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50/50 Show

Sanchez Art Center

July 24-August 29, 2009

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Can you imagine creating an artwork a day for fifty consecutive days? This is the premise of Sanchez Art Center's first-ever 50/50 Show. Sanchez Art Center studio artist Robert Dvorak had participated in a similar show at 20th Street Art Gallery in Sacramento and felt that the concept would be great for the Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica. Soon Robert and other studio artists began meeting to discuss the possibilities and make plans, and a new show was born.

The 50/50 Show will begin with a grand opening from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 24, and will run through Saturday, August 29. The public is also invited on Saturday, August 29, for Sanchez Open Studios from 1 to 5 p.m. and the 50/50 Grand Closing from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition will fill all three galleries at Sanchez, providing an excellent opportunity for decorators, designers, and art lovers to find a wide variety of small-format artworks by known and emerging artists.

Sixty-seven artists were accepted from 81 entries, including such well-known artists as Fred Martin and Susan Matthews. Leigh Toldi, curator of Avenue 25 Gallery in San Mateo, juried those artists who had not previously been accepted into a juried show at Sanchez. Each artist committed to a specific theme and medium of their choosing for their 50 panels, which are 6 by 6 inches square. Each artist's works will be displayed in a grid formation and will be for sale. In fact, buyers can take panels with them on the day of purchase. All works of an individual artist will have the same price. On June 12 (midway through the fifty-day process), participants held an Artists' Gathering to show samples and share their experience. All agreed that the diversity of approaches and quality of workmanship were awe-inspiring. As show originator Robert Dvorak said, "This process allows both artists and viewers to see the creative changes that occur over time."

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  Tickets: Free

  Info Phone: 650-355-1894

• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  July 24-August 29, 2009

  Times:
  Grand Opening Reception 7/24: 7pm-9pm
  
  Gallery Hours:
  Fri-Sun: 1pm-5pm

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  Pacifica Center for the Arts

  1220 Linda Mar Boulevard Pacifica, CA 94044

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  • Event Name: Local Vision 2008 - Photography Curated by Marty Springer
    "Diverse, inspirational and thought provoking !!"
    Review posted by: Amy L from Burlingame, CA, Apr 09, 2008
    

    Extremely enjoyed the show. Was impressed by the amount of time and effort put into the show. Amazed at the professionalism and what can be done with photographs.

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    Extremely enjoyed the show. Was impressed by the amount of time and effort put into the show. Amazed at the professionalism and what can be done with photographs.

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  • Event Name: 2007 Pacifica Open Studios
    "Pacifica Open Studios has its own website!"
    Comment posted by: Andrew Leone from Pacifica, Nov 27, 2007
    

    See a preview of artwork by 64 artists participating in Pacifica Open Studios at http://www.pacificaopenstudios.com

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    See a preview of artwork by 64 artists participating in Pacifica Open Studios at http://www.pacificaopenstudios.com

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  • Event Name: 2007 Pacifica Open Studios
    "Fun and Exciting Open Studios"
    Comment posted by: Andrew Leone from Pacifica, Nov 27, 2007
    

    With 64 Artists, refreshments, live music, art auction and art demonstrations, this is one of the more action-packed and fun Open Studio events in the Bay Area. Although it is billed as "Pacifica Open... Expand

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    With 64 Artists, refreshments, live music, art auction and art demonstrations, this is one of the more action-packed and fun Open Studio events in the Bay Area. Although it is billed as "Pacifica Open Studios", artists from around the peninsula and bay also set up in the spacious galleries so there is plenty of variety and beautiful art for every budget. This Open Studios is the ideal size with lots to see but not an overwhelming number of artists so that it wears you out trying to see them all. Last year's event was a huge success, and this year promises to be even better. There is lots of parking at the Center and when things get really hopping you can find parking on Linda Mar Blvd. On Saturday and Sunday Open Studios are free and open to the public from 11am to 5pm. The Preview Gala on Friday, from 7pm - 9pm, costs $25 and is a benefit for the Sanchez Art Center. Collapse

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