The 2003 Renaissance International Awards was presented to Kirk Douglas in Beverly Hills, California in 2004. This innovative award honours individuals across the spectrum of Arts, Entertainment & other Worlds, individuals who embody the virtues of the Renaissance Man or Woman. Founder and Principal, Leith Eaton, Multi-Media Artist, felt that the time was right for an award that paid tribute to the creative attributes and achievements of individuals outside of their renown and recognized skills. At the same time promoting the excellence & "good" within our society at a time when it seems we have forgotten basic human values.

Presented by:

Audio-Visual Productions, Inc.

Renaissance
International
Awards

The Award is the catalyst to the Journey of discovery of individuals across the spectrum of the Arts, Entertainment and other Worlds.

Selected 2004 Nominees include:

Ralph Fiennes
Ed Harris
Sir Anthony Hopkins
Tim Robbins
Emma Thompson
Benicio del Toro
Denzel Washington
Jodie Foster
Oprah Winfrey
Richard Gere

Founder & Principal

Leith Eaton

American born, Leith Eaton is a direct descendant of King Edward III of England and she is also related to the Founder of Wells Fargo and Daniel Boone. Leith's Art career began in three-dimensional design. Leith's paintings were introduced in a solo exhibition hosted by Alvenia Bridges, manager of the Rolling Stones. Her next solo exhibition was in New York City hosted by Elizabeth Ives Bartholet, Art Appraiser, who brought cubism to America. In addition Leith was commissioned to do a painting of former President George Bush and Congressman Wayne T. Gilchrest (Maryland). In January 1996, Leith had a solo exhibition in the Canon House Rotunda in the United States Congress sponsored by the late Congressman Sonny Bono, titled "America the Beautiful." Dr. Jasna Purvan Heurtley, Art Historian and Critic from the Metropolitan Museum and the United Nations Foundation summed up her work, "It give the impression of a sculptured impressionism. Her masterful technique complements and enhances her exciting subject matter. It is an innovation in the technique of painting. Leith is a dedicated Artist who balances talent, skill, technique and creativity with exceptional dedication and ease. She is an innovative Artist who has created a new trend."

Leith Eaton is registered in the Smithsonian Institute after having been chosen as an Official Artist for the 1996 Republican National Convention. Upcoming is a solo exhibition sponsored by United States Senator, Dianne Feinstein (California) March 12, 2003 in the United States Senate Russell Rotunda. A project with the Annenberg Center on Art and it's relationship to Health has developed into an ongoing work of art to be implemented in schools, universities and public facilities all over the United States. Leith Eaton's work is included in a coterie of important collectors that include: Prime Minister Netanyahu, Chozo Yoshii, Robert Gore Rifkind, Congressman Wayne T. Gilchrest, Congresswoman Mary Bono. Her early collectors include the Royal Families of Italy and Yougouslavie, Prince Pierre d'Arenburg, Frank Sinatra, Joan Baruch Bove', Lilly Pulitzer and others

Leith is also CEO of Audio-Visual Productions, Inc. a Multi-Media Company, with credits that include former President Bush, White House Communications and the Secret Service having done countless Documentaries, Commercials and Music Videos. Leith is founder of the International Arts Association.

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