SAN FRANCISCO
INTERNATIONAL ART EXPOSITION
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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2002
CONTACT:
Jill Evans x 104 Niki Nordstrom x 106
Carol Fox & Associates
773-327-3830
jille@carolfoxassociates.com
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SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL ART EXPOSITION
RETURNS TO FORT MASON CENTER JAN. 17-20
SAN FRANCISCO For four days, San Francisco becomes home to 100
prestigious international galleries representing the works of more than
2,000 artists. The San Francisco International Art Exposition (SFIAE),
held Jan. 17-20, 2003 at Fort Mason Center, showcases an eclectic
collection of modern and contemporary artwork in a variety of artistic
styles. The comprehensive exposition encompasses painting, drawing,
photography, printmaking, sculpture, video, installation and mixed
media.
>From established artists such as Andy Warhol, David Hockney and Willem
de
Kooning to more cutting-edge artists, the San Francisco International
Art
Exposition offers something for casual viewers, serious collectors and
everyone in between.
An opening night benefit will be hosted by the San Francisco Art
Institute
Thurs., January 16 from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Patrons will be offered the
opportunity to view SFIAE before it opens to the public. The
festivities
include hors-d'oeuvres as well as an open bar. Tickets to the exclusive
5
p.m. preview are $300 (Patron), $750 (Benefactor) or $1500 (Collector)
per
person. For the 7 p.m. preview, tickets are $175 per person. Proceeds
from Opening Night will support the annual scholarship fund of the San
Francisco Art Institute, the oldest art institution in San Francisco and
the only independent, exclusively fine arts college in the country. For
tickets or for more information, contact the San Francisco Art Institute
development office at 415-749-4569 or http://www.sfai.edu.
The fifth annual San Francisco International Art Exposition, presented
by
Thomas Blackman Associates, will be held Jan. 17-20 in the Herbst and
Festival Pavilions at Fort Mason Center. Hours are Friday and Saturday
from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday and Monday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets
are $12 for general admission; $10 for students, seniors and groups; and
free for children 10 and under. For more information, call
877-734-2399 or visit http://www.sfiae.com.
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