deCastro selected to Forence Biennale 2005
de Castro selected to the 2005 Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte Contemporanea Citta' di Firenze - Italia. The internal jury selected de Castro's work for participation in this Florence Biennale 2005.
deCastro painting featured in magazine
Bj. de Castro and Oak & Morgan Stance are Featured in Magazine. The Art Fix by Augusto Fine Art featured de Castro and Oak & Morgan Stance in Issue 34 of the October 2004 magazine. Currently reaching 11,611 artists, galleries, collectors and art enthusiasts in the USA and around the world, Augusto Bordelois' The Art Fix magazine works to promote established and emerging artists. Bordelois, himself, is an accomplished artist of Cuban Art and his work can be seen at his gallery HERE.
deCastro Featured Artist in Book
Bj. de Castro's Portfolio of Artwork is Selected by Book Publishing Committee to be Published in Upcoming 'Coffee-table' Art Book of Top Modern-Day Artists. "Congratulations!...you are a very talented artist and we would love to have your artwork be included in this publication." ArtWanted.com is pleased to announce that we are creating a Professional book that will feature work from many of our Top Modern-Day Artists. This full-color book will contain beautiful artwork for all the different styles of art that we feature. Each page will highlight 1-3 images from a specific artist and tell about the artist & their work. It will be offset printed and bound for durability. We will be offering a hard & soft bound edition. You may pre-order the first edition and get more information HERE.
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deCastro published in Who’s Who in the World
de Castro selected for the 22nd Edition of Marquis' Who's Who In The World. de Castro is to be profiled in the 2004 biographical directory published by Marquis Who's Who, the leading biographical reference publisher of the highest achievers and contributors from across the country and around the world. Since 1899, when A.N. Marquis printed the First Edition, it has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor - including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment. Today, Who's Who in The World is found in the collections of many of the world's leading libraries, where it has become a universal reference tool for historians, researchers, journalists, educators and biographers, to name but a few. The new 22nd Edition will chronicle nearly 50,000 global leaders from over 215 nations and territories.
deCastro wins Finalist 6th year
de Castro Wins Jury to Finalist and to exhibit at The International Art Contest! For a 6th year in a row, de Castro's work was selected to be on exhibit and up for judging, so come vote for your favorite! Entries will be online for voting Aug. 1st through Dec. 31st.
deCastro awarded Powerseller
de Castro awarded 'Powerseller Achievement' on eBay. Given in recognition for outstanding performance and professionalism. As the pillars of community, PowerSellers are exemplary members who are committed to upholding and embracing the highest standards of professionalism on the World's Online Marketplace.
deCastro is Featured Artist
Bj. de Castro is "Featured Artist" at Art-O-Take/Art Things Up! As a pioneering artist to first go up on the Internet, de Castro has always enjoyed 'cutting-edge', revolutionary and exciting representation to distribute her work. Welcome to Art-O-Take, soon to be, Art Things Up. An Art Sales and Rent-To-Own company. Art Things Up believes that art belongs to the people and therefore should be available for everyone. They provide an exciting, exclusive and unique method to obtain affordable and continually changing art. Change your art on a regular basis. Experience your art before buying. New art continually added. Flexible exchanges. No big investment. Option to buy. Discounts. Take a moment to explore their site and discover the features and benefits of renting art, which perfectly fit in your home or business. "Our collection includes an extensive range of artwork from PROMINENT artists, each with their own style and variety to guarantee a wide selection to our customers", Art Things Up. Come see "Featured Artist", Bj. de Castro.
deCastro Painting Featured in Magazine
"Fire Knife Dance" to be Featured in Muscle Polynesia Magazine!
Tui Letuli, Publisher of Muscle Polynesia will be featuring "Fire Knife Dance" in the Magazine. His father was the originator of the Fire Knife from Samoa. His father just passed away July of last year, but the Fire Knife lives on all around the world. There is a Fire Knife Competition in Samoa sponsored by The Flaming Sword of Samoa in May of 2004 in American Samoa. Letuli will be promoting that event in his Health, Fitness and Muscle Magazine called Muscle Polynesia. He will feature de Castro's painting in that issue of the magazine.
deCastro wins Art Award
de Castro wins Silver Art Award. "Congratulations ! You have won our Silver Award. This award is given for an excellent likeability and a good quality of the art works exhibited. The presentation and usability of your site is very good, noteworthy, excellent, pleasant. We are aware of the time and effort that goes into creating such a web site, that's why we are very pleased to present you with the KARA ART SILVER AWARD. A. Karamaounas and the staff. 10/15/2003 Geneva/Switzerland"
deCastro wins Achievement Award
de Castro wins eBay Achievement Award. The Turquoise Star Achievement Award is for excellence in customer service, customer satisfaction and participation in the community.
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