Fair Schedule – April 1

Get a focused look at this year's specially curated group of Spotlight Program recipients. Which is your favorite? • Artur Gelumbauskas • D’Arcy Bellamy • Galerie Minrath • Jael Roznicki • Lilac Gallery • Valentinarte. Art Gallery

Started by refugees from Odessa, Ukraine, United Kids is an art studio and art association for the purpose of supporting needy and refugee children of Ukraine. With offices in Vienna and Miami, they have grown rapidly and are now bringing the amazing artwork of the children to Artexpo New York. Stop by to learn more of the story of how United Kids is making a positive social impact. The creativity and emotion that come through in each work of art is inspiring. Which one will you take home?

It's a special Jason Perez Art exhibit — journey upstairs to the Mezzanine level and experience a special gathering of outsider art, street, art, pop art, and urban art. Enjoy meeting the artists and watching live painting demonstrations by some of today's most innovative artists, learn their inspirations and techniques. It's a not-to-be-missed Artexpo New York special installation!

Artists lead the way bringing beauty and kindness into the world. Artists are united in their support of the children of Ukraine giving their proceeds to the UNICEF Fund.

• Weeping Willow, Central Park by Samir Sammoun — From his personal experience as a child fleeing war, Samir Sammoun dedicates the proceeds of his beautiful bronze Weeping Willow, Central Park to support the children of Ukraine.
• Ukrainian artist Yaryna Yuryk paints her next watercolor masterpiece live at Artexpo New York with all proceeds going to the children of Ukraine
• Cherry Blossom by Samir Sammoun — An original oil on canvas of cheery trees in blossom, reflecting an image of hope and renewal. A portion of the proceeds will also go to the children of Ukraine through UNICEF.

The next unique work by artist and designer Andre Croteau for his African Spirit Series, Who Said it was a Straight Line? is a pop art-inspired metaphor for the complex, multicultural colonization of Africa. The overall impression of the piece is that of a colorful, pop art-inspired textile mural, reminiscent of the monumental installations within New York’s JFK American Airlines terminal. At the heart of the piece is a symbolic mixing of European and African cultures, reflected through the integration of more-elegant, typically-European evening fabrics with the more-traditional everyday patternwork worn by many African cultures. The result is a new and pleasing graphic aesthetic that celebrates the diverse (albeit sometimes tumultuous) cultural process that is Africa.

Look for the Discoveries Collection labels throughout the show. Artexpo's Curatorial Team has selected a group of their favorite discoveries—each one a great option at $1,000 and $3,000 or less. Of course, there are thousands of affordable pieces of world-class art and on-trend, highly collectible works from across the U.S. and around the world at the show. Are their picks your favorites, too? Walk the show to find each one.

Is it the artists' creativity, the colors, the images, the messaging — or a combination of it all that draws us to an artist and their work? Meet these amazing artists and check out what's happening when some of them do live demonstrations:

• Jackie Fuchs, Art Love Gallery, Booth 207
• Con$umr, Art Love Gallery, Booth 207
• Mary Johnston, Mary Johnston Studio, Booth 303
• Michele Silber, Curator, Philip Josef Glass Art Gallery, Booth 704
• Andre Croteau, K-Art Projects, Booth 109
• Grant & Micha, ArtNWordz, Booth 304
• Daniel Johnson, Daniel Johnson Art, Booth S502
• Anthony Sarti, Nino Sarti Studio, Booth S807
• Alissa Van Atta, Jen Tough Gallery, Booth 219
• Danielle Bewer, Jen Tough Gallery, Booth 219
• Anne Rabe, Jen Tough Gallery, Booth 219
• Barbara Wallner, The Gallery Steiner, Booth 300
• Samir Sammoun, Sammoun Fine Art, Booth 215
• Yaryna Yuryk, Sammoun Fine Art, Booth 215
• Tim Saternow, CHT NYC Art, Booth 308
• Patrizia Casagranda, Galerie Minrath, Booth 600
• Gigi Turker, Galeria Nasse, Booth 238
• Johanne Kourie, Galeria Nasse, Booth 238

We're sitting down with Garret Nathan, founder of the Better Days Foundation, to learn more about how Better Days is being the spark to inspire and empower individuals to take action and make a positive impact on the environment. Joining us will be installation artist Moki and Emmy Award winning cinematographer Alan Teitel. We'll find out more about how community and artist involvement has literally changed the landscape of East Coast beaches. Join us for an exciting conversation!

Karen Bystedt joins us to tell the amazing story of The Lost Warhols — where they've been and how they were created. Originating from ten unique large format photography portraits of the iconic American artist, Andy Warhol, the images for The Lost Warhols were taken in 1983 at Warhol's Factory by young film student Karen Bystedt. Don't miss the opportunity to hear this amazing story! See them at Art Love Gallery, Booth 307.

Enjoy an interactive panel and conversation featuring a dynamic group of emerging, established artists and creative professionals, including Paula Rozov, Leili Khabiri, and Susan Watt. We'll be discussing the personal journey that has lead each to the creation of their works. See more of their work at World Wide Art, Booth 107.