MLK Library Opening is Spectacular! (click on images to enlarge)

Participating artists who attended the inspiring opening: from left to right, front row: Marielle Mariano, Natalya Parris, Howard Fleming, Margo Arnold, Josie Lim Cruz, Genevra Shay, Margery Gordon, Virgilio Rollamas (back row) Julianne Musgrave, Linda Pirrone, Sedgley Claire, Dante Shay, Dan Shay and Farida Badalova (Bing Jib-Huang arrived late from Japan)


The Opening went without a hitch. There was a continuous slide show of the Visions Gallery show, The works at the MLK show and photographs of the childrens art from the Philippine Festival.


Margo Arnold was the special guest. She told the huge crowd about the history of IASG.









We encourage members, friends and guests to visit the show which has been extended till August 15. Special thanks to members who attended the show even if they did not participate in the exhibit and also to those who brought food and drink.
New York in November should even be more spectacular! The theme is "Behind the Mask" and the opening is a costume party. Sincerely Julian Oteyza and Linda Pirrone

MLK Exhibit Kickoff Party at Manila Cafe was a Blast

IASG artists showed up at Manila Cafe, in Springfield , VA last night to kickoff the spectacular exhibit at Martin Luther King library in Washington, DC. The library officials extended the show which was originally scheduled from July 6 till July 29 till August 16 to allow more people to experience the unusual show.

First time sing along performers Natlaya Parris and Dan Shay joined Julian and Linda and the rest of the crowd in some inspired songs.

Congratulations MLK Exhibitors...The show looks great!

Eighty great paintings, photographs, collages and sculptures that will amaze you!
Invite as many people as you can to our opening reception on Wednesday, July 12, 6:30 - 8:30
to show the wealth of talent in the IASG membership. We even recruited some while we were hanging. Thanks George Elliott for helping us unload, catalog and hang the show! Don't forget to join us for the MLK Kickoff party at Manila Cafe, 7020 Commerce St., Springfield, VA 22150 (703) 644-5825, this Saturday, July 8, 9pm - 1 am. We will light a candle for every artist who appears.
Sincerely, Julian and Linda (703) 969-5469