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MARIO ANDRES ROBINSON- A BRUSH WITH TIME Published on 22 July, 2021

A solo exhibition of ARC Living Master Mario Andres Robinson will be on display at the Paul R. Jones Museum, 2308 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 from May 7 - July 30, 2021.

Jones Museum director Daniel White said, “For this show, the artist himself selected the works, which range over the last 20 years. Mario has made a name for himself with his striking and restrained portraits. His work harkens back to a different era, while firmly seated in a contemporary approach.”

To learn more, click here. 

To see other events and exhibitions, visit the ARC calendar.

RSVP for “Art and Beauty Behind Fashion” Published on 21 July, 2021

For anyone who missed the Grand Opening of the ARC Salon Exhibition, you can still look forward to attending the “Art and Beauty Behind Fashion” event, this coming Saturday, July 24th, from 6pm – 9pm at Sotheby’s NY, where nine Fashion Week San Diego (FWSD) designers will debut their original couture outfits and looks inspired by nine of the works from the ARC Salon Competition on live models. For the first time in the event’s history, all nine of the designers featured are female, including NALLA, My Generation, Bea Cruz PH, J2911, Moondust Concepts, L Label Loves Emvee Bikini, Outsiders Clothing, Eiona and Sierra Mitchell. Don’t miss this event! Please RSVP to:info@fashionweeksd.com

ARC Auction and Exhibition Now Open Published on 18 July, 2021

The 15th ARC Salon Exhibition is now open and on view to the public at Sotheby’s NY. Bids are now being accepted for the online auction, Contemporary Realism: Important 21st Century Works, hosted on Sothebys.com, including 28 lots from the Art Renewal Center’s (ARC) 15th International Salon Competition. Open for bidding online from Friday, July 16, until Monday, July 26, 2021, this sale features a carefully selected group of winners and high-ranking finalists from the largest competition in the world for Representational Art. This 501C3, non-profit educational foundation and leader of the revival of Realism in Contemporary Art, received 4,941 entries from 83 countries and spanning six continents. In person viewing will be available at Sotheby’s NY during these same dates in conjunction with the 15th International ARC Salon Exhibition; a total of 91 Contemporary Representational works to be on view. This is a diverse grouping of artists of different ethnicities, genders and backgrounds from around the world, including numerous important, influential, and inspiring artists working within the realist tradition. We anticipate this public sale hosted by Sotheby’s will be the first of many. Exhibition hours: Mon – Sat: 10am – 5pm, Sunday: 1pm – 5pm at Sotheby’s NY, 1334 York Avenue, New York City (between 71st and 72nd street).

110th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition Published on 14 July, 2021

The California Art Club will present its 110th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, one of the country’s most anticipated displays of contemporary-traditional fine art, at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, 167 N. Atchison Street, Orange, Calif. 92866 from July 10 to August 14, 2021.

With a rich history that spans more than a century, the exhibition, normally held in Los Angeles County, will be on view in Orange County for the first time.

The un-themed exhibition was juried by a distinguished panel of judges and will feature more than 160 representational paintings and sculptures that pay tribute to today’s Realist movement as well as California Impressionism, which was inspired by the pioneering artists who founded the organization in 1909. The 155 nationally renowned and up-and-coming artists use classical fine art techniques to create works that capture their personal experiences, interests, and environments. Subjects include contemplative landscapes and seascapes, evocative figures, intimate urban scenes, and novel still lifes.

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For more event and exhibitions, please visit the ARC Calendar.

AAPL 2021 Studio Auction Published on 14 July, 2021

The ARC Allied Organization American Artists Professional League is holding their first Studio Auction, taking place July 8 through 18, 2021. Over 50 artists are presenting works from their Studios for those interested in adding beauty to their daily lives.

The AAPL 2021 Studio Auction features original artwork directly from the studios of their members. The exceptional selection of artwork includes paintings, drawings and sculpture.

View the catalog and register to bid here.