8/30/11

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all that were able to come out and enjoy the fundraiser with us! It was a successful evening of art, music, and performance with great company in tow. Photos and video from the evening as well as proper thanks will be posted soon. So many people were gracious enough to help out, we are so grateful!

8/13/11

Welcome to the James Philip Ribiat-Finley Arts Endowment website! Much of this site is under construction but we wanted to set up an online presence in time for the memorial fundraiser that is coming up. Please mark your calendars for this event! We would like to commemorate James life during his two year death anniversary with a celebration of the arts.

***If you cannot attend but would still like to donate, please click on the donate tab in the menu!***

James Philip Ribiat-Finley Arts Endowment Fundraiser
Friday, August 26th
from 7pm-12am
Sancho Gallery
1549 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

*$10 door also includes 1 entry into the raffle which is full of incredible artists!
*more raffle tickets will be available for purchase
*bring your cash! drinks will be served with complimentary snacks and coffee, partially provided by: Starbucks, Ottavios, Du-pars, Coco's, and Marie Callender's
*over 20 artists have donated their amazing work!
*art will also be for sale and auction
*performances scheduled throughout the night

**if you would like to contribute as an artist, performer or volunteer please email Stephanie**

We have already received coverage from Coilhouse magazine and more online presence to come!

Performers
Colin Ambulance (former member of Cinema Strange)- solo performance
Daniel Ribiat (bassist of Cinema Strange and James’ brother) experimental solo project
Edwin Liddie Jr.- solo performance
Jill Evyn - hoop dance performance
Kolm- visionary art rock
Prumsodun Ok - dance performance

Artists donating work for the raffle and art sale (click here to see a preview of some of the work)
Alcuin Gersh (original artwork)
Allan Amato Photography
(poster)
Blacklickorish Latex
(clothing)
Bubbles and Frown Haberdashery Shop
(fancy hats and accessories)
Chubby Bunny
(kawaii accessories)
Coilhouse Magazine (
free download of the sold out Issues 1-5 in PDF format)
Colin Ambulance
(original drawings)
Creepy Dolls
(one of a kind horror art doll)
Eron Rauch 
(original artwork)
Hoot-n-Andy
(original artwork)
Hysteric Haus 
(designer pillows)
Jill Fogel
(gorgeous feather, handmade earrings)
John Daily
(prints)
Julian Weiss Airbrush Artist 
(FULL BODY airbrushing!!)
Kat Rogers
(print)
Lana Crooks  
(plush squid sculpture!)
Malady Charlotina
(prints)
Michelle Romo of Crowded Teeth
(framed print)
Miyu Decay
(handmade jewelry and accessories)
Nicole Maloof 
(original artwork)
Olivia Rivera 
(artwork)
Paul Koudounaris 
(large, framed print)
Rowynn Michelle Dumont 
(large format, mounted prints)
Stephanie Inagaki 
(framed prints)
Tas Limur 
(prints)
Yume Ninja 
(original artwork)
Zoetica 
(prints)

Non-art raffle prizes
Ameci's Pizza & Pasta (gift certificate)
Chester's Asia Chinese Restaurant
(gift certificate)
Lassen's
Peet's Coffee
(gift basket)
Sawadee (gift certificate)

Additionally
Video art by David Cabrera
some of James' favorite tunes spun by Daniel Ribiat and David Cabrera
FREE airbrushing booth by Julian Weiss
Select prints and framing provided by Museum Quality Framing
Videography of the event provided by Jim Brent