About Us

“Totally Artistic” represents the “Visual Arts ”

We are a membership based 501(c)(3) non-profit (pending) organization dedicated to serving and promoting the artistic well being and business success of our members. Our members can realize maximum value by becoming active participants through numerous marketing, networking and educational activities. Our events provide a forum for gathering information, exchanging business cards, and contacts for established and aspiring artists. Future goals include: An Art Walk, outdoor Fine Art Exhibitions, TA News Magazine, Totally Artistic Awards, 3-D Cyber Gallery, Cable television show and expansion to multiple Gallery locations with a rotating system that will allow our artist members to display and sell their art from one Gallery location to another.

MISSION STATEMENT

GOVERNING BODY

Board of Directors:
Shane
Laura Whitefield
Cavon Shane
Don Sweeney
Preston Craig

Advisory Board:

The Advisory Board consists of business professionals from Various backgrounds which collectively bring a diverse and Unique perspective to Totally Artistic. The overall duty of the Advisory Board is to analyze data, advise, implement and in general, guide the direction of the company.

Advisory Board / Founding Members:

Kathleen Sterling...................Publisher Warner Center News
Larry Carroll..................... TV/Radio Personality
Vincent Leinen......................Consultant- Marketing/Sales
Dr. Glen Le Tourneau, M.D.........OBGYN
Robert Austin........................Marketing Manager
Don Sweeney.......................Operations Manager VCC
Allen Erlich.........................Pierce College Foundation - President
Glenda Patton.......................Secretary – Valley Cultural Center
Laura Whitefield Esq..............House Counsel
Shane.................................Sculptor “Art of Anatomy”
D.S. Ullman

Artist Board:

The Artists Board is made up of local artists from different fields of the “Fine Arts”. This Board is the selection committee, responsible for choosing which artists earn the opportunity to exhibit at any of the Totally Artistic, gallery locations.

Artist Board Members:

Shane................................ Art of Anatomy
Doug La Marche.....................Multi Media Artist
Richard De Marrs...................Stained Glass
Preston Craig......................Living Finishes
Tom Pergola........................Artist/Art Promoter
Randall Williams...................Portraits, Paintings and Murals
D.S. Ullman

TOTALLY ARTISTIC AWARDS SHOW
Board of Governors:

The Board of Governors will be responsible for the pre selection process, to narrow the field of artist submissions to the group of finalists in each category. To include: one member from each art category, and artists, sculptors, art critics, and consultants.

FOUNDING SPONSORS

Valley News Group
A Rental Connection
Law Offices of Laura Whitefield

SUPPORTERS

Diversified Entertainment Group
Gatsby Festival

MAJOR FEATURES

TOTALLY ARTISTIC AWARDS SHOW:
Each fall season, we will be honoring the “Artists of the Year” in all categories of the Visual Arts. Our intent is to become the definitive Awards Show for the visual arts on a global scale. Our first award show is scheduled for 2010. We anticipate that this event will be broadcast live from the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, California. Our Totally Artistic logo will become the statuette award. This event will feature live art and cultural demonstrations along with a catered dinner. The SRO – Band (17 piece jazz band) will perform live. Also featuring “PERFOMANCE ART” by World Famous Artist, Andre Miripolsky.

COFFEE TABLE BOOK - Hardbound:
This book is the follow up to our Awards Show; we believe this book will be one of the greatest incentives for artists to become members. This classy, upscale, coffee table quality book serves to immortalize our Artists and will include all of our Artist Finalists and Award Winners. This book will also feature our Sponsors, Supporters and Advertisers.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Published annually and distributed to the artistic community. Each member receives two complimentary listings alphabetically by Artist/Company Name and, by type of “Fine Art” category. This directory may be incorporated into our coffee table book.

SILENT AUCTION/ FUND RAISING EVENT
To be held in conjunction with the Totally Artistic Awards Show

TOTALLY ARTISTIC TM News Magazine – AKA “TA NEWS”
Quarterly news magazine: Reporting on Artists, and Events in the Spotlight!
New member’s artist bios and photos. These issues will be available in soft copy, and on-line version.

FUTURE FEATURES:

Internet: This feature is very important to the long term success of “Totally Artistic”, as it creates an extremely profitable revenue stream by providing the Artist/Member, the ability to exhibit in our Real-World, brick and mortar environments and simultaneously in our Three-Dimensional Cyber Gallery, thus allowing any Fine Art Artist (from around the globe) the ability to exhibit in our three dimensional on-line site: www.totallyartistic.org

ART WALK:
Our plan is to build an Art Walk in Warner Center to display large format sculptures for display and sale. Possibly in conjunction with Douglas Emmett and or Westfield Shopping Plaza. Note: There is no definitive art walk in the city of LA

SPONSOR RECOGNITION LUNCHEON:
This luncheon offers our membership an opportunity to recognize our Sponsors, Supporters and Volunteers for their dedicated commitment to the Continued success of “Totally Artistic”.

GALLERY TOURS:
These tours are conducted four times per year for school children and senior citizens. These special tours are on Sundays, (mostly during spring and summer seasons), these guided tours will include a complete tour of the gallery, which includes a personal introduction of all featured artists, and may include picnic lunch.

MADRID DAY:
Held at the Madrid Theater, open to our total membership including Family and friends. This event is intended to enrich our membership through exposure to theatrical arts.

ANNUAL 4TH of JULY PICNIC:
In support of “The Valley Cultural Center” and its Concerts in the Park Series” Totally Artistic”, its members, and their families can enjoy a day of Fun, frolic, music and a Spectacular Fireworks display at: Warner Center Park, Woodland Hills. Featuring: Don Sweeney, and his (17 piece) SRO Big Jazz Band. The official band of Totally Artistic.

SUMMER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:
Picnic for all Gallery members, families and friends to be held at a Valley Cultural Center - Summer Concerts in the Park.

CURRENT AND FUTURE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Include:

• Professional Staff
• Artist Name Tag
• Bookmarks
• News Magazine
• Coffee Table Book
• Identification Plaque
• Window Decal
• Totally Artistic Lapel Pin
• Annual Directory with two listings
• Monthly News Letter
• Mini web-site or link to our existing site (upgrades available at additional expense)
• Credit card processing available for member’s art sales
• Board room available through advanced reservation
• Membership card - member discounts on services from approved vendors, i.e. art supplies, local restaurants, lawyers, doctors, insurance, limo service etc.

• Seminars, work shops and special events
• Advertising in directory, news letter and web-site development
• Private voice-mail available. Personal mail boxes also available.

CURRENT AND FUTURE MEMBER SERVICES

Full-Time Professional Staff: Our dedicated staff works on representing the needs and services of our diverse membership. The Staff works for you by coordinating all monthly, quarterly, and annual networking events, functions and services.

Business News Letter: Published monthly: This on-line business newsletter keeps members informed about what’s going on at Totally Artistic. It introduces new members, and includes a “Members in the News” section. Members can advertise their services through on-line advertising in our web-site.

Marketing Identification: Each member receives a plaque and a window decal for display at his or her studio. An imprinted membership card, allows members to receive discounts by showing their card at locally, approved vendors.

Business Referrals: We only refer our members to inquiring individuals and businesses. We’ll direct business to you through our networking events.

Education and Scholarships: Totally Artistic sponsor’s education and training workshops for artists. An annual scholarship award dinner will be held each spring to recognize special talented artists, in their respective Mediums.

Monthly Events: Each month Totally Artistic arranges a business luncheon and a networking mixer. These events offer an opportunity to meet other members and guests, give and receive referrals, and introduce yourself and your “Fine Art” to others.

Forums and Seminars: Totally Artistic will present programs designed to promote educate and build business members through demonstrations and lectures.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

Grand Sponsor
Grand Sponsorship Benefits are All Inclusive!

Art Gallery:
On a quarterly basis we will hang art at your location (one). All art will be original fine art by TOTALLY ARTISTIC members only. The featured art will be, by the same artists which are featured at the Warner Center Marriott. The installation will include price tags and all art will be for sale.

Grand Sponsor Logo will be included on all printed forums:
Totally Artistic Awards Show - your logo displayed prominently on:
Event Banners
Event Easel Signs
Awards Program - Full Page Ad
Coffee Table Book – Full page Ad
Quarterly News Magazine - “Totally Artistic” - Full page Ad
Monthly on-line News Magazine - logo display
Totally Artistic Web-Site - logo display on our home page
Invitations - Logo display
Bookmarks (refer to sample) your company handout

Additional Benefits:
Identification Plaque
Lapel Pin
“Grand Sponsor” Name Badge(s)
Window Decal

REVENUE STREAMS

• Hosting
• Site development, design, and production

• News Letter
• Directory
• Hardcover Glossy Book
• TOTALLY ARTISTIC TM Monthly News Magazine

• Grand............$10,000.00
• Platinum.........$5000.00
• Gold.............$2500.00
• Silver...........$1000.00
• Bronze...........$500.00
• VIP...............$100.00
• Supporter.... $50.00
• Contributor...$20.00

• Children / Adults

“Meet and Greet” with the Artists

Artist Appreciations Awards Dinner at the Marriott
Silent and Live Auction / Fund Raising Event
Sponsor Recognition Luncheon
Madrid Day

Totally Artistic™
5309 Comercio Way
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Office: (818) 888-2501
Fax: (818) 888-7071
Cell: (818) 219-7355