San Jose ICA Monotype Exhibition and Auction

February 17th, 2010

Exhibition: March 6 – March 27, 2010

Opening Reception: Fri, March 5, 6-8 PM

Silent Auction: Sat, March 27, 5:30-7:30 PM

Talking Art: Thursday, March 11, 7-9 PM (conversation with renowned printmaker Joseph Goldyne) Purchase Auction tickets now! call 408-283-8155 or email sue@sjica.org

The monotype is a one-of-a-kind work on paper. It is a painterly form of printmaking requiring ink, a surface on which to print, paper and a press. The artist uses a variety of tools to apply the ink and sometimes adds collage, transfers, fabric and other materials.

To find out more or to support ICA go to http://www.sjica.org

San Jose ICA Monoprint Marathon

February 12th, 2010

Last weekend I volunteered at the monoprint marathon. I was helping a few artists during their busy printing day at the KALA studios. And now I have an opportunity to make some monoprints and donate one to the ICA show.

Kala Open Studio

January 8th, 2010

ready-to-leaveWhat: Kala Open Studio!
When: Saturday, January 23, 2010
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Where: KALA, 2990 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley (between Heinz and Ashby)

Artwork by Kala’s artists are available for sale. Meet and chat with the artists. Enjoy new facilities and view the exhibitions in Kala Gallery.

Open Studio Participating Artists:
Case Conover, Ascha Drake, Jack Fahnestock, Maria Foley, Nif Hodgson, Steven Holloway, Nancy Mintz, Jenny Robinson, Regina Stadnik, Susan Wolf.

Light refreshments will be served.

Small Works at the Market Street Gallery: November 30 – January 4

October 31st, 2009

night-kitchen“Small Works: Printed Images by the California Society of Printmakers,” Market Street Gallery, 1554 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (between Van Ness and Franklin)(www.mesart.com and www.marketstreetgallery.com),  Nov 30, 2009 – Jan 4, 2010. Reception:December 11, 2010, 6:00 – 9:00 PM.  Gallery Hours:  Tues -Fri: 11-5; Sat: 1-5.

Solo Show at 18 Reasons: August 25 – September 28, 2009

August 23rd, 2009

Making Shortbread, 2009, woodblock,  12" x 18"

New work on display at 18 Reasons, gallery and food space at 18th and Guerrero in the Mission. The gallery is open by appointment or during events. Check out the event schedule at www.18reasons.org

The closing reception will be on September 24th, 7 – 9 pm with some food and wine provided by 18 Reasons.

Monotype at ICA San Jose – Monotype Marathon July 1-18

July 17th, 2009

princess_gingerflowerDon’t miss this year’s annual Monotype Marathon at the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) – a print exhibition and fundraising auction that features the work of the best printmakers in the Bay Area (and beyond the Bay Area). The exhibition runs from July 1st to July 18th at the ICA and culminates with a silent auction on the evening of July 18th. Go to www.sjica.org to see the work and learn more.

Kolobok is Ready to Roll

May 14th, 2009

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