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The Pen and Brush Media Archives/Member Newsfeed:

Sale of The Pen and Brush Building Moves Forward:

Many of you have been asking if our building is being sold. Many have stopped asking figuring we’d either given up finding a buyer or any day, we’d have something to tell you.

At last, we can say we are in contract for the sale of our Tenth Street building and only a few days ago received approval from the Attorney General and New York State Supreme Court to proceed with that sale. We anticipate closing at the end of April.

We also are in contract for the purchase of the space many of you learned about back in 2010. Down the block from the Flatiron Building, it will provide 5500 square feet of space we plan to use for exhibitions, readings, performances, a library, meeting rooms and our offices.

Our Governing Board has taken a bold and very forward-looking step in deciding to convert the equity Pen and Brush built up over the years on Tenth Street into a new home as ideally suited to the professional presentation of art in all media as it is attractive and easily accessible to visitors. Equally important, after purchase of the new space, a sizable endowment will be created from the sale proceeds, providing for the long-term financial security of the organization.

Now that we’re on our way, please check our website for updates and pictures of the new space. You will be able to follow the progress of our buildout and join us as we prepare for our next century of presenting art by women.

Janice Sands, Executive Director

Is It Fine Art? Does It Matter?
May 26th – June 26th, 2011

Click Here for Exhibition Slideshow

Thank you to all of our exhibitors and collectors for making Is It Fine Art? Does It Matter? a success with 15% of works on view sold within the first week of opening. This international group exhibition showcased the work of over 70 women artists selected by our curators Kenneth Hutter, and Jennifer Elhardt out of over 250 entries. Is It Fine Art? Does It Matter? combined works that challenge, integrate, and subvert tradition through contemporary art.

List of Exhibiting Artists

Learn more about the curators

Visit Kenneth Hutter Auctions

Image Credits: Above Photos by K. Shelton

Body Image Exhibition Video Nov. 11th - Dec. 5th, 2010

The Body Image exhibition consisted of a two part all media gallery and virtual exhibition curated by Michele Kort, senior editor of Ms. Magazine Body Image presents a diverse exploration of female and male forms as reflected in our minds, imagination, media, and culture.

List of Exhibiting Artists (Coming Soon)

Learn more about the curator

Visit Ms. Magazine

Visit Michele Kort's Ms. Magazine Blog

Video Credits: Really Useful Media www.usefulmedia.net

The Pen and Brush Artist Member Newsfeed:

Anne Dushanko Dobek - Awarded a fellowship by the New Jersey Council for the Arts

Anne Dushanko Dobek was awarded a fellowship by the New Jersey Council for the Arts. Anne will be continuing her "Promises Promises" project and work on a folio of related prints. "Promises Promises" was exhibited at The Pen and Brush in 2009.

For More information on the New Jersey Council for the Arts awards visit http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/02/nj_arts_council_awards_nearly.html

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Ellen Peckham - Solo Show, "Continuum"

March 2 - April 14, 2012

Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm

Dalet Gallery, Philadelphia, PA / Visit www.daletart.com for more info.

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Paula Caplan has won the 2011 American Publishers Award

Paula Caplan’s When Johnny and Jane Come Marching Home has won the 2011 American Publishers Award for Professional and Scholarly Excellence (PROSE Award) in the Psychology category. The PROSE Awards are presented by the Professional and Scholarly Publishing (PSP) Division of the Association of American Publishers (AAP) and annually recognize the very best in professional and scholarly publishing by bringing attention to distinguished books, journals, and electronic content in over 40 categories. Judged by peer publishers, librarians, and medical professionals since 1976, the PROSE Awards are extraordinary for their breadth and depth.

For more info. visit http://www.proseawards.com/current-winners.html

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Wilhelmina Obatola Grant is part of a group show: Transformation & Triumph! Abreast Cancer Awareness Art Exhibition by SISTAAH, Inc. and Celebrating Life Foundation

January 14th - February 11th, 2012

Opening Reception: Sat. 1/14/12 - Closing Reception: Sun. Sat. 2/11/12

C.L.O.T.H. (Community League of the Heights) / 2113B Amsterdam Avenue at 165th St. NYC 10032

For more info. visit www.SISTAAH.org or call (212)926-3517

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