Holiday Art Festival 2019

This presentation is offered online to the Costa Mesa Cultural Arts Committee, the Costa Mesa Foundation, and to the general public. Photos courtesy of Matt Fitt Photography and art show attendees.

Artists Matt Fitt and Sunny Kim will be showcasing their artwork at the Holiday Art Festival

On October 27, 2019, Amelia Painter appeared on KOCI radio 101.5 FM to discuss the Holiday Art Festival and encourage the public to attend. Time permitted Painter to talk extensively about Friday evening’s activities and Geoffrey Winnie’s Plein Art project that would be completed outside the front door of the Women’s Club on Saturday, November 9th.   

Edwin Baker, III, Joe Namath’s son-in-law, is pictured above with his agent, Dana Andrews, as they were setting up for the show on Friday afternoon, November 8, 2019. There were a number of other fine art artisans showcasing their work Nov 8th & 9th, including fine art photographer Matt Fitt, Newport Beach artist Sunny Kim, San Juan Capistrano artist Taryn Aubry, La Crestsenta photographer Karineh, Costa Mesa Plein artist Geoffrey Winnie, Costa Mesa photographer Amelia Painter, San Juan Capistrano artist Gar Benedick, Santa Ana artist Teri Phipps, Huntington Beach artist Denise Riches, Fountain Valley Jewelry Artisian Fred Curtis, North Hollywood Glass Artist Kate Braid, Party Decor Artist Jesi Pearce, Costa Mesa artists Maria Reverberi, Kim Nelson. Natasha Rindt, and Michael Harder. Women’s Club member, Ann Parker, showcased the work of author/artist Jeffrey Horn.

Women’s Club Treasurer, Flo Martin, shows off the artwork of Gar Benedick.
These popular photographs printed onto fabric scarves by Gar Benedick were a big hit.
Holiday Art Festival Chair, Amelia Painter with Mayor Katrina Foley
A highlight of Friday evening was the musical duet by Fred Curtis, on the Native America Flute, with our show violinist Lawson Madlener.
Members Diane Castignetti and Laurie Swedelson counting the votes.

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