The 28th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition
• February 12, 2013 - Competition opens • March 19, 2013 - Submission deadline • April 10, 2013 - Results announced • August 16th through September 5th - Exhibition for the selected artists - February 08, 2013
Debbie Klein’s Bold Photographic Cityscapes at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Dallas artist, Debbie Klein in Altered States of Reality. - November 03, 2012
Nicolò Orsi Battaglini Exposes Interiors at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Italian artist, Nicolò Orsi Battaglini in In Reverie of Form. - August 29, 2012
Katerina Verguelis: Glass Art Invested with Love
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Israeli artist, Katerina Verguelis in The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition. The exhibition is scheduled to run from August 24 through September 13, 2012. The opening reception will be held on Thursday night, August 30, 2012 from 6-8 pm - August 09, 2012
Juan Pablo Gayoso Mogrovejo: Nature is a Source of Superior Power
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Peruvian artist, Juan Pablo Gayoso Mogrovejo in The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition. - August 08, 2012
Mark Van Crombrugge’s Realistic Still Lives at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Dutch artist, Mark Van Crombrugge in The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition. - August 01, 2012
The Simplicity of Life and Love in Maria Magdalena Oosthuizen ‘s Portraits at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of South African artist, Maria Magdalena Oosthuizen in The Kaleidoscope of the Mind. - August 01, 2012
Kushlani Jayasinha: Art is My Journal
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Sri Lankan artist, Kushlani Jayasinha in Degrees of Abstraction. - July 25, 2012
Laurence Steenbergen Speaking Language of Form and Color at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of South Korean artist, Laurence Steenbergen in Degrees of Abstraction. - July 19, 2012
Shokoufeh Malekkiani: Dancing with Light at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Iranian artist, Shokoufeh Malekkiani in Altered States of Reality: an Exhibition of Analog and Digital Photography. - April 25, 2012
Vera L.P. Cauwenberghs: A Dedication to Color and Detailed Form
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Belgian artist, Vera L.P. Cauwenberghs in Symphony of Color. - April 25, 2012
Vidur Chhabra Explores the Meaning in Apparent Chaos
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Indian artist, Vidur Chhabra in Altered States of Reality: an Exhibition of Analog and Digital Photography. - April 25, 2012
Suzanne (SÜ) Fortin’s Organic Compositions at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Canadian artist, Suzanne (SÜ) Fortin in Portals of Perception. - March 31, 2012
KATEŘINA Alavedra-Duchoslav: Urban Memories at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Czech artist, KATEŘINA Alavedra-Duchoslav in Portals of Perception. - March 31, 2012
Susumu Hasegawa: Fresh Perspective of Painting at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Japanese artist, Susumu Hasegawa in East Meets West: An Exhibition of Fine Art from Asia. The exhibition is scheduled to run from March 6, 2012 through March 27, 2012 (opening reception: Thursday, March 8, 2012). - February 29, 2012
Lauren Abshire: Mapping a Visual Language of Place
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Philadelphia printmaker, Lauren Abshire in The Substance of Abstraction. The exhibition is scheduled to run from February 10, 2012 through March 1, 2012 (opening reception: Thursday, February 16, 2012). - February 04, 2012
Protest Meets Grandeur in the Art of Kiko Sobrino
The Brazilian artist Kiko Sobrino employs a number of techniques –– including acrylics, ink, serigraphy, and even computer graphics on canvas and wood –– to create works that move fluently between the figurative and the abstract. - January 16, 2012
Shyamala Rao's Wild Life Paintings Inspire and Inform at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the exotic wildlife paintings of Indian artist, Shyamala Rao in Figuratively Speaking. The exhibition is scheduled to run from January 17, 2012 through February 7, 2012 (opening reception: Thursday, January 19, 2012). - January 15, 2012
A Bold Comeback Shapes the Work of Joshef Matè on Display in NYC
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the paintings of Italian artist, Joshef Matè in The Odyssey Within: an Exhibition of Fine Art by Greek and Italian Artists. The exhibition is scheduled to run from December 23, 2011 through January 12, 2012 (opening reception: Thursday, December 29, 2011). - December 18, 2011
The Vortex-Like Dynamics of Russian Artist Mikhail Zhirmunsky in NYC
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Russian artist Mikhail Zhirmunsky, in The Pursuit of Excellence: an Exhibition of Contemporary Russian Art. The exhibition is scheduled to run from November 29, 2011 through December 20, 2011 (opening reception: Thursday, December 1, 2011). - November 23, 2011
Award Winning Artist John J. Sayer’s Paintings on View at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Calgary artist, John J. Sayer, in Pathway to Abstraction. The exhibition is scheduled to run from November 2, 2011 through November 23, 2011 (opening reception: Thursday, November 3, 2011). - October 30, 2011
Chaz David’s Urban Inspirations at Agora Gallery
Chaz David is a contemporary artist who calls his style of art "dramatic uptown urban" because although it is definitely urban, it is not inspired by "street" or "graffiti" art. His work is clever and thought-provoking, as he tries to inspire the viewer both visually and intellectually. - October 01, 2011
View Fausto's Beautiful Transformations at Agora Gallery
Fausto is a contemporary artist whose artwork is an expression of color that represents love in relation to woman and the universe, capturing it mystically and metaphorically in abstraction. His vision of life and harmony allows him to paint in a dedicated manner with a full feeling of happiness and freedom. - September 15, 2011
Rubi Assa’s Oil Paintings Explore What Lies Below the Surface
Rubi Assa is a contemporary artist who is influenced both by the calm environment of his youth, when he was surrounded by the greenery of the country, and by his later experiences, which were extremely varied. - July 08, 2011
Exotic Figures Displayed in Ketty Ferrandon's Series at Agora Gallery
Ketty Ferrandon is a contemporary artist who believes that her paintings are simply a rendering of her internal life and impressions, rich with bright colors and dancing shapes. Her current work has emerged from a long process, influenced by her ethnic origins – in a sense she returns to her African roots – and her education in the arts. - June 10, 2011
4-Year Old Art Prodigy, Andrea Aelita, Debuts in NYC Solo Exhibition
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery is proud to present 4 year old artist Aelita Andre in The Prodigy of Color, a solo exhibition. - May 23, 2011
No Boundaries: Lydia van den Berg / Solo Exhibition
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery is proud to present No Boundaries, a solo exhibition by Lydia van der Berg. Scheduled to run from May 12, 2011 through June 1, 2011, the collection will display Lydia’s unique colors and forms. Art lovers are invited to attend the free exhibition and the opening... - April 16, 2011
Vers la Lumière: Paul M. Cote / Solo Exhibition
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery is proud to announce the return of Paul M. Cote in Vers la Lumière, a Solo Exhibition. Scheduled to run from April 19, 2011 through May 10, 2011, the collection will display Paul’s beautiful textures. Paul M. Cote’s sculptural paintings portray... - April 04, 2011
Embodiments of Emotions in Did Dontzoff's Passionate Art at Agora Gallery
Did Dontzoff is a contemporary artist and a dancer who creates splendid dynamic paintings using simple colors, blue and black, and mix in the zest of a vibrant red, to provide the viewers with something they will want to consume anew every day. His work assures that vision comes first, creates our first impressions, influences our thoughts and develops our emotions. - March 25, 2011
Growth of Emotions in Koki Morimoto's Nature Inspired Series at Agora Gallery
Koki Morimoto is a contemporary artist who gets inspiration from nature, believing that our lives exist within it. Like everything in nature, his paintings keep growing, one line brings the next line, trying to take its shape on the canvas, until they escape from the medium to find root in a viewer's mind. - March 01, 2011
Natural Harmony in Heather Everett’s Paintings at Agora Gallery
One of Heather Everett’s primary motivations is to honor nature, and to show the beauty of life. She likes juxtaposing elements such as fire and water, or wind and plant life. She is interested in motion, and in finding ways to depict motion in its component elements, but also in the effect of motion more generalized, especially in nature. - February 04, 2011
2011 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition
Agora Gallery proudly hosts the annual Chelsea International Fine Art Competition, a renowned art contest that is juried by prominent museum curators and art experts. It is a great opportunity for the juror-selected artists to gain exposure by exhibiting their work in the famed Chelsea Art Gallery District as well as be part of online and print promotions. - January 27, 2011
Patricia Arnillas Displays the Passionate Work at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Peruvian artist, Patricia Arnillas, in Enigmatic Realms. The exhibition is scheduled to run from January 11, 2011 through February 1, 2011 (opening reception: Thursday, January 13, 2011). - January 11, 2011
Explore the World of Natalia Repina at Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery Presents The Odyssey Within - December 15, 2010
Susan Marx Creates Exquisite Color in the Apex of Transcendence
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature New Jersey artist, Susan Marx, in the Apex of Transcendence. The exhibition is scheduled to run from November 23, 2010 through December 14, 2010 (opening reception: Thursday, December 02, 2010). - November 22, 2010
Nathan Sawaya, LEGO Brick Artist, Returns to Agora Gallery
Starting on November 23, 2010, internationally renowned LEGO brick artist Nathan Sawaya returns to Agora Gallery with his newest and most personal sculptures. - November 04, 2010
View the Forms of Florence Alexandra Vouilloz in Sensorial Perspectives
Agora Gallery Presents Sensorial Perspectives - October 29, 2010
View the Intimate Figures of Humberto Cuan in Masters of the Imagination
Agora Gallery Presents Masters of the Imagination. - August 27, 2010
Portal: Paul Cote, a Solo Exhibition
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery is proud to announce the opening of Portal: Paul Cote, a solo exhibition. Scheduled to run from August 17, 2010 through September 07, 2010, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Paul’s new works. - August 17, 2010
View Truong Ngoc Chinh’s Narrative in a Maze of Milieu at Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery Presents a Maze of Milieu - July 23, 2010
Kim Young Geun Expresses Colorful Styles in Elements of Abstraction at Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery Presents Elements of Abstraction - June 04, 2010
View Gustavo Rasso’s Inspirational Digital Portraits in Altered States of Reality at Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery Presents Gustavo Rasso in Altered States of Reality - April 21, 2010
Examine the Beauty of Form in Marcio Pilot’s Photographs Altered States of Reality at Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery Presents Marcio Pilot in Altered States of Reality - April 16, 2010
View the Compelling Art of Brigitte Martha Keller in Contemporary German Art at Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery Presents Brigitte Martha Keller in an Exhibition of Contemporary German Art. - March 23, 2010
Reiko Sakai Paints Impressionistic Legends in the Matrix of the Mind at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Japanese artist, Reiko Sakai, in The Matrix of the Mind. The exhibition is scheduled to run from February 26, 2010 through March 19, 2010 (opening reception: Thursday, March 04, 2010). - February 26, 2010
John Nieman Explores the Gap Between Image and Meaning in the Persistence of Form at Agora Gallery
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature New York Realist, John Nieman, in The Persistence of Form. The exhibition is scheduled to run from November 20, 2009 through December 11, 2009 (opening reception: Thursday, December 3, 2009). John Nieman’s crisp paintings of everyday objects are... - November 20, 2009
Alla Kosarevskaya to Display Marquetry Veneers Composed of Wood and Metals in Idiosyncratic Expressions at Agora Gallery
Inventing an entirely unique form of artwork, Alla Kosarevskaya, adeptly melds the worlds of high art with exquisite craftsmanship in every breathtaking piece. At first glance, Kosarevskaya’s works appear as graphic, monochromatic paintings, but, upon further inspection, each reveals its true complexity and astounding construction. - September 11, 2009
Agora Gallery to Feature Work from ART START Student Jamai
Through ART START, Jamai was paired with Vané Russo, a volunteer artist who has been privately mentoring the young artist for the past year. As an apprentice, Jamai meets with Vané in her Brooklyn studio about 5 hours a week. - August 08, 2009
Gayl Sharabi Links Realms of Art and Science in Her Series of Paintings in Metamorphosis at Agora Gallery
For Sharabi, the most gratifying experience is the act of creating. It is as though music plays through her and the brush is the dance. Creating is the most wonderful experience. She views science and art as an expression of each other. - July 22, 2009
Mary Nangah’s Artwork Explores Human Identity in the Persistence of Form at Agora Gallery
The most gratifying experience for Nangah as an artist is being able to create and visualize the interpretation of her thoughts, imaginations, dreams and experiences. Art provides Nangah with a place to accept imperfections, a place that allows for escape, endless imaginations and ideas. She hopes that viewers sense this vitality, and the possibility of relating to diverse stories that art can provide. - July 09, 2009