“Imaginings”. Open theme, for both 2D and 3D.

JUROR: Mark Ashton Hunt

Mark Ashton Hunt has a passion for collecting art. In the late 2000's Mark opened a gallery in Santa Barbara and has been involved in the sale of art and promoting artists for the past 15+ years. During this time Hunt has built a personal art collection of over 50 paintings from artists in Los Angeles, South America, and Santa Barbara.

Mark began his career in Television and Film, working with many celebrities, networks, studios, and genres. He is a member of the Directors Guild of America and has been part of the local Santa Barbara art and media scene for the past 20 years.

We are honored to have Mark as a Juror for Imaginings: A Benefit Exhibit by the Abstract Art Collective for the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. His wife Sheela is a founding supporter of the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation and has been a top fundraiser, crowd gatherer and recent board member at Teddy Bear during her 20 years of partnering with the organization.

WHEN: Nov 1st to Nov 30th.

OPENING RECEPTION: Nov 2, 5-8pm (1st Thursday)

INGATHERING: Monday, Oct 30 10-12pm, (Hanging 12pm to 5pm)

3rd FRIDAY RECEPTION: Friday, Nov 17th, 5 -8pm

TAKEDOWN: Thurs, Nov 30, 10-12pm

WHERE: Voice Gallery, La Cumbre Plaza, 121 S. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara.

Voice gallery is a professional gallery space, spacious, well lit, and with plenty of room to showcase beautiful 3D work.

WHAT: Abstract Art both 2D and 3D. The Abstract Art Collective (AAC) supports a broad definition of abstract art which ranges from non-objective to conceptual, where the degree of abstraction can vary. Abstract art uses a visual language of shape, form, color, and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world. This departure from accurate representation can be slight, partial, or complete.

We are looking for volunteers. If you can help, please contact Denise Carey, deniseacarey@cox.net

SHOW COORDINATOR: Carol Talley, caroltalley@gmail.com