Closing Reception at Division 9 Gallery, 3850 Lemon Street, Riverside.
+ January 20, 2012, 6-9pm

+ Collect all 5 limited coasters via the “Scavenger Hunt.”  Hint: They are distributed throughout downtown Riverside.

First 5 people to bring all 5 coasters to Closing Reception will receive a limited edition signed poster by all the artists

+ ARTISTS: Teodor Dumitrescu * Harold Fox *Chick Curtis * Jesús Cruz, Jr. * Lisa Mertins

+ LIVE DEMO PAINTING BY: Chick Curtis

+ LIVE DEMO PRINT MAKING BY: Jesús Cruz, Jr.

+ LIVE MUSIC BY: Kaelah Wilson, Acoustic Guitar

+ APPETIZERS PROVIDED BY: Phood on Main

A special “Scavenger Hunt” will take place the month of January, as Division 9 Gallery and the Pick Group distribute five limited edition artist coasters throughout local downtown bars and restaurants. Collect all five coasters and bring them to Division 9 Gallery for the closing reception of Coaster Conundrum on January 20th to receive 1 of 5 limited edition posters signed by all the artists!

The Pick Group of Riverside, an organization of Young Professionals involved in the community, is kicking off a “Coaster Conundrum, Helping You Recognize Inland Arts” campaign. The goal of the project is to promote Riverside as a cultural and artistically innovative hotspot.The Pick Group has commissioned five locally known artists to provide their best representation of Riverside culture to be displayed on one side of a set of 12,000 custom drink coasters. The flip side will provide advertising spots for businesses and organizations that support the project. The custom coasters will be circulated throughout local establishments for daily use when serving beverages. Not only will these coasters represent the work of the local artists, they will also serve as a constant reminder that community members support artists within the City of Arts and Innovation.

The Pick Group is kicking off a “Coaster Conundrum, Helping You Recognize Inland Arts” campaign TONIGHT, January 5, 2012.  The goal of the project is to promote Riverside as a cultural and artistically innovative hot spot.  The Group has commissioned five locally known artists to provide their best representation of Riverside culture to be displayed on one side of a set of 12,000 custom drink coasters.

Come pick up a coaster or two during Arts Walk at Division 9 Gallery, 3850 Lemon St, on Thursday, January 5th from 6 to 9pm.

The Group will also being hosting a special Coaster Conundrum event on the evening of January 20th, more details soon!  Be on the lookout for coasters around town starting tonight, you may just want to collect them.