Artists Healing Japan Fundraiser…this Saturday!
HEY! GUESS WHAT!? A ton of Dallas artists are putting on a show where 100% of the proceeds go directly to Japan relief via Unicef and the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth. Over 200 works of art by 100+ artists will be sold or auctioned while poets, acoustic musicians, bands and djs do their thing!
The event was conceived and organized by a handful of the Just-Us League collaborators. Allied Stone is the host venue, which is stunning even without the artwork (they have also agreed to donate $1.00 for every person that ‘Likes’ their Facebook page! CLICK HERE). Oh, and the incredibly gracious Manasha Garcia, widow of the late Jerry Garcia, of the Grateful Dead, has donated three of his original etchings.
Along with many amazing works by Dallas area artists, two of my recent paintings will be available. So if you’ve ever thought you would like one of my works, what better time than when the money will go to such a good cause…
“Bounty Hunter”
Acrylic on Canvas
24″X30″
Painted live at the most recent Burning Inspirations show in Ft. Worth.
“More Smiles From Strangers 2″
Acrylic on Canvas
24″X48″
I started this one live at the Deep Ellum Arts Festival this past weekend, in the ArtLoveMagic Artists Alley. It was about 85% done when my session was up and I finished it here in the studio.
Please come out if you’ve ever liked any of my art, if you enjoy art in general and if you want to help send much needed disaster relief and pick up some great art at the same time.
Details:
Saturday – April 9, 2011
7PM – 12AM
2405 Crown Road, Dallas, TX 75229
Entry and Valet Parking are FREE!
Links:
Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
ArtCon5 was awesome!
It took me a while for the update because, well, things take me a while…
The show was great fun. This was my third year and they keep getting bigger and better each time. We hear a lot these days about the poor economy blah blah blah… But here is what I saw: Many of Dallas’ most talented artists happily GIVING away their time and abilities to be part of something positive, powerful and a total blast. There were also TONS…OK, there were no scales, but there were easily many many metric tons of people enjoying the event and reaching deep into their wallets for all the dope art. I even saw a guy bidding up his own bids during the auction…yeah, paying more on purpose (it was the guy that bought the Christopher Walken portrait, which is fitting, because upping your own bids for charity makes you the coolest dude in the room…and you know, Walken is always the coolest dude in the room).
A very nice couple bought my painting. I broke out of the mold for this one with a sexy waif with some antlers. Here are some pics (thanks to Kristy and Trish!):
Just want to say much respect to the Art Con team/organizers, all the volunteers, all the artists, the bands and definitely to the people coming out to enjoy the event.
I’ve added the Art Conspiracy link in the upper right. Check out their site and get on their mailing list. They do a few events throughout the year, so they’re definitely good to be in touch with.
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it’s a conspiracy!
ok. i can’t say too much, but on December 12 we’re going to do that one thing again, like we did last year at that one place. art, bands, space heaters. the following video has been intercepted and decoded by our specialists.
my contribution to the cause is top secret and currently in the planning stages. your mission, if you choose to accept it, is explained fully here: http://artconspiracy.org/
ctrl+z after reading.
p.s.
Art Conspiracy 5
Date: 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 12
Location: 511 W. Commerce, Dallas, TX 75208
Participants: 150 Dallas Artists, 4 Bands
Admission: $10
Benefiting: Resolana
Art of Skateboarding recap for those of you who like event recaps!!!
The show was a blast! There were tons of awesomely decorated boards, tons of people bidding (hopefully) tons of dollars…
I had a great time and am grateful to have been a part of the evening. I haven’t heard any money figures yet, but there was definitely a charitable atmosphere. I didn’t get to meet the buyer of my board, but I saw that they shelled out a nice little wad of cabbage for it.
Much respect to the organizers and everybody involved.
You can check out pictures of the event here:
http://xophotography.smugmug.com/Art/the-Art-of-Skateboarding-2009/10331320_CNC49#714350638_hsqka
http://www.tsrhc.org/photo-gallery.htm?gid=581
http://www.dallasobserver.com/slideshow/view/28754329/1
Can’t wait to do it again next year.
skateboard done and (almost) delivered…
i finished my board for the Dallas Nomads’ annual skateboard charity show. i’m about to run out to take it to the gallery and i’m stoked to see some of the other boards!! (details about the show soon)
