Space Funk is set to blast-off at The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery in Hampton, VA on Saturday, 10/20 from 12- 5pm. The pop-up art show is inspired by the iconic Hampton Coliseum and its deep history of live performing arts. This charitable event benefits Multiple Sclerosis, Hampton City Schools Fine Arts Department, Hampton Arts Commission and the Matteson Children’s Fund. The event is free, with a suggested $5 donation to the charities. All ages, 21+ to partake in adult beverages. Space Funk is presented by Screens ‘n’ Suds, Mothership Art Collective and The Vanguard.
The event will debut a newly curated print series exploring “Space Funk” and a very exciting Auction featuring original art, prints, and other memorabilia with all proceeds benefiting MS Society, Hampton City Schools Fine Arts, Hampton Arts Commission and The Matteson Children’s’ Fund.
Participating Artists in the Space Funk print series and/or vending at the event include:
Wayne K Allen, Blast-O-Plast, Brian Bojo, Isadora Bullock, Charles Cronin, Nick DiFabbio, DKNG, Joey Feldman, Marc Guertin, Bruce Horan, Itty Bitty Press, Ryan Kerrigan,William Mitchell, Will Ott, JT Lucchesi, Tom Shaw, Dave Thomas, Tripp, Chris Williams of Plastic Flame Press, John Warner & Terry Werner
Artist list is subject to change at any time. Prints in the “Space Funk” series will be sold at the Screens ‘n’ Suds table. Strict limits will apply.
Space Funk Auction is now live. Click here for viewing and bidding. The auction features 25+ Jim Pollock sketches, drawings, prints, and shirts, plus Hand Embellished Joey Feldman art, Stained Glass Hops and Motherships by SZCrafty Glass, Tapestry by Stash Tie Dye, with many more prints and originals to be added! Online bidding ends at 3PM EST and live bidding ends at 4:20PM at the event on 10/20/2018. Serious bids only! All proceeds from the Auction will benefit the charities.
“Anticipation” is a fine art giclée print on 250gsm cotton rag paper, measuring 12” x 18” including a full white border. Prints will be signed and numbered. Cost is $50 per print plus shipping or an option for pick up at the Space Funk event. Bruce is kindly donating 50% of net proceeds to the charities.
The Vanguard features a full kitchen and Caiseal Beer & Spirits (pronounced "cashel") and will offer a variety of craft beers and spirits brewed and distilled fresh on site. Stay tuned to the links below for beer, art, and live music announcements and updates. For your convenience, a shuttle bus will run between downtown and the Coliseum hotels. Further info about the Hampton City Scuttle Bus is available here.
