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Boca Raton Fine Art Show Featured in Florida Weekly

  • September 24, 2026
  • Boca Raton Fine Art Show Press

The Boca Raton Fine Art Show by Hot Works has been featured by Florida Weekly. Read the event feature and learn more about this nationally recognized juried fine art show.

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FOX 2 Detroit Highlights the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show 2026

  • August 2, 2026
  • Orchard Lake Fine Art Show Press

FOX 2 Detroit recently featured the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show, showcasing the exceptional artists, vibrant atmosphere, and unique experience that make this event a favorite destination for art lovers. Watch the interview to learn…

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Art That Moves With You: Meet Mixed Media Artist Bruce Reinfeld

  • July 29, 2026
  • Orchard Lake Fine Art Show Press, Uncategorized

Experience artwork that changes with your perspective. Mixed media artist Bruce Reinfeld joins Civic Center TV to discuss his visually striking work and how the viewer’s movement can influence the way each piece is seen…

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Not Your Grandma’s Art: Meet Crochet Artist Cyndie Peters

  • July 29, 2026
  • Uncategorized

Crochet gets a creative twist with Cyndie Peters, an artist from Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this Civic Center TV interview, Cyndie shares her original, handmade crochet creations, including bags, accessories and plushies, and gives viewers…

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Artist John Dennis Showcases His Work at the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show

  • July 29, 2026
  • Uncategorized

Artist John Dennis shares his work during the 23rd Orchard Lake Fine Art Show in this special video feature. Take a closer look at his artwork and meet one of the talented artists who helps…

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Creative Art That Is Music to Your Ears: Kevin Fessenbecker

  • July 29, 2026
  • Uncategorized

Meet Kevin Fessenbecker of Naturalcy Picks, an artist bringing his creativity all the way from San Antonio, Texas, to the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show. In this special feature, discover Kevin’s creative work and learn…

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Conversation Pieces with Hidden Icons: Meet Artist Fernanda Turco

  • July 29, 2026
  • Uncategorized

Discover the work of Fernanda Turco in this special Civic Center TV interview highlighting her art at the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show. Fernanda discusses her creative work and the hidden icons that turn her…

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Local Artist Nick Ruhlman Showcases a Unique Blend of Glass & Steel

  • July 29, 2026
  • Orchard Lake Fine Art Show Press

Orchard Lake Fine Art Show artist Nick Ruhlman joins Civic Center TV to share his distinctive approach to combining hand-blown glass and steel into original works of art. Get to know the artist, learn more…

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John Crutchfield Brings Metallic Art to the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show

  • July 29, 2026
  • Orchard Lake Fine Art Show Press

Meet John Crutchfield, one of the talented artists featured at the 2026 Orchard Lake Fine Art Show. In this Civic Center TV feature, John showcases his unique metallic artwork and gives viewers a closer look…

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The Oakland Press: West Bloomfield Art Shows Will Celebrate the Summer

  • July 16, 2026
  • Orchard Lake Fine Art Show Press, Uncategorized

Hot Works Fine Art & Craft Shows was featured in The Oakland Press for its upcoming West Bloomfield art shows, celebrating summer with original artwork, professional artists, and community-focused fine art experiences. The article highlights…

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    Zaki (Knapen)

    Mixed Media · Painting · Sculpture

    Zaki Knapen presents his work as an answer to what he left behind 8 years ago at St. Martin in the Caribbean. His paintings became vaster in scale and the theme more precious in conception. The only thing that stayed were colors that seem to emerge out of the canvas. Discovering a multitude of painters as Hoffman, Mitchell, Jackson, Pollock and many others transferred their experiences to the concept of his recent work.

    The French Series were born as a memory from his European heritage. Bit by bit the transformation resulted in the Edo Series.

    Living in Chicago provided the action for a new identity with the Chicago Series. The abstraction of the skyline occurring in the light of the season or a specific time.

    On a whimsical note he created the American Stereotype Series.

    In 2008, “No Room for Buffalo” emerged. Inspired by the lonely and mysterious sailing experiences throughout the world, and the thought of the American Indians occupying the vast plains. It explores the form, shape, colors, splatters, drippings, and scratchings in different directions, giving the viewer a meaning for a wandering over the canvas without specific direction.

    Finally “Light in the Dark“. Discovering work from Robert Motherwell and Rothko, the work became more simple — just here and there a line and a splash of color.

    Zaki discovered sculpting in a variety of media and style. Bronze, steel, or cast iron and resin are used, depending on the execution.

    Writing became another passion. He wrote his first book, “The Loot“. The second book “Disengaged” was just accepted by his publisher.

    The artist collected 15 awards in national and international competitions. His work in the Master’s Class was three times selected in The Juried American Art Salon in Plano, Texas.

    Affiliations

    Fine Art Director, Naperville Art League
    Executive Director, Alliance of the Fine Arts
    Member, Elmhurst Artists’ Guild
    DuPage Art League
    Chicago Art Institute · Chicago Artist Coalition · Lombard Artists Coalition
    Planet Collage · Batavia Water Street Studios

    Zaki kindly donated his collection to the Institute for the Arts & Education, a 501c3 non-profit organization. Proceeds benefit Youth Art Education. Contact Patty Narozny — 248-762-2462 · 941-755-3088

    Awards & Achievements

    Zaki (Knapen) · Mixed Media

    Hot Works Art Shows

    Sarasota Fine Art Show

    May 30 & 31, 2026 — Best of Show

    Boca Raton Fine Art Shows

    January 26 & 27, 2019 — Best of Show
    January 23 & 24, 2015 — Best of Show
    January 25 & 26, 2014 — Award of Excellence
    January 20–22, 2012 — Best of Show

    Miami Fine Art Show at Coconut Grove

    December 14 & 15, 2019 — Award of Distinction

    Naples Fine Art Show at Shoppes at Vanderbilt

    March 30 & 31, 2019 — Award of Distinction

    Estero Fine Art Shows

    Miromar Design Center · JetBlue Park
    January 4 & 5, 2020 — Award of Distinction
    January 5 & 6, 2019 — Best of Show
    November 18 & 19, 2017 — Award of Distinction
    November 15 & 16, 2014 — Award of Distinction

    Zaki judged the youth art competition integrated in most of Hot Works art shows.

    2009

    Pittsburgh Carnegie Hall — two paintings selected: Plasmania and Rupture
    Effe Leven Gallery group show The Black Tour
    Naperville Art League — Fabulous Fakes Meritt Award
    Naperville Art League — “Shock Wave” Installation art
    DuPage Art League — “The Heat is On” Group Show
    Lombard Artist Association Sculpture show — University of Health and Science
    Au Naturel Clatsop Astoria Oregon “Yumi” — Appeared on exhibition poster
    DuPage Art League Grip Down the Road — Merritt Award
    Step by Step production DuPage Art Fair
    Elmhurst Artist Guild 2009 Spring Show Group Exhibition
    Craft and Art Fair Odeon Villa Park
    Naperville Art League — Merrit award for On the Edge
    DuPage Art League — Best of Show with Art Imitates Art
    Elmhurst Artists Guild — 3rd prize spring member show
    Naperville Art League — Best theme award Are you Angry
    Riverside Art Fair · Bloomingdale Art Fair · Art and Antique Fair Chicago
    Algonquin Art on the Fox — Third Prize award
    Naperville Art League — Best of Show Dreamworks
    Selected with On the Edge for the Schoenherr Gallery, Naperville
    St Charles Art on the Fox — 2nd prize award

    2008

    Co-organizer Best of the Best AFA
    Mayslake Peabody Estate Art Fair coordinator
    Au Naturel — Nude in the 21st Century, Clatsop Gallery Astoria Oregon
    Third Prize Elmhurst Artist Guild spring show
    April 25–28 The Artist Project
    Art in the Park Elmhurst Art Fair
    Cantigny Fine Art Fair, Wheaton
    Group Show Naperville University
    Broadway School of Dance — backdrop painting for summer show
    Art and Antique Fair Randolph Chicago
    Best Them Award Jitters Show your Time is Up NAL
    Four New Orleans Group work Boca Gallery
    Restoration Mayslake Peabody Estate group exhibition
    Best of Show DuPage Art League with If it’s True
    Selected with Recover at the Northbrook Library “Caught in the Act”
    Glencoe Art Fair · Gold Coast Art Fair
    Executive Director for the Alliance of Fine Arts — a non profit
    Best of Show Naperville Art League Jitters Art installation
    Merrit Award “A Story Told” Naperville Art League
    Illustration for the Stock Yard Magazine
    Bloomington Art Fair · Palatine Art Fair · Skokie Art Fair
    Effe Leven Gallery — Erotica show group
    Effe Leven Gallery — Woman in the arts group show
    Effe Leven Gallery — Architecture and transportation group show
    Health and Science Clinic group show
    Best Them Award NAL
    Art Impact Lake Michigan — 4 panel painting selected for the Merchandise Market
    Harlington Heights Northwest Cultural Council group show
    Northbrook Caught in the Act Group Show
    United Creations NY — 8 paintings from the American Stereotype for Creation of Life
      Selected for Munich, Frankfurt, Istanbul through Bang & Olufsen

    2007

    Pinata project — 1st prize award Aurora
    “The Eye of God” exhibition River Breeze Gallery Aurora
    “Levitation” River Breeze Gallery Aurora February
    “Peace be with you” River Breeze Gallery
    Naperville Art League “Colors never Slumber” — Best Theme award
    Forward Back Nards — Honorable mention
    April Elmhurst Art Guild Best of the Best 2007
    Honorable Mention May Elmhurst Art Guild — spring show
    Naperville Art League “Old Friends” Exhibition
    Broadway School of Dance — backdrop stage painting
    Selected in the Master Class Plano, Texas
    Accepted in White Columns Gallery, New York
    Cantigny Art Fair · Naperville Art League Best of Show
    Old Town Square Art Fair, Wheaton · Art of the Masters Joliet
    Bench Parade City of Lisle “Pollack sat here”
    Naperville Art League — Fine Art Director (non-profit)
    People’s Choice Award exhibition Elmhurst · Member of the CAC
    Rock Around the Clock Art Fair, Chicago
    Freedom Frail as Glass exhibition for the 4th of July
    Urbana Art Fair · Forest Lake Art Fair · Glen Ellyn Art Fair
    Article Art News USA — August edition
    Naperville University Art solo exhibition “Bagatelle”
    Wits End Aurora solo exhibition “Apres Tout”
    CAC Chicago open 2007 group exhibition
    DuPage Art Fair, St. Charles
    Art and Antique Fair Randolph Chicago · Antioch Art Fair
    Broadway School of Dance — backdrop Christmas show
    Ashland, Oregon solo exhibition “Personal Impact”

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    By renting a tent, you agree to comply with all terms below.

    • Tent Specifications
      • Light Dome tents are size 10×10 ft.
      • Standard white canopy, professional-grade.
      • Includes four sidewalls and weights per event safety requirements.
    • Pro-Panels
      • Pro-panels are available for rent only with a Hot Works Light Dome tent rental.
      • Per rental, there are nine size 3′ wide × 7′ tall black pro-panels provided per 10’×10′ space.
    • Set-Up & Tear-Down
      • Set-up: Tents and pro-panels, if applicable, will be installed prior to artist check-in. No self-installation or adjustments without prior approval.
      • Tear-down: Only Hot Works or authorized staff may take down tents, pro-panels, and/or other Hot Works-owned equipment.
      • Artists must remove all personal belongings before tear-down begins.
      • Tents must remain fully assembled until official show closing time; early takedown is prohibited.
    • Care & Use During Event
      • Do not remove any parts from tents. You can only roll up sidewalls. There is a $20 dollar fine per wall if removed.
      • No nails, screws, duct tape, drapery hooks, or staples may be used on tent poles, fabric, or frame.
      • No cutting, altering, or damaging the tent, sidewalls, or pro-panels.
      • No open flames, heaters, or cooking equipment inside tents unless expressly approved in writing.
      • Keep weights in place at all times; do not move or remove weights for any reason.
      • There is no swapping of Hot Works equipment or parts permitted for any reason.
      • Please do not remove any of your sidewalls. If you need sidewalls rolled up or removed, please ask one of our Tents team members.
      • For any sidewalls removed and put on the ground, there is a $20 fee per sidewall.
      • If you are bringing your pet to the art show and renting a tent, please let us know so that we can spray the Animal Urine Stay Away on the equipment.
    • Weather Precautions
      • In case of severe weather, follow all staff safety instructions immediately.
      • Artists are responsible for securing their displays inside the tent.
      • Hot Works is not responsible for damage to artwork, displays, or personal property due to weather.
    • Cleanliness
      • Booth space must be kept clean during the show.
      • All trash must be placed in designated dumpsters — not in public event trash cans.
      • Booth area must be left clean at the end of the show. Failure to do so may result in a cleaning fee.
    • Damage & Loss
      • Artists are responsible for any damage to the tent, frame, or sidewalls beyond normal wear and tear.
      • Any missing or broken parts will be charged at replacement cost.
      • Hot Works is not liable for loss or damage to personal property stored in or around the tent.
    • Rental Fee & Deposit
      • Rental fee must be paid in full before the event.
      • A refundable damage deposit may be required;  deposit will be returned after the event if the tent is in acceptable condition.
      • No refunds for cancellations within 30 days of the event.
    • Liability
      • Artist assumes full responsibility for any damage to equipment caused by the artist’s pet.
      • Artist assumes all responsibility for personal property inside the tent.
      • Artist agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Hot Works, event staff, and venue from any claims, losses, or damages arising from the use of the tent.
      • If an artist requests that sidewalls be rolled up, Hot Works is not responsible for any resulting damage to artwork or personal property.

    By renting a tent, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the above rules.

    Non-compliance may result in removal from the event without refund.