Fabulous cause and group!!

This sounds amazing! the Sawdust Art Festival in Long Beach

Like a moth to a flame I was drawn  by fate to find this.  I love ANYTHING wood even good old fashioned forest and tree’s.  Living in Southern California where it is very dry and most nature is planned landscaping, I have a genuine appreciation for natural habitat.

BACK TO THE WOOD, so I was looking for new and fun things to do and found the Sawdust Art festival.  I love the craftsmanship that goes into anything made of wood and I really look forward to making it out to this sometime soon.

Sawdust Art Festival

935 Laguna Canyon Rd Laguna Beach, CA 92651

(949) 494-3030

Fore more info: http://www.sawdustartfestival.org/

Sawdust Art Festival’s 47th Annual Summer Show

June 28 – September 1, 2013, open 10-10 daily

The Sawdust will feature the fine art and craft of over 200 Laguna Beach artists and is sure to be the highlight of your summer adventures.

Art enthusiasts, collectors, and novice artists have come to the Sawdust since the beginning in 1966 for our mix of fine art and craft. Media include hand-blown and fused glass, painting, jewelry, surf art, ceramics, clothing and textiles, wood and metal sculpture, scrimshaw, photography, and so much more.

Artists are eager to share their creative process with you so please feel free to ask the exhibitors questions, take an art workshop, and enjoy our live art demonstrations.  Have fun!!

Ontario, CA Artwalk June 15, 2013 Free!!

If you have never experienced, then you MUST…Pasadena Chalk Festival 2013

This year the Pasadena Chalk Festival is on June 15-16.  I’m excited to say my husband will be participating this year!!  I was completely astonished by the quality and talent from last year’s festival and I can’t wait to see what the new year brings!! pasadenachalkfestival.com

In case you missed it…The Art and Music fest at Cal State San Bernardino was a hit!!

I just wanted to share a few pictures from the event since I was able to attend.  My husband Edwin, aka, “Art by Redoe”, and our good friends Hippie and Shell, all shared a booth showing their art. Check it out!

Custom painted shoes Artist: “Art by Redoe”

Artist: Hippie One

Artist: Art by Redoe (Skateboard)

Artist: “Art by Redoe”

Here we all are…well not me, I’m behind the camera, BUT all talents combined, we all had a great time!!

So much to do in May!! Arts & Music Festival 2013 @ CSUSB

Cal. State San Bernardino (CSUSB) will be hosting its inaugural Arts and Music Festival on Friday May 17, 2013 from 4-9 p.m. Admission is 100% free.

Attendees can expect to experience a day of fun, including:

• 3rd Annual CSUSB Jazz Fest, featuring our own CSUSB Jazz Ensemble, along with Poncho Sanchez, the Latin Society, Mongorama, free workshops and more
• Art Walk, featuring top local and regional artists (see attached Call for Entries and note upcoming deadline of April 19)
• Art Demos, including glass blowing, ceramic wheel throwing, blacksmithing/forging and open studios
• Arts Connection will host an information lounge and reception in conjunction with RAFFMA
• Bohemian Fest, featuring henna artists, a drum circle, vintage clothing vendors, nail art and screen-printing
• Children’s Art Activities hosted by RAFFMA
• Food Trucks with tasty delights to enjoy while you experience the Arts & Music Festival
• Pfau Library Chalk Walk and Book Sale, pick up some books and view/create sidewalk chalk art
• RAFFMA presents Chicano Muralists in Southern California, 1968-1985. Also on display A walk through Temeeku: A look into the past and present of the Luise?o people. Docent-led tours of the Treasures of Ancient Egypt exhibition.
• Underground Music Society presents “Best of Bands,” featuring the best Ska, Reggae, Rock Alternative and Indie bands of the Inland Empire

Visit your local art gallery. GOPA Gallery in Riverside, CA

Gallery of Progressive Arts is always on the cutting edge displaying the hottest local artists and having a new artist opening show every first Thursday of the month during the Riverside Artwalk.  The gallery also has lots of goodies to buy like prints, clothes, jewelry, and many other things that were made by local artists.

Located at 3595 University Ave, Riverside, CA Suite A (upstairs)

Contact: 909-561-2487

Please call before visiting if not during the Artwalk to make sure the gallery is open for viewing.  I know they are always working on the next project and at times close the gallery to hang new work.

https://www.facebook.com/GOPAGallery

What to do this weekend? Try going to the Long Beach Antique Market

Admission $6.00 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Early Admission  $12.00 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM (For the hardcore shopper who wants to get first pick at all the goodies)

Children Under 12 Free

The Box Office closes at 2:00PM – Shop till 3:30 PM.

Free Parking –  Rain or Shine – No Pets Allowed

I have yet to make it to this particular event, but only because I want to go with some money to spend and that has yet to happen.  I have read many reviews about it and the people who have been, seem to go back again and again and almost seem addicted.  I fear this would be my fate as well.  If you are in the area, check it out and let me know what you think!!

http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com/

 

Check out your local artwalk!

Ok, so I am a little late on this but in time I will be on top of things! This past weekend was the Pomona Artwalk in downtown Pomona where the art culture is rich in the Inland Empire.

If you are in the IE and want something to do, every second Saturday of the month Pomona has an art walk that is full of galleries having shows, providing snacks and sometimes wine, local bars, and lots of restaurants to grab something to eat during your journey.  It is several blocks of all of the above and a guaranteed good night for all.  There is also local events all month long in the downtown art district  like the weekend Farmers Market and every last Saturday of the month is the Pomona Night Out Classic Car show.  Several times a year there is the Antique Rows collectors Street Faire (Next one is on May 25, 2013 8am-3pm). (This is so dangerous for me not to spend every last time on the treasures found here!

http://pomonaartscolony.com/pages/blast.html

http://www.downtownpomona.org/

Now to cover art….The Brewery Artwalk in Los Angeles

Now to cover art….The Brewery Artwalk in Los Angeles

This is a really good time to go for an all day stroll through the apartments and studios of LA’s up and coming artist.  Please click on the link provided above to see for yourself but it is an amazing collection of art and the opportunity to eat at the local food trucks or at the on site restaurant which was delicious and affordable. 

 

This year it is on April 27, 2013. Oh and best part is, ITS FREE!  The Brewery is located at 2100 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031,  off the I-5 Freeway at Main Street.

 

The Brewery ArtWalk is a twice annual open studio weekend at the worlds largest art complex. With over 100 participating residentartists, you will have the opportunity to see new works, discover new favorites, speak with the artists and purchase artwork directly from the artists’ studios.