Arts & Entertainment - Nov. 3, 2009
Bardin paintings stir local art scene
Al Bardin has painted houses since the '80s, but it wasn't until last winter that he finally put brush to canvas. Since then, he has sold more than 60 "monster" paintings and will be among the featured artists at the return of MIAD's Open Canvas on Saturday, Nov. 21.
Tags: al bardin, bardin painting, open canvas, MIAD, monsters, ugly dolls, where the wild things are

Arts & Entertainment - April 2, 2004
"Open Canvas" splashes Art Bar's Sunday nights
In the spirit of the open mic and all things beautiful and temporary, Don Krause, owner of the new Riverwest lounge, Art Bar, recently unfurled "Open Canvas Night." Art Bar's grand opening is Sunday, April 4.
Tags: Art Bar, open canvas, Riverwest, Krause, painters