Steve McCurry wins Leica Hall of Fame Award

The world-renowned reportage photographer is the first awardee.

The Leica Hall of Fame Award, which has now been awarded for the first time, stands in a tradition of earlier awards initiated by Leica Camera to honour outstanding photographers. During the "Tribute to Photography" night on September 1st, an event within the framework of the St. Moritz Art Masters in Switzerland, Steve McCurry was awarded the prize donated by Leica Camera AG: a Leica M9-P with the engraved name of the award and Steve McCurry's signature.

National Sculpture Society

We are pleased to announce that Cavalier artist, Roger Reutimann was one of 16 sculptors to be elected as a member of the National Sculpture Society.

The National Sculpture Society (NSS) promotes excellence in sculpture inspired by the natural world. Its members create, interpret, exhibit, collect and support the evolving tradition in American sculpture. We are incredibly pleased that Reutimann was selected to be part of this prestigious organization.

Artist Award

Nina Maguire has earned another award this week. We just learned she will receive the S. Magnet Knapp Award from the National Association of Woman Artists for her painting, New York City Winter of 1991, Study III 2009 acrylic on canvas 12 x 12 in. The exhibition will be on display at The National Arts Club in New York through June 27th.

Artist Award

Another award winning artist! We are so very proud to announce that Debranne Cingari received a Merit Award at the Salmagundi's Annual Photography and Graphics Exhibition for her photograph, The Bank Ed. 10 2009 photograph 24 x 36 inches.

Artist Award

Cavalier Galleries is proud to announce that Nina Maguire won the top award at this years National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic Juried Show. The Robert Sanstrom Prize was presented last night to Nina and we are extremely thrilled for her and this wonderful accomplishment.

New York City July 4th 2008 acrylic on wood panel 24 x 24 in. was the piece that won her this auspicious prize.

Peter Fiore

Peter Fiore was a finalist and Honorable Mention recipient at the Art Renewal Center's 5th Annual International Salon.

His painting, "Autumn Evening" won the Honorable Mention and "January Shade" was selected as a finalist out of the 1600 plus entries received from around the world.

Peter was also a finalist for his landscape paintings in the 2007 and the 2006 ARC Salon Competitions.

Below is a video of Peter as he paints one of his favorite fields. It's a fascinating look into his process--from preparing the canvas to painting his signature on the finished work. The video is sped up and only runs about 2 minutes.

To see Peter available works on out website click HERE