by Noella Noelophile®
This was originally going to be a “great news!” post, with a look at some of the exciting fall makers’ festivals coming up.
But then, I checked my e-mail–and there’s more urgent news to tell you.
San Pedro Art Association’s gallery, in Ports O’ Call, is closing its doors. The only good thing, is that SPAA is NOT going away.
According to an e-mail from Bill Boisselle-Schalaba, SPAA’s secretary, the artists may begin picking up their work today. SPAA has to be out of their Ports O’Call space at Berth 77 by this Sunday, November 2.
“This is far from the end,” emailed Bill. “We are looking for a new home for our gallery. We are open to hearing suggestions on available spaces in town.”
San Pedro Art Association has now been serving artists in the San Pedro community for seventy-eight years. You’ll recall that they sponsor an annual All Grades Student Art Competition for local schools. They also offer classes in jewelry design, photography and painting, as well as regular shows for their members. We’ll keep you posted on their new space and upcoming events as more information becomes available
Meanwhile, you’ll still find San Pedro Art Association’s talented artists exhibiting their work at CRAFTED. Bill says they’ll continue to host their monthly “First Thursday Art Walks” at San Pedro’s Croatian Cultural Center. The next one scheduled for Thursday evening, November 6th from 6 to 9 pm.
Would you like to connect with SPAA, offer a suggestion for a new gallery or just express your support? You can reach them at their Facebook page–and, hopefully, in a new display space very soon.
Artists may pick up their work from San Pedro Art Association’s gallery, located at Berth 77, Building P18, Nagoya Way in San Pedro, starting today. SPAA will continue to exhibit at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles, 112 East 22nd Street, Warehouse 10, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am-6 pm. Their next “First Thursday Art Walk” exhibit and mixer happens Thursday, November 6 from 6 to 9 pm at San Pedro’s Croatian Cultural Center, 510 West 7th Street near South Olive. Displayed work is usually for sale and refreshments are served.