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Another fantastic art show is coming soon to an Empty Space near you!

“The Gift Art Show” is sure to have something terrific for all the art lovers on your holiday gift list. The work in this group show will be on display at The Empty Space Gallery starting December 7, and it will remain on display through December 22. This is a cash-and-carry art show; that means you get to take what you buy with you, the same day! Everything in this show is bargain priced at $75 and under, with fantastic and fun pieces starting at only one dollar. This show offers fine art pieces like paintings, photographs, and sculptures; and also craft items like ornaments, stuffed animals, and fun fashion accessories.

The curator for “Gift Art,” Guinevere Park-Hall Dethlefson, is very excited about this year’s holiday bargains. “We have some great pieces this year … paintings by Theresa Tate; bags of yummy hand-dipped pretzels by Audrey Jarvis; handmade Christmas ornaments by Helen Acosta, and a whole lot more.” Dethlefson, who is also the Gallery Director for The Empty Space, admits it’s a lot of work keeping a non-profit gallery running all year; but the perks, she says, are “well worth it. I get to see such a variety of artwork from all the different artists in Bakersfield … and I’ve put together a pretty amazing personal art collection as a result. Being the curator, I get to see all the art first!”

There will be not one, but two, Open House events for this group show … so you have twice the opportunity to score some terrific holiday bargains, as well as hang out with some great people, and enjoy holiday munchies and drinks! Admission is free, with donations cheerfully accepted. Saturday, December 15, and December 22, from five to seven pm, the gallery will be open to the public and the goodies are sure to go fast, so get there early for best selection! Also, don’t forget that the artwork in the gallery is always available for perusal (and purchase!) thirty minutes prior to any stage show, and also by appointment; just call 327-PLAY. As always, thirty percent of all proceeds go directly to keeping the gallery open and beautiful, all year long. So, when you score your awesome gifts and goodies at this show, you are also helping to support The Empty Space!

The Empty Space … Setting Theatre Free!

706 Oak Street (behind Pizzaville!), Bakersfield

Call 327-PLAY for more information