For Art’s Sake Gallery Honors Dia de Los Muertos
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owntown Hollywood’s Historic District is dedicated to evoking the appreciation of art and music in the community and there is no better showcase for that vision than For Art’s Sake, Inc., a hub for all things art, located right in the heart of Harrison Street. Alan and Debbi Becker front this family-owned operation and are proud to offer a minimalist design to lend an open and airy museum-style gallery for local artists to display their work and for aspiring artists to learn an array of mediums. For Art’s Sake made excellent use of their 1,400 square-feet of highceilinged space to bring to life an age-old ritual that has its origins in Mexican indigenous culture and has been celebrated for more than 3,000 years; Día de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Alan and Debbi went all out to host a memorable Live Art & Crafting event that truly captured the spirit of this ritual meant to honor and commemorate those who have passed on but who, according to Aztec theologies, live on and return to visit during the month-long celebration.
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Complete with an array of traditional Mexican foods, lively and emotive Day of the Dead art displays, a special collection of Debbi Becker’s art to celebrate the dead, live art happening in real time by Mo Brenner and Jennifer Pappas, face-painting of traditional Day of the Dead symbols by Pam Trent, of Way Wicked Art, Skull Art by Lisa Palladino and a candlelit altar provided by the Hollywood Craft Mafia. All of these people helped make this free event a spectacular celebration of art and the celebration of the cycle of life. This event is just one of many offerings at For Art’s Sake, where art gets a breath of life and the artist is free to live their dream. Check them out on the web for gallery showings, classes and information on studio space at ForArtSake.com and visit their gallery to support the artists and tell them WeMerge sent you! t
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