The Original Coaster Show is Back at Gallery 30 South!
Official Press Release by Matt Kennedy
“Prove then wrong” artwork by Twocatsandpossum participating in the 9th Gallery 30 South Coaster Art Show
Fresh 2023 information regarding Gallery 30 South and their upcoming coaster art show is now available.
They have recently moved to Las Vegas, NV, although the new location has yet to be announced. However, they have confirmed they will hold their 10th Annual Coaster Show in Las Vegas in September 2023.
This year, the 10th Annual Coaster Show will have a new format.
Unlike previous years, where the show was a juried exhibition, the gallery will accept submissions from all artists.
This is an excellent opportunity for emerging artists to showcase their artwork to a broader audience.
Besides the show, the gallery has also planned special events and activities to coincide with the Coaster Show. These events include artist talks, workshops, and a meet-and-greet with the artists.
I am thrilled to see the new and innovative coaster art featured at the 10th Annual Coaster Show in Las Vegas!
HUNDREDS OF PIECES IN EXHIBIT THAT HIGHLIGHTS DIVERSITY & THE DISABLED
GALLERY 30 SOUTH – PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
EXHIBITION OPEN SEPTEMBER 3 – 24, 2021
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 15, 2021
Gallery 30 South, the internationally renown gallery for ground-breaking art from emerging and established
contemporary artists and celebrities announces the return of the “The Original Coaster
Show.” Nine years ago, “The Coaster Show” became world famous for the sheer scope
of unique pieces of art by extraordinary artists, many who saw their careers explode
from the original show.
Combining the quirky, the vibrant and the storytelling aspects of
art, Gallery 30 South has set up an exhibit of hundreds of artful coasters displayed in a
storyboard fashion along the walls of the influential gallery.
Beer coasters (like those
you can find at your local bar or restaurant) have been transformed from a disposable,
functionary object into a canvas for one-of-a-kind pieces of art.
The show, founded by Gallery 30 South owner Matt Kennedy in 2013, features some of
the most exciting, young artists of our time.
The annual event gathers up to a thousand unique pieces of artwork by hundreds of individual artists, many who are now making their gallery debut. By placing their work alphabetically and side-by-side with
established artists the presentation gives guests the unique perspective that each piece
depicts. Guests can spend hours discovering the beauty of each petite piece. The
exhibit also gives anyone the opportunity to become an avid art collector given the
reasonable pricing on each piece while not compromising taste, integrity or lifestyle.
“The Original Coaster” show at Gallery 30 South received thousands of submissions
every year, but the jury accepted fewer this year than in any prior exhibition, making this
the most exclusive collection showcased thus far.
In addition, the annual show includes a significant number of works that highlight
diversity as well as exceptional works created by artists with disabilities.
From autism to limited mobility, these amazing artists have overcome physical and developmental
challenges to create a collection of soulful and inspiring works of art.
Subjects include cultural heritage, environmental activism, gender and orientation equality, mental health
awareness, and even the occasional political cartoon.
“It’s a lot of work to pull together, but this is my favorite show to curate each year,” says
director Matt Kennedy.
“Be You” artwork by Twocatsandpossum participating in the 9th Gallery 30 South Coaster Art Show
Taken as a whole, the exhibition is a single installation comprised of work by hundreds
of individuals in random collaboration. And with entry level pricing, anyone can acquire
one piece or full artist sets quite affordably and become a true patron of the arts.
The gallery walls are covered with these tiny, extraordinary and invariably unique art pieces,
so you can walk the show a hundred times and still see something new each time.
At its core, this show is the transformation of a lowbrow concept into an egalitarian ideal, which is that art really is everywhere.
The 9th Annual Coaster Show Exhibition
Gallery 30 South, 30 South Wilson Avenue, Pasadena CA 91106
Runs through September 24th, 2021
Hours: Mon - Fri, Noon – 6:00 p.m. or by Appointment
HERE IS THE LIST OF THIS YEAR”S JURY WINNERS:
Adnohia
AIZYAHT
Baub Alred
Doug Alvarez
Anthony Ausgang
Amie Baeza
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
Terri Berman
Michelle Bickford
Andrea Bogdan
Steven Bossler
Mike Boston
Barbie Brady
Tony Buhagiar
Sean Cabrera
Dario Calcines
Erika Chapman
Shino Charlson
Katherine Chiu
Jessica Chrysler
Teenah Clemente
Brookita Corazón
Kellie Cracker
Loren Dearborn
Thad DeVassie
Irene Dogmatic
Monica Drake
Matthew Dutton
Wyatt Eddy
Tawny Featherstone
Sheila Fein
Barbara Field
Jessica Fife
Barry Fitzgerald
Flavia
Michael Foley
Diana Franco
Michael Fursa
Juliana Gabriel
Wendy Gadzuk
Lauren Gardiner
Alexandra Giongco
Mark Gleason
Shelley Guertin
Christina Gusek
Conrad Haberland
Thalo Halo
Amelia Haru
Annette Hassell
Brian J Hoffman
Bev Hogue
Penelope Houston
Shirley Huang
Nadira Selen Jauregui
Jinx
Zara Kand
Karikatura
Yumiko Kayukawa
Mike Kearney
Sean Keeton
Chad Knapik
Kristin Leigh Koefoed
Christian Kolle
Hope Kroll
Heathos Kohos
Jeremy Labib
Lady Beaver
Danyelle Lakin
Adeline Lamarre
Jennifer Jean Lee
Thomas Leigh
Justine Lin
Nikki Longfish
Lmisty
Chelsea Lothringer
Machochick
Ileana Maza
Mark Melchior
Hannah Miethe
Suki MoonPie
Harry Morris
MsMeowtaKittyclaws
Hana Mulyati
Jessen Murillo
Michael Murphy
Mia Naranjo
Christina Narayan
nela2dtla
nela2dtla
Hadley Northrup
The Obanoth
Elena Øhlander
Daisuke Okamoto
Darlene Okita
David Palmer
Panik Collective
Dany Paragouteva
Melissa Parra-Morrow
Pleasant
Nate Pottker
Viviana Puecher
Jesse Quam
Quiralta
Svetla Radivoeva
Radmegan
Rebecca Richard
Dixie Rivera
Amy Row
Frau Sakra
Kira Saks
Jill Sans
Peter Saporito
Sherry Shay
Mike Silvestri
Jeannine Smart
S.A. Smith
Mable Song
Space Witch
Kandi Spindler
Josh Stebbins
Josh Stein
Doug Stern
Sarah Stone
Jeff Striddle
David Russell Talbott
Adam Tan
Renée Jessica Tan
David J Teter
Nora Thompson
Yuki Toy
Twocatsandpossum
Ariella Vaystukh
George Valdez
Stefanie Vega
Velvastein
Vezun
Glenn Waggner
Valerie Walsh
Jason Wasiak
Chris Waterman
Dennis Wells
Mary Alice White
Lyndell Dean Wolff
Marley Wright
Yume
Alex Yun