In 1983, six individuals established an organization designed to help them share their
passion for automobiles through art. Now called the Automotive Fine Arts Society, this
elite group of artists has flourished and garners a reputation as the central organization
for those who use automobiles as the primary subject of their works. AFAS symbolizes
the highest levels of professionalism and talent in the world.
AFAS membership features international painters and sculptors from across Europe and North
America. The group and its members participates in select shows across the country including the Pebble
Beach Concours d’Elegance (Carmel, CA, USA).
The Pebble Beach show takes place on the 18th fairway of the Lodge at Pebble Beach, and includes depictions of automotive subjects in a variety of mediums including watercolors,
acrylics, oils, wood and various metals.
AFAS’s objectives are to exhibit, promote and publicize fine works of automotive art by
its members. AFAS also strives to raise the standards of automotive art to a level that
will be accepted as serious works of art by collectors and critics.
In addition, AFAS
provides a practical means to form enduring friendships, exchange ideas and build
fellowship among automotive fine artists. Members are involved in charitable endeavors supporting the
Pebble Beach Concours Charitable Foundation. AFAS also helped
create a Children’s Art Competition to benefit the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation™. Additional information about AFAS and its members is available by contacting Scott Black at (214) 520-3430 or at:
www.autoartgallery.com/afas
•Larry Braun (Treasurer 2018-19)
•Dennis Brown
•David Chapple
•Jim Dietz
•Ken Eberts (President 2018-19)
•Tom Fritz
•Peter Hearsey
•Dennis Hoyt
•Jay Koka
•Charles Maher
•John Marsh
•Richard Pietruska (Vice-President 2018-19)
•Stanley Rose
•Barry Rowe
•Tony Sikorski (Board 2018-19)
•Klaus Wagger
•Bruce Wheeler
•Sandrine Blondel (Associate)
•Yahn Janou (Associate)
•Toshiharu Inagaki (Associate)
•Steven Macy (Associate)
•Dan McCrary (Associate)
•Hendrik Mueller (Associate)
•Makoto Ouichi (Associate)
•Paul Bracq
•Tom Hale
•Bill Neale
•Stanley Wanlass
•Melbourne Brindle (Deceased)
•John W. Burgess, Sr. (Deceased)
•Carlo Demand (Deceased)
•Art Fitzpatrick (Deceased)
•Walter Gotschke (Deceased)
•Peter Helck (Deceased)
•Phyllis Krim (Deceased)
•Jack Juratovic (Deceased)
•David Lord (Deceased)
•William Motta (Deceased)
What is the Automotive Fine Arts Society? AFAS is a group of world-class fine artists whose pieces are sought by art connoisseurs
and auto enthusiasts around the globe.
When was AFAS established? AFAS was established in 1983 by six individuals who aspired to organize the world’s
most prolific group of automotive fine artists.
How many active members does AFAS have? AFAS membership varies, usually between 20 - 24 active members living around the globe who are dedicated to
making automotive fine art a genre that appeals to the wide range of fine art
connoisseurs.
What are the objectives of AFAS? AFAS’s objectives are to exhibit, promote and publicize fine works of automotive art by
its members. AFAS also strives to raise the standards of automotive art to a level that
will be accepted as serious works of art by both art collectors and art critics. In
addition, AFAS provides a practical means to form enduring friendships, exchange ideas
and build a fellowship among automotive fine artists.
Are AFAS works limited to paintings? AFAS members are not strictly limited to oil, watercolors and acrylics. In fact, many
AFAS artists are known for work in a variety of mediums including plastics, wood and
various metals.
Are AFAS members limited to the automotive genre? While AFAS members focus primarily on the automotive industry, many of the artists are
widely recognized for their works depicting aviation, naval and various fine art subjects.
Is AFAS sponsored? Interest in the fine arts has attracted sponsorship of AFAS shows by high profile
companies such as Aston Martin, Audi, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz
and Infiniti.
What type of backgrounds do AFAS members have? The experience and background of each artist is as diverse as their artistic style. From
automotive design and advertising illustration to professional art instructors and general
fine artists, each member has developed a talent of creatively expressing their artistic
passions.
Does AFAS regularly participate in automotive concours? AFAS produces the annual Premiere Exhibition at the Pebble Beach Concours
d’Elegance. However, most member artists
participate in additional shows, exhibits and galleries during the year.
How is AFAS involved in the community? Members are deeply involved in charitable endeavors. In addition to supporting the
Pebble Beach Concours Charitable Foundation and Amelia Island Hospice, AFAS helped
create a Children’s Art Competition to benefit the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation™.
How does an artist become a member of AFAS? Membership is by invitation only. The AFAS accepts applications and pieces
for membership review. Please refer to
»about AFAS membership or visit the AFAS member website at »www.autoartgallery.com
What is the future of the automotive fine arts industry? Automotive fine art is becoming a desired genre among fine art connoisseurs in
every field. Because of its ability to capture the nostalgic past and potential of the
future, automotive fine art is destined to serve as the definitive art of our time.
Does AFAS create a publication of their artwork? This online magazine: autoArtReview.com | afasJournal.com has been published since 2010 and is the successor to the "printed" AFAS publication Automotive Fine Art: A Journal of the Automotive Fine Arts Society.
Where can I go for more information regarding AFAS? Additional information about AFAS members, their publication and organization is
available by contacting Scott Black at (214) 520-3430 or:
www.autoartgallery.com
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