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JOSHUA CHAROW INTERVIEW BY SCOTT MASON ON ARTWATCH
You can read the interview here on Artwatch UK Online
Frank Mason's grand nephew, Scott Mason, previously interviewed Josh Charow about his experiences on documenting this series on NY artist and loft spaces when assembling the content for his book. .
Joshua Charow unveils the remaining spaces that helped foster New York City’s epicentral art world reputation
This article is featured in the online journal, ArtWatch UK, which is affiliated with ArtWatch International,a watchdog organization of artists, scholars and historians founded in order to preserve the cultural integrity of our greatest works of art:
https://www.artwatchinternational.com/the-need/
SAVE THE DATE!
Upcoming Documentary Screening and Mason Exhibition in Sewickley, PA
“A Light in the Dark” Film Screening at Sewickley Library on January 22, 2026 from 6-8:30 pm
We are excited to announce the screening of the feature length documentary,A Light in the Dark: The Art and Life of Frank Mason, and an exhibition of Frank Mason's still life and intimate interior genre paintings at the Sewickley Library.
The screening date and opening reception will be on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 from 6-9pm with showtime starting at 6:30pm. The exhibition in the main entryway of the library will be up through February 2026.
Register for this event & more details here:
https://sewickley.librarycalendar.com/event/frank-mason-documentary-screening-opening-reception-30376&
PAINTING ACQUISITION
Duquesne Club acquires "Apples and Lace" still life
Pittsburg, PA

The Frank Mason Estate is proud to announce the acquisition of the still life painting, Apples & Lace, entered into the permanent collection of The Duquesne Club in 2024. Members of the club can view the painting displayed in the dining room of the club.
The Duquesne Club, founded in 1873, is known for its extensive and influential art collection, which features over 250 works of art by more than 200 artists with a focus on traditional oil-on-canvas paintings.
PAINTING ACQUISITION
JOE PENNELL'S PRINTING PRESS
BY FRANK MASON
Gifted to the Art Student's League of New York for 150th Anniversary in 2025

Frank Mason painted this painting in memory of one of the Art Students League’s famed instructor, Joseph Pennell, and the printing press depicted in this painting was used extensively by Joseph Pennell for both Pennell’s personal use, and to produce work for friends, including Pennell’s close friend, James McNeill Whistler.
Read more...
https://frankmason.org/joe_pennell_printing_press

ART STUDENT'S LEAGUE PUBLICATION
150 STORIES
A publication of 150 Essays on
the Art Students League of New York

150 Stories is a landmark publication that honors the League's history with 150 essays by leading scholars and critics on the role the League has played in lives of its great alumni.
https://www.artstudentsleague.org/150
Former ASL student, Jennifer Li contributed one of these stories in memory of Frank Mason. You'll receive a free copy as a thank you for a donation to the League's annual fund.
Donate to receive a book today: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/150stories

PAINTING ACQUISITION
St Mary’s Church Acquires Five Religious Paintings
Hudson, New York


Geoffrey Leckie, former student of Frank Mason, and Liz Leckie have helped arrange the acquisition of five religious oil paintings that now adorn the walls of St Mary’s Church in Hudson, New York. Below are three of the paintings that can be viewed during St. Mary’s Church hours open to the public or during Sunday Mass.
https://holytrinityhudson.org
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