Come and support your local artists. The Hollywood and Highland Center is hosting a unique art exhibit entitled Live Large, featuring artwork by many of the most innovative artists working in the LA art scene. You may have seen some of their re-interpretations of the enigmatic “Live Large” poster on the streets of L.A. over the last few months. These will be featured. Some of the artists showcasing their own personal interpretation on the Live Large concept are: Abigail?s Party, Sage Vaughn, Saiman Chow, Florencio Zavala, David Kinsey and Buff Monster.
Signed limited edition Live Large posters and other original artwork will be available for sale with a percentage of the proceeds directly benefiting Reaching to Embrace Arts (www.rtea.org), an organization that brings a dynamic arts curriculum to public schools.
Other artists featured in the Live Large exhibit will include: HVW8, Jessica Miller, Kime Buzzelli, Kozyndan, Text (Rory Wilson), Imaginary Foundation, Dan Monick, and Brandy Flower (Hit and Run).
WHEN:????December 7 to 9, 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
December 10 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
WHERE:??Hollywood & Highland Center
Second Level of the center
Admission is free to the public.?
About RTEA: Reaching to Embrace Arts
RTEA, a not-for-profit organization, is Reaching to Embrace Arts by adopting public schools and providing essential art supplies to harness and realize the creative potential of every student. We firmly believe that no child should be denied access to a dynamic arts curriculum. In partnership with students, parents, educators, artists, policy makers, business leaders, and the community at large, RTEA seeks to bypass social and economic barriers by generating new opportunities to nurture creativity in the present while building skills for the future.
About Hollywood & Highland Center
Situated in one of the country?s most densely populated markets, Hollywood & Highland Center attracts over 15 million visitors per year. At this one-of-a-kind, high profile destination the best in retail, fine dining and unique entertainment venues come together with the vibrant world of today?s Hollywood.??
Directly connected to the historic Grauman?s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood & Highland Center is a hot spot for locals as well as a ?must see? destination for international visitors.? The center features over 60 top retailers, nine of L.A.?s finest restaurants, Grauman?s Chinese 6 Theatres, two popular nightclubs and Lucky Strike Lanes, a high tech and trendy bowling alley/nightclub.
Virgin Megastore?s west coast flagship has recently opened at the center.? Unique in the chain, the store features apparel, electronics, books and accessories in addition to a full selection of music and DVDs.? The store?s one-of-a-kind design includes a staging area where new, cutting edge musical talent is frequently showcased.??
The center?s renowned Kodak Theatre is the venue for the world-wide live broadcast of THE ACADEMY AWARDS? CEREMONIES as well as other notable awards shows such as THE BET AWARDS, THE ESPYS, THE AMERICAN IDOL FINALS and THE AFI LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS.? Throughout the year, live performances at the theatre include musicals, ballets, concerts, plays and original programming.
The center?s award-winning Renaissance Hollywood Hotel features 640 sumptuously appointed rooms, including 33 luxury suites and an elegant, Mid-Century Modern d?cor.? With nearly 50,000 square feet of state of the art meeting facilities, the four star hotel attracts major events and conventions.
The Grand Ballroom located on the fifth level of the center is operated by famous chef and restaurateur, Wolfgang Puck.? The popular venue draws A-list events, parties and conventions.? Most notably, it is the site of the exclusive Governor?s Ball, following the Academy Awards? ceremonies each year.
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