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  THREE-VENUE NATIONAL TOUR Begins June 3, 2012, at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.   The American Federation of Arts (AFA) is pleased to announce the three-venue tour of Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: The Treasures of Kenwood House, London, commencing at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, on June 3, 2012. An exhibition of forty-eight masterpieces, this will be the first tour of this important group of works from the Iveagh Bequest and will provide a unique opportunity to see ...

New York (December 13, 2011) – The American Federation of Arts (AFA) is pleased to announce that Pauline Willis has been named its next Director. During her nine years with the organization, Ms. Willis has gained a broad knowledge of the AFA, as Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Director and, most recently, as Chief Operating Officer. She has had extensive experience with the development of exhibitions, fundraising, and general management and has demonstrated both strong leadership skills ...

David Salle To Speak at ArtTalks—AFA’s Lecture Series  Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 6:30 p.m., at Christie’s The American Federation of Arts (AFA) is pleased to announce that artist David Salle is the second speaker in the 2010/11 ArtTalks series, to be held at Christie’s on Tuesday, November 16, at 6:30 p.m. Following Salle’s lecture, audience members are invited to participate in a question-and-answer session and a wine reception. About David Salle: One of the most important painters to ...

  At the March 16, 2010, meeting of the Board of Trustees of the American Federation of Arts (AFA), Thomas P. Campbell was elected a trustee. “The AFA has enjoyed a long and extremely fruitful relationship with The Metropolitan Museum of Art,” said AFA Director George G. King, “and we are delighted that Tom will be carrying on the tradition of representing the Metropolitan on the AFA Board. I know that with his talent and wisdom he will be a great asset in assisting the AFA with ...

The American Federation of Arts (AFA) is pleased to announce artist Ghada Amer as the next featured speaker in its 2009/10 ArtTalks series. Following the lecture, audience members are invited to participate in a question-and-answer session and a wine reception.   About Ghada Amer: Amer is best known for her stitched canvases with dangling threads, many of them with erotic motifs, but she is in fact a multimedia artist with a remarkable range of talents. Her paintings, photographs, ...

The American Federation of Arts (AFA) is pleased to announce artist April Gornik as the next featured speaker in its 2009/10 ArtTalks series. Following the lecture, audience members are invited to participate in a question-and-answer session and a wine reception hosted by Christie’s.  In-kind support for ArtTalks is provided by Christie’s About April Gornik: A painter renowned for her virtuosity, Gornik has earned a reputation as a contemporary American successor to J.M.W. Turner with her ...

  The American Federation of Arts (AFA) is pleased to announce artist Philip-Lorca diCorcia as the first featured speaker in its 2009/10 ArtTalks series. Following the lecture, audience members are invited to participate in a question-and-answer session and a wine reception hosted by Christie’s. Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. at Christie’s In-kind support for ArtTalks is provided by Christie’s About Philip-Lorca diCorcia: Philip-Lorca diCorcia (b. 1951) is known for his ...