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Dynamic Duo : Scavenger Hunt, Subtext

Over the past couple years, the artwork, illustration, wheat pasting, and sticker bombing of Exist 1981 and Tocayo have flooded our city.  From restaurant interiors and galleries to street signs and back alleys, these two prolific artists have meshed their contrasting styles and continually teamed up whenever an opportunity arose.  On Friday, February 3rd Exist and Tocayo will debut their latest tag team effort, a comprehensive gallery show at Subtext in Little Italy.

The Dynamic Duo have been cranking on a ton of new work for this show, and to celebrate tomorrow night's opening we put together a city wide scavenger hunt with some pretty rad prizes. Here's the deal, we placed 5 cardboard posters around town, and if you track down one of these and bring it to Subtext Gallery tomorrow night you'll win a free t-shirt or screen print from the Dynamic Duo.

Only one per person, and you must cash in your golden ticket tomorrow night between 6-10pm at Subtext Gallery. Drop us a tweet or facebook post when/if you find one.  Happy hunting...

**Update** All five clues have been found. See you all at Subtext tomorrow!

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Luce Loft : A Meeting of the Minds

Sezio is proud to partner once again with Voice of San Diego on A Meeting of the Minds, their Pecha Kucha-style event which features 6 creative, San Diego-focused presentations. VoSD has lined up another eclectic group of speakers, highlighted by artist Mario Chacon whose topic will be the restoration of Chicano Park's famous murals.

Check out the full line up and RSVP for the free event here. A Meeting of the Minds is going down this Wednesday at Luce Loft. 7pm, all ages are welcome.

Poster by Chadwick Gantes.

So Say We All Best Of Show

So Say We All, the local arts non-profit is teaming up with Habitat House to present a collection of highlights from the last 3 years of their live literary showcases. This Sunday, each writer will perform a live reading of their essay and ten visual artists matched up with one of the writers will exhibit work inspired by each essay. Doors will open at 6pm and the readings will begin promptly at 7pm. Make sure to be on time as the living room will fill up quick. Donations will be accepted for So Say We All and while it’s not mandatory, they sure would appreciate it. For a full list of artists and writers click here.

Luce Loft : New Year's Eve Photos

We've finally recovered from our New Year's Eve bash at Luce Loft and our good buddy Tommy McAdams just dropped off a batch of great photos documenting the evening. Click through to Sezio's Facebook Page to view all of the photobooth and party pics. Here's to a great year!

San Diego Foundation : Creative Catalyst

A few months ago we reported on an individual artist grant offered by the San Diego Foundation. The Creative Catalyst Fund was created to fund up to 19 artists currently working in San Diego, focusing at the emerging level as a means to take selected artist's careers to a new level. We're thrilled to announce that longtime Sezio collaborators Wes Bruce and Joel P West have each been awarded a grant for 2012.

Each artist had to apply through an eligible non-profit within San Diego County. Wes Bruce will be sponsored by Lux Art Institute, and Joel will be working with Camarada, whose focus is to present classical and chamber music in new, engaging venues. Sound artist Margaret Noble was also selected and will be working with MCASD. The UT announced the full, 15 artist list yesterday.

We'll keep you posted throughout 2012 on their ambitious, year-long projects. For now, enjoy a previous collaboration between Joel and Wes.

Pictured above: Joel (left) and Wes in their mixed media and sound installation at Conspire in 2009. Photo by Alex Oat.

Video: A music video for Joel P West's band The Tree Ring, with art direction by Wes Bruce (2011). Video by Destin Cretton.