Venice Arts presents documentary photographs by three Los Angeles photographers:

Kelly Fogel - Protest Nation
Mary Milelzcik - Waiting for the Bus
Dan Ortiz - A Private Mirror

Opening reception: January 16, 2010 5 PM to 8PM

Venice Arts Gallery
1702 Lincoln Blvd
Venice, CA 90291

City Center Las Vegas is absolutely amazing. Lots of public art, wonderful architecture and great food!

I just printed and framed a series of photos documenting the implosion of the Stardust Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Trak 16 was the scene last night for Rachel Rosenthal's 83rd birthday. Happy Birthday Rachel!

Sometimes it takes a while to find your new direction. I have spent some time, since grad school and months of writing a thesis, continuing to work in the nonprofit sector as a grant writer and consultant. At the same time doing my own art - documentary photography and encaustic painting and mixed media art.

I have reviewed the mission of Arts Asylum and the revamped web site will be up before December-this year!

My hiatus is not over yet- I need some time to work on my own art. I am also building a fabulous new arts asylum website with online gallery - look for it in a year or so.

I have spent the past six months working on the second draft of my thesis for the MPA program at Cal State Northridge. I am working with Viva Krasinski doing consulting and grant writing for Arts Asylum.

Peggy Reavey next to one of her latest portraits at the New Studio Artists exhibition at Angels Gate Cultural Center in San Pedro.