Maui Hands Santa Monica Art Gallery to Host Coco Hayward Art Show July 8th and 9th

Maui Hands Gallery - July Artist Show featuring watercolorist Coco Hayward Friday, July 8 -- 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, July 9 -- 6 to 8 p.m. Wine and delicious appetizers will be served.

Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) July 7, 2005 -- Maui Hands, the distinctive Hawaiian art gallery and artisans boutique with four locations on the island of Maui, opened its first mainland gallery in the beachside community of Santa Monica this spring.

The gallerys festive summer/fall events include; Evenings of Aloha Spirit every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.; Hawaiian music; Cultural events; and, Hawaiian artists shows.

Maui Hands Gallery - July Artist Show
featuring watercolorist Coco Hayward
Friday, July 8 -- 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, July 9 -- 6 to 8 p.m.
Wine and delicious appetizers will be served

Artists Info:
Coco Hayward -- Coco, is a self-taught water colorist, Her first watercolor was sold off the wall in less than 24 hours and she has become one of Hawaiis premiere artists. Her brilliant portraits of nature with vibrant, fluid colors are alive with energy and evoke a crisp style and detailed realism that is balanced by expressive brush strokes. Her exotic subject matter has a pleasing innocence. Cocos works of art are serene, timeless and can be universally enjoyed.

Maui Hands Gallery
In Hawaii, Maui Hands is considered the best venue for local artwork, representing more than 275 fine artists, jewelers, woodworkers and sculptors, all 100% local to the state of Hawaii. Each gallery showcases an exceptional range of fine art and home furnishings including local hardwood furniture, kitchen and bath accessories, garden art and Hawaiian gifts in mediums such as glass, ceramic, watercolor, oil paint, gold, silk and metal.

Maui Hands Santa Monica is located at 1431 Ocean Avenue, Suite A, and is open Tuesday through Sunday. Phone 310-394-1314, or Toll Free at 1-800-720-1314, For more information visit www.mauihands.com

Additional Maui Hands Gallery Information:
Maui Hands, which began a tradition of representing Hawaiis fine artists, artisans, and jewelers in 1992, and currently has four extraordinary art galleries on Maui, has opened doors of their first mainland Hawaiian art gallery and artisans boutique on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica on April 21st, 2005. Maui Hands was born of a desire to work with good people while being surrounded by beauty. Dreams do come true.," states Panna Speas, Maui Hands founder and owner.

Maui Hands, is considered to be the best venue in Hawaii for local artwork, and currently represents over 275+ fine artists, artisans, jewelers, woodworkers, glassblowers, potters, and sculptors, all 100% local to the state of Hawaii. Maui Hands hosts a spectacular showcase of fine art and home furnishings including garden art, carpets, lamps, local hardwood furniture, kitchen and bath accessories in glass, basketry, and pottery and distinctive Hawaiian gifts.

The galleries atmosphere is set by the abundant range of creative work. Currently there are close to 10,000 original pieces as well as a large selection of reproductions displayed at the four Maui locations in Makawao, Paia, Lahaina and Kaanapalis Hyatt Regency.

The first mainland Maui Hands in Santa Monica, opened by Los Angeles residents Rob and Lina Kerr in April 2005, is the largest gallery to date. This sea view gallery on Ocean Avenue covers over 2,000+ sq. ft. We are very proud to be the first mainland location, and invite everyone to visit us at our beautiful new Hawaiian art gallery." expressed Rob Kerr, at his Maui Hands Santa Monica gallery.

Santa Monicas Maui Hands will see the addition of several noted artists fully represented now by galleries in Hawaii, but not on the mainland. Unlike most galleries, Maui Hands represents a vast range of mediums including glass, wood, ceramic, oil watercolor, mixed media, silver, gold, nature, silk and metal.

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