HOLIDAY PROJECT
Friday, December 4, 5:00-8pm (become a member for early entry!)

Celebrate local, community made artwork and shop for the holidays--Creative Growth style! Premier of the Creative Growth for Marc Jacobs Pop-Up Shop, and music by the legendary Tommy Guerrero!

November 4, 2009 — OAKLAND, CA — Creative Growth Art Center today announces its upcoming exhibition and studio sale: Holiday Project, December 4, 2009 – January 14, 2010.

Creative Growth’s holiday exhibition and studio sale has become a much-anticipated Bay Area tradition, one held in high regard by art collectors and holiday shoppers alike. This year’s exhibition highlights the work made during Creative Growth artist collaborations with guest contemporary artists: Kathleen Henderson, Meagan Donegan, Ed Musante, Jessica Dasher, Livia Stein, Sas Colby, Paper Magazine and more.

Holiday Project includes artwork for sale made in drawing, ceramics, rugs, woodwork, prints, cigar box art, sculpture and textiles. With one of a kind holiday cards, art books, t-shirts, watches AND the premier of the Creative Growth for Marc Jacobs Pop-Up-Shop, with limited edition bags direct from the 2009 fundraiser and collaboration with the internationally acclaimed Marc Jacobs design house.

Also included as part of this evening-long event: don’t miss the chance to catch a rare, East Bay performance by (skateboarding legend!) blues musician Tommy Guerrero. Seasonal, locally sourced food and drinks provided by B Restaurant, Oakland.

The line around the block on December 4^th is made up of Creative Growth members ensuring themselves early, 5:00pm entry and first dibs at the artwork and deals inside. Become a member (at creativegrowth.org) to secure your own early entry to the event, as well as a 10% discount, and support the good work being done by this 35-year-old non-profit and celebrated local treasure. Doors open to the general public at 5:30pm.

WHAT: Holiday Project: Creative Growth Annual Exhibition and Studio Sale

WHEN: Exhibition and event, Friday, December 4, 2009 from 5:00-8:00pm. Gallery event is free and open to the public. Also open Saturday, December 5, 12 and 9^th, 11am to 4pm. On view from December 4, 2009 – January 14, 2010

WHERE: Creative Growth Art Center Gallery,
355 24^th St., Oakland, CA 94612, (near 19^th St. BART)
Regular Gallery Hours: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm, M-F

CONTACT: jennifer@creativegrowth.org / tom@creativegrowth.org

*dates and content are subject to change,
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