The Andy Warhol Foundation did well in raising well over $17M through auctions that took place at Christie's.  An array of over 300 works were up for the bidding including a certain, "Endangered" print; see the following link: http://nyti.ms/RVKvV2.
 

Thank you to all who travelled from near and afar and participated in and visited the 23rd Annual Open Studio Hartford this weekend!  The coordination of this weekend was masterful (thank you Cynthia and company) The work on display was tremendous!  A special thank you goes out to Gail Holtz and Rob & Kathy Schueler.

Hello art lovers and enthusiasts alike- this weekend is Harford Open Studio weekend, Nov. 10th and 11th from 11am-5pm; see this link: http://cour.at/UhGtuF and see you there!

The authenticity of the work of notable artists has been a very hot and costly matter in the case of one now defunct gallery in N.Y.  How costly?  see the link: http://nyti.ms/PARlB9

Alton S. Toby's birthday is today.  The artist was born in 1914 and from Middletown, CT. and is known for his ultra-photorealistic paintings; see the link:
http://bit.ly/SI2gbG

Very useful data on marketing and selling ones artwork; see link:
http://bit.ly/SvBlwL
more useful data on art licensing; see link:
http://bit.ly/6i6GQ

Happy Birthday Bob Ross! The PBS show host of The Joy of Painting would have been 70 years old today.  Thanks for all the awesome shows and artwork!

In other news...

one version of E. Munch's "The Scream" (most expensive artwork ever sold at an auction- almost $120M) will be on public display in NY. at the MoMA for the next 6 months!  Who doesn't love The Big Apple !?!

Looking forward to the Open Studio Hartford Opening Reception & Group Show "23" on 11/01/12 from 6pm-8pm ... I wonder who will win an award ...