VERANO GIGANTE!
ART AND MUSIC FOR THE SUMMER LOVE :: ROUND 3
This event is Sunday at our Atwater Studio
Sunday August 29th 8pm - 12pm

This month we are gonna have more live screenprinting, so bring your old shirts, worn skirts, leather jackets, or whatever else you want printed on!

There is nothing better than kicking it on a warm Summer night with friends, music, art and a good atmosphere. Our first two parties of the summer have been great fun and we are excited for round 3. Last time we were supposed to end at 10pm, but all the people dancing weren't having it. We finally had to cut the music after midninght, and send the folks on their way. Because everyone had such a good time we have decided to make this month's Verano Gigante! a later affair, starting at 8pm and going until midnight. Music isn't the only reason to come hang out. We will also be bringing out the screens again and yes, back by popular demand... slushies all night.
Don't be shy, get some friends together and come hang out.

The DJ sets up at 8pm, come early if you're hungry, stay late for fun with good people. All art work displayed is created our customers.
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PAST EVENTS AT BLUE ROOSTER

SATURDAY AUGUST 21ST!
Digital Print Demo 1-4pm
Come see the incredible quality you can get at home.

The latest technological innovations have given inkjet printing genuine legitimacy in photography and art printing. Performance in terms of resolution, precision and color rendering mean that it is now quite possible to create unique, original works of art. The Canson infinity range brings together the best in Digital Fine Art paper and canvas.
Canson favors the use of natural minerals and the purest material to offer age-resistant inkjet papers. Canson Inkjet Fine Art and Photo Papers & Canvas present exceptional quality and character combined with stellar printing performance, consistency and value. Canson Infinity papers and canvas provide a wide color gamut, deep blacks and excellent image sharpness.

Scott Bates will bring his printers (Epson 3800 and Epson 2200) to show just what can be done with the Canson Infinity papers. In addition he will be giving an overview of digital printing and going over the archival properties of the Infinity papers. He will be here to help you understand and use ICC profiles and review of paper textures and choices.

Corita Kent Mash Up
Saturday July 24th 12-5pm

Use the POP prints of Corita Kent artist, activist, teacher, nun! This Saturday you have the rare opportunity to make your own prints from the original art of Corita Kent.

In the late 1960s, Corita was the covergirl (literally, on Newsweek Magazine) of the "changing nun." For the first time ever, we're taking elements of the provocative and profound POP art by this "rebel with a paintbrush" and recombining them in our own way. Posters, Tee Shirts, Tote Bags, Stretched Canvas all yours to experiment with Corita's bold graphics, intense colors and pithy phrases. Items to screen priced from $10 - $50. All proceeds go to the Corita Art Foundation.

Sponsored in conjunction with Fresh Pressed Silkscreen, Gelato Bar, and Primrose Organics Hair Salon, this will be an afternoon of artmaking with a live DJ and special surprises. This event is part of the 40th anniversary celebration of the Immaculate Heart Community Corita's former order of nuns who claimed their independence from the Catholic Church in 1970 and continue to live by their consciences today with charitable programs for the elderly, underserved minority youth, women and girls in transition, affordable housing, healthcare and education. Visit www.corita.org or www.immaculateheartcommunity.org for more information.

PORK CHOP'S LOVE SHOW!
On Display Through March
Opening Reception
Friday February 6th
6:00 - 8:00 pm


Pork Chop says she isn't good at saying stuff about herself, so we'll say it for her. We're super excited to have this lovely mix of monsters and montrous emotion strewn on our walls. Just in time for Valentine's Day. Bring a date!

Please join us to celebrate this local artist.
To check out more of Pork Chop's lovely images go to PORK CHOP'S FLICKER

LECTURE DEMONSTRATION:
UNDERSTANDING CONTEMPORARY OIL PAINTING MATERIALS
Sunday October 19th
2:00 - 3:30 pm


This 90 minute hands-on presentation covers oil paints, mediums and varnishes, including:

• Color Theory and Practical Color Mixing
• Navigating Color Space
• Mineral vs. Modern Pigments
• Understanding Color Names
• Oil Paint Manufacturing
• Professional vs Student Grade Oil Paint
• Mediums and Varnishes
• Indirect vs Indirect Painting Techniques
• Supports, Sizing, and Grounds
• Studio Safety

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Glenn Brill has presented over 100 educational presentations throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. Currently an adjunct professor and San Francisco State University, Glenn has also taught at California College of the Arts, San Francisco Art Institute and University of California at Hayward. Glenn has been involved in art material product development and education for over 15 years. He has worked for some of the premier art material companies as Director of Education, helping to develop and test oil and acrylic paints, brushes, canvas, paper and drawing materials. Glenn has been the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Visual Fellowships, Author of "Beyond the Brush" and co-author of "The Acrylic HAndbook". His artworks are in permanent collections of the Archives of American Art, Brooklyn Museum, San Jose Museum, and Pheonix Art Museum. Glenn holds a BFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts, an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and is a Tamarind Master Printer. His work can be viewed at www.Glennbrill.com

PAINTINGS BY JENNIFER JELENSKI
On Display Through December
Reception
Friday December 5th
6:00 - 8:00 pm



We are very pleased to once again have the paintings of Jennifer Jelenski on display at the store. Jennifer is an artist whose work seems to live in multiple worlds at once. On the one hand her content laden imagery and belaboured processes speak to an older, more traditional approach to painting. On the other, her palette, medium, and a style that would lend itself to mass production, brings the work squarely into the present. It is this juxtaposition, both in concept and execution, that is one of the work's greatest strengths.

Please join us to celebrate this local artist.
For more information on Jennifer and her work visit Sacred Skull or La Luz De Jesus

END OF SUMMER PARTY
Celebrating over 5 years in business!
Saturday September 13th
8:30pm - ???


We're throwing a party to say THANK YOU LOS ANGELES! We've been in business over five years now, proving all the naysayers wrong, showing that independent business can not only survive in LA, but thrive. The truth is it wouldn't be possible if it weren't for you; one of the strongest artist communities in the world.
Art is alive in LA, and we're just happy to be here to share it with you!

Now, some of you may have gotten used to our annual BBQs, but don't worry this year's celebration is sure to satisfy.
We're teaming up with Purple Circle (our neighborhood salon) to throw an end of summer bash. It's going to be a great time, so feel free to come down Saturday night and have some fun with us! There'll be plenty of friendly faces, good beer, and great music.
Can't wait to see you there.

ART FOR LIFE: A benefit for Save The Children
Thank you all for making this event a success!
A bunch of you braved the cold to come out for some good beer and great art and music. Thank you so much; because of your participation we were able to raise over $4,000 for our chosen charity.
We are already looking forward to our next event this summer commemorating Blue Rooster's 5 year anniversary. Hot summer fun! More info will be posted as we get closer to the warmer weather.

Saturday December 8th 1pm - Midnight
2000 N. Figueroa LA, CA 90026
100% of the proceeds from this event will be donated!

Blue Rooster Art, in association with Landmark Inc, are very proud to present this event: Art for Life. $5 at the door will get you access to live painting, live music, a silent art auction (where there are sure to be some steals!), free give aways, and generally a good time. And the best part of it is that every penny of your money will go to children in need! This event is a collective celebration of art and life. But, sorry kids, 21 and over only.

So whats going on?
First off we are going to be opening the doors at 1pm for anyone interested in joining us in creating a mural. The 50'+ wall we will be building will be open to everyone who wants to participate. The goal is to have fun and see what happens when a bunch of random artists come together to make one (big) cohesive thing. So, bring some paint and come get down. We will have some supplies for all to use if you feel like painting (or drawing, or whatever) but dont feel like lugging your stuff.
Once the sun goes down, then the party starts. Beer, wine and BBQ all day, bands at sundown. DJ all night. Need we say more? Having fun for a good cause.
On top of it all, a number of artists have been kind enough to donate art to be auctioned off. There are sure to be some steals for any collectors out there.

Participating Artists Dan McLeary Joshua Elias Jennifer Jelenski Drew Wood Javier Cruz Sean Stepanoff Kiyoshi Nakazawa JRF Shepard Fairey Mike Metzger Jason Houchen Geoff Ellsworth Love Ablan David Dayan Sugar Pusher Matthew Leum Miles Thompson Ritzy Periwinkle Justin Moore Brian Palacios Javier Nieves Nick Gallo + more to come	Our Evening's Music INI Sound No Little Kindness Fosoforo Generous Sponsers Art Alternatives Macpherson Art Montana Cans Princeton Art and Brush + everyone who is putting in their time and know how to make this all go down Thank You!