ArtRageous:
Burning Bubbles Bash!

Fundraising Party

Saturday, April 20, 2024 • 7–10pm

What an electrifying night of community connectivity, self-expression, fun, and fundraising! Art Works Downtown can’t thank everyone enough for attending and participating. Your contribution greatly supports the mission to provide an environment where visual arts thrive for the well-being of the community.

Electro Soul Photo Experience pictures are now available for download or print: https://gallery.willtoft.com/awdbash2024/
• Reprint of the 4x6 from the event: $5
• 8x10 (no logo) $25
• 12x18 (no logo) $50

Special thanks to Will Toft and Mirto Golino for this contribution.

Event Highlights:

  • Music

    • The Crooked Stuff  psychedelic synth punk, funk, and soul

    • Western Flyer

    • DJ Geo Stasi, Blacklight dance party

    • DJ Radio Flyer 

  • Spark your creative spirit with the enchanting presence of this year's event sculpture mascot, the Burning Bubbles Phoenix.

  • Experience the mesmerizing artistry of the AWD Fire Dancer who will skillfully manipulate fire-propelled staffs and hoops and seamlessly blend dance movements for a visually stunning show.

  • Immerse yourself in the magic of the AWD Bubble Wizard who will craft intricate and mesmerizing soap bubbles sure to entrance.

  • Delight in the spectacle of black lighting as professional Body Art Models painted with expertise illuminate the surroundings.

  • Interactive art activities and exhibitions throughout Art Works Downtown art center.

  • Positive community vibes!

Why the Burning Bubbles Bash:
Proceeds support AWD’s mission to provide an environment where visual arts thrive for the well-being of the community by providing affordable artist studios, art gallery exhibits, education, public events, and more!

Creative attire is encouraged. Must be 21+ to attend.

www.artworksdowntown.org

Raffle
Don't miss out on your chance to win big!
Buy one for $25 or six for $100

Purchase a raffle ticket for your shot at winning an incredible prize package!

  • Package One: 
    Weekend automobile lease of the Lucid Air, and Lucid Swag Bag
    Estimated Value $1,250.

  • Package Two: 
    Massage from Bodywise, $100 gift certificate from 20/20 Optical, and a haircut by The Shop, Tenkyu Japanese Restaurant $25 gift certificate
    Estimated Value $275.

  • Package Three: 
    $100 gift certificate from 20/20 Optical, ceramic sculpture, dinner for two at Casa Manana, 1lb. coffee from Graffeo Coffee, $20 gift certificate from Friends bookstore, 2 Tickets for DocLands Documentary Film Festival in early May. 
    Estimated Value: $350

  • Package Four:  
    $50 gift certificate from Lotus India, massage from Bodywise, ceramic sculpture, $100 gift certificate from 20/20 Optical, 2 art books, 1lb. coffee from Graffeo Coffee
    Estimated Value: $325

  • Package Five:
    Cue the Core: 2 Pilates classes + 1 individual training, one free bookmaking art class with AWD artist Stephanie Jucker, Tam Commons Tap Room & Kitchen $50 gift certificate
    Estimated Value: $300

  • Package Six:
    Tenkyu Japanese Restaurant $25 gift certificate, a haircut by The Shop, Spider Murphy's Tattoo $100 gift certificate + tee shirt, Sustainable Exchange $20 gift certificate
    Estimated Value $350

  • Package Seven:  
    Don Balistreri | Guitarist Alameda or via Zoom one month of one-on-one guitar lessons, Double Rainbow 1 Gift card for 5 free sundaes - it is a laminated gift card and cannot be broken up into single gift cards for sundaes, 2 Tickets for DocLands Documentary Film Festival in early May.
    Estimated Value $300

  • Package Eight: 
    San Francisco Opera Pair of tickets to a select performance of SF Opera's 2024 Summer Season- expires June 28, 2024, 2 Tickets for DocLands Documentary Film Festival in early May
    Estimated Value $300

  • Package Nine:  
    2021 Bottle of Rosebud wine, Bottle of OLIO Extra Virgin Olive Oi, Jar of Jalapeno Whiskey Mustard, Jar of Savory Fig Jam, Box of 3 small estate honey jars, all wrapped in a basket
    Valued at almost $100; compliments of Gina Marr-Hiemstra at Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hook and Ladder Winery:  Tasting Experience / Cadet flight for up to 4 guests featuring limited production wines, Mike's Bikes $50 Gift Card, Mill Valley honey. 
    Estimated Value:  $300.

  • More items posted as they arrive

Generously Sponsored by:

Dan Teree & Heidi Scheid
Party Queen
Lucid
TuTu Lounge
MarinArts.org Art & Culture Guide
Marin Living Magazine

Donors:

Allison/Shipley Fund
Artista Painting & Decorating
Stephen Bruce
Falafel Hut
Good Earth
Marelli Brothers
Margaret Moster
Elisabeth Setten
Rachael Staudt & Douglas Soo
Franciose Stone
Steven Sumnick
Wareham Development
Chris Yalonis 

Honoring:

Phyllis Thelen, Founder of Art Works Downtown
Terry Lofrano, AWD Board Member with 15 Years of Service

Host Committee:

Karina Ramirez-Cortez (committee co-chair)
Rachael Staudt (committee co-chair)
Michael and Suzanne Berke
Lara Myers
Terry Lofrano

It Takes a Community to Make a Community,
Thank You to our Raffle Donors

20/20 Optical
AC Marriott
Barbara Andino Stevenson
Bodywise
Boisset Collection and Naomi Polite
California Film Institute
Casa Mañana
Cue The Core
Double Rainbow
Don Balistreri guitarist
Double Rainbow
Friends Books
Graffeo Coffee
Happy Acres, Mill Valley
Hook & Ladder
Stephanie Jucker
Lucid Motors
Lotus Cuisine of India
Gina Marr-Hiemstra at Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau
Mike’s Bikes
San Francisco Opera
Elisabeth Setten
Spider Murphy's Tattoo
Sustainable Exchange
Tam Commons
Tenkyu
The Shop
Yet Wah Restaurant

Support these local merchants — they support Art Works Downtown's mission.