If Google Maps could pick up sound as their satellite passes overhead, they would record an ear pleasing hum coming from 1834 Franklin Street. The unassuming warehouse tucked away in a corner of Santa Monica is full of artists at work and there is not a more distinctive sound and rhythm than that of brush on canvas, charcoal on paper, chisel on stone, the turn of a clay modeling wheel and on and on as the process of making art goes. Once a year, almost every year in the studio's 22 year history, the volume of that hum increases for a time as the artists get ready for the annual open house.

The 2007 Santa Monica Fine Arts Studios Opening Reception is Saturday, November 17, 6 - 9pm followed by an Open House on Sunday, November 18, from noon to 5pm. D.J. Sooze will spin for the crowd at the opening reception on Saturday, November 17.

The group silent auction held each year draws a great deal of interest. Participating  artists receive an 8" x 8" wood panel to create a special art work that is hung in the lobby area with all the others. Bidding starts at $25.00 on Saturday and ends on Sunday at 4:30pm. Winning bidders are contacted if not present at the close.

The open house offers the unique opportunity to see a rich mix of styles, skills, techniques and media all under one roof. During both days of the open house many artists will be available to talk about their work. If they are selling, they will have a price list. Some artists offer selected pieces in their own private silent auctions.

DETAILS

OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, November 17, 6 - 9pm
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 18, noon to 5pm
SILENT AUCTION From Saturday, November 17 to closing Sunday, November 
18 at 4:30pm

SANTA MONICA FINE ART STUDIOS
Director: Tanja Rector

1834 Franklin Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-453-3632
http://www.santamonicafineartstudios.com
email: tanjarector@msn.com

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Tanja Rector - http://www.tanjarector.com
Maxine Smith - http://www.maxinesmithart.com/
Etta Duboff - http://www.duboffstudio.com/index.htm
Lisa Segal - http://www.lisasegal.com
Kyle Huffman
Daniel Minton
Janis Minton
Jill Kimbrough - http://www.jillbrovontkimbrough.com
Ira Stern
Julie Payne
Deborah K. Irmas
Arthur Runyon
Laraine Mestman - http://www.mestmanart.com
Barbara Heiman
Lidia Shaddow - http://www.lidiashaddow.com
Jody Uttal
Olaf Pooley
Sam Churchman - http://www.churchmanarts.com
John Lithgow
Annie Hoffman - http://www.anniehoffman.net
Alison Aten Rash - http://www.web.mac.com/alisonatenrash
Marti Bercaw - http://www.mbercaw.com
LA Fox
Jerry Brody
Karen Makoff - http://www.karenmakoff.com
Malka Nedivi
Douglas Teiger
Bibi Davidson - http://www.bibidavidson.com
Jessica Pezzullo
Annie Seaton - http://www.annieseaton.com
Sonja Schenk - http://www.sonjaschenk.com
Betzi Richardson
Suzi Trubitz - http://www.suzitrubitz.com

***Disclaimer: I am one of the participating artists