New River Fine Art Gallery, Frank Mason: An American Icon
An American Icon pays tribute to legendary artist Frank Mason who died in June 2009. New River Fine Art Gallery will be holding exhibitions in both their Fort Lauderdale and Naples, Florida Galleries. Landscapes, seascapes, portraits, religious subjects, still life and drawings are all included in these exhibits. A full-color catalog will also be available for purchase.

March 4 - April 4, 2010
An American Icon: Frank Mason (1921 - 2009) Ft. Lauderdale Gallery
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 4, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 pm. 

Fort Lauderdale Gallery: 914 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330; telephone - (954) 524-2100 email: info@newriverfineart.com

"First exhibit at Point Park gallery impressive" (review of 2010 Mason show)
Pittsburg Post-Gazette By Mary Thomas, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Recent article about show of paintings by Frank Mason that hangs in the new gallery in Lawrence Hall at Point Park University.

New Book - "Gloria In Excelsis Deo, Frank Mason's Life of Christ"
Gloria in Excelsis Deo, Frank Mason's Life of Christ presents a series of 68 paintings and 139 drawings that explore Mason’s vision of the life of Christ. Gloria In Excelsio Deo, Frank Mason's Life of Christ is now available in bookstores for $60.

New Book is now available for purchase

Direct order for $60 by web or mail order. Visit the book section for the form to order now, get more information.

Learn more about Frank Mason's new book

"I sat down with Gloria in Excelsis Deo at Christmas. What a splendid time to ruminate through that wonderful book. I am very grateful that you introduced me to Frank Mason's work. I wish I had
known it during my tour of duty with the Bible because it would have been a marvelous well spring of influence and inspiration. I admire his work very much.

-- Barry Moser
renowned artist, printmaker and illustrator of numerous works of literature such as King James Bible and Alice in Wonderland.

FRANK MASON - PAINTINGS, Year round exhibition, June 2009 through June 2010
A year round exhibition from June 2009 to June 2010 in The Lawrence Hall Gallery at Point Park University 201 Wood Street, Pittsburg, PA. (412) 392-8008. www.pointpark.edu
Gallery hours from Monday - Saturday 9 AM - 6 PM.

Read more about exhibition

Wendt Gallery
Wendt Gallery, based out of Laguna Beach, California, began representing Frank Mason on the West Coast last fall. For more information on the exhibition and about Wendt Gallery go to www.wendtgallery.com or call (949) 497-4292. A special thanks to Joseph and Serina for making the connection.

"A Light in the Dark: The Art & Life of Frank Mason"- coming Spring 2010
Maestro Films is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the feature length documentary,
"A Light in the Dark: The Art & Life of Frank Mason", now scheduled for Spring 2010. Classical and contemporary art collide as this in-depth examination reveals New York painting master, Frank Mason, and takes us on a beautiful journey through the world of traditional art.

View the trailer, 16mm film clips, and engaging interview segments while traveling around the world from New York to London to Venice, Italy.

"Frank Mason remembers Frank Dumond" - buy the DVD!
Frank Mason shares stories and reminisces about his legendary Art Student’s League instructor Frank Vincent Dumond (1875-1955) in this May 2005 talk at New York’s Salmagundi Club. Spend an hour with Frank and learn about Dumond who’s combined careers make 100 years of teaching at the Art Student’s League.

Mason recounts stories of his former student days at the League and describes how he came to embrace Dumond's philosophies on painting. Remembering Dumond's personal history and his rich experiences with this legendary instructor, Mason crafts a string of stories that highlight Dumond's fascinating artistic legacy and informative lessons on life.

More info | watch video clip
$20 for DVD plus $3.99 S&H

Dear Friend,

Frank spent a total of seventy-two years at the Art Students League of New York. It was part of his life. He was in his world when he came to the League—reaching out to others with his same interests. Innumerable stories revolved around his years as both a student and instructor. He was deeply concerned that the League continues to thrive and offer opportunities to artists who believe they have something to say to the world and want the training that allows them to do that.

A few months before he passed away, Frank was honored to learn there was a proposal to inaugurate a
Frank Mason Fund, which would support instructor salaries. He was always on the lookout for talented artists who might be interested in teaching at the League and was aware that a secure foundation for offering good salaries to instructors is necessary in order to attract the very best in the field. Frank believed the League is the League because of its instructors.

With that thought in mind, we invite you to maintain and further the memory of Frank’s many years of devotion to his students and his art by contributing to the League’s Frank Mason Fund.

To donate online

1) Go to http://www.theartstudentsleague.org/mason_appeal2009.html

2) Click on the “Donate” button and fill out the form

3) When you reach the please review your donation screen, click on please specify any gift instructions, type in that your gift is to the “Frank Mason Fund,” and complete the transaction.

Thank you!

With warmest regards,
Anne Mason & Ira Goldberg, The Art Student's League of New York Executive Director

Grand Prior portrait from movie , resides in the 11th century Church
of San Giovanni di Malta.
Frank Mason’s portrait of "His Excellency Fra Roggero Caccia Dominioni, Grand Prior of Lombardy and Venice for the Sovereign Military Order of Malta" from the Frank Mason movie. The portrait was on display in the Art Student's League before it traveled overseas to Venice, Italy to reside in the 11th century Church of San Giovanni di Malta.

View the portrait