TOUR TO SHOWCASE VENTURA `SOHO' : LOCAL FINE, FUNCTIONAL ARTISTS TO OPEN STUDIOS TO HOLIDAY SHOPPERS.Byline: Patricia Hesselbach Special to the Daily News Fine and functional art will predominate Saturday's Holiday Artwalk, with more than 40 stores, restaurants, museums, galleries and artists' studios sponsoring a potpourri of exhibits and events. The collaborative effort between artists and merchants is a showcase for high-quality creations that gives artists the opportunity to expand their visibility. From 5 to 9 p.m., shuttles will transport visitors from location to location, or holiday shoppers can tour the sites independently. Along the way, Artwalk aficionados can sample food, entertainment and a healthy helping of holiday cheer. Every flavor of the spectrum will be on display in the range of sculpture, mixed media, word art, glass, and wearable art Wearable art, also known as Artwear, describes the making of individually designed pieces of usually hand-made clothing as artistic expressions. Pieces may be sold and/or exhibited . Many sites, themselves, are expected to complement the artwork with their own unique histories and personalities. Michele Chapin of Stone Works Studio said there is never too much art, nor are there too many places for it to be seen. The enthusiastic sculptor shows her work in every thinkable venue, from county fairs to concert halls. ``I found myself promoting my work, then it sells, and I have to get to work again,'' said Chapin, whose marble bowls and vases are popular items. Perhaps most striking among the creations of Chapin and her partner, Tom Porter, are their marvelous kinetic fountain sculptures, which feature hydroplaning Hydroplaning and hydroplane may refer to:
Chapin considers herself part of a west Ventura cooperative arts neighborhood. ``We're making culture here. We view our studios as a safe, comfortable place for people to come and experience what we do for a living,'' she said. During the Holiday Artwalk, gallery space at StoneWorks will be dedicated to the iconic glass sculpture Glass sculpture is a form of sculpture in the medium of glass. Glass Sculptors USA
The human qualities conveyed by art and artist are present in the acrylic paintings and wall art created by residents and program participants at the Turning Point Foundation. The organization provides a safe haven 1. Designated area(s) to which noncombatants of the United States Government's responsibility and commercial vehicles and materiel may be evacuated during a domestic or other valid emergency. 2. and shelter for more than 50 homeless, mentally ill people every day. Four women who share work space in the Upstairs Gallery - Dixie Schlep schlep or schlepp also shlep Slang v. schlepped also shlepped, schlep·ping or schlepp·ing also shlep·ping, schleps or schlepps also shleps v.tr. , Roxie Bordelon, Judee Hauer and Linda Dullam - view their studio as a Ventura ``SoHo.'' Located above a Thai restaurant, across the street from the Bank of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. and down the hill from City Hall, the gallery gives the artists a sense of being an integral part of city life. Visitors to Upstairs Gallery will be invited to contribute brush strokes to a 4-by-5-foot canvas or a free-standing door. Guests with musical talents may even be invited to play the piano. An all-inclusive art experience begins upon first setting foot in Natalie's Fine Threads. The clothing and jewelry boutique and accompanying art gallery are quartered in the restored Bank of Italy Bank of Italy may refer to either :
v. in·ter·wove , in·ter·wo·ven , inter·weav·ing, inter·weaves v.tr. 1. To weave together. 2. To blend together; intermix. v.intr. with metals meet quilted clothing items and accessories made of vintage cloth fashioned by local artist Angela Frost. The art gallery loft overlooks the main floor and features the stone and glass sculpture, mixed media, wall art and word art by 12 artists. Information about the Holiday Artwalk, bus schedule and site map are available at Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St. (805) 658-4726 or 654-7787 (TTD TTD - Telecommunications Device for the Deaf ). |
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