Phantom Galleries has two new exhibitions:

Blessed Are the Beasts, For They Shall Inherit the Earth by Katrina Marie Loera at Good Karma Vegan Cafe

and Catchwork in Rhythm paintings by Ricky Gumbrecht at Pho69.

KALEID Gallery has two featured solo exhibits:

Lunar Phases a new photography series by Centa Schumacher

and Brutal / Tender recent works by Al Preciado

with special performances by Cellist Freya Seeburger

Check out the full schedule of all 18 art venues and print out your own art walk map: www.southfirstfridays.com

Stop by the TOTEM booth during the SOUTH FIRST Friday Art Walk for your chance to win a free pair of tickets, pick-up a special limited time discount card and check out the local Cirque-inspired performer! TOTEM by Cirque du Soleil opens March 2nd at the Taylor Street Bridge.
For more information on TOTEM, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/TOTEM1stfriday

Stone Griffin Gallery presents an evening with Maja Sofranac
Sofrananc is a visiting artist from Montenegro, a newly emerged country in Europe. She has a masters in fine art and has studied in Montenegro and France. She has been in 5 solo and numerous group exhibitions, earning 3 awards from the Montenegrian Academy of Fine Arts.

Join Maja (pronounced Maya) and her friends at the Stone Griffin Gallery

Saturday, February 4, 2012, 5:00–9:00 pm

234 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell CA

Questions: Elizabeth Parashis 408/410-2313 or artpages@earthlink.net

The Usuals present artwork by Miguel Machuca

Opening reception: Friday, January 27th from 7pm-10pm
With music provided by RS2.
Drinks by Uzuhachi Honey.

On view thru Feb. 23, 2012

The Usuals
1020 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

ENDANGER Exhibition at On The Corner Music Friday, January 27th, 7-11pm

Will the new rules affect me? Is there a god?
My answer is maybe, but I highly doubt it. Some "examples" that were listed under the meaning of Endanger. It's open to interpretation. The show's focus is extinction on an array of subjects. A lot has been left hung out to dry and left to die. -Kim Christman

Participating Artists:
Tracie Elliott
Anabella Pinon
Shannon Amidon
Allison Karn
Rachel Wright
Frances Marin
Veronica Graham
Kim Christman
Kook Teflon

On The Corner Music
530 E Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

Congratulations to Lacey Bryant on her current exhibit Soliloquies from the Silent Country at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco. The opening was well attended by her fans of San Jose. Many of the subjects on the walls were there, as beautiful in real life as Lacey's depiction of them in her paintings.

The Wild Reeds performed two sets...the trio in perfect harmony with each other as well as the ambiance of the setting.

Soliloquies from the Silent Country is on view through February 5, 2012.

Modern Eden Gallery
403 Francisco Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Gallery hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11 am-7 pm

Works on Paper, 18 figurative drawings by local artist Leslie Lambert, is featured in the gallery at City Lights Theatre Company during the production of Aphrodisiac by Rob Handel.

Using simple tools like a hand-sharpened twig, a few bottles of ink, a brush and a spray bottle, the artist responds with a bold, yet delicate touch to the exquisite geometry of the living figure. A sense of mystery and intrigue reins supreme as abstraction and expressive realism combine in tiny, potent images.

City Lights Theatre Company
529 South 2nd St, San Jose, CA.

Aphrodisiac runs from January 19 to February 19, 2012.

Come enjoy an inspired evening of art demos, performances, live painting, scrumptious tastings, $2 art & quirky people get together!

Tuesday, January 17th, 7-10pm 
It's free and open to all ages!

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

Crafty New Year! Pals Courtney and Jo Anne will help you transform your old calendar into a brand new piece of art while still keeping track of the date! Bring an old wall calendar. Free!

Laura Callin Bennett and Lara Sophia will host a Re-Gifting Table! If you received a gift at Christmas that wasn’t quite your style, you can trade it for something else. Bring a small item you don’t want anymore to trade with another item on the table. Suggested items include, but are not limited to: small art supplies, books, CDs, candles, seed packets, non-perishable food items. Things should be in complete and good condition.

Michael Denning will provide a book binding demonstration, where everyone is welcome to create their own mini sketchbook for 2 bucks. Denning will also debut his latest book series “Art Saves Vol. 1-3”. 
Michael’s books are hand stitched and the covers were created on an antique hand operated letterpress. 

John Eric Paulson Master Photographer will be demonstrating some of his techniques for finishing photographs, as he works on some photos from the Grand Canyon and Lake Tahoe.

LIVE ART:


Nik Caesar 

John Hageman 

Andy Wallace 

Rene Lorraine Schilling 

Monika Rose 

Kori Thompson  

Jean Davis 

Force 129 

Al Preciado

Cosmic Luna 

Timothy Tsun 

Basic Lee 

David Mejia

Jehoiakim Santos

LIVE MUSIC by Tripepitoch

Tuesday, January 17th, 7-10pm 
It's free and open to all ages!

RSVP on our Facebook page here.

KALEID Gallery
88 South 4th Street 
Downtown San Jose 
www.KALEIDgallery.com 
(408) 947 1785 

Would YOU like to show off your talents at Two Buck Tuesdays? Let us know by emailing us infoKALEIDGallery.com

In 2012, the Villa at Montalvo Arts Center turns 100 years old! Built by Senator James D. Phelan, California's first democratically elected Senator, his beloved estate in Saratoga has evolved into one of the Bay Area's leading arts institutions and artist residency programs. It was at Montalvo where Phelan entertained artists, politicians, soldiers, scholars, and cultural figures until his death in 1930, at which time he bequeathed the estate to the state of California with a very specific mandate:

"I would like the property at Saratoga, California...to be maintained as a public park open under reasonable restrictions, the buildings and grounds immediately surrounding the same to be used as far as possible for the development of art, literature, music, and architecture by promising students."

Montalvo has kept Senator Phelan's legacy alive for all these years through the hard work and dedication of countless people who have supported the institution and the artists it serves with their time, creativity, and financial resources, all in recognition of the deep importance of the arts and nature in our everyday lives.

Join us throughout the year as we celebrate the history and future of Montalvo through these extraordinary events!

UPCOMING EVENTS
• SAT, APR 21 2012, 11 A.M. | 3rd Annual ARTS SPLASH!
• SUN, JUN 10 2012, NOON | Wedding of the Century
• FRI, JUL 20 2012, 6 P.M. | Rock the Garden: Sculpture on the Grounds Opening Celebration
• SAT, SEP 22 2012, 5 P.M. | Great Gatsby Gala

For more information, please visit: www.montalvoarts.org

People-Shaped Animals

Concurrent with the annual Further Confusion convention in downtown San Jose, KALEID Gallery hosts a collection of work from artists participating in the furry subculture coordinated by Brian Root.

The furry crowd's roots are in indie comics and scifi/fantasy illustration, with a huge volume of art produced that's rarely seen outside of the convention's doors.

The central theme of the show is anthropomorphism in animal illustration - whether that's in cartooning, folklore, wildlife illustration, or fantasy art, the unifying thread is that all of the contributors to this show find something in making pictures of animals that speaks to them.

art work by ZD

Participating Artists:
Ashalind
AC
Ginger Cooley
Kris Jacque
Mandi Tremblay
Zhivago
Marilyn Cole
Erin Middendorf
Christina Hanson
Miguel Angel Garcia
Roz Gibson
Jessica O'Black
Nicole Dornsife
Barbara Utzinger
Sarah Finnigan
Keovi
Brendan Cunningham
Claudya Schmidt
Growly Lobita
Laura Garabedian
Brian Root

Exhibition Dates: Thursday, January 12th through Sunday, January 15th.

Exhibition Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday Noon -7pm, Sunday Noon - 5pm

88 South Fourth Street (at San Fernando)
Downtown San Jose
(408) 947-1785 





PMS (Personal Made Space) Friday, January 13th, 7-11pm

Artwork by Jennifer Ahn, Nancy Ahn, Elena Carrasco, Mia Christopher, Jessica Eastburn, Frances Marin, Anabella Pinon, Gwen Mercado-Reyes, Roan Victor

Records spun by DJs Coco and Hells Bells

Empire Seven Studios
525 No. 7th Street
San Jose

The Cardboard Box Theatre Project will present an all-new, original comedic evening on January 13 &14, 2012 at WORKS/San Jose in downtown San Jose, CA.

Doors at 7:30pm / Show 8PM Friday; 8PM Saturday
(Concessions available) Tickets: Pay what you can.

The Cardboard Box Theatre Projectʼs 3 Woman, 1 Woman Show (with three women) offers an evening of theatre celebrating female humor (FEMOR). Comprised of multiple scenes and sketches written by the company, 3 Woman features three Cardboard Box favorites: Hayley Lovgren, Maren Lovgren and Kristin Schmitz.

These three amazingly talented and extremely funny women guide the audience through a whirlwind tour of “womanhood” that explores everything from budding sexuality to gender roles to downright competition. Their one-woman show (with three women) will leave you laughing as you are introduced to the many facets of Femor (female humor).

Much more than a night of stand-up, 3 Woman offers audiences a chance to delight in a fast paced theatre piece that will introduce you to new Cardboard Box characters including venerable actress Kitty Parade, Sister Regina who struggles to teach young women about their…well, you know…, and a new muse shepherding the creative output of todayʼs social media.

The evening will begin with several opening acts of music, dance, and theatre presented by other Cardboard Box Theatre Project actors.

http://cardboardboxtheatreproject.blogspot.com/

WORKS/San Jose
365 So. Market St.
Downtown San Jose

Phantom Galleries presents artist Katrina Marie Loera's debut solo exhibition Blessed Are the Beasts, For They Shall Inherit the Earth at Good Karma Vegan Cafe.

Animals have inhabited this planet since its creation. They have sustained the human race by providing food, clothing, protection, strength, guidance, entertainment, and companionship since the beginning of our existence. They have remained constant as the world and its people have changed and put chains around them. Their servitude has not gone unnoticed. For all around the world, these beasts have been exalted for their offerings. To some, they are sacred. Yet, despite their efforts to coexist, there are those who treat these humble beasts with hostility. Perhaps it is our nature as humans. We bring war and destruction to a planet that otherwise would be filled with abundant life and beauty. We have created divisions amongst our own species and shed blood because of beliefs. We have neglected and abused all living things in our quest for domination. Eventually, we will be our own demise. And all of earth shall be left to the meek.

Blessed Are the Beasts, For They Shall Inherit the Earth is a collection of images honoring the animals and people of this planet for their sacrifice, patience, long-suffering, beauty, and grace.

Artist's Reception: First Friday February 3rd, 7-11pm
Part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk in downtown San Jose. See full schedule here: http://www.southfirstfridays.com/

Exhibition dates: January 4 - February 24, 2012

While visiting the show, enjoy delicious vegan food and some of best beer on tap in San Jose!

Good Karma Vegan Cafe
37 South First Street
Downtown San Jose

Celebrate the New Year by treating yourself to new art work for your home or office. Select gallery artists are having a very limited time only sale of 10-50% off their original art work Jan. 4th thru Jan. 14th.

Participating Artists include:

"Rock N The New Year!" 20% off the entire Rock N the Trend jewelry collection

All paintings by Blaise Rosenthal are 25% off

All paintings by Mariana Barnes are 20% off

All paintings by Michelle Waters are 15% off

All art work by Sandi Billingsley is 50% off

All photography by John Paulson is 20% off

All art work by Dotti Cichon is 20% off

All drawings by Julie Bilyeu are 10% off

All paintings by Mark Damrel are 20% off

All paintings by Charis DeRemer are 20% off

All paintings by John Renzel are 10% off

All paintings by Florence de Bretagne are 20% off

All drawings by David Mejia are 10% off

All jewelry by Sosie Designs is 10% off

All photography by Joe Decker is 25% off

All jewelry by Paulette May is 25% off

Additional artists participating in the sale are: Cecilia Deck (-20%), Cari Ferraro (-20%), Tere Barbella (-20%) and Haley Goodlett.

NEW YEAR SALE: Jan. 4 thru Jan. 14th
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday, noon -7pm and Saturday noon-7pm

88 South Fourth Street (@ San Fernando)
San Jose, CA
info@KALEIDGallery.com
408-947-1785

Experience the world’s smallest 4-seater on a custom closed-course at this year’s Silicon Valley International Auto Show. For every test drive, Scion will make a donation to KALEID Gallery.

Located at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center
150 West San Carlos Street San Jose, CA 95110

Start and End Times (Jan 5 thru Jan 8th):
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

For a priority access pass to drive the Scion iQ, click here.