IN THE ARTS

Artist to host private reception

Artist Deana Duffek, also Wyland’s director of licensing, will host a reception at her private studio from 6 to 10 p.m. May 31.

To RSVP, e-mail [email protected] or call (949) 395-6460.

Sawdust seeks Fantasy exhibitors

The Sawdust Art Festival is seeking applicants for its 2008 Winter Fantasy.

The event is open to artists and crafts people from anywhere in the world, and runs weekends from Nov. 22 to Dec. 14.

Interested artists must submit a request for application by May 23; applications are free of charge and will be mailed in June.

The show is not juried, but artists will be required to present and demonstrate their craft to a committee for approval; all work must be original and handmade.

Artists must exhibit all nine days.

For more information, visit the “Exhibitors” section on www.sawdustartfestival.org or e-mail [email protected] by May 23.

Art Walk names new board members

First Thursday’s Art Walk has elected new board members.

Returning as president is M. “Charlie” Ferrazzi, of The Esther Wells Collection. Also returning are Treasurer John Eagle of Studio 7 Gallery and board member Rebecca Barber of Studio Arts Gallery.

New officers include Vice President John Tabacek of Mandarin Fine Art; secretary Amber Henry of Whelan Gallery, Todd Kenyon of PureLagunaBeach Gallery and Michelle Lance of Coolsville ““ Roark’s Studio Gallery.

Now in its 10th year, the event has grown from a handful of galleries to a citywide event that encourages people to visit the galleries and see artist demonstrations and new exhibit openings, meet artists, enjoy live performances, learn about and purchase art in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

A free shuttle service allows attendees easy access to the galleries that stretch between Jasmine at the north end of Coast Highway to Bluebird Canyon Drive at the south end, without worrying about parking.

For more information, visit www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com.

Regional artists debut at Wells Fargo

Southern California Artists will feature members’ paintings and sculpture at the Community Art Project gallery on the second floor of the Wells Fargo Bank, 260 Ocean Ave., from June 3 to Aug. 30.

An artist reception will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7 for the show, “Southern California Artists Association Bank on Art.”

The annual event will feature 20 Southern California Artists who will put their artwork on display to the public.

For more information, call Karen Schwager of Southern California Artists Assn. at (949) 497-5926, or visit www.southerncaliforniaartists. org.