Venice Art Walk

Venice Art Walk & Auctions, May 20 & 21, 2006
Note: New date and location for Silent Art Auction

Tickets:
See individual events, below

For tickets and additional information:
310.392.9255
Web site, http://www.veniceartwalk.info
E-mail, info@venicefamilyclinic.org
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That’s right, this year’s Venice Art Walk & Auctions is a TWO-DAY event! If you’ve never experienced it, then you’re in for one of the great contemporary art events in America. And if you’ve walked the Walk before, you’re going to love what’s new for 2006. Either way, you’ll enjoy knowing that all proceeds benefit Venice Family Clinic, the largest free clinic in the country, providing health care to more than 21,000 low-income and uninsured patients per year.

Auction Party- New Event!
Saturday, May 20, 6:00 to 10:00 pm
Located at Berman/Turner Projects and Track 16 at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica
Tickets:
$50 per person advance purchase by May 18; $75 at the door
$130 per person Art Walk Weekender includes all Saturday and Sunday events
Tickets and additional information at http://www.veniceartwalk.info or 310.392.9255

Featuring a Live Auction from 7:00 to 8:00 pm of works by:
Carlos Almaraz, Chuck Arnoldi, Larry Bell, Robbie Conal, Laddie John Dill, Doug Edge, Ron English, Po Shun Leong, Kim McCarty, Ed Moses, Raymond Pettibon, Astrid Preston, Ed Ruscha, Judy Stabile, Robert Weingarten

…and a Silent Art Auction of nearly 400 pieces by world-renowned LA-area artists from 6:00 to 8:45 pm. (Free preview and proxy bidding from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.)

Plus:
- Fabulous food by Upstairs 2
- Divine drink by Sauza Hornitos, Tres Generaciones, and Pom Wonderful
- Magical music by Washington Prep

Architecture as Art
Saturday, May 20, Noon to 4 pm
Begin at Westminster School, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice
Tickets
$50 per person
$130 per person Art Walk Weekender includes all Saturday and Sunday events
Tickets and additional information at http://www.veniceartwalk.info or 310.392.9255

Experience an inside-out view of the beach and beyond from the fabulous homes on Ocean Front Walk in Venice. Speak to the designers and architects about their concepts, influences and view unique sculpture and art created and collected by the homeowners. Let our docents guide you through the fabulous homes available for viewing.

Homes by:
Dennis Gibbens, CC Partners, Paul Bailey, Antoine Predock, Miguel Angelo Flores, Lenny Steinberg Design Associates

Venice Art Walk Day
Sunday, May 21, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Westminster School, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice
Registration opens at 10:30 am; studios and exhibitions open 11:30 am to 4:30 pm

The Venice Art Walk Studio Tours include more than 60 private artists’ studios, homes and special exhibits! Free shuttle buses run continuously throughout the day and will be there to help you cover more ground and see more art.

Plus:
- 150-piece Focus on Photography Silent Auction - New Event!
- Deals & Steals Silent Auction
- Food Faire & live music

Tickets
$50 per person
$130 per person Art Walk Weekender includes all Saturday and Sunday events
Tickets and additional information at http://www.veniceartwalk.info or 310.392.9255