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You may have noticed, I haven't posted in awhile. Forgive me, it hasn't been intentional. Does it count if I think about posts that never get written? Hmmmm, probably not. I have been distracted. Focusing on new project which we hope to launch soon...

World's Largest Gem Sweater in the World

Happy Friday the 13th!

In honor of Friday the 13th, please watch a cheesy horror or B-monster movie tonight with your loved ones and keep America strong. It's a great family tradition - every Friday the 13th.

Changing Channels @ Creative Growth

Changing Channels opens THIS Thursday March 12, 5-8pm

The first ever Creative Growth exhibition dedicated to the artwork made in the Video Production Workshop. Including multi-media work made using cell animation, motion graphic animation, puppet video and live action. Join us for 'first look' screenings! DVD's of this new work will be for sale, as well as the storyboards, three dimensional puppets and sequential layer drawings used in the creation of each work.

Creative Growth Art Center Gallery
355 24th Street, Oakland CA 94612
510.836.2340 x 15

Regular gallery hours: M-F 11:00-5:30
The show will also be open Saturday, March 14, 11am-4pm

Creative Growth is an art studio and gallery that serves artists with developmental, mental and physical disabilities. An environment for artistic instruction, gallery promotion and personal expression. Works by Creative Growth artists can be found in collections and museums around the world.

William Scott's Good Person opens in NY

William Scott - Good Person

A solo exhibition of William Scott's paintings and text works
March 10 - April 28, 2009
Opening: March 10, 6-8pm
White Columns, New York
320 West 13th Street (Enter on Horatio Street, between Hudson & 8th Avenue)

If you are in the area, please go check out the amazing drawings of William Scott @ White Columns in New York - You're in for a treat.

William is a self taught artist @ Creative Growth and is constantly drawing and sculpting. All of his projects are ambitious & deeply optimistic. He creates incredibly beautiful & strong female figures out of clay and paper mache. Looking at them, you can feel the admiration he has for these individuals. For many years William has been working on an ongoing urban planning project that re-imagines & rebuilds the city of San Francisco as a city of hope. His drawings are meticulous in detail with incredible accuracy despite being filled with imaginary buildings and idealized landmarks. Looking over the drawn plans you can immediately identify where you are standing. Public and private realities are combined seamlessly into a single landscape as he strives to create peaceful environments for everyone with hope and good will. The stories he tells are fantastic and the cities he builds are wonderful to visit.

Based in Oakland CA and established in the early 70's, Creative Growth is an art studio and gallery that serves artists with developmental, mental and physical disabilities. An environment for artistic instruction, gallery promotion and personal expression. Works by Creative Growth artists can be found in collections and museums around the world.

Grrr! and Arg!

Grrr! and Arg! Two of the best words EVER! And they can now be worn with all your girly pride - brought to you by finestimaginary. You can pick up yours on etsy today!

Classic Monster Cupcake Toppers

These classic monster cupcake toppers would be perfect for celebrating Friday the 13th or any other special occasion. You can get your set on etsy from Bake and Destroy who is helping "the domestic terrorist in all of us."