International Artexpo 2003 - Defining Popular Art for 25 Years
01/03/2003 - 03/03/2003
www.artexpos.com
Jacob Javits Center – NYC
Featuring more than 2,400 artists, International Artexpo offers a vast
array of contemporary and traditional paintings, prints, posters,
sculpture, photography, animation and decorative art in an elegant,
easy-to-shop venue.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, International Artexpo is quickly
approaching. Running from February 27 – March 3, 2003 at the Jacob
Javits Center in New York City, the show offers a multitude of exciting new
events, appearances and exhibits by world famous and celebrity artists,
as well as a new and exciting conference program by leading art authorities
and well known talents. Additionally, this year boasts Home Is Where
Your Art Is and the first annual Rising Star Contest.
With over 145,000 square feet of artwork, our 2003 show will satisfy the
buying needs of everyone. No other art fair delivers a broader base of
exhibitors to a larger audience of trade buyers and collectors. Work
from more than 50 countries and 500 exhibitors will be exhibited to more than
40,000 attendees. International Artexpo is the place to network, invest
in art, discover new artists, and keep abreast of recent developments in
the global art market.
In addition to the vast array of contemporary and traditional paintings,
prints, posters, sculpture, photography, animation and decorative art,
International Artexpo 2003 offers many enticing special features to make
your visit more enjoyable and productive.
ARTEXPO UNIVERSITY – Hall 1E corridor on the lower level of the
Javits
International Artexpo’s extraordinary conference program
features renowned authorities such as keynote speaker, Hugh Hildsley, executive vice
president of Sotheby’s North and South America, and senior
director of Sotheby’s Canada. Hildsley will deliver his annotations on
“Trends In Art”-Its Evolution Over Twenty-five Years, on Friday, February 28,
2003, from 9:00am-10:00am (open to the trade only). He will present an
overview of the most significant cultural influences of the past two and a half
decades, and how future trends might impact the ever-changing art
industry. On Saturday, March 2, 2003 (open to the general public),
celebrity fashion icon Leon Hall will present a highly informative yet
lighthearted lecture entitled “Framing Emergency”. Mr. Hall
will share his refined perspective on art and style and how they converge when
trying to find the “right” framing technique.
In a groundbreaking announcement, International Artexpo, announced that
House Beautiful magazine, the leading authority on home décor and
interior design, will be the patron sponsor of the 2003 “Home Is Where Your Art
Is” program at Artexpo. Home Is Where Your Art Is will demonstrate how art
& interior design complement one another in this expanded and dynamic
display of 4 rooms designed by top designers, including Tracy Bross,
Paul Dipippa, Mel Jones Jr. and Tom Charnock.
ARTEXPO RISING STARS – Artexpo Booth 2450
International Artexpo carries forward its mission of defining popular
art into the future by continually cultivating and encouraging the artistic
spirit. The first Annual Rising Star Contest will offer attendees the
opportunity to preview young new talent just emerging on the art scene.
Voted for by Artexpo exhibitors and attendees, the three Artexpo Rising
Stars chosen to participate in this year’s show are Mary Coble
from George Washington University, Frederick A. Jesser IV from Savannah College of
Art and Design, and Lara Hoke from Carnegie Mellon University.
International Artexpo is open to the general public from Saturday,
March 1 to Monday, March 3, 2003. Daily admission is $15.00 and tickets are
available at the event, or you can visit www.artexpos.com to
download an invitation for free admission to the show. For more
information on attending International Artexpo, call 888-322-5226 or
visit International Artexpo at www.artexpos.com
