This week will be the final week of our

current exhibition of Erotic art at Gallery Z.

A special thanks to Diva’s Palace,

Salon Bianco, Rosebud Salon, Old World Cigar & Magazine Emporium,

and International Biscuits & Confections for their support this

month with generous donations that contributed to the success of our

Valentine’s Day Black & Red event. Our opening reception was also a

wonderful event and the body painting demonstrations by Ricky Vespia

were a hit with the crowd, creating a provocative atmosphere and

entertaining all in attendance at the reception.

This exhibition

features a tasteful selection of erotic artwork from Kevork Mourad,

Reuben Nakian, John Hames, assemblage artist Julian Penrose,

Kyle Ringquist, Michael Berkowitz, Michael Bryce, George Apotsos,

Alan Metnick, Erin Starr, and neon artist Varky. Through different

mediums these artists explore the sensuality of the human form and

challenge the viewer’s definition of what constitutes an erotic

artwork.

This week is also the final week to view an extraordinary exhibit of Armenian arts

and culture at the TSETSE Gallery.

Through a collaboration with Berge Ara Zobian of Gallery Z, the TSETSE Gallery has

hosted this exhibit, which compliments the TSETSE Gallery’s mission to “Build Community

Through Art.” This exhibit not only displays exceptional art done by Armenian artists,

but it also provides educational information about the history of the Armenian culture.

If you haven’t seen this exhibit, you still have an opportunity to do so before

the show closes on Friday, February 27th. The Gallery is open this week from 10am

to 5pm Wednesday through Friday. It is suggested to call in advance to avoid conflicts

with scheduled group visits.

For a story written by Joe Kerman about the history of Armenia and the exhibit at

The TSETSE Gallery, click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102473698457&e=001O1Ax9CecoDTIEupxpHu5CYFv5sIR1kOnOVLfhkWj7R-Z8IS6xU8-_WprcV9AS0tomkd8P6X_DgsTg4j0vc3A7Vwp-zxnjVN5Dr3FCLHQ9iIOaiTiL54uDByBcBhGIycgFaPWHsS5rEnzdPDKPtjZaUE0gggWbRR-sZ-Q-j5MEyFkn0UarmDn2FljZKq2ERtQopSZxqwv5Kol1thUwfCvwxNerLJbDlz_K3xGC_d3Bj18Bp7VrCdZjxwZGgjilbe9jhnp4WknUYdD7Ewey5mFjJGhur5Q08FE_ggmgQqpSi9-ippi_QCeAZjyAxzCeRxWbi7mvqGQwpTSYfj86YpUJ2CiD7941vOt4MEDfcclTnsx9xOzSOsPyxLUvEa7PhEiiLvE0i9FyOw=].

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March Events at Gallery Z

Join us to experience artwork at Gallery Z during the month of March that challenges

the viewer to decipher an abstract language of colors and forms. The exhibition,”Visual

Language: Forms, Colors, & Lines in the Abstract World,” will feature work from

Herbert Illium, Bob Dilworth, Astrid, Simon Samsonian, Francesco Agresti, Joseph

Guervara, Edward Kharazyan, J.C. Lazarus, Karen Kazinian, Hrant Mirozian, Michael

Bryce, Otto Lindstead, Garabed Der Hohannesian, and more.

The Opening Reception for this exhibition will be hosted at Gallery Z on Thursday,

March 19th, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and will be the first Providence Gallery Night

of 2009.

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About Gallery Z

Located on Providence’s Historic Atwells Avenue (Exit 21 from Interstate 95)

since 2001, Gallery Z offers an eclectic collection of works by

20th-21st century Armenian, American, international, and Rhode Island

artists. Opening receptions are held on the third Thursday of each

month. Owner and photographer Bérge Ara Zobian, spearheading efforts to

raise public interest in the arts, dedicates an entire front window to

the public forum.

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And, as always, all exhibits are free and open to the public.

The gallery can be found on the World Wide Web at

Tues & Wed 12-6pm

Thurs-Sat 12-8pm

By appointment and by chance

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Directions to Gallery Z:

From the North:

Take 95 South to Exit 21. At the end of the exit ramp, take a right onto Atwells

Avenue.

From the South:

Take 95 North to exit 21. At the second set of lights take a left onto Atwells

Avenue.

Gallery Z is located on your right at 259 Atwells Avenue.

In This Issue

This Week at Gallery Z

March Events at Gallery Z

Exhibitions at Gallery Z

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Current Show:

“Erotic”

Show Dates:

February 3rd, 2009 to February 28th, 2009

Opening Reception:

5pm to 9pm, Thursday, February 19th, 2009

Upcoming Show:

“Visual Language: Forms, Colors, & Lines in the Abstract World”

Show Dates:

March 3rd, 2009 to March 28th, 2009

Opening Reception:

5pm to 9pm,

Thursday,

March 19th,

2009

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259 Atwells Avenue – Providence, Rhode Island 02903 – tel (401) 454-8844 – fax (401)

751-3295