conjunction with Authentic Art Consulting and The ThickArt Collaborative presents RED. "RED" is an visual art exhibition about the continued fight against HIV/AIDS. The title RED was chosen to celebrate the familar color that represents the message that much remains to be done in helping those affected with HIV/AIDS and to prevent the spread of HIV. We have seen many medical breakthroughs and people affected with AIDS are now living longer, healthier lives. However, many are still facing on-going illness, and infection rates are continuing to rise in the United States and across the world. With no cure or vaccination on the horizon, we are likely to be fighting this epidemic for years to come.
EXHIBITION:
GIVING BACK:
ENTRIES: Marilyn Banner Unveils New Work at Touchstone Gallery in July One of Authentic Art's featured artists, Marilyn Banner unveils her newest series of 36 encaustic paintings, SONGS OF JOY as part of the My Space on 7th multi-artist show, July 11 - August 4, 2007 at Touchstone Gallery in Washington, DC. The closing party for the exhibition is scheduled for Saturday, August 4, 4-6 pm. Touchstone Gallery is located at 406 7th Street NW 2nd floor, in Washington, DC. For more information, call 202-347- 2787 or email touchstonegallery@verizon.net Authentic Art Joins CARE's "I AM Powerful" Challenge Authentic Art Consulting has joined businesswoman, philanthropist and CARE Ambassador Sheila C. Johnson's singular challenge to individuals and businesses in the United States to empower women in the fight against poverty. Sheila's I Am Powerful Challenge, launched in June 2007, will match gifts to CARE, an international nonprofit organization,+ dollar for dollar, engaging Americans to connect with women in poor countries and help them break down the barriers of poverty and inequity that have held them back for so long. CARE's mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, they promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility by:
Join us in fighting poverty around the world! In the future, look for art events (like the RED Exhibition) and special announcements regarding fundraisers for this cause. For more information about the campaign, click here.
Upcoming Exhibitions: Fall 2007
Art With Joe Series
Images by Teresa Haman Upcoming Workshops
October 27, 2007
Co-Sponsored by: Overdue Recognition Art
Gallery, Do you know where to start when tackling an interior decorating project? It can be a challenge. Don't design your room around the sofa? Start with Art! Art is the perfect inspiration for your décor. In this workshop participants will discover:
Seating is Limited!!! To register, contact Overdue Recognition Gallery at 1-866-726-8642 (toll free) , or (301) 805-8812 or by e-mail: Jackie.Thompson@overduerecognition.com
"Art happens-no hovel is safe from it, no prince can depend on it, the vastest intelligence cannot bring it about." -James Abbot McNeill Whistler
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