by Kevin Freitas / Video by Michele Guieu


Time flies when you're having fun they say, so I must be having a lot because its been six months since the last Art Tapout came to town - it seems like yesterday. I want to thank David White, owner/director of Agitprop Gallery in North Park, for having initiated the second round of Art Tapouts and the artists who graciously participated. I want to thank everyone who came as well, there were several new faces attending and a renewed interest in bringing a dialogue about art and artists to what they create. The idea is simple: one critic and several artists go head to head in a metaphorical cage fight and discussion about art "LIVE" which is then opened up eventually for questions, comments and insights from the public. I'm consistently surprised by the interest and passionate voices the public brings to these events, proving once again that art is important to everyone's life.

Below you'll find several video's taken of the Tapout by Michele Guieu, one of this year's San Diego Art Prize emerging artist nominees. Finally, keep an eye out for Art Tapout events coming soon to a gallery near you!