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Metro Gallery presents "Collective Amnesia" new works by Mary-Austin Klein

Los Angeles, CA – Metro Gallery presents Mary-Austin Klein’s solo exhibition, “Collective Amnesia.” These new works explore the form of the Los Angeles landscape, the idea of how those of us who reside here define it, how we define ourselves by it, and how we interact with it. Mary-Austin Klein’s exhibition tackles these questions through oil paintings of the urban landscape displaying the enchantment that is Los Angeles. The exhibition will be on display from May 17th to June 21th, 2008. Please join us for the opening reception Saturday, May 17th, 2008, from 6-9pm.

Bloggers Wanted!

Art and culture savvy people wanted to write occasional posts about interesting arts related events in and around Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Echo Park, Atwater, Glassel Park downtown. Also person needed to compile weekly, concise neighborhood art and events list. In return we can offer credit and advertising on the SLGA website for you or your business. Please email sl_galleryalliance@hotmail.com and tell us a little about yourself. Look forward to hearing from you!

Fresh Pressed

I happened by this new shop the other day on Hollywood Blvd. one block east of Vermont and immediately got excited. Turned out it was one of my dreams come true a place where you can bring your artwork and have a screen set up for screen printing on shirts, bags, paper, etc. The price for set up is very reasonable about $35-45 and includes the screen set up and first shirt. additional shirts are $20. You can also pay the set up costs and bring your own substrate for $5 a print. Definitely looking forward to getting some prints done here! check em out www.fresh-pressed.com

April 5th - 12 artists in 3 cities at once...

12x36 - A LOCAL LENS
12 artists 3 cities 3 galleries simultaneously across the globe
Los Angeles Reception Saturday April 5th at 6pm until 10pm
Gallery Revisited
3204 sunset blvd. at the corner of Descanso Drive. Street parking avail.

Society of Illustrators @ Junc 03.29

Society of Illustrators Los Angeles: Illustration West 46 Juried Exhibition @ Junc March 29-May 6 2008 Reception Saturday March 29, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

SI-LA Presents new work by established and emerging artist chosen for Illustration West 46 competition. Selected by renowned editorial, book and gallery painters and illustrators: John Hendrix, Josh Cochran , Mark Matcho, Noah Woods and Tim Egan the exhibition places established pros along side exciting newcomers giving viewers the chance for the first time to see the next generation of illustrators who are just begining to make a name for themselves The exhibition is made possible with the support of The Society of Illustrators Los Angeles . Many thanks!

Unions & Intersections: Featuring works by Valentin Toledo

Metro Gallery presents Valentin Toledo’s solo exhibition, “Unions & Intersections.” These new works are inspired by mathematical models set out to define groups and subgroups creating a space that is at once hermetic and permeable. Through his choice medium of glass, acrylic, and polyurethane this artist explores the relationships between pure line, color, and volume, the sum of which defines space. The exhibit will be on display from March 29th, 2008 to May 3rd, 2008. Please join us for the opening Saturday, March 29th, 2008, from 6-9pm.

the second annual ARTWATER FESTIVAL...

... is looking for vendors. The deadline submission is coming up quick thoug March 25th, 4 p.m.

"Los Angeles' Atwater Village Neighborhood Council and City Council District 13, in conjunction with SONICMUZE and IMPORTANTE GIFTS, are presenting the second annual ARTWATER FESTIVAL, a day-long celebration of our wonderfully diverse and creative community, on Saturday, April 26th. So, heads up, local artists!"

We've got a limited number of booths, each measuring 10' x 10' (and including a tent, table, and two chairs) available to vendors for a $100 fee, the proceeds of which go towards the Los Feliz and Atwater public schools' music and art supplies. Many of these booths will be exclusively allocated to artists and their work, ranging from paintings, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, and other handmade pieces. Regale your booth with your work and keep all proceeds from your booth sales.

The Echo Park Time Travel Mart

The Echo Park Time Travel Mart is a store front that fronts as a store but is really a "non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write." they offer "drop-in tutoring, after-school workshops, in-schools tutoring, help for English language learners, and assistance with student publications."

The recently opened 1714 Sunset Blvd. location is one of several around the country and was conceived by Dave Eggers. There is a story behind the idea of creating semi fictional stores such as San Francisco's Pirate Supply Store that you can look up online, but the important thing is that it's a great idea and cool art friendly space that the community can relate to and the local kids can benefit from.

Check it out and volunteer!

SLGA Art Shows

Tons of great art stuff coming up (and going on) in the Five Boroughs (permanent post)

SLGA Openings:November February 7- 12

The Trinity @ Thinkspace

featured New works and an installation from Tony Philippou, Zach Johnsen & Marion Bolognesi

Opening Reception: Friday, Feb. 8th 7-11PM Show runs through March 8

Sunset Junction Block Party Saturday December 8 7-10 p.m.

Skip the mall this year! The shops of Sunset Junction are having a Holiday Block Party December 8 7-10 p.m. Over a dozen of your favorite shops will be staying open late, offering new art exhibitions, music, live events and special one night only discounts. All within easy walking distance of the Sunset Junction in the heart of Silver Lake.

Recently several additional boutiques opened in the neighborhood joining old favorites and adding new energy to what has already become a neighborhood destination. Please join us December the 8th and redisicover what you already new, Silver Lake is one of the last destinations in Los Angeles for individually owned shops that provide one-of-a-kind clothing, gifts, art and more.

More participants and events being added daily

Hope to see you there!

Reform School
Kelly Green
Come To Mama (live DJ, Cocktails and Sale)
Hung on you (live DJ, Cocktails and Sale)
Junc (Art Exhibition and Sale)
Giant Robot
Bar Keeper (Party, Special Holiday Cocktails and Sale)
Sunset Orange
Le Pink
Secret Headquarters
Serifos
Matrushka
Rag Mopp
Living Room
Thinkspace Gallery (Art Exhibition)
S B London Gallery (Art Exhibition)
Pull My Daisy (Party and Sale)
Sunset Blvd. 3200 Block
Gallery Revisited (Art Exhibition and Sale)
Sumi's
Mesh and Lace