About ARS Artworks LLC
ARS Artworks LLC was founded by long-time artist, Anna Rose Soevik, in 2008 to distribute her artwork to be used in new, innovative ways to support charitable causes and human rights initiatives, enliven public spaces with large-scale original works and contribute to corporate success. In collaboration with Janice K. Mandel, artist representative, ARS Artworks is rapidly expanding its initiatives in the public and private sectors. The company invites commissions for medium sized and large-scale, original works.


About Anna Rose Soevik
London-born artist, Anna Rose Soevik, is known for her contemporary large canvases. Her numerous solo exhibitions, include, Pulchri Studios, The Hague; John Matthew Moore Fine Art, Chevy Chase, MD, and group shows in New York, Canada and the Belgian International Art Fair. Anna Rose received her BA in Fine Arts from Ravensborn in London and Foundation in Fine Arts, Painting from the Norwich Art School, UK.


About Janice K. Mandel, Artist Representative
An entrepreneurial, creative writer and editor since 1979, Janice K. Mandel has a passion for innovation. She had a blast shaping corporate identity during the dot.com era, has written numerous features and several interview-based publications about business, including Growing Your Business and Nextwave for PricewaterhouseCoopers, saw the Internet coming as she acquired computer books for Simon & Schuster and served as an adjunct professor for a mandatory computers and journalism course at The Columbia School of Journalism (1987-88). Working with ARS Artworks provides Janice with a dynamic vehicle for exploring the next, new thing.

Recent public works

Busboys and Poets, Washington DC and Shirlington, VA
Current Exhibition
Anna’s most recent public works feature large-scale line drawings and mixed-media, contemporary portraits of community organizers, including President Obama, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and others. They are on display in Washington, DC, and create an inspiring atmosphere at the Busboys and Poets cafe at 5th and K with others at the 14th and V location and in Shirlington, VA. The Global Exchange shop at 5th & K offers limited edition giclee prints of the artist’s portrait of President Obama.

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Summer 2009
Individual contemporary portraits of visiting performers, Bill Cosby, Elvis Costello, Tom Jones, Gladys Knight and Diana Krall by Anna were on display in the VIP member lounge throughout the 2009 summer season, autographed by several of the artists and donated sold at auction to benefit the Wolf Trap Foundation.

Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights
Ongoing since 2009
A contemporary portrait of Robert F. Kennedy (30”x 60,” mixed media) donated to the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights is on currently on display there.

Washington Convention Center, Leukemia Ball 2009
March 21, 2009
Lance Armstrong (mixed-media, 38” x 38”) sold at silent auction at the National Area Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma’s annual black tie gala.

Washington Capitals Charities, Amazing Auction
March 8, 2009
A contemporary mixed-media portrait of Washington Capital’s hockey star, Alex Ovechkin, (38” x 38,” autographed). Sold at live auction to benefit local youth hockey leagues and other charitable causes. Several autographed limited edition giclee prints available.

National Portrait Gallery, The Lincoln Ball
January 2009
Three portraits of President Obama displayed at the National Portrait Gallery during the Lincoln Ball. One was sold at auction to benefit the Smithsonian.

19th Annual Bobby Mitchell/TOYOTA Hall of Fame Golf Classic
July 11, 2009
Contemporary, mixed-media portrait of Hall of Fame star and former Redskin, Darryll Green. Auction sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.


Washington Redskins Welcome Home Auction
August 27, 2009
Contemporary, mixed-media portrait of Washington Redskin, Clinton Portis (38” x 38”). Live auction.

Washington Capitals Convention
September 26, 2009
Limited edition, autographed prints of Alexander Ovechkin and Mike Green were sold at auction with a percentage of proceeds to the Washington Capitals Charities.

My Sister’s Place Annual Fundraiser
October 8, 2009
A limited edition, giclee print of President Barak Obama was sold at auction with 100% to benefit My Sister’s Place, a well-respected Washington, DC, shelter for women and children who have been victims of domestic violence.

The 13th Annual HRC National Dinner
October 10, 2009
 
Limited edition giclees of Lady Gaga, who performed, and President Obama, who delivered the keynote address, were donated and sold at auction to benefit the Human Rights Campaign.

20/20 Perfect Vision
The Twentieth Anniversary Mautner Project Gala
Washington’s Premier Women’s Event
March 20, 2010
 
Donated limited edition prints of Tim Gunn, Lady Gaga and President Obama, which were sold at auction.