Oct. 12: Invitational To Art Collectors' Reception Caps First Annual Governor's Island Art Fair, From The 4heads Collective

Final, Function and Festival: The collector's invitational reception from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. wraps up a six-week public display of artistic ingenuity.

With a weekend of festivity remaining, the final, functional strokes of the Governor's Island Art Fair are drawn on Sunday, October 12, when invited guests, dignitaries and other honorable persons trace their way to the center of New York Harbor.

Thousands have eyed the artistic talent of New York's art community presented at the admission-free fair, enjoying fare-free ferry rides to and from the Island for weeks. From oil and watercolor paintings to black, white and color photographs; from video and sound installation to outdoor sculpture, the Fair's collections piqued new perspectives of art across a range of intensities - from subtle introspection to all-out rooms of installation - and the event presented an opportunity for attendees to see and buy artwork from some of New York's most sought-after artists.

Where:
Governor's Island, N.Y.

When:
Sunday, October 12, 2008, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Through Oct. 12, 2008
Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

How :
R/W Train to Whitehall Street, 1 to South Ferry, 4/5 to Bowling Green

Web Sites:
'http://www.4heads.org'
'http://www.govisland.com'

In appreciation of the Fair's supporters, an invitational Collectors' Reception will be held on Sunday, October 12, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

New York-based 4heads Collective, dedicated to spinning interest in the arts through community involvement and interaction, spearheaded the fair for artists and the public. Ernie Sandidge, Nicole Laemmle, Antony Zito and Preet Srivastava restructured the form of contemporary art fairs with four heads and a hundred arms. A group of 4 painters, The 4heads have created a brilliant art fair "for artists by artists" in a beautiful, historic park setting.

About Governor's Island

Governor's Island is part of the National Historic Landmark District featuring 18th century fortifications, pre-Civil War arsenal buildings, Victorian and Romanesque Revival housing, as well as early 20th century Neo-Classical architecture. The island is a former military base, with roles in the Revolutionary War and virtually every other major U.S. military engagement, including the War of 1812, the Civil War, both World Wars, and the Gulf War. Twenty-two of the Island's 172 acres comprise the Governor's Island National Monument, which is owned and operated by the National Park Service. The island boasts sixteen acres of recreational facilities encircled by a one-mile esplanade for jogging and walking which features New York's closest view of the Statue of Liberty from land.

GETTING TO GOVERNOR'S ISLAND:

Governor's Island is accessible via a five-minute ferry ride featuring spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty, New York's bridges, The New York City Waterfalls by Olafur Eliasson and all of New York Harbor.

Ferry Schedule: 'http://www.govisland.com/Visit_the_Island/directions.asp'

Via Subway: To get to the Battery Maritime Building / Governor's Island Ferry Building, use #1 to South Ferry, #4/5 to Bowling Green; W/R to Whitehall Street. More info is available at 'http://www.mta.info'.

To learn more or arrange an interview with The 4heads Collective founders, e-mail govislandart@4heads.org.

CONTACT:
Preet Srivastava
4heads Collective
188 Suffolk Street 3B
New York, NY 10002
PHONE. 646-413-3410
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   Preet Srivastava
   Artist
   4heads Collective
   New York,    NY,    10002
   USA
   212-673-9074 (phone)
   zito@zitogallery.com
   www.zitogallery.com
  

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