Ramekon O’Arwisters, Artist in Residence at the De Young Museum
March 5th, 2012
Communing with the Unseen: African Spirituality in Contemporary Art
April 4, 2012 – April 29, 2012
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
Sonja Hinrichsen’s beautiful snow drawings go viral!
March 5th, 2012
Artist Sonja Hinrichsen’s amazing snow drawings went viral about a month ago. Her video has 600k views and counting!
See it here http://vimeo.com/35890182.
October 10th, 2010
Michele Pred is an internationally exhibited artist who has been teaching professional practices to artists for nine years and currently Adjunct Professor at California College of the Arts, where she teaches Professional Practices. She has led workshops and portfolio reviews for Center for Cultural Innovation, John F Kennedy University, Pro Arts Gallery, Kala Art Center, the Di Rosa Preserve, BayVAN and Napa Valley Arts Council.
Mercury 20 Gallery call for New Members
October 6th, 2010
CALL FOR NEW MEMBERS
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
OPEN CALL – BayVAN’s 2011 Artist Registry
October 1st, 2010
NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
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
Americans for the Arts Public Art 101 Webinar
September 24th, 2010
You are invited to attend the Americans for the Arts Public Art 101 Webinar to be shown in Oakland
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.
Bay Area Currents – Call for Entry
May 7th, 2010
This is one of the best annual call for entries in the Bay Area. This year it is juried by Jens Hoffmann, curator at the CCA Wattis Institute. The deadline in May 14th, hurry up and enter!
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