Thursday, May 16, 2013

FÊTE: Frank Bowling to receive Aljira Center’s First Lifetime Achievement Award on May 23

Dawoud Bey's 1990 portrait of Frank Bowling (Silver Gelatin Print, 11 x 14 inches) is available for bids at The Aljira Fine Art Auction 2013 in Newark, NJ  on May 23. Click here for detailed item information.

Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art celebrates 30th Anniversary with fine art auction and tribute to renowned artist

On May 23, 2013 Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art will proudly present internationally renowned artist, Frank Bowling and his artist partner Rachel Scott with the center’s first Timehri Lifetime Achievement Award. In honor of Aljira’s 30th Anniversary Bowling has created Ahaahead!, a limited edition etching and acquatint print.

Aljira is also proud to honor Meme Omogbai, COO of the Newark Museum and Chair of the Board of the American Alliance of Museums, and Lyneir Richardson, CEO of Newark’s Brick City Development Corporation. Honorary Co-Chairs of The Aljira Fine Art Auction are The Honorable Cory A. Booker, Barbara Bell Coleman and Nina Mitchell Wells.

Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art’s annual, festive fine art auction features original works of art by leading established and emerging artists of our time and attracts a diverse audience from throughout New Jersey and New York in support of the center’s programs.

INFORMATION:

Thursday, May 23, 2013
Party and Silent Auction: 5:30pm
Live Auction Begins:  7:00pm - 9:00pm

VENUE:

Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art
591 Broad Street
Newark, NJ


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