Whose Art Will You Choose?

In the News…

VC Star: Camarillo gallery builds mystery into fundraising event by Alicia Doyle

The Acorn: Purchase a mystery masterpiece in fundraiser for art center by Stephanie Bertholdo

Westlake Magazine, September 2012 Arts & Philanthropy Issue

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Works of art by celebrities including Daniel Stern, Howie Mandel, Chris Harrison, Ray Parker Jr. & Julie Carmen will be on display anonymously next to artwork by prominent visual artists from Ventura county and beyond at Studio Channel Islands Art Center’s inaugural benefit exhibition, Mystery Masterpiece, the weekend of September 28-30, 2012. For the cost of an entry ticket to the lively opening party on September 28, guests may select one original work of art, all to benefit the vital regional arts organization. The mystery? All artist signatures are hidden.

Now in it’s 14th year, Studio Channel Islands Art Center has become increasingly important as a resource, center for the arts, and hub for arts education in the Ventura county area. It offers ongoing classes in painting, drawing, fiber arts, ceramics and more for all ages by renowned artists, a children’s camp, art events throughout the year, gallery exhibitions, art scholarships, teacher resources and studio space for nearly 40 artists. The three-day art party and exhibition runs September 28 – 30, 2012 with open studios on Sunday afternoon, September 30 at the former elementary school – turned art studio complex. The ticketed opening party on Friday night, September 28 from 6-9 pm, includes food, wine, live music and selection of an original work of art, while on Saturday, September 29, from noon to 5pm, gallery entrance will be free and open to the public who will have the opportunity to buy unsold works at a great value.

“Beginning collectors may not know the joy of owning an original work of art. We want the community to know that art is accessible and that there is incredible talent in our midst,” said former Studio Channel Islands Art Center president Maggie Kildee. “We want people to come down to the studios to enrich their lives.”

 

The Skinny…

Nearly 150 Works of Art by renowned artists, celebrities and local art stars. One weekend only. All art is for sale to benefit Studio Channel Islands Art Center & its vital art programs.

Friday night, September 28, 6-9 pm:
Ticketed kick-off party with first chance art selection. Elegant food by Blue Table, wine by Malibu and Vine, music by Thierry Mader Schollhamer.
$250 ticket includes one work of art that you choose! You may bring one guest for $50. Update: Limited tickets available ~ Buy yours here before Thursday, Sept. 27 at noon for the best opportunity to select artwork.

Saturday, September 29, noon – 5pm:
All day Artist Reception. Second opportunity to buy unsold works of art, if any ~ first come, first served. Free entry – all are invited. Food courtesy of Twenty88 Food & Drink, beer by Anacapa Brewing Co.

Sunday, September 30, noon – 5pm:
Who’s your artist? Pick up your art as 40 resident artists reveal the interiors of their creative studio spaces. Live music by Moroccan World Pop star Momo Loudiyi. Treats. Free entry – all are welcome.

 

Tickets  •  Artist Invitation

Thank you to the following artists who have generously donated their artworks

Lola John Nava Daniel Stern Heather Langenkamp David Anderson Howie Mandel Andrew ‘Zig’ Leipzig Omar d’Leon Ray Parker Jr. Julie Carmen Chris Harrison Eamon Harrington Elizabeth Murray Roman Loranc Just Loomis Elizabeth Condon Seda Baghdasarian Ryan Wurmser Diane Nelson Gold Gerd Koch Carole Milton Jim Hickey David Gallup Tom McMillin Gerri McMillin Marion Wood Rich Brimer Donna Granata Carol Henry Cooper Bates Elana Kundell Candace Biggerstaff Steve Richardson Anette Power Luther Gerlach Susan Vogel Maria Erlichman Jareth McBrehon Carlos C. Cordova Doug Rucker Marjory Kron Barbara Parmet Michael Clinite Andrea Yomtob Dan Holmes Steve Roosa Blossom Friel Todd Bank

Larry Vogel Barbara Runge Jean Saris Jackie Robbins Susan Petty Rodi Ludlum Jean Ferro Janice Wong Barbara Pickles Erik Reel Mary McGill Frances Elson Moline Kramer Hiroko Yoshimoto Nurit Avesar Elizabeth Shull Brian Hansen Nancy Crawford Marian Fortunati Ann Samuelsen Scott Medlock Peter Cannon Jerry Clifford BJ Fan Larry Ruoho Michael Pearce Lynne Farrow Betsy Nowrasteh Cecilia Ortiz Pat Richards Dodds Sherri Cassell Viktor Budnik Christine Leong Janet Neuwalder Douglas Tharalson Christine Dennett Sally Muir Regina Vorgang Julia Pinkham Susan Lasch Krevitt Shelly Ann Moore Julieanne Case Kathy Swore Claudia Pardo Sandy Hall Tasia Erickson Melinda Walker Lisa Bunning Peter Cannon

Susan Cook Brent Hanson Nansi Blelanski Sherron Sheppard Anne Hutton Jim Paliungas Tim Meyer Stephanie Hogue Karen Hoyle Jeanne Ayers Peggy Pownall Arlene Mead Karin Geiger Gretel Meys Compton Roxie Ray Kathy Waggoner Lucia Grossberger Morales Julie Compton Carolyn Barone Patti Robinson Judi Slapin Mary Ann Bednar Judy Winard Susan R. Kaufman Maggie Kildee Mary Gail King Deborah Jarchow Jennifer Miller Richard Barnett Leigh Sparks Saul Bernstein Eileen Maloney Danny Swarts John Nichols Nancy Medina Kay Zetlmaier Daggi Wallace Jeff Herrera Steven Marr John S. Brown Evy Beahr Jon Peloso Anton Dean Sal Santangelo Callie Biggerstaff Pamela Price Klebaum Pong Apinyavat Maribel Hernandez

Thank you to the following sponsors for making this event possible

• KCLU
• VC Star
• Rabobank
• Patti Morgan, LPL Financial
• Somis Nut House
• Dr. Robert Improta & Dr. Daniel Kolder, Pacifica Institute of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Anacapa Brewing Co.
• Malibu and Vine @ the Malibu Golf Club
• Blue Table
• Twenty88 Food & Drink
• TOLD Corporation
• George Erb Physical Therapy
• Bal-Maiden Films
• Party Pleasers
  
• Hint Mint - The Original Designer Mint