THE ART DIRECTORS GUILD’S GALLERY 800 ANNOUNCES ‘brothers & sisters’ ART EXHIBITION August 29, 2009

Gallery 800, representing IATSE Local 800, announces its third art show of the year, brothers & sisters: personal artwork of the cast and crew of ABC’s hit series.

Located at 5108 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, in the heart of the famed NoHo Arts District, Gallery 800 showcases guild members’ personal art in a series of shows throughout the year.

brothers & sisters opens with a hosted reception on Saturday, August 29, from 5:00 to 10:00 pm, featuring live music and refreshments. The exhibition will run from August 29 – November 16th.

For this exhibition, Gallery 800 has invited the cast and crew of the acclaimed television series to display their personal artwork. Forty artists will participate in this exhibition including members of the cast, producers, art department, camera, writers, assistant directors, construction, locations, wardrobe, makeup, grip, lighting, set decorating, accounting, video and production departments.

The brothers & sisters group, in addition to their exhibited artwork, will feature items for sale in the Gallery 800 gift shop including photographic prints, greeting cards, glasswork, jewelry and t-shirts.

Culminating the 2009 series, Art Unites will return for its fourth year, showcasing members’ personal works in the style and theme of their choice. The annual Art Unites exhibition will open with a hosted reception on Saturday, December 5 and will run until January 29, 2010.

Gallery 800 hours are Thursday through Saturday 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Sunday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. For more information, please visit the Gallery 800 website at www.gallery800.com.

Official Website: http://gallery800.com