Ea Eckerman is going to be participating in the 2007 Open Studios Art Tour in Santa Cruz County, this October. He and his dad have participated in this event for 12 years going on 13. This event takes place all over Santa Cruz County, with artists opening up their studios for the public to carouse, meet with the local artists, discuss their work, as well as purchase art.The event is stretched over the first three weekends in October. Ea and his father will have their studio open on the weekend of the 6th, and the 13th of October. You can stop by between the hours of 11-6 pm, and meet with them. For more information please visit: www.ccscc.org/openstudios

He also has a show coming up in November and December, at the Many Hands Gallery in Capitola, California. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, November 4th, from 4 - 6 pm. The gallery is located at 510 Bay Ave. Capitola California. For more information on the event, you can contact the gallery at (831) 457-2500.

If you haven’t already heard, last week there was some rather large earthquake activity in and around the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia. Most of the residents have moved to higher ground, because of the fear of another Tsunami. As a result, thousands are living in unsanitary and cramped conditions in the middle of Monsoon season. With the frequent rains that are common through the area, flus and fevers are spreading fast due to the cramped conditions. Surfaid fears of a very serious malaria outbreak that can incur with these situations. We are now going to be donating all of our proceeds for the Olas Surf poster, done by Robb Havassy, until January 1, 2008, in order to try and aid the horrible situation that these people are dealing with. Robb is donating his portion of the sale as well. We ask that everyone try and do what they can to help. If you prefer to donate directly to Surfaid, you can visit there site, and do what you feel is necessary to aid those in need.

Mahalo, Tim

Artists Ron Croci, Norm Daniels, and Tony Spineto, will have their work exhibited in the “First Impressions” show that will be held at McKibben Studios in Corona Del Mar, on November 10th, 2007. The gallery is located at 3100 E. Coast Highway in Corona Del Mar CA. For more information on the event, you can contact the studios at 888-625-4223. It should be a great event, and we hope to see you all there!

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Norm Daniels, who we had the pleasure of hanging out with at ASR this month, is going to be attending the Old Town Art Festival here in San Diego on the 22-23 of September. There will be plenty of art to view, but more importantly you can meet with Norm himself at his booth and check out his beautiful paintings! For more information on this event please visit www.oldtownartfestival.com.

Artist Howard Kirk is showing some of his newest pieces on Friday, September 14^th at the OC Tavern in San Clemente. Paintings of Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, and PT will be featured. Howard is also having a reception at the Mint Gallery in Dana Point, CA, which is located in the Blue Lantern Plaza at the intersection of PCH and Blue Lantern St.

Artist Bob Phillips has 5 of his originals on display at Starbucks in Huntington Beach, California. If you’re looking to score a latte and some early morning waves in Huntington, take some time and stop in to show Bob’s paintings some love. The Starbucks is located on 5141 Warner Ave. and will display Bob’s work through the month of September.

5141 Warner Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92649

The summer season may be waning but our artists’ exhibitions are still going strong! Photographer Sean Davey will be attending the Alma Surf Show in Brazil, which was put together to demonstrate the social and cultural aspects of our beloved sport. It will kick off in Sao Paulo, Brazil on November 19^th in the Museum da Imagem e do Som, and continue at Rio Design Barra in Rio de Janeiro on October 23^rd. If you are going to be traveling in or around this area and would like more information on the event, you can check out the website at www.mostrainternacionaldosurf.com.br/.