Artexpo New York, the largest international gathering of qualified trade buyers, returns this October at Pier 36 with an extensive list of talented artists and galleries. Artexpo has been pioneering independent artists and photographers for over 40 years. Each year Artexpo New York offers special programs ranging from immersive artist-led experiences to compelling seminars and today’s most pressing industry challenges…
At Redwood Art Group, it has been our pleasure to get to know Anna Jast over the past several years. She has worked with us to assist in the management of Artexpo New York, an annual contemporary art fair in New York City. We had the opportunity recently to learn she’s also a passionate fine art photographer — and in…
Maximizing trade sales to broaden your distribution and give you more time to create art The traditional way of selling art through brick-and-mortar gallery works. But if you find yourself creating marketing materials, building websites, packing boxes, and accounting for your sales when you’d rather be painting, sculpting, or blowing glass, then it’s time to consider selling to the trade.…
Q: Introduce yourself – who are you and what do you do? A: My name is Samir Sammoun and I am an oil painter. Q: What is your background? A: I was raised in Joun, Lebanon on my family’s 1,000-year-old olive plantation. My father, Fares Sammoun, was a broker at the Port of Beirut, and an olive grove farmer. My…
Q: Introduce yourself – who are you and what do you do? A: I’m Karin, (pronounced Car-inn) I live in Los Angeles, California, which has been my home base since 2012. I’m an artist and an actress. Q: What is your background? A: I grew up in Norrköping, a city about 160 km southwest of the national capital Stockholm.…
There are many different reasons why people purchase art. One might be drawn to a piece because of the connection they feel, the story behind the work, to fill that empty wall in their home, or simply because the colors align with their home decor. In our new series, Meet the Artist, we will dive deeper into the lives of various…
Highlighted by Artist and Breast Cancer Survivor Audrey Schilt This year and for the first time ever, Artexpo New York proudly hosts its newest community partner, the American Cancer Society. Featured in a space in Lounge 90 on the Mezzanine, the American Cancer Society will be highlighting the artwork of Audrey Schilt, renown fashion illustrator, artist and breast cancer survivor.…
Determination, drive, and creativity are key components that can make an artist successful. Finding the avenues to create an art career can often be the challenging stumbling block. It was 2009 when Jeffrey Bisaillon first decided being in an art show might give him and his art the exposure and lift needed to catapult his art career dreams. Artexpo New…
I just can’t believe it’s been a month since Artexpo New York! Time is just cruising right along and we haven’t slowed down a bit since getting back from New York. But, I’ve been dying to share with you all that I discovered while my incredible team and I were there. First of all, there is nothing like being in…
Last spring, Redwood Media Group announced its first-ever [PLATFORM] Artist of the Year contest, sponsored by Art Brand Studios, a comprehensive art publishing company with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. The awards contest, offering prizes totaling $375,000 in value, was created to find the next “it” artist, offering the winner a contract with Art Brand Studios, exhibition opportunities,…
