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ABOUT "LOCAL COLOR":
Two award-winning artists, renowned Hollywood writer/director and painter George Gallo (Midnight Run/Bad Boys) and nationally recognized American painter Don Sahli are honored to support the Vilar Performing Arts Center and the 23rd Annual Beaver Creek Art Festival with four days of painting and special events surrounding a benefit screening of Gallo’s critically acclaimed film, "Local Color," at the Vilar Center Saturday, July 31. All box office proceeds will fund on-going programming at the non-profit Vilar Performing Arts Center.
"Local Color" - inspired by George Gallo’s own true story of apprenticeship as a young artist - is a compelling film that is opening the eyes and hearts of yet another new generation to the value of mentorship and the joy of seeing the beauty in life. Oscar nominees Armin Mueller-Stahl (Shine), Charles Durning (To Be or Not to Be/The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas) and Diana Scarwid (Inside Moves) are teamed with a talent-rich cast that includes Trevor Morgan (ER, The Sixth Sense), Samantha Mathis, plus veterans Ray Liotta and Ron Perlman.
ABOUT LEGACY OF THE RUSSIAN MASTERS:
A Tale of Two Artists: George Gallo, Don Sahli …and their search for Local Color.
Gallo and Sahli will explore the three hundred year old connection between legendary Russian masters and today’s resurgent American representational/impressionist art movement, spending Art Festival week painting at outdoor locations around Vail and Beaver Creek.
The Osprey at Beaver Creek “Legacy of the Russian Masters Paint-Off” will be held Friday, July 30, 4-7pm at Beaver Creek Fine Art Gallery. Gallo and Sahli will work side-by-side, while gallery owner Jim Tylich moderates with informative explanations of each artist’s technique. Enjoy appetizers from the Osprey's Chef Michael Wilganowski.
FILM SCREENING: Saturday, July 31 at the Vilar Center
6pm: VPAC doors and lower lobby bar will open for an evening of events celebrating Local Color and the Legacy of the Russian Masters.
6:15-6:45pm: INSIDE THE HOLLYWOOD MACHINE
Local Color Producer Jimmy Evangelatos will take questions and explain the current state of the movie industry. Film students, teachers and other interested ticketholders are invited to engage in this lively discussion about the inner-workings of the film business.
7pm: Presentation of Local Color by George Gallo with special guest Don Sahli. Before the introduction of Local Color by George Gallo, theatergoers will be treated to a special video short: "LEGACY OF THE RUSSIAN MASTERS". Gallo and Sahli will then share more with the audience on their remarkably similar paths as students of two great Russian artists, George Cherepov and Sergei Bongart, along with thoughts on the importance of representational art in the world today.
POST FILM:
Inspiration and education continues during The Osprey at Beaver Creek “Legacy of the Russian Masters” Backstage Reception and Private Premier Exhibition Saturday, July 31. Immediately after the screening of Local Color, Jim Tylich will unveil an entire collection of large Russian works at the Vilar Performing Arts Center. Many of these major Soviet Era and contemporary masterpieces, previously displayed only in museums, have never been seen outside of Russia. In an informal discussion, Tylich will share with attendees a comprehensive overview on the skill, schooling and distinct technique of these Russian masters that has so impacted today’s art world. Tickets for this exclusive separate event are available thru the Vilar Performing Arts Center Box office and include VIP admission with preferred seating for the screening of Local Color, appetizers by the Osprey’s Chef Michael Wilganowski with wine and other refreshments during Jim Tylich’s presentation, plus the Columbine Bakery champagne/dessert dialogue with American painter Don Sahli.
All are invited to The Osprey at Beaver Creek “Legacy of the Russian Masters Brushstroke Brunch”, Sunday, August 1, 10am-12noon at Beaver Creek Fine Art Gallery, featuring samplings from the Columbine Bakery and Chef Michael Wilganowski of the Osprey. On display will be the finished artworks by Don Sahli and George Gallo from their work on location as well as Friday night’s “Legacy of the Russian Masters Paint-off”. The paintings of many other master Russian impressionists will also be shown, illustrating the historic influence that has spanned generations of artists worldwide. During this time gallery owner Jim Tylich, Don Sahli and Local Color Producer Jimmy Evangelatos will answer questions and further discuss art, the legacy of the Russian masters and the movie Local Color.
LEGACY OF THE RUSSIAN MASTERS LODGING PACKAGE:
A special event at The Osprey at Beaver Creek including:
An enlightening dialogue with American painter Don Sahli discussing his journey as an artist and his painting philosophy, 2 VIP tickets to the Vilar Center Legacy of the Russian Masters movie "Local Color” plus passes to the Backstage Reception and Russian Masterworks Premier Exhibition with Don Sahli.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Russian Masters Lodging Package.
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