8th Annual Art Eco in the Garen Date: March 16th-May 24th Time: 12:34pm The 8th Annual Art Eco - Connections with Nature at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for the opening reception at the garden on March 16th from 5-7pm. This exciting event features numerous talented local artists working in reclaimed or natural materials. Frame Works is proud to sponsor this event and we hope you will enjoy viewing the art in this unique environment. The show will run through May 24th.

Reception for Circle of Life at the San Luis Botanical Garden Date: Thursday - 11/10/2011 Time: 4-6pm Sabrina Rouse's collection, Circle of Life,is a stunning photographic collection capturing intimate glimpses into the life of flowers, from the glory of their full bloom to their inevitable fading. Sabrina's personal project and artistic obsession of growing unique flowers and photographically documenting the beauty of their growth is a natural fit to show at a botanical garden. We hope to see you there! Circle of Life will be showing at the SLOBG October 27th through January 30th.

Art Eco 2012 - Call for Artists Date: submission deadline is 12/10/2011 Time: Attention artists! The 8th Annual Art Eco at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is right around the corner! This exciting event features 2D and 3D art made out of reclaimed or natural materials and has both indoor and out door display space.There is NO entry fee and artists may submit up to 3 pieces each. Submission deadline is December 10th, so mark your calendars and start creating. Art Eco will be showing March 16 through May 24 of 2012, that's over 10 weeks! The show will be highly publicized and coincide with numerous other well attended SLOBG events. This will be the 8th Art Eco that Frame Works has sponsored, every show has gained new artists and a larger audience. We invite you to become a part of our growing Art Eco community. Art Eco is sponsored by Frame Works and curated by Sara Egerer. For complete submission information contact Sara Egerer directly at Frame Works, 542-9000 or sara@sloart.com www.sloart.com

Circle of Life Date: Friday - 7/01/2011 Time: 6-9pm Frame Works is excited to host this stunning photographic collection capturing intimate glimpses into the life of flowers by local artist Sabrina Rouse. Circle of Life is Sabrina’s personal project of growing unique flowers and photographing them from their first signs of life, into the glory of their full bloom and to their inevitable fading. Please join us and meet the artist at the Artist Reception on July 1st from 6-9pm at Frame Works. If you are interested in scheduling a preview of the show or have any questions please contact Gallery Director Sara Egerer at 542-9000 or Sara@sloart.com.

From Field to Plate Date: Friday - 4/1/2011 Time: 6-9pm Join us for an artist demonstration on print making with the Central Coast Printmakers during April's Art After Dark. From Field to Plate is a group show by the Central Coast Print Makers showing through May 20th.

Call to Artists for the 2nd Annual Connections with Nature: Art Eco in the Garden Date: 1/11/2011-2/14/2011 Hosted by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and sponsored by Frame Works. This show is a unique opportunity for local artists to show their work in the beautiful and natural setting of the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. Opening reception: March 18th 7:30pm Showing through May 28th Show Details: Artists must reside in San Luis Obispo County Art must be made of reclaimed materials Each artist may submit up to 3 entries Each entry must include: title, price, materials list, & 1-3jpgs Please include an artist statement and bio Please apply via email to Sara@sloart.com For questions please call Sara @ 542-9000

5th Annual Art Eco Date: Nov 5 2010 through January 14th 2011 Time: 6-9pm Frame Works is proudly hosting our fifth annual Art Eco exhibition of art made from reclaimed materials. This year twenty talented local artists are participating in the show, each of whom brings his or her own unique vision and creativity.The high level of craftsmanship and ingenuity is sure to impress. Frame Works will be donating 15% of all proceeds from Art Eco to the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden in support of their efforts to honor and preserve our connections with nature. The Opening Reception for Art Eco will be on Friday November 5th from 6-9 in conjunction with Art After Dark. The show will continue through January 14th.

Call to Artists for your 5th Annual Art Eco Date: Friday - 9/24/2010 Art Eco An Exhibition Featuring Art made from Re-Appropriated Materials Frame Works is preparing for our 5th annual Art Eco this coming winter. It is our hope that you will bring your creativity to this endeavor. All pieces are to be made from recycled, reused or reclaimed materials. As previously, we will be donating a percentage of sales to a local environmental organization. If you are interested in participating please contact me to schedule an appointment to review your submissions. Appointments will be held September 24th, 25th and 26th. Please bring one to three submissions with a written description of each entry, materials used, title and pricing. Only submit work that has not previously shown in the county. Thank you!

All of My Favorite Things Date: 7/1-9/24/2010 We are excited to host this playful collection of vibrant watercolors by local artist Tracy Taylor. This enchanting series "All of My Favorite Things," reflects Tracy's love for the whimsical. Join us for the Artist Reception on September 3rd in conjunction with Art After Dark.

Art Eco Date: Friday - 11/06/2009 Time: 6-9pm Join us for the opening reception of our fourth annual Art Eco, a group exhibition featuring art made from reclaimed materials. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Land Conservancy. Art Eco will be showing through January 16th.

Extended Application Deadline for Call to Artists Date: ART ECO Frame Works is preparing for our fourth annual Art Eco: An Exhibition Featuring Green Design Through Re-Appropriation. All submissions are to be made from recycled, reused or reclaimed materials. Submission appointments have been extended to October 1st, 2nd,and 3rd. Please contact Sara to schedule an appointment. Eah artist may bring up to three submissions with a written description of each entry, materials used, title and pricing. Only submit work that has not previously been shown in the county. The opening reception will be on Friday November 6th. Sara Egerer Gallery Director 542-9000 Sara@sloart.com

Artist Opening Reception Date: Friday - 7/3/2009 Time: 6-9pm Frame Works is proud to host this selection of paintings exploring the relationships between line, form, color, and texture. Greenetz’s abstract minimalist painting style reflects an architectural aesthetic while illustrating a natural and systemic design philosophy. Holland’s abstract expressionist painting style features improvisation through quick gestural strokes that draws from muscle memory and an expanding visual vocabulary.