One Day Event to Bring Art, Music, and More to CVR

In the midst of Coast Village Week is the Coast Village Road Art Walk on August 8, from 4 pm – 7 pm. The addition of art, music, literature, culinary arts, fashion, jewelry, leather, and pet jewelry crafters to celebrate all things art is spearheaded by Beth Sullivan, Executive Director of the Coast Village Association. 

The Coast Village Art Walk is a unique opportunity for people to talk directly with creatives, watch live painting, leather work, goldsmithing, and listen to pop-up live music like the ‘80s band Mixtape which will be playing in front of Renaud’s Bakery, and guitarist Robert Cocker outside Peregrine Gallery.

Here are the highlights:

Cassandria Blackmore: Meet Cassandria and her most recent body of striking artwork, meet the authors of Montecito Style, Firooz Zahedi and Lorie Dewhirst Porter, and sipT. W. Hollister Vermouthwith its owner, Ashley Woods Hollister.

Caldwell Snyder Gallery: for collectors and enthusiasts, the gallery will feature an exclusive exhibition of Cologne-based artist, Alireza Varzandeh – and you will enjoy a glass of chilled Rosé.

Portico Fine Art Gallery: Meet and watch gallery artists – Jordan Pope, Mary Kay West, Dirk Foslien, Dan LaVigne, and Dennis Newel – demonstrate their skills.

CVR Artist’s Corner: next to Homer, Lily, and Peregrine Gallery. Enjoy hosted Tilden Cocktails, La Leiff Wines and small bites with artists: Terry Pillow, former head honcho of Ralph Lauren, Coach and Tommy Bahama now working on his passion project, bespoke leather goods at Homer. Rafael Adón, a leather and fashion designer showing his apparel line. Luna Delphine, a up and coming Montecito silver handcrafted jewelry designer. Karen de la Peña, artist, painting outside of Peregrine.

Silverhorn Design Studio: View works in progress, and meet the goldsmiths to see their handcrafted fabrications, techniques and gemstone setting styles. Consult with Silverhorn designers for a custom one-of-a-kind piece made to your specification.

Kathryne Designs: Meet and chat with Peter Horjus – a local favorite – painting his works.

Whiskey x Leather: Meet Bettina Norton and view her live painting while enjoying libations. 

Allora by Laura: Meet fine art photography and surfboard artist Bobbi Bennett, sculptural works by Kristina Grace and an eccentric array of soulful, California exhibits juxtaposed with Allora’s luxury clothing.

Cashy’s Playpen Luxury Dog Boutique: Owner Caroline Martel Miller will be featuring adorable Chicko fine pet jewelry – bring your doggies.

Sullivan shares, “This vibrant event transforms the village into a community celebration for art admirers and collectors, music enthusiasts, and casual strollers alike… offering a new experience everywhere you turn. You will be inspired.”  

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