August 2006 Newsletter From The Art Shop

Welcome Pebbles To The Frogman Collection

The Art Shop is thrilled to announce the arrival of Pebbles!

Pebbles is a group of four friends in vibrant special silver nitrate patinas of red, green, yellow and blue.  Pebbles' big eyes and sweet face are sure to make you fall in love.  Pebbles is irresistible.  Enjoy!

Size: 2.5" x 2.5" x 1"   Sold individually or as a set.

Call us toll-free at 1-888-336-3736 or email us at info@artshopnc.com

Frogman's New Book

We are pleased to announce the second edition book, FROGMAN, THE CREATIVITY OF TIM COTTERIL.  This new book details Tim's work and includes gallery shows and show frogs.   Tim shares delightful anecdotes of his childhood in England as well as details of his personal growth.  This is a must-have for collectors new and old.   Call us now to reserve your copy.  They will be arriving in the gallery in August.

                                          SEE FROGMAN COLLECTION

Sam Park      One - Man Show October 6 - 7

The Art Shop's major fall show will feature one of our most popular artists, Sam Park.  Shown at left is his newest release - "Evening in Capri"

The Art Shop has commissioned Park to paint an original of the Ocracoke lighthouse. This will only be available the night of the show and a very limited number of reproductions will be available. 

Mark your calendar now for the Friday night reception and show.  It will be by invitation only.  Call or email The Art Shop to make sure you are on the invitation list.

Last Call for Trip to Pino's Home and Studio

Final decisions will be made by August 15th on participants for The Art Shop's sponsored trip to Pino's home and studio.

Our guests will fly to New York, stay at The Ritz Carlton in Battery Park, be taken by Limousine to Pino's home and studio and then to dinner with Pino.

New originals are being painted exclusively for this first-ever event. Arrival date is Friday, September 29th. Departure is Sunday, October 1st.

If you've been considering this opportunity to purchase a Pino original, now is the time to contact Michele at The Art Shop.  Call 1-888-336-3736 or email michele@artshopnc.com

The Art Shop In The Running For Nation's Top Gallery For 4th Straight Year

L-R Michele Cancro, Andy McAfee, Lenny and Arlene Dolin with earlier award

Decor Magazine is once again considering The Art Shop for the highly coveted title of # 1 Gallery in the Nation for Retail Excellence.  This annual competition has chosen The Art Shop as the Nation's top gallery for three straight years.

Results of this year's competition will be known in August. "We have been honored to win this award for the past three years," says gallery owner Lenny Dolin. "If we win it again, I think another big client appreciation party might be in order!"

The walls of The Art Shop are adorned with some of the world's most collectable artwork. We specialize in original oil paintings, hand-emebellished graphics, bronze sculptures and fine art glass from the world's most sought after artists.

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