Phantom Galleries LA -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Phantom Galleries LA is proud to present:

Emergence Enchanted

Long Beach 2009

Curated by Stephanie Allespach and Krista Chael

Emergence Enchanted takes place February 1 – February 28, 2009

Coinciding with the TED and BIL Conferences.

Opening reception February 6th, 6pm-10pm Open times during TED and BIL, Feb. 3rd-5th 10pm-8pm, 6th 10-10pm & 7th-8th 10-8pm.

Pedestrian Viewing 24/7, Galleries open by appointment. allespach@earthlink.net

Performances by Cloud Eye Control, Anna Oxygen & Miwa Matreyek February 6th 8:30-10pm

Location:

Phantom Galleries LA Long Beach at the Pike at Rainbow Harbor 45 Aquarium Way, 24 Aquarium Way, Long Beach 90802

http://www.thepikeatlongbeach.com/parkingmap/index.php

Emergence Enchanted is an international art show for contemporary works, and will be Long Beach’s cultural and social highlight coinciding with this years TED convention. The exhibition recognizes the bridge between the arts and sciences and this unique opportunity for inspiring dialogue. Work by 20 cutting edge artists, of established and emerging stars, will be contained within the spaces of The Pike. The exhibition includes the highest-quality paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, and video.

This celebrated exhibition combines a selection of top artworks with an exciting program of special performances. Exhibition sites are located within The Pike, the waterfront entertainment district between Shoreline Drive and Pine Avenue in Long Beach's beautiful downtown district. The Pike is across the street from the Long Beach Convention Center and within walking distance to Rainbow Harbor.

A tour de force, Emergence Enchanted will be a vital source for art, science and technology lovers, allowing them to discover new developments in contemporary art.

Emergence Enchanted Artists – Lita Albuquerque, Stephanie Allespach, Naomi Buckley, Krista Chael, Cloud Eye Control, Ben Dean, Fallen Fruit, Anne Hars, Micol Hebron, Parichard Holm & Ryan Zufryden, Daniel Marlos, Miwa Matreyek, Molly Millar, Tricia Lawless Murray, Anna Oxygen, Nora Jean Peterson, Nancy Popp, Semiconductor, Elizabeth Tremente

Media Contact: Stephanie Allespach allespach@earthlink.net

Partners

"The Long Beach Redevelopment Agency is proud to partner with Phantom Galleries LA, not only to revive empty storefronts along our major corridors, but also to showcase the arts and build a sense of community and culture in our Downtown," said Craig Beck, Executive Director of the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency.  LongBeachRDA.org

Special Thank you To the Pike at Rainbow Harbor

About Phantom Galleries LA

Phantom Galleries LA is a Los Angeles County based organization that transforms properties in transition into 24/7 public art galleries. Each installation is a unique relationship between the participating Artist, Curator, and Property Owner.  Exhibits are curated by local Arts Organizations, Galleries, Independent Curators, and Artists. www.PhantomGalleriesLA.com