April 19 2008 | 9PM-MIDNIGHT
Action Figure | 3000 Cesar Chevez, Austin TX 78702

Live model painting for AIDS benefit.

ArtErotica, the art show the Austin Chronicle dubbed 'Sexiest Nonprofit Fundraiser' is back! The Octopus Club's over-the-top art auction cleverly links fun and human sexuality to HIV awareness and the perpetual support of the local AIDS community. Filled with titillating images, witty characters and outrageous entertainment, ArtErotica 2008 is not to be missed!

Tickets $35 in advance/$50 at door.

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April 18 2008 | 7-11PM
Austin Figurative Gallery | 1301 E 4th Street @ Navasota, Austin TX 78702

Mixed media and acrylic painting, based on a Japanese ghost story and an alleged murder, respectively.

Over 30 artists display works in different mediums, with live music performances by Luna Tart and Songs Against Sex.

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April 12 2008 | 7-10PM
Art Alliance | Cesar Chevez @ Austin City Hall, Austin TX

Live fashion model painting in acrylic with members of the Austin Figurative Gallery.

$65 admission includes wine tasting, food from some of Austin's best restaurants, 220+ juried art vendors, and live entertainment by Del Castillo and DJ Impact.

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April 05 2008 | 7-11PM
Austin Figurative Gallery | 408 Navasota @ 4th, Austin TX 78702

Michael Abelman, Beverly Adams, Chris Chappell, Christina Coupal, Donna Crosby, Kim Edge, Jessica Erickson, Linda Heather, Sandra Jackson, Dave Kucko, Laura Maltz, Matchi, Connie Miller, Laura Moliter, David Ohlerking, Camille Olsen, Kate Payne, Liz Penniman, Leslie Pierce, snarko!, Brad Jason Stovall, Terri Thomas will mangle, dismember, and discombobulate figures in paintings for this show. No dolphins will be harmed in the process.

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