Art for Afghanistan

Paintings of downtown Albany, NY that Sam as transferred to canvas from old photos. All areas painted have since been torn down and build over. The one at the end is a photo of where a present day Pepsi Arena (formally know as the Kinckerbocker for all you upstaters) sits today. He told me that in original photo you are able to see his grandmother and grandfather.

Sam, Artist.

It was wonderful to see Sam, we’ve know each other since I was 14, I remember he used to be a bouncer at these shows that the local radio show would put on for something like $.92 due to the name of the radio station. I don think It was Fly92. But it very well may have been. (We are talking like 13 years ago). Sam has the biggest heart of anyone I know and the ability to make you feel like the world revolves around you when he sees you. And I am also learning that he has an incredible artistic ability to compliment an amazing personality. No matter what life hands him, this kid will always be sipping on lemonade.Convergence art expo.

68 Lexington Ave
March 4th -7th
The 2009 Convergence Show
underwritten by Art for Afghanistan
Hours: March 4th: 5:30-10pm,
March 5, 6, 7th: 12-10pm.

-Artists help Operation Homefront-

On March 5-8, the 2009 Convergence Show takes place at the 69th Regiment Armory, 68 Lexington Ave, NY, NY; with 50% of the proceeds for Operation Homefront, to support troops and the families they leave behind.

Two friends, Samson Contompasis in NY, and Spc. Tamara Gabbard, in Afghanistan, came together to produce an art show for the troops in Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan this year, now bringing it stateside to the Historic Lexington ave Armory . Samson is a multi-media artist; Tamara a National Guard photojournalist.

Dozens of artists from around the world are offering hundreds of and pieces and installations of great diversity. Samson explained "We want to give something back with a history changing show done by grassroots artists". Installations include a 1/4 size reproduction of the original 1913 Armory show, and many more

Admission is free. Donations accepted.
Sponsors welcomed.
Contact Samson Contompasis at 971-207-8937, artforafghanistan@gmail.com

If you have the opportunity go!