Art- a healing experience

Jennifer’s work, along with three other international artists, will be featured in a special art exhibit and lecture series sponsored by UCLA and the Salamander Fund, and hosted at Gallery Saint Germain in West Hollywood, CA. The theme of the event is Healing and Transformation through Art.

Multi-media events will take place at the gallery during the first three weeks of December. There will be a special VIP night and opening reception on Saturday, December 3rd, 2005. The keynote speaker for the event will be Dr. Debra Linesch, Chair of the Loyola Marymount University Graduate Department of Marital and Family Therapy, that offers specialized training in clinical Art Therapy.

The purpose of Healing and Transformation through Art is to explore a variety of ways in which creative arts can unleash personal insight and enhance health. The arts can be healing to artists themselves, or to those who experience their work. Partial proceeds (30%) of the sale of artwork during the month will be donated to the Salamander Fund to continue its support of ongoing UCLA programs in creative arts and healing.

The Gallery Saint Germain brings the work of contemporary artists from Europe and the United States to southern California. The gallery is located at 302 N. Robertson Blvd. in West Hollywood and is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For this event, the gallery will be also be open from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sundays (www.gallerysaintgermain.com).

Art to support GLA efforts

Once again the Georgia Lawyers for the Arts have called on Jennifer to donate one of her works to be auctioned at their November Gala. Jennifer’s work has proved to be a popular attraction for GLA at past Galas, helping to raise the funds necessary to support their efforts. The Gala is GLA’s primary fundraising event, and Jennifer has donated Sepia from her Currents Series to be included in the silent auction.

The GLA conducts educational programs and provides free legal services to low-income artists and non-profit arts organizations across the state. GLA also allows artists, art agencies, museums, galleries, attorneys and others to utilize its extensive resource library containing sample contracts, copyright information, and more than 250 volumes of information. This year the GLA Gala will be held at the Lowe Gallery located in the Buckhead area on Bennett Street in Atlanta,GA. The date is November 4, from 7:00-10:00 PM. Tickets to the Gala can be purchased at the door, or ahead by calling 404-873-3911.

Donating Original Work

Jennifer has donated Current 16 from her Currents Series to the Women’s Center of Jacksonville for their 10th Annual Silent Auction and Raffle. The event will be held on August 26 at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in Jacksonville. The Women’s Center was founded in 1994, and is dedicated to providing women and their families with information, referrals, counseling, and advocacy for victims of sexual assault, plus educational programs dealing with personal, professional, legal, and financial concerns. For more information about the Center contact Shirley K. Webb, Executive Director, at 904-722-3000.
Visit their website at www.womenscenterofjax.org.

Jacksonville Symphony Guild features 'Origin'

The Jacksonville Symphony Guild selected Jennifer’s painting Origin from the Cloud Forest Seriesas featured art work in their 2005 SunTrust Symphony Showhouse at the VillaRiva in Jacksonville, FL. The 30th anniversary of this showcase features room designs by outstanding interior designers from around the country. The Guild is a volunteer organization and the largest single financial contributor to the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. In addition, each year The Guild provides thousands of area students with exposure to orchestral music through its music education programs.

Signed with Santa Fe Gallery

The Hunter Kirkland Contemporary gallery of Santa Fe now represents Jennifer in New Mexico. Located at the beginning of Canyon Road, the gallery specializes in post-edgy contemporary art that appeals to the aesthetic sense as well as the intellect. The gallery is an oasis for both first-time and seasoned collectors. Jennifer is now preparing an exclusive new Series for a planned August 2005 exhibit.
The gallery is at 200-B Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501. See their web site:www.hunterkirklandcontemporary.com

New commission for Crown Plaza Hotel

The Soho Myriad Gallery has commissioned Jennifer to create three 27X54 paintings, from which three Giclee prints will be produced for the Crown Plaza Metro hotel in Chicago. The Chicago Crown Plaza Metro has recently undergone extensive renovation, and selected Jennifer’s work for a major installation. The Giclee prints will be installed together to form a triptych measuring 81X54 that will hang on a 40-foot long wall across from the ballroom.

Agreement made with Lisbon gallery

Galeria Iosephus in Lisbon, Portugal has entered into an agreement to represent Jennifer. This is Jennifer’s first formal arrangement with a gallery outside the US and is indicative of the growing interest in her work. A summer showing including her work is in the planning stages, for which Jennifer is preparing four 30X30 pieces. José Manuel Santos is the Director of Galeria Iosephus, which is located at Rua do Sol ao Rata, 88-A, 1250-263, Lisbon, Portugal.