Holiday Pop Up Shop Featuring *ArtFirst* a Group of 10 Bay Area Artists

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov. 3, 2012 - ArtFirst Pop Up Shop at the Village Shops and Galleries

    November 24 - December 2, 2012

Opening Launch Party: Saturday, November 24, 5:00pm to 8:00 pm

Gallery Hours:

         November 24 & 25 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

         November 28 - December 2, 12:00 pm - 6 pm

Just in time for the holidays!  ArtFirst a group of talented artists who are eager to share their work with the community are presenting a Pop Up Shop at the Village Shops and Galleries in El Cerrito. You won't want to miss this exciting opportunity to see the diverse and unique artwork and handmade gifts for sale.  Highlights include Grace Taormina working with paper, fabric and found trea­sures; paintings by Rachel Taormina, richly colored abstract  photog­raphy by Kayla Garelick, photo­graphic and mixed media work by Heidi Rand, award-​​winning arti­sanal organic perfumer Laurie Stern, ethereal light filled paintings, by Victoria Veedell,  vintage-​​inspired bead work by Julie Long Gallegos, assemblage by Beka Brayer, fused glass jewelry and handmade soap by Jane and Nadine Robbins-Laurent.

Artists included in this Pop Up Event:
Beka Brayer, assemblage
kayla Garelick, photography
Julie Long Gallegos, loomed beadwork
Jane and Nadine Robbins-Laurent, fused glass jewelery
Heidi Rand, nature based art
Laurie Stern, artisinal perfumes
Grace Taormina, mixed media fiber arts
Rachel Taormina, painting
Victoria Veedell, painting
Holly Wallace, blown glass  

Join them at the Village Shops and Galleries located at 10330 San Pablo Ave. in the heart of El Cerrito, CA 94530. Meet the artist on November 24, 5 - 8 pm.  Enjoy music, wine and light snacks at the Opening Launch Party.

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http://ArtFirstBayArea.org

The gallery is wheelchair accessible and there is plenty of free street parking.  It's about a half mile from the El Cerrito Plaza BART station.