III Edition of Venezuela Art Fair Delivers Impressive Turnout
Venezuela Art Fair Emerges as a Cultural Exchange Hub, Fostering Inclusivity
Venezuela Art Fair’s III Edition, held from June 8th to 11th, captivated attendees not only with its diverse range of artistic disciplines such as photography, music, painting, cinema, and theater but also with its vibrant and contemporary Venezuelan artistic style.
Venezuela Art Fair (June 2023): The colorful display of art, cultural exchange, inclusivity, and the opportunity to experience a wide range of artistic expressions, including photography, music, painting, cinema, theater, and more, left over 600 attendees captivated at the III Edition of Venezuela Art Fair, held in New York from June 8th to 11th.
Art enthusiasts flocked to the One Art Space – TriBeCa located at 23 Warren Street NY 10007, from the opening day of the fair, throughout the following days of the event with its extensive and captivating Venezuelan-style agenda, until its grand closing as a multicultural event of export-quality.
Alexandra Álvarez, director of Venezuela Art Fair, and Yuri Uzcátegui, co-producer, expressed their satisfaction not only with the inclusion of digital art platforms featuring multiple Hispanic artists and Venezuelan residents from their home country but also with the active participation of artists with disabilities in both the virtual art exhibition and short film showcase.
Regarding the fulfillment of expectations for this third edition, they mentioned the growth in sponsors, a testament to the trust and support garnered by the event, which, through perseverance and dedication, has gained recognition among art connoisseurs.
Furthermore, the recognition from the public, the participation, and the awards have yielded positive results, with 93.8% of visitors rating their experience as satisfactory. Additionally, five artists residing in Venezuela won the contest to participate virtually, opening doors and opportunities to internationalize their talents.
Renier Casanova, an artist from Caracas, Venezuela, won the competition sponsored by Indie Works and showcased his printed artwork “En Espera del Final” at the gallery, ultimately selling it. This achievement not only provides him with income from abroad but also establishes the fair as a viable source of employment for Venezuelans both inside and outside the country. The artist Elizabeth Chirino, selected by sponsor Indie Works, received a special mention, as did Boris Valero, Maria Fiorella, and Hector Urdaneta, sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
Other highlights from the III Edition of Venezuela Art Fair include the presence of filmmaker Diego Márquez, who traveled from Italy to attend the fair, and artist Carlos Porras, who also made the journey from Venezuela to participate in the event.
The organizers added that the fair attracted visitors from Canada who had heard about the event and traveled specifically to witness it, reflecting the Venezuela Art Fair’s strong reputation. Furthermore, the majority of attendees hailed from New York, followed by visitors from New Jersey, Florida, and various parts of the United States.
Álvarez and Uzcátegui summarized this edition of Venezuela Art Fair as a realization of new opportunities for Venezuelan-style art. They forged new alliances with crypto art platforms, ventured into the world of NFTs, and already began planning the IV Edition of Venezuela Art Fair, which will take place in a larger venue with a special area dedicated to Hispanic artists and a focus on incorporating fashion for the fourth edition.
ARTISTS
*Victoria Morales @juguitodeanana
Flavia Ocando @elartedeflavia
Josix Lozada @josix_design
*Caro @caromoonstar.art
Maria Colmenares @malu_art
Douglas Gil. @douglasgil7art
*Ramón León @ramon3ciclo
Maria Fiorella @shetravelsandpaints
JJ Gonzalez Acosta @artjjdesign
*Roxy Flores @Roxymandalas
*Francisco Hernandez @paintingsbychesco
*Elizabeth Chirinos @elinoutienda
Jose Llavaneras @llavanerasart16
Mariana Paskins @marianapaskins
Marian Gomez @mariansgomez
Boris Valero @borisgesus_
RAFAEL CARABANO @rafaelcarabanofineart
CLARET GARCIA MILANO @claretstudioart
*Patricia calero @patica.lero
*Martin Mendoza @martinmendoza3693
*Hector Urdaneta @urdanetart
David Capiello @david_capielloart
Esteban Monsalve @estebanmonsalveu
Raida Madriz @raidaart
*Renier Casanova @renier_casanova
Jorge King @jorgeking
VIRTUAL
Marianella Antonetti @marianellaantonettiart
Carlos Luis Sánchez Becerra @majenye
Eduardo Olivar @jocedu
Ana Carolina Acevedo @anitacarolinaacevedo
Paola Rios @fairypao__
Milthon Cuevas @artxiety42
Irantzu Venegas @emotionarte2020
Camilo Márquez Roa @cannubal
Jesús Luciani @jesusluciani24
Estefania Nasato @artefania.creacions
Brayan Alexander Uzcategui Olivero @u.oliverobrayan
Billy Spence @billyspenceart
Inés Mercedes Fernández Estevez @kyo_art1
Martha yeseina Uzcátegui Guerra @myfreesoul_for_he
Ruben Fonseca @s.art_rf
*Space Art @spaceart_io
Performance:
Tenor Opening: David Capiello @david_capielloart
Dancer Opening: Joselyn Salomon @joselynesalomondancer
Musician opening: Tambor y Caña @tambornyc
Violinists: Samuel Marchan @samva4
Reina H. @challenges_inlife
Performance Theater: Hector Cabrera @tfainyc
Performance Closing: Julie Garcia @juliegarciamilano
Collaborators:
Up Magazine @up__mag
Sour Mouse @sourmousenyc
Saturno Creative Studios @saturno.creativestudios
The Field @thefieldnyc
TFAI New York City @tfainyc
Polar @cervezapolarny
Yanomami Foundation @yanomamifoundation
CUMEES @juliegarciamilano
Humos NY @humosny
Sophocles Plokamakis – Starts Show @startshows
Rachael N. Clark – Queen Of Hearts @queenofheartsglobal
Irv Ortego @tmjartscollective
Carlos Eduardo Porras @carlosbelart_
Artisan Bakery & Grill @artisanbakeryandgrill
Sponsors
Magic Bakery New York @magic_bakery_ny
Indigo Events @indigoeventsny
Otro Level Print @otrolevel1
Indie Works @indie.works
Always together @alwaystogetherdesigns
NTF Crypto Art Labs @nftcryptod
Craize @gocraize
Liquid Death @liquiddeath
Art, Basel + Beyond @artbaselandbeyond
Blick Art Materials @blickartmaterial
EZ Paella @ezpaella
Casalu @drinkcasalu
STAFF:
Alexandra Alvarez – Director and Producer @alexillustra
Yuri Uzcategui – Co-producer / PR Manager @yuriyurtrika
Zulimar Mendoza – Production Assistant @zulimiau
Karina Freites – PR Representative / Marketing @rubbycobain
Francieli Poleo – Brand Manager @yosoyfrancisdesign
Miler Angulo – Documentary Filmmaker @thecollagemind
Daniel Galue – Logistics @daugustus
Andreina Gómez – Films Curator @andreinagomezfilms
Alfonzo Prieto – New Jersey PR Representative @alfonzoprietov
Press Writer: Irama Flores.
Production: Guaicora Studios LLC @guaicorastudios
