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Ruling for Artists--A federal judge has ruled that street artists in New York City who display their works for sale in parks or on sidewalks do not require permits. The city, which in 1998 tried to begin regulating street artists, intends to appeal the ruling.

Stamps Released--The U.S. Postal Service has released two new commemorative stamps. The new American Treasures series was introduced when reproductions of four Amish quilts were commemorated on a pane of twenty 34-cent stamps "to honor a uniquely American art form." Nappanee artist Jeff Stillson designed a special pictorial cancellation. Also, actress Lucille Ball has been honored with the issuance of a new commemorative postage stamp based on a circa 1955 black and white photo. Derry Noyes was designer and art director for both stamps.

Art "To Go"--Art educator Ken Whyte of Saugerties, N.Y., has found a unique way to bring art to the people: a converted 24-foot bread delivery truck with lighting, carpet, and 40 feet of show space. When available, Whyte's "ArtVanGo" will be rented out to artists.

Exhibitions:

National Arboretum, New York, NY -- Asian Accent: Botanical Art on Silk is a unique juried exhibition of framed artwork and banners by members of Silk Painters International, Inc., which interprets botanical motifs on lustrous silk using brilliant dyes. Through Sept. 30.

Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA -- The Chromatic Eye: New York Paintings and Prints from the 1960's is an exhibition devoted to the vitality and energy of the Post-Abstract Expressionist movement that developed in NYC during the 1960's. The exhibit celebrates 45 paintings and prints created by Helen Frankenthaler, Ellsworth Kelly, Kenneth Noland and Frank Stella. Through October 22.

National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC -- Jasper Johns: Prints from Four Decades focuses on Johns' printmaking, with works from 1960 through 2000. All of the print processes Johns has explored are represented alongside related embossings and lead reliefs. Numerous recent acquisitions, both special proofs of early prints and several of Johns' most recent works, are featured. Through October 7. Travels to Chicago and then Giverny.

New Orleans Museum of Art, LA -- Marc Chagall from New Orleans Collections celebrates NOMA's acquisition of two major works by the artist: "The White Lilacs" and "The Fables of La Fontaine." Other paintings, drawings, and prints are on loan from private collections. Through October 28.

Albany, New York -- Sculpture in the Streets features 20 life-size bronze sculptures by world-renowned artist J. Seward Johnson Jr. This public art show is designed as a walking tour through downtown Albany's historic district. Through mid-September.

September Birthdays:
12    Ben Shahn
16    Jean Arp
21    Hans Hartung
23    Paul Delvaux

Copyright ARTtalk Vol. 11 No. 11 -- September 2001