175 Artists, One Night Only! One Night Stand on August 24th
Support environmental education and the arts at this year’s One Night Stand fundraiser for Art From Scrap, a program of Explore Ecology. With art from over 170 artists, food, live music from Sidewalk Affair and a silent auction this year’s One Night Stand promises to deliver a wonderful time for all.
Artists Dug Uyesaka and Tony Askew One Night Stand 2012.
What people seem to like most about One Night Stand is the element of mystery and surprise. None of the art is labeled. The artist signs their name on the back of their piece; their name is only revealed after their art is sold.
Many of the artists who donate to One Night Stand also attend the event. “Last year, I had no idea whose art I had purchased until after I bought it.” explained Mary Price. “I only knew that I loved the piece. It was exciting to find out who the artist was and to be able to support Art From Scrap through my purchase.”
Phoebe Brunner said, “It’s very exciting and a one of a kind event full of surprises. As an artist who does not typically paint small, this is a challenge and a real treat to see what appears. Lots of little gems in this show. Last year, we purchased a lovely woodblock from an L.A. artist unknown to me. Now it’s one of my favorite things.”
Dan Levin is “grateful to be included in this varied and talented group of artists… banding together for a worthy cause as it were.”
Last year’s sold-out event raised $40,000 to support Art From Scrap’s mission of environmental education and art programming.
One Night Stand is Explore Ecology’s major fundraiser and is a wonderful and direct way for people to support the Art From Scrap program.
Tickets will be available online: http://www.onenightstandafs.com/tickets.html until midnight Friday, August 23 and then at the door on Saturday, August 24th. Gates open at 5:30 pm on Saturday, August 24th. The event itself starts at 6:30 pm for Preview Early Entry and 7:00 pm for General Admission. The cost- General Entry is $35.00 before event/$ 40.00 at the door. Preview Early Entry- 6:30 pm $125.00 before event/$150.00 at the door.
Art lovers and collectors, mark your calendars! While this may be your first One Night Stand, we guarantee you will feel great the next morning, knowing that your generosity has helped to support environmental education and the arts… and Art From Scrap will have the utmost respect for you!
Josh was born and raised in Santa Barbara, where his passion and curiosity for the environment began and has continued to grow. During his undergraduate studies, Josh pursued this interest at the University of California at Santa Cruz, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies.
Melissa Dodos developed her passion for creative reuse as a mother of four and elementary educator over the past 25 years. She loves to inspire creativity by connecting people with resources and ideas.
Veronica grew up in San Diego and spent four years in San Luis Obispo studying Animal Science at Cal Poly. As an undergrad she learned lots about livestock, agriculture, and wildlife.
Stephanie began her journey as an educator over twenty years ago working as a preschool teacher in Washington state for a cooperative preschool program affiliated with Whatcom Community College. She loved observing the wonder and curiosity of the children and bringing them out into nature to explore the natural world. She continued her love for learning and got her teaching license and then her Montessori certification and worked as an elementary teacher in Tribal, Public, and Montessori schools. She collaborated to create a school garden and her students loved it so much that it became a special place where they could garden, read, explore, play, and it provided a safe sanctuary for students to calm down and reset when they were having difficult moments.
Morgan’s mermaid soul is always seeking adventure—swimming a relay across the Santa Barbara Channel and taking the first photo of a newborn orca off Anacapa Island being standout experiences close to home.
Lindsay Johnson