AKAJake Shows & News

Welcome to Jake Beckman, AKA Jake, AKAJake's shows & news  information page.  Here you will find Press Releases, which will include information on upcoming shows and other events.  You will also find information on changes to this web site including new fine art and  abstract acrylic paintings, as well as changes to things like the FAQs or Privacy Policy. Finally you will find recent media coverage and stories about Jake Beckman, AKAJake. 


Press Releases and Upcoming Shows

These are the press releases we've issued.

Jake Showing at Broadway Gallery in New York City
The Biennale Experience Continues September 16-30, 2010

The United States Artists Biennial is a group exhibition project that reunites the U.S participants from the Florence Biennial. The United States Biennial gathers together 50 artists whose work has been shown nationally, and internationally. Creating new global perspectives with their art, each artist will spotlight their work in the epicenter of the art world: New York City. The salon-style exhibition will features 50 artists from all over the world, now based in the United States in a unique and dynamic visual dialogue.

The exhibition runs from September 16-30, 2010 with an opening reception Saturday, September 25, 2010, 3 - 6 PM. The United States Artists Biennial will be on display at Broadway Gallery, in conjunction with several Internet projects, and a print catalog. The exhibit will offer writers and viewers the chance to submit essays and comments on the nature and significance of biennials, fairs and public exposure for new and emerging artists. Featuring over 50 artists with new and old works, of all mediums, The United States Artists Biennial offers a platform for artists, curators, gallerists as well as writers to voice their ideas on the contemporary art world.

For more information, please contact the Broadway Gallery: 473 Broadway, 7th Floor New York, NY 10013
Tel: (212) 274-8993 Email: info@broadwaygallerynyc.com | info@worldartmedia.com 
Website: http://www.broadwaygallerynyc.com/2010/01/the-united-states-artists-biennale/

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Older 2010 News and Closed Events

  • Event Closed - Sunsets on the Plaza: May 6, 2008 Phoenix AZ USA - "Last Sunsets Event of the Spring Season.  Artists from throughout the Valley of the Sun join together to display beautiful, original works of art on the Plaza in the heart of the Gallery District, Downtown Scottsdale. With everything from photographs, paintings, knickknacks, and jewelry; there is something for everyone! While visiting the artists booths, listen to the various sounds of live local music! Enjoy snacks & beverages from the Frigid Frog, Winfield Cafe and others. Stop by Su Vino Winery for a glass of wine or a delicious tasting of wines."
  • Event Closed - Val Vista Lakes Community Market and Street Fair - Jake will be participating in the Val Vista Lakes Community Market and Street Fair Saturday May 8, 2010 9 AM-1 PM. "Join the fun at this Community Event with live music, kids bounce house, face painting, food, live art demos, kids activities and more!" Stop on by, maybe pick up a last minute Mother's Day gift.
  • Event Closed - Flights of Fancy: Primary Colors by Jake Beckman Takes Wing at Sundust Gallery. Come Experience the Art! - Jake's work Primary Colors has been accepted into the Juried Exhibit, Flights of Fancy, at Sundust Gallery at 48 West Main Street, Suite 100, Mesa, AZ USA. Sundust Gallery will host a Grand Opening from 6-9 PM on Friday April 9, 6-9 PM; Sundust Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. The exhibit runs April 9, 2010 to May 9, 2010. "Flights of Fancy: The theme is meant to invoke the creative mind: Imaginative but impractical ideas."
  • Event closed - Sunsets on the Plaza Thursday April 15, 2010 6 PM-10 PM! - "Jake will be premier several new paintings in the Social Media Birds series. Artists from throughout the Valley of the Sun join together to display beautiful, original works of art on the Plaza in the heart of the Gallery District, Downtown Scottsdale. With everything from photographs, paintings, knickknacks, and jewelry; there is something for everyone! While visiting the artists booths, listen to the various sounds of live local music! Enjoy snacks & beverages from the Frigid Frog, Winfield Cafe and others. Stop by Su Vino Winery for a glass of wine or a delicious tasting of wines."
  • Event closed - Jake is Participating in the Sunnyslope Artwalk The Best Local Art & Live Music Saturday April 10th from 5 PM-10PM! "Join us at a variety of venues along the east side of Central Avenue, beginning at Sunnyslope Village Center at Central and Dunlap avenues, heading south toward the canal. Come see what the creative artists of Sunnyslope and the Valley have to offer. You'll find jewelry, fine art, photography, wood sculptures and so much more. The event will also feature talented local musicians - a fun-filled evening for the family!" - Neighbor to Neighbor Spring 2010 Issue NEW!   See Pictures of the event!
  • Jake Beckman is participating in Sunsets on the Plaza artisan market third Thursdays: March 18, 2010, April 15, 2010, and May 20, 2010. The market is open from 6-10 PM.  Free Admission. Free parking.  Enjoy an enchanting evening filled with live entertainment, art, and wine tasting at the Su Vino Winery.
  • Phoenix, AZ USA February 22, 2010 Come Experience the Art! in old town Scottsdale AZ.  Jake Beckman is participating 6th Annual Festival Artwalk Thursday: March 11, 2010. The art walk is a prelude to the Scottsdale Arts Festival.  Free Admission, free parking, open from 6-10 PM.  Enjoy an enchanting evening filled with live entertainment and art demos and more.
  • Jake Beckman is participating in Sunsets on the Plaza artisan market third Thursdays: February 18, 2010, make up event one week later rained out too. The market is open from 6-10 PM.  Enjoy an enchanting evening filled with live entertainment, art, and wine tasting at the Su Vino Winery. NEW!  See pictures of the event!
  • NEW! - See New Art from Jake in the PopCult Gallery and the Abstract Gallery
  • Event Rained Out - Jake Beckman is participating in Sunsets on the Plaza artisan market third Thursdays: January 20, 2010, make up event one week later rained out too. The market is open from 6-10 PM.  Enjoy an enchanting evening filled with live entertainment, art, and wine tasting at the Su Vino Winery.
  • NEW! - See New Art from Jake in the PopCult Gallery, Magical Realism Gallery, and the Abstract Gallery.  Also new items posted in XmasDementia, in AKAJakeGifts via Cafe Press, and changes to fine art prints by Jake too. 

2009 Shows & News Archive


Web Changes

Remodeled AKAJakePrints & AKAJakeArt for readability: changed from reverse type and 90% gray background to black type and 10% gray background. 6/1/2010
   
Removed Make Offer option. 3/30/2010.
   
Complete overhaul of website.
Upgraded old website from MS FrontPage Themes to current Cascading Style Sheet Standards.  
   
Changes made to Privacy Policy
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Recent Media Coverage of AKAJake

  • "Jake Beckman Heading to Italy!", Artisan Markets AZ Newsletter, October 2009
  • Bel Art Award, Bel Art Excellence Award, mz.webring.com, February 2008
  • Phoenix Artist Jake Beckman is "Scratching, Scribbling, Painting, and Coloring" her Way Through Life by David Charles, Newsletter of the Fine Art Registry Vol 1 Issue 5, September 29, 2006
  • A Big Thank You, Kachina Country Day School, March 2006
  • 2nd Annual ASU Herberger Art Walk Puts Spotlight on Alumni Artists, Herberger College of Fine Arts News, October 20, 2004
  • 2003 Herberger Artwalk Highlights, Herberger College of Fine Arts Alumni News, November 2003
  • November 2003 -- Renaissance Sensors Art
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