I’m always a fan of anything that supports local artists/talent. This looks like a show I’ll definitely check out:

“Made In Britain is a themed group exhibition opening on September 10th 2010 in the Atrium area of Westbourne Studios. More than 30 artists living and working in the UK are taking part and have created an unique 24 x 24 inch artwork, inspired by and in celebration of everything quintessentially British. The exhibitions showcase a range of talent, from well known established artists to recent graduates. Its a wonderful chance to get to see what the new generation of British contemporary talent has to offer. Opening night includes a vintage mini installation supplied by the London Mini company, British cider by Brothers and soft drinks provided by firefly.”

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New York City- On September 11th at 76 Wooster Street in Soho NYC, a new era in art begins as Bobby Hill’s “Bhillboards Artshow” takes over a 5000 sq. ft space on the 2nd floor in a townhouse style building that once housed Andy Warhol’s upstairs studio and Grace Jones’ La Vie main floor restaurant. DOORS OPEN AT 7PM!!! The first 250 guests to arrive at the show will receive a free NYC 9/11 inspired “Bobby Hill Multiple Original Art Print.”

On display will be OVER 200 original works of art in a range of media on canvas, paper and wood. Also included in the lineup is “MICA”, a 36 ft long painting (composed of eight canvases put together). A portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to charity.

In anticipation of the show, 2000 limited edition pieces are being hidden throughout the NYC streets and subway system until Fashion’s Night Out. For the lucky ones who find these pieces, they will have the opportunity to get them signed at the show.

The homie Damon over at Switchflip is presenting a dope show over in Venice for my Cali readers. Featured artists are David Zents and Scott Simon. If you’re in Los Angeles, be sure to check it out this Thursday and tell ‘em FreshNerd sent you.

Thursday August 19th 6pm-9pm

Music provided by SwitchFlip’s DjDameDigi

“Marsea Goldberg of New Image Art in Los Angeles will be visiting Mexico City this August as guest curator for “THE LOST ONES” collective show in FIFTY24MX Gallery.

New Image Art has been one of the key galleries of the underground art movement on the west coast for the past 15 years. Founder and director, Marsea Goldberg, and FIFTY24 have been responsible for launching many of the most name recognizable artists of the movement – and this collaboration of FIFTY24 and New Image in Mexico has resulted in a star-studded collective show featuring work by Tim Biskup, Gary Baseman, Shepard Fairey, Matt Furie, Richard Colman, Date Farmers, Neckface, Kime Buzelli, Judith Supine, Retna, Cleon Peterson, Herbert Baglione and Miss Bugs. With these artists spanning multiple genres comes a communal visual experience featuring one eyed monsters, masked heroes, vampire chicks, dear headed children, cannibals in bikinis, folkloric robots, flower eyed girls, and even cracked-out Muppets.

The opening reception to the show will occur on Friday, August 13th, 2010 at 6:00PM and will run until Saturday, October 16th.”