March 5, 2008
Lunacon 2008
March 14-16 2008
Rye, New York
Donato will be attending the 2008 annual Lunacon Convention in Rye, New York and giving various lectures and demonstrations on Saturday:
1-2 pm
Maple
The Art Department: An Interview with Irene Gallo
Engage in discussion with Irene Gallo, the most popular and respected art director in the field of Science Fiction and Fantasy. This interview will illuminate the depth to which Irene Gallo has advanced the appreciation of the arts in the illustration field from book publishing to conventions to board memberships to gallery exhibits. Find out what makes her the best...
Irene Gallo, Donato Giancola[M]
3-4pm
Mianus River
Evolution of a Drawing
Performing live, top artists in the book cover field share their technique, knowledge and approach to producing skillfully drafted drawings. From sketch to finish, the aesthetic and technical decisions the artists make will be laid bare for observation and comments. A wonderful insight into the foundations laid for book illustration by the modern artist.
Bob Eggleton, Donato Giancola[M], Bruce Jensen
4pm
Brundage A
Art in the Information Age
The digital revolution isn't just affecting communication. All forms of media have felt its effects, including the realm of genre art. Several of the top names in the field discuss just how the digital age is changing the field.
Irene Gallo, Donato Giancola, Karl Kofoed, Dave Seeley, Diane Weinstein
For more information about Lunacon 2008, including registration and directions please visit: http://www.lunacon.org/
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"Golden Rose" receives recognition and awards
"The Golden Rose", a book cover published by Tor Books for the novel of the same name by Kathleen Bryan has been garnering some very positive recognition lately. It has recently won the "Best in Show" award at the World Fantasy Convention Art Show in Saratoga, the Patrick Nagel Award for Excellence from the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles, and will be also be appearing in "Illustrator's 50" the New York Society of Illustrator's juried annual of the year's best illustrations.
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First Issue Ceremony for Donato's United Nations Stamps
October 25, 2007
11am-12pm
Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
Donato will be a guest speaker at the first issue presentation of the new United Nations stamps that he designed in recognition of the anniversary of the launch of the first satellite, Sputnik, 50 years ago this month. The "Space for Humanity" stamps portray a fine artistic rendering of space exploration in Donato's unique style, and will be issues in six denominations here in the United States, Switzerland and Austria. The original art consisted of a triptych portraying various aspects of humanities wonder and understanding of the universe. In addition to speaking at the launch, Donato will be available to sign customers' first day covers after the ceremony at the UNPA stamp booth.
To purchase the Space for Humanity stamps, please visit unstamps.un.org/UNPACommerce after October 25th.
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Donato at World Fantasy Con 2007
November 1-4, 2007
Saratoga Springs, New York
Donato will be participating in the 2007 World Fantasy Convention in Saratoga Springs, New York. Planned for exhibit are never before displayed covers of The High King's Tomb and The Name of the Wind, as well as a handfull of other new works.
Donato will also be involved in two panels:
THURSDAY, 8 PM. City Center A
The Evolution of a Drawing Performing live, top artists in the book cover field share their technique, knowledge and approach to producing skillfully drafted drawings. From sketch to finish, the aesthetic and technical decisions the artists make will be laid bare for observation and comments. A wonderful insight into the foundations laid for book illustration by the modern artist.
Bob Eggleton, Donato Giancola, Shaun Tan
SATURDAY, 4 PM. City Center A
The Digital Divide Are computers creating a seismic shift in the creation of sf/f art, or are they just another tool in the artist's paint box? Hear some candid opinions (voices may be raised, tears may be shed!) about the digital revolution taking place in the field, from some of the best of today's artists and professionals.
Jill Bauman, Les Edwards, Bob Eggleton, Jane Frank (M), Donato Giancola
For more information about the convention, please visit http://www.lastsfa.org/wfc2007/
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Solo Exhibition with Lecture and Demo
Vermont Festival of the Arts
July 21 - August 19, 2007
Opening Reception
July 21st
2- 4 pm
Southern Vermont Arts Center
P.O. Box 617
West Road
Manchester, Vermont 05254
802-362-1405
Donato will be exhibiting recent and retrospective works at the Southern Vermont Arts Center's Yester House Gallery and Elizebeth de C. Wilson Museum, as well as staging other events on the opening day, July 21st.
Demonstration 10am-12pm
A live oil painting demonstration will illuminate how Donato uses various references to make his paintings come alive and how he utilizes glazing techniques to achieve translucent colors. From sketch to finish, the aesthetic and technical decisions the artist makes will be laid bare for observation and comments.
Classicalism in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Lecture 12:30-1:30pm
Donato will present a comprehensive slide lecture on the classical and modern influences in his art; from the great figuration of Rubens to the portraiture of Rembrandt. See how Donato, as a contemporary artist, blends these traditional influences with the fascinating worlds of science fiction and fantasy to become one of the most talented and respected artists working in the field.
Please visit www.svac.org for more information and www.svac.org/directions for directions.
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Microvisions Auction to raise money
for the Society of Illustrators' Student Scholorship Fund
Last year, artist Dan Dos Santos and Tor artistic director Irene Gallo asked a group of artists to dedicate their time and talent to help raise money for the Society of Illustrators' student scholarship fund. Each artist created a 5x7 painting that was exhibited at the Society for a month and then auctioned on eBay. That auction raised $5,700.00 for art students.
They are very excited to announce this year's auction is now up and running on eBay. Ten paintings and one sculpture. All were on display at the Society throughout June. All proceeds will go to help the next generation of illustrators.
Auction deadline: July 21
Click here. Or search "MicroVisions" on eBAy.
This year's participants are:
Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai
Tristan Elwell
Eric Fortune
Donato Giancola
Rebecca Guay
John Harris
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Steve Hickman
Bruce Jensen
Tom Kidd
Red Nose Studio
Dave Seeley
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SAN DIEGO COMICCON
July 25 - 29, 2007
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Donato Giancola will once again attend Comic-Con International in
San Diego, California July 25-29, 2007 for his 9th straight year! Look for him on the main floor, Booth 5001, throughout all five days of the convention alongside his friends, Stephan Martiniere, Jon Foster, Dan Dos Santos, and new additions, Cathy and Arnie Fenner of Spectrum! Original art will be on display and available for purchase from ground breaking commissions, including book covers, concept designs, and numerous personal projects. Based upon critical response to Donato's annual catalogues of work, another 24 page book featuring dragons and new works of art is being issued in a limited edition of 1000 copies, signed and numbered. Do not miss this masterful presentation of the very best of contemporary science fiction and fantasy art and the chance to meet and talk with Donato face to face.
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| DRAGONS AND RECENT WORKS 2007 
NEW CATALOGUE! |
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Open Studio in June
June 9-10, 2007
1pm-6pm
Brooklyn, NY
Once again Donato wil be opening his studio to the public for the annual Atlantic Avenue Artwalk. Drop by to meet Donato, tour the studio and see his original art. Many new works including those pictured below will be on display along with some of Donato's classic pieces. Prints and catalogues will be also available for purchase, including the new limited edition print of Vanguard: Saga of Heroes.
 
ARTWALK07 is a tour of open studios, gallery shows, public art projects, and
special events on Atlantic Avenue featuring over 175 artists.
A wide range of artists across media will open their studios to the public
for a special, rare glimpse into the artist's workspace and creative
process. Programming also includes music, film, vibrant public art
projects, and activities for families and children of all ages. Please visit www.atlanticavenueartwalk.com for more information on the walk and all the artists participating.
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Science Fiction Night at the Society of Illustrators
Thursday March 1, 2007
Society of Illustrators
128 East 63rd Street
New York, NY 10025
212.828.2560
Members' Gallery 6pm-?
Come join Donato and other science fiction professionals, such as the respected art director Irene Gallo and artists Gregory Manchess and Dan Dos Santos, for an evening of casual dialog and to celebrate Donato's solo exhibit in the 3rd floor member's gallery. Event starts at 6pm. Please see the Society website at www.societyillustrators.org for directions. Rsvp to Donato at 718.797.2438 or email: donato@donatoart.com
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Solo show at the Society of Illustrators
February 20-March 9th, 2007
Society of Illustrators
128 East 63rd Street
New York, NY 10025
212.828.2560
A selection of Donato's recent paintings will be on display in the Members' Gallery at the Society of Illustrators from February to March. Please see the Society Website at www.societyillustrators.org for more information.
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Donato at Lunacon 50
March 16-18, 2007
Rye, New York
Donato will be conducting lectures and showing his art at the 50th annual Lunacon. please visit Lunacon.org for more information and schedules.
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2006 Chesley and Hugo Awards Received at WorldCon
August 24, 2006
Anaheim, California
Donato has just been awarded the 2006 Chesley Award for Best Magazine Cover, from the Association of Science Ficiton and Fantasy Artists, for his self generated work Prometheus which appeared as the August 2005 cover to Asimov's Science Ficition. This painting has garnered numerous recognitions from a Gold Medal in Spectrum to being placed on temporary loan in the New York Hall of Science, where it is currently on view. This peer award is the highest of its kind in the industry.
Also received this weekend at the World Science Ficiton Convention, was the long expected Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist. Voted upon by the membership of WorldCon, only four other artists have received this award over the past twenty-five years.
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Spectrum Gold Medal
April 2006
Kansas City, Kansas
The jury for the thirteenth annual Spectrum competition convened in Kansas City, MO on the weekend March 3, 2006 to make their selections from over 4000 works of fantastic-themed art for this year's book. The jury has given special recognition for superior achievement in the Advertising category to Donato Giancola for his painting 'Prometheus'. The artist will receive a Spectrum Gold Award sculpted by Joseph DeVito and Tom Banwell. The jury consisted of Brom [artist], Bruce Jensen [artist], Christopher Klein [artist/art director NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC], Heidi MacDonald [journalist], Stephan Martiniere [artist], and Meg Walsh [artist]. Art works created by jurors were excluded from consideration for awards. All of the art selected by the judges will be included in Spectrum 13: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art to be published by Underwood Books of Nevada City, CA in October, 2006. The series' editors are Cathy and Arnie Fenner.
For more info on Spectrum visit:
spectrumfantasticart.com
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Balance of Trade at the Society of Illustrators
Through April 29, 2006
Society of Illustrators
128 East 63rd Street
New York, NY 10025
212.828.2560
The 48th Annual Illustrators exhibit at the Society of Illustrators, Institutional category, is now hanging the month of April. Donato's award winning painting Balance of Trade will be displayed: a major book cover created for the novel authored by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller.
societyillustrators.org
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The Art of Science Fiction
April 1, 2006 - June 30, 2006
New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th Street
Queens, NY 11368
718.699.0005
Located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Museum hours:
Tuesday - Thursday
9:30 am - 2 pm
Friday
9:30 am - 5 pm (free 2 - 5 pm)
Saturday & Sunday
10 am - 6 pm (free Sunday 10 - 11 am)
Closed Monday
The NY Hall of Science in Queens New york will host this prestigious show which first appeared at the New York Academy of Sciences in 2005. This exhibition offers a close look at the eye-catching and exotic images that often illuminate science fiction and how the concepts depicted are grounded in real science. Curated by Vincent Difate, one of the world's leading painters of futuristic themes and whose book,Infinite Worlds is considered the definitive volume on the subject.
Artists represented within the show include Donato Giancola, Wayne Barlow, Michael Whelan, John Berkey, Dean Ellis, Murray Tinkelman, Vincent Difate, Paul Lehr, Richard Powers, John Shoenherr, and Gene Szafran. Featured are some of the most famous images from each artist as well as five of Donato's exceptional paintings: Psychohistorical Crisis,Contruct of Time, Otherness, Lethe and Ringworld Engineers. A slide show of the old exhibit is available on the Academy website.
For more information on the museum visit: NY Hall of Science
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