Urban Art Association

Art-el - The Story so far, by Art-el on Dec 23, 2007 13:33:23 GMT 1, Thanks to everybody for your continued support and interest in www.art-el.co.uk

With the on set of the season of excess here is a Christmas message from the Art-el crew. A huge werd up and thanks to all subscribers to our mailing list and for everybody's good wishes and custom in 2007.

With the 12 days of Xmas show in Bristol coming to a close it gives us a little time for reflection, charity and planning for '08.

When we were approached by Motorboy and Before Chrome we really didn't know what we'd signed up for. With the site only launching in October we thought that the 12 Days of Xmas would act as a gentle introduction and springboard for future Art-el events and exhibitions. Let's just say that our gentle introduction got a little out of hand with over 70 artists and 4000 plus visitors, the show has been a huge success, with Bristol's Venue magazine quoting

"while, downtown, 12 Days of Xmas came from nowhere to become, let's face it, one of the biggest contemporary art shows Bristol has ever seen"

The show still has 2 days left to run so if you're out and about in Bristol please drop by. Some great prints from the show are now available via the 12 Days of Xmas web-site at
www.12daysofxmas.co.uk.

Also as part of the 12 Days show the Graffle was launched. A great charity event, the brain child of, Dom Roswell. This is a unique opportunity to win some wicked art for a fiver, generously donated by esteemed artists such as Jamie Reid, Nick Walker, Mr Jago, Dicy and Banksy to name but a few, and all in aid of Bristol children’s charities.

For further information, to buy tickets or donation art work go see www.graffle.co.uk

We wish you the warmest seasons greetings rest assured we won't be resting on our laurels and look forward to mixing it up in Art-el stylee with a number of new artists, new works to be unleashed early in the new year.

Peace and Love

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