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"CHROMATIC RHAPSODIES" at VERA & MELCHOR: 240 West 16th Street, #A1 NYC, NY 10011
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 20th, 2013 - 6 to 9pm (By Appointment After)
Vera & Melchor is pleased to present Chromatic Rhapsodies, a visual quartet curated by Yoab Vera featuring works by Remy Amezcua, Aldo Chaparro, Peter Gerakaris, and Lydia Venieri. Chromatic Rhapsodies resonates in space, exalting celebratory nuances...
CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE
For further inquiries please contact:
Yoab Vera at (646) 623-3304, or e-mail yoabvera@gmail.com
Rene Melchor at (917) 446-9522, or e-mail renemele@gmail.com
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ART IN EMBASSIES PROGRAM (AIE): NEW LIBREVILLE EMBASSY IN GABON CELEBRATES 50th ANNIVERSARY OF AIE AND PLACES 6 TONDOS BY PETER D. GERAKARIS IN PERMANENT COLLECTION
FEBRUARY, 2013
LIBREVILLE, GABON—To commemorate its 50th Anniversary in 2012-2013, the U.S. Department of State Art in Embassies Program (AIE) will present a series of innovative exhibitions to showcase its role in U.S. Diplomacy through the “soft power” of art. The recently constructed Sabliere Embassy Compound in Libreville will unveil a selection of American artwork for their permanent collection, including six oil paintings by artist Peter D. Gerakaris. Organized by AIE Senior Curator Robert T. Soppelsa, this exhibition will highlight American culture, while simultaneously reflecting the U.S. and Gabon’s bilateral goals of environmental preservation and the protection of forests.
Press Release: Please click here to download
US Department of State Art in Embassies: http://art.state.gov/
US Embassy in Libreville, Gabon: http://libreville.usembassy.gov
PLEASE NOTE: An official exhibition catalogue will be published by AIE to feature the new acquisitions in the Libreville Embassy, which will include a curatorial statement by Senior Curator Robert T. Soppelsa. As outreach for those who cannot view the exhibition in situ, Gerakaris’ studio will publish a digital catalogue of the artist’s tondos which will also include an essay and interview contributions by independent curator and arts writer Heather Zises. Both catalogues shall be available upon request.
ARTWALK NEW YORK 2012: 18th ANNUAL BENEFIT EXHIBIT FOR THE COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
Now in its 18th year, ARTWALK NY brings artists and art lovers together in an effort to support our homeless neighbors and celebrate the most accomplished artists of our time. All funds from ARTWALK NY directly benefit the Coalition for the Homeless' life-saving programs.
Artists Include: http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/pages/18th-annual-artwalk-ny-artists
Donated work by Peter D. Gerakaris: http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/pages/artwalk-2012-peter-gerakaris
Dates: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 (Starts at 6:30 PM)
Location: 82 Mercer St (SoHo), NYC
http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/
'BAD FOR YOU"
SHIZARU GALLERY, LONDON (UK)
Curated by Beth Rudin DeWoody, "Bad For You" will open on October 9, 2012 at Shizaru Gallery. The exhibition coincides with Frieze and includes works in various media by American artists. The exhibit's theme explores things that are bad for humans in the sense of the physical, psychological, political or addictive.
Artists Include: Michael Ajerman, Mel Bochner, Meghan Boody, Asger Carlsen, Will Cotton, Alex Da Corte, Larry Clark, Sebastian Errazuriz, Phillip Estlund, Peter D. Gerakaris, John Gordon Gauld, Al Hansen, Nir Hod, Scott Hunt, Robert Lazzarini, Paul McCarthy, Ryan McGinley, Marilyn Minter, Maynard Monrow, Tony Oursler, Evan Penny, Randy Polumbo, Terry Richardson, Alexis Rockman, Ed Ruscha, Will Ryman, Matthew Satz, Tom Sachs, John Salvest, Aurel Schmidt, Cindy Sherman, Steven & William, George Stoll, Vadis Turner, Rob Wynne.
Public Opening: October 9, 2012 (6:30 - 8:30 pm)
Dates: October 9 - November 12, 2012
Press Release: http://www.shizaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/BAD-FOR-YOU-Press-Release.pdf
Location: 112 Mount Street, London W1K 2TU (UK)
http://www.shizaru.com
DIEU DONNE: 2012 ANNUAL BENEFIT EXHIBITION & AUCTION HONORING JAMES SIENA
New York, NY
We are excited to announce our Annual Benefit and Auction honoring James Siena on Tuesday, October 16th. The evening will feature live and silent auctions of new artwork on handmade paper by renowned and emerging artists made for this event. Sara Friedlander, Christie's postwar and contemporary art specialist, will reprise her role as auctioneer for the benefit live auction.
Opening Reception: September 20, 2012 (6 - 8pm)
Preview Exhibition: September 20 - October 11, 2012
Benefit & Auction: Tuesday, October 16, 6:30 pm & Live Auction at 7:45 pm
Location: Dieu Donné, 315 West 36th Street, New York, NY
http://www.dieudonne.org
'FLASH MOB' TRAVELING EXHIBITION (Continued)
AT
THE RE INSTITUTE
Co-Curated by Kathleen Cullen Fine Arts, the group exhibition 'Flash Mob' will travel to the The Re Institute, which is a 2000 square foot exhibition space situated in the hay loft of a 1960's barn. Located at the intersection of New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, The Re Institute is part of a forty acre working farm. This corner of the New England, commonly referred to as "Hells Acres", is historically recognized as a place outside the law.
Public Opening: May 19, 2012
Dates: May 19 - July 10, 2012
Hours: By Appointment 518 567-5359
Location: 1395 Boston Corners Rd, Millerton NY 12546
http://www.thereinstitute.com/
'FLASH MOB' GROUP EXHIBITION
KATHLEEN CULLEN FINE ARTS
This traveling group exhibition will originate at Kathleen Cullen Fine Arts in Manhattan's Chelsea Gallery District (NYC) and will feature Peter D. Gerakaris' newest series of works on paper (Cosmicarium, Aquarium and Maelstrom).
Public Opening: April 20, 2012
Dates: April 12 - May 5th, 2012
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 6pm
Location: 526 W 26th St, #605 (6th Fl), NYC, 10001
http://www.kathleencullenfinearts.com
PYEONGTAEK INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVAL
Since 1996, the Pyeongtaek International Art Festival has been held annually as a showcase for professional contemporary art from around the globe.
Opening: October 5, 2011
Dates: October 5 - 12, 2011
Location: Pyeongtaek Art Hall, 309-1 Kownkwan–Lee, Hyunduck- Myun, Pyeongtaek City, Kyungki-do, South Korea, 451-811
Exhibition catalogue available upon request
DIEU DONNE: 35th ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT EXHIBITION
New York, NY
Dieu Donné is turning 35! The preview exhibition will be on view from September 15th until October 6th, with an opening reception on September 15th, from 6:00-8:00 PM.
The evening will feature live and silent auctions of new artwork on handmade paper by renowned and emerging artists made especially for this event. All proceeds benefit the artistic and educational programs at Dieu Donné.
Exhibition reception: Thursday, September 15, 6-8pm
Exhibition dates: September 15 - October 6,
Benefit & Auction: Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Location: Dieu Donné, 315 West 36th Street, New York, NY
http://www.dieudonne.org
INAUGURAL EXHIBITION: MILAVEC HAKIMI GALLERY
Inaugural group exhibition launches in ground floor gallery of the new Cooper Union Building, designed by Thom Mayne
Public Opening: September 15, 2011
Dates: Sept 15 - Oct 23, 2011
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11am-9pm & Friday, 10am-5pm
Location: 41 Cooper Square, New York City, New York 10003
http://www.milavechakimiart.com
ARTWALK NEW YORK 2011 BENEFIT
17th Annual Auction Benefitting the Coalition for the Homeless
Peter D. Gerakaris will create a unique work on paper especially for the event and exhibition.
Date: November, 2011
Location: Skylight Studio, NYC
http://www.artwalkny.org
OPEN STUDIO: LIC ARTS WEEK
NYC: Long Island City, Queens
Peter D. Gerakaris will host a casual Open Studios for friends and the public at IS1 Studios
Dates: May 21 & 22, 2011
Times: Saturday 2-6pm & Sunday 2-4pm
Location: 10-27 46th Avenue (btwn Vernon and 11th St), Fourth Floor, IS1 Artist Collective, Long Island City, NY 11101
For a preview, map and directions, please visit the link below:
http://ps1.org/studio-visit/artist/peter-gerakaris
APPEARANCES:GREEN ART FESTIVAL
Provincetown, MA Conservation Land Trust
Hexagonal painting 'Solarium (Icarus) Diptych" on exhibition at Art Current Gallery.
Dates: April 15 to April 24, 2011
Appearances: Provincetown Green Arts Festival will feature ecocentric works from diverse artistic disciplines: painting, photography, poetry, readings, short films and performance art. Installations/sculptures that interact with the elements, harness natural energy or include recyclable materials/ocean debris are a priority.
Location: 53 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
LANCASTER MUSEUM OF ART
Selected works on loan for "Funkadelic", a two-week exhibition of NYC-based contemporary artists, plus subsequent "Art of the Party" Gala Ball
Date: April, 2011
Location 1: Lancaster Museum of Art, PA
Location 2: Marriott Lancaster at PENN Square, PA
Lancaster Museum of Art, 135 N. Lime Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
http://www.lmapa.org
HEATHER JAMES FINE ART
"Daphne IV" will be the first of Peter D. Gerakaris' four-painting "Daphne (Slap That Bass)" series to be exhibited in 2011.
Date: January - March, 2011
Location: Heather James Fine Art, 45188 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260, 760.346.8926
http://www.heatherjames.com
THE DOORS EXHIBITION & ART FAIR
Seoul Korea: Invitational Exhibition and Feature Show Curated by Dr. Thalia Vrakopoulos, at The Imperial Palace Hotel
Show Dates: November 18th - December 18th, 2010
Exhibitor Information: http://www.gallery4walls.com/
The Doors (Official Site) http://www.doorsartfair.com
Exhibition Catalogue available upon request
ARTWALK NEW YORK 2010 BENEFIT
16th Annual Auction Benefitting the Coalition for the Homeless. 2010 Honoary Artist, James Rosenquist. Peter D. Gerakaris will create a "mini tondo" painting especially for the event and exhibition.
Date: November 4th, 2010
Location: Skylight Studio, NYC
http://www.artwalkny.org
CNYC INTERVIEW WITH PETER D. GERAKARIS
A Two-Part Interview by Caroline von Kuhn. Published July, 2010.
PART 1 http://www.contaminatenyc.com/?p=2356
PART 2 http://www.contaminatenyc.com/?p=2557
CORNELL UNIVERSITY: VISITING ARTIST & CAREER FORUM PANELIST
For Art Department (College of Architecture, Art & Planning)
Date: October 21st, 2010
http://www.aap.cornell.edu
LIKE A ROLLING STONE
Ana Cristea Gallery
A Three-Person Exhibition Featuring: Alexander Esters, Peter D. Gerakaris and Justen Ladda
Location: 521 W 26th St (Ground Floor), Chelsea, NYC
Opening Reception: May 13th, 6-8pm
Show Dates: May 13th - June 19th, 2010
http://www.anacristeagallery.com
TONY SMITH FUND AWARD
Awarded to Peter D. Gerakaris by Hunter College (City University of New York)
2009-2010
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/art/
ARTWALK NEW YORK 2009 BENEFIT
Exhibition and Auction: Supporting the Coalition for the Homeless
When: November 17th, 2009
Where: Skylight Studios in Tribeca, NYC
Richard Gere and Carey Lowell are the co-chairs and Pat Steir is the artist honoree.
http://www.artwalkny.org
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ART & DESIGN
Edwin Austin Abbey Mural Workshop Fellowship, NYC
Fellowship
culminates in an Exhibition at at the National Academy of Fine Art. Opening Reception: July 31st, 2009
The 2009 Abbey Mural Workshop includes critiques and lectures provided by several noted artists, architects, art historians and public art administrators including R.M. Rischer, Andrew Ginzel, Richard Haas, Kendal Henry, Keir Johnston, Jennifer McGregor, Tom Moran, Kelly Pajek, Alberto Quinones, and Dorothea Rockburne.
http://www.nationalacademy.org/
ANOTHER DAMNED DRAWING SHOW
Daniel Weinberg Gallery. Los Angeles, CA
December 2008 - January 2009
A group exhibition of works-on-paper, opening December 6th, 2008 through January 2009. Featuring: Steve Dibenedetto, Carroll Dunham, Lori Ellison, Peter Gerakaris, Steve Gianakos, Victoria Gitman, Alexander Gorlizki, Sandra Vasquez de la Horra, Barry Leva, Chris Martin, Andrew Masullo, Ryan Mrozowski, John Newman, Frances Richardson, Alexander Ross, Michelle Segre, James Siena, Peter Young, Daniel Zeller
http://www.danielweinberggallery.com
MAs CURATE MFAs
Times Square Gallery
(City University of New York)
450 W 41st St, NYC
March 5th - April 18th, 2009
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/art/
WORKS ON PAPER BENEFIT AUCTION
Citizens' Committe for Children of NY (CCC)
Park Avenue Armory, 67th St • New York, NY.
Thursday, February 26th, 2009 • 6:30 to 9:30pm
The 8th annual Works on Paper Art Show Benefit for the Citizens' Committe for Children of New York.
Details on preview, cocktail buffet and silent auction at:
http://www.cccnewyork.org
GEN-NEXT SALON
At the Historic Tavern Club of Boston. On the Common (Boston, MA).
March 11th - May 15th, 2009
A salon-style show highlighting the work and concerns of artists in their 20s to mid-30s.
WORKS ON PAPER BENEFIT AUCTION
Citizens' Committe for Children of NY (CCC)
Park Avenue Armory, 67th St • New York, NY.
Thursday, February 26th, 2009 • 6:30 to 9:30pm
The 8th annual Works on Paper Art Show Benefit for the Citizens' Committe for Children of New York.
Details on preview, cocktail buffet and silent auction at:
http://www.cccnewyork.org
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