TOM  OF  FINLAND  FOUNDATION presents the:  17th Annual West Hollywood — Los Angeles EROTIC ART FAIR WEEKEND Over A Quarter Century Of Dedication To Protecting, Preserving And Promoting Erotic Art

XAVIER GICQUEL (French, 1965- ) Pin-up Tom of Finland, 2008

 

Artists Reception Friday Evening
Art Fair on Saturday & Sunday

SAMPLES OF ART FROM THE ARTISTS ATTENDING
Popular favorites and up-and-cummers

Don't hide whatcha got! Share all that you have!
ARTIST RESERVATIONS ARE OPEN
Deadline Approaching

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Free admission, discounts and more.

Strap on your happy-hats, because the BIGGEST, best Tom of Finland Erotic Art Fair Weekend is coming your way on the 28th, 29th and 30th of September, 2012, and this year we are putting the EROTIC back into the Weekend.

Artists from Around the World:
Sculpture, Photography, Paintings, Sketches, Digital Renderings and more.
Male & Female works of art on display and for sale.
American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Discover credit cards will be accepted.

Artist Reception Friday!

The WHLA EAFW kicks off with a public reception for artists, collectors and all who enjoy art. ToFF will have many new works from its Permanent Collection on exhibit throughout the House for this opening. It is also an opportunity to visit Tom’s attic studio along with the rest of the three floors of this early 20th century residence / museum.

Life Drawing and Photography!

Life Drawing and Photography each afternoon. Different models both days! Bring your art materials or just enjoy viewing the human form — no additional charge. So bring along your art materials or camera and sharpen your skills.

Tom of Finland: Life and Work of a Gay Hero

The American launch of the new anthology, Tom of Finland: Life and Work of a Gay Hero, will take place at the West Hollywood – Los Angeles Erotic Art Fair Weekend.

The book chronicles Tom’s life with never-before seen photographs from his childhood and features some of Tom’s rare works and quite a few images long-believed to be missing or lost.

Patrons may purchase a copy and the authors, F.Valentine Hooven, III, Durk Dehner and S.R. Sharp, will be there both days to discuss and personally autograph the book.

Your Host: "Pete Finland"

ToFF Advisory Board Member, Pete Karjalainen, is a man of the world. He represents us in every corner of the globe.

Of course he has scheduled his travels so he can be part of our Fair!


 

Enjoy West Hollywood!

Enjoy West Hollywood and all it has to offer — including host hotels, special discounts, bars and clubs, and tips on getting the most out of L.A.! An Official Sponsor of the Erotic Art Fair Weekend. Click on the logo to the left to discover West Hollywood!

 

Symposiums Both Days: 3:00 - 4:00 PM!

Topics and panelists to be announced.

Spinning the tunes: DJ RocketManLA, with over 90,000 songs!

Rod also keeps the tunes spinning at our monthly drawing workshops

Beer and Wine Service!

This year we expect to have beer and wine available on the premises, so we will have to enforce a strict 21 and over policy.

Play Party Saturday!

As an added 10 and 1/2 inch bonus, our good buddies Tom and David of Ass-Bust fame (and the fine proprietors of Studio Servitu), are teaming up to put on TOM’s Club – a big, throbbing private, play party intended to inspire action in the deepest depths of your inner artists. Produced by Inner Touch Hands.

For men 21 years and over: a Full BDSM Playroom – St. Andrews Crosses, Slings, Suspension Rig, P-tub, and dark corners everywhere. Clothes Check, DJ Video and Beverage Bar. Paid admissions receive a one-year membership to Tom of Finland Foundation. Condoms, Gloves, and Pads provided. Secure Parking.

Tickets for this event.

Image: TOM OF FINLAND (Finnish, 1920 – 1991), Untitled, 1983, Marker on paper, Tom of Finland Foundation Permanent Collection #83.25, © 1983 Tom of Finland Foundation

The Weekend provides a unique opportunity for artists from around the world to display and sell their erotic work to the public. Every medium is welcomed — painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media and digital work. The Foundation’s staff curates the Fair to ensure a variety of styles and media and strives to include work representing all genders and sexual orientations. Art is an integral part of Gay culture. Change INSPIRES.

Our Erotic Heritage

Erotic art has been an essential part of being gay for the past 30 plus years. One of the main elements of what makes the homo community so special and unique is that our sexuality has brought us together — and it is what makes us stand apart. Tom of Finland Foundation events foster the continuation of this value that is vital to the preservation of our tribe.

Bring your friends, neighbors and associates to the Erotic Art Fair. What we create is at the cultural core of our community of queers. Be inspired by the creativity. Be a mentor and share our glory.

— Durk Dehner, President & Cofounder, ToFF

Our contributions in the arts have shaped greater society more than we are given credit for — Gay men and women gave society style, aesthetics, and glamour. And it was through art that our community was given identity and pride.

— Exquisite Woo, Odyssey, Vol. 16 Issue 10, Sept. 2012

Currently Planned Schedule of Events and Venues Friday September 28, 2012 TOM House (Map) 1421 Laveta Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Echo Park)     8:00 - 11:00 PM ARTIST RECEPTION A casual meet and greet for artists and art aficionados. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Donation: $10 general public, $8 non-fair artists and Foundation members. Saturday September 29, 2012 Fiesta Hall in Plummer Park (Map) 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, California 90046     1:00 - 7:00 PM FAIR IS OPEN! Life drawing and photography. Symposium 3:00 - 4:00 PM Opening Ceremonies: 2:30 PM The Honorable Jeffrey Prang, Mayor of the City of West Hollywood The Honorable Kirsti Westphalen, Consul General of Finland Donation: $10 general public, $8 non-fair artists and Foundation members. Admission good for both Saturday and Sunday!   Saturday September 29, 2012     Evening until ??? TOM's Club! Tickets $35 A big, throbbing private, play party intended to inspire action in the deepest depths of your inner artists. Check out more here!   Sunday September 30, 2012 Fiesta Hall in Plummer Park (Map) 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, California 90046   Noon - 6:00 PM FAIR IS OPEN! Life drawing and photography. Symposium 3:00 - 4:00 PM Donation: $10 general public, $8 non-fair artists and Foundation members. Admission good for both Saturday and Sunday!

The Foundation has produced Erotic Art Fairs in Los Angeles since 1995.