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Art on Boston looking for additional artists Childsplay brings
Fundraisers help support art in downtown Chandler
fantasies to life
The community support is increasing to help keep alive
In a performance full of fantasy and imagination,
Art on Boston Gallery, a contemporary art gallery with young actors conclude Childsplay’s 2008-09 season with
studios and art classes in historic downtown Chandler.
“The Neverending Story.”
When word that the gallery was facing possible closure
Opening at 4 p.m. Sat., April 25, the show runs through
in the current down economy, artists, merchants and the
Sun., May 17, with presentations at 1 and 4 p.m. every
community rallied with support.
Saturday and Sunday. A special Target Storybook Preview
is at 4 p.m. Sun., April 19 with $12 discount tickets.
A fundraiser will be held at the upcoming Chandler
Directed by Production Manager Anthony Runfola
Jazz Festival April 3 and 4, with auctions of “Quick Draw”
and written by German writer Michael Ende, “The
art by Bonnie Lou Coleman and Alice Van Overstraeten,
Neverending Story” is about the world of Fantastica,
plus donated art work to be sold with proceeds going to
where imagination is threatened and fantasy comes to
the gallery. A similar fundraiser was held at the recent life.
Downtown Chandler Art Walk. Art on Boston Gallery
Regular tickets are $20-25 and can be obtained by
“We can’t let Art on Boston close,” says in-studio artist
participation gallery and commit to a minimum of one
calling 480-350-2822 or visiting
www.childsplayaz.org/
Bonnie Lou Coleman, a painter. “It’s not just about the
boxoffi ce.
year. Other revenue streams are being considered, such
business: it’s about the artists, the art and how much of
Tempe Center for the Arts is located at 700 W. Rio
as bringing in a comedy club, poetry readings, musical
Salado Pkwy. in Tempe. For information on Childsplay
an integral part of the Chandler art scene they are.”
and theatre performances and others. The gallery is also
performances, classes or educational presentations, call
Coleman and others are working on a variety of ways
available for weddings, receptions, corporate parties or 480-921-5700 or visit
www.childsplayaz.org.
to increase artist participation, develop new revenue
other events.
streams and help keep the arts viable through the current
Art on Boston Gallery, which will begin its third year in
economic challenge.
business in April, is located at 11 W. Boston St., Suite 1,
“The support has been overwhelming,” says co-owner
on the southwest corner of Arizona Avenue and Boston
Laurie Fagen of those wanting to help. “It’s humbling …
Street in historic downtown Chandler.
For more AZ Arts events including at Gammage and On
and very much appreciated.”
For more information, visit
www.ArtOnBoston.com or
Valley stages, visit
www.SanTanSun.com and click on
Additional artists are being sought to join the artist
AZ Arts.
contact Fagen at 480-917-1112.
SL watercolor show
The semi-annual watercolor show by the Sun Lakes Watercolor Club is held
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., April 11 in the courtyard of the Cottonwood Country
Club in Sun Lakes.
The artists will be available to talk with visitors and explain their techniques
and styles. All art is original and will be available for sale as well as viewing.
happy easter
81 west boston street
info@disciacca.com
www.disciacca.com
chander, az 85225 480.855.9888
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