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Posted by jenraven Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:37:58 PDT
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COMICS! Group Art Show
The ‘Actionfolkwife’ has something new up her sleeve - coming this July!

By Jen Raven, Bakotopia.com contributor

The amazing and energetic Helen Acosta who brought us “WAR … not a metaphor” and “UP!” is back again, this time as super-curator of “COMICS!” at The Empty Space gallery, 706 Oak St., and she’s bringing all her superpowers to the job.

COMICS! plans to be a celebration of visual storytelling: comic strips, comic books, graphic novels, manga, and comic-inspired art are all to be included in what already promises to be a very popular summer show. It will include live drawing demonstrations, vintage comic books on display, original artwork by talented local artists, food, wine, and a costume contest!



“The (costume contest) entries can either pay homage to an existing character or can be a brand new character created for the show,” explained Acosta. “The entries can be any comic book genre ... as long as the character has or would appear in a comic book and (the costume) would be rated PG-13 or less.”

There’s a rumor in the wind that prizes will be awarded for the best costume or costumes, as group entries are welcome, in addition to solo costume entries.

But costumes won’t be the only visual treat on offer at COMICS! Original artwork by some very talented people will be available for viewing and purchase, including work by Dale W. Berry. Born in Taft, Berry is a local kid who has made it big in the comics industry. Dale will do a live drawing demonstration at the show’s opening.

Other talented local artists scheduled to exhibit include Curtis Hatfield, Rusty Hatfield, and Mike Niemann, all of The Underground Gallery and Studio (one of our own great galleries located in the Arts district in downtown Bakersfield!)

Additionally, local comic art enthusiast Scott Hudlow has agreed to show part of his vintage collection of original comic book art in the show. Scott is a Bakersfield comic book dealer who sells at shows and conventions all over the country. Several comic book dealers from L.A. have also agreed to show and sell signed art at COMICS!
including signed comic books - one dealer has large reproductions signed by Stan Lee.

There’s going to be something for everyone at what is sure to be a real crowd-pleaser. Don’t miss COMICS! at The Empty Space Gallery in July!



To be a part of this fantastic event, send Helen Acosta e-mail at: helenr.acosta@gmail.com. To view full show requirements for artists and costume submissions, visit: www.myspace.com/helenracosta. To see work by Dale Berry, visit: www.myriadpubs.com.

Also Printed in Bakotopia Magazine issue 31: 6/26/08

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Comment From: matt

Sounds like a fantastique idea as always! Hollywood is definitely seeking out graphic novels and comics for movies. As long as they don't attempt a Howard The Duck sequel...haha. Comment From: jenraven

I'm really excited to see what Helen is going to do with this show. It sounds like it's going to be a blast! :)