Greetings artists and friends of the gallery!

December Online Group Art Show "2023" is here!

It's time to Rewind and Reveal! Once again we are doing a show that is all about reflecting on the last year and revisiting artworks our artists have created. For artists, anything and everything can be a source of inspiration. In this group show the selected 64 artists celebrate the people, things, and moments that made their 2023 so special.

Visit the Online Show.

We would like to congratulate the following artists who were selected for the show:

Alan Iberg, Andrea Borbély Hellman, Anna Lasik, Anthony Faiola, Arda A Ergin, Arlet Gomez, Belinda Balaski, Bobby Jones, Bonaventure Ogbaugo, Caryn Coville, Christine Whalen-Waller, Coriolana Simon, Danielle Mio Sogno, Derrick Whaley, Dmitry Grudsky, Emily L. Joseph, Faith Gabel-Simmons, Garegin Protopopov, Gary M. Owen, Gayle Faulkner, Heidi Brueckner, Heini Mika, Jacqueline Fichtler, James Frost, Jasper Borup, Joanne Chase-Mattillo, Joel Rudin, John Calabrese, John H. Diephouse, John Jaster, John Scribner, JP Romero, Karen Safer, Katja Luehrs, Katy Bishop, Kevin Ducoing, Kylo-Patrick Hart, Lisa Daniels, Lisa Joy Newcomb, Lynn Burnes, Marissa Madonna, Mary Taylor, Meiqi Zhang, Michael Hemphill, Michael Henry, Michael L. Sirken, Nicole Martinelli, Noah Hartley, Rich Wagner, Richar Gobout, Robert Irwin Wolf, Robin Alenda, Rudi Pizzi, Rute Ventura, Sara Victoria Sandberg, Stephanie Bing, Stephen Durkin, Sue Skellern, Susan Bagrationoff, Sylvia Bandyke, Sylvia Kölbl, Tadashi Nishida(西田忠司), Tina Carter, Tricia C. Faulkner and Zofia Niechwiedowicz.

We are also happy to announce the winners of the show:

Arlet Gomez, First Prize $150.

Emily L. Joseph, Second Prize $100.

Jasper Borup, Third Prize Solo Show in January.

We hope you enjoy "2023" and Congratulations everybody!

Solo Show by Mark Shevetone

We are happy to announce that Mark Shevetone, our Solo Show winner from "Vibrant Visions" premiers his show today and the show runs from December 1 to 31st.

You can view the show on our Website.

Born in Beacon NY, Mark is an artist based in Las Vegas, who is known for his impressionist paintings that capture people, places, and the events in his life. Timeless and tasteful, or modern and messy, images in his life demand to be examined. Mark often uses acrylic paint to create highly textured, three-dimensional works on canvas. A graduate of San Jose State’s art program, Mark’s first influence was his great uncle, Alfred Pizzarelli, an artist from New York City in the 1950s-60s. When admiring his uncle’s wonderful paintings, Mark would daydream about the people he painted, and interpret their expressions and colorful surroundings. Mark’s paintings are meant to burst with energy, life, and texture, beckoning the viewer to engage with the same wonderment he experienced as a child. You can find Mark’s artwork across Las Vegas in restaurants, wineries, and local galleries. When Mark’s not working, he’s spending time with his wife, Alicia, and their English bulldog, Belma.

"So many things I think about when I look far away. Things I know, things I wonder, things I'd like to say. After 20 wonderful years of painting, I decided that it was a perfect time to explore different landscapes. After months of researching different regions, I settled on Nara Park Japan. I found the history and landscapes to be intoxicating. My artwork is a direct reflection of the different seasons of the park. I like to work in acrylics on canvas to enhance all the emotions and colors that Nara has to offer. I use bright or muted colors to communicate the magic and essence of the ever-changing seasons. Even as I branch out to other mediums or subject matters, I’m always tempted to come back to Nara Park.

If a viewer stops for just a moment to reflect on a piece I have created and feels emotion from the thousands of colors captured on canvas that reflect the different seasons, then I have succeeded in my work."

For more information go to: https://www.shevetoneartgallery.com/

Congratulations Mark and please enjoy his show everyone!

January Online Group Show "Unveiling The Layers"!

For our first group show of 2024, we’ve chosen to explore the intriguing notion of ‘layers’ as the focal point and how they can be interpreted and showcased through different art forms.

Throughout art history, layers have been more than just a visual element; they embody depth, complexity, and hidden narratives waiting to be uncovered. Whether it be a physical layer (different textures or materials), an emotional layer (depicting different emotional states or experiences), a cultural or historical layer (exploring different traditions, narratives, or customs), or even a societal layer (examining different ideologies, social constructs, or political systems). “Unveiling the Layers” is a show where artists can peel back the layers and showcase the depth and complexity within their artworks.

We welcome artworks from all mediums of visual art, except AI-created art, and video/film.

★ Digital entries must be received by December 28th, 2023 before 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time.

★ Notification of acceptance will be sent by email by December 31st.

★ The show will premiere on January 1st and end on January 31st.

AWARDS:

All Artists participating in the online group show will be featured on our Website and Virtual Gallery platform. All artists will be awarded an HMVC Gallery New York certificate of participation. A video clip of “Unveiling the Layers” featuring all participating artists’ artworks will be screened on a jumbotron billboard in New York City’s famous Times Square later in January.

We are delighted to announce that we will be giving cash prizes to two talented artists!

Best of show winner: $150

Second place winner: $100

Third place winner: Online Solo Show

★ The winners of Best of Show and Second Place need to have a working PayPal account to receive their prize money. If the winner of the cash prize fails to provide HMVC Gallery New York with a working PayPal account, the winner will be forfeited and HMVC will be entitled to select another winner. The prize will be sent to the winner within 14 days of responding to HMVC.

★ The Third Place winner will have their own online Solo Show at HMVC Gallery New York and the show will run for a month. The Solo Show winner will also receive a HMVC Gallery New York solo certificate recognizing their achievement.

BIRTHDAY DISCOUNT:

The Submission fee is $25 for the 1st image and $10 for additional images and it is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.

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Visit our ongoing Virtual Solo Shows.

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