“Industry in sand City was just the beginning. Now through Insightful planning, a new urban community is being built For the future of the Monterey peninsula.”-Todd kruper

The Sand City Arts Committee and the city of Sand City announce that the fourth annual West End Celebration will be held rain or shine on Saturday, August 13, 2-7 PM. This unique, free event features the arts and artists of Sand City with open studio tours, live muscians, street performers and culinary delights!

The West End Celebration is an exceptional city sponsored event showcasing over 40 local artists and guest artisans. Sand City businesses open their warehouses and storefronts to host these guest artists. The celebration fosters a spirit of harmony by building community with businesses and artists alike.

The impressive array of local artists include sculptors, painters, muralists, ceramic artists, photographers, mixed media artists, landscape artists, metal and glass workers, potters and printmakers.

The following Sand City Artists will be participating with open studios:

Johnny Apodaca (Sand City Informalists)
Stefani Esta Studio
Suzka Studio
Fred Slaughterback (Slaughterback Chappman Fine Arts)
John Chapell
Amaryimage-mary erner (Studio II)
Carol Chappman
Daemian Hawthorne
Greg Hawthorne (Hawthorne Art Warehouse)
Taylor Hawthorne
Kristin Gustavson
Norman Foster
Fred Saunders (Sculpture Works)
Todd Kruper (Studio Three)
Craig Huebler (Sand City Sculpture)
Eleen Auvil (Eleen Auvil Studio)

In addition to great artists, the WEST END CELEBRATION will be rocking in the streets to the musical talents of THE Chicano All stars, Vintage, Coco Beat, Cachagua Playboys, Roger Eddy, Mike Morotta, Sugar and Gold, Diane Wegner, youth Jazz Band, and Brazilian-Bohemian Street performers, The Sombahemians.

Culinary delights will include delectables available from Sand City businesses, Sweet Elena’s, Gianna’s Cookies, Monterey Farms, Gil’s Gourmet, and Edison & Melrose. Other vendors include Sea Harvest Fish Market, Papa’s BBQ, Dell’s Confections, Central Coast Espresso and Big Sur Arts Initiative.

Street performers will keep you entertained as you wander the streets of Sand City, dancing, eating and visiting the Artists’ Salon tents and studios.

The Sand City Arts Committee sponsors the WEST END CELEBRATION, the only local festival that blends art and industry. Sand City has been called “SoHo West”. This occasion combines the efforts of the Sand City Council/Arts Committee and local merchants to celebrate the transformation of Sand City into “The West End” arts community.

Press Release: July 21, 2005
Media Contact: Deirdre Bascou
PHONE: 915-4798 EMAIL: ekips@msn.com

2005 NICHE Award Finalist
Lisa Hawthorne
has been selected as a finalist for NICHE Award for the piece entitled "Caribbean Carnival" in the category of Metal Enameled.

Lisa as a Niche Award winter in 2004 for the piece entitled "Heartfelt Pin" in the category for Jewelry, Gold with stones. She was also nominated as a finalist in 2003 for her "Enamel Necklace" in the category of Metal Enameled.

The NICHE Awards program began in 1990 to recognize the outstanding creative achievements of American craft artists who produce work for craft galleries and retail stores.

Judging is based on three main criteria:

• technical excellence and creativity, both in surface design and form
• market viability
• a distinct quality of unique and original thought

Winners of the NICHE Awards will be announced at a ceremony during the Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft on February 20, 2004. Only 136 entries‹out of approximately 1,000 entries submitted by some of the nation's most brilliant and innovative artists in every media‹were named as finalists for a NICHE Award. the Awards are sponsored by NICHE magazine, the exclusive trade publication for North American retailers of American crafts.

Beginning Saturday, October 12, 2003, visitors to the Hawthorne Gallery will view the latest installment of our ongoing exhibit of new work by all Gallery artists.

The Hawthorne Gallery features one-of-kind work by six Hawthorne family members, plus the work of Albert Paley, Jesus Moroles and other internationally known artists.

Work by local artists include acrylic paintings and functional art in steel by Gregory Hawthorne, granite water features by Carmel Valley artist Frederick Gregory, and sculpture by long-time Big Sur resident Barbara Spring.

Please visit the Hawthorne Gallery to enjoy some of the most unique art on California’s Central Coast!

Open daily from 10:30am to 6:30pm,the Gallery overlooks the Pacific Ocean directly opposite the landmark Nepenthe Restaurant on Highway One in Big Sur, approximately 26 miles south of Carmel.

Press Release: September 24, 2003
Contact: Linda Rowland-Jones, Gallery Manager

New Albert Paley Works / Lecture at Hawthorne Gallery in Big Sur

Big Sur, California. February 24th, 2003 -- The Hawthorne Gallery, located in the heart of Big Sur, California, today announced the arrival of a major collection of new works from the New York studio of Albert Paley. Mr. Paley will give a lecture on these new works at the Hawthorne Gallery on Saturday, March 29 at 2pm.

The Hawthorne Gallery now exhibits 20 of these new pieces, extending Paley’s natural talent as he moves to integrate glass and metal. Paley states, “This new body of work represents my recent explorations in sculpture and the decorative arts. Many of these works integrate glass and metal. Both media render forms that become organic and submissive in nature through the common use of heat and pressure. ”

Recognized as the leading forged metal sculptor in the world, Albert Paley has completed more than 40 architectural works, his first for the Smithsonian Institution in 1972. He is the first metal sculptor to receive the coveted Institute Honors Award from the American Institute of Architects, the AIA’s highest award to a non-architect.

The Hawthorne Gallery has proudly represented Paley since its inception in 1995, and currently has one of the largest collections of Paley’s works outside of New York. “I’m really impressed with the dynamic combination of glass with the already exciting elements of Albert’s steel work.” says gallery owner Gregory Hawthorne.

For more information, and / or to reserve space at Mr. Paley’s lecture on March 29, please call the Hawthorne Gallery at 831-667-3200, or visit the web-site at www.hawthornegallery.com. The Hawthorne Gallery is located in Big Sur, on Highway One, opposite the Nepenthe Restaurant, and is open every day from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm.

PRESS RELEASE February 24, 2003
Contact: Linda Rowland-Jones, 831 667 3203

The Hawthorne Gallery celebrates its Seventh Anniversary in Big Sur the weekend of October 12, with an opening for the public on Sunday, October 13, from 10:30-6:30 pm.

The Gallery introduces a new featured artist, Terry Kuntz, a third generation wood sculptor. Terry grew up with a family of artists and spent most of his early years apprenticing with his father, sculptor Steve Kuntz.
Currently, Terry’s focus is the study of figures in motion. His preferred medium is redwood, from fallen trees in the Pacific Northwest. He captures the essence and beauty of the female figure flowing through this ancient wood.

The Gallery continues to exhibit the work of Dutch painter, Clemens Briels. Mr. Briels’ works “A Jump of Joy” was chosen as a commemorative painting for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. He has just published a book, which includes a large section dedicated to the events of September 11, when he and his wife landed in Newfoundland, along with 5000 others.

In addition to the Caribbean-inspired colorful acrylic paintings of Mr. Briels, Gregory Hawthorne’s newest series of abstract paintings will also make their debut on Sunday. Mr. Hawthorne’s new works convey a sense of joy, mystery and boundless energy.

The Hawthorne Gallery features one-of-kind work by six Hawthorne family members, as well as the work of Albert Paley, Jesus Moroles, Max DeMoss, Barbara Spring, Michael Gustavson, Frederick Gregory and other respected artists.

Please visit the Hawthorne Gallery to enjoy some of the most unique art on the Central Coast! Open daily from 10:30am to 6:30pm, the Gallery overlooks the Pacific Ocean directly opposite the southern entrance to the landmark Nepenthe Restaurant on Highway One in Big Sur, approximately 26 miles south of Carmel.

Call 831- 667-3200 for more information, or visit the Gallery on the web at www.hawthornegallery.com

PRESS RELEASE September 13, 2002
Contact: Linda Rowland-Jones, 831 667 3203

Wild Mango at the Hawthorne Gallery

On the evening of Saturday, May 4, 2002, San Francisco-based jazz band Wild Mango gave a beautiful performance below the sculpture garden at the Hawthorne Gallery in Big Sur.

Prior to gracing the Gallery with their sounds at the Big Sur JazzFest, (bigsurjazz.org) Wild Mango toured nationally and internationally, bringing to the stage an energetic and passionate fusion of Latin, Jazz, Funk, and Brazilian styles.

Guests traveled from viewing the Gallery's remarkable collection of contemporary art to the dance floor, with stops for tasty snacks by Big Sur Coast Foods along the way.

A chilly spring evening encouraged music lovers to dance to the delicious rhythms of these lovely musicians. Revelers were calling for more at the end of their 2+ hour performance, and Wild Mango responded, giving liberally of their juicy sounds.
Wild Mango is part of a growing trend of women in jazz, recognized by the California Arts Council. The Arts Council has awarded Wild Mango five grants (1996-2002), enabling them to tour throughout the state, performing music workshops for school students.

Since 1991, the members of Wild Mango have drawn musical inspiration from around the globe, writing, arranging and performing, "with burning chops and a vibrant spirit", their diverse repertoire of world jazz.

For the past ten years they've performed at major jazz festivals including Aspen, Barbados, Monterey, San Francisco and San Jose. They've opened for such acts as Manhattan Transfer, Tuck & Patti, Poncho Sanchez, Irakere and Los Van Van.
In 1996 the band picked up a "Wammie" for San Francisco's Best World Beat Band, and in 1997 they were nominated for a "Bammie", the coveted Bay Area music award.

In celebration of their tenth anniversary, Wild Mango's latest CD, "Ten" has just been released. For more information (and to purchase this CD) visit www.wildmango.com

PRESS RELEASE May 4, 2002
Contact: Linda Rowland-Jones, 831 667 2511