Parente to participate in the Global Fund for Women - fund raising event.

Artist Nicola Parente has donated artwork for this years International Women's Day Celebration benefiting Global Fund For Women. The Global Fund for Women is a nonprofit grantmaking foundation that advances women's human rights worldwide. We are a network of women and men who believe that ensuring women's full equality and participation in society is one of the most effective ways to build a just, peaceful and sustainable world. We raise funds from a variety of sources and make grants to women-led organizations that promote the economic security, health, safety, education and leadership of women and girls.

March 14, 2010 * Bar Boheme * 307 Fairview @ Taft
All proceeds benefit Global Fund for Women * Suggested Donation $25-$50

For additional information visit and sign up today: http://internationalwomensday.camp7.org/

Paper City, Art Notes by Catherine Anspon, February 24, 2010

ART NOTES
The latest news from Houston's art community
By Catherine D. Anspon, February 24, 2010

Persuasive Public Art: Stay tuned next month for a roundup of all the new public art that’s propagating, including Artists Natali Leduc, Sandi Seltzer Bryant, Nicola Parente and John Berry transform bikes to raise funds for MS; see their creations and 20 more works by Houston notables at Discovery Green in “Art Bike 2010,” presented by National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Lone Star (March 22 – April 25).

The guys never looked so pretty as they did at DiverseWorks "deb" party - 2010-Feb-22 - CultureMap Houston

The guys never looked so pretty as they did at DiverseWorks "deb" party - 2010-Feb-22 - CultureMap Houston

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Rblock 77007 Magazine, Winter Street Studios: The "Art" Beat of the City by Jenni Rebecca Stephenson, Winter 2010

Houston based visual artist Nicola Parente recently featured in Rblock 77007 Magazine. The article written by Jenni Rebecca Stephenson focuses on Houstons Washington Art Corridor.

Photo of Nicola Parente in his studio by Steven Fenberg

Artists for Haiti - Thursday February 11th, 6-9 p.m.

Nicola Parente to donate artwork benefiting earthquake victims of Haiti.

Please join us for a one night only silent auction and reception. 100% of the purchase price will be donated to Haitian earthquake victims.



Hopefully you will be moved to make a contribution of your own.

Sales proceeds to benefit your choice of one of the following charities:
Doctors Without Borders
Partners in Health
The Red Cross
The Clinton Bush Fund for Haiti.

Laura Rathe Fine Art, 2707 Colquitt . Houston, Texas 77098
Thursday, February 11, 2010
6-9 p.m.

"In times of disaster we often feel helpless...
But after seeing the images of victims of the Haiti Earthquake...
We are moved to action"