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Art Opening: Atlanta, GA

For Immediate Release:

I will be showing 16 new pieces of sacred art July 13th - 15th at the Anglican Province of America Provincial Synod, which will be held at the Holiday Inn-Perimeter 4386 Chablee-Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30341. All of the work will be for sale. There will be 11 icons and 5 oil paintings. Please e-mail me for more details.

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