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AFA Hosts Annual Collector’s Event, 12.1

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On Dec. 1, NYC’s AFA Gallery is hosting its annual Collector’s Event, a one-evening affair where art lovers come together, share a cocktail and admire the gallery’s breathtaking collection of fine art and illustration. Rare PEANUTS comics strips and illustrations are pulled from the vault for the event, along with original Beatles Yellow Submarine animation cels and illustrations from Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, and Bill Watterson.

Also joining these art greats on the walls are some of today’s leading contemporary artists, including Kathie Olivas, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Kinuko Craft, Lin Esser, Tom Everhart, Brian Froud, Travis Louie, Kristen Margiotta and Abby Modell, some of whom will be in attendance. For those who missed the opening of Kathie’s Haunted exhibition, this is a wonderful opportunity to stop in. And be in the company of some of the industry’s greatest creatives, to boot!

To RSVP for the event, email AFA at rsvp@afanyc.com. The Collector’s Event will take place on Sat., Dec. 1, from 6-9pm.

Recap: Kathie Olivas “Haunted” Solo Exhibition @ AFA NYC, 10.20

Kathie Olivas’s newest solo exhibition, Haunted, opened to a packed house at AFA gallery in lower Manhattan’s beautiful and bustling Soho neighborhood last Saturday. With 20 new paintings and eight custom sculpts, Haunted is Kathie’s largest and most ambitious collection of work to date and it did not disappoint. The evening kicked off with an artist walkthrough with the AFA staff and a brief Q&A period for the first hour.  Shortly after, the doors were unlocked and the wine uncorked. signalling the start of the celebration! A photo gallery of the evening’s festivities is posted just after the jump.

Haunted is on through December at AFA NYC. The full exhibition of works can be viewed here. Contact the gallery 212.226.7374 for pricing & availability.

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‘Symbols & Concepts’ Workshop with Joel Nakamura @ Stranger Factory 9.9

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In conjunction with his Kaiju vs. Yokai exhibition opening next month at Stranger Factory, celebrated folk- and neo-primitive artist Joel Nakamura is hosting a small-group rendering workshop at the gallery on Sunday, Sept. 9th at 3pm.

The one-hour class will apply basic drawing skills and introduce students to working on concepting (idea creation) and visual communication through symbols/icons and rough-form short-hand sketching. Design students, this class is for you!

The cost of the workshop is $25 ($20 w/ valid student ID), including supplies. Space is limited to only a dozen spots. A pre-paid deposit is required (non-refundable) in advance to reserve your spot in the class. To RSVP, stop by or call the gallery at (505) 508-3049, or Paypal to kathieolivas@msn.com (make sure to add ‘Joel Nakamura Workshop’ as the subject line).

** Bring a notebook if you want to take your own notes during the workshop. Photos and video must be approved by Stranger Factory staff in advance.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn direct from a master of tribal art and mythology in an up-close and intimate setting!

New Teasers from Kathie Olivas for ‘Haunted’ @ AFA NYC 10.20

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The eye candy continues to trickle out from CP HQ, where Kathie is busy juggling preps for Paris this September with what’s shaping up to be a cracking solo exhibition the following month at AFA NYC. This round of ladies is for the latter: a striking (albeit slightly unsettling) original sculpt of Siamese twins, followed by a gorgeous Lizzie custom (these always kill me) and seriously freakish lady off to the left (watch your back). The bronze 4-legged is for Paris.

Haunted opens Oct. 20th at AFA NYC. Opening reception with KO from 7pm to 9pm; come say hi!

Stranger Factory Presents: The Pit of Unease, Anomie, Mystic Visions & Kaiju Vs. Yokai, 9.7

Stranger Factory is proud to present four solo exhibitions opening next month that explore the magic and mystery of otherworldly creatures.

Join Travis Lampe in The Pit of Unease, a new collection of 2D works that chronicles his descent into the bowels of the earth. Ready your tights and ridiculous hats, for you are about to encounter some of the most dangerous and improbable creatures ever painted! From pugnacious owls to wacky wizards and other silly, elbowless characters, strange things are afoot in The Pit of Unease!

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Septenary Group Sculpture Show @ OhNo!Doom 7.7

Now THIS is interesting. Ms. Lana “Plushinator” Crooks, needle ninja of OhNo!Doom, recently posted this postcard on her Facebook page stating: “… oh and I am curating (am in) this sculpture show on July 7th.”

Amanda Louise Spayd, Chris Ryniak, Melita “Miss Monster” Curphy, Jake Waldron, Melissa Sue Stanley  and J.Shea are all tagged in the photo.

Dear lord, is this another Imaginary Menagerie-esque barnburner in our midst? Because that lineup is bound to melt faces and savings accounts and any ounce of self restraint you may think you have.

I’ll be keeping a very close eye on this — details are still emerging, folks, so keep it locked!

Recap: The Missing Elements + Preview Info!

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Stranger Factory celebrated the opening of Ragnar and Scott Tolleson’s The Missing Elements this past First Friday, and we have some lovely event snaps on hand for everyone who could only attend in spirit!

Sexy, strange and psychedelic, The Missing Elements is a trip back to the era of the golden oldies, albeit through some sort of dimensional tear. It’s pretty awesome.

In regards to all that preview jazz, mailing listers should have already received the email (subscribe via the form here). You’ll have the remainder of the weekend to shop the artworks. The preview can also be viewed HERE.

The request period opens Monday, May 7th (tomorrow!!), at noon PST. Orders will ONLY be taken via email at strangerfactorysales [at] gmail.com

No phone requests! If you have a question, you’re welcome to call the gallery BEFORE noon: (505) 508-3049.

All other instructions are outlined on the preview page — read carefully to avoid disappointment. Good luck, gang; enjoy the perdy picture show below!