Ecos World - Eco Friendly for Kids

Please check out my friend Dan's project. Earthman Dan, his furry green space buddy, Ecos, and Solar Cindy bring environmental awareness and responsibility to our youngest generation.

http://www.ecosgreen.blogspot.com/

They will be performing this Sunday, May 10th at 12pm, 2pm, and 3pm in the North American Mammal Hall (Level 1) at the Natural History Museum in L.A.

The clay figures seen in the Ecos blog were created by Edgar Alvarez, clay animation and stop motion genius.  Check him out at http://plastilinacreativ.blogspot.com/

Leather Jones

Soft, Chic Handmade Leather Bags and Wallets

You Have a Choice

Patricia Krebs Blog on Recycling - http://animasinthematrix.blogspot.com/

OF MANKIND, WOMANKIND, AND OTHER KIND - 2 & 3-dimensional artworks by Patricia Krebs
May 9, 2009 - June 11, 2009
NELAart.org's Second Saturday Gallery night: Saturday, May 9, 2009 - 7-10pm
Artist reception: Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 3-6pm

Cactus Gallery is proud to present "Of Mankind, Womankind, and Other Kind," a solo exhibition by mulitimedia artist Patricia Krebs.

For “Of Mankind, Womankind, and Other Kind,” Krebs created a series of whimsical 2 & 3-dimensional pieces that reflect on the nature of men, women, humanity and other creatures. She will also show pieces from her last two series: "Guardianas" –strong female protectors of the earthly realm who can also inspire our dreams in a playful way and “Animas in the Matrix” –wall sculptures made of disassembled electronic and natural elements that explore contrasts.

Krebs grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she graduated with the degrees in Fine Arts and Contemporary Visual Arts. Over the last thirteen years, Krebs has worked independently as a singer, songwriter, producer, illustrator, portraitist, designer and puppet maker. She moved to Los Angeles eight years ago.

In her work, whatever the medium, Krebs talks about life: the complexity of humanity, the connections within ourselves, between each other, and to the Earth. “By means of their rare beauty and humor, my characters would want to stir our thoughts, provoke feelings, evoke memories or create fantasies” she says.

FOUND :: Celebrate Earth Day :: 4/18/09 - 7-10pm

Show runs April 11 - May 6, 2009
Gallery hours: Tues- Fri 12p-6p, Sat 10a-5p and Sun 10a-4p

Artist reception: April 18, 2009 - 7-10pm

TO VIEW THE POSTCARD :: http://www.eclecticcactus.com/showinfo.htm
TO VIEW A SLIDESHOW :: http://www.myspace.com/cactusgallery

FOUND 2: Artists Transform Objects Discarded as Waste and Save Them from Becoming Landfill

Come delight in the promise that FOUND art communicates. Our FOUND artists have transformed the ordinary into the beautiful. They’ve collected discarded resources--used, abandoned or recovered materials, and given them another life.

Thank you for your continued support of the arts. Art enriches our lives and brings us together.

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Get Green with the Cactus!!

New Art Exhibit :: Forty Shades of Green
Show runs :: March 14 - April 5, 2009
Please join us for a group show featuring paintings, collage, photography and sculpture in green.

SLIDESHOW of GREEN works :: http://www.myspace.com/cactusgallery

TWO RECEPTIONS - TWO PARTIES!
NELAart.com's Second Saturday Gallery Night :: March 14 - 7-10pm
Click here for map :: http://www.nelaart.com/
Artist Reception :: Saturday, March 21 :: 7-10pm

THESE EVENTS ARE FREE.

This March, as we celebrate our 4TH BIRTHDAY, we see green as the desire to grow and learn. In order to grow, as artists, as a gallery, or as humans, we know that change and transformation is necessary. This ability to sustain changes is a part of the energy of green. This is the green we seek to explore with this show.

Green is regarded as the color of eternal life. Green symbolizes nature, regeneration, and rebirth. Green is self-respect and well being. Green means learning, growth and harmony. It is the desire to expand or increase. Islam venerates the color, as it expects paradise to be full of lush greenery. As the emblematic color of Ireland, green represents the vast green hillsides, as well as Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick. In Aztec culture, green was considered to be royal because it was the color of the quetzal plumes used by the Aztec chieftains.

Love Birds, Receptions, Tokens of Your Affection and a New Neighbor!!!

It's for the BIRDS, man!
Cactus Gallery is pleased to EXTEND this special art show for the Animal Protection Institute (API - www.api4animals.org). More than 30 artists have created works that celebrate the beauty and grace of our feathered friends.

RECEPTIONS :: Sunday, February 8 from 3-6pm AND NELAart.org Second Saturday Gallery Night - Saturday, February 14 from 7-10pm

SLIDESHOW of BIRD inspired works :: http://www.myspace.com/cactusgallery

Tokens to Show Your Love and Appreciation
Consider getting a little token for your Valentine at Cactus. Handmade gifts that won't bust your budget. Who says "You Can't Buy Love?" ALL LEATHER HANDBAGS AND PURSES AT 20% OFF throughout February !!
New textured BANGLES, pendants and rings made HERE in Eagle Rock by artisan Abraham Szmukler. Also, his popular unisex Byzantine weave bracelets and necklaces.

GIFT CERTIFICATES available in any denomination. ART FINANCING available.

NEW STONE AGE MOSAICS has moved in next door to Cactus!! Please come welcome Mosaic artist, Mary Clark-Camargo, to Eagle Rock during our NELAart.org artwalk on February 14th or almost any day during the week. Her studio is almost set up and the space is colorful and sparkly!
To view her work :: www.newstoneagemosaics.com

Online News
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Gallery hours : Closed Monday, Tuesday-Friday 12-6p, Saturday 10a - 5p and Sunday 10a - 4p