Thursday, November 3, 2011
Allied Artists of America 98th Exhibition features Idaho sculptor's Ken Newman's American Pi – A Moment's Rest
Every year, we choose a new piece to submit to various shows around the country. Several years ago, Ken was accepted as a member of the Allied Artists of America, Inc. The organization is based in NYC and this year is hosting its 98th exhibition at the National Art Club. This year, American Pi – A Moment's Rest was accepted into the show, which opens this weekend, November 4, 2011 and runs through November 20 with awards presented on this date.
A Reception of Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday November 20, 2011 at 1:00pm. 24,000 in cash awards and medals will be presented- juror of awards are; Audrey Lewis – curator at the Brandywine River Museum and Gary T Erbe – President emeritus of the Allied Artists of America.
A demonstration by Paul McCormack called "A Portrait in Watercolor" will be featured at the reception and refreshments will be served. The National Arts Club gallery is located at 15 Gramercy Park South, NYC (20th St between 3rd and Park Aves). Gallery hours are; Mon, Weds, Thurs and Friday 10am-12 and 3-5pm, Tuesdays 2-5pm. Saturday and Sunday, call ahead at 212 475-3424.
Ken sculpture is one in a series called American Pi – this particular sculpture captures the essence of the 1960's and the strength and balance required as they entered the work force and dealt with the duality of work and home. Ken Newman has been a member of this organization since 2002 and an elected member since 2008. For details on membership visit; http://www.alliedartistsofamerica.org/ Newman's sculptures have been selected for this annual exhibition five of the past six years; winning awards in 2005, 2007 and 2010.
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