The second of the three Funk Zone events this Saturday brings us the return of AMASS, brought to you by the good people behind Stateside Magazine.  This year they’ll be blocking off two blocks on Mason and Helena for artists, bands, DJs, and …wait for it…  Fire spinners! One of the highlights of the event, in my humble opinion, is getting to see many of the artists in action painting murals right before your eyes. It is an interesting insight into their creative process.  I learned long ago that I should leave drawing and painting to those with talent, so it is a really amazing experience to see people demonstrate a skill I so completely lack.

This event is not related to the Arts Fund/Cabana Home tag team that is happening simultaneously (more on this tomorrow), but it is only a few blocks away, so you’d be crazy not to hit all three. You’ll get a really great sampling of the diversity of our local arts scene.

The fun starts at 2pm and goes late. Details below.

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It has been too long since I put up a post for a show at Muddy Waters. It is such a great place for emerging and experimental art shows, so it is great to have them back on the radar. The title of this one is not kid-friendly, but then were all adults here, right?

Artists include: Daniel Jockumsen, Brett Hammond, Chris LeBaron, Vanae Rivera, Kelli, Bonnie Beedles, Leo Jurado, Carly Gonce, and Gloria Centurion.

Saturday February 19th from 7 to 9. See you there.

The second wonderful show that I want to highlight for this weekend, is the newest show at the studio of Vanae Rivera. This is one of the coolest art studios that I have seen in town, partially because it is in one of the most unlikely places. The event was originally going to be out of doors, but the rain has moved things inside. Don’t let the rain keep you away. There should be lots of great things on exhibit and lots of cool people to hang out with.

Rise of the Dead Art Show
Saturday, November 20th
6 – 10 PM
4159 State Street
New art by Daniel Jockumsen, Chris LeBaron, Vanae Rivera, Brett Hammond and other friends…

FREE COFFEE, $25 Art pieces by Vanae, music..(someones ipod), FIRE, and lots of cool characters…. dress warm!

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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This Saturday two amazing women are working together to raise money for a good cause. Andi Garcia, who founded Heart2Hand, should be no strange to readers of this blog. Vanae Rivera is a wonderful artist and designer who has an amazing studio space where this event will take place. It’s worth stopping by just to see this hidden gem, but make sure to bring your wallet too, as there is bound to be some really great art and other things to buy. This should be an really great event and I couldn’t be more excited that these two got together on this project. See you there…

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Ag2 Gallery is honored to have Vanae Rivera’s Space Invaders Craft Fair support the Heart2Hand Youth Art Fund with raffle and lemonade sale at this Saturday’s event at 4159 State Street .

Heart2Hand youth art fund was started July 30th , 2009 and has made their first donation in December 2009 to La Cuesta high school .

Founder of H2H youth art fund and owner of Ag2 Gallery, Andi Garcia, states ” We are very excited to work within the schools as a supplement of the arts programs for secondary school aged kids. As a native of Santa Barbara’s Eastside , I am thankful for the artists such as Manuel Unzueta and others who took the time and effort to broaden the cultural arts to us kids. We were borderline crime vs. creatively and I truly believe it was the artful efforts of outside support that kept some of us out major trouble.
Establishing H2H is a way for me to give back and contribute to our community
…Art Saves Lives ”

“We thank the current resident artists like Vanae Rivera and her Space Invaders event for their support as we enter the 10/11 school year fund raising efforts . ”

The fund continues to raise funds in conjunction with Ag2 gallery where a percentage of all art sales at the gallery spot benefits the fund.

Space Invaders Art Craft Fair is this Saturday, August 28th at 4159 State Street 11:00am to 7:00pm . Heart2Hand fundraiser of an old fashioned lemonade stand and sack lunches as well as a raffle of very artful artifacts that will be on display will be presented at Ag2 Gallery table .

For further information about how to contribute to the fund contact Andi Garcia 805.637.2521

Andi Garcia 805.637.2521
Ag2 Gallery @French Press
1101 State Street , Santa Barbara , Ca 93101

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