Franklin 54 Gallery + Projects: SHARON BARTEL-CLEMENTS: The Nature of Things

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

SHARON BARTEL-CLEMENTS: The Nature of Things

A solo exhibition of new paintings & sculptural objects
November 8th - December 17th
Reception: Nov. 10th, 6-8p

In the Project Space:
ELISA PRITZKER
Naturalia
Nov. 10th-17th, in conjunction with Latin American Cultural Week
Franklin 54 Gallery is a proud participant in the 6th Annual Latin American Cultural Week, produced by PAMAR
www.lacw.net for more info

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Coming March 7, 8, 9th - AAF 2008 Collectors Private Night Preview of Franklin 54's participating artists: Sharon Bartel-Clements, Elaine Defibaugh, Laura Duggan, Edward Evans, Sharon Florin and Elisa Pritzker
2007 - Collectors Preview, Introducing New Work by Jim Loparo & Aldo Bertolini
2007 - Art Auction to benefit Equality Now - www.equalitynow.org
2006 - A Night in Gotham Benefit for the Gotham Stage Company