Sanrio 50th Anniversary Artist Line Up! Sneak Peaks! Nerd Party!

Next week, November 12th, is the opening of the BIG Sanrio 50th Anniversary Celebration: Small Gift! JapanLA is curating the Art Show, with 50 Artists in the show, including 11 installation areas. I can finally release the list of artists participating in the show, along with some preview pics of some of the amazing art that will be for sale at the show!

Take a look at Eric Joyner's painting, "Hello Topiary." This is my dream back yard, including the robot gardner.

 

All the art is for sale, and yes, there will be prints for sale too! If you missed the Hello Kitty event last year, don't miss the Sanrio event this year, celebrating all your favorite characters including Hello Kitty, Little Twin Stars, Badtz Maru, and more!

Misha's "Last Supper" Painting

 

There are so many events within this event. So, here are some answers:

What is Small Gift?

Small Gift Los Angeles is a 10 day carnival-style event open to the public Friday, November 12 – Sunday, November 21 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Small Gift Miami is the East Coast anchor event and will take place December 2 - 5, during Art Basel.

What does "Small Gift" mean?

It's Sanrio's motto: "Small Gift, Big Smile."

Joe Ledbetter's "Carpool" Painting

 

What will the exhibition be like?

Small Gift Los Angeles will have a nostalgic fair/midway theme and offer fans of all ages a chance to immerse themselves in the whimsical world of Sanrio. Interactive games and rides, art exhibit and installations, product retrospective, pop-up shop, food trucks, dress-up photo booths, character appearances, workshops and special theme days combine to make this event a one-of-a kind experience. Entry to the venue is free of charge and tickets for games and activities will be available for purchase.

Nouar's "Hello Chicken Dinner"

 

Will there be food there?

YES!!! A Food Extravaganza! Food Trucks, including The Grilled Cheese Truck! Beard Papa's special "Hello Kitty Flavor" Cream Puffs! Yogurtland with special Sanrio flavors & toppings!

Buff Monster

 

There is a Sanrio Pop-Up Shop! With lots of cute 50th Anniversary goodies to buy!

 

There is so much going on! You can check out the schedule of events HERE

Here is a summary of what is happening:
Friday, Nov 12th: Small Gift Los Angeles: Officially Open to the Public, 10am - 10pm

Saturday, Nov 13th: Fan Appreciation Day 10am - 7:30pm

I Heart Nerds Party: 8:30pm - 11:30pm, Tickets Required, $15 each. Purchase tickets at: Brown Paper Tickets

The party is sponsored by Loungefly & Sanrio, and Bubble Punch is helping with the party! There will be free limited edition nerd glasses and more given away at the event!

 

 

Kozyndan "Fishy Greetings"

 

 

Sunday, Nov 14th: Happy Anniversary Sanrio Event, 10am - 10pm

Monday, Nov 15th - Nov 18th, Exhibition Open 11am - 9pm

Friday, Nov 19th, Exhibition Open 11am - 10pm

Saturday, Nov 20th: Sanrio Celebrates Art Day 10am - 7:30pm (JapanLA is helping with this day, so stay tuned for more info on this!)

Retro 80's Prom: 8:30pm - 11:30pm (Tickets Required)

Sunday, Nov 21: Last Day of Small Gift Exhibiton, 10am - 10pm

There is A LOT going on! More than I can mention on this blog.

And, finally, the list of the artists in the Sanrio Small Gift Art Show!

64 Colors
Adam Ansell
Amy Sol
Anna Chambers
Apak
Audrey Kawasaki
Bei Badgirl
Brandi Milne
Buff Monster
Camilla d'Errico
Crowded Teeth
Dan Goodsell
Deph
Eric Joyner
Gary Baseman
Gary Taxali
Jason Mecier
Jeremiah Ketner
Jesse LeDoux
Joe Ledbetter
Joel "Krook" Raul
Junko Mizuno
KANO
kozyndan
Kukula
Lola
Luke Chueh
MAD
Mari Inukai
Mark Bodnar
Martin Hsu
Misha
Miss Kika
Natalia Fabia
Naoshi
Neivz
Noferin
Norma Christmas
Nouar
Paul Frank
Peekaboo Monster
Pete Wentz
Plasticgod
Samuel Lowder
Scott Campbell
Sharktoof
Simone Legno
Terry Hoff
Tim Diet
Travis Louie
Twinkie Chan

Installations by: 64 Colors
Anna Chambers
Buff Monster
Crowded Teeth
Dan Goodsell
Joe Ledbetter
Neivz
PeekabooMonster
Plasticgod
Sharktoof
Tim Diet

JapanLA is handling the art sales. If you are interested in buying art, we have a phone number just for art inquiries. You can reach us at: (323)708-5445 or email us at: info@japanla.com

If you are interested in prints, please email us.

Hope you can make it to the event! Art Show, Parties, Sanrio Game Booths with Sanrio Prizes, Food, Fun, & More! This is more awesome than I can explain. Your head is going to explode when you see what we have planned for you!

And, yes, JapanLA will be open during normal business hours during this time!

See you soon!

Jamie