Hello, The 38th Annual Beverly Hills Art Show - Affaire In The Gardens returns Beverly Gardens this May 21-22, 2011. Sponsored by the City of Beverly Hills, this free public art event brings more than 250 artists from across the United States to the city. An array of upscale, yet affordable painting, sculptures, jewelry, photographs and prints will be on view and available for purchase throughout the two-day event. A special exhibit curated by the Los Angeles Art Association will showcase works by Los Angeles based artist Marjan Vayghan. The Legacy Crate exhibit will feature four wooden crate 'light-box installations' and has been described by critics and curators as insightful and unyielding. The exhibit will also feature an evening tour led by the artist on Saturday, May 21 at 8pm. This year's Affaire In The Gardens will also complete the 'Elemental Art Exhibits' series. Inspired by Beverly Hills Mayor Barry Brucker in Spring 2008, the Elemental Art series will conclude with a special exhibition titled Fire. Fire will showcase six artists that explore fire both as a natural phenomenon and as a metaphor for extreme physical or emotional heat. The Fire exhibit will also feature artist demonstrations including live on-site painting, discussions, and jewelry making. The Affaire In The Gardens' charitable partner is the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Artworks by children will be for sale in the Children's Hospital booth. All proceeds of their sales will benefit the hospital. The Affaire In The Gardens features: * More than 250 artist from across the United States * Special exhibit curated by the Los Angeles Art Association featuring Los Angeles based Artist Marjan Vayghan and evening exhibit tour led by the artist * Fire exhibit showcasing select painters, mixed media artist, photographers and jewelry designers * Daily art tours of Public Art Collection and Artists Hightlights * Awards Ceremony * In-booth Artist demonstrations * Dance Performance by the Debbie Allen Dance Academy * Wine and fine Beer Gardens * Food stations and Food trucks featuring Korean, Thai and American fare * Live music We will follow-up with you shortly to determine your interest in a feature on the Affaire In The Gardens and the featured artists from your area. For additional information, please contact Treanne Gomes at treanne@agkmedia.com or 323-937-5488. Warm regards, Treanne Gomes AGK Media Group phone: 323-937-5488 fax: 323-967-2188 web: www.agkmedia.com 38th ANNUAL BEVERLY HILLS ART SHOW - AFFAIRE IN THE GARDENS RETURNS TO BEVERLY GARDENS MAY 21 & 22 The city's largest public art event features thousands of artworks, artist demonstrations, a special exhibit, wine garden, art tours, and live music (Beverly Hills, CA - March 2011) The 38th annual Beverly Hills Art Show - Affaire In The Gardens returns to Beverly Gardens May 21 - 22, 2011. Spanning four blocks, this free public art event features two hundred and fifty artists from around the United States that will showcase an upscale, yet affordable, array of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints. Vetted to ensure quality, a team of professionals, including curators, art academics, and critics combed through more than 500 artist applications to select a roster of emerging and established artists that are both respected and exceptional. The Affaire In The Gardens also features entertaining and educational family-friendly programming. 2011 Show Programming includes art tours, a dance performance by the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, artist demonstrations, the artists' award ceremony, and a special Legacy Crate exhibit curated by the Los Angeles Art Association featuring works by Los Angeles based artist Marjan Vayghan. The Legacy Crate exhibit will feature four wooden crate 'light-box installations' and has been described by critics and curators as insightful and unyielding. Tours will take place at Beverly Gardens as follows. A Public Art Collection Tour, featuring permanent works by internationally celebrated contemporary artists, will be led by a representative from the Fine Art Commission of Beverly Hills and will take place on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 at 1:00 p.m. An Artist's Highlight Tour of select Affaire In The Gardens artists will be led by noted curator Maria del Mar Hollingsworth, also on both days, at 2:00 p.m. Tours are free, and visitors can sign up to participate at the Information Booth between Beverly and Canon Drive just north of Santa Monica Boulevard, in Beverly Gardens Park. The Affaire In The Gardens completes their 'Elemental Art Exhibits' series at the May show with a special exhibition. 'Fire' will showcase six artists that explore fire both as a natural phenomenon and as a metaphor for extreme physical or emotional heat. This exhibit features painters Hal Yaskulka and Jett Jackson; ceramicist Bilyana Popova; jewelry designer Deidre Greene; mixed media artist Kristen Neveu; and mixed media artist and photographer Sandy Lager. Fire will also feature artist demonstrations including live on-site painting and jewelry making. In-booth Artist Demonstrations will take place throughout the art show at artists' booths. For a complete schedule of artist demonstrations, please visit www.beverlyhills.org/artshow. Of the 250 artists exhibiting at the Affaire In The Gardens, a select few will be honored with awards. A panel of leading arts professionals will judge artists based on category (Painting, Sculpture, Mixed-Media, Photography, and Prints), and also award one artist the 'Best in Show' award. Beverly Hills Mayor Barry Brucker will select and present the 'Mayor's Choice' award to one artist whose artwork will be purchased by the City and placed on display at a prominent City location. The Affaire In The Gardens award ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Beverly Gardens Park, under the Beverly Hills sign, between Beverly and Canon Drive. The Affaire In The Gardens will feature wine and beer gardens, food stations including: Korean, Thai and American fare, food trucks, and live ambient music. The Affaire In The Gardens' charitable partner is the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Artworks by children will be for sale in the Children's Hospital booth. All proceeds of their sales will benefit the hospital. The Beverly Hills Art Show - Affaire In The Gardens will take place Saturday, May 21 to Sunday, May 22, 2011. General Show hours are 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and admission is free. The Art Show is located at Beverly Garden located along Santa Monica Blvd, from Rodeo Drive to Rexford Drive. Parking is available and inexpensive in many City parking structures - http://bit.ly/bhartshowpkg - located just south of Santa Monica Boulevard. For more information, please visit www.beverlyhills.org/artshow. For media inquiries, please contact Agnes Gomes-Koizumi at agnes@agkmedia.com or call 323-937-5488.