Media Contact:

A.Michelle Blakeley

(916) 572-5123

amb@evolvethegallery.com



11 June, 2012

  

  in collaboration with  presents 

2nd Annual Sacramento Pan-African Import Show 

(Sacramento, CA) – The 2nd Annual Sacramento Pan-African Import Show (SPAIS) is a highly anticipated free event featuring a dynamic selection of recently imported African works of art, Shona sculptures, exquisite handcrafted collectable fine crafts and artifacts from West and South Africa. Zimbabwe Shona have become world renown for their artistry, history, and symbolism and is one of the most collectible forms of African art.

Hosted by the Spears Gallery and Evolve the Gallery, this event is meant to engender fellowship and cultural understanding among attendees and expose them to African culture through fine arts and crafts and the origins where they were created. The community at large will experience the richness of African culture and its impact on Western culture. Last year, over 400 people attended the inaugural event and reached participants from the Bay as well as Stockton area.

This family-friendly import show offers a wide variety of affordable and quality art. In addition, the works have been imported using Fair Trade practices to support the talented artists of South and West Africa. 











 











Interested parties can R.S.V.P. for a private preview reception held Friday, June 29th (6pm-8pm) 

What: 2nd Annual Sacramento Pan-African Import Show

Where: 40 Acres Gallery Complex (35th and Broadway in Historic Oak Park, Sacramento)

When: June 30th (12pm-6pm), July 1st (12pm-4pm)

Information: (916) 572-5123 or info@evolvethegallery.com

This phenomenal weekend is free and open to the public.

About the Spears Gallery. The Spears Gallery is a private home art gallery Oakland, CA specializing in African American, African, Caribbean, Latin, and the art of indigenous peoples. “Not only is art an expression of culture, when one selects a piece that they are drawn to, it becomes an expression of self, one that can both beautify the home and be a valuable asset or investment. It is our mission to bring to you, the opportunity to enjoy and purchase beautiful works of art from around the world.“

About Evolve the Gallery. Evolve the Gallery, is a private fine art gallery, redefines the role a gallery plays in broadening the art experience for patrons and the community. It only really takes a moment to understand how pivotally art is linked to culture, learning, community or conflict. As the art world continues to evolve, art increases its capacity to educate, open dialogue, be therapeutic and enhance environments. Art transcends political, ethnic, gender and religious boundaries and penetrate cultures in a non-intrusive or aggressive way, which gives it the power to break down boundaries and strengthen intercultural understanding. Our exhibitions are smart, creative, poignant and meant to give way to valuable dialogues, collaborations and cultural development that might not other wise take place.

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Media contact:

A.Michelle Blakeley

amb@evolvethegallery.com

(916) 572-5123

2907 35th Street, Historic Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817

www.evolvethegallery.com