Embrace 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 July 15 Opening

July 19-22, 2007     Atlanta GA

Embrace 2007 will deliver a world-class fine art event here in the heart of Atlanta, bringing together some of the world’s finest galleries, all featuring original, collector quality art of the African Diaspora. We have an incredible group of 27 galleries, from as far away as Paris, New York, and Ontario, to Vaknin Gallery (Kojo Griffin's gallery), right here in Atlanta, all bringing their masterworks together under one roof for this 4-day fine art event.

 
Embrace will kick off Thursday evening, July 19, with our not-to-be-missed Preview Party. Community partners include 100 Black Men of Atlanta and The Links, and Essence Magazine will be launching their EssenceCares Mentoring Program here in Atlanta, that evening. Come sip cocktails and fine wines, nibble hor's d'oeuvres, and listen to live music all while getting a sneak peek at works by masters of the African Diaspora. The evening benefits EssenceCares and The National Black Arts Festival.

 
Panel discussions, lectures, and special exhibitions scheduled throughout the weekend deliver compelling content- On Saturday bestselling author Dr. Halima Taha will lecture on her book "Collecting African American Art." Congressman John Lewis will lead a panel discussion on the Artists' Fair Market Deduction Bill. A must-hear for museum curators, directors, board members, artists, and collectors! On Sunday the NBA's Darryl Walker and Elliot Perry present a Panel Discussion on African American Art- what they own, how they got started collecting, and why they feel it is so important to support African American art and artists.

 
Special hotel packages featuring accommodations, tickets, and shuttles between Embrace and other National Black Arts Festival events are now available, making Atlanta an amazing arts destination this summer. Check out www.embraceatl.com and www.nbaf.org for more info.

 SCHEDULE of EVENTS

Thursday July 19        Preview Party             7pm-10pm       $50.00

Proceeds benefit Essence Magazine's Atlanta Cares mentoring program, and The National Black Arts Festival. Community partners include 100 Black Men and The Links.

Friday July 20             Open to the Public      12pm-  9pm     $10.00

Saturday July 21         Open to the Public      10am- 9pm      $10.00

                                    Lecture Series                        1pm-4pm

Dr Halima Taha will lecture on her bestselling book "Collecting African American Art," and Congressman John Lewis will lead a panel discussion on the Artists' Fair Market Deduction Bill.

Sunday July 22            Open to the Public      12pm-6 pm      $10.00

                                    Panel Discussion        2pm                

EMBRACE and Educate - A Discussion on African American Art  -Featuring the NBA's Darryl Walker and Elliot Perry –Presented by The Atlanta Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

LOCATION

Mason Murer Fine Art

199 Armour Drive

Atlanta GA 30324

Tel. 404.879.1500

Fax. 404.879.1507

EXHIBITING GALLERIES

Art 70^th Gallery- New York NY

Artcetera- Houston TX

ArtJaz Gallery- Philadelphia PA

Avisca Fine Art- Atlanta GA

Bill Hodges Gallery- New York NY

Dolan/Maxwell- Philadelphia PA

Gallery Guichard- Chicago IL

Golden Galleries- Brighton CO

Hearne Fine Art- Little Rock AK

Iandor Fine Arts- Newark NJ

Intemporel- Paris France

In The Gallery- Nashville TN

Joysmith Gallery- Memphis TN

Lusenhop Fine Art- Chicago IL

Martha Henry Inc Fine Art- New York NY

Mason Murer Fine Art- Atlanta GA

Michelle's of Delaware- Wilmington DE

Mojo Portfolio- Union City NJ

NCA Gallery- Detroit MI

Nicole Gallery- Chicago IL

Noel Gallery- New York NY

Oumar Keinde African Art- New York NY

Parish Gallery Georgetown- Washington DC

Savacou Art- New York NY

Spence Gallery- Toronto ON

Vaknin- Atlanta GA

Vargas Fine Art- Lanham MD

CONTACT

Lina Chapman

Mason Murer Fine Art

Tel.404.978.1500

Fax.404-879.1500

Email. lina@embraceatl.com

www.embraceatl.com