The signature activity of the 101 Artists' Colony is the Arts Alive banner program. 2012 marks the 13th anniversary of the Arts Alive Banner program in Encinitas. The event has grown from 25-30 banners in the early years to 100 this year. Each artist paints an original work of art on banners that are displayed on street lights along six miles of Coast Highway 101 throughout downtown Encinitas, Leucadia, Cardiff's Restaurant Row and the Seaside Market parking lot.
Joining the 101 Artists' Colony in presenting these original works of art to our community each year are Cardiff 101 Mainstreet, Leucadia 101 MainStreet Association, with tremendous administrative support from Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association (DEMA).
Having originated in Encinitas, the Arts Alive banner program has spread to numerous towns and cities throughout the country.
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Local sponsors help ensure our stretch of Highway 101 is filled with color and fine art for months on end.
2012 Banner Sponsors include: Cardiff Seaside Market, UC San Diego Health System Concierge Medicine, and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Additional support is provided by Richard Houk, auctioneer.
2012 Arts Alive Events:
Unveiling Reception: Saturday, February 4, 2:00 pm at the former Cabo Grill building located on the Coast Hwy, 1 blk south of La Costa Ave.
Live Auction: Sunday, May 20, 2:00 pm at Cardiff Town Center on San Elijo Rd at Birmingham, Cardiff.
The Unveiling Reception will be the "reveal" that premiers all the banners. Watching over 100 banners unrolling and on display for the first time is a spectacular event not to be missed. The site of the 2012 Unveiling Reception, the former Cabo Grill building, provides panoramic views of the ocean and plenty of parking at the top of the hill for the more than 200 guests expected to attend, including city and county luminaries, artists, and art lovers from all walks of life. It is the Art Event of the Year and it is Free.
The Live Auction will be held May 20 in the courtyard of Cardiff Town Center, located at the corner of San Elijo and Birmingham in Cardiff, CA.
Professional auctioneer, Rich Houk, volunteers his services for the live auction. This is a free event open to the public. It is so much fun. Come to the auction and meet our artists and most important, purchase fine art at a fraction of its true value!
Silent bids may be placed in person at the Unveiling Reception, then by phone thruogh DEMA 760-943-1950 throughout the period the banners are on display on the light poles (February-May) right up to the morning of the Live Auction. Call DEMA to place a "silent" bid, then come to the Live Auction to make sure you aren't outbid on your favorite banners! It's a great time and FREE. These banners are incredible works of original art, painted and your purchase helps keep artists and Arts Alive in Encinitas!
DETAILS:
Minimum bid is $150.00. Each artist keeps 50% of the sale proceeds with the other 50% going to either 101 Artists' Colony (Encinitas banners), Cardiff 101 (Cardiff banners), or Leucadia 101 (Leucadia banners).
Program expenses are paid by 101 Artists' Colony, Cardiff 101, and Leucadia 101, with support of our sponsors mentioned above. DEMA provides tremendous administrative support
A number of the banner artists designate his or her share of banner proceeds to charitable organizations, such as the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, Community Resource Center, Sudanese Refugee Network, and Rancho Coastal Humane Society, among others.
Our Arts Alive banners, one-of-a-kind pieces of original fine art, demonstrate the scope of talented artists in our community. We appreciate your support in attending our events and purchasing these fine art pieces that look great in any venue!