Thursday, May 22, 2008

Lucinda Moran and Passion Works Studio

Our newest artist, Lucinda Moran, has been creating jewelry with precious metals and stones for over 20 years. "Fascinated by objects of adornment that have personal meaning and an emotional tie to our lives", Moran looks within herself and her community for the inspiration and deeper meaning behind her work.

Over the past several years Lucinda has worked with the artist community at Passion Works Studio. Passion Works is a collaborative arts community in Athens. Ohio arts. "Housed within a vocational workshop for adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities, Passion Works Studio supports arts collaborations between artists with and without disabilities. The creative process at Passion Works places Passion Work Artists together with Resident and Visiting professional artists to create outstanding and beautiful works of art." From that exchange of ideas and talents came a unique line of jewelry inspired by the drawings and paintings of many Passion Works artists.

Lucinda is known for her "Protect this Woman" Bracelet. Made of sterling silver, 18 Kt, and 14 Kt gold, the bracelets are encrusted with 4 beautiful stones. The inside of bracelet being is stamped with the uplifting phrase "Protect This Woman".



Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Local Festivals - Los Feliz Village Street Fair

We are proud to bring you a new addition to the Explore the Arts section of Best American Arts : Local Festivals. We aim to support local arts and community festivals throughout the United States. By utilizing our online presence and working with artists we strengthen our communities and bring fine American art to everyone.

This month we would like to present the Los Feliz Village Street Fair.
The Street Fair takes place June 8th, from 11am - 8pm in Los Feliz Village, California. Artists, Vendors, and Community Organizations will have booths and events located on Vermont Ave, between Franklin and Hollywood Blvd.

The Green Scene will be a feature attraction at this years festival as environmentally friendly products, services and creations will be displayed along the fair route.

For more information and directions visit the Los Feliz Village Street Fair website at http://www.losfelizstreetfair.com/


If you or your organization is interested in working with Best American Arts for fundraising or community/festival support, please visit our Supporting Community Organizations page.

Refined summer style....


A similar color style to last months post
but with a more refined, classic taste.




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