The 2008 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition August 15, 2008

The 2008 Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition features an incredible collection of artistic talent from around the globe. Working with photography, painting, sculpture, digital and installation art, these artists fashion their visions in the modern world using both traditional and cutting edge technologies, continually pushing the boundaries of creativity. This impressive selection of artists will thrill audiences looking to explore the abundant variety of the contemporary art scene.

The Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition represents not just artists, but the countries and communities they hail from, each piece reflecting a little of humanity's many faceted soul. Out of respect for this and in an effort to grant joy to children in need, 25% of Agora Gallery's proceeds of sales resulting from the competition exhibition will be donated to Art Start an award-winning, nationally recognized program . Art Start works with children and teens facing the daily uncertainties and instabilities of living in homeless shelters. Though these children face many obstacles, they have dreams. Art start uses the arts to provide them with opportunities for success. They give them the tools, structure, support and most importantly a chance to be heard.

Exhibition Dates: August 15 – September 4, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday August 21th 6-8pm
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, NY, 10001
Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6
Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/ExhibitionAnnouncement/8_15_2008.aspx

Selected Artists:
KX2 (Dana and Ruth Avra) (Kleinman), Ulrika Andersson, David Arbus, Marisa Atha, Orly Aviv, Aviva Baharav, Brett Bell, Claire Brewster, Stuart Bush, Magda Dini, Rei Dishon, Anna Druzcz, Heather Mae Erickson, Maggie Evans, Josep Francés Anaya, Adrienne Lesperance, Eleanor Lindsay Fynn, The Love Movement, Maarit Murka, Ardan Özmenoğlu, Caterina Pacialeo, Andreas Papanastasiu, Berivan Sayici, Mariko Sugiura, John Weeronga Bartoo, Suhee Wooh, Steve Yeates, Yumiko

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Official Website: http://www.agora-gallery.com/ExhibitionAnnouncement/8_15_2008.aspx