Solo Show by Dan Simoneau

We are pleased to introduce to you Dan Simoneau, our VR Castle Artist and his Virtual Solo Show. Click the link below to visit Dan’s showroom, the show runs from today until July 14, 2024.

You can view the show on our Website.

Dan Simoneau was born and raised in Lewiston, Maine, where he began formal art classes at 11 and 13 joined the Androscoggin Valley Art Association as its youngest member ever. By the time Dan was a sophomore in high school, he was exhibiting, winning awards, and selling his paintings at local summer art festivals. In 1980, Dan began studies at the University of Southern Maine. There, he was influenced by artists such as Caravaggio, Chuck Close, Richard Estes, and Philip Pearlstein. Of these artists, the influence of Caravaggio, Close, and Pearlstein is still evident. Dan graduated in 1984 with high honors and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Dan has continued exhibiting his work nationally and internationally, winning many awards. His paintings have also been published in many national and international publications. His work is also in several museum collections.

"In capturing the male form, I seek to challenge conventional notions of masculinity and beauty, offering a space for introspection and dialogue. By embracing vulnerability and celebrating the human experience in all its facets, my art becomes a testament to the power of connection and the universal quest for meaning and understanding. Through light, shadow, and the shared humanity of the models, I invite viewers to engage in a profound exploration of self and others, transcending boundaries and fostering empathy in a world that often feels divided."

Visit https://www.dansimoneauart.com to view Dan’s other artworks. Congratulations @dansimoneauisapnws

Hello, our artists are in Times Square!

HMVC Gallery New York and our June group show "Moments" is showcasing its talented artists in New York City's iconic Times Square!

Today is there to capture the moment and now you can see and share the video clip too: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8Psmi6OAVn/

Big thank you to the artists and visitors who have made our group show one of our most successful shows yet!

As an artists-led gallery, our mission is to manage a platform for artists to showcase their talents, curate shows that ignite conversations inspire creativity, and give quality support and representation to our artists.

Your enthusiastic response to "Moments" has been very heartwarming. On a daily basis the show receives visitors from all native English-speaking countries and also from France, Germany, Japan, India, and Chile to name a few. It's a wonderful reminder of how shared experiences can inspire and uplift everyone.

You can still view "Moments" on our website and the virtual exhibition.

July Online Group Show "Summer of ´24"

In the realm of art, the summer season has always been a wellspring of inspiration, captivating artists from all mediums and styles. Its vivid colors, textures, and a myriad of emotions evoke a sense of joy and wonder and as the days stretch lazily and the golden sun illuminates our surroundings, we find ourselves immersed in leisurely moments with friends and family, adventurous travels, vibrant festivals, bustling markets and the many culinary delights of this season. In our July group show ”Summer of ´24” we encourage our artists to visually share their summer plans with us and our audience. Let us celebrate the warmth, vibrancy, and creativity that summer brings.

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

★ Digital entries must be received by June 28th, 2024 before 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time.

★ Notification of acceptance will be sent by email by June 30th.

★ The show will premiere on July 1st and end on July 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 "Summer of ´24” featuring all participating artists’ artworks will be screened on a jumbotron billboard in New York City’s famous Times Square later in July.

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

All Artworks: Times Square Jumbotron Billboard

★ 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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HMVC Gallery New York is now offering you the opportunity to have your own solo show on our ArtPlacer virtual platform for a month. Because the artists in our community are at various stages in their careers, we have created three different plans for you to choose from Plan Manor, Plan Palace, and Plan Castle.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in doing a Solo Show with us.

Visit our ongoing Virtual Solo Shows.

This service is by request only so if you would like to know more you can contact us via the contact form or email us at [email protected]

Kind Regards,

HMVC Gallery New York