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"THE POWER OF ART" SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010

Through art, messages can be heard.

Creating possibility in someone that moves them to action where that possibility did not exist before, is the "Power of Art" we are experiencing.



On behalf of Crewest and Curator Luna George you are cordially invited to experience the "Power of Art" a fundraising event in conjunction wuth the currently runnin exhibition "Faces of Skid Row" benefiting The Midnight Mission and those who are currently living on Skid Row:

Date of Event:
Saturday, October 23, 2010

Time:
6 - 9 pm

Where:Crewest Gallery
110 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 627-8252

RSVP to skidrow@crewest.com

Entertainment Schedule:
With live painting by Sergio Rodriguez and live music by DJ Phyz Ed


Works by:

Bob Motown, Branded, Dash, Dave Kawano, Enik, Eriberto Oriol, Estevan Oriol, Euth, Ezra, Graham Walzer, Gregg Stone, James Gillette, Juan Balandran, Lalo Alcaraz, Man One, Michael Pizarro, Mike Street, Oscar Magallanes, Philip Lumbang, Preston Craig, Shing Yin Khor, Smear, Thomas the Messenger, Two Rabbits, Mas, Ruthie Pie and Featured artist Mason Brown



Delightful treats for the evening:

Complimentary delicious cupcakes donated by:
Big Man Bakes

Complimentary Tasty Vegan Cheesecakes donated by:
Earth Café

Refreshments provide by:
Jarritos and Roaring Lion Energy Drink

Fundraising Detail:
We are asking for a $10 donation at the door.

100% of door donations and 10% of all art and merchandise sales will all go to The MidnightMission on this night.


We leave you with the following, click to read entire story and see you on Saturday:

"New Art Exhibit Shows 'Faces of Skid Row" - Uprising Radio

"Skid Row is virtually synonymous with poverty, violence, and homelessness but in the midst of struggle also lies genuine humanity stripped down to its core" - Juxtapoz.com

"New exhibit showcases life on Skid Row" - USC Daily Trojan

Click here to view available works online

Artwork inquiries can be directed to info@crewest.com.







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FACES OF SKID ROW OPENING NITE + MEDIA COVERAGE

Opening nite slideshow + art pics:



Flickr link

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Available Artwork Online:
All works from this show are available for purchase online at: Crewest:Available Works Section.

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Media Coverage:
We have some great stories from our followers and supporters. Please visit
and read what they are saying about this show!

Juxtapoz

KPFK:Uprising Radio

Daily Trojan

Flavorpill

Evil Monito

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DON'T FORGET!
Fundraiser Night OCT.23:

Fundraiser night is scheduled to happen on October 23rd.
We will be asking for a $10 donation at the door in which all proceeds will go to The Midnight Mission. Please assist in promoting this event.

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www.Crewest.com


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UPCOMING: FACES OF SKID ROW

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These are the faces of Skid Row


(Photo by Eriberto Oriol)


(Artwork by Gregg Stone)

(Photo by Eriberto Oriol)

Please join Crewest and Curator Luna George for the opening of their upcoming Exhibition Faces of Skid Row in October. Faces of Skid Row is a fundraiser and exhibition to bring awareness and to benefit those currently living homeless in the Skid Row area in Downtown Los Angeles. Exhibition’s artwork aims to open its viewer’s eyes to the people living on Skid Row and the issues they face. Exhibition is a call out to all those who have a concern for humanity and want to help those living on Skid Row. Artists in exhibition are all LA based and form a union of various genres. Graffiti Artists, Photographers, Sculptors, Street Artists, Illustrators and Fine Artists have all come together as one to bring you an exhibition full of sincerity, hope, reality, essence and core issues created through eye-catching and meaningful art. Opening Reception will take place Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 from 6pm to 9 pm and will feature a live spoken word performance by Mike the Poet who has written a piece exclusively for the show. His words are powerful and will affect the mind. Exhibition on view through October 30th, 2010.

Exhibiting Artists:
Bob Motown, Branded, Dash, Dave Kawano, Dytch, Else, Enik, Eriberto Oriol, Estevan Oriol, Euth, Ezra, Graham Walzer, Gregg Stone, James Gillette, Juan Balandran, Lalo Alcaraz, Man One, Mike Street, Oscar Magallanes, Philip Lumbang, Preston Craig, Shing Yin Khor, Sims, Smear, Two Rabbits

If you would like to request further information or would like to be included in the fundraising efforts, please contact Curator Luna George at luna@crewest.com.

At this time we are looking for support from the community, so please help by spreading the word. Let’s see how much we can raise to help those who are in great need.

Official Press Release and flyer to follow soon!



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