I’m just getting rolling on a new project for the 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica, California. It’s called Fine Art 626-394-3963 and the project is an invitation for you to call or email me to begin a conversation about what you want from artists and the institutions that exhibit art work.

For more info, call the above number, email fineart@merkelhess.net, or visit the project blog, fineart6263943963.blogspot.com.

The project is just getting started, and will be up through June 25, 2010. If you are in the Los Angeles area, please join me for the May 1 Art Night at 18th Street, or drop by during the week to check out the project room. The gallery hours are M-F, 11am—5:30pm.

Here’s a photo of what the signs look like around town: