Press Release: ANACAPA PROJECT UNVEILS ART PANELS BY FUNK ZONE ARTISTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013 Local Funk Zone Artists Featured in an Outdoor Gallery Exhibition Installation Ceremony October 17, 2013 at 11:00 am WHO: Funk Zone Artists Erika Carter, Michael Irwin, Virginia McCracken, Dan Levin, Philip Koplin and Lindsey Ross. WHAT: Six prominent local Funk Zone artists have teamed up to install original works of art on the storefront doors of the Anacapa Project located at the corner of Anacapa and Yanonali Streets in Santa Barbara. Erika Carter of Green House Studios has brought together five local artists and colleagues to join her in launching the inaugural installation of the art panels. Katie Hay, Project Developer and Property Manager of Central Coast Real Estate states, “We are very fortunate that Erika has stepped up to organize and curate this installation with artists that are all within a two block radius of the Project. We hope this public gallery will give these talented Funk Zone artists broader exposure within a large platform that is easily accessible to the public.” Erika Carter is the liaison handling all purchase inquiries for the artists. The official unveiling of the art panels will take place on October 17, 2013 at 11 AM. The public and media is invited to attend and spread the word and imagery through social media: Become a fan on Facebook at facebook/DoorsAtAnacapaProject Tweet@thefunkzone with #ArtistsonYanonali WHEN: Thursday, October 17, 2013 11 AM SHARP WHERE: The sidewalk on Yanonali Street in front of the Guitar Bar, Area 5.1 Winery, Riverbench Winery, Cutler’s Artisan Spirits, and Figueroa Mountain Brewery 137 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 WHY: One of the missions in the revitalization effort of the Anacapa Project was to embrace and celebrate the Funk Zone’s artistic roots. Large industrial doors covering each storefront along Yanonali Street were designed to hold art panels, providing an opportunity for local artists to display their work. ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Erika Carter | Green House Studios 136 East Yanonali St, Santa Barbara, CA erikacarter, erikacarter@me 805-452-6562 Michael Irwin 121 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA mirwinart Virginia McCracken @ Green House Studios, 136 East Yanonali St., Santa Barbara, CA virginiamacCracken Dan Levin | Koplin/Levin Studios 206 Gray Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA danlevin Philip Koplin | Koplin/Levin Studios 206 Gray Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA philipkoplin La Chambre Photographique Boutique Tintype Portrait Studio, Fine Art Studio and Gallery of Collodion Artist Lindsey Ross lachambrephotographique lindseyrossphoto 214 Helena Avenue, Santa Barbara ca 93101 ART PANELS ARRIVING OCTOBER 17, 2013 YOUR COVERAGE OF THIS EVENT IS INVITED
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 04:35:19 +0000
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