This triple punch of fun will take place on Sunday, September 26th on San Vicente Blvd between Saltair and Darlington. Plenty of free metered parking (Sunday only) is available along San Vicente Boulevard and pay lot parking is available and at the VA north on Gorham.
For more information contact
Brentwood Autumn Art Show:www.BrentwoodArtShow.com
Health Fair: www.westlachamber.org
Kids are 1st: www.kidsare1st.org
The art shows features juried selections for sale include a mix of medias and styles, from whimsical to contemporary conversation pieces intermixed with traditional art festival favorites — fine art and photography, clothing and accessories, jewelry, sculptures, stained glass, hand-blown glass, porcelain and ceramics, paper and textile art, potpourri, s
oaps, candles, flowers and bonsai trees, children’s toys, furniture, and more. Great live musical entertainment, a fun zone of amusements for children of all ages, plus and an international food court offering tasty treats. The 16th Annual Brentwood Spring Show is produced by Ray Leier, co-owner of Westwood’s del Mano Galley and co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brentwood and the West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.
A few of this year’s juried artisans include:
Wildlife Photography – Keri Frankenstein, Los Angeles
Contemporary Art – Michael Leu, Kentfield
Jewelry – Marion Kubichan, Tarzana
Oil Painting – Reva Mattson, San Gabriel
Mixed Media – Rica Aghasi, Sherman Oaks
Festival-goers can enjoy live musical performance
s throughout the day:
11:00– 1:00: “The Artistic Musical Journey†showcasing guitarist and zitherist Ed Wing Trio
1:30– 3:00: “The Jammin Foundation Legendary Blues Caravan Trio†with saxophonist Elliott Chavers
3:30– 5:30: “The JazzZone Flagship Trio†featuring Daryl Darden, pianist Mikal R. Majeed, drummer Stephen Foster
The 16th Annual Brentwood Autumn Show is produced by Ray Leier, co-owner of Westwood’s del Mano Galley and co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brentwood and the West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Event proceeds support the Rotary Club of Brentwood’s community activities and various community non-profit organizations.
“Community support is essential to the continuation of local arts & craft events and other community events. Our show is fun-filled experience for each participant, the surrounding retail and residential community, and for the enjoyment of our visitors. It’s a great event and the admission price is perfect for today’s economy, it’s free!†explained Ray Leier, the event’s producer.
“Art is both passionate and positive, and we all need to see it and embrace it – it’s uplifting and refreshing. Sure, everyone is more cautious with their money these days, but art lovers buy art and one-of-a-kind collectibles no matter what. It’s time to cast a fresh eye on Southern California’s crafts industry. We should all support the arts, especially the local art entrepreneurs whose sole livelihood is in their creations.â€
Leier continued, “People often look at fine art and crafts pieces as a treat or release, and in tough times they may feel an even stronger need to buy something meaningful, something lasting that adds a sense of value and worth to their life experience. For the enjoyment of our visitors we bring the best-of-the-best, rejecting hundreds of applications because the work doesn’t meet our high standards. I continue to look for artists that create the most unique and interesting handmade items, and selecting the artists for the biannual event is one of the best parts of my job. I have taken the pledge to support hand-made, hopefully you will too!â€
A long-time supporter of local non-profit and community-based organizations that provide arts enrichment, education, mentoring, and scholarships, Leier explained, “In tumultuous economic times, community support is essential to non- profit organizations, it’s their life-line. This show was created as a community gathering and as the major fund-raising source for the Rotary Club of Brentwood (Los Angeles). Since 911 – and now through this rough and tumble recession – many groups are fighting for survival and are in desperate need of funds. The days of $2500 black-tie galas are out of reach for small organizations – organized philanthropy lives by its portfolio – as a result local groups need to raise money in non-traditional ways.
“For over 30 years, I have donated event proceeds to aid various community-based organizations support the arts, the disabled and minority education,†said Leier. “I’ve always believed I needed to be part of the solution to help fight a problem of lack of funding and outside financial support for small non-profits. I’m proud to know that through my contributions, I’ve made an impact in some small way.â€
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The Greater West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit member organization that promotes the commercial, civic, cultural, educational, and industrial interests of the West Los Angeles area so that its businesses, neighborhoods, and citizens shall prosper. It is the primary resource for small and medium-sized firms doing business in West Los Angeles – one of the largest and most active Chambers in the county dedicated to the success of our membership – and associates deal with the ever-changing business climate in the city, state, nation and the world. The Chamber offers a wide range of programs, including seminars, events, networking and referrals while providing service to a diverse residential population that exceeds 228,000.
Rotary Club of Brentwood has been serving the community, both local and abroad, since 1964. The Club continues to be an effective service organization for those looking to give back to their community. This year’s theme, “The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands,” speaks to the importance of Rotary in our global community. Their services include the building of the gateway monuments in Brentwood, supporting the Braille Institute, Guide Dogs of America, and other local organizations. The Brentwood organization is part of Rotary International, the world’s first service club organization. There are more than 1.2 million members who volunteer each year to help others worldwide and promote goodwill.
del Mano Productions, LLC is an Altadena (CA) events production company, co-owned by Ray Leier who is also a partner in Westwood’s award-winning del Mano Gallery. Leier has produced art shows and festivals throughout Southern California for the past 35 years including the Pasadena Summer Fest at the Rose Bowl, the Mission West Spring & Fall Art Festivals (South Pasadena), Channel Islands Summer Art Festival, Pasadena Classic Car Weekend featuring the Finish of The History Channel Great Race, along with many others.
Kids Are 1st is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 1993 by Marilyn and Arnold Weinger when the child of an acquaintance went missing. After a painstaking five years, the child was luckily found unharmed. After watching the heartbreak that a devastating situation such as the abduction of a child causes to a family, the Weingers realized that they wanted to educate the public with the hopes that no one else would have to go through such a difficult ordeal. This is done through their community Child ID events which have been expanded to include car seat safety checks. Keeping our children safe is Kids Are 1st number one concern.
