Artfest International's Edward Vakser and Art Channel Galleries proudlyannounce the first 6 of its 13 member Curator Board to review, advise, andrecommend art for Artfest International, Art Channel Galleries, and ArtChannel.tv:

"This new curator board will revolutionize the art industry," commentsEdward Vakser, Chairman/CEO of ArtFest International. "This board willexpand the creative as well as financial horizons for our company."

The curator board is composed of the top industry leaders such as:

William K. McElvaneyFormal Degrees: B.B.A. Banking and Finance, M.B.A. Business Management,M.Div, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX with a special emphasis onthe art of the Southwest.Ellen KeyB.A. Fine Arts in Journalism, journalist by profession, art enthusiast byavocation, reporter and feature writer for two daily newspapers, copywriterand account executive in Dallas advertising and public relations firm.Donald E. LambertB.A. Texas Tech University 1964, attended University of Texas School of Lawfollowing a visit to Italy, enrolled in a study of Renaissance Art, retiredowner of a surgical supply company for 35 years and infantry platoonofficer in combat in Vietnam, 1967.Harry ThompsonB.A., Speech & Theatre, Georgetown College, M.A. Drama, Baylor UniversityPhD Studies in Theatre Arts completed at University of Indiana, Directorand Professor of Theatres at University level in multiple states; artisticconsultant and designer for The Dallas Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet in NewYork City, Co-Founder of Maverick Productions, a Texas corporation for theproduction of motion pictures and television directed and produced inU.S.A., France, Switzerland, and Germany, art work in collections in U.S.,Canada, England, Europe, and Africa.Guy Vance BrownBachelor of Architecture, Texas Tech University 1979, currently PrincipalArchitect and President of Guy Vance Brown Architects, PC, Dallas, Texas,experience in construction and engineering provides insight into theimportance of working with others and giving attention to details andthoroughness.Art RogersB.A. Architecture, Miami University, Ohio; M.A. Architecture, RiceInstitute, Texas; Diplome Mention Tres Bien, L'Cole des Beaux Arts,Fontainbleu, France;  MFA Program in Theatre, Trinity University;licensed architect, state of Texas since 1996, member American Institute ofArchitects, National Council of Architectural Examiners, Board CertifiedStudies under Donald Barthlme at Rice and under Paul Baker at The DallasTheatre Center where he was an actor and set designer, apprenticed underarchitect O'Neil Ford, an associate of O'Neil Ford and Associates, andfounded The Artchitects' Studio in Dallas, all encompassing 37 years ofarchitectural practice.

Art Channel Galleries is a very unique, social, direct sales network thatfeatures an incredible business opportunity for Members through art andcollectibles, including sports memorabilia. The proprietary softwaresystem enables Members to set up their own fine art and collectiblesbusiness with minimal effort. Upon joining, Members have access to apersonalized automated website, self-replicating galleries and a simplifiedauthenticated delivery system so they can begin to buy, sell, and tradeart. In addition, the software provides sales training and presentationsfor Members to familiarize themselves with sales techniques and processes.

About Artfest International Inc.

Artfest International, Inc is a publicly traded company under the symbol"ARTI." Artfest connects artists, investors, decorators, designers andprivate collectors and galleries. Artfest (www.artfestinternational.com)and www.MyArtfest.com, is the company's E-Commerce venue. Artfest owns thesubsidiaries Art Channel, Inc. (www.artchannel.tv), and Art ChannelGalleries, Inc. (www.ArtChannelGalleries.com) offering the most excitingproduct and rewards program in the history of the direct-sales industry(DSA).

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