Ekphrasis Art Gala, Fundraiser for the

SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH, 7PM to 10PM
With helping hands from ancient Greece, the Calistoga Art Center is presenting the first Ekphrasis Gala, a celebration of artistic collaborations.
Ekphrasis (ˈek-frə-səs\ ) is an art form dating back to Plato and Aristotle, in which one art form inspires creativity in another artist. The idea is not to duplicate but to respond to the spirit of the first piece in creating a second work of art. For instance, writer Lope de Vega often used allusions and descriptions… Show more of Italian art in his plays, and included the painter Titian as one of his characters.
For this event, photography is the catalyst for any and all mediums. A second artist can be working in anything from feathers, to gold, to flour and water. Moving from one medium to another is the heart of Ekphrasis.
A call went out to artists throughout the Bay Area inviting them to play with the concept of artistic collaboration. The artists were told, "It's all about inspiration and imagination anything goes". One photograph from each participating photographer was selected and used by a second artist to create a new work of art. A three-judge panel of professionals will evaluate the paired works; a first place award of $1,000.00, to be announced by Napa County Supervisor Diane Dillon, will be made the evening of the Gala.
On Saturday April 13th, the CAC will host the first Ekphrasis Gala to exhibit the inspiring photographs and the inspired works including: sculpture, textiles, paintings, ceramics, and more. Venue design by Stage Interiors of Sonoma, will celebrate the inspiration and imagination that always occurs in art, wine, food, and music.
-Saturday April 13th, from 7:00 pm 10:00 pm Calistoga Art Center, 1435 N. Oak Street, Calistoga, CA.
-100 inspired works of art will be on exhibit and for sale
-Presentation of Awards by Napa County Supervisor Diane Dillon
-Piano and Ekphrasis improvisation by Stacy Piontek
-Napa County Poet Laureate Leonore Wilson, will read a poem she created for the Gala
-Ekphrasis -inspired Savories and Sweets
-Celebrated Napa Valley Wines
-Event design by Stage Interiors
Funds go to support educational programming for the Calistoga Art Center 501( c )(3) non-profit since 2002. The commitment of the Art Center includes supporting creativity in all aspects of community life, providing artistic opportunities for the underserved populations in our community, spotlighting the talents of emerging and professional artists, performing arts, literary arts, and providing new creative outlets for visitors.
For more information about the Calistoga Art Center or to make a donation to the CAC, visit: www.calistogaartcenter.org
Checks may be mailed to: CAC P.O. Box 197 Calistoga, Ca. 94515
Sponsors: Blue Heron Gallery of Yountville, Alan's Framing of St. Helena, W. H. Winery of Calistoga, and Golden Paints
contacts:
Christine Olivo, co-chair, Ekphrasis
(707)963-8496, kcolivo@earthlink.net
Yvonne Henry, co-chair, Ekphrasis
yvonnehwhimsyworks@att.net
Calistoga Art Center: (707)942-2278

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