View works in "Six Legged Freaks" show...

Many works still available from this month's "Six Legged Freaks" group show. This bug-themed show brought out many art lovers and includes the original works of over 50 artists! For more information or to purchase a piece, write to semastroianni70@yahoo.com or call 323.256.6117 during business hours (Wednesdays - Saturdays 12p-6pm).

Bug at a Berlin Disco by Kim Bagwill - AVAILABLE

NEW! Garden Dust with DDT by Kim Bagwill -- AVAILABLE

Fancy Stag Beetle by Vera Paras -- AVAILABLE

X1X2 -- AVAILABLE
Ladybugs by Chuck Hodi -- AVAILABLE

The Most Delicious Dinners Die Dancing by Matt Adrian - AVAIALBLE

Butterflies by Jessica Ward - Graphite and chalk pastel on paper - AVAILABLE

Bugs by Airik Frederico - Mixed media - AVAILABLE

Scary Art - Acrylic on canvas - AVAILABLE

Chasing Butterflies by Bastet 2329 - Mixed media on canvas - AVAILABLE

Bees Make Him Nervous by Bastet 2329 - Mixed media on canvas - AVAILABLE

A Shared Sensation by Lacey Bryant - Mixed media on a cigar box - AVAILABLE

She-Hive by Shannon Keller - Pencil on paper - AVAILABLE

Chris Kisler - Digital painting, signed and numbered print - AVAILABLE

Chris Kisler - Digital painting, signed and numbered print - AVAILABLE

Visitor by Douglas Alvarez - Acrylic on wood - AVAILABLE

Portia Perry Schaeffer - Acrylic on wood - AVAILABLE

Beetle by Sarah Stone - Acrylic on canvas - AVAILABLE

Butterfly by Portia Perry Schaeffer - Acrylic - AVAILABLE

Pastels by Robyn Feeley

Bee-thoven and Motha Stewart - AVAILABLE

Frida Kahlopillar - SOLD

"Six Legged Freaks"

"Decked Out" Opens Saturday, March 13th & Second Saturday Upcoming Shows

"Decked Out" - Art on Recycled Skate Decks - Featured Artist - Pukac + Group Show

Runs: March 13 - April 7, 2010

Opening Reception - Sat. March 13th - 7-10pm

Second Saturdays at Cactus Gallery
Join us every Second Saturday of the month to celebrate the arts. We are part of
a group of 20+ galleries and artist run spaces that make up eclectic Northeast
Los Angeles.

Group Show Artists
Amanda Sage, Motion One, Hans Haveron, L. Croskey, John Park, Spectr, Tommii Lim, Angie Jones, Yuki Miyazaki, Nick Wildermuth, Ted Von Heiland, Anna Chung, Shahid Brown, Patrick Haemmerlein, Max Neutra, Jacob E. Roanhaus, Jose Carabes, Elle Seven, Liz Brizzi, Jonathan Bueno, Kelly Thompson, Carlos Ramsey, Dicapria, Mikolaj Wyszynski, Walt Hall, Art Martinez, Douglas Alvarez, and more.

Curated by The Imaginary Light Bulb Factory

10% of proceeds will go to Greenizm: a 501.3c rehabilitating neglected urban landscape into green skate parks in LA County while promoting the arts to skate culture.

Recycled Decks provided by: Greenizm, Area 33, and Ajax.

April NELA Artwalk
WHAT: Six Legged Freaks - Group Show featuring BUGS!
WHEN: Saturday, April 10th
TIME: 7p-10p
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May NELA Artwalk
WHAT: Patricia Krebs Solo Show
WHEN: Saturday, May 8th
TIME: 7p-10p
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June NELA Artwalk
WHAT: Walt Hall Solo Show
WHEN: Saturday, June 12th
TIME: 7p-10p

"Free as a Bird" Opens THIS SATURDAY - January 9th

Join us for our 3rd Annual Bird themed art show. This popular group show celebrates the flight, song, and freedom that birds symbolize. For more information on National Bird Day go to http://nationalbirdday.org/index.php

This year's featured artist is Matt Adrian (The Mincing Mockingbird). Matt paints detailed, colorful birds, with witty titles that reveal his quirky sense of humor.

To view ALL of Matt Adrian's new work available, go to http://mincingmockingbird.blogspot.com

For more info or pricing call Sandra Mastroianni at 323.256.6117 or semasroianni70@yahoo.com

Tiny Treasures opens THIS Saturday, December 12th !!

Join us for some art, wine and holiday cheer!

We invite you to a HOLIDAY RECEPTION this Saturday, December 12th from 7pm-10pm for our fourth annual, "Tiny Treasures" exhibition which features small scale original work priced from $10 to $150.
"Tiny Treasures" is a "cash-and-carry" art exhibition, meaning patrons will be able to leave with their art purchase. Give the gift of ART this holiday season. The joy of owning great art and handmade art objects and jewelry go beyond anything mass produced.

Experience guilt free, stress free shopping and do your part to support local artists
and small businesses. New shipment of artesanias (handmade art objects) from Argentina.
Vitrofusion jewelry, dangly earrings and more...

Opening reception: Saturday, December 12th - 7p-10p
In conjunction with our area's ARTWALK. For map and info: http://www.nelaart.com

We are pleased to start the 5th year of NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Nights.
Always eclectic, always fun. Check it out!

SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS:

December 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 - 11am-7pm
DECEMBER 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 - 11am-9pm
DECEMBER 24 - 11am-6pm
CLOSED - DECEMBER 25, 26, 27

Thank you for supporting the arts!

5th Annual Day of the Dead Show

5th Annual DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (Day of the Dead) Art Exhibit and Celebration @ Cactus Gallery

OPENING Reception :: Saturday, October 10, 2009 :: 7p-10p

Opening night coincides with our area's ARTWALK.
More info and map: http://www.nelaart.com/



A Celebration of Life

Join us for another exciting and eclectic celebration of life!

Over 25 artists --
Altar by Alex Alferov and Summer Titone --
Music by DJ Cheebo -- http://www.myspace.com/catharsissoundcheebo

Show dates :: October 6 - November 3, 2009

OPENING Reception :: Saturday, October 10, 2009 :: 7p-10p

CLOSING Reception :: Sunday, November 1, 2009 :: 3p-6p

Dia de los muertos (Day of the Dead) is a modern holiday with pre-Hispanic and Catholic influences. Day of the Dead participants pay homage to the dead and indulge in festive celebrations of life and its aftermath.

Traditionally, altars are built commemorating people, animals or events of significance.
Altars include flowers, photos, toys, mementos, letters, candles and offerings of food and alcohol. This is done to entice the dead and assure their souls actually return to take part in the remembrance.

Dress in your favorite Day of the Dead attire!

Bring photos, mementos, or favorite foods of your loved ones who have passed to
add to our altar.

No se lo pierdan!!! Tequilasos pa' los vivos.

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-- More about Northeast Los Angeles (NELA) Gallery Night--

NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Night is a free self-guided tour of the galleries, non-profits and artist run project spaces located in Northeast Los Angeles (NELA). NELA has a tradition in
the arts that dates back to the early 1900's when the USC College of Fine Arts was located in Highland Park and characters like Charles Lummis and Antonio Corsi were living in the area. The tradition continues with new spaces opening regularly. NELA is now one of L.A.'s most exciting destinations to view contemporary art. This December marks our 4th year!!
More info and map :: http://www.nelaart.com/

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Coming in November...
OBSERVATIONS featuring Patrick Haemmerlein and Stephen Canthal
November 6th - 30th
http://urban1028.com

TONIGHT- Art and Live Music

Art and live music

Saturday, September 19, 2009 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM PDT (End Time Estimated)

Walt Hall and Paul Torres continue their month-long two-man exhibition at the Cactus Gallery. This day marks the third Saturday of the month which will be celebrated at the gallery with 3 very talented bands:

Clevis - www.myspace.com/clevis

Hurt Model - myspace.com/hurtmodel

Trinitron Meets The Mars People - www.myspace.com/tmtmp

This gallery is very very cool, very relaxed, and the owners are very friendly.

Doors open at 8pm and the first performance begins at approximately 8:45pm. Stick around for all 3 bands and enjoy a night of great art.

B.Y.O.B. / ALL AGES / FREE