salon d' arts

Events

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  • VIP Patron Reception in May 2004 in a private home. Food underwritten by Palettes Restaurant.

  • “Vernissage” on June 9, 2004 at Colorado History Museum. “Vernissage” means “Varnishing Day” which is inspired by the Paris Salon of the 19th Century when artists put the final touches on their paintings, and varnished the work. The elite of Paris viewed the exhibition during Vernissage, the day prior to opening to the public. Available to Salon Sponsors and Patrons only. Food underwritten by Morton’s Steakhouse.

  • Le Jeune Salon (The Young Salon). Wednesday, June 16, 2004. Geared toward the young professional who has an interest in learning more about fine art. Exhibition of artwork under $1,000 curated by Ann Benson Reidy. Co-Chaired by Anne Hanson and Amy Slothower. Food underwritten by Sambuca Jazz Café. Tickets are $35 per person. Located at Colorado History Museum.

  • Artist Reception, Friday, June 25, 2004 in a private home. Tickets are available for $75 and available to gala attendees only. Food underwritten by Mel’s Bar & Grill.

  • Gala Exhibition & Sale, Saturday, June 26, 2003 at Colorado History Museum. $135 per person inclusive of full-color catalogue.

  • Exhibition open to the public free of charge at Colorado History Museum, June 10 through June 30th, 2004, including artist seminars and demonstrations.





David A. Leffel
"Tangerine, Lanterns & Debris"
13" x 16" Oil

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PRESENTED BY 5280 MAGAZINE

All programs will be held at the Colorado History Museum
and are open to the public free of charge.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Saturday and Sunday, June 12 & 13

Noon to 2:00pm
Drop in/drop out children’s program featuring hands-on creation of artwork.
Scavenger hunt with artwork also featured.

Saturday and Sunday, June 19 & 20

Noon to 2:00pm
Drop in/drop out children’s program featuring hands-on creation of artwork.
Scavenger hunt with artwork also featured.

ADULT EDUCATION

Saturday, June 26, 2004

SEMINARS

First come, first served. Salon artists & Patrons have priority seating.

9:00 am
Quang Ho and Dismas Rotta, “The Process of Developing an Artistic Idea”

10:30 -11:30
Skip Whitcomb and Jane Jones, “Plein Air vs. Studio Painting”

11:45-1:00
Richard Schmid, “Painting in Grand Style”

1:45-3:00
Richard Schmid, “Painting in Grand Style” (Second Seating)

Sunday, June 27

DEMONSTRATIONS

11:00
Ron Hicks, Kevin Weckbach, Scott Burdick, and Gerry Fritzler
painting simultaneously in the round, with Colorado Ballet ballerinas as models

OTHER

1:00
Catalogue Signing by participating Salon d’Arts artists

Salon d' Arts is an annual fine art exhibition and sale showcasing
the art of the finest representational artists of our time.

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