Venice ARTBLOCK Returns
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After the success
of last year’s overwhelming community response ARTBLOCK is presenting an expanded Venice ARTBLOCK
Open Studios including over 60 artists,
studios and special exhibits across Venice on Sunday May 4, 2014 from 11am-6
pm. The event is free to the
public.
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ARTBLOCK is an independent artist-run organization
offering collectors and art lovers free access to established studios and emerging artistʼs spaces rarely
open to the public. The route can be traveled by bus, pedi-cab, bike or on
foot. ARTblock is a culturally diverse, multi disciplinary and
inter-generational group of artists. The group is endorsed by a wide range of
cultural and civic organizations, including The Office of City Councilman Mike
Bonin, The Venice Neighborhood Council, The Social and Public Art Resource
Center and The Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles. Most importantly they have
popular support from the diverse local community of Venice. Since last years
event Artblock artists have won worldwide photographic competitions, completed
mural commissions, and taken part in International Art Fairs, Biennials, and
exhibitions nationwide.
ARTBLOCK open studios are…an experience that reflects the
bohemian soul that made -- and is working hard to preserve -- the Venice you
know and love.”
Shana
Nys Dambrot LA Weekly
It's
so great to … get to see inside the studios of artists that you may just know
socially,
or have heard of….What a treat to have them share so much of not just their
art, but themselves. ARTBLOCK is excellent and free!” C.J. Gronner Blogtown
“Captivating
events that bring out classic Venice culture.”
Liz
Spear Editor Venice Mar Vista Patch
The
public can pick up a map at 4th Avenue and Sunset Avenue 90291 where many studios are centered or anywhere
along the route. Flags will mark participating studios. Free parking is available at
Westminster Elementary School located at Abbott Kinney Blvd. and Westminster Ave
and at SPARC (The Social and Public Art Resource Center) at 685 Venice
Blvd. The public is encouraged to
walk or ride the route on bike, however Shuttle buses will be available for
transport to all locations on the route. Along the route look for murals, live
art, readings, live music and opportunities to participate in public art. A
catalogue of Artblock Artists, designed by Michele Castagnetti, allows
participants to preview work or to design their route ahead of time.) http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/650936
Venice
Artblock 2013 Video Recap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSl34-AXn-o
More
information is available at: http://www.veniceartblock.com
or
visit us at: http://www.facebook.com/veniceartblock
