Logros artísticos

La galeria Agora, de Chelsea en Nueva York, representa artistas reconocidos en el ámbito autístico nacional e internacional.

Sean autodidactas, o con educación artística formal, han participado en numerosos concursos con un jurado experimentado, han expuesto en salones de presentación de obras. Estos artistas han sido reconocidos debido a su técnica y formas de expresión y han sido colocados entre los artistas mas aclamados y premiados en el entorno internacional.

Los artistas representados por Agora mantienen el sentido de individualidad e innovación que les ha hecho merecedores de menciones honorarias de importantes curadores del mundo del arte contemporáneo. Sus logros caracterizan su nivel de profesionalismo e individualidad.

La galeria Agora, tiene el orgullo de presentar el directorio de nuestros artistas que han merecido honores, y han hecho noticia. Si Ud. Tiene información adicional para ser añadida a este listado por favor contáctenos en: pr@Agora-Gallery.com

Aaron Lacey - Canada

His work "Omega" has been acquired by the NYPD. Lacey donated a signed custom framed print of "OMEGA" the print raised $15,000.00 for a Cancer Hospice. His work "Patriots" is in the collection of the PRO Football Hall of Fame Canton,Ohio.

Albert Barcilon - USA

To help a young girl fight her battle against cancer; artist Albert Barcilon and his wife Michelle set up the “Andrea Rodriguez Cancer Fund”. In addition, Albert organized a fundraising effort at an art auction, held at Lori Salisbury Gallery in Nederland on June 20. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Andrea’s fund.

Anne T. Manley - USA

Currently working on two shows. One at the Grand Cru, in Baltimore, MD from July 1 - 31, 2009 and one at PlanB Gallery, Washington, DC from January 6- February 7, 2010

Bjorn Wefring - Norway

Bjorn's work "Productions" was recently acquired by the Coast Culture Museums in Norway. He work will also be on display in an exhibition on June 16th in Western Norway. Sonja The Queen of Norway will open the exhibition . Bjorn is given the mission guiding Her Majesty and show her the exhibition.

Cariappa Annaiah - USA

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.

Vancouver show opening April 1 at the Leighdon Studio Gallery BC

Australian artist and trained colour therapist Leni Kae has been invited by the internal committee to represent Australian contemporary art at the upcoming international Florence Biennale 09.

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

Prizewinner in the Eastern Open 09 (Selectors included Exhibitions and Displays Curator, Tate Liverpool) Current exhibition: 'An Absence of Windmills: Part 1 - Diverse Practice in East- Anglian Art, Art 18/21 Gallery, Norwich, England runs till 1st July 2009 ' 'In its latest exhibition, Art 18/21 celebrates the diverse practice of some of the leading artists working within our region'
Up and coming: 'Imaginary Journeys' An Exhibition of International Art Curated by Paola Trevisan, Estense Castle, Ferrara, Italy October 24th to November Ist 2009
The invitation to show included these words about his work: 'stunning and singular...fantastic combination of imagery, surrealism but also realism...deep imaginatioin and creativeness'

Marvin Hines - USA

Marvin Hines will be donating his work ‘Split Shot Experiment’ to the Dallas Cowboys for a special event and auction. The event will raise funds for the young coach Rich Behm and his family.Rich Behm was paralyzed this past May in the collapse of the Cowboy's Irving training facility.

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.

She received the Dagny A. Hultgreen Award, 92nd Annual Juried Show Greenwich Art Society (2nd place)Jurist: Paul Master- Karnik, former director of the The Cordova Museum in Lincoln, Massachusetts

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

Received an excellence award from Black and White magazine for collectors of fine photography. Out of 1270 portfolios from over the world they selected 15. Each of the selected artists will receive an article in issue (#68) of B&W Magazine - due out in June 2009

The Museum of Florida Art, DeLand, Fl, will be exhibiting Oleda's paintings in their Chris Harris Collection Gallery. Dates are June 12 through August 24, 2009.

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.

Participated in The International Caribbean Art Fair, New York. (November 2008)
Open Studio January 2009.

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

June 2009 there will be a new dating service. Pierre-Louis ACCIARI and Jean-Louis SIMERAY will play "match maker" with 16 portraits. Please join them on June 5th in Lyon to see who is paired with who...

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.

Ron EA Powell's paintng - Escape - long to bleed, is the cover winner for Art Creation Magazine. In addition, The self-portrait publication titled Dimensions of Disclosure has been published. REAP13's JOHN 9:13 is featured on a full page layout in this book

Each spring, the Annual Benefit Art Auction at MassArt draws a crowd of over 600 collectors and art enthusiasts, each one hoping to capture the joy of discovery, the thrill of the hunt: a new work of art to bring home!This year, Sandra Mueller-Dick will participate in the Auction, The MassArt Foundation's 20th Annual Benefit Art Auction will take place Saturday, April 4, 2009 at The Sandra & David Bakalar Gallery and The Stephen D. Paine Gallery at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts..

Exhibiting at the "OPEN ATELIERs", Leipzig.(November 2008).

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.