Artist Tommy Hollenstein is holding a special charity benefit at the closing reception of his current show “Wheels of Hope” at the Encino Terrace Center on Wednesday March 16, 2011, from 4 to 8:00 pm. 40% of art purchases will go to the participating charity of the collector’s choice: Gettlove, benefiting the homeless; Dream Center, benefiting inner-city families; Shane’s Inspiration, benefiting children with disabilities; Canine Companions for Independence, benefiting the disabled; WYNGS, benefiting those with spinal chord injuries; and the Los Angeles Art Association benefiting emerging Los Angeles artists. Tommy’s use of tire treads as a paint brush creates a unique action painting style that has been featured on television and in art publications. Encino Terrace is located at 15821 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91436. Gallery exhibit hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The show runs through March 25. For more information contact the artist at 818-251-6460 or visit www.tommyhollenstein.com.