Art In the Valley
 IN SOLVANGART is so much a part of life in the Valley, sometimes it's hard to see where art leaves off and life begins. An entire day can be spent touring art galleries here. Whether you begin in Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Los Alamos or Old Orcutt, some of the finest artists in the country are within the walls of these galleries. At 1511 Mission Drive, Art for Living located in Solvang since 1999, has been in the art business since 1981. They represent a wide array of artisans, including local and California based artists. A spacious two-floor gallery worth visiting. This autumn, at Art for Living, an Artist Reception on Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday Nov. 8, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. both nights. There will be music, wine and snacks and a special musical selection will be performed by Valley resident Arthur Perry. Some 15painters, sculptors and fine furniture designers represented byf Art for Living will attend the reception, four of them local artists. The remaining nationally-known fine artists are coming from out of the area, especially for this gala event. Definitely a don't-miss event. IN LOS OLIVOS The Elverhoj Museum of History & Art, at 1624 Elverhoy Way, celebrates its 15 year anniversary with an open house on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 4-6 p.m.The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Call 805-686-1211 for more information. Also in October at Elverhoj, is an event celebrating California Art Month&emdash;the Gene Inglis-Ward Studio Artist's show, opening Oct. 8 &emdash;through Nov. 30. This is a group show of works from local artists. December 7 is the Elverhoj Christmas Party and Holiday Exibition. Food, beverages, music and dancing around the tree in Danish tradition. The amazing papercutting of Rick James Marzullo will be featured in the gallery., at 1624 Elverhoy Way, celebrates its 15 year anniversary with an open house on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 4-6 p.m.The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Call 805-686-1211 for more information. Also in October at Elverhoj, is an event celebrating California Art Month&emdash;the Gene Inglis-Ward Studio Artist's show, opening Oct. 8 &emdash;through Nov. 30. This is a group show of works from local artists. December 7 is the Elverhoj Christmas Party and Holiday Exibition. Food, beverages, music and dancing around the tree in Danish tradition. The amazing papercutting of Rick James Marzullo will be featured in the gallery. Art is Here is the motto of the Los Olivos Gallery Organization, so take a stroll through the art galleries in Los Olivos. Over near St. Mark's Episcopal Church you can find the Wildling Art Museum at 2329 Jonata St. where, on Sept. 28 &emdash; Ansel Adams: A Celebration of Wilderness -opens, featuring more than 30 Ansel Adams photographs.The exhibit runs through Jan. 4, 2004 and will include some of Adams' most famous and sublime images. You will find also find Mission Creek Studios in that area&emdash;directly across from St. Mark's on Nojoqui Ave. On the main street in Los Olivos, Grand Avenue &emdash;you will find The Cody Gallery, Gallery Los Olivos, Young's Art Gallery, Judith Hale Gallery and Judith Hale Gallery South. See pages 57-59 this issue for more info about these galleries. Judith Hale Gallery and Judith Hale Gallery South at 2890-2884 Grand Ave. proudly announces a reception and opening, honoring artist Betsy Jones, to be held during Vintner's Festival weekend, Saturday, Oct. 11. Painting professionally for over 40 years, Betsy is known for her beautiful images of the California Central Coast, featuring vineyards, hills, old farms and Victorian houses. She has also created past Vintner's Festival posters, and labels for local wineries. Betsy will be painting in the Judith Hale North Gallery from 11am to 5pm. She will also be serving wines from Rancho Sisquoc, a vintner she has worked closely with. For additional information please call 688-1222 or 693-1233. Return to Top of Page
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