Reporting our impact of art and culture in our world
Greetings dear readers!
This is Art Impact USA 's premiere issue, our very first newsletter. Our organization is moving along strong!
Read about some of our past, present and future strides.
This is Art Impact USA 's premiere issue, our very first newsletter. Our organization is moving along strong!
Read about some of our past, present and future strides.
OUR PAST
What Happened Earlier This Year?
"Transcending Boundaries"
Art Impact USA's first overseas art exhibition as a group:
Tri-Mission Gallery, United States Embassy
Rome, Italy - May, 2016
Art Impact USA's first overseas art exhibition as a group:
Tri-Mission Gallery, United States Embassy
Rome, Italy - May, 2016
Opening Reception No. 1
Sala 1 - Centro Internazionale d'Arte Contemporanea
Piazza di Porta San Giovanni, 10 - 00185 - Roma
Friday, May 6th, 2016
Sala 1 - Centro Internazionale d'Arte Contemporanea
Piazza di Porta San Giovanni, 10 - 00185 - Roma
Friday, May 6th, 2016
Twenty-one artists exhibited, ten traveled to Italy.
Opening Reception No. 2
United States Embassy, Rome
Via Sallustiana 49, 00187, Rome, Italy
Friday, May 13th , 2016
United States Embassy, Rome
Via Sallustiana 49, 00187, Rome, Italy
Friday, May 13th , 2016
Embassy staff with Hubert Jackson, Carolyn Goodridge, Anna Maria Volpacchio and honored guests. Jackson sold his piece to a collector in the United States during our month long stay in Italy. You see? As long as there's WiFi you can transact business from anywhere in the world.
Carolyn Goodridge with Paul Berg, Minister Counselor for Political Affairs and
Tri-Mission Gallery Curator, Anna Maria Volpacchio
Tri-Mission Gallery Curator, Anna Maria Volpacchio
Each "Transcending Boundaries" artist was presented with a
Certificate of Appreciation by the U.S. Embassy.
Certificate of Appreciation by the U.S. Embassy.
Train ride to L'Aquila!
The beautiful grounds of Villa Dragonetti, where our group stayed during a weekend adventure in the spectacular Appenines mountains of Italy. Our gracious host, Alfredo Ranieri Montuori, Vice President of the Aquila Cultural Association, "L'Aquila Siamo Noi" guided us on our great adventure. We stayed here, at Villa Dragonetti, on the border of the Gran Sasso National Park. We enjoyed eight course dinners and musical concerts.
Little William Spence III accompanied the conductor of Saxofonia Ensemble. We were honored by the Mayor of Abruzzo Region with a delicious five or six course luncheon before they performed. This little maestro is the nephew of Wanda L. Spence who traveled to Italy with eight of her family members, and sold her piece to an Italian collector. Nia Talvarides Stratos donated her painting to the Mayor.
Baroque Ensemble "Réunion de Musiciens" gave a lovely performance for our group as Art Impact Gold Members were the special guests of L'Aquila Siamo Noi.
Touring Rome to Promote the Artists
Our mission is to promote art and our members - showing our best and brightest face to the world. We visited several venues, including art museums and galleries. We presented the exhibition catalog to gallerists, museum staff, artists, musicians, writers and other esteemed members of the Italian art scene. Art enthusiasts and other citizens of Rome were thrilled to meet American artists! The venues where we had friendly exchange included places in Rome, Naples, and L'Aquila:
- Sala 1 - International Centre of Contemporary Art
- Galleria Varsi
- RvB Arts
- Dorothy Circus Gallery
- Antiquariato Valligiano
- Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna
- MAXXI - Museo Nazionale Delle Arti Del XX! Secolo
- Arte Aiubilaeum
Other Main Art Exhibitions Earlier This Year
Art Impact International
Pepco Edison Place Gallery - January, 2016
Carnaval: Celebrations of the African Diaspora
Pepco Edison Place Gallery - February, 2016
Caribbean Jubilee
The Torpedo Factory - June, 2016
Pepco Edison Place Gallery - January, 2016
Carnaval: Celebrations of the African Diaspora
Pepco Edison Place Gallery - February, 2016
Caribbean Jubilee
The Torpedo Factory - June, 2016
Crystal Award Honorees
It is very important to Art Impact USA to acknowledge the hard work and contribution of the people within the art community. Let us continue to applaud their work, contribution and guidance brought to our creative community and new generation of talent.
Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole
Director, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
Director, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
Award presented on January 29, 2016 at the closing reception
of "Art Impact International, 2016"
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
of "Art Impact International, 2016"
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
Dr. David C. Driskell
One of the world's leading authorities on the subject of African American Art. Recipient of 13 honorary doctoral degrees.
One of the world's leading authorities on the subject of African American Art. Recipient of 13 honorary doctoral degrees.
Award presented on February 5, 2016 at the opening reception
of "Carnaval, Celebrations of the African Diaspora"
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
of "Carnaval, Celebrations of the African Diaspora"
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
Award presented on February 5, 2016 at the opening reception
of "Carnaval, Celebrations of the African Diaspora"
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
of "Carnaval, Celebrations of the African Diaspora"
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
Delilah W. Pierce
Artist, Curator, Educator and Advocate
Great Aunt to AIUSA Gold Member, Wanda L. Spence
Artist, Curator, Educator and Advocate
Great Aunt to AIUSA Gold Member, Wanda L. Spence
Award presented on February 5, 2016 at the opening reception
of "Carnaval, Celebrations of the African Diaspora"
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
of "Carnaval, Celebrations of the African Diaspora"
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
Award presented on February 5, 2016 at the opening reception
of "Carnaval, Celebrations of the African Diaspora"
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
of "Carnaval, Celebrations of the African Diaspora"
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
OUR PRESENT
What's Going On?
Opening our New York Office!
Open Code Studio
Open Code Studio
This affordable space for artists, designers and entrepreneurs is located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, right on the water, overlooking the oldest mechanical dry dock in the country. Conveniently located within walking distance from Williamsburg, Ft. Greene and DUMBO (Directly Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass.) We officially start the lease on September 1st.
With this location Art Impact USA will develop exhibition opportunities within the New York Metropolitan area. With the help of Gold Member Sally Tsou, we have already begun organizing an exhibit for Summer 2017 in South Hampton, Long Island. Stay tuned!
With this location Art Impact USA will develop exhibition opportunities within the New York Metropolitan area. With the help of Gold Member Sally Tsou, we have already begun organizing an exhibit for Summer 2017 in South Hampton, Long Island. Stay tuned!
Our NY Mailing Address:
Art Impact USA, Inc.
63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 230
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Our address for FedEx/UPS packages etc.:
Art Impact USA, Inc.
63 Flushing Avenue
Building 131 Suite 3Q
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Art Impact USA, Inc.
63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 230
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Our address for FedEx/UPS packages etc.:
Art Impact USA, Inc.
63 Flushing Avenue
Building 131 Suite 3Q
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Canon iPF4000 Being Delivered!
Our recent Giclée Survey returned very positive results. We already have 21 pledged artists. The first 67 will enjoy five 24" x 48" Giclées at the introductory price of $100 total. The printer is being delivered to the New York Office on September 1st. Giclées can be delivered in tube mailers to anywhere in the world.
As we await our grant writing period, we continue to move our mission forward by working and contributing together to grow our artistic careers and make things happen!
As we await our grant writing period, we continue to move our mission forward by working and contributing together to grow our artistic careers and make things happen!
Our new Square register and chip reader allow smooth transactions of artwork, fine art prints and exhibition catalog sales during our on site events. It's modern, sleek, conveniently mobile and for our gracious exhibition volunteers, simple to operate.
We now have available twenty $100 gift cards for purchase.
Our Management Team
Our Board is comprised of dedicated people! Click here to learn more about the team.
OUR FUTURE
What's Next?
We've applied for our 501(c)3 tax-exempt status. 700+ pages of documentation have been submitted with IRS Form 1023, last June. We expect the determination letter to be received somewhere between October and December of this year.
We had a tremendous response to the "Light of Our Future" artist call. The show will open on Saturday, October 1st at Children's National. We are still organizing the musicians and artists for this three and a half month exhibition program.
The Oxon Hill Library has invited us to show in their gallery this November. This is great news since one of our quiet campaigns is to get artist books into libraries, and market them across the country. Training is currently underway to get this done effectively. 40% of Americans have been in a library in the last month. Less than 5% of them have been in a bookstore. Yes, bookstores are closing, but libraries are booming.
For 2017, Art Impact USA will offer it's new Platinum Membership level. This is for the more seasoned artists who have a rich legacy of work which must be documented and shared with all. We will create books as a self-publishing company and sell on Amazon, and to large book wholesalers. In keeping with our mission, we must continue to bring light into the world, and nurture humanity through art, now and through the ages.
Where Are We Going?
Our previous host, Alfredo Ranieri Montuori, Vice President of L'Aquila Cultural Association, has invited Art Impact USA back to Italy to produce an arts festival in the town of L'Aquila during the summer of 2017. We are currently organizing this event and working together with the Mayor of Abruzzo region to make this a successful cultural exchange. Stay tuned and get ready!
Countries in Which Art Impact is
Currently Working To Exhibit
Currently Working To Exhibit
Through meeting several key people during two significant events, we made important connections with cultural directors and other key players in the international creative community. The Caribbean Legislative Week (held during Caribbean American Heritage Month-June) was held at the White House and on Capitol Hill and organized by the Institute of Caribbean Studies. It was sponsored in part by the World Bank. On July 25th and 26th we also attended the World Summit on the Creative Economy and Creative Industries organized by National Creativity Network.
Here is a brief list of countries we've made contact with who wish to collaborate on projects and exhibitions.
Here is a brief list of countries we've made contact with who wish to collaborate on projects and exhibitions.
- Barbados
- Jamaica
- Guyana
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Nassau
- Cayman Islands
- Cuba
- Brazil
- Mexico
- China
- Indonesia
- Italy
We hope that you continue to work with Art Impact USA to strengthen our organization. I stand firm in my commitment to help artists shine their light, provide tools to deepen their self regard, heighten self respect and widen their brilliance, so their reach inspires our world.
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Carolyn Goodridge,
Executive Director |
