Art! Vancouver 2015 Artist Success Stories; Taisha Teal; Art! Vancouver 2016

    VANCOUVER, BC, April 06, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Art! Vancouver 2016, a Vancouver-based international art fair set for May 26 - 29, 2016, is anticipated to be a spectacular event, as it follows the success of the inaugural Art! Vancouver exhibition in May 2015.

Along with a number of artists and galleries returning for their 2nd year, the event will also feature several new exhibitors visiting from throughout the globe looking to connect with local and international art-lovers alike.

With the success of Art! Vancouver 2015, followed the prosperity of the event's exhibitors. Some of the most interesting success stories came from exhibiting independent artists, who developed key relationships and partnerships with recognized gallery representatives and art collectors that attended.

A great example of Art! Vancouver's influence on our exhibitors is returning artist Taisha Teal, known for her eclectic "Pop Icon" series exhibited at last year's fair. She was recently commissioned as 1 of 10 vibrant artists by Burt's Bees Canada. Discovered through the Art! Vancouver website, Taisha Teal collaborated with the natural care company, creating an original piece of art using their 100% natural color-rich product in honor of their new product line set to launch this April 2016. She has also been approached by galleries for representation, who also found her through Art! Vancouver.

Other artists who have experienced career development from their participation in Art! Vancouver include Charles Gitnick and Andres Dorigo. Glitnick, a 13-year old American artist, who was scouted at Art! Vancouver by a Montreal gallery. The gallery then invited Gitnick to exhibit at Art Manoco, where he was picked up by a gallery in Zurich, Switzerland for representation. Dorigo, an Argentinian artist, was spotted by a prominent collector, who not only purchased Dorigo's work, but also hired him to live in their home in Hawaii to paint at Dorigo's leisure. Through this connection, Dorigo's work will be displayed in New York, Australia, and Hawaii in the coming year.

These are just a few great examples of success stories from Art! Vancouver 2015, and with the 2016 event in the horizon, further success stories are likely to come from Vancouver's premiere international art exhibition.

Exhibit at Art! Vancouver 2016 to enhance your career as an artist, or attend to experience a first-class art event and purchase wonderful artworks by artists from Canada and around the world.

About Art! Vancouver

Art! Vancouver is Western Canada's only international fine arts fair and features local and international artists and galleries. The fair includes a diverse collection of exhibitors, along with an Opening Night Gala runway show and an extensive speaker series. Art! Vancouver was founded by Director Lisa Wolfin, an accomplished artist and curator, with its inaugural fair in 2015. The event attracts international visitors with a genuine passion for art, including a range of influential, creative and sophisticated professionals.

Art! Vancouver 2016 is presented by DeSerres, Canada's leader in art, craft and DIY hobby supplies. DeSerres has been the presenting sponsor of Art! Vancouver since its inception in 2015. DeSerres has a rich history of supporting artists and creativity throughout Canada. To find out more about Art! Vancouver's partners and sponsors please visit: http://www.artvancouver.net/partners/

For more information visit: http://www.artvancouver.net/

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