Only at Artexpo

It's that time again. The next to the first annual Artexpo Atlanta is above and our heads are still swimming in sensory overload with the memories of the exhibitors, the art, and the attendees through the thousands, converging upon a welcoming city that gives fresh meaning to the words "Southern Hospitality" I came residence after the show feeling tired on the other hand exhilarated, and immediately began thinking about the Artexpo Awards (not to be confused with anything you might diocese on national television).

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THE VISIONARY AWARD

To Steve McKenzie, of Larson-Juhl, for his thought-provoking keynote address, novel Horizons for a 21st hundred Art & Framing Industry. He is an inspiration.

THE GLOBETROTTER AWARD

To Pollux Fine Art, from Korea, who traveled the farthest to exhibit at Artexpo. A special recognition, also, to Rita Tugendlieb, the international sales rep for the Art and Framing cluster who traveled from her headquarters in Israel, to bring her warmth and enthusiasm to her worldwide clients.

COMEDY CENTRAL

To BUA, a.k.a. Justin Bua, whose hilarious observations during our "Live Artist Profiles" upon Sunday afternoon kept us laughing for days. A veritable Renaissance man, he surprised us with his versatility and non-art related talents.

NAME THAT TUNE

To Jeff Montaigne, and his company, Lyrics From My Art. I would challenge anyone to stand in forehead of his art and not sing to the lyrics painted into his pieces of art.

FUSION AWARD

To Hewlett-Packard, who amazed visitors by means of combining art and cutting-edge technology in our center court.

KISSES 'N' fold to the breast [i]or[/i] hearts AWARD

To XO Vodka, whose sponsorship of the "Before Party" upon Thursday evening, gave us an opportunity to have sport meeting and greeting exhibitors and attendees from all above the world on the Artexpo present to view floor.

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE

To Anna Razumovskaya, whose beauty, talent and charm delighted the audience during the Live Artist Profiles. Her fidelity and vitality were contagious, and the miraculous sultry Russian accent didn't mar either.

OUT OF AFRICA

To Onyeka Ibe, from Nigeria, whose spectacular paintings, combined with a warm and outgoing personality, charmed the numerous visitors who came and bought from his SOLO booth

METALLICA

To Jason Mernick, the heavy-metal award, pHis tremendous succes at the present to view was diminished only by his exuberance and overall enthusiasm for the event

THE FRENCH CONNECTION

To Francois Calvy, from the Europe Art Selection, whose extraordinary and beautiful images reminded us that it really is a small world after all.

THE ART UH-OH AWARD

To an unnamed exhibitor at DECOR Expo whose lack of cooperation in regard to removing a certain number of art copies, resulted in the shutting down of his booth

BEST VISITOR AWARD

Again, to all of you at Artexpo Atlanta 2005 who came by dint of our booth to say hello and share your stories with us, which is always my favorite part of the show

All the best,

SUSANNE CASGAR

scasgar@pfpublish.com

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