Stop by Ballard’s Artwork Framing & Gallery tonight for the opening of their three-week long group show of “Local Music Photographers.” The show will feature portraits and performances, long with candid photos by Sterling Andrews, Jeff Koga and Laurie Scavo. The exhibit ends October 16.
The show opening show starts at 8:00 pm, and will include performances by Ferraby Lionheart and the Parson Red Heads (owner Aaron Ballard is a band member)
Ballard’s is located at 1568 Sunset Blvd.
Tonight (Thursday, September 16) is the opening reception for “Beyond the Street: The 100 Leading Figures in Urban Art.” There will be a book signing with contributors Amanda and Shepard Fairey, Dave Kinsey, Jana DesForges of BLK/MRKT, Marsea Goldberg of New Image Art, Patti Astor, Retna and Saber.
The signing will be following by the opening reception for Shepard Fairey’s exhibit of printed work, titled “Printed Matters.”
Subliminal Projects is located at 1331 W Sunset Blvd. For more info visit subliminalprojects.com
Gestalten and Subliminal Projects Book Signing and Reception
Beyond the Street: The 100 Leading Figures in Urban Art
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Signing from 7–8:00 pm
Exhibit from 8-11:00 pm
“WonderDreams” is an art exhibit about to launch at Chango here in Echo Park. The exhibit features paintings by singer/songwriter and actress Carmen Perez. According to the press release, the series is “inspired by dreams and the unseen. Dreams and journeys through other dimensions, realms, and the subconscious of the Universe expressing wonderment in worlds of color.”
Carmen’s background includes not just singing, painting, and acting, she was also in the Army and was a Sergeant by the age of 22. She has her Bachelor’s Degree in Government and International Politics from George Mason University. With over 50 acting credits, she also had two songs in both the Top 50 Billboard Dance Club and Top 10 UK Commercial Pop Charts.
Curated by Heather Mendoza, the opening date for the free exhibit takes place on Sunday, August 22, 2010 from 4-7:00 pm at Chango, located at 1559 Echo Park Avenue.
Empanadas from Nonna’s and wine will be served, and there will be live performances by musicians/artists Lee Whittaker, Byron Gore and Carmen herself.