DENVER (January 2, 2004) - The Third Annual Salon d' Arts, a fine art exhibition and sale, has returned this year by popular demand. The event strengthens Colorado's presence as an international cultural destination by providing an influential and accessible fine art exhibition. The event also provides opportunity for purchasing fine art and serves as a vehicle for funding the arts and sciences. The exhibition was designed in the tradition of the great European art salons of the late nineteenth century and serves as a public forum for fine art produced by artists from all over the world. The exhibition, showcasing over of the world's most notable representational artists, is free to the public from June 10 through June 30, 2004 at the Colorado History Museum, Denver.

The addition in 2004 of Webb-Waring Institute for Cancer, Aging and Antioxidant Research as a co-beneficiary is a strong match for Salon d' Arts. John E. Repine, M.D, Director, states "At their best, art and science are closely linked by their common footing in creativity--- an innovative spirit and enthusiasm that improves our quality of life. The partnership between Salon d' Arts and the Webb-Waring Institute reflects this natural alliance."

The Salon d' Arts Gala and art sale, the primary fundraising vehicle, is held the evening of June 26, 2004 with limited tickets available. The VIP dinner for Sponsors and Patrons will be held at Palettes Restaurant at the Denver Art Museum preceding the Exhibition Gala Exhibition & Sale at the neighboring Colorado History Museum. Regular tickets to the Gala are $135, Patron tickets including VIP events are $500, and can be purchased by calling (303) 494-0180. Attendees will be able to purchase art for a fixed, fair market value price ranging from $500 up to $50,000, via a lottery system. There will be over $1 million of fine art available for purchase.

Participating Artist Quang Ho emphasizes, "An important distinction about Salon d' Arts as an exhibition is the selection process. Salon's founder, Natalie Rekstad-Lynn, with the help of several renowned visual artists, chooses participating artists based solely upon artistic merit. This is an anomaly for most national shows since fundraising is generally the first priority, not artistic integrity, and other selection committees are generally made up of non-artists." He adds, "Salon's reputation as being one of the best, if not the best, invitational show in the country is widely known among the best artists in the nation, and is evidenced by the number of artists clamoring to be accepted into the show."

Demonstrations, Seminars, and Panel Discussions presented by the artists were a resounding success during Salon's previous years and will again be available at no charge for attendees. This is a unique opportunity for visitors to hear firsthand the artists' vision, inspiration, and struggles. Artist seminars and demonstrations will be held on June 26 and June 27, 2004 at the Colorado History Museum and will include:

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Salon artists are chosen based on long-term artistic significance and merit. The majority of artists are held in museum collections across the U.S., including the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, National Portrait Gallery, Denver Art Museum and Philadelphia Museum of Art. The grouping of artists offers a vast array of representational fine art from figurative and portraits, landscapes, still lifes and sculpture. Participating artists include: