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	<title>Abram Santa Cruz Web Journal &#187; A World of Art</title>
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		<title>Get A Tax Deduction Through Purchasing Artwork</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>abramcruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get A Tax Deduction Through Purchasing Artwork]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How, you ask?</p>
<p>Well this is how it works. I&#8217;m participating in something called <a title="Aids Life Cycle" href="http://www.aidslifecycle.org/" target="_blank">ALC (AIDS Life Cycle)</a> with my girlfriend this year. ALC is a 545 mile,  7-day bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. You can learn more abut this crazy event here: <a title="AIDS Life Cycle" href="http://www.aidslifecycle.org/about/" target="_blank">http://www.aidslifecycle.org/about/</a></p>
<p>Every participant must raise a minimum of $3000 for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the L.A. Gay &amp; Lesbian Center.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m going to offer my art as part of your donation. Call me if you need further explanation.</p>
<p>Thank you,</p>
<p><strong>Abram Santa Cruz  - 310.612.7926</strong></p>
<p>The following prices/donations acquire the following pieces.</p>
<p><strong>Aquarium #2, 2011</strong><br />
72&#8243;x38&#8243;, Mixed Media on Glass<br />
Currently hanging at the The Green Room-Organic Hair Lounge<br />
<strong>$2000</strong> ($1500 for the charity/$500 for delivery and installment)<br />
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Water Lilies #15, 2010</strong><br />
72&#8243;x38&#8243;, Mixed Media on Glass<br />
Currently hanging at the The Green Room-Organic Hair Lounge<br />
<strong>$2000</strong> ($1500 for the charity/$500 for delivery and installment)<br />
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Aquarium #2, 2011</strong><br />
20&#8243;x34&#8243;, Mixed Media on Glass<br />
<strong>$800</strong> ($600 for the charity/$200 for delivery)<br />
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		<title>Winter Holiday Art Sale for 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>abramcruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello Everyone, I would like to first say thank you to all of those who have continued to show their appreciation for the arts by purchasing artwork, especially in this economic climate, and to those that have shown their appreciation by simply going  to the exhibitions. I have a few pieces that I would like [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello Everyone,</p>
<p>I would like to first say thank you to all of those who have continued to show their appreciation for the arts by purchasing artwork, especially in this economic climate, and to those that have shown their appreciation by simply going  to the exhibitions.</p>
<p>I have a few pieces that I would like to see go before the end of the year, so I have heavily discounted my work in hopes that someone might want to buy some early Christmas / Hanaka / Holiday presents for others or themselves <img src='http://www.abramsantacruz.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><strong>The prices include delivery if you are in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, otherwise a shipping charge may be added. You can pay with credit card, cash, paypal or check.</strong></p>
<p>I hope everyone&#8217;s Thanksgiving Holiday went well and I look forward to see you at some more art shows.</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Abram</p>
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		<title>Culver City Artshow &#8211; Unique Techniques- Saturday, October 24, 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:06:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>abramcruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come see my latest pieces of art while enjoying good music, a donation bar, and hors-d’oeuvres. I will have my three latest pieces hanging so please try to make it as my next show.]]></description>
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<div id="attachment_194" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 570px"><img class="size-full wp-image-194 " title="INVITE UNIQUE" src="http://abramsantacruz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/INVITE-UNIQUE.jpg" alt="Invitation for next week's show" width="560" height="370" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Invitation for next week&#39;s show</p></div>
<p></strong><strong>Unique Techniques</strong></h1>
<p>Come check out some of my latest pieces at next week&#8217;s art show. We are going to have a great DJ spinning that evening and we&#8217;ll be pouring some nice wines.  Art, wine and music &#8212; what makes for a better evening?</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 1.5em;"><strong>Opening Reception will be from 6:30pm &#8211; 10pm on Saturday October 24, 2009</strong></h2>
<p><strong>The Whole 9<br />
</strong>6101 Washington Blvd.<br />
Culver City, CA  90232</p>
<p><strong>Also Open: </strong>Monday through Friday, from 10am-5pm and by appointment. This show runs until November 21st.</p>
<p><img style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px none initial;" title="Water Lilies #14" src="http://abramsantacruz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/waterlilies.jpg" alt="Water Lilies #14" width="550" height="550" /></p>
<p><img style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px none initial;" title="A Desert Night Above Picture Mountains" src="http://abramsantacruz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/tucson.jpg" alt="A Desert Night Above Picture Mountains" width="518" height="389" /></p>
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		<title>Opening Reception &#8211; Lanaca Gallery &#8211; July 31st, 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>abramcruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come see my latest pieces of art while enjoying good music, a donation bar, and hors-d’oeuvres. I will have my three latest pieces hanging so please try to make it as my next show will not be until September.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Come see my latest pieces of art while enjoying good music, a donation bar, and hors-d’oeuvres. I will have my three latest pieces hanging so please try to make it as my next show will not be until September.</p>
<h2><strong>Opening Reception will be from 6pm &#8211; 10pm on Friday July 31st.</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Lanaca Gallery</strong><br />
1827 South Main Street<br />
Los Angeles, CA  90015<br />
Just South of Staples Center and near LA Mart, at Washington</p>
<p><strong>Also Open: </strong>Thursday thru Saturday, from 10am-9pm and by appointment. This show runs until August 11th.</p>
<p>Lanaca Gallery is a brand new gallery in Downtown LA.  Located on the ground floor of a beautifully restored 1930s Art Deco building that is just South of the Staples Center and next to the LA Mart.  There is lots of room to fill in this 1800 square foot gallery.  Shows will rotate every two weeks, with two receptions per show (one week on a Friday night, and one on the following week on a Saturday).  Receptions will have a donation bar, music, hors-d’oeuvres (snacks), and good times.  The next show will be on July 31st!</p>
<div id="attachment_180" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 610px"><img class="size-full wp-image-180" title="Water Lilies #14" src="http://abramsantacruz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/waterlilies.jpg" alt="Water Lilies #14" width="600" height="600" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Water Lilies #14</p></div>
<div id="attachment_178" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 610px"><img class="size-full wp-image-178" title="A Desert Night Above Picture Mountains" src="http://abramsantacruz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/tucson.jpg" alt="A Desert Night Above Picture Mountains" width="600" height="450" /><p class="wp-caption-text">A Desert Night Above Picture Rocks Mountain</p></div>
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		<title>Art Show Tonight at The Monte Cristo</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 21:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>abramcruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come check out some art and listen to good music at Club Monte Cristo

I have a couple of new pieces that I'll be showing off.

I also have two more shows in the next two weeks that you can make it to.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Come check out some art and listen to good music at <a title="Club Monte Cristo" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Club+Monte+Cristo,+3100+Wilshire+Blvd,+Los+Angeles,+Los+Angeles,+California+90005&amp;sll=34.061104,-118.29531&amp;sspn=0.007244,0.016522&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=34.061104,-118.29531&amp;spn=0.007244,0.016522&amp;t=h&amp;z=17&amp;iwloc=A" target="_blank">Club Monte Cristo </a></p>
<p>I have a couple of new pieces that I&#8217;ll be showing off.</p>
<p>I also have two more shows in the next two weeks that you can make it to.</p>
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		<title>2 Art Shows This Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>abramcruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week is usually a big week for art as many people look to buy presents for others or for themselves. My artwork will be in two shows this week that you should check out. The first will be held as part of the Los Angeles Downtown Art Walk on Thursday &#8211; December 11th, 2008. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week is usually a big week for art as many people look to buy presents for others or for themselves.</p>
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<p>My artwork will be in two shows this week that you should check out. The first will be held as part of the <a title="LA downtown art walk, december 11th, 2008" href="http://downtownartwalk.com/" target="_blank">Los Angeles Downtown Art Walk on Thursday &#8211; December 11th, 2008.</a> The name of the show is called <strong>The Chaos Before X-Mas</strong> and it will be held at Motion L.A. / Gallery X at <a title="Driving dirctions to downtown LA." href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;q=129+E.+3rd+street,+los+angeles&amp;fb=1&amp;cid=0,0,17549841760963746451&amp;ll=34.050615,-118.246493&amp;spn=0.011467,0.016158&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A" target="_blank">129 E. 3rd Street and the corner of Main</a>.</p>
<p>The Reception will officially start at 6pm, but the gallery will be open a bit earlier for the early birds. There will be DJ&#8217;s in one of the 2 areas and the music will last as long as there are people around, so this exhibit can very well turn into a nice little latenight party.</p>
<p><a title="Downtown Los Angeles Artwalk Map" href="http://downtownartwalk.com/map/DAW_map.pdf" target="_blank">A map</a> of the Downtown LA Art Walk is useful for trying to find some of the other galleries and restaurants around the area.</p>
<p>The second Art Show, Through the Looking Glass, is on Saturday, December 13th at <a title="Directions to the whole 9 gallery." href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=6101+Washington+Blvd,+culver+city&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;z=16&amp;g=6101+Washington+Blvd,+culver+city&amp;iwloc=addr" target="_blank">The Whole 9 Gallery</a> from 6:30pm &#8211; 10pm. Come mingle he the artist, sip on some wine and nibble on sweets.</p>
<p>This year, The Whole 9 partners with <strong>Peace4Kids</strong>, an organization dedicated to empowering foster and at-risk youth by providing community. Join us to make the holidays special for a child. Bring unwrapped art supplies or a toy with you or drop it off at the gallery before the event. Please RSVP at <a title="RSVP for the Whole 9 Gallery Exhibit" href="http://www.thewhole9.com/rsvp" target="_blank">www.thewhole9.com/rsvp</a> for the event.</p>
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