The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) has announced a series of upcoming community events, including a showcase of South Pasadena High School student artwork, the local premiere of Italian Wannabe, and the return of its popular Holiday Art Market.
The events will highlight local artistic talent, celebrate a familiar South Pasadena community figure and provide opportunities for residents to support artists during the holiday season.
South Pasadena High School Senior Art Showcase
SPARC will present the SPHS Senior Art Showcase, featuring works by students in South Pasadena High School’s Art Portfolio Development program.
An opening reception is scheduled for November 13 from 6 to 8 p.m., giving visitors an opportunity to view artwork created by the participating students.
The showcase celebrates the creativity and artistic development of South Pasadena’s young artists.
‘Italian Wannabe’ Celebrates South Pasadena’s Bill Disselhorst
SPARC will also host The Art of Community: The South Pasadena Premiere of Italian Wannabe, a series of events celebrating Bill Disselhorst of Fiore Market Cafe.
The celebration begins Friday, November 13, with an opening reception and meet-and-greet featuring Disselhorst and film director Stevel Dabal at the SPARC Centre Gallery from 6 to 8 p.m.
On Saturday, November 14, an Italian Wannabe Immersive Family-Style Lunch and Premiere Screening will take place at Visionarium Live Italian from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Proceeds from ticket purchases for the special event will support the film and a free community screening.
Tickets are available through the event ticket link.
The celebration concludes Monday, November 16, with a free community screening of Italian Wannabe at the South Pasadena High School Auditorium.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., followed by the screening at 7 p.m. No tickets are required, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Additional details are available on SPARC’s The Art of Community event page.
SPARC Holiday Art Market Returns in December
SPARC’s popular Holiday Art Market will return this December, offering residents an opportunity to shop for unique gifts while supporting local artists.
The market will feature works by several participating artists, including:
- Shauneen Bell
- Anna Berlly
- Gillian Gough
- Kim Lesak
- Karen Steen
Additional participating artists will be announced.
The Holiday Art Market offers shoppers an opportunity to discover locally created artwork and gifts during the holiday season.
Further details, including specific dates and hours for the December market, have not yet been provided.
For more information about SPARC and its upcoming arts programming, visit the South Pasadena Arts Council website.
