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News Channel 8 segment on Artomatic
Hear renowned Glass Artist, Tim Tate and Artomatic president Veronica Szalus talk about the beauty of Artomatic.

New Orleans AIDS Monument

The Guardian Wall
by Glass Artist, Tim Tate

Set in historic Washington Square Park, the New Orleans AIDS Monument will provide a healing sanctuary for family and friends and will promote understanding of the human tragedy of the AIDS epidemic. It is our goal for the Monument to create a public landscape where anyone who has been touched by AIDS can find comfort and consolation within a dignified and creative community setting.

The monument, made of concentric bronze circles framing inspirational multicultural cast glass faces, will provide a powerful yet comforting reminder of the meaning behind the memorial. Leading up to the monument a pathway of granite stones, inscribed with names of loved ones lost or suffering, will allow visitors to reflect on the way this disease has forever transformed our world.

December 7, 2008

The Freddy Lanzo Brass Band plays Sunday during dedication ceremonies for the New Orleans AIDS Memorial at Washington Square Park. The memorial's 'Guardian Wall' by artist Tim Tate, is a glass-and-iron sculpture placed in a landscaped garden designed by Tulane Landscape Architecture students. At right, glass faces that make up the monument glow in the sunshine. The dedication ceremony took place the day before World AIDS Day.

from The Times Picayne

Congratulations to Tim Tate for his latest public art success!

DC's Tim Tate debuts in Los Angeles

Tim Tate: A Look Into a Video Mind
Exhibition: October 11 - November 8, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 11th, 7-10 pm

Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
phone: 323-297-0600

Kudos to Tim and to Director, Annie Adjchavanich

Gala Opening Night for artDC

I donned what I consider my semi-formal attire to attend tonight's reception for artDC at the DC Convention Center. The event was promoted as laying out the Red Carpet and you know, they did! It's a beautifully designed space, red carpet and all and the art is displayed very well. This show gets a thumbs up. The DC art scene made history tonight by staging this top notch event. artDC is large enough to keep you moving and riveted on art for hours. It's a joy to see the variety and the quality of art that is being exhibited. I got a quick glimpse of the sculpture selections, including translucent moving sculptures and a nude sculpture of three men in conversation (more details later). There's lots more to see. Come see for yourself what the buzz is all about. Tomorrow you get a free pass to get in. There's art from the US and abroad. Check out the list of exhibitors here. There's some great art to be bought, so don't miss out! Wear your comfortable shoes and come on out.

I took a few pictures of DC participants, and you can enjoy a few scenes from the evening. Try to guess who's who in their displays.

We have persons from Project 4 - look closely for director, Anne Surak. Jessica Lawrence and Kimberly Graham are from Hemphill Gallery. There's Felix Angel from IDB Cultural Center, Norman Parish and Kimberly Perkins from the Parish Gallery, Graciela Kartofel from Modern Contemporary Art of the Americas is down from New York. Martin Irvine of Irvine Contempory, Randall Scott Gallery and Victoria Reis at Transformer are enjoying the show. Andres Tremols of WPA/C & Tim Tate of The Glass School will be back for more tomorrow. (Let me know if I missed anyone) I'm in there too. Come meet eveyone. I'm heading out to see the rest of the show tomorrow and I hope you take this opportunity to come see and buy some great art!

Local Arts Coverage at WaPo

Graham Caldwell's review in the Washington Post:
A Breath of Fresh Art / Graham Caldwell, Blowing Hot and Cool By Blake Gopnik.

Express contributor, Kriston Capps surveys the local arts scene.

TIM TATE

"...but what have we gained?"
Blown and Silver Plated Glass, 18" x 18" x 6"

March 9 - April 7, 2007
Opening Reception: Friday, March 9, from 6pm - 9pm

Widely considered to be a pioneer of mixed media sculpture in this region, Tim Tate continues to push the boundaries of contemporary sculpture by incorporating narrative and conceptual ideas with technique and craftsmanship.

Fraser Gallery Bethesda
7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 718-9651