TORRANCE ART MUSEUM: 80 DAYS, HERE WE COME!!!

@ THE TORRANCE ART MUSEUM

80 Days: A Declaration of Customs

A hypothetical touring exhibition of one-night-only presentations – each in a different country, 12 in all, over 80 days - that will showcase the original LA based artists selected and adding a new artist from each location worldwide where the exhibition was to be presented. The original project was cancelled due to logistical funding issues and this show is a response to the financial difficulties affecting artists and their ability to exhibit abroad in economically challenged times.

ARTIST: 

Jonathan Apgar, Alexander de Cadinet, Daniela Campins, Emily Counts, Walpa D'Mark, Mark Dutcher, Ariel Erestingcol, Roni Feldman, Jon Flack, Luis Hernandez, Dimitri Kozyrev, Annie Lapin, John Millei, Ruby Osorio, Claudia Parducci, Francesco Patriarca, Antonio A. Puleo, Alison Rash, Ali Smith, Grant Vetter, Cindy Wright, Akihiro Yasugi, Liat Yossifor

Postal 7600 Publication

It was nice to be a part of this issue of Postal 7600 with Durden and Ray Collective...

• Postal 7600 is a free and open subscription digital Contemporary Art magazine. This magazine is published under a “3+2+1” scheme, which Means that each issue features 3 local artists (from Mar del Plata), 2 national artists (from Argentina) and 1 foreign artist. This scheme enables the promotion of Mar del Plata’s art in the country and around the world, and at the same time, it brings international and national art closer to local audiences. Our magazine is 100% free of charge both for the audience and the artists featured in it. We neither charge artists a fee to appear in our magazine nor a percentage in the event that they sell their work thanks to the magazine. Our aim is to promote artists without an intention to act as intermediaries. For that reason, artists´ contact details are provided in the magazine, so that those who are interested can contact artists directly. Artists are selected by open call. If you are interested in sending your material, you’ll find the requirements in the “Open Call” section. Bear in mind that we will focus on your work and not on your resume: we prioritize work over credentials. The magazine is published on a monthly basis. We keep track of previous editions in an online database so that we can build a nice library, where we can all enjoy contemporary art and artists.

2012 MONSTER DRAWING RALLY@ARMORY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

So excited!!! It's going to be a fun filled day working and drawing along with other artist, hope to see you there!!! I will post up the drawings that artist come up with this epic drawing rally!!!

Portraits of the Fallen Memorial Project

For our heroes, Greg Gagarin.  I am very honored to participate in the 

Portraits of the Fallen Memorial. 

The Purpose of the memorial is to commemorate the sacrifice of those American Military service 

members from California who have died while serving their country during the wars in 

Afghanistan and Iraq. The memorial  identify each fallen soldier with an artists rendering of the soldiers image.

This project was founded just one year ago and has already received over 100

portraits from some of the finest Southern California Artists. The first preview

exhibition was held for Veterans Day 2011 at the Terry Moore Gallery in Los Angeles

coupled with the first digital presentation.

Curator Sherry Moore matches an artist with a photograph of one of one of our fallen

troops. The artist creates a painted portrait of the fallen hero. To date there are 685

Californians who have lost their lives in support of our great country.

This project will include not only the development of a permanent structure, but also

the first digital interactive war memorial. It is expected to ultimately expand to be

nationwide and will be in Museums and other very exciting public venues across the

country.

My Hero, Greg Gagarin laid to rest

Filipino-American Staff Sergeant Greg Phil Gagarin of the U.S.  who was killed in action when an improvised explosive device went off last June 3 in Thania, Iraq, was accorded a 21–gun salute by the U.S. honor guards during the burial rites.
He also received from the U.S. Armed Forces the posthumous Bronze Star Medal, the fourth highest U.S. military award for gallantry in action, and the Purple Heart medal in recognition of his valor and dedication to duty.

http://www.PortraitsoftheFallenMemorial.org

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybwCBK3hOiw

Spread The Word @ Mark Moore Gallery

GARY BASEMAN AND ARIEL ERESTINGCOL

MAX PRESNEILL

ALLISON RASH

SHARK TOOF IN DA HOUSE

THERE WAS AN AWESOME RANGE OF WORKS DISPLAYED ON THE BOOK COVERS AND THE TURN OUT WAS HUGE!!! GLAD TO BE A PART OF THIS WORTHY CAUSE FOR LITERACY... THANKS CAT AND MARK!!!

OTF COLLAB: STORE INTRO TEASER

http://vimeo.com/33200064

If you're looking for a store that carries great vintage apparel and accessories but with a fresh and artistic twist, check out the grand opening of OTF- ObserveTheFound on 12.10.11! Enjoy the teaser and come out support OTF!!!

SPREAD THE WORD

A one-night exhibition held on December 17th, 2011 at Mark Moore Gallery, “Spread the Word” will showcase works by over 80 contemporary artists starting below $100 – with special emphasis on local talent – to raise funds for 826LA!

Featuring a live set by 88.9FM KCRW's Jason Bentley, craft beer tasting provided by Brouwerji West, local food truck eats by Holy Aioli and unique artworks for sale from artists such as Gary Baseman, Jessika Addams, Aaron Kraten, Dave Eggers, Ryan Travis Christian, Okay Mountain and more!

A $25 ticket gets you an evening of art, music and culinary goodness, plus all proceeds from ticket and art sales benefit 826LA's incredible volunteer-based programming.

Founded by celebrated novelist, Dave Eggers, 826LA is a non-profit organization dedicated to support...ing students ages 6 to 18 years old with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. By providing after-school tutoring, evening and weekend workshops, in-school tutoring, help for English-language learners, and assistance with student publications, 826LA is a pioneering non-profit focused on youth literacy, creativity and fostering unique voices in the arts.

Participating Artists include:

Aaron Kraten, Adam Miller, Adam Tullie, Alex Moore, Ali Smith, Alison Blickle, Alison Rash, Allison Cortson, Amir Fallah, Ana Villarruel, Andrew Schoultz, Angie Lacerenza, April Street, Ariel Erestingcol, Brett Amory, Brion Nuda Rosch, Britton Tolliver, Bryce Oprandi, Bumblebee, Caroline Geys, Carrie McIlwain, Chad Person, Chris Stanton, Chris Trueman, Christopher Davison, Claudia Parducci, Cole James, Colin Roberts, Dani Tull, Dave Deany, Dave Eggers, David Rathman, Deborah Hede, Devon Tsuno, Dimitri Kozyrev, Feodor Voronov, Gary Baseman, Gin Stevens, Ian Trout, Irina Alimanestianu, J.P. Roy, Jade Townsend, Jason Ramos, Jay Erker, Jessika Addams, John Mills, John Scane, Jon Flack, Jordan Christian, Julie Henson, Keith Schwartz, Kiel Johnson, Kimber Berry, Know Hope, Leora Lutz, Levon Jihanian, Ryan Travis Christian, Mark Mulroney, Matthew McGuinness, Max Presneill, Megan Olson, Mia Taylor, Michael Dopp, Nano Rubio, Nathan Spoor, Nicolas Shake, Noah Thomas, Okay Mountain, P-Jay Fidler, Roni Feldman, Ryan Wallace, Sage Vaughn, Scot Nobles, Shagha Ariannia, Stephanie Washburn, Talley Matthew, Thais Beltrame, Tom Neely, Tomokazu Matsuyama, Travis Millard and Virginia Martinsen