CURRENT ART EXHIBIT

PAUL D. KOLESAR

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image: 'Nuns on the Run' mixed media on canvas
Self taught California born artist Paul D. Kolesar explores his own creative frontiers, sharing these experiences through mixed media, acrylics, assemblage, sculpture, oils, digital sketches and drawings.

Primarily selling work privately through his L.A. County studio, Paul’s work has been acquired for private collections spanning America reaching to Europe. Paul’s work can also be found in a variety of restaurants, salons, cafés and the like.

Here we get a special glimpse into the evolutionary art archives of his work spanning
from 1995 to present.

On display November 1st through November 25th.

www.pauldkolesar.com



PAST EXHIBITS

The Annual
FRIDA KAHLO Art Exhibit 2009

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Various artists display their own portrayal of Frida
 
Artists: Alex Rios, Anabel Tovar, Andrea Raft, Angel Acordagoitia, Bill Landers, Christine Alvarado, Christine Kesara Dennett, Cora Ramirez-Vasquez, Desireé Guerrero, Eddi Jelinet, Ilene Satala, Lily Susan Lash, Lynn Morgan, Maria Estella Rodriguez "MER", Melinda Rasch, Pilar Grother, Ray Vasquez, Ricardo Perez, Robert Lebsack, Shannon Jones, Skye Becker, Susan Tirre, Toby Salkin
Jewelry by Kate Enes, Liza Theval and Lee Janson

  *Day of the Dead Attire Welcome
Musical performance by Marisol y Los Gitanos 1pm

All work is available for purchase

Exhibit Dates:  Sept. 1st through October 31st
Gallery Hours:  Tue-Fri Noon - 5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm

image:  “La Salida”  acrylic on canvas by Shannon Jones

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Group of professional artists that work as artists for Kaman’s Art Shoppes, the largest amusement park concessionaire. This group of artists create full time in a variety of art forms including portraits, letter brush painting and face painting professionally for guests at Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.
“Mixed Messages” is a group show of over 20 artists that will showcase the artist’s professional work, with a broad range of mixed messages and styles including drawing, painting, mixed media and more.

June: Ernie Lucero "Paint, Paper & Passion"

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Ernie Lucero
presents
"Paint, Paper & Passion" 
"Pintura, Papel y Pasion"


Characteristic of urban or graffiti-art style,
self-taught artist Ernie Lucero uses stenciling,
acrylic and spray paints to create bold
representations of his world and his passions. 
Images of the Day of the Dead calacas,
grimacing devils, powerful flaming hearts,
demure Virgin Marys and familia fill
his pages... and his heart.

Exhibit Dates: 
June 5th through July 11th 2009


May: The Annual Motivational Art & Poetry Exhibit and Fundraiser

At Risk Teens from various parts of L.A. come together through their art and poetry to raise money for non-profit organizations.
Come support our youth and help a great cause.

Our mission is to have teens realize they have the power
to help others and make a change in society.
Art & Poetry Reception: 
Saturday, May 9th  4pm - 7pm


Free Event

Exhibit Dates: May 1st - May 30th



February:  The Annual "LOVE/HATE" Exhibit

Love and hate are two of the most passionate emotions a person can feel.  They can both cause strong out comes, sometimes even insanity.  Most everyone has felt either the intense hurt or that profound happiness because of love.  February, the Valentine month, artists will be sharing their views through art.

Artists: Abraham Castillo, Abraham Sproul, Alyssandra Nighswonger, Augusto Marin, Brandon Lynch, Bree Suzanne Servoss, Chris Langlais, Cora Ramirez-Vasquez, Dana Wyss, David Garcia, David A. Martinez, Deborah Griffin, Denise S. Cortes, Fabiola Gamboa, Gabriel Leon, Lupe Flores, Maria Ramirez, Mavis Leahy, Miguel Cuautle, Morgyn Owens-Celli, Nancy Mendez, Nancy Webber, Pilar Grother, Ray Vasquez, Sierra Hesperian, Temoc

Reciting Poets:
  Anotonio Cortez Appling, Anthony C
imarusti, Deborah Griffin, Leslie Morones, Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin, Yesenia Pastran

image:  "Amor Eterno"      David A. Martinez




2008 Past Exhibits

Learn to Knit Workshops...

We are pleased to introduce to you
Jamie Badore gentleman spinner and knitter

At the workshop, you will learn how to knit your choice of a beanie hat, scarf or dish cloth.
Your item would be a great gift or keep for yourself.
Workshop fee of $45 includes all materials needed and refreshments.

The yarn in your kit is from Hudson Valley Sheep & Wool Co., a small woman owned/operated sheep farm/fiber mill in Upstate New York.  The ladies process the wool from the farm’s own sheep (and others!) and then hand dye it.  Your color choice---their artistry!

You may contact us or Jamie Badore for more information on upcoming dates or if you'd be interested in booking your own workshop!
email:  fiberfreek@hotmail.com



March/April 2008- "Space Junkie"

Alex Rios
An invitation to expand your horizons.  An opportunity to let go of your surroundings, your opinions, and see things for what they might be instead of what they are not.

Art as I know it is a communicator, a facilitator of introduction, but no matter how articulate the speaker or how perceptive the listener there are always ideas and meaning that go undiscovered.  This is where my globes come in. They are symbols that make it easier to imagine different scenarios in which multiple meanings can be derived.  The globes represent the intangible like the future or things that cannot be quantified like people or love.  The mere mention of these words invoke many different meanings to many different people, by painting these ideas as globes the focus of obvious meaning is shifted to the back-burner and the imagination of the viewer is allowed to decide for themselves what they are seeing.


June/July 2008- "Beauties & Beasts"

Shannon Jones and Miriam Martinez

Two artists come together from different parts of California to bring you their newest works. Their paintings are demanding attention with such detail and saturated colors. From pin-up girls & sugar skulls to beasts smoking cigars.

Artist Reception:
Saturday, June 7th  6pm - 9pm

Exhibit Dates:  
June 3rd - July 19th 2008



OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008

"Casualties of War"
by
David Arthur Martinez and Arturo Sandoval Diaz
Two very passionate artists.  Each painting has a message you can not ignore.
Most definitely a thought provoking exhibit you should not miss.

We will be collecting letters or prayers for our troops through Thanks A Million

Exhibit runs through November 22nd 2008



DECEMBER 2008- The Annual La VIRGEN Art Exhibit

Please join us for this FREE event!
The Annual La VIRGEN Art Exhibit 2008
Various artists come together to display their interpretation of La Virgen
Exhibit Dates:  Dec. 2nd - Jan. 3rd

Artists:  Arturo Sandoval Diaz, Augusto Marin, Chela Bañuelos, Chris Langlais,
C. Louise, Cora Ramirez-Vasquez, Dana Wyss, Ernie Lucero, George De Los Santos,
LaTeefaH WriGht, Lori Pond, M.E.R., Matt Cunningham, Mavis Leahy,
Nadine Maria Kiernan, Patricia Varela, Pilar Grother, Pita Da Veiga, Ryan Ethington,
Temoc, Vanesa Andrade

 *Jewelry by Kate Enes and Liza Theval
 *Textiles by Jamie Badore