VFA News updates/ 2011 CALENDAR

VFA News Update:

In the April 2011 issue of Buffalo Spree there is a great article about VANOVER FINE ARTS... Check it out!

We also have two New VFA Board Members
Todd Treat, Artist and Owner of T2 Printing, Buffalo, NY
Stephanie Robb, Artist and Co-Owner of Wild Things, Buffalo, NY

We are very honored and proud to have Todd and Stephanie on our board!

Coming soon to VFA, Framing and matting service and also scanning and archival printing service available.

VFA has some great shows coming from local and non local artist for 2011 and some special gallery events.

Currently showing: 'Random Acts of Art' New works by Richard VanOver

Next Opening Reception is Buffalo's own Nancy Parisi, 'Lost In It' Photographs and Drawings. Friday, May 13th (note the new date for her show, this is a Friday opening)

We have a couple HUGE Special Events featuring some of my friends from Cali.

Coming May 11th the Great So-Cal punk band FACE TO FACE. Meet the band in person at
in- gallery signing at VFA.
Then go see them play live at the Town Ballroom, 681 Main St - Buffalo, NY 14202.
Tickets are on sale now at ticket outlets!
FACE TO FACE is on Tour for their upcoming CD 'Laugh Now....Laugh Later' Available May 17th!



Coming in October, Dean Haglund, best know for his character Langley from the 'X-Files' and the spin off show 'Lone Gunmen'. Dean will be screening his new Documentary 'The Truth is Out There' Directed by Phil Leirness, after Q&A and a live podcast for his weekly show the Chillpak Hollywood Hour.
Along with his film and comedic work Dean is an avid painter. If you can't make the screening and Q&A, come join Dean and us at his Opening Reception 'The Art of Dean Haglund' Oct. 8th 6-10pm.
Stay tuned for Screening dates and times.



Hope to see you there!

'Random Acts of Art' Opening Reception 2

Caught on film starving artists Nancy Parisi feasting on some 'Tree Meat' well Todd Treat and Stephanie Robb preparing to dig in to the 'Tree Meat' roast. Mmmmmm, Mmm! high in fiber and delicious too, but quite pricey! Cooked to perfection by Art Chef Richard VanOver.

'Random Acts of Art' Opening Reception

Another successful opening at VANOVER FINE ARTS! Thank you to everyone that came out!
It was great see new and familiar faces in the crowd! Thanks for your continued support!
If you couldn't make it out for the opening the show is up until April 2nd.

Gallery News:

VFA Annual Memberships are now available for pre-order .
There are 4 levels of memberships available



You will be able to pre-order only at the gallery.
The cards are at the printers and once we receive them we will contact you that your card is ready for pick up or we can mail it to you. You can contact us with questions about the membership via info@vanoverfinearts.com

Gallery Summer hours starting this Wed the 9th will be Wed-Fri. 10am - 7 pm Sat. 11am -7pm and by appointment and stop and checkout our gallery store.


Below are some images from the opening night and of the general show layout.

'RANDOM ACTS OF ART'

Artist Richard VanOver - Short Bio

Richard is presently, Director and Curator for his Non Profit Gallery VANOVER FINE ARTS, INC., which opened Nov 2010 in Springville, NY. He is a full time artist and occasionally works freelances as a sculptor.

2006 Richard partnered with Ben Goresky to start Vinyl Toy Network (VTN) an Annual Designer Vinyl Convention in Pasadena, CA.

After his several years in the entertainment industry as a special effects and Toy sculptor, Richard opened Wheaty Wheat Studios, in Los Angeles, CA, a toy prototyping company and well known producer of Designer Vinyl Art Toys, along with life size and larger than life theater/store displays, such as Kung Fu Panda and Spiderman.

Richard ran the company from its inception in 2001 until it’s close in 2009. He produced Designer Vinyl Toys for and worked with well-known Artists such as John Kricfalusi, Scott Campbell, Joe Ledbetter, Katie Olivas, Christopher Lee and Andrew Bell.

Richard’s products and personal pieces have been featured in many Art book, magazine publications Dot Dot Dash, I am Plastic, MTV Toys - New Designs from the Art Revolution, Full Vinyl and Clutter magazine to name a few, as well as TV shows, music videos and DVD’s.

1999 Richard worked for Gentle Giant Studios in Los Angeles, CA a toy prototyping company, as a sculptor. He quickly became a Lead Toy sculptor/Senior Image Archives Controller/ Department Head of life size projects) for the company. Creating the full size version of Sully and Mike from Monsters Inc. for theaters and Toy R Us stores. Richard along with the owner of Gentle Giant Studios present a set of the full size figures to Pixar Studio in Emeryville, CA.

In 1998 Richard was hired by Disney Imagineering as a sculptor, he soon became a lead sculptor working on featured sculptures for Port Discovery and Indiana Jones Tokyo, Disney and several Disneyland featured sculptures.

In between jobs Richard worked as a freelance sculptor, Sculpting 13’ Ark doors for Stephen S. Wise Temple Los Angles, CA and a Greek Relief 8’ x 5’ Greek relief bronze for Barbra Streisand’s mantle.

He also worked as a special effects sculptor on such movies as Blade, Dogma, Three Kings and Stir of Echoes. Working for Doug White and Tony Gardner. He also worked on countless commercials at this time

In 1996 Richard Moved to California where he became involved in sculpting large pieces for theme parks at Lexington Scenery and Props. He was a lead life size and over sized sculptor.

In 1995 Richard was the curator for a show called ‘Horsehead A Celebration of

Sculpture’ that featured local Cleveland and Seattle based artists.

During college Richard and fellow CIA students founded the guerilla art group ART WITHOUT WALLS, Cleveland, which curated group shows throughout Ohio, PA and NY.

Richard was educated at Cleveland Institute of Art, as a Fine Arts painter. Well attending CIA Richard studied painting under Op Art pioneer, Julian Stanczak. Richard also attended Video Symphony studying 3D modeling and animation and Glendale Community College where he studied 2D Animation under animation master Fred Crippen.

Richard’s most recent art shows:

2009 The Custom Yoka Show Pasadena, CA (traveled the around the US)

2008 Gwin Custom Show -Long Beach, CA

2008 Elements Custom Show - LA, CA

2006 Sneaker Pimps Show Aerosol Warfare, Houston, TX

2006 BB Birdy Custom show – Munky King, LA, CA

2005 MADL 2K5 Show (Curator and artist) LA, CA

VFA 2011 Calendar

Hi All,

Here is the upcoming VFA calendar and
Always more in the works.....

March 5, 2011 - 'Random Acts of Art'
New work by Richard VanOver


'Poser 1' (Sculpture- recycled oak flooring - 9'x8') and 'Crow In Your Heart' (Painting-mixed medium on plywood - 4'x6')

'Princess' (Digital Photograph)

Artist Reception: March 5, 2011 6-10 pm ( Artist will be present/open to the public)
Exhibition: March 5 - April 2, 2011


May 7, 2011 - 'Lost In It' Photographs and Drawings by Nancy Parisi


'Double Petal Arch' and 'Red Licorice Hands'

Artist Reception: May 7, 2011 6-10pm (Artist will be present/open to the public)
Exhibition: May 7 -June 4, 2011

More info about the artist visit: www.nancyjparisi.com


July 8th 2011 - (Show title to be announced) Paintings by International Artist Joanna Cutri (from Bali)


'Lucky 13' and 'Waking Up To The Space Between'

Artist Reception: July 8, 2011 6-10pm (Artist will be present/open to the public)
Exhibition: July 8 - August 6 , 2011

For more info about the artist please visit: www.joannacutri.com


September 2, 2011 - (Show title to be announced) Collaborative Furniture work by Andy Chambers and Richard Federowicz


Tree Console


Coffee Table with Side Table

Artist Reception: September 2, 2011 6-10pm (Artist will be present/open to the public)
Exhibition: Sept 2 - October 1 , 2011

For more info about the artists please visit: Andy Chambers - www.arcironcreations.com
Richard Federowicz - www.againstthegrainstudio.com

See you soon!
Richard VanOver
Director/ Curator VFA

THE NEW YEAR STARTS IN MARCH!

Hi All,

Sorry for the delay in postings but, I've been busy in my studio.

Currently VFA is closed for some minor changes.

We will resuming our show schedule March 4th with 'RANDOM ACTS OF ART' New works by Richard VanOver.

Artist Reception March 4, 2011 6pm -10pm.
Exhibition March 4 - April 3, 2011.




We have some really great shows lined up for this year with local artists and international artists.

There is allot happening this year at VFA, For all you artists out there, we will be starting Life Drawing classes and also introducing Workshops this year. More info will be coming.

Our gallery store will also be opening with gift ideas for the artist and art lover alike.
We will be posting hours as soon as we have the store in order. Hopefully very soon!

Last but not least, this year VFA Memberships will be available, VFA Members will receive discounts on purchases in the gallery and store as well as off life drawing classes and workshops. There will also be special offers available to members only, through out the year.
Stay tuned for more info!

Remember Mark your Calendars March 4th kicks off the New Year at VANOVER FINE ARTS.

"Get Your Art On!"

Back to the studio for me!
Thanks and we look forward to see everyone this year!
Richard VanOver

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND HESS SHOW EXTENDED!

If you are an art lover and haven't had a chance to see Derek's work.... your in luck, the 'OF FISH AND FOWL' exhibition has been extended. We knows it's hard to get out this way with old man winter setting in.... but if you are heading to Ellicottville area to ski, Check us out we are not to far off the trail, just exit at Springville and head straight down Rt39 until you hit our beautiful historic downtown.

We are about 1/2 mile, straight through the intersection, from the 219 exit!!!

It would be a shame to miss this exhibition, when it is so close!
There are still a few Giclee' prints and originals available! We accept major credit cards and have a payment plan to help you get the Art you love!

This will be a great weekend to Explore Springville, we have Dinning, Boutiques, Antiques and Galleries! So Stop, Shop and Dine on Rt 39!
We'd love to see you here!