MCCOLL-SHIRAZ FINE ART CONSULTANTS ANNOUNCE NEW EXHIBITION, VISIT BY ACCLAIMED ARTIST JOHN STOBART

McColl-Shiraz Fine Art Consultants are pleased to announce their exhibition The Exploration Sets Sail," on view November 22, 2003 through January 17, 2004. The exhibit is comprised of European and American marine paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries as well as original works by John Stobart. Hugh L. McColl, Jr., former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of America, and Massoud A. Shiraz, a professional art conservator, partnered to create McColl-Shiraz Fine Art Consultants. This firm, in addition to operating a gallery located in Charlotte, North Carolina, assists clients worldwide in the procurement and development of art collections.

The Explorations Sets Sail" November 22nd -- January 17th John Stobart lectures at Queens November 21st, attends opening reception

McColl-Shiraz Fine Art Consultants are pleased to announce their exhibition The Exploration Sets Sail," on view November 22, 2003 through January 17, 2004. The exhibit is comprised of European and American marine paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries as well as original works by John Stobart.

John Stobart himself will attend an invitation-only opening reception to take place on Friday, November 21st. Mr. Stobart maintains galleries in Salem and Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts as well as in Hilton Head, South Carolina and Washington D. C. He is internationally renowned for his artistic ability to transport the viewer to beautiful ports, inland waterways, and the open sea of both modern day and yesteryear through his works. His paintings are highly sought after by collectors, including notable marine enthusiasts in the Carolinas.

While in Charlotte, Mr. Stobart will also deliver a lecture to art students, admirers, and collectors, on the campus of Queens University of Charlotte. This lecture is free and open to the public. It will take place Friday, November 21st at 11:00am in the Accenture Auditorium in the Sykes Building on the Queens campus. To reserve seating, please call the gallery at 704.333.5983.

About John Stobart
Born in England in 1929, John Stobart studied at the Royal Academy School in London in the 1950s. As a young man, he traveled by passenger-cargo vessel to his fathers home in southern Africa. This voyage sparked his interest in maritime subjects, which he has pursued for over fifty years.

Mr. Stobart lived in Canada for some time before settling in the United States. During a visit to New York, he met the Wunderlich family, founders and owners of Kennedy Galleries, who offered him a one-man show. Since that time, Mr. Stobarts reputation has grown internationally and he is established as one of the foremost artists of our time.

About McColl-Shiraz Fine Art Consultants
Hugh L. McColl, Jr., former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of America, and Massoud A. Shiraz, a professional art conservator, partnered to create McColl-Shiraz Fine Art Consultants. This firm, in addition to operating a gallery located in Charlotte, North Carolina, assists clients worldwide in the procurement and development of art collections.

The gallery is located at 208 East Boulevard in Charlotte. Hours are Tuesday through Friday: 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-3pm and by appointment. For more information, call 704.333.5983 or visit www.mccollshiraz.com.