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September 29th Marks the Independent Arts Expo’s 10th Anniversary. Come to Golden Gate Park at the music concourse between the de Young and Academy of Science for over 200 local exhibitors ranging from arts projects, services, venues, schools, etc. There will be live performances and it is projected to be up to 5,000 attendees.

The event runs from 11-6pm so be sure to come early before the crowds arrive and to make it around to the 4 Groves (Performing Arts, Visual ARts, Literary Arts and Multi-Media).

Did I mention there will be a live mural painting project, sculpture garden and live performances???

TO FIND OUT MORE, Click on the Link Below

WWW.ARTSandMEDIA.NET

Have you thought about starting your own business? Check out the Renaissance Center downtown at 25 Fifth Street (between Folsom and Howard), or go to their website: www.rencenter.org

The Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center has on going workshops ranging from one day to 14 weeks. These classes range from step by step guidance to your business, marketing, how to use QuickBooks, finance, to helping with grants. They offer scholarships for those who qualify but be sure to enter in early, they fill up fast. They even have the ability to link possible buyers to the graduate’s websites of the program.

Happy Searching!

Well, SF Gallery 143 had a successful Grand Opening and first month. We were able to make back our expenses and a profit by the end of the first week, Yay!

The 10 SF artists, artisans and their mothers each sold a product. Thank you for all that came by to support us. Some of the designers, artists, and jewelers include: Belle Images, The Brown Banana, Eon On U, Candelas Designs, Cookie and the Dude, LOL Brands, Daka Bags, Aliaison, Yahzi Rose, and Tribal Stones.

We had two parties with wine and appetizers, thank you for those who helped us drink and eat it all! I am sad to see the little store close but we will be reopening our doors in the summer for another month. Look for future dates to be posted.

Meanwhile, Gregory is anxious to get his photo studio back and for good reason. If you are interested in family photos, engagements, weddings, pregnancy portraits, corporate work, websites, or head shots visit his website at http://www.belleimages.net

And congratulations to Gabriel Colaluca who was our best seller, hooray! See his website at http://www.thebrownbanana.com