Jonathan
Ferrara & Matthew Showman
continue to bring unique art, culture, and opportunities to markets
worldwide
NEW
ORLEANS, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrara
Showman Gallery*, formerly known as Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, a cornerstone of the
Prospect art community in New
Orleans, proudly announces exhibitions, including the highly
anticipated 28th Annual "No Dead Artists," currently on
view, and a Ruth Owens showcase later this month. These exhibitions
highlight the gallery's ongoing commitment to innovative artistic
expression and historic contributions to the Prospect mission of
bringing new art to an old city and ensuring that it graces homes,
institutions, and communities throughout the world.
*Jonathan Ferrara created a
prominent hub for contemporary art when he opened his eponymous
gallery 27 years ago, and with the addition of Matthew Showman in 2011, this dynamic
partnership has been building towards a new chapter and a
new name. Now, together as co-owners of Ferrara Showman Gallery,
they remain committed to continuing to develop new artists, further
the careers of the gallery's established artists, and present new
and exciting thought-provoking exhibitions.
28th Annual No Dead Artists Exhibition
For the 2024 iteration of this international juried exhibition
of contemporary art now in its 28th year, seventeen artists from
across the United States, as well
as Australia, Germany, India, Iran,
Japan, Nigeria, and South
Africa were selected by a renowned jury from over 500
submissions by artists worldwide. The exhibition is on view through
19 October. The second final reception will be held on Saturday
5 October 5-9PM in conjunction
with the Arts District of New
Orleans special charity event - Art Beyond Arts' Sake
celebrating the opening of the art season in New Orleans Art for Art's Sake.
Upcoming Ruth Owens Exhibition
Continuing its legacy as the longest-running, citywide
contemporary art triennial, Prospect.6: the future is
present, the harbinger is home will feature the work of 49
artists spanning approximately 20 venues and unconventional
spaces. Curated by The Susan Brennan Co-Artistic Directors
Miranda Lash and Ebony G. Patterson, the vast majority of the
works on view will be newly commissioned, with an emphasis on
large-scale and ambitious installations in both galleries and
public spaces.
Prospect 6 featured artist, Ruth Owens will have new paintings
on view at the Ferrara Showman Gallery in conjunction with the
artist's feature in Prospect 6. "First Saturdays" Opening
Receptions - 2 November + 7 December
5-9 PM on view October 25 –
December 7, 2024.
Ferrara Showman Gallery invites art enthusiasts, collectors, and
the community to experience these transformative exhibitions. Join
us for the opening receptions and engage with the artists,
curators, and fellow art lovers and connoisseurs. Stay tuned for
additional details on programming and special events surrounding
these exhibitions.
For more information about the Ferrara Showman Gallery, "No Dead
Artists," and the Ruth Owens exhibition, please visit our website
at www.ferrarashowman.com/ or contact Matthew Showman at
matthew@ferrarashowman.com
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