Muddy Waters is in need of our help. As one of the best places in Santa Barbara for young artists and musicians to get their work out into the world, it is a vital part of the Santa Barbara art environment. However, it is in need of some serious renovations that can help alleviate the capacity issues that have become more of an issue as bigger acts book the spot.  Andi Garcia has stepped up to the plate to begin a series of fund raising events to help with the cost of renovation.

However, if a charitable heart isn’t enough to get you join forces, go for the “Big Kahunas of tiki/zombie art culture”.     …Tiki + zombie!    Honestly, what more do you need to know?

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This Exotica/ Tiki themed art show with feature some Big Kahunas of tiki/zombie art culture with special friend , Tom BIG TOE Laura headlining

select guests like
Ken Ruzic
Mickey Edtinger
James Owens
John Mulder
Dave Cohen “SQUID”
Jen X
David Bird Designs
Candace McArthur Grant
Deborah Ramirez
Andy Proctor
many more .

Also featured will be several locals past and present

DONATED RAFFLE ITEMS by :
BOD Recording Studios
Andy Proctor
David Bird Designs
and many more

It is finally time, Loyal Blog Readers. I have been waiting a long time for this event, and I couldn’t be happier that it is finally here. This Thursday is, of course, First Thursday, but it will also be your chance to preview the Grand Opening show for AG2 Gallery. If you aren’t familiar with this gallery from previous posts, AG2 is the first full time gallery space in Santa Barbara dedicated to new art by emerging artists. This won’t be the first time you’ll have seen this kind of art; it has been found in coffee shops and bars throughout town. And thought, the AG2 Gallery does share some space with a coffee shop, this gallery will be bringing a focus on this kind of art that this town has not yet seen.

If, like me, you are a fan of this kind of art and want to see works emerging artists who are experimenting with new genres of artistic production, this venture will need any kind of support you can afford to give.  Make this one of your high priority stops for First Thursday, and make sure to come back on Saturday for the Grand Opening itself.

I’ll see you there. Details below.

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Andi Garcia has finally landed, well sort of , and opening a constant gallery space at 1101 State Street tucked French Press in Downtown Santa Barbara on the corner of State and

Figueroa .

August 1st Thursday, Aug 5th is the preview of Ag2 Gallery grand opening with art works from Portland , San Francisco, Los Angeles and beyond with a significant representation of the Hive Gallery in Los Angeles .
Highlighted in the global mix are Santa Barbara’s own core favorites Dave Cooley, Nomelove, Andy Proctor , Vanae Rivera and Jimmy Bell.

Ag2 Gallery is delighted to have Sino Tequila introduce themselves to Santa Barbara with their own brand of Super Sino Spicy margaritas as an added treat.

Music to be provided for by DeLaVina acoustic and live art painting by Yuki Miyazaki !!

Viva up all your senses this Fiesta week at Ag2 Gallery this 1st Thursday Aug 5th 5- 8pm and Grand Opening celebration featuring debut of TwentyFour Black Birds Artisan Chocolates , Saturday , Aug 7th 5-8pm

Gallery Hours : Mon through Friday 8am to 7pm
Sat and Sun 8am to 5pm
Art Sales by appointment
Andi Garcia 805.637.2521

Gallery Location :
Ag2 Gallery @French Press
1101 State Street , Santa Barbara , Ca 93101

Gallery Blog :
ARTiFAQZ Blog http://artifaqz.blogspot.com/

This just in from Joe Shea up in Portland. Thanks for sending this along, Joe.