JULY 3-30, 2011
S.C.A.P.E. BENEFIT ART EXHIBIT & SALE for ForestWatch
Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library

JULY 7 (Thurs)
ARTISTS RECEPTION, 5-8pm

Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment (SCAPE) will bring the Los Padres National Forest to the Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Public Library with their art exhibit and sale, “Wilderness to Gallery, Painting to Protect the Los Padres National Forest” during the month of July, 2011.

A benefit for Los Padres ForestWatch, this art show features paintings that capture the limitless beauty of our regional backcountry. The public is invited to attend a free Artists Reception on Thursday, July 7, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. The evening will include refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artists and learn more about the important conservation work of Los Padres ForestWatch.

ForestWatch is the only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to protecting wildlife habitat and wilderness landscapes in the Los Padres National Forest. Founded in 2004, ForestWatch has safeguarded more than 88,000 acres of public lands along California’s Central Coast. SCAPE, whose membership includes over 200 artists, works to protect open spaces, increase public awareness of environmental issues, and promote opportunities for outdoor painters.

This exhibit runs through the month of July inside the Faulkner Gallery at 40 East Anapamu in Santa Barbara, and is open Tu-Th 10am-8pm, F-Sa 10am-5:30pm, Sun 1-5 pm. For more information, please contact Los Padres ForestWatch at 805-617-4610 or www.LPFW.org, or SCAPE at 805-570-9195 or www.s-c-a-p-e.org
 

JANUARY 20 - MARCH 14, 2011
FORESTWATCH ART SHOW BENEFIT

JANUARY 22 (Sat)
OPENING RECEPTION WITH THE ARTIST, 6-9pm

Featuring the works of local backcountry artist Robert Wassell
Fox Fine Jewelry, 210 E Main St, Old Town Ventura

Local backcountry artist Robert Wassell will feature his oil paintings of the Los Padres National Forest backcountry in his art show titled "Los Padres Wilderness Trails." The show is hosted by Fox Fine Jewelry and runs from January 20 through March 14th, with an opening reception on Saturday, January 22nd from 6 - 9pm. Forty percent of art sales will be donated to Los Padres ForestWatch. The event is free and open to the public.

Robert Wassell’s paintings are well known for their unique depictions of Ventura and Santa Barbara county’s backcountry. An avid hiker for thirty years, Wassell captures memories of trail vistas, inspiring many to hike to the very spot of a painting. Wassell was Ventura ArtWalk’s Featured Artist in Spring 2007, and is widely collected. For more information visit www.wassellart.com.

Fox Fine Jewelry is located at 210 East Main Street, in Historic Downtown Ventura, Across the street from the Mission. (805) 652-1800. Hours are Monday – Thursday, 10:30 – 6p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10:30 – 8 p.m.