Palm Springs, CA: A Holiday Art Affair at Gallery 446

Gallery 446 will present a collection of original artwork created by Desert Arc clients at “A Holiday Art Affair” on Sunday, December 15, 2013, from 12:00pm to 7:00pm, through the efforts of art curator and Modernism Week board member, Laurie Weitz. All Desert Arc art that is displayed will be on sale. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Desert Arc, which provides services to clients that enhance the quality of life and create opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.

The mission of Desert Arc is to enhance the quality of life and create opportunities for adult clients with disabilities, 18 and over. Desert Arc serves people with developmental disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and other medical conditions. Many have multiple disabilities and nearly all are low income. Currently Desert Arc has 900 clients enrolled in all programs.

Other attractions on display December 15 will include a boutique style atmosphere featuring:

· Original designs by Shari Belafonte
· Vintage clothing for women and men by Déjà Vu vintage finery by William Miller
· Celebrity makeup artist Maryam of Beverly Hills
· Original paper sculpture greeting cards by artist Chad Stephens
· Wearable art by “Chatoyance by Martine Suhl”
· Book signing by Grace Robbins
· Celebrity Chef Andre Carthen

The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or item for a child or teen for the Gallery’s “Cocoa and Candy Canes Toy Drive” benefiting the Marine Corps’ “Toys for Tots” program.

For more information about Gallery 446 visit their website or call 760-459-3142. For more information on the event, please visit Desert Arc website or call 760-346-1611 or email info@desertarc.org.

Gallery 446
SOIN Studios
446 S Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-459-3142

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Sausalito, CA: December Open Art Studios

On Saturday and Sunday, Dec 7 & 8, is the annual December Open Art Studio in Sausalito. There will be 80 studios open from 11am to 6pm for the public to view the work of local artists over the weekend.

"This year has been very productive and I will have more paintings available
than ever before," said Sue Averell, owner of Sausalito Artists @ Work located on the 2nd floor in Studio 235. Studio 235 is only one of the many studios open for the weekend.

The ICB Art Studios are home to almost 100 artists and offer visitors the opportunity to see inside the working studios of some of the Bay Area's most talented artists. Nestled close to the San Francisco Bay, toward the North end of Sausalito, is this landmark historic building, steeped in the area's ship building roots, and rekindled by the creative juices of a vibrant community of artists.

"I'm so pleased to be showing a large selection of Urban Landscape and Botanicals, two Seascapes, two pieces from my NEW Underwater Series and two from my NEW Inside Out Series," said Sue.

ICB Art Studios are located on the corner of Harbor Drive and Gate Five Road. There is plenty of free parking anywhere in the lot.

ICB Art Studios
480 Gate Five Road
Studio 235
Sausalito, CA
www.sueaverell.com
(415) 706 5051


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San Diego, CA Resurrecciòn III, Day of the Dead, Art and Music Event, October 26

Arte Fresca and Konstant Be are back at it again for the 3rd annual Dìa de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Art & Music event! This year over 20 amazing local artists will be creating on hand-crafted wooden crosses--this art is not to be missed. And when you purchase the art you will be saving lives. Additionally there will be live art, Day of the Dead make-up artists for face painting, live bands, DJ's, raffle prizes and more.

This year this spectacular event is being held at The Merrow (formerly The Ruby Room) 1271 University. It starts at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26th and closes at 2:00 a.m., Sunday morning, October 27th. There is a $7.00 cover charge, but if you're in costume, the price drops to only $5.00!

Face painting will be offered by Elizabeth Pina and Noemi Salvador. Live artists will include Linda Halsey, Danny Peralta, Val Yazon, Hill Young, and Arek Art.

Sounds will be provided by Melaza Underground, and if you want to follow your favorite musicians, here's the schedule:

• 9:30 - 10:00 p.m:  Lillian LeFranc
• 10:30 - 11:00 p.m.: Viva Apollo
• 11:30 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.:  Restoration One

The Merrow (formerly The Ruby Room)
1271 University
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 299-7372


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San Diego, CA: Hostel Takeover Art Show October 20

A growing art event, Hostel Takeover, at Hostelling International Downtown San Diego has been helping downtown San Diego become more inviting to local artists. Hostel Takeover has succeeded in not only bringing fresh local art to that area of town that had never represented San Diego’s local culture, but has also been bringing in more and more local artists of all mediums. Held every few months, this event has also been attracting as many as 400 attendees from all parts of the country as well as some international guests. The next Hostel Takeover will be held Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm.

Not only will visitors be treated to an amazing array of artistic endeavors but there will also be delicious food and live music for your enjoyment. If you would like to participate, please send an email to hosteltakeover@sandiegohostels.org. There is a suggested donation of $3.00 to attend.

Hosteling International
521 Market Street
San Diego, CA 92101
http://www.sandiegohostels.org/


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