Events

Event Information

• Sun

  05

  Oct

  2008

  Taste of the Towns

  October 5, 2008 – ‘Taste of the Towns’. Greg was commissioned by the Arthritis Foundation, Inland Empire Chapter to create an original painting for its 2008 celebration held at the Riverside Convention Center. This painting was unveiled at the event and was presented to the Riverside Mariott Hotel where it now hangs in the lobby at the entrance to Olios Restaurant. This painting was also reproduced in various print media, including a number of Gicles that were presented to the event’s sponsors. Greg also performed at this event and painted large portraits of James Brown and Diana Ross. The theme of the event was Motown and entertainment included a Temptations tribute band. Greg created a special studio portrait of the late Melvin Franklin of the origial Temptations. This painting was also unveiled at the event and presented to Mr. Franklin’s widow, Kim English who was the honored guest at the event.

  

Due to the COVID pandemic, all of Gregory Adamson’s live performances and other in-person appearances have been postponed or cancelled until further notice. He does post regularly to Facebook and Instagram and also does live streaming painting demonstrations and classes, primarily on Facebook.