Here is a small selection of photos of me with some friends at the event…

Professional photos are courtesy of Norm Lee Photography.

Stacy with Andy Chu, Creator and Producer, Arc2 Intertainment

DJ Lady Starlight spinning great music at the afterparty!

Stacy with Tristan Risk aka Little Miss Risk

Stacy and Elizabeth with artist and Vancouver icon, Jimmy Cummins!

Stacy in front of the wall of sketches by Jimmy Cummins!

A lot has been happening over the summer, and I’m finally getting ready to paint again! Sooo excited!

There are only two official shuttle launches left. As part of the Face in Space program, my photo below will be aboard both the Discovery, scheduled for September, and the Endeavour, scheduled for November.

Watch for further posts on these upcoming historic missions. When the countdown begins, and the shuttle rockets out of our atmosphere, I’ll be thinking of that little piece of me and my art that is on board, on a journey into space.

This photo will be launched into space aboard the Discovery and the Endeavour!

Here is a small selection of photos of my exhibit that night.

Stacy Sakai in front of her latest paintings.

A close-up of Blue Crab

Bonanza

Two of my latest paintings...

Taking a break, while checking out the other artists. Credit this photo to Pandora.

The following day was the Hubble’s 20th Anniversary, and Ray gave a talk at the Space Centre in Vancouver. Afterwards, I spoke with him again. We agreed to stay in touch, and I look forward to more conversations about the Hubble, astronomy, and art.

Stacy Sakai with Ray Villard, News Director for the Space Telescope Science Institute

For one evening, Science World will be filled with live entertainment, and art – including paintings, photography, sculpture, and fashion! There will even be a body paint competition! Approximately 60 artists are participating in this unique event.

It is going to be an absolutely incredible evening! Guests will be able to view and purchase a diverse range of artwork, while enjoying live entertainment and bar service.

Tickets are $25, and are now available at Clubzone.

This special event is being held to raise funds for the people of Haiti.

The organizer of this event, Monika Blichar explains:

“In an effort to raise funds for those devastated by the massive earthquake in Haiti, artists from the lower mainland, Vancouver Island, Los Angeles, and Milwaukie are coming together for a one-time event located in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia.

ONE WORLD will showcase over 60 artists and their unique skills and creative talents on May 1, 2010 at Science World, in Vancouver, BC. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists, view and purchase original artwork, take part in an amazing silent auction, all while enjoying live entertainment and bar service!!!”

More information on tickets for this very special event will be coming soon…

The 10 satellite spaces were empty, with no power, and they took a great deal of work to prepare – and the results are amazing! They are raw and dynamic and unique, and brought to life with the artwork of 23 artists. Rachel Zottenberg of grace-gallery did a stunning job of pulling this together in only three weeks! Below are some pictures of my exhibition…

Stacy under the Veils

Monocerotis set and Antennae beside antique safe in the wall

Infinity - Green triptych

Magellanic Cloud and the Veils

Friday, February 12th, 2010 (6pm to 11 pm) – Rachel Zottenberg of grace-gallery in collaboration with ArtWalk Vancouver 2010 presents ArtWalk Opening Night Party at 2 – 32 Water Street, Vancouver, headquarters of the grace-gallery satellite spaces featuring 23 of Vancouver’s top artists:

Raif Adelberg, Lisa Birke, Ronan Boyle, Bienvenido Cruz, Andy Dixon, The Dark, Christopher Donnelly, Christopher Fadden, Kris Krug, Malcolm Levy, Jeremy Riley, Pamela Masik, Jennifer Mawby, Christian Nicolay, Jeff Petry, Black Peter, Office Supplies Inc., Stacy Sakai, Jesse Savath, Philippe Sokazo, Johnny Taylor, Andrew Tong and Weakhand.

DJs for the opening night are: Michael Venus, Dickey Doo, and Cherchez! The opening night is sponsored by Bear Flag Wine, and City of Vancouver through the Great Beginnings Project and CAN.

ArtWalk Weekend Tour on February 13 and 14, 2010

Following the opening, on the weekend of February 13 and 14, 2010, artists and galleries in the Downtown Eastside, Gastown and Chinatown are opening their spaces to the public for viewing, sales, demonstrations and education. Visitors are invited to explore the galleries, retail spaces, studios and temporary “pop up” grace-gallery satellite spaces, and to see the work of over 250 artists from a full spectrum of disciplines. The ArtWalk weekend provides an opportunity for great public exposure for both locals and tourists during the much-anticipated 2010 Winter Games. Maps, signs and other media are available at www.artwalkvancouver.ca.

About Rachel Zottenberg, grace-gallery and the ArtWalk

In a few short weeks, the energetic Rachel Zottenberg, Director of grace-gallery, boldly secured empty, raw spaces from developers for grace-gallery satellite spaces, and transformed them for ArtWalk Vancouver 2010. Rachel is known to assist artists in the development and presentation of new visual, performing, literary and media art. She encourages artists to take risks, cross boundaries, ask questions, and develop the culture of Vancouver’s art community.

Rachel is also the Curator of ArtWalk Vancouver 2010. The ArtWalk Vancouver Society was founded to provide a platform to promote and aid visual artists in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Chinatown and Gastown community. It’s mission is to present an annual event of the highest standard for the enrichment of cultural life in Vancouver. The ArtWalk serves as a catalyst to arouse wider public interest in the arts, and to encourage artistic dialogue and cultural exchange.

Join the first annual ArtWalk Vancouver 2010, and support the hard work and passion of local artists and artisans who love creating and making art for the sake of art. For more information about this inaugural opening and tour, contact Rachel Zottenberg at:

rachelisgrace@gmail.com
www.grace-gallery.com

Spaced Out paintings on display for the Artwalk, and throughout the Olympics!

The Spaced Out paintings will be part of Artwalk Vancouver 2010, running February 12 – 14!

The exact location in Gastown will be announced soon…

Pop up galleries in Gastown will continue to display the paintings of a variety of artists throughout the Olympics.

For more information, including details on the opening night, please see Artwalk Vancouver 2010.