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By Agnieszka Pilat
Together with presenting sponsor UBS Financial Services, Spectrum Indian Wells will bring 45 galleries and career artists to the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom. Spectrum Indian Wells will run from Thursday, March 17 to Sunday, March 20, 2016. This event coincides with the final weekend of the renowned BNP Paribas Open, which drew over 456,000 tennis fans from around the world last year. “Spectrum Indian Wells adds to the richness of that experience – tennis and the Coachella Valley,” noted Eric. The theme for Spectrum Indian Wells is [EXPANSE]: A vast landscape of artistic
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March 17 to March 23, 2016
By Angela Gebhardt
imaginings. Against an expansive desert backdrop, world-class artists and galleries pursue the pinnacle of creative vision. “This is truly an event and positioned to become an iconic art happening. In addition to the artwork, there will be lectures, music and of courses large screen TVs so no one has to choose between tennis and art! I am an avid tennis player and great fan of the BNP Paribas Open. I would not ever wish to choose one over the other!” joked Eric. “These four days are an opportunity for collectors to take in the best the art world has to offer. We have galleries from Palm
Desert to the UK. We have career artists, who without traditional gallery representation have carved a space in the art world. This is not the venue to find hobbyists, this is true artwork from true artists.” “Gregg Albrachct and Jim Martin are two career artists joining Spectrum Indian Wells. Both men create beautiful haunting work – Gregg in photography and Jim in sculpture. Their work will be accessible to all who come through our doors. This is also an opportunity for collectors to meet the artists and discover more about their work.” “Spectrum Indian Wells is a boutique
By Michael Shewmaker
show, of that I have no doubt. I am no stranger to that art world. My team and I have brought together an eclectic interesting group of artists. I expect that those visiting Spectrum Indian Wells will not be disappointed. With mediums ranging from paintings and photography to sculpture, glassworks, and more, it will be difficult for anyone to find a better representation of art in the Coachella Valley. I live here and could not image bringing anything but the best to my back yard.” Spectrum Indian Wells will take place at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa, a few miles from the Indian Wells Tennis. Presenting sponsor UBS Financial Services will also sponsor a lavish VIP lounge, providing tournament attendees and clients a place to relax and rest. Tickets for Spectrum Indian Wells Opening Night Preview are priced at $50 online and $60 at the door. General Admission tickets are $20 online and $30 at the door. Free General Admission will be granted to anyone with a ticket to the BNP Paribas Open. For more information on Spectrum Indian Wells, please visit www.spectrum-indianwells.com. SHOW HOURS: Opening Night Preview Thursday, March 17, 2016 | 5pm – 9pm Open Show Days: Friday, March 18, 2016 | 12pm – 7pm Saturday, March 19, 2016 | 12pm – 7pm Sunday, March 20, 2016 | 10am – 5pm VENUE: Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa 44400 Indian Wells Lane Indian Wells, CA 92210 ADMISSION COST: Trade and Press: Free with pre-registration VIP Opening Night: $50 online | $60 at event VIP Opening Night plus 3 Day Pass: $75 online| $85 at event General Public: One-day pass $20 online | $30 at event Three-day pass $25 online | $35 at event Student/Senior: One-day pass $10 online | $15 at event Three-day pass $15 online | $20 at event Children (up to age 15): Free
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