Maui Hands, a new Hawaiian art gallery on Ocean Avenue, will feature the handcrafted gourd art of Rachel Hope Sarasohn for its August artist show. Sarasohn will demonstrate how she creates her gourd art during her two-day visit.
The show will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m. Hawaiian–style refreshments will be served.
The Santa Monica gallery’s summer/fall events also include: “Evenings of Aloha Spirit” every Friday and Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Hawaiian music and cultural events.
Maui Hands founder and owner, Panna Speas, who currently has four art galleries on Maui, began a tradition of representing Hawaii’s fine artists, artisans, and jewelers in 1992. This 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.
Maui Hands is located at 1431 Ocean Avenue, suite A. Garden party to raise cash for seniors’ pets
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 11, 2005. Read the original PDF.