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October 4 - October 4, 2008

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934 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103
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ArtSpan’s Private Preview Gala
Kick-off SF Open Studios 2008 in style at the annual Private Preview Gala on Saturday, October 4, in the SomArts Main Gallery at 934 Brannan Street in San Francisco. Please join ArtSpan for the VIP Reception, starting at 6pm or the General Reception from 7:30pm-10:00pm. Come mingle with an eclectic, educated crowd of art collectors, enthusiasts and artists ready to enjoy fine art, food & drink! Private Preview Guests will be the first to peruse and Pick Up on Art from the 2008 SF Open Studios Exhibition! Hung salon style, the show features over 400 pieces from participating SF Open Studios artists and offers an comprehensive overview of what you will find when visiting their studios on Saturdays and Sundays from October 11 - November 2. Creative Cocktail Attire is encouraged for Private Preview guests, as is a love for art and artists alike! Private Preview Guests will enjoy: * Fancy cocktails at the open bar * Artfully prepared catering by Thomas John Events * VaBang! Dance Company performance * Free parking, unique favors, & gift bags for our VIP patrons * A live auction at 8:30pm featuring enticing specialty packages * Plus, pick up your copy of the SF Open Studios Guide! The Private Preview Gala on Saturday, October 4, is the premiere art event of the season and the your exclusive first look at the 2008 SF Open Studios artists' work. Please visit www.artspan.org or call 415-861-9838 to purchase tickets. Founded in 1975, SF Open Studios is the first and largest Open Studios community in the country. Produced by ArtSpan, SF Open Studios gives over 800 local, established and emerging artists the opportunity to invite the public into their workspaces, gain exposure, build mailing lists, and sell artwork. SF Open Studios also provides a unique and fun way for the public to meet artists, see where artwork is created, explore San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods and build collections. To purchase tickets, please visit: http://privatepreviewgala2008.eventbrite.com/