What is Salon d’Arts?
Salon d’Arts is a fine art exhibition and sale showcasing the finest work by forty renowned representational artists.
Why was Salon d’Arts established?
- Exhibit and sell legacy, museum quality fine art as a vehicle for funding the arts.
- Strengthen the role of the arts in the economic and cultural development of our community through funding and community outreach.
- Strengthen Colorado’s presence as an international cultural destination through an influential and accessible fine art exhibition.
Will this be an annual event?
Yes. The inaugural exhibition of Salon d'Arts in April 2002 was a triumph
for both visual art and Colorado Ballet, broadening the arts' presence and
reach into the community, while bringing several of the country's great
living representational artists and their work to Denver for this national
exhibition.
The Second Annual Salon will take place from June 19 through July 6th, 2003
at the Colorado History Museum. The gala opening will be the evening of June
28th, 2003 with anticipated attendance of 450.
What is the schedule of events?
- Artist Reception
- Gala Exhibition & Sale at Colorado History Museum.
- Exhibition open to the public free of charge at Colorado History Museum,
- Artist Seminars & Demonstrations throughout the Exhibition Run.
What is Colorado Ballet’s involvement in Salon d’Arts?
100% of the proceeds from Salon d’Arts benefit Colorado Ballet. 80% goes to Colorado Ballet’s Joseph & Loretta Law Academy, and 20% goes toward expanding Colorado Ballet’s community outreach programs. For this reason, Colorado Ballet is investing a large amount of time, expertise, and significant resources to Salon d’Arts. Resources include: ballet performances at various Salon d’Arts functions, advertising, marketing collaboration, use of sponsor venues and products, and access to financial sponsors for fundraising purposes.
How are Salon d’Arts artists selected?
Salon d’Arts’ Principal, Natalie Rekstad-Lynn, and an Artist Advisory Committee comprised of renowned artists select invited artists. Artists are chosen based upon on long-term artistic significance and merit, and relevance to the market.
Who are the 2003 artist participants?
Most Salon artists have work in major national collections, including Smithsonian National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian National Portrait Museum, Butler Institute, Denver Art Museum, and Philadelphia Art Museum.
Does all of the artwork depict ballet?
No. Some artists may submit work that features ballet dancers; however, subject matter will be as varied as the artists themselves and will include still life, landscapes, figurative work and more.
How many pieces of artwork per artist will be included in the exhibition?
Each artist will submit three works, one of which may be borrowed from an established collection and not for sale. Artwork for sale will be priced between $1,000 and $50,000.
Is the artwork new?
The artwork for sale is new and has not previously been exhibited, and considered by several of the artists to be their strongest work of the year. Work borrowed from established collections is not new, but instead provides a retrospective of the artist’s work.
What is the method of sale for the artwork?
All artwork will be assigned a fixed price that is based upon fair market value. Buyers will be selected through a lottery system in which interested parties place their ballot in a box assigned to their piece of choice. The lottery will end at 9:00 p.m., and docents will draw names from the ballot boxes. Names for each piece of artwork will be posted next to that piece in the order in which they were drawn. The person whose name is first on a list is obligated to purchase that piece. If, however, a single collector is the winning bidder on more than one piece, he or she will have the right to refuse the purchase of all but one piece. When a piece of artwork is refused, it will go to the person whose name is listed second. Those rules will apply until there is a confirmed buyer.
Will the art be featured in a catalogue?
There will be a full-color catalog available featuring select artwork,
artist biographies and artist statements. Catalogs are complimentary for
attendees of the exhibition and sale. Catalogues are also available for
purchase for $30 throughout the Exhibition.
What kind of media coverage will Salon d’Arts receive?
An event of this significance -- in part due to its high profile supporters -- holds tremendous news appeal, as evidenced by the extensive coverage received for the inaugural event. In 2002 The Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, Southwest Art, KWGN WB-2, Colorado Expressions, Art Revue, and several local papers provided features and support. Further, we are expanding public relations efforts nationally to promote awareness of this unique exhibition.
