PRESS RELEASE and STORY IDEAS Updated: 2/25/21 Contact: Robert Maniscalco
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Cell 313-689-2993 Explore links to past editorial coverage Here are some recent/current items of interest, possible spring boards for feature stories:
Ongoing Exhibition of latest works at Art Mecca, Upper King’s coolest gallery. 427 King St, Charleston, Look for occasional Pop-up Painting Demonstrations.
Dedication of Hon. Marilyn Kelly’s portrait to the Michigan Supreme Court (Delayed due to Covid19), Lansing MI
VINCENT JOHN DOE Robert produced his a multi-media, multi-disciplinary play about Vincent Van Gogh, part of Piccolo Spoletto 2019 and 2018, including live original music and actual live painting as part of the dramatic, heart wrenching story. Performed in the beautiful new Canon Street Playhouse (2019) and City Gallery (2018).
LIVE STREAMING into hundreds of senior centers and learning centers, bringing real art instruction and creativity to people, where they live.
THE QUENCH PROJECT was inspired by Robert’s vision trip to Haiti in 2014. He has produced a body of paintings, published a full color book and created a 22 minute documentary, focused on desire and the absurdity of wealth inequality.
Releasing both seasons of Detroit ART BEAT (Season One is now available on Amazon Prime), which ran for two glorious seasons on Detroit PBS from 2003-2005.
Starring in “Catania,”a feature film competing in Festivals Spring of 2014.
Rob’s late father, Joesph Maniscalco and he each have five portraits hanging in the halls of justice in Lansing, Michigan in the Michigan Supreme Court. Robert’s latest will be presented in 2014 (TBA) of the former Chief Justice, Marilyn Kelly.
Robert is an advocate for survivors of CSA and its prevention. In November 2010 he was part of two historic episodes on Oprah. One of the Oprah 200 male survirors. My story is all too common and I am committed to spreading the word about healing and prevention as a facilitator with D2L.org. Listen to his 2020 Appearance on NAASCA Podcast
Recently presented a series of six portraits for the MUSC Pathology and other Departments that is chronicling the careers of these cutting edge scientists and physicians. He is working on commissions of top donors for hospitals and Universities.
Nationally recognized portrait artist, with work in over 950 private/public collections throughout North America.
Relocated to Charleston in 2005. Now living/working in a beautiful studio in North Charleston, raising two teenage kids with his wife, Cate.
Presented portrait of Andrea and Charles Volpeat the new Ashley River Hospital at MUSC in March 2009.
Portrait of the late Jerry Zucker, which now hangs in the Hudsons Bay Company in Toronto, CA.
Portrait of the late founder of Little Caesars Pizza and owner of the Tigers and the Red Wings, Mike Ilitch in 2008.
I’ve been a professional artist, celebrating 40 years in 2019. I have learned a thing or two about how to juggle the artist and the businessman with family life.
Proud to be a Lowcountry artist, specializing in paintings featuring Gulluh people and culture, in the context of the natural environment.
My debut novel, “The Fishfly,” was published in 2005. It’s about a portrait artist turned hit man and deals thoughtfully with my being a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
“Point of Art: Second Edition“ an inspirational book about the creative process. A modern version of “Art Spirit” by Robert Henri.
Former host of “Art Beat” on PBS in Detroit, a lively half-hour program, interviewing visual artists while they demonstrated their process. Was the highest rated local show on Detroit Public TV.
Former owner of an eponymous “Brick and Morter” Maniscalco Gallery in Grosse Pointe, Michigan (near Detroit).
Professional actor/singer in New York City for 8 years, completing acting training at Circle in the Square Theatre school in 1991. He continues his work in Charleston, having performed or directed in numerous productions.
