Veggielution is seeking artists to donate pieces to our silent art auction. We will be hosting an art and food fundraiser, Avant Garden, taking place on Friday, April 13th, 2012, 7-10pm at The Armory in Downtown San Jose.

We are building an interactive and engaging evening around tasty food, live music, and a silent art auction. The program will include farm fresh appetizers/small plates, beverages, local musicians, and video. Veggielution’s mission and programs will be featured, and we hope to inspire farm and food related conversation. We expect to have 300-500 people in attendance.

We are looking for pieces that are connected to food and/or farming in some way. In addition to a focus on Veggielution, we hope to explore many aspects of food – the land, people that work the land, farm worker rights, rural and urban settings, gardening, eating together creating community, food justice, food insecurity, childhood food memories, taste, and any other connections you can make.

We are also looking for handcrafted items that can be offered at a set price (not auction).

Commit to Participate by Wed, March 14th. For full details, please visit the Call for Artists page: http://www.veggielution.org/2012-call-for-artists/

image by Connie Begg

Femme Fatale exhibition panel discussion with the artists: Sunday, March 11, 2pm

The curator and all artists will be present, admission free, with Bake Sale to benefit WORKS!

Exhibition dates: February 3 to March 17, 2012

Femme Fatale is a seductive and haunting exhibition exploring the complexities of femininity. Featuring the work of Bay Area artistsJody Alexander, Connie Begg, Victoria May, Stephanie Metz, and Sylvia Min, Femme Fatale is both a subtle homage and commentary of domesticity, social constructs, and the feminine experience.

Jody Alexander references domesticity and “values” through an installation of found objects carefully wrapped in fabric. Fascinated by history and feminine iconography, Connie Begg illuminates the tension of capturing a frightening yet beautiful object through historical photographic processes. Victoria May’s organza and steel based forms reflect her interest in domesticity, tension, and dichotomy, and allude to the fundamental struggles inherent in the human condition. Utilizing wool fibers and textiles, Stephanie Metz attempts to “distill the essence of a creature” and acknowledges our mammalian roots in her mysterious sculptures. Emphasizing light and shadow, Sylvia Min examines the iconic image of the bride through her paintings.

The artwork, while diverse in form, resonates with overlapping proclivities towards detail, concept, and tone. Monochromatic sculptures, installations, paintings, and photographs seduce and disturb through layers of inherent tensions, enigmatic contrasts, and meticulous handwork.

Femme Fatale is curated by Sylvia Min.

Works/San Jose
365 S. Market
San Jose CA 95113

Congratulations to the hardworking staff, talented artists and loyal patrons of KALEID Gallery for being the feature article in the San Jose Downtown Association's monthly newsletter that is sent to all businesses, offices and residents in downtown San Jose. Writer Rick Jensen captured the intent and necessity of this unique gem of the San Jose arts and culture scene.

Read the full story here.

Kori Thompson

Sara Tomasello

Joe Perea

Kori Thompson, Sara Tomasello and Joe Perea have been on site at Camera 12 Cinemas for the last 9 days painting live for the Cinequest + Phantom Galleries Live Art Contest during the film festival.

The paintings are nearly finished and it's time to vote! Please take a moment to LIKE your favorite image on Cinequest's Facebook page here.

The winner will be announced with the artists on stage at the closing gala on Saturday night at the California Theatre.

Thanks to all the artists, Cinequest and thanks to you for your votes!

ArtBox by Michael Borja at 7th & Santa Clara streets

Phantom Galleries is the artistic curator for the ArtBox Project San Jose. Together with organizer Tina Morrill, we beautify San Jose neighborhoods with original art by local artists on sidewalk utility boxes.

Nearly a dozen boxes have been completed so far and the experience has been incredibly rewarding for the artists and the residents/passersby truly appreciate it.

We have many more boxes in the works especially with the warmer weather coming up and we need more artists!

If you'd like to participate in this project, please send 3-5 jpgs of your work that you think would translate well to this project. Once we've received your submission, we'll then begin to include your work in our presentations to sponsoring neighborhood committees, groups and/or individual sponsors. There is a modest stipend included should your work be chosen.

Please send in your submissions & short bio soon!
info[at]PhantomGalleries.com

The Pennywell presents The Siren Show

featuring art work by: Allen Vu, Jo Anne Yada, April Gee, Ale Germann , Herlinda Lozano, Thinh Le, David Meijia, Melody Lu, Murphy Adams, Nicolas Caesar, Chris Mengarelli, Sonia Orban, Kelly Greenwalt, Kari Olandese, Jaycee, Vi Dang, Courtney Thiesen, John Hademan, Anthony Barbaria, and David Canavese

Sunday, March 18th 11am-6pm
LIve music by Containher
food & beverages provided

The Pennywell
205 Jackson Street @ No. 5th Street
San Jose

Well it's a wrap and KALEID artists Kori Thompson, Sara Tomasello and Joe Perea were all shining bright on that stage at the California Theatre to a packed house for the closing night event.

All three artists created amazing works making the decision a close call with Kori being named the audience winner with his "Neverending Passion" themed painting above.

Visit the photo album here.

Thanks to the artists, and to Cinequest for another great film, art & community event!

If you have not seen the femme fatale exhibition at Works, you can do so this Friday, 7-10pm., March 16th before it closes on the 17th.

John Kurtyka will lead a drum circle at 8pm (all experience levels welcome)

Ruby Rutledge, Kimy Martinez, Bailey Morales, Chris Arcus, Bea Garth and many others will be drawing and sharing poetry and prose. Art materials will be provided for free so you can join in! Please bring a dish!!

Works San Jose
365 Market Street (part of the convention center and next to the Marriot Hotel)
Downtown San Jose

Stray

Peter Carey Watercolor Exhibit
February 1–March 31, 2012

Come on by for a coffee drink and check out Peter's paintings!

Hours: 7:30am – 6pm Mon-Fri, 9am - 3pm Sat-Sun

Red Berry Coffee Bar
231 East Santa Clara Street
San Jose 95113
(opposite San Jose City Hall)
(408) 286-0508

Selcouth new work by Shannon Amidon
I’m a collector of the odd and beautiful, the repulsive, rare and mysterious; objects that occupy the space between familiar and bizarre. Inspired by the seventeenth century age of exploration and cabinets of curiosity, this series comes from place of discovery and wonder where insects, specimens and other objects come together and tell a story.

By interlacing art, science, and culture I explore the connection between man-made and natural objects; evoking a strong sense of nostalgia for the classic age of exploration and discovery.

Of War and Peace, The Truth Just Twists, It's Curfew Gull Just Glides a collection of paintings by André Hart
In the middle of lies and truth, the work embodies a painful awareness of maybe a social and personal outlook. The paintings–or more of a collection of stories–people know or should know around a plain and sometimes encrypted picture of the state of the world. Though I couldn't totally say what these stories are fully about in a more specific term, I like to keep things general but still obvious. I cannot self analyze my work to the fullest degree, but I could give some insight to it. In all, as an artist I could never single myself to one form of work or commit to a label, but I can assure the work is always with the intentions to bring much thought and insight.

Artists' Reception: Friday, April 6th, 7–11pm

featuring ambient and down tempo music provided by Mark Camp
(part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS art walk)

Exhibition Dates: April 6–27, 2012

88 South Fourth Street (@ San Fernando)
San Jose, CA
info@KALEIDGallery.com
408-947-1785
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, noon -7pm, free admission

FLAMINGOS screens this Friday at Anno Domini at 8pm.

Twin sisters, Beatrice and Zoe, are in love with Ray, a hypnotist bank robber driven by visions of the end the world. Though Beatrice and Ray are married, Ray runs off with free-spirited Zoe and hides out in a motel after a bank heist. Meanwhile, Beatrice files for divorce as two enigmatic entities from the Bardo interzones take interest in their fates in this dizzy cocktail chaser of crime, metaphysics, and amour fou.

Prior to the screening, composer Sylvi Alli will perform a 15 min. set of songs from the film. Filmmaker Antero Alli will be present for a Q& A after the screening and then ArtemesiaBlack will perform a short set of live music.

Admission $5. Doors 7:30pm, Movie starts at 8pm

Anno Domini
366 South First Street
Downtown San Jose
www.galleryAD.com

portraits by David Mejia

TWO BUCK Tuesdays is coming up on March 20th! If you'd like to participate with a demo, performance or just do your thing painting live, please contact us at info[at]KALEIDgallery.com to reserve your spot.

If you're not familiar with TBT, read the recent article in the Downtown Dimensions newsletter here.

The event is 7-10pm and is free and open to all ages.

KALEID Gallery
88 So. Fourth St.
Downtown San Jose

"Momentum Leap" features work by twenty-eight members of the Silicon Valley Artists Collaborative (www.svartists.org). They will be showing artworks from both established and emerging artists, in a broad range of media: figurative painting, landscape painting, photography, printmaking, drawing, poetry, woodworking, sculpture, textiles, book arts, and ceramics.

The list of artists includes Johane Amirault, Tessie Barrera-Scharaga, Laura Callin Bennett, Phil Bongiorno, Della Calfee, Susan Carnahan, Sydney Dunton, Andrea Ewald, Erica Goss, Yolanda Guerra, Richard Gullion, JayCee, Faye Kala, Robert Knight, Jon Kwak, Vince Liu, Therese May, Marcos Montes, Kim Munson, Les Nielsen, Archil Pichkhadze, Sue Rankin-Pollard, Inna Razmahova, Tim Ryan, Susan Taylor Brown, Deborah Mills Thackrey, Elizabeth Unpingco, and Nancy Walters.

The closing reception features a reading by Erica Goss (www.ericagoss.com) introducing her new book of poems, "Wild Place". The book is published by Finishing Line Press, and includes a cover photo by SVAC member Howard Partridge.

Saturday March 31st, 7pm–9pm
This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome.

Art Object Gallery
www.artobjectgallery.com
592 North Fifth Street, San Jose CA 95112
(in Japantown off Jackson Street)
(408) 288-9305

Are you currently subscribed to the South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk e-newsletter?

If not, be sure to sign up before Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 9pm. One lucky subscriber will be chosen randomly to WIN a pair of tickets for Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM performance for Wednesday. April 4th!

SIGN UP HERE & you could win! http://eepurl.com/cQCAk

Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming Two Buck Tuesday! Come enjoy an inspired evening of art demos, performances, live painting, $2 art & quirky people get together!

Lots of $2 ART! (art by Michael Borja pictured above)


And here are just some of the interesting artists and crafters you will meet!

Michele Guieu invites you to participate in a messy paper collage workshop and to experiment with colors and transparency. Tear the paper or use scissors and compose a one of a kind image. Paper (different types and colors), glue and brushes are provided. Size of the collage: 8x5.5”.

Laura Callin Bennett will help us make Pysanky (Ukrainian Dyed Easter Eggs). These are not your typical pastel dyed eggs! You will be able to draw intricate designs in wax and use brilliant dyes to create one-of-a-kind egg artwork.

David Mejia will paint your portrait on the spot for a small fee.

Brande Barrett will demonstrate how to make art into glass pendants.

Aaron will draw your name in Graffiti for a small fee.


LIVE ART By:

Jared Konopitski
Erikka Hugger
Nik Caesar
John Hageman
Leeonnista
Al Preciado

Also featuring live, improvisational Belly Dance by Nour El Ain!

Tuesday, March 20th, 7-10pm
It's free and open to all ages!

88 South Fourth Street (@ San Fernando)
San Jose, CA
info@KALEIDGallery.com
408-947-1785
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, noon -7pm, free admission

UPDATE: Drop off your hazardous and toxic art materials. These items will be disposed of in an environmentally safe way as part of the Healthy Art Program. Items can include: Paints, solvents, preservatives, markers, glazes, glue, spray cans, lacquer, resin, etc. (no house paint).

Who: Everyone is invited to sell, shop or barterWhat: paint, paper, studio furniture, frames, tools, fabric, craft supplies, equipment, building materials, film, if an artist can use it then it's fair game.

Why: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Where: KALEID Gallery at 88 South 4th Street, San Jose,

When: Saturday March 31st 1:00pm-6:00pm
Open to the public admission free

It’s time for some Spring cleaning. Clean out your studio and head over to KALEID Gallery for a good old fashioned Art Supply Swap Meet!

Just $10 a space for anyone wishing to sell, and we accept donations of art supplies if you can't make it.

Info for participants:
Space is limited, sign up by March 28th to participate.
You must provide your own table
You are responsible for all sales
Set up is from 12:00-1:00pm
Break Down 6:00-7:00pm

For more information or to participate contact Shannon Amidon at shannon@shannonamidon.com

Payment can be made before the event at KALEID Gallery by stopping in the gallery or calling (408) 947-1785 with your credit card. All fees must be paid by March 30th.

88 South Fourth Street (@ San Fernando)
San Jose, CA
info@KALEIDGallery.com
408-947-1785
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, noon -7pm, free admission

Basic Space, all new paintings by Kori Thompson.
Music by RS2
Live skate demos on Ohana's new ramp
All ages welcome.

Saturday, March 31, 6-8:30pm

Ohana Board Shop
3575 Stevens Creek Blvd.
San Jose

The Usuals presents HOWL
Artwork by Thomas Webb (London, United Kingdom)

Friday, March 23rd, 7:00pm–10:00pm

Music by:
James Fenwicke (Plantain) + Dinners

"My work relates to an interest in aesthetics of social movements. Looking at traditions and aesthetics of how art can be used in society, questioning how this relates to my art practice outside and within the gallery context. Using drawing, symbols and objects to offer a visual language to create the spirit of a movement, suggested message or culture." -Thomas Webb

The Usuals
1020 The Alameda
San Jose