Sep
8
11:00 AM11:00

Allied Artists at Rosenthal Bar and Patio

Join the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore in supporting the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and local conservation efforts on Sunday September 8, 2019 from 11AM to 6PM at the Rosenthal Wine Bar and Patio, 18471 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu CA 90265. The group will present an art exhibit and sale featuring many local artists displaying original representational landscapes and seascape paintings of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Fine wine tasting, music, snacks and a food truck will be onsite to make the art viewing a special event in the beautiful outdoor garden patio. Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio provides enthusiasts with wines of uncommon breeding that delight the senses and connect them to our unique local Malibu location in Newton Canyon.  

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Sep
7
4:00 PM16:00

Perspectivas

“Perspectivas." Three artists, seven locations, three mediums. Unique perspectives of the real world. 

 August 29 to September 26 Opening Reception September 7, 4PM to 7 PM Topanga Canyon Art Gallery 120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd Suite 109 Topanga, CA 90290

Take a tour around the Los Angeles area with three accomplished artists as they provide their unique views of seven locations in and around Malibu, Los Angeles and Topanga. Each artist brings a unique perspective told through his own eyes, media and technique. Don Holtz's entrancing photography evokes a mystical quality of the location. Moises Mendoza unique mix of graphic shapes and collage is bold and draws the eye from across the room. My representational oil landscape paintings bring a little something new this show and include some nocturnes and contemporary view of the common scene.  Most gallery shows give you one artist’s view of a scene or idea; “Perspectivas” breaks the mold and offers three different perspectives of the same location.

Topanga Canyon Gallery

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Aug
5
to Aug 25

Topanga Canyon Gallery - "Which Came First" Combining the art and their poems

Only by Going Alone in Silence Oil 16x120 - Russell Hunziker

Only by Going Alone in Silence Oil 16x120 - Russell Hunziker

Which Came First?

Show runs July 31 – August 25th

There are so many ways to express ourselves, from language, visual arts, and music to a two year olds tantrum. We are communicators.

There is a theory that as humans we need language to express our thoughts and that if we don’t have language, we don’t have complex thoughts. There is another theory that says the language we speak, and the traditions of our community affect the emotions we feel. The way we talk or write about our feelings allows us to categorize our emotions, and express them in a way understood by our community. Would we feel the same if we couldn’t describe it in words? Or do the words suggest an emotion and therefore we take it on?

Visual art often evokes emotions within us, both for the creator and the viewer. Would we react differently if we didn’t have language to express these emotions? If the artist provides language intended to enhance the emotional reaction to the art - does it? Or might it evoke a different emotion? Does language enhance or detract from the visual?

The artists in the show “Which Came First?” at Topanga Canyon Gallery in August explore the concept of language and visual art together by pairing the art with poetry or prose. In some cases the art was inspired by the language. In others, the language inspired the art. In several instances the language explains the art – and in others it is the art that informs the language. Many of the artists have written the poetry displayed, in some cases prior to creating the visual and in other cases after. Other artists are displaying verse that inspired the work or further defines their vision.

It is up to you, the art lover, to decide if the language enhances the art or if the art enriches the poetry.

Come by the gallery any Wednesday through Sunday in August and take a few minutes to look – and read. Also join the artists at the reception August 3rd from 5-7pm, and experience for yourself the power of the visual, and prose.

Topanga Canyon Gallery

120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd

Topanga, CA 90290

topangacanyongallery.com

Hours:

Wed,Thurs and Saturday 11 - 6

Friday Noon - 8

Sunday 11-5

310-455-7909

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PACIFIC PALISADES VILLAGE GREEN ART SHOW
Jul
21
10:00 AM10:00

PACIFIC PALISADES VILLAGE GREEN ART SHOW

Join the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore in supporting the Palisades Village Green and local and national conservation organizations. The art group will host an art exhibit and sale on Sunday July 21, 2019 from 10AM to 4PM at the Pacific Palisades Village Green 15290 Sunset Blvd. Fifteen local artists will be displaying and selling their original landscapes of the nearby Santa Monica National Recreation Area.

 The Village Green is a beautiful park in the center of Pacific Palisades. Located on the site of the original park founded in 1923 the community dreamed of the recreating the Village Green Park and in August 1973 the privately funded park was created as a place of beauty to be enjoyed from within and admired from a distance. The tree-lined park features a fountain, benches and lawn area. Surrounded by local restaurants and businesses it’s the center of activity for the Palisades. The park is supported solely by donations and is maintained by volunteers. To this day, it stands as a symbol of our community’s spirit, generosity and love of beauty. 

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SANTA PAULA MUSEUM "ON LOCATION IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS"
Jul
13
to Nov 4

SANTA PAULA MUSEUM "ON LOCATION IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS"

Premiere Party: On Location in the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore

·      Saturday, July 13, 2019

·      4:00 PM  6:00 PM

·      Santa Paula Art Museum 117 N 10th Street. Santa Paula, CA  93060

On Saturday, July 13, 2019, the Allied Artists will debut their newest exhibition of 72 paintings, On Location in the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore, at the Santa Paula Art Museum with a reception from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Admission to the premiere party is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members. All of the artworks in the exhibition will be for sale. A percentage of artwork sales will be donated towards conservation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. 

On Location in the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore will be on view at the Santa Paula Art Museum from July 13, 2019 through November 3, 2019. The Allied Artists will host several talks and painting demonstrations during the run of the show with dates to be announced soon. 

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May
2
to Jun 2

Topanga Canyon Art Gallery Studio Tour

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You can see many of my paintings at the Topanga Canyon Art Gallery annual Studio Tour and Silent Auction. The Gallery will have art from each of the 19 participating artists on display May 2 through June 2. The studio driving tour will be Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2. For more information see TopangaCanyonGallery.com. Silent bidding on the 8” x 8” paintings is available at the gallery and will conclude on Saturday June 1.

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Mar
24
7:30 AM07:30

7th Annual Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains Art Exhibit at King Gillette Ranch Visitor Center

Join the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore (AASMMS) in supporting the Western National Park Association and National Park Service on Sunday March 24, 2019 from 10AM to 4:30PM at the King Gillette Ranch Visitor Center 26876 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302.  The group will present an art exhibit and sale featuring 20 local artists displaying representational landscape and seascape paintings of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.This year’s show will be a celebration of the recovery for after the devastating wildfires that burnt almost 100,000 acres of the Santa Monica Mountains. 

 

The Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains was founded over 20 years ago to paint and preserve the unique natural beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA). The 156,000-acre recreation area stretches from Runyon and Franklin Canyons in Hollywood to Point Mugu State Park in Ventura County and contains over 500 miles of trails including the 67-mile long backbone trail that follows the crest of the coastal mountains from Will Rogers State Historic Park to Point Mugu State Park. 

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A Walk With Nature
Feb
3
to Feb 27

A Walk With Nature

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A Walk with Nature

Art Exhibit and Sale.  February 1 to February 27. 9AM to 4:30PM

Meet the Artist Saturday February 9 11AMto 1PM

Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center

26876 Mulholland Highway

Calabasas, CA 91302 

Join me for the Walk with Nature art exhibit and sale featuring 40 original paintings by local landscape painter Russell Hunziker. Included in the exhibit are original oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Channel Islands National Park. The exhibit paintings are coordinated with their location within the Santa Monica Mountains and Channel Islands, as well as inspirational quotes from famed naturalist John Muir. This is a wonderful opportunity to take an artistic walk through a unique and precious area. This event is free with free parking and a portion of the funds from art sales will be donated to further arts in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.  

To see more paintings see russellhunzikerart.com 

For more information, email samo@wnpa.orgor call 805-370-2302

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Oct
28
10:00 AM10:00

8th Annual Allied Artists, Will Rogers Art Exhibit and Sale

8th ANNUAL WILL ROGERS ART EXHIBIT AND SALE

1501 Will Roger Park Rd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

SUNDAY OCTOBER 28, 2018 10AM TO 4PM

Join the Will Rogers State Historic Park (WRSHP) and the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore (AASMMS) on Sunday October 28, 2018 from 10AM to 4 PM for the 8thannual art exhibit and sale. The event, which is sponsored by the Will Rogers State Historic Park, is located at 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd, Pacific Palisades CA 90272.  Featuring 15 local fine artists, the exhibit and sale will display original, representational landscape paintings of the Santa Monica Mountains and beaches topromote appreciation of our environment and to support conservation and maintenance Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) and local parks. 

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Jul
15
10:00 AM10:00

Palisades Village Green Art Show

2017 Allied Artists Village Green Art Exhibit and Sale

2017 Allied Artists Village Green Art Exhibit and Sale

I'll be showing along with 15 other artists of the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore July 15 from 10AM to 4PM at the beautiful Pacific Palisades Village Green,   15290 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA90272.

 The Village Green is a beautiful park in the center of Pacific Palisades. Located on the site of the original park founded in 1923 it was later leased to Standard Oil for a gas station. The community dreamed of the recreating the Village Green Park and in August 1973 the privately funded park was created as a place of beauty to be enjoyed from within and admired from a distance. The tree-lined park features a fountain, benches and lawn area. Surrounded by local restaurants and businesses it’s the center of activity for the Palisades. The park is supported solely by donations and is maintained by volunteers. To this day, it stands as a symbol of our community’s spirit, generosity and love of beauty. 

Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore is a 20-year-old organization of local fine artists that paint representational art of the Santa Monica Mountains and beaches topromote appreciation of our environment and to support conservation and maintenance Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and local parks. The group of artists provides information, art, and an appreciation of the local mountains and seashore as a public service and donates a portion of art sales to conservation and environmental organizations.  The group collaborates with local agencies such as Will Rodgers State Historic Park National Wildlife Federation, Mountains Restoration Trust, and King Gillette Visitor Center to present art and raise funds to help preserve the mountains and beaches. The group also sponsors free monthly paint-outs on the second Saturday of the month. The free paint outs provide a unique opportunity for any painter to enjoy a sense of camaraderie with like-minded people and are a great way to see the beauty of the natural environment. A painting demonstration and friendly critique is usually held at the paint-outs. The free paint-outs are from 9 am to 1 pm and are open to any artist and any media and at any skill level.  Contact the allied artists at wwwhttp://allied-artists.com for more information. 

 

 

 

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Jun
16
to Jul 27

La Galleria Gitana Presents Mountains to Sea

I will be showing with other selected artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore at the La Galleria Gitana Art Galleria 120 N. Maclay Ave, Suite E, San Fernando, CA 91340. 

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Jun
13
to Jul 8

No Boundries - Topanga Canyon Art Gallery

I'll be showing at the Topanga Canyon Art Gallery's new show "No Boundaries" . The Show features the 20 artists of the Topanga Canyon Gallery. Opening June 13 and runs through July 8. The Gallery is located at 120 N #109 ,Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga Canyon, CA 90290.

For me "No Boundaries" is expressed in this quote  “Shall I come to you, a boundless drop to a boundless ocean.” ~ Kahlil Gibran and the boundless energy of the waves in the ocean.

 

 

 

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