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Black Book Sessions No. 9 hosted over 900 emerging artists, students, teachers and young adults hungry for artful experience. Thankfully, Westwood College in Anaheim provided an expansive venue and Hybrid Apparel’s commitment to the community was fully realized in collaboration with so many great sponsors—Icee, Tilly’s, Power 106 FM, Vitamin Water, the Wild Ones, Hawg City, Rated R music, Vitamin Water, Famous Stars and Straps, Art Supply Warehouse and Ninthlink.

Live Wall Painting : Panic One : Fear

The energy was turned up a notch as participants were welcomed into a positive world featuring sketchbook collaboration, art contests, computer demonstrations, live painting, silk screen printing demos, block printing demos, art books, food and bumping music from 1 pm to 6 pm.

The whole event rallied excitement as celebrity judges carefully reviewed over 100 art entries (ages 9—25) featuring: Lola, Buff Monster, Jeff Soto, Weeman, Brandi Milne, Brian Viveros, Steven Daily, Jason Gallo—just to name a few...

Black Book Sessions Art Contest Entries

All of the featured booths were rocking too. Artists painted on canvas, wood, paper, walls and offered spectators a variety of artistic style. I joined in with my pal Jeromy Stallings who posted the play-by-play of the entire event interviewing artists and taking great photographs.

My role at the booth was to demonstrate linoleum block printing. (Messy for sure). The response was great and many of the parents who stopped by shared, “Could you imagine attending an event like this as a kid? These kids are so lucky.” I agree, “Lucky-eeeee!”

More Black Book Sessions Art Contest Entries

The weather was amazing, the attendance inspired and as the sun began to set on this great day parents, teachers and emerging artists united as citizens of the arts. Black Book Sessions No. 9 provided leadership and an inspired alternative to in-class learning. Everyone who made it out recognized the opportunity to learn, gaining hands-on-experience and new perspectives. Stay tuned for the next Black Book Sessions.

1_22_11 Black Book Sessions No. 9

Yes, the holidays are upon us and the good folks at Black Book Sessions are planning a big art event to give back to the community in January of 2011. Black Book Sessions is a non-profit organization that empowers and inspires young and emerging talent. Over the past three years, Black Book Sessions have sponsored a series of live events, “Sessions,” providing hands-on experiences and educational opportunities to learn more about the creative arts industry.

Black Book Sessions Mission Statement

Each Black Book Session features live painting by top Southern California artists, student hopefuls and emerging talent. Great sponsors present tasty treats, food, prizes, drink, live music, one-of-a-kind learning opportunities and one-on-one exchanges with innovative artists. Educators, parents, students and fans of art and culture are more than welcome and more information can be found on Facebook. (Want to see session No. 8? Please visit Tilly’s).

Black Book Sessions was created by Hybrid Apparel who believe

in sponsoring arts in education.

Save the date—Saturday, January 22—Black Book Sessions No. 9 at Westwood College located at 1551 S. Douglass Road in Anaheim, CA from 1 pm to 6 pm.

Black Book Sessions partners with local artists who create a

positive learning environment for creative youth.

Do you know an emerging artist, young talent or someone who just needs a chance?” Enter the Black Book Sessions No. 9 Art Competition and submit your best art work, any size, any medium and any theme, in one of the 3 categories determined by age: 9-13, 14-17 and 18-25. Artwork is due by 3 pm the day of the event 1_22_11 OR in advanced to Hybrid Apparel/Black Book Sessions: 10711 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630 by 4 pm 1_21_11. ALL submitted artworks will be juried by a panel of guest artists and celebrities. Winners of each age group will announced and rewarded the day of the event with a prestigious prize package.

The word on the street is that Black Book Sessions will be offering a complete schedule of events for 2011 and is working hard on a new website. Join in and participate, donate or create contact Mural at 626 590 6339. Stay tuned and spread the good word.