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

Muddy Waters hosts  the 8th Annual Noches de los Muertos Art Show  with a reception  on October 2nd  at 7pm .

This Day of the Dead inspired artshow  and exhibit , curated by Traci Lynn with assistance from Andi Garcia, will feature art from Santa Barbara’s local favorite and  works from Los Angeles and San Francisco guest artists.

Artists include :
: Brett Hess, FrankieBabylon DarkArtist, Vanae Rivera, Von Munster, Derek Harrison, Juan Solis Jen Smith-Mckee, Nicolas Caesar, Krissi Sandvik, Kim Klem, BoRo Fine Plush  Christopher Umana, Lauren Veach, Silvia Larroc, Tamara Wade,  Kristin Abhayada Dwan, J.MUNIZ , Evan Ames, Matt Trottino ( Cali Green ), Nome1

There will be a community celebratory alter to honor past loved ones and/or lost legends.
You are invited Bring an artifacts and an offering to honor past loved legends

A raffle of original art work will be held to benefit Heart2Hand youth art fund.

Music will be provided by  Darkling.
Art Showing until November 11, 2010
Food , BEER , FUN .. AMAZING ART

I can not wait to see you there !!

Contact : 805.966.9328 for more details
Andi Garcia 805.637.2521
Santa Barbara , Ca 93101

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I remember very clearly the first time I saw artwork by Molly Hahn (aka Mollycules) at Muddy Waters. I was and continue to be drawn to her work because of the wonderful imagination evident in each piece.  Molly is also a children’s book author and illustrator, and is particularly savvy when it comes to the new possibilities for marketing her work.  Recently she sent me a message to let me know that she is now selling some of the original work from her “Sketches of the Day” project, which she turned into a book. I am more than happy to pass this news on here.

You can see the work on her website, and I encourage you to check a feature on her that appears in today’s Independent. If you happen to be down in San Diego, look for her booth at ComicCon.

Last night Muddy Waters Coffee Shop held a reception for the latest art show curated by Andi Garcia. It was also Andi’s birthday party–Happy Birthday, Andi! If you didn’t make it to see the art on the walls, the show will be up until the end of the month. The show features art by Derek Harrison of Energy Tattoo, Albert Montoya, and Nomelove. Go get yourself a cup of jo, and spend a bit of time looking at the walls.

This Saturday Jimmy Bell will be hosting a reception for his current exhibition of work at Muddy Waters. The show is up now and I can tell you that there is a lot of great work up. Make sure to bring your checkbook and get there early because there is a good chance that this stuff will start flying off the wall.  See you there.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

6 – 10 pm at Muddy Waters 508 East Haley St.