artUnite 2022 Artist List
artUnite Art Show and Auction November 17, 2022 | 6-9 P
See artist work at https://www.artunite.org/gallery-2022
50 artists, over 90 pieces, one deserving local non-profit in CCAC. Thank you artists.
Intro on artUnite 2022 from Urban Hillsides
Darren and Joe from Urban Hillsides talk about artUnite 2022 on their live stream Real Estate Reality.
Thank You artUnite 2022 Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors who make artUnite possible.
These local businesses care deeply about their communities.
Please support them by using their services and products.
Masa of Echo Park Bakery and Cafe
Casita del Campo Mexican Restaurant
TheEastsiderLA.com - local news source
Urban Hillsides Real Estate
L.A. Ale Works - brewery and tap room
RNDC / The Estates Group - wine
Baller Hardware & Art Ware - hardware, art supplies and framing
Kalaveras - Mexican and Latin cuisine
ASH Lounge LA - work lounge and event center
Los Feliz & Silver Lake Community Guide - local community news
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CCAC Rummage Sale Daily
The sale has taken on a bigger presence now helping the kids and families that rely on CCAC.
Hrs: 10-6
534 E. Edgeware Rd. #angelinoheights
Come by and check out the finds.
Consider donating items.
Call first. (213) 241-0908
www.artUnite.org
Art Show and Auction - Benefit for CCAC Echo Park
Live and Online
Nov. 16 and 17
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Fundraise Focus: Replacing CCAC’s Stolen Van
CCAC kids going to work on the DASH bus. Despite their van stolen, they continue to perform their anti-graffit / beautification duties in the neighborhoods.
COVID has been tough on many of us. It’s been tough on CCAC.
In 2021, CCAC’s Ford Econoline van was stolen from the CCAC parking lot on Edgeware in Angelino Heights. It was later found in South Los Angeles being used as a homeless shelter. It was a total loss. Insurance did not pay enough to replace it.
In addition, CCAC used funds to protect the graffiti removal trucks in their parking lot. Why? Because the catalytic converters were getting stolen. They ended up having to replace a truck and installed barbed wire to the property.
CCAC uses a van for their youth job program and other group activities.
What’s the solution for now? The kids use DASH buses to complete their anti-graffiti / beautiication work around our neighborhoods. This adds another layer of organization and challenge. Hauling equipment and people around by DASH bus is not easy, but the kids have been completing their duties. They’ve struck up good friendships with the DASH bus drivers who understand they need more time to get their equipment on the bus. Thanks DASH!
Our 2022 goal for artUnite is to help CCAC in part or whole purchase a solid, safe, reliable 12-15 passenger van.
Please help us reach this goal for artUnite 2022.
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$17,230 raised at artUnite Echo Park 2021
2022 dates set - 11/16 and 11/17 - sign up for updates
8/30/2022 UPDATE: $17,535 raised! Final number.
116.9% of goal reached.
$17,230 raised at artUnite Echo Park 2021
We smashed the goal of $15,000! artUnite.org
Thanks to all involved - artists, bidders and community!
Big thanks to our sponsors @laaleworks @masaofechopark @casitadelcampo @theeastsider @urbanhillsides
Benefit for CCAC Echo Park Youth Programs
An Urban Hillsides Community Project
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artUnite Echo Park Press Release 2021
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artUnite Art Show and Auction
artUnite.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: team@artUnite.org
26.10.2021 artUnite.org
Phone: 323-253-5397
Los Angeles, CA
Art Show and Auction Brings Community and Artists Together for 50-year Old Non-Profit in Echo Park
artUnite Art Show and Auction supports Central City Action Committee and their youth programs for challenged youth in Echo Park, Westlake and nearby areas.
Fusing community and arts, artUnite raises funds for a deserving non-profit established by Latin mothers in the 70s. The mothers realized they were losing their youth to gangs and neglect of their Echo Park community. They took a stand and organized. 50 years later, their mission still resonates.
Taking place from November 17 to 18, artUnite begins with an online auction and ends Thursday, November 18, with a live event from 6-9 PM. Neighborhood gallery Tropico de Nopal Gallery Art-Space in Echo Park hosts the event bridging citizens, artists, young people, activists and volunteers in a celebration of life and survival.
According to 87-year old CCAC Director Maryanne Hayashi:
"Over the last 3 years, artUnite has become an important addition to our annual budget. Not only are we helping kids to succeed in life, but we’re helping their families get through challenging times. The event also raises awareness of what we do in the community. Sometimes you get so busy with the day-to-day that you wonder if the community remembers you. I mean, it’s been 50 years! We’ve gone through some generations here. For myself, I’ve been here for 40 years as a director. It’s gratifying that for one night you see the community come together for the kids and the organization. It’s only one night, but it means a lot.”
With over 70 art pieces and artists, artUnite has managed to raise $15,000 for CCAC over the last 2 years. Well-established names such as Frank Romero, Margaret Garcia, Shepard Fairey and Gronk co-mingle with lesser-known names that may be starting their journey. In its own chaotic way, the show and auction creates an eclectic selection of art. “We have pieces worth thousands of dollars, but we also have pieces that anyone can acquire for a couple hundred dollars,” says artUnite organizer Joe Cloninger. “It’s a giving environment, but really, we want people to enjoy the art and celebrate whether they have money or not.”
And the celebration will be safe. artUnite will be enforcing the new city COVID vaccine mandate for events. Vaccine IDs will be required. Masks required.
Don’t have the big bucks to bid on art? That’s fine. artUnite has created a raffle offering a grand prize of a 2-night stay in a beautiful Lake Gregory mountain house along with generous meal certificates from local favorites Casita del Campo Mexican Restaurant and Masa of Echo Park, one of the best outside-of-Chicago, Chicago-style pizzas in the city. DJ Yukicito will be spinning latin electronica out on the spacious patio.
For more information about the artUnite Art Show and Auction, please visit: https://www.artUnite.org
About artUnite:
Art show and auction takes place from November 17-18, 2021 at the Tropico de Nopal Gallery Art-Space in Echo Park, Los Angeles. The online auction begins November 17 and culminates in a live event on Thursday, November 18, from 6-9 PM.
Video: artUnite Art Show and Auction - The Event and Why
artUnite Echo Park - Thursday, November 18, 6-9 PM
Darren and Joe of Urban Hillsides talk about the event and how CCAC makes a difference in the community.
RSVP required
Learn more at artUnite.org
*City of Los Angeles COVID mandate will be enforced - vaccination ID and photo id required. Masks required. Those without proper IDs can lounge and enjoy the outdoor patio.
DJ Yukicito + artUnite 2021
Featured DJ for artUnite 2021
Listen at https://soundcloud.com/yukicito
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yukicito/
Enjoy good music, good vibes and dance to life at artUnite 2021with DJ Yukicito.
Yukicito is a multi-talented DJ, producer, and musician whose “fresco tracks” are known to keep bodies moving across LA’s global music scene. A native of Osaka, Japan, Yukicito crosses borders and genres with rich mixes that range from Classic Soul to Samba, from Cumbia to Bhangra, from Afro-Funk to Japanese Minyo, and all the luscious grooves that fall in between. His style is highly influenced by world travel, giving him access to the authentic sounds of native musicians while expanding his skills as a multi-instrumentalist. Each “Yukicito Remix” blends traditional sounds with a modern twist. Also known for his skills as a dancer, Yukicito knows how to keep the crowd moving, and his remixes get people dancing weekly at some of LA’s hottest spots.
artUnite 2021 DEADLINES: Art Submission, Art Drop-off
Tropico de Nopal Art Gallery - preparing for a show
artUnite 2021 is fast-approaching with a month or so until the event. With that in mind, we wanted to announce the final deadlines to participate and get your art to the gallery for hanging.
Art submission deadline: Friday, November 12, 6 PM
Artists and collectors should have all their info and digital images in to artUnite.org through the form at the site.
Art drop-off deadline: Monday, November 15, 10 AM-2 PM
Artists and collectors should drop their work off between 10 AM-2 PM, Monday, November 15 at:
Tropico de Nopal Gallery Art-Space
1665 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
*Thanks to everyone for hitting these deadlines.
artUnite is a small crew and your support and cooperation is instrumental.
Hybrid Event for artUnite 2021
A new event format for artUnite 2021
Coming on the heels of 2020’s successful online-only event, artUnite 2021 brings 2 events in one. This year artUnite will be a hybrid event. What’s a hybrid event you ask? artUnite will have an art show at Tropico De Nopal Art Gallery - a live event on Thursday, November 18, 6-9 PM.
At the same time, there will also be an online event parallel to the live event. The online auction platform will run November 17-18 and will be present at the live and online events.
“The 2020 online event raised almost $10,000 for Central City Action Committee,” said Joe Cloninger at artUnite. “We reached an audience beyond the local audience and it made a real difference, especially with the pandemic. We’re still in a pandemic and a hybrid event made since for many reasons - safety, audience reach, fundraising and some sense of normalcy as we move through this new world.”
Starting November 4, 2021, City of Los Angeles requires: Proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 (paper or digital ID) to enter the event for adults 18 and over with photo ID. People 12 years or older will need to show proof of full vaccination for entry, but no photo ID will be required. Everyone must wear a well-fitting mask at all times while indoors. Click to read more
Thank you.
Thank you. Your donation will help Central City Action Committee in Echo Park continue their important work in the community for their youth and families.
The Numbers
Donations 2020: $9,373
2019: $4,305
Pieces of art 2020: 70
2019: 71
Number of bids 2020: 77
2019: 30
Bottom-line: artUnite improved greatly over last year's event. Everyone involved should be pleased.
Artists
artUnite was fortunate to have talented, passionate artists take part. Without them, this event would not have been a success. From well-established names to less established ones, the artists were instrumental. See the work here.
CCAC, Music, and Sponsors
Learn more about
Central City Action Committee
Enjoy the music from our online event
Los Pinguos and John Montgomery's Isolation Songs
artUnite sponsors The Eastsider, Casita del Campo, Masa of Echo Park, Urban Hillsides Real Estate
Again, thanks for your patronage. We'll see you next year.
Be safe. Be well.
Grateful,
Joe and Darren
Team artUnite
artUnite.org
Facebook: @artUniteLA
Instagram: @artUniteLA
Questions or ideas? Let us know at team@artUnite.org or call 323.386.4663
artUnite is this week! The Plan
Here is what we have planned. Your mission -
1. Register/RSVP for the Special Online Event Thursday, Nov. 19, 7-9 PM at
https://event.webinarjam.com/register/1/x4ovysm
Our special online event will be a casual, community event with latin group Los Pinguos and John Montgomery's Isolation Songs. John is a 1-man band that plays cool covers created in the pandemic. Very interesting. We'll also meet some artists, our sponsors, CCAC youth and Maryanne Hayashi, the fearless leader of CCAC.
This time will also be the final moments you can make your bids at the auction.
Between 8:45-9 PM we'll announce winners of the raffle. Learn more here. With a donation you could win the grand prize - 2-night stay in a mountain chalet in the local mountains. Away from it all. Ah. We'll also have gift certificates from our friends at Masa of Echo Park Cafe and Bakery and Casita del Campo Mexican Restaurant.
2. Donate to the raffle, of course. Live on the edge.
Note: Must be present at the event 8:45-9 PM to win.
3. Check out the art now at https://www.artunite.org/gallery-2020
Discover the talented artists who have graciously offered their work.
More art will be uploaded as we get closer to the auction dates.
4. Live auction starts Wednesday, November 18, 9 AM
You can start bidding.
-If you plan on bidding in the auction, then please create an account at the auction site https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/56803/auctions/86884?r=1&t=all
The auction ends Thursday, November 19, 9:15 PM
-While bidding, pick out your favorite refreshments, have some snacks and join us at the event.
-You can see the auction either on your phone, tablet or computer as you take in the online event.
>Finally, tell your friends and neighbors! They can go to artUnite.org to learn more.
artUnite is a community event to help a local charity. Help us get the message out.
And feel good that you are helping a local non-profit that's been in the community for 50 years helping kids and their families attain a better life.
Oh, and why is Urban Hillsides doing this you may ask? This is our community project to give back. We've been supporting CCAC for over a decade now and this is our annual event to help.
Thank you for helping them.
Questions? Let us know at team@urbanhillsides.com or call 323.386.4663
Grateful,
Darren and Joe
Facebook: @artUniteLA
Instagram: @artUniteLA
Sponsors Donate to artUnite
Casita del Campo Mexican Restaurant has been serving fine drinks and food since 1962. They’ve also been a cornerstone of the Silver Lake/Echo Park/Los Feliz community. Thank you for contributing to our raffle, guys.
Thanks to Masa of Echo Park for contributing to our raffle with, of course, pizzas!
Urban Hillsides Real Estate Team donated the grand prize of a 2-night mountain chalet at Lake Gregory. What a wonderful escape!
Echo Park-owned TheEastsiderLA.com has donated advertising and promotional support.
Stay tuned for more updates on sponsors!
Los Pinguos join artUNite Event
Los Pinguos play a special set for artUnite event November 19, 7-9 PM
Los Pinguos have graciously donated a musical set to our November 19th event! Thanks guys.
Los Pinguos came to the United States from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a mixture of Latin rhythms, reggae, rumba flamenca and rock. The sound of the band has claimed fans worldwide. The story began in 1999 when Adrián Buono, Enzo Buono, José Agote, Juan Manzur and Juan Manuel Leguizamón (later joined by bassist Santiago Lee) formed the band. In early 2001, Los Pinguos arrived in the City of Los Angeles and began playing on the street (3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica) and local bars. Shortly, they participated in a new television show, “The Next Big Star,” hosted and produced by Ed McMahon from “Star Search.” Los Pinguos won the contest and received the grand prize. Since then, they have recorded many albums and have appeared on three of the famous Putumayo World Music compilation albums. Los Pinguos have performed worldwide in places such as India, Bali, The Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, and throughout the United States. The band participated in the award-winning documentary on street musicians Playing For Change and continue to play and support the Playing For Change organization. They’ve played with such acts as Plácido Domingo, Paul Anka, Taj Mahal, The Skatalites, The Neville Brothers, Pablo Montero, Ozomatli, Cigala and Charly García. Currently, Los Pinguos are supporting their newest release - Hummingbird, on the Playing For Change label.
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2020 Event Moves Online - Organizing Now - Participate
artUnite 2020 is going online with a new format.
Online Art Show and Auction
11/18 - Wednesday
11/19 - Thursday
>Special Online Event - Thursday 7-9 PM
Raffle winners announced 8:45-9 PM - must be present to win
Auction start: 11/18 - 9 AM
Auction end: 11/19 - 9:15 PM
Where:
Online at artUnite.org - registration required for online event
Bidding at 32auctions.com/artUnite2020
In addition, we’ll have video profiles on the artists and the youth you’re helping at CCAC.
We’ll have raffle prizes from sponsors and other special programming leading up to the event.
More details as we develop the event, but this is how you can participate NOW -
Artists / Collectors - submit your work
Audience / Bidders / Givers - RSVP / bid / donate
Thanks!
Team artUnite
Video and Images - artUnite 2019 for Central City Action Committee
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See you next year for artUnite 2020 - 11/19/20
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Hi Everyone -
The event was a success! Great art, community and generosity came together to raise almost $5,000 for Central City Action Committee in Echo Park.
See the video of the event at
https://www.artunite.org
If you'd still like to donate to CCAC, please consider using our donation link here -
http://bit.ly/artUniteDonate
Thanks to our artists, supporters and sponsors -
The Eastsider, Silver Lake Wine, Mohawk Bend, Boomtown Brewery, your friends at Stella Artois and Urban Hillsides Real Estate Team.
Finally, thanks to CCAC for serving the community since 1974 and their fearless leader Maryanne Hayashi for her 38 years of devotion to the kids and families that benefit in Echo Park and the surrounding areas.
See you in 2020!
Sincere regards,
Team artUnite