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Beginning October 1, ArtHaus gallerists James Bacchi and Annette Schutz present "Think Before You Pink," an invitational exhibition to benefit Breast Cancer Action. "Think Before You Pink," a project of Breast Cancer Action, was launched in response to the growing concern about the overwhelming number of pink ribbon products sold in the name of breast cancer. From candy to clothing to automobiles, thousands of companies are pinning pink ribbons on their products in an attempt to boost their image and their profits by connecting themselves to a good cause. Breast Cancer Action created "Think Before You Pink" to call for more transparency and accountability by companies that take part in breast cancer fundraising, and to encourage consumers to ask critical questions about pink ribbon promotions.“This is an outstanding collection of paintings, sculpture, photography, works on paper and box art addressing this issue, says Bacchi.  “You will see  works ranging  from political to humorous to ‘what were you thinking?’. And believe me, you will see pink.”

 

Bacchi and Schutz are donating 20% of all sales during the run of the show to Breast Cancer Action in support of "Think Before You Pink."


 

This is no ordinary Sunday drive! On Oct. 17-18, the Lamorinda Arts Association hosts a self-guided driving tour to over 30 artists’ studios in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda. The event will kick off with a reception Fri., Oct. 16, 5-7 p.m., at the Moraga Gallery, where visitors can preview LAA artists’ photographs, paintings, sculptures and other artworks. Pick up a map of the studios that will be open for the weekend at the reception or print your own at the LAA Open Studios blog. From landscape paintings of Lafayette’s bucolic hills to humorous, welded iron sculptures to abstract photographs, the artwork in Lamorinda is as diverse as the three dozen artists who will participate. LAA Open Studios is free and open to everyone. Light refreshments will be available at some studios, and artists will have their work for sale.