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 May 2006 Back to Table of Contents Back to Archives Main Page Section: Feature Pictures in Search of a Home By Robert Hirsch
Robert Hirsch: What is CEPA? Lawrence Brose: CEPA Gallery is an internationally recognized art center with nine galleries, a public-access darkroom and a computer-imaging facility. Since 1972, CEPA has brought to WNY exhibitions of contemporary photography, artists commissioned to produce new work, and traditional and digital photography education for all ages. Changing exhibits, multi-media public art, and state-of-the-art facilities create a vibrant presence in Buffalo’s historic Market Arcade. RH: How does CEPA serve Western New York? LB: CEPA supports working artists, designs technical training programs for youth and adults, and brings quality shows to local sites. It is the only center for contemporary photography in Western New York and one of the largest in the nation. RH: What is CEPA’s auction history? LB: CEPA’s auction is a professionally run, biennial event and our major fundraiser. This will be CEPA’s eighth auction — our first was in 1992. Artists donate their work to the CEPA auction in support of CEPA’s service to the community.
LB: A variety of people from those just starting to collect art to seasoned art collectors. Also, since it’s a benefit, people attend because they believe in the quality of CEPA’s work. RH: Who are the donating artists? LB: This year we have a number of new artists including Spencer Tunick (maker of the photograph of the nude people in Buffalo’s Central Terminal), Carolee Schneemann, Janaina Tschape, Carl Chiarenza, Carlos Nisita, Dennis DeHart (new photography professor at Buffalo State), and Dan Hart (Executive Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic.) We also have wonderful works by William Wegman, Barbara Ess, Milton Rogovin, Ellen Carey, Jerry Uelsmann, Tomie Arai, Juan Perdiguero, Marion Faller and John Pfahl. There are a number of artists from this region who donate as well. These include George K. Arthur (former president of the Buffalo Common Council), Brendan Bannon, Stanford Lipsey (publisher of the Buffalo News), Gerald Mead, Gary Nickard, Nancy Parisi, Joseph Piccillo, Joseph Scheer and Peter Stephens. RH: How can I learn about the artwork?
RH: What should beginning collectors consider? LB: We suggest that people starting out acquire works they enjoy and would like to live with. With photography-based works from dozens of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists you are sure to find the right piece to start a collection. RH: What about those who are already collectors? LB: That depends on the goals of the collectors. There are some vintage works this year such as Augustus Thibaudeau, Percy F. Murray, and Howard Beach, as well as great pieces by artists of Western New York such as the late Hollis Frampton. There are some very notable artists, such as Ellen Carey, Patrick Nagatani, John Pfahl, Milton Rogovin, Peter Stephens, Jerry Uelsmann, and William Wegman, who have donated signature works that I’m sure the seasoned collectors will hone in on. RH: Who will conduct the auction and how does the auction work? LB: CEPA’s auction is the only professionally run art auction in the region. Stephen Perloff, founder and editor of The Photo Review, a critical journal of international scope published since 1976, and editor of The Photograph Collector, the leading source on the photography art market will conduct the auction (www.photoreview.org). The auction is conducted in manner similar to that of the New York auction houses such as Christie’s. We encourage people to register in advance, and on auction night you are assigned a paddle number and then you watch the live action unfold and participate by bidding as work it becomes available. RH: How can I purchase an artwork if I am unable to attend?
RH: What is the price range? LB: Prices go from around $100 up to $8,500. RH: What is the time and date for the auction and preview? LB:The date of the live auction has been changed to Saturday, May 13, 2006. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the auction starts at 7 p.m. sharp! The preview exhibition of all auction works can be seen right up until auction night. RH: Are all the facilities handicapped accessible? LB:Yes. RH: And parking? LB: Park on Washington Street or for $2 you can park in the M&T parking lot directly across from the Washington Street entrance to the Market Arcade. RH: Where can I get details? LB: You can call the CEPA weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 856-2717 or visit www.cepagallery.com. back to top back to table of contents Current Issue | About Forever Young | Where to Find | Advertise | Our Advertisers | Community Calendar | Contest | Clubs | Contact Us | Archives | Home |
