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I am the CEO of Authentic Contemporary Art, a fine art advisory and curatorial service based in the Washington, DC area.
Authentic Contemporary Art was founded in 2005 and now serves as an alternative source for emerging and contemporary art. Based in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area, Authentic Contemporary Art (ACA) provides emerging contemporary artists a unique opportunity to show their work in alternative site exhibitions and through a juried online art gallery.
ACA also provides opportunities for individuals who are interested in visual art to learn more about collecting and conserving art through workshops, gallery visits and special events. ACA partners with a variety of art and interior design professionals and organizations to present contemporary art that is accessible and affordable to the novice collector and attractive to established art connoisseurs.
VISUAL ARTIST
As a self-taught artist, my creations are a response to a variety of visual stimuli, whether it is a pattern on African motif or the wonderful works of Mother Nature.
I am influenced by the spiritual world, especially representations of beliefs and customs in a variety of cultures. I also use art to respond to universal issues that affect those most vulnerable in society, whether it affects children, the elderly or those on the lower end of the socio-economic latter.
I choose the appropriate medium, whether painting, mixed media, collage, or photograpy from the “visions” which guide me in during the creative process. They serve as my tools for bringing my "visions" into reality
Sharon Burton's Blog
"Think Twice Before Buying"
Why are individuals of means, often extraordinarily savvy in their other financial dealings, so vulnerable when it comes to the acquisition of art? What is it about art that causes buyers to take such leaps of faith, often only to discover that simple research could have easily uncovered any snags or malfeasance?
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Posted on August 23, 2009 at 8:27am —
Fab Five Friday: Top 5 Things that have Inspired Me Creatively This Week
Sunkissed earringsPosted on August 21, 2009 at 4:25am —
Transformations - New Directions in Black Art
The past year has witnessed an unprecedented series of social, political and economic events that have thrust the role of the arts into a new arena of definition and agency.… Continue
Posted on August 18, 2009 at 1:48pm —
U.S. Education Secretary Affirms Value of Arts Education
… ContinueAs you may have seen, yesterday
Posted on August 15, 2009 at 5:25am —
Fab Five Friday: Top 5 Things that have Inspired Me Creatively This Week
1. Maya Freelon Asante. I had the opportunity to view Maya Freelon Asante's artwork at the Reginald Lewis Museum in Baltimore, Maryland last Friday. The video above discusses a recent exhibition at another location earlier this year with some of the same wor
Posted on August 14, 2009 at 4:54am —
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The Phenomenal Women Group, Inc. is a partner in SISTERHOOD DAY at Madison Square Garden!!
This event is for all women across all organizations to come together, network, and share in the embodiment of Sisterhood.
Come join WNBA Legend Kym Hampton at a glorious day of female networking. Hear powerful words of wisdom and sisterly advice from the Executive Director of the Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now Inc. (FFAWN). Enjoy a spirited basketball game and cheer on the NY Liberty.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now. Inc (FFAWN). For more information about FFAWN, visit www.FFAWN.org.
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When: Sunday, September 13, 2009
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM (Fab Networking Event)
4:00PM – 6:0PM (The Game)
Where: Madison Square Garden
2 Penn Plaza
New York, NY
Cost: $40.00 includes networking event, game and donation to FFAWN
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