In Venice…

Venice Arts holds a holiday boutique. Support artists this holiday…Today you can purchase many framed or matted prints at great prices for as little as $50.

Venice Arts has invited local artisans to enhance the boutique aspect and you can find one of a kind gifts on your Christmas list.

Vendors in our holiday boutique include: Jewelry by Britta Bothe Design; West End Cool Studio – Raquel Soto Escobar; Safira Designs – Liz Leshin; Eva Nathanson Jewelry; StudioLoor Jewelry; Scarves and Wraps by Kate Kanyon Cashmere;  Images – Ruth San Pietro – sanpietropaper.com

Snacks and Bloody Marys will be available. Proceeds to go the vendors and Venice Arts.

What: Holiday Boutique
Where: Venice Arts Gallery, 1702 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
When: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Phone: 310-392-0846
Website: www.venicearts.org

Also in Venice…

The ArtBlock Artists are at it again – Celebrate Creativity and Spread Artistic Spirit this Holiday Season !!!

Enjoy the Venice Art Bolck, pop up shop…. Visual Santa’s Workshop and FairyLand of Fabulous Fun.

Support artists ….tons of great gift ideas: ArtBlock T-shirts, Flying Skateboard Fish, Handi-Wipe Kimonos, Wood, Metal and Beaded Jewelry, Pleated Scarves, Ceramics, Drawings, Paintings, Photos and Prints, Artist Books, Ornaments, Glitter Encrusted Cards & Boxes, Tables, Sculpture – and a Chandelier!!! 

What: Holiday Art Bock Pop Up
Where: 360 Sunset Avenue, Venice 90291 and surrounding area (SW Corner of 4TH & Sunset Avenue)
When: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm  Sat & Sun
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/veniceartblock

And just around the corner…

John Mooney will be hosting a fabulous holiday event and sale…be sure to pop by and check out his AMAZING hand blown glass. Mama Loves it…..

Tis the season and a great time to buy some original hand blown glass for your friends and family. They will literally be in awe of you. Wow…what an incredible gift.

What: Holiday Sale
Where: John Mooney’s Glass Studio
When: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: http://johnmooneyglass.com/

In Pasadena…

Head to the opening reception of B.A.T. (Bon à Tirer/Good to Go) at Off Ramp Gallery. B.A.T. features the works of 21 women artists who have printed with master printer Francesco Siqueiros of El Nopal Press.

See image: Dominique Liquois, untitled, 2003,,lithograph, 18 1/2″ x 19 3/4″

Guest curated by Anita Bunn, artists included in the exhibition are: Lisa Adams, Susan Bolles, Anita Bunn, Carolyn Castaño, Emily Cheng, Sandra De La Losa, Pia Elizondo, Elsa Flores, Diane Gamboa, Silvia Gruner, Sherin Guirguis, Shirley Jaffee, Annie Lapin, Dominique Liquois, Rocio Maldonado, Ruby Osorio, Renée Petropoulos, Daniela Rossel, Analia Saban, Linda Stark & Laureana Toledo.

On view: Dec 8th – Jan 12th

What: Opening reception
Where: Offramp Gallery, 1702 Lincoln Ave., Pasadena, 91103
When: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Phone: 626-298-6931
Website: http://www.offrampgallery.com

Have a fun weekend celebrating both art and the holidays…Be Safe….Pick a designated driver!!!  Ho, Ho, ho…