Artists Achievements

Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York represents talented and accomplished national and international contemporary artists.

Whether self-taught or educated in art colleges and having participated in numerous juried art contests, art exhibitions and art shows, qualities of technique and artistic expression have placed these fine artists among the most acclaimed and rewarded on the international art scene.

The artists represented by Agora Gallery retain a sense of individuality and innovation that has gained praise from recognized art experts and distinguished curators of contemporary art. Their accomplishments characterize their level of professionalism and uniqueness.

We at Agora Gallery proudly present the Artists Directory listing our artists’ recent achievements. If you have additional information to add to the Artists Directory, please contact us at PR@Agora-Gallery.com

Aaron Lacey

His work "Omega" has been accepted by the new Yankee Stadium Museum and he recently donated a signed print of OMEGA custom framed to a local sports bar chain....for an event.
Omega raised $15,000.00 for Hospice.

Cariappa Annaiah

Traces of Memory International Art Exhibition presented by Trevisan International Art, Ferrara, Italy (November 2008). He also received three honorable mentions in the Fine Art section of the International Photo Awards 2008 competition sponsored by Pilsner Urquell. The entire competition attracted 22,000 entries from 124 countries. The three series were, "Fogged glass", "Metal" and "Chives" under "Droopy and Erect".

Exhibitiing at the Travancore Art Gallery. New Delhi.(November 2008)

D. Loren Champlin's work will appear in juried 2nd art edition 'International Contemporary Masters 2009' . Editor/Curator Despina Tunberg. This book is scheduled to be published later on this year.

Now a member of the societe des artistes independants in Paris, France.

Her image was selected by the Innovators Combating Substance Abuse Program at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The painting was chosen to be published in the 2008 Art and Addiction book and was also shown in two Art and Addiction Exhibitions, the first one being held at the headquarters for substance abuse and mental health services in Rockville, MD in May 08. the second exhibition in San Juan, Puerto Rico was held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the college on problems of drug dependence in June 08.

Jane Batalden Palmer recently became a signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society.

Jemma's proceeds from artwork sales in the Altered States of Reality exhibition, Agora Gallery. (November 2008) will help go towards making the Dreams come true for young ladies in Cambodia who were resuced from the Sex Trafficking industry by the wonderful Somaly Mam Foundation.

Artist Kristina Zallinger of Hamden, Connecticut recently received five Special Recognition Merit Awards for artwork in the "9th Annual Summer All Media Online International Art Exhibition” hosted by  Upstream People Gallery. This international exhibition received approximately 250 entries from around the world and 45 artists were selected by the juror Larry Bradshaw, Professor of Art at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, U. S. A.

Sculpture exhibition, Gallery Bell'Arte, Maastricht, Holland. (November 9, 2008-February 15 2009).

Exhibition in NYC at ART RAW GALLERY Exhibition Dates : February 19 to March 21 , 2009.

Received two "Honorable Mentions" for photos submitted to "The 2008 International Photography Awards." The two photos selected appear in Art-Mine."Autumn II" is "Folliage 2006" and "Mist".
About IPA: The 2008 International Photography Awards has received over 22,000 submissions from 124 countries across the globe. IPA's mission is to salute the achievements of the world's finest photographers, to discover new and emerging talent, and to promote the appreciation of photography. Since 2003 IPA has had the privilege and opportunity to acknowledge and recognize contemporary photographers’ accomplishments in this specialized art form.

Her painting was chosen for a special show at Singapore Art Museum. The painting will be displayed from 13th Dec 2008 to 5th April 2009. Her work has also been accepted by American Juried Art Salon, Fall/Winter show 2008 Artist Universal Silver Brush Gallery, Helsinki show in Jan 2009.

His work "Caught in a Gale", oil on canvas,43 x 80 in. (109.2 x 203.2.cm.) recently sold at Christie's.

Was recently awarded the prize for art plastic at the Grand Prix International d'Arts Plastiques Nice. There were 300 parcipitating artists out of 32 countries.

Fabian’s Hunterdon County Plein Air Paintings. Brand new this fall, Five Paintings of landscapes from Round Valley to Tewksbury. Remember When Gallery Kings Plaza, Whitehouse Station

Will display his work in 13th International Exhibition of Contemporary Art Guangzhou (China), (December 7 - December 17 2008) and in April at the, "CARROUSSEL DU LOUVRE" in PARIS.

Rahbek relishes the opportunity to promote change through art and recently donated a painting to “A Race against Breast Cancer.”

Article in “Chic Magazine” from Oct.5, 2008 on Ricardo Lowenberg, Masters of the Imagination: Latin America Fine Art Exhibition, Agora Gallery.

Artist, athlete, activist Vanessa Chakour, recently spoke at the United Nations Youth Assembly as an ambassador for Right to Play, an organization which uses sport and play as a vehicle to bring peace and joy into the lives of some of the most disadvantaged children in over 20 countries around the world. Vanessa, formerly a professional boxer, is among a select group of professional and Olympic athletes who support the wonderful work of Right to Play.