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You’re invited to a creative painting experience to help fundraise for teens and families served by One Step A La Vez. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you can unleash your inner artist while sipping on your favorite beverage. Whether you're a seasoned painter or a first-time artist, our step-by-step guidance will help you create a masterpiece to take home.
This year we are excited to feature local artist Gabriel Cárdenas who will lead a guided painting session.
This event is not just about art – it’s about giving back! All proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships, and drawings will benefit One Step A La Vez and support our innovative programs and services. By attending, you’ll not only have a blast with friends and family but also make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to combine creativity with compassion. Grab your paintbrush, raise your glass, and help us make a positive impact in our community!
Event Highlights:
- A variety of wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages to sip on
- All painting supplies provided
- Charcuterie & Hors D'oeuvres prepared by One Step Teens
- One Step Teens will showcase their art project
- Raffles and door prizes with exciting giveaways
Bring your creativity, bring your friends, and let's make a difference together!
Thank You Sponsors
Our Featured Artist
Gabriel Cárdenas
Gabriel Cárdenas holds a Master’s Degree from Cal State Northridge with an emphasis in Chicana/o Studies and Visual Art; and he received a B.A. in Sociology, Art and Education from UC Santa Barbara. He has taught in various settings including drawing and painting skills to Santa Paula youth aged 13-17 at the Cole Educational Center, part of the Santa Paula Museum; a grant-supported Urban Art Mural Course at UCSB; culturally sensitive arts and education lesson plans, taught through a Mesoamerican calendrical mythology and reality practice, to students of color in Oxnard via the Cabrillo Economic Development Corp; and visual art at the One Step a La Vez Evening Reporting Center (ERC) in Fillmore. He has led multiple mural installations in Santa Barbara with Santa Barbara Arts Alliance, and he led youth art classes focused on cultural knowledge activities and behavioral studies at the Boys and Girls Club in Carpinteria.
Gabriel has had numerous exhibits of his artwork, and he has painted over a half-dozen murals locally. One of his recent shows focused on campesina/o working and living conditions in Fillmore. He presented a slideshow of artwork and literature and included his research on living and working conditions of field workers.