NEW YORK.- On November 1-4, 2007, the First Annual International Caribbean Art Fair (ICAFair), will be held at The Puck Building, 295 Lafayette St., in New York City, exclusively featuring artworks created by artists of Caribbean heritage.
Thirty-two exhibitors from several Caribbean islands, Canada, France and the United States will showcase more than 100 artists. The Haiti Ministry of Tourism, ARTES "Official Art Magazine," New York Daily News "Official Newspaper," The Haitian Times, Virgin Voice, Viva New York and Hora Hispana are among the sponsors of this unique event. Supporters include El Status, Independent Platform for Contemporary Puerto Rican Art, and Hotel Wolcott.
Daily and 3-day passes will be available, with student, senior and group sale discounts. For ticket information call: 301-651-6919.
Marcel Wah, ICAFair's organizer and gallery owner, is providing more exposure for Caribbean art, "The goal of this art fair is to promote and advance Caribbean Art and Caribbean artists living throughout the world regions. Not only will this be a venue to purchase art not often seen, ICAFair provides an opening to inform the public about the authenticity, complexity and value of Caribbean Art."
This first-of-its kind exposition will feature the works of new and established Caribbean artists living in or outside of the 34 Caribbean islands. On exhibit will be original paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and limited edition prints. Participating artists representing Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, St. Croix, St. Kitts, Trinidad, Jamaica, Barbados and other countries include Joel Besmar, Sandro De La Rosa, Li Domnguez Fong, Giosvany Echevarra, Ada Balcacer, Amaya Salazar, Aguedo Alonso, Imna Arroyo, Ted Davis, Javier Gonzalez Gallosa, Reina Ledon, Philippe Dodard, Essud Fungcap, Roberto Stephenson, Patrick Wah, Marcel Wah, James Cesar Wah, Amos Ferguson, Boscoe Holder, Belkis Ayon, Marie-Denise Douyon, Lonel Jules, Jose Acosta, Barbara Nesin, Alicia de la Campa, Isolina Limonta, Yolanda Velazquez, Vicente Dopico Lerner, Lucia Mendez, Franck Louissaint, Fritz Millevoix, Dorisa Camps Hector Lemagne, Yvon Fleurival, Marie-Claude Allen, Jaime A. Carreras, Luis Gonzlez, Jos Oscar Torres, Adolfo Faringthon, Ricardo Toribio, Daphne Meyer, Vicente Dopico Lerner, Shansi Miller, Lucia Mendez, Carmen Diez-Oate, Jorge Varona, Janet Cook-Rutnik, Rosario D'Rivera, David Medina, Dominique Volcy, Arturo Montoto, Rafael Mirabal and many others.
A lecture and workshop series organized by the Haitian Art Education and Appraisal Society (HAEAS), Inc. and guided art tours by art experts are an important part of the 3-day fair. Workshop topics will be posted on the Fair's website: http://www.icafair.com.
