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Saturday, October 04, 2008 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (PT)
San Francisco, CA
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Pick up on art from the 2008 SF Open Studios artists at the exclusive Private Preview Gala on Saturday, October 4th. Catch a first glance of the 2008 SF Open Studios Exhibition, which provides an eclectic overview of the 400+ artists’ work. Hung salon style, the artwork represents what you will find when visiting artists’ studios during the upcoming weekends.
Once you purchase tickets, your name will be added to the guest list. Physical tickets will not be issued.
Patron Membership ($500)
This package includes 2 VIP Private Preview Tickets, 2 VIP tickets to ArtSpan's 2009 Benefit Art Show and Auction, 1 private limo tour of artists' studios in early 2009, & a thank you gift of 1 original artwork. 50% of each Patron Membership directly supports the Arts for City Youth Program.
VIP 6 Ticket Package ($500)
Receive all VIP benefits at a discount for yourself and 5 friends ($600 value)!
VIP ticket ($100 in advance, $115 at door), 6pm–7:30pm
VIP guests get a special sneak preview, plus complimentary parking, open bar, tasty hors d’oeuvres, goodie bags, live jazz, and a captivating performance by VaBang! Dance Company. The live auction features enticing specialty packages.
General ticket ($50 in advance, $60 at the door), 7:30pm–10pm
Join the VIPs for the live auction, appetizers, music, an open bar and the exhibition. Deejays set the vibe to complement the art viewing. Proceeds benefit ArtSpan programs.
Discounted Artist VIP Tickets ($75) and General Tickets ($40)
Discounted tickets are available to all registered 2008 Premier and Participating SF Open Studios artist members by phone and in advance only. Contact ArtSpan at (415) 861-9838 or at info@artspan.org to purchase these tickets by October 2, 2008. Limit two tickets per artist.
The Live Auction will begin at 8:30pm and will feature the following specialty packages:
* Unwind at Meadowood Napa Valley: Enjoy a one night stay for two, plus dinner, plus a private tour and tasting for eight at Clos Pegase Winery in Calistoga.
* Take an exciting sail on the bay: You and a guest will launch from the majestic SF Marina on a restored 30 ft. racing sloop.
* Round trip tickets for two on JetBlue Airways, plus a relaxing ride to and from the airport in a luxury sedan, courtesy of Boston Coach.
* A gesture portrait commissioned from your favorite photograph painted by SF Open Studios Artist and ArtSpan Board Chairman, John Melvin.
* A weekend wine country get-away to a quaint country home nestled among the vineyards of the Alexander Valley. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home, plus 1 bedroom, 1 bath poolhouse, sleeps 8!
* You and a friend can experience a 1-day glassblowing workshop at Public Glass, San Francisco's premiere center for creation and education in glass!
* Experience ART-about-TOWN on a delightful tour led by the lovely Sharon Reaves of Reaves Gallery. Includes limo service and 1 hour art appraisal by Alan Bramberger of ArtBusiness.com, plus dinner at TripTych restaurant in SOMA (gratuities not included).
* Cheer for your favorite sports team with a VIP package at Jillian's in San Francisco's Metreon. Then enjoy a live game!
* Plus much, much more!
Proceeds benefit ArtSpan's Art for City Youth and SF Open Studios programs.
Private Preview Committee
Andi Georgiana, Co-Chair
Paula Marcheschi, Co-Chair
Mike Kimball
Alan Mazzetti
George Nixon
Sharon Reaves
ArtSpan would like to thank:
Honorary Host Committee
Brian Bonner & Ashley Ferry
Herb Dang
Jenny Hay
Craig Newmark
Marianna Stark
Neal Strickberger
Michael Yochum
Exhibition Jurors
Alan Bamberger, Art Appraiser
Ann Jastrob, Rayko Gallery
Chuck Pyle, Director of Illustration, Academy of Art University
Sharon Reaves, Reaves Gallery
Larry Robinson, UC Berkeley Extension
ArtSpan Sponsors
ABC 7 KGO-TV/DT
Dick Blick
Grants for the Arts/Hotel Tax Fund
The Kimball Foundation
Miranda Lux Foundation
Pollen/www.pollensf.com
Potrero Nuevo Fund/Tides Foundation
Rocket Postcards
San Francisco Arts Commission/Cultural Equity
San Francisco Bay Guardian
Catering, Cocktails & Services provided by:
American Conservatory Theatre
American Wine Company
Bass Ale
Cielo Tequila
Clos Pegase Winery
Cole Hardware
DJ EmDee
EOS Chardonnay
EOS Cabernet
Hotel Rex
The Jazz Cats
Jillian’s at Metreon
The Marcheschi Family
Meadowood Napa Valley
John F. Melvin
Public Glass
Ravenswood Winery
Risley Sams
Starbucks
South Food & Wine
Thomas John Events
Torani (R. Torre & Company)
TripTych Restaurant
VaBang! Dance Company
Vichy Springs Resort
Violetta Flowers
ArtSpan, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, builds a community by connecting the public to visual arts in San Francisco. Through SF Open Studios, youth and adult education, and art-centric events, ArtSpan creates a platform for artists to thrive, fostering a Bay Area community that values the arts.
ArtSpan's 501(c)(3) non-profit tax ID number is 94-3148481.
ArtSpan, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, builds a community connecting the public to visual arts in San Francisco. Through SF Open Studios, youth and adult education, and art-centric events, ArtSpan creates a platform for artists to thrive, fostering a Bay Area community that values the arts. Contact info@artspan.org or (415)861-9838 for more information.
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