| Press Release PRYBA FINE ART For Immediate Release May 8, 2008 Contact: DENNIS E. PRYBA II, ESQ. 571.223.6112 ART@PRYBAFINEART.COM PRYBA FINE ART TO SPONSOR CESAR AUGUSTO BERTEL’S SHOW AT ARTOMATIC IN WASHINGTON, DC FROM MAY 9 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2008 The Plains, Virginia – After viewing his work at the Inter- American Development Bank show of his work in April in Washington, DC, Dennis Pryba, owner of the Gallery, immediately wanted to represent the star of the Columbian art world, Cesar Augusto Bertel. After an initial meeting both Mr. Bertel and Mr. Pryba agreed that Mr. Bertel’s work should be exposed to an international audience—his work is dedicated to portraying the fragile beauty of the Columbian rain forest and its inhabitants. A respected lawyer, Mr. Bertel went into the jungle to paint, exclusively in water color, in order to express himself and showcase the fragility and importance of preserving this world resource. Pryba Fine Art will donate 5% of sales to charity to help save the rain forest. Artomatic will feature approximately 1,000 artists and is located at Capital Plaza I - corner of First & M streets NE, Washington DC - NY Ave Metro. Wed-Thu: 5pm-10pm; Fri- Sat: noon-2am; Sun: noon-10pm; closed Mon-Tue. Free admission. See www.artomatic.org for more details. Pryba Fine Art will host a reception, date and time to be announced, in late May or early June, which will feature find food and wine and an opportunity to meet Mr. Bertel in the quiet countryside of the Plains, Virginia. Pryba Fine Art is a full service art gallery engaged in the identification, valuation, restoration, acquisition and sale of 17th through 20th century paintings, prints and sculptures by recognized artists. ### Visit Pryba Fine Art’s Web site at www.prybafineart.com Pryba Fine Art, P.O. Box 246, Haymarket, VA 20168 |