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Acme Archives and Lucasfilm are now commissioning a series of interpretive works based on the Star Wars movies.The frozen vistas Wassmann had painted of Antarctica were reminiscent of the ice planet Hoth from Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back. Wassmann's first piece was released at the 30th anniversary Star Wars convention Read more>>>

Polar Artists Group Launch

Friday, November 16, 2007, 6 pm at the McMichael Art Collection
Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canada's first female astronaut and accomplished photographer, will be speaking on Climate Change and Polar Regions. Roberta Bondar's photographic explorations have taken her to some of the most extreme climatic and geological locations on Earth.
Ticket price: $25 per person. To reserve tickets with VISA/MASTERCARD please call:
Val Russell at 416-284-8030 or Linda Mackey at 905-936-2301
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Art Business News Jan. 2007
Special Report: Painting for the Planet
Artist Cliff Wassmann brings Antarctica to the public consciousness. Feature article

Wassmann Elected to Polar Artists Group
01/20/07 The Polar Artists Group is pleased to announce the election of painter and photographer Cliff Wassmann to the Canadian based organization. The Polar Artists Group (PAG) is a not-for-profit, International society of polar artists dedicated to promoting awareness of the polar regions. Read more>>>

Ocean Institute Antarctica show ends
01/10/07 Over 150,000 people toured the Antarctica exhibition during its three-month run which concludes on January 10th, 2007. A highlight of the event was a fundraising dinner held by the Sand Dollar Guild which serves as a fundraising arm of the Ocean Institute. Over 300 people attended the event which was held on December 4, 2006.Read more>>>

Ocean Institute Exhibition
09/15/06 The Samueli Conference center will be displaying a selection of Wassmann's new Antarctica paintings through December 15, 2006. Located in Dana Point, California the Ocean Education Center holds classes for over 500,00 students per year as well as hosting exhibits and special events. Read more>>>

Tenants, building owner unite to bring arts to Town Center
04/10/06 - April marks an important milestone for a group of local artists and business people. Frustrated with the lack of foot traffic to their building on Coast Hwy, the group decided to work together on events to attract both locals and visitors to their location. They branded their building the Dana Arts Plaza, as it is comprised of a Jeweler, a custom picture framer, a painting and photo studio as well as the headquarters of the non-profit arts organization Dana Point Coastal Arts. Read more>>>

Image chosen for Tall Ships Festival Poster
09/01/06 A spectacular new image of the BrigPilgrim off Dana Point has been selected for the 2006 Toshiba Tallships Festival. This marks the 8 the time Wassmann's photography has been used for the event but according to Ocean Institute marketing dirctor Bentley Cavazzi, 'This is the best yet!'
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Image chosen for Tall Ships Festival Poster
09/01/03 Photographer Cliff Wassmann’s photograph of the Brig Pilgrim under full sail has been chosen for the 2003 Toshiba Tall Ships Festival poster. Taken in between the mainland and Anacapa Island with a late afternoon light illuminating the sails it captures the romance and majesty of the era of the tall ships
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Photo Chosen for 9/11 Anniversary Poster
08/11/02 Noted Southern California Photographer Cliff Wassmann's stunning photograph of the Tower of Lights taken on the last day they lit up the sky, has been chosen for a dramatic "Remembrance" poster honoring the one year anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center Twin Towers.
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