Get Your Tickets Now For Art From Scrap Fundraiser
On the evening of Saturday, April 5th, the Art From Scrap Gallery will be transformed into a celebration of all things assemblage. That night from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm, over 70 mischief-making artists will show their work in the Art From Scrap Assemblage Art Show and Fundraiser. The theme of this year’s event is Mischief! The challenge was to create a new artwork that incorporates a piece of previously created art.
Naughty- Joyce Wilson
The public is invited to come to the Art From Scrap Gallery from March 8th until April 5th to bid on their favorite art. This year’s artists include local greats Ron Robertson, Dan Levin, Joan Rosenberg Dent, Neal Crosbie, Colleen Kelly, Bari Ramoy, Brad Nack, Mike Brady and many others. Assemblage master Michael deMeng, who taught a workshop at Art From Scrap in February, also contributed a piece to the show.
A Shrine For All Occasions- Ron Robertson
The cost to attend the evening event is $15.00. Tickets are available online at EventBrite or at the door. All of the proceeds benefit art programing at Art From Scrap. Artwork will be sold during the closing night party where you can enjoy a mischievous photo op with Bob Debris, music with DJ Darla Bea of KCSB FM, food, beer from Telegraph Brewery and wine from local winemakers. Bid on silent auction items including a four night stay in Sayulita, Mexico, dinner at local restaurants and other exciting items.
Bat Boy- Michael deMeng
What Will They Create? is a juried art exhibition. This year’s judges include Charles Donelan, Executive Arts Editor for the Santa Barbara Independent, Gregory Corso, Publisher of Santa Barbara Seasons, Dug Uyesaka, Santa Barbara County Second District Arts Commissioner, Jeremy Tessmer, Gallery Director at Sullivan Goss and Holly Mackay, Artist. The prestigious Hollister Family Awards with cash prizes totaling $1,000 will be presented to the first, second and third place winning artists.
The Assemblage Muse for 2014 is Dan Levin, whose art will be the centerpiece for the exhibition.
Gwillliam Was Here- Dan Levin
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