Wednesdays–Sundays, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Fridays, 6:00–8:45 p.m.

Museum visitors will explore how objects manifest spiritual essence, and address how objects are imbued with spiritual power and significance by their role and place within society and society’s respect for the spirit world. Ordinary objects, such as small mirrors, feathers, puzzle pieces, pins, watchbands, keys, marbles, computer parts, beads, fabric, and other found objects are transformed into beautiful sculpture, imbued with spiritual and healing powers. Communing With the Unseen is a public collaboration, incorporating participatory elements—creative activities, art practices, and social connections that create an opportunity for social engagement within the context of African and African-American culture and spirituality.

Closing reception: Friday, April 27, 6:00–8:45 p.m
Celebrate the residency of Ramekon O’Arwisters with light refreshments and live music.

More information www.deyoung.famsf.org

www.s-hinrichsen.net

Mercury 20 is an artist-established and operated gallery located in Oakland, CA. A collective comprised of 20 members, Mercury 20 is dedicated to exhibiting high quality, innovative work from emerging artists and to promoting art in the community. For more information about Mercury 20 Gallery please visit our website at www.mercurytwenty.com.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Mercury 20 seeks innovative, self-directed members who will be active in gallery operations, events and projects. We are looking for residents of the East Bay. If you are interested in being considered for membership, please email us an application including:

– 5 images of recent work (Website link or jpegs)

– List of images with title, size, medium and year

– Letter of interest with contact info. If you have experience as a curator, with exhibitions, art writing, carpentry, grant writing, etc. please give details.

Email application materials to: mercurytwenty@gmail.com

This year they will be selecting 200 artists to join BayVAN’s curated artist registry.

2011 Registry Artists benefit from:

•Access to sales, leasing and exhibition opportunities through our consulting and exhibitions programs.
•Discounts on artist development services such as workshops, website building and portfolio reviews by leading professionals.
• An on-line presence through our public database of artist profiles launching in January 2011.

To apply you must be a visual artist living or working in one of the nine Bay Area counties. BayVAN’s registry includes work in Painting, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media and Sculpture. Deadline to apply is November 30th. For more information and to submit an application please visit opencall.bayvan.org

FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Alameda County Arts Commission and the City of Oakland Cultural Arts & Marketing Department are pleased to co-sponsor a FREE presentation of the Public Art 101 Webinar. A program of Americans for the Arts based on the “Bay Area Public Art Academy” artist training program developed by the Northern California Public Art Administrators Network, this webinar is a three-part seminar series that will give you the information and tools you need to apply for public art opportunities, develop and present your ideas, and manage project timelines and budgets. Learn how to transition from the solo realm of studio practice to the highly collaborative one of planning, designing and producing public works.

Artists of all disciplines, students, and others interested in the field are all welcome to attend. Mark your calendars and please share this information with anyone you think might be interested. Click here to view a flyer for session details.

What: FREE Public Art Academy Webinars (three-part series)

When: September 29; October 13; and November 3, 2010

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (The webinars will take place from 11:00 – 12:30 and public art staff from the local co-sponsoring agencies will host a Q & A following each session.)

Location: Alameda County Lakeside Plaza Building, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Oakland (Check with guard for meeting room location.) Located at the corner of 14th Street and Oak Street/Lakeside Drive in downtown Oakland. A short walk from the Lake Merritt and Downtown/12th Street BART stations.

RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Please RSVP to amy.stimmel@acgov.org. (Organized groups must RSVP.)

If you have questions, please contact Amy Stimmel at the Alameda County Arts Commission at (510) 208-9646 or amy.stimmel@acgov.org or Steven Huss at the City of Oakland Cultural Arts & Marketing Department at 510-238-4949 or SHuss@oaklandnet.com.

www.proartsgallery.org