WHAT A group art exhibition showcasing the work of Art Center College of Design (ACCD) illustration alumni and benefiting the Mini Lai Scholarship Fund. 100% of the proceeds of the artwork sales will go toward the fund, helping ACCD illustration students continue their studies, graduate from school, inspire their work, and build their careers. The show will feature high-quality, affordable artwork, priced at no more than $300. Light refreshments will be served. Gourmet food trucks will also be serving food outside of the show. A percentage of the proceeds of their sales will go toward the fund. Music will be provided by a DJ. WHEN One night only. Saturday, October 23, 2010, 8:00-11:00 p.m. WHERE Art Center College of Design – South Campus Gallery 950 South Raymond Avenue Pasadena, CA 91105

“The Mini Show” art show will raise money for the Mini Lai Scholarship fund, given out once a year to an Art Center Illustration student with financial hardship. Most of you may know Mini Lai, a wonderful friend who went through the Illustration program with many of us. For those of you that were not blessed to know Mini, this is a great opportunity to give back to your alma mater and help ACCD illustration students continue their studies. We’re going to promote the show as a big event with art, food, and music in a very cool venue. Toyota has already sign on to sponsor the show and we are going to approach other corporations and local busnesses to help as well. It should be a fun night! We would like you to be involved in this art show. Go to www.minilai.com to learn more about the fund and the show. 1. We are inviting you and any of your Illustration alumni friends to donate art pieces for the show, as many as you like. 2. The artwork will be collected between now and September 25th. We need to collect artwork early for promotional purposes (exception will be made for artists creating art for the show). 3. Artwork can be existing or new, but must be ready to hang. The goal of the show is to offer affordably-priced art, from about $80 to $300. The art piece should have a value within this price range. 100% of the sale would go towards the fund (Your donation of artwork is tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor). This would be a great way to be a part of a group art show without doing too much work, get some publicity for yourselves, while giving to a good cause! For details on the submission process visit the Upcoming Events page at http://minilai.com/upcoming.html If you are interested let me know ASAP so I can determine an initial count of participating artists, and find out if we need to open the submission call to other alumni. Spread the word and thanks, Brian Damitz