The Art Directors Guild GALLERY 800 Announces
“THE OLD WEST & THE NEW WEST” Art Exhibit
Opens Saturday, May 31, 2014 with a Hosted Reception
The Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800) Art Gallery 800, announces its fourth art exhibition of 2014, “The Old West & The New West,” opening Saturday, May 31, 2014 with a hosted reception from 5-8:00 p.m. where the public will have the opportunity to meet the artists and preview their art. Gallery 800 showcases artists from all crafts within Local 800 in a series of eight shows throughout the year. “The Old West & The New West”
Reception will feature more than 40 original pieces including a collection of works by:
William Anderson
Michael Bayouth
Kenneth Larsen
Nancy Lemay
Dave Blass
Aprile Boettcher
Gabrielle McKenna-Elliot
Rika Nakanishi
Mike Denering Stan Olexiewicz
Mona Shafer Edwards Denis Olsen
Thomas Frohling Lauren Polizzi
Pete Graziano
Leonard Harman
Denny Howard
August Santistevan
Roberto Rios
Rich Rohrer
Patrick Janicke Joel Schiller
Barbara Johnson Jeff Skrimstad
Catherine Koon Thomas Taylor
The Gallery 800 opening will have a hosted bar, refreshments, complimentary valet parking as well as live music by the “Do Drop In Trio.” Gallery 800 is located at 5108 Lankershim Blvd., 2 North Hollywood, in the heart of the Historic NoHo Arts District. “The Old West & The New West” exhibit will run through July 12, 2014.
During the day, these artists are leading design professionals, who through a combination of observation, passion and imagination, bring the writer’s words and the director’s vision to life in television and film. When not working every day as integral creative members of the entertainment community, they contribute to the fine art scene with their personal artwork. Since Gallery 800 opened its doors in March 2009, over 420 ADG members have shown their artwork in the ongoing exhibitions.
Representing Gallery 800 are Curator Denis Olsen, and Coordinator Debbie Patton. Gallery 800’s mission is to promote the works of talented entertainment industry professionals, in an intimate venue, on a personal level.
Gallery 800 hours: Thursday through Saturday 2-8:00 p.m. and Sunday 2-6:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit the Gallery 800 website at www.Gallery800.com,
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Future 2014 Exhibits Include (subject to change):
July 26 – August 23 Tuesday’s Drawings: Figure Drawing From Life
September 13 – October 18 Three Artists You Should Know: John Moffitt, Stan Olexowicz, Robert Houghtaling
November 1 – December 20 Art Unites 8: An Eclectic Mix of Art and Artists’ Work
About the Art Directors Guild:
The Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800) represents nearly 2,000 members who work throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world in film, television and theater as Production Designers, Art Directors, Assistant Art Directors; Scenic, Title and Graphic Artists; Illustrators and Matte Artists; and Set Designers and Model Makers; and Previs Artists. Established in 1937, the ADG’s ongoing activities include a Film Society; an annual Awards Banquet, a creative/technology community (5D: The Future of Immersive Design); a bimonthly craft magazine (Perspective); and extensive technology-training programs, figure drawing and other creative workshops and year-round Gallery 800 art exhibitions. The Guild’s Online Directory/Website Resource is at www.adg.org.