Dear artists and friends of the gallery!

We are delighted to bring you

Our March Online Group Art Show "Girl Power!"

Ever since it made its grand entrance on the popular culture stage thanks to the US punk band Bikini Kill, the term “Girl Power” has steadfastly held its position as a significant (political) catchphrase. “Girl Power” gained more prominence in pop culture after it was embraced by the British pop band the Spice Girls in the late 90’s, transforming it into a significant and appealing slogan. The meaning of ”Girl Power” is a self-reliant attitude among people in ambition, assertiveness, and individualism. In this art show, we pay homage to the voices and the stories woven by women across generations. It is a tribute to the transformations, the triumphs, and the unity that can arise when women unapologetically embrace their individuality and their stories. The selected 60 artists display the diversity and multicultural experiences and perspectives of women.

Visit the Online Show.

We would like to congratulate the following artists who were selected for the show:

Alisa Stratton, Amanda Colon, Andrea Fortunoff, Angie Cole, Anna Thomason, Barbara Keim, Barbara Robinson, Belinda Balaski, Berni Stephanus, Carmen Cecilia Rusu, Cher Pruys, Crissia Vaughn, Dasha Klymenko, Deanna Lamour, Emily Weber, Galina V. Volkova, Haley Justitz, Hasna Sal, Heini Mika, James Frost, Jamie Stevens, Jeff A. Moore, Jennifer Hannigan-Green, Jennifer Linders, Jessica Cherry, Jia Chen, JJ Gonzalez Acosta, Joanne Chase-Mattillo, Jonas Ng, Julie S Mantis, Kara Greenwell, Karen Safer, Katrina Avotina, Kemi Yemi-Ese, Kylo-Patrick Hart, Leigh Witherell, Mackenzie Watson, Michael L. Sirken, Natalee Wright, Özlem Sorlu Thompson, Patricia V. Lewis, Petra Stelling, Poornima Dayal, Rev. Nancy R. Rouse, Robin Griswold-Ott, Rudi Pizzi, Sam LaFever, Sharon Covert, Songul Terlemez, Sonja Soller, Sophia Mitchell, Subodh Maheshwari, M.F.A, Sudie Rakusin, Susan Bagrationoff, Sylvia Bandyke, Teresa Castaneda, Victoria Skutina, Vince Quevedo, Yumi Oda, and Zoe Blackman.

We are also happy to announce the winners of the show:

Rudi Pizzi, First Prize $150.

Leigh Witherell, Second Prize $100.

Subodh Maheshwari, M.F.A, Third Prize Solo Show in April.

We hope you enjoy "Girl Power!" and Congratulations everybody!

Solo Show by Cher Pruys

We are happy to announce that Cher Pruys, our Solo Show winner from "Piece of Me" premiers her show today and the show runs from March 1 to 31st.

You can view the show on our Website.

Cher Pruys, ASAA SCA, IGOR, AAPL, CSAA, AMS, LMS, OSA, MAA, CFA, NOAPS, PSOA, AWA., AAOA.

"To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer... That is the ultimate in self-expression." Cher Pruys was born in Regina. Over the years she lived in many places including Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Fort Frances, settling into her present home in Devlin, on the banks of the Rainy River with her husband Mark, 4 dogs, and 2 cats. By age three, Cher was seldom found without a drawing tool in hand. She worked in pencil, charcoal, and ink over the years, until, she picked up a paintbrush at the age of 35. Beginning with oil paints, she found her chosen mediums in acrylic, watercolor, and gouache. Although self-taught, her dedication and talent have seen her work juried into 463 International exhibits, as well as exhibits in numerous non-juried shows. She has won 718 awards for her work in the International Juried Exhibits. Her work has graced the covers of 3 books, and 36 magazines, including The Best Of Acrylic Fall 2021, the cover of the May 2022 Arabella Magazine, #20 Hyperrealism Magazine with “Girls Girls Girls”, & #21 with “The Young Cowboy”, & the latest, Artists & Illustrators March 2024. She has been featured in over 350 International publications. Cher's works have found a permanent home in private and public collections worldwide.

I am a self-taught artist working in water-based mediums, mainly acrylic, but also at times gouache and watercolor. I am a hyperrealism painter fascinated by the world around me. I am very drawn to shiny surfaces as well as transparent objects, especially when the lighting brings them to life. I look for beauty in everyday objects that most people take for granted or just don’t truly see as they are. The seemingly boring and mundane subjects can truly be like magnets if portrayed in the right light. The shiny metal is one of those materials that can host endless visions….the light hits it and the reflections are captured on the smooth, sleek surface…people and animals especially the eyes...an artist's dream! My future art plans are to paint the countless subjects I have chosen to become paintings and to share my art with as many people as I can.

"To take my inner visions with my hands and create a work of art for you the viewer... That is the ultimate in self-expression."

For more information go to: https://artbycher.ca/

Congratulations Cher and please enjoy her show everyone!

March Group Show "Connections"

The theme of our April group show ”Connections” explores the artists’ connection with their art practice. The more an artist connects with their art, the easier it is to translate their vision, whether this is a figurative subject, an imaginative work, or an abstract piece. As we immerse ourselves in the beauty and depth of artistic expression, This theme serves as a medium for our artists to express the deep connections they have with their artworks. Beneath our diverse experiences, cultures, and backgrounds, we all share a common longing for connection. We wish our artists to open a captivating window into the intimate relationships they have with their work, with other people, with their environment, and with their inner selves. In a world often filled with division and isolation, the ”Connections” group show is meant to be a poignant exploration of the power of human connection through the universal language of art.

We welcome artworks from all mediums of visual art, except AI-created art, and video/film.

★ Digital entries must be received by March 28th, 2024 before 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time.

★ Notification of acceptance will be sent by email by March 31st.

★ The show will premiere on April 1st and end on April 30th.

AWARDS:

All Artists participating in the online group show will be featured on our Website and Virtual Gallery. All artists will be awarded an HMVC Gallery New York certificate of participation. A video clip of “Connections” featuring all participating artists’ artworks will be screened on a jumbotron billboard in New York City’s famous Times Square later in April.

We will be giving cash prizes to two talented artists!

Best of show winner: $150

Second place winner: $100

Third place winner: Online Solo Show

All Artworks: Times Square Jumbotron Billboard

The winners of Best of Show and Second Place need to have a working PayPal account to receive their prize money. If the winner of the cash prize fails to provide HMVC Gallery New York with a working PayPal account, the winner will be forfeited and HMVC will be entitled to select another winner. The prize will be sent to the winner within 14 days of responding to HMVC.

The Third Place winner will have their own online Solo Show at HMVC Gallery New York and the show will run for a month. The Solo Show winner will also receive an HMVC Gallery New York solo certificate recognizing their achievement.

Application Fee:

The Submission fee is $25 for the 1st image and $10 for additional images and it is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.

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HMVC Gallery New York is now offering you the opportunity to have your own solo show on our ArtPlacer virtual platform for a month. Because the artists in our community are at various stages in their careers, we have created three different plans for you to choose from Plan Manor, Plan Palace, and Plan Castle.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in doing a Solo Show with us.

Visit our ongoing Virtual Solo Show.

This service is by request only so if you would like to know more you can contact us via the contact form or email us at [email protected]

Kind Regards,

HMVC Gallery New York