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TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents
the:
11th Annual
West Hollywood — Los Angeles
EROTIC ART
FAIR WEEKEND
20 Years of Dedication to Protecting,
Preserving and Promoting Erotic Art |
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Tom of Finland 1987
Tom
of Finland Foundation
Image of the Year |
Art
Fair on Saturday & Sunday
Saturday 1 - 7 PM — Sunday
Noon - 6 PM
Artist
booth applications are now available.
Over 75 Artists from Around the World:
Sculpture, Photography, Paintings, Sketches, Digital Renderings
and more. Male & Female works of art on display and for sale.
Most major credit cards will be accepted.
Life Drawing and Photography all
afternoon. Different models both days! Bring your art materials
or just enjoy viewing the human form.
A Symposium on erotic art both days
— each examining a different aspect of this big subject.
Located in Plummer Park, an oasis
in the heart of gayfriendly West Hollywood. Grab a snack at the
Eros Café and enjoy the afternoon in Plummer
Park!
Michael Kirwan at The Erotic
Museum on Thursday
5 - 9 PM
An opening
reception for Girls
Who Do — The Illustration of Michael Kirwan starts
off the weekend activites at The Erotic Museum.
Artists Reception on Friday
8 - 11 PM
Held at Foundation HQ, a 1906 craftsman, where Tom
of Finland spent his last years. A casual evening when artists and
collectors socialize against a backdrop of three floors of erotic
art from the Permanent Collection. Visit Tom’s studio, stroll
in the garden, while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Awards Banquet on Saturday
8 PM
The Foundation’s annual dinner, where artists,
collectors, and the public enjoy a relaxed environment, while acknowledging
the winners of the 2005 Emerging Erotic Artist Contest, as well
as the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Cultural
Icon Award, and the Erotic artist Hall of Fame Inductee.
Enjoy West Hollywood!
 Ask
the Foundation how to enjoy West Hollywood and all it has to offer
— including host hotels, special discounts, bars and clubs,
and tips on getting the most out of L.A.!
Schedule
of Events and Venues |
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Thursday
October 6, 2005
The Erotic Museum
(Map)
6741 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323.GO.EROTIC
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5:00 - 9:00 PM
OPENING RECEPTION for Michael Kirwan's
Girls That Do
$10 general public, $8 non-fair artists and Foundation members. |
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Friday
October 7, 2005
Foundation Headquarters
(Map)
1421 Laveta Terrace,
Echo Park, CA 90026
213.250.1685
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8:00
- 11:00 PM
OPENING RECEPTION
$10 general public, $8 non-fair artists and Foundation members. |
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| Saturday
October 8, 2005
Plummer Park (Map)
7377 Santa Monica Boulevard,
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Parking: between Vista and Fuller – there are parking lots off
of both Santa Monica and Fountain. |
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1:00
- 7:00 PM
FAIR IS OPEN!
A symposium or panel discussion is planned.
Admission $10, good for Saturday and Sunday. |
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| Saturday
October 8, 2005
Wyndham Bel Age (Map)
West Hollywood
1020 N. San Vicente Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069 |
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8:00
PM
AWARDS BANQUET
Reservations Required — Contact the Foundation if
you plan to attend. |
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| Sunday
October 9, 2005
Plummer Park (Map)
7377 Santa Monica Boulevard,
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Parking: between Vista and Fuller – there are parking lots off
of both Santa Monica and Fountain. |
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Noon
- 6:00 PM
FAIR IS OPEN!
A symposium or panel discussion is planned.
Admission $10.
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The Foundation has produced
Erotic Art Fairs in Los Angeles since 1995, and held the first Fair
in New York in 2001. Artists
who wish to exhibit at the Los Angeles Fair
can obtain guidelines and an application as this event approaches.
Volunteers can e-mail Dan Berkowitz.
Credentialed Members of the Press
may apply for complimentary admission at
administration@TomOfFinlandFoundation.org
Artists Attending
Minoru, David Henry, Hector Silva, Fernando Reyes, John Hough,
Ivy Bottini, Sergio Kardenas...and more to come as the confirmation
process continues. |
Accommodations:
Anyone wishing to reserve at either
venue must mention "Tom of Finland" for preferred rates.
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Ramada West
Hollywood
8585 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 310.652.6400 Toll Free: 800.845.8585
Fax: 310.652.4207
http://www.ramadaweho.com/home.html
Price: $110 per night. |
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