How would you save the world? at Arkay Workshop

Superhero-themed art opening encourages participants to save earth (San Francisco, CA) It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a costumed crusader flying to the 'Actions Speak Louder Than Words' art opening. The collaborative project includes photography, limited edition perfumes and a large painting by the Women's Art Movement (W.A.M.). Arkay Workshop, located in the Mission district at 2869 24th Street (between Florida & Bryant) hosts the opening party on Friday, February 6, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The participating artists of W.A.M. will be disguised in superhero and/or villain couture for the festivities, and encourage attendees to dress in costume as well. W.A.M. will be rewarding costumes by handing out original super-hero and villain trading cards. Parents are invited to bring their children and everyone is welcome to participate in the show's theme of earthly salvation. 'Each of the W.A.M. women was asked whom they would become in order to save the world,' said Crystal Jacquez, the project Facilitator. 'We also examined our own darker sides and created villains to represent exactly what we combat.' The show's artworks and products will be on display and for sale at Arkay for the entire month of February. Striving to become a beacon of vibrant female art, W.A.M. is a collective of Bay Area artists working in a variety of media. W.A.M. offers members an organized support system — the people, resources, and motivation to inspire, direct and activate a shared creative vision. For more information on W.A.M., contact Marina Hudgens at wam.now@gmail.com or visit www.myspace.com/wamnow.