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Cinequest x Phantom Galleries UPLIFT Live Painting Contest 2024
CINEQUEST & Phantom Galleries are proud to present this year's CQ Live Painting Contest featuring artists Bre Contreras, Jemal Diamond and Francisco Ramirez. These talented artists will be painting live at KALEID Gallery during gallery hours March 7th–9th, as...
New Exhibits at KALEID Gallery Open Sept. 3rd
KALEID Gallery is proud to present two new feature exhibitions by resident artists Karen Carlo Salinger, and Sarah Loyola for the month of September. Opening receptions are on First Friday September 3rd 5pm–9pm. Free admission, all ages, mask required. Part...
First Friday February Exhibit Openings at KALEID Gallery
KALEID Gallery is proud to present two new feature exhibitions by resident artists Steven Borelli, and Luis Jorge Mieses opening on First Friday February 5th, 5pm–9pm. Conduits by resident artist Steven Borelli. I am a conduit for creativity and my...
TWO BUCK Tuesday at KALEID Gallery March 19th
Join us for the monthly artists + community creative get together. Draw, paint, chat with artists, view the feature exhibitions plus amazing work by 70 resident artists all on site with $2 art available ONLY at TWO BUCK. Free...
"Unexpected" Winner Announced at Cinequest Closing Night
Congratulations to Gianfranco Paolozzi, Harumo Sato and Rose Margaret on their moment in the spotlight at a packed house at the Cinequest grand Closing Night. Rose was presented with an award for her wining "Unexpected" painting and all the...
Recognition of Live Painters at Cinequest Closing Night Event
The Cinequest x Phantom Galleries Live Painting Event featuring Rose Margaret Gianfranco Paolozzi and Harumo Sato was a blast and they created incredible paintings inspired by this year's Cinequest theme "The Unexpected." The paintings are currently on view in...
Cinequest X Phantom Galleries Live Painting Event
Join Cinequest and Phantom Galleries as three local artists paint live to the festival theme of "The Unexpected"! Watch as these artists paint their masterpieces on site in the California Theatre in the VR Cinema on the 3rd Floor)...
First Friday March 1st ArtWalkSJ at KALEID Gallery
KALEID Gallery is proud to present two new feature exhibitions by gallery resident artists Matty Heimgartner, and Rose Margaret for the month of March. "Things Unsaid” by Matty Heimgartner "Things Unsaid" is a visual narrative about the anxieties that we...
First Friday Feb. 1st Art Walk SJ at KALEID Gallery
Join us this First Friday Feb. 1st for the aritsts' receptions of two new feature exhibitions by resident artists Steven Reece, and Amy Steinberg. Dreamscapes new work by Steven Reece A collection of endangered species portraits and surrealist landscapes inspired...
New Feature Exhbitions Opening First Friday Nov. 2nd at KALEID Gallery
KALEID Gallery is proud to present two new feature exhibitions by resident artists Katie C. Gutierrez, and Gianfranco Paolozzi for the month of November 2018. Please join us for these artists' receptions on first Friday November 2nd 7pm–11pm with music...
HARK! Sale at KALEID Continues thru Jan. 13th
KALEID Gallery's HARK! annual holiday show and sale continues through January 13th. There's still many works of art by our resident artists as well as invited artists from our broader community that have made their work very affordable and...
No ArtWalkSJ This Friday July 7th
REMINDER! No South FIRST FRIDAYS #ArtWalkSJ this Friday July 7th but you can still attend these two great exhibits happening in downtown San Jose. The ArtWalk + STREET MRKT will resume on August 4th, 7pm–11pm, free & open to all...
Winner of the 2017 Cinequest Live Painting Contest
Congratulations to the winner of this year's Cinequest live painting contest BRANDON ANDERTON! pictured: Force 129, Brandon Anderton, Julie Meridian ________________ It's VOTING TIME! Click HERE to vote for your favorite Cinequest x Phantom Galleries #Elevate painting. Brandon Anderton, Fernando...
Cinequest x Phantom Galleries Painting Contest 2017
We are so excited to have these super talented artists participate in this year's Cinequest Film & VR Festival x Phantom Galleries Painting Contest! Brandon Anderton, Julie Meridian and Fernando Amaro, Jr. will all be creating their painting on the...
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk March 3rd
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk Friday, March 3rd from 7pm to 11pm Free & open to the public. www.southfirstfridays.com This Friday's Art Walk SJ features several new exhibits by extremely talented local artists curated by Phantom Galleries in alternative art...
VISION: AN ARTISTS PERSPECTIVE Reception Sat. July 16th
VISION: AN ARTIST'S PERSPECTIVE Presented by Gutfreund Cornett Art and UniteWomen.org KALEID Gallery, San Jose, California Artists reception: July 16, 2016, 4:30 - 7 p.m. with Artists' talks at 5pm. Free and open to the public. Exhibition dates: July...
Find Beauty in the Streets of San Jose This Summer
Find Beauty in the Streets of San Jose This Summer via KQED Arts. Some San Jose street art history featuring Shepard Fairey (aka Obey Giant), a myriad of interesting and vibrant murals by talented local artists, and ArtMap SJ...
Vote for Your Favorite Cinequest "Unite" Painting
Miguel Machuca Jenifer J. Renzel UPDATE: Congratulations to Miguel Machuca on winning the audience vote! And that's a wrap! We here at Phantom Galleries are very proud of Jenifer J. Renzel and Miguel Machuca for their excellent finished works...
Art Supply Swap Meet at KALEID this Saturday
Come out to the Art Supply Swap Meet this Saturday and load up on barely used or unused surplus arts and crafts materials by other fellow artists. Everyone from the serious artists to the hobbyist will find useful items...
The Empathic Art Exchange Performance
AUM and FRPArt.org invites you to The Empathic Art Exchange Performance on February 26th and 27th (79pm) at the AUM Center. This project consists of an ongoing unspoken aesthetic conversation where the dancers of AUM will perform choreography for...
Content Pick Up Party Feb. 17th at Alameda Art Works
Don't miss the next issue of Content Magazine featuring two KALEID Gallery artists: Nadja Martens and Avery Palmer. ??Pick Up Party for the release of issue "Explore 8.0" at The Alameda Artworks. Wednesday, February 17, 7:00 PM - 9:30...
Star Wars Exhibit November 21st at Jack's Bar
Artist Kori Thompson has curated a group show celebrating the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens film that's coming out. Featuring Artists: Anabella Pinon, Phil Rowland, Christine Benjamin, Force 129, Frances Marin, Jojo Perea, Jorge Cruz, Kori Thompson, Michael...
Jive Java Artist Group At Work Exhibit Nov. 20th
You are invited to an Artist Reception featuring 50 original works by members of Jive Java Artist Group on Friday, November 20 from 6pm-9pm. The exhibition entitled, Jive Java Artist Group At Work, explores each artists own unique vision,...
Phantom Galleries + Christmas in the Park Snowman Project
We here at Phantom Galleries are very proud of these five amazing artists that custom painted these snowmen & women for us in a collaboration project with San Jose's Christmas in the Park. These 5 foot tall sculptures will...
Al Preciado 60th Birthday Retrospective Exhibit
Everyone is invited to celebrate artist Al Preciado 60th birthday at this retrospective and private collection show. There will be special guest artists, poets and musicians paying tribute to one of San Jose's most beloved and dedicated artists in...
HARK! Holiday Show & Sale at KALEID Gallery
HARK! is the annual holiday show & sale at KALEID Gallery featuring the gallery's resident artists as well as some invited guests from the art community. The sale begins First Friday December 4th at 7pm as part of the...
TWO BUCK Tuesday April 21st
Join us at KALEID Gallery for TWO BUCK Tuesday, April 21st, 7pm-10pm! Free and great for all ages. Enjoy an excellent evening of live painting, live model drawing, a drop-in sketch table, small workshops, and as always, $2 art!...
Arte nella Piazza April 26th
Come enjoy the art and music in this quaint setting. Meet some artists, talk to the musicians, take some tango lessons. Who knows what you will find at one of these mini art festivals this summer. Sunday, April 26?th,...
APEPOP ends Saturday April 11th
Artwork by James Turner (courtesy of SLG Publishing) The Alternative Press Expo returns to San Jose, CA for the first time in 15 years when the 2015 edition of the event opens its doors on October 3-4 in downtown...
EYE TEA Exhibit at the Citadel April 11th
Studio 1039 and AtreyArt present EYE TEA, a lively art exhibition on Saturday April 11th, 2015 from 7-11:00 p.m. at the Citadel Gallery in San Jose, CA . The one night pop-up event is free and open to the...
TWO BUCK Tuesday March 17th at KALEID Gallery
Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming TWO BUCK Tuesday, March 17th, 7pm-10pm! Come enjoy an inspired evening of performances, live painting, $2 art, drop-in sketching table & quirky people get together! Its open to all ages and...
Frances Marin Wins the Cinequest x Phantom Galleries Live Art Contest
Congratulations to Frances Marin for winning the most audience votes for the Cinequest x Phantom Galleries Live Art Contest this year! MIke Borja Denis Korkh We'd like to thank all three artists: Michael Borja, Denis Korkh and Frances Marin...
Cinequest Live Art Contest Artists Announced
(clockwise) Denis Korkh, Michael Borja, Frances Marin Phantom Galleries is proud to once again partner with the Cinequest Film Festival on the festival's Live Art Contest to be held February 25 - March 8, 2015 at the Camera12 Cinemas....
TWO BUCK Tuesday at KALEID Gallery
Join us for our monthly artists and quirky people get together featuring live art, demos, and $2 original art to take home! Tuesday January 20th 710pm free & open to the public Participating artists: Al Preciado Jay Cee Nekyua...
KALEID Gallery Feature Exhibitions for First Friday February
The South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk kicks off its 10th year on February 6th. KALEID Gallery will have two new solo exhibitions of all new work by Michael Borja, and Fernando Amaro, Jr. Come out from 711pm and meet...
SJ Artists featured on KQED.org
Check out these two recent articles on San Jose artists Jason McHenry, and Jai Tanju on KQED Arts. Jason McHenry and His Quest for One Million Paintings Seeing Things in San Jose with Jai Tanju...
HARK! Holiday Exhibition & Sale December 5th
Artwork by: (left) Joe Barajas, (center) Denis Korkh, (right) Jamie Azevedo SAVE THE DATE for the KALEID Gallery annual HARK! Holiday Exhibition and Sale! 60+ Artists from KALEID Gallery and our broader art community participate in this exciting festive...
Healing The Planet, Healing Ourselves at Studio Bongiorno
SVAC Healing The Planet, Healing Ourselves at Studio Bongiorno featuring: Janet Trenchard, Terry Adams, Mary-Marcia Casoly, Bea Garth & Chris Arcus, Howard Pugh and Al Preciado. This exhibit addresses the problems of human suffering along with environmental issues that...
REMINDER: Knight Cities Challenge Grant Proposals Due Nov. 14th
Knight Cities Challenge Grant: The Knight Cities Challenge seeks new ideas from innovators activists, designers, artists, planning professionals, hackers, architects, city officials, companies, educators, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, block captains, social workers, neighbors, anyone who will take hold of...
TWO BUCK Tuesday at KALEID Tonight!
?Join us for our monthly artist and quirky people get together featuring live art, demos, live music and $2 original art to take home! TWO BUCK Tuesday Oct. 21st, 7pm10pm Free & open to the public. Free street parking after...
"Healing The Planet, Healing Ourselves" at Studio Bongiormo
SVAC presents "Healing The Planet, Healing Ourselves" Opening Reception: Nov. 7th, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Exhibition dates: November 7th through December 5th Studio Bongiorno, 500 Lincoln St., Santa Clara, CA PH:408 217-9346 The "Healing The Planet, Healing Ourselves"...
TWO BUCK Tuesday _ July 15th
This Tuesday is KALEID Gallery's monthly artist and quirky people get together featuring live art, demos, live music and $2 original art to take home! TWO BUCK Tuesday, July 15th, 7:00pm10:00pm. Free & open to the public. Participating Artists: Jeff...
FREMONT UNDERGROUND _ July 19th
Coming up THIS Saturday is the third FREMONT UNDERGROUND Social Experience event! Invite some friends for a great night out! https://www.facebook.com/events/249768638558970/ Free & open to the public - plenty of free parking. Town Fair Shopping Center 39112 State Street...
The Art Yard
The-Art-Yard is a studio and a third space. A place for collectives and friends to gather. Intimate shows, open studios, and family & friend promotions are welcome. Are you an emerging artist ready for your first show? Are you...
John Cloud Solo Exhibition Opens at SLG/Art Boutiki 6/27
Heart of Chaos and SLG Art Boutiki are proud to present John Cloud's latest solo exhibition "Transitions." John Cloud has been an accomplished, well respected artist for the last 18 years, honing his craft and the various facets of...
MidSummer Art Festival at Triton Museum 6/28
MidSummer Art Festival Saturday, June 28, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Free admission and parking This year we will have over 80 artists selling their work! We will have art demos throughout the day! Hands-on art activities...
Registration Open for 7th Annual Luna Park Chalk Art Festival
pictured: Kori Thompson, a featured festival artist The Luna Park Chalk Art Festival is an annual nonprofit event organized by volunteers to increase support for the arts in local schools and the community. The purpose of the festival is...
FREMONT UNDERGROUND _ June 21st
FREMONT UNDERGROUND Social Experience (#FUSE) is a new series of events to bring artists, performers and indie retailers to showcase, exhibit and make their art & creative products more accessible above ground in downtown Fremont. Events will be held...
Kathy Adams' Exhibition May 31st at SLG/ArtBoutiki
Heart of Chaos and Art Boutiki is extremely excited to announce the Kathy Adams' FIRST EVER solo art show and would love to share the experience and her art with you. Kathy is a very talented native local artist...
Naglee Park Open Studios June 1st
Join us for the 6th Annual Naglee Park Open Studios. This is a great opportunity to walk in a historic neighborhood, visit artists in their homes, and find a new treasure. 30 artists at 20 locations will share their...
KALEID Group Exhibit at SubZERO Festival June 6th & 7th
art by Charis DeRemer (detail) "What I See When I See Me" is an interpretative self portraiture exhibit of how these artists picture their true selves beyond the exterior shell they reside in. This group exhibition of KALEID Gallery...
In Right Mind Exhibition June 28th
FAMA Foundation and Casa Arte present: In Right Mind: An Art Exhibition featuring the artist Tulio Flores. Art often spawns from a chaotic and disorderly environment from which an artist draws inspiration for ideas. Pablo Picasso once said, An...
TWO BUCK Tuesday May 20th
Join us for our monthly artist and quirky people get together featuring live art, and $2 art to take home! TWO BUCK Tuesday: May 20th, 7pm-10pm / free admission Participating Artists: Francisco Franco Mark Thompson of Monstark Studios will...
FREMONT UNDERGROUND _ May 17th
Fremont Underground is a new series of events to bring artists, performers and indie retailers to showcase, exhibit and make their art & creative products more accessible above ground. Be there for the launch THIS Saturday, May 17th, 6-10pm!...
Shawn Paul Gilbert exhibition at Back Bar Original
Solo exhibition by San Jose based artist Shawn Paul Gilbert. California Artist Shawn Paul Gilbert who for a ten year period was in the craft of photography but changed things up to pursue his dream of painting. " I...
Bea Garth artist reception at Cafe Pomegranate May 22nd
SVAC presents: Circle of Tenderness painting and drawing by Bea Garth Artist Reception: May 22nd, 4:007:00 PM with Experimental Jazz by Chris Arcus & John Kurtyka Art Talk by Bea Garth 6:30 PM Poetry Night with Open Mic. May...
7th Annual SubZERO Festival 2014
South FIRST FRIDAYS presents the 7th Annual SubZERO Festival Focused on emerging and present subcultures thriving in our region, SubZERO is a DIY, artistically bent, hi/lo-techno mashup where street meets geek! Come downtown on June 6th & 7th to...
"Catch a Wave" new works by Jessica Eastburn opens May 9th
Catch a Wave new works by Jessica Eastburn My work centers around the parallel rise and evolution of technological advancement and consumer culture in contemporary American society and the effects these influences have had on the culture of the...
TWO BUCK Tuesday March 18th!
Join us for our monthly quirky meet up of great artists, live music, art demos and $2 Art! Tuesday March 18th, 710pm KALEID Gallery 88 South 4th St., dowtown San Jose free and open to the public Demo: Amy Street...
Phantom Galleries + Cinquest Film Festival Live Art Contest Finale
It's a wrap! Here's LAuruS Myth, Avery Palmer and Jean Davis with their final paintings for the Phantom Galleries + Cinequest Live Art Contest. Congratulations to Avery Palmer, announced as the winner of the contest at the CQ Awards...
The Circus Show! March 2930, 2014
Canvas Ghost Productions presents: The Circus Show! Two days of art and music! Fun for kids of all ages!! Meet the artists! Show Dates: March 29th, 2014 7pm -10pm March 30th, 2014 12pm - 5pm Admission is FREE! Costumes...
Calling All Artists: Meet & Greet Don Gagliardi Event
"If the world were clear, art would not exist." ~Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus But the world is not clear, and art does exist thanks to all of you. We hope you'll come to Anno Domini this Thursday...
Gwens Lupus Sucks!!! Art Sale Fundraiser
Gwens Lupus Sucks!!! Art Sale Fundraiser Silicon Valley based artist Gwen Mercado-Reyes is influenced by themes of disease and decay in the human body. For her living with disease is a daily reality. Diagnosed with Systemic lupus erythematosus in...
Art of Innovation GIS Closing Party
ART of INNOVATION: Global Innovation Summit Closing Party Anno Domini Gallery presents an eclectic evening of San Jose's arts and culture at the Global Innovation Summit + Week. Come mingle with 40+ artists, performers, musicians plus hundreds of conference...
TWO BUCK Tuesday FEB. 18th
Join us for our monthly creative get together! Art demos, live painting, lots of live music plus $2 ART! Tuesday, Feb. 18th, 7-10m, FREE Amy Street will be teaching us how to create celebrity portraits in glitter! Because glitter is...
Phantom Galleries + Cinquest Film Festival Live Art Contest
Jean Davis LauruS Myth Avery Palmer Phantom Galleries is proud to once again partner with the Cinequest Film Festival on the festival's Live Art Contest to be held March 516th at the Camera12 Cinemas. This year's theme is "CONNECT"....
Deep Reading Group Exhibit at Euphrat Museum
KALEID Gallery digital artist John Kurtyka is a featured artist in the group exhibition DEEP READING at the Euphrat Museum in Cupertino on the De Anza campus. Kurtyka will be showing 12 digital works in a custom 32 digital...
Rey Giese Tribute Exhibition
In tribute to Rey Giese 1919-2013 A major exhibition of hand-painted signs by the late master of the lettering brush, spanning over 75 years of Bay Area history. In addition to Rey Giese originals, a dozen contemporary sign painters...
Meet & Greet Don Gagliardi at Empire Seven Dec. 12th
Empire Seven Studios will be hosting a meet & greet with Don Gagliardi, a candidate for District 3 (Downtown) City Council seat. We have seen great progress downtown in terms of the visibility of art, music and culture but...
Exhibition Opportunities at Bel Bacio Cafe
Calling all Artists!! Bel Bacio Italian Cafe is looking to feature a new artist every month on their walls. If you are interested, please email DCami123456[at]comcast[dot]net. Send a few pictures of your work, and a little bit about yourself...
HARK! 12 Annual Holiday Show & Sale Opens Dec. 6th
It's that wonderful time of year when 60+ artists offer their signature works of art at especially affordable prices for holiday gift giving! Participating artists include resident KALEID artists as well as an invited group of talented regional artists....
TWO BUCK Tuesday Nov. 19th, 7pm
Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming TWO BUCK Tuesday, November 19th, 7pm-10pm! Come enjoy an inspired evening of performances, live painting, $2 art, drop-in sketching table & quirky people get together! Its open to all ages and...
FLOWERS at KALEID Gallery Nov. 1st
FLOWERS collaborative works by Andr Hart and Al Preciado This is a show about flowers, but its not really about flowers. Its an exhibition featuring two artists. One a loose, out of control, maniac beast of an artist. The...
TWO BUCK Tuesday October 15th!
Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming TWO BUCK Tuesday, October 15th, 7pm-10pm! Come enjoy an inspired evening of performances, live painting, $2 art, drop-in sketching table & quirky people get together! Its open to all ages and free!...
BEST of Y2K13 Int'l Live Looping Festival
BEST of Y2K13 International Live Looping Festival featuring looping artists from around the world. ANNO DOMINI Gallery 366 S 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113 www.galleryAD.com Wednesday, October 16th, 7pm Admission: $5 at the door / Students (w/ ID)...
TWO BUCK Tuesday Sept. 17th at KALEID
TWO BUCK Tuesday is this week on September 17th, 7pm-10pm at KALEID Gallery! Come enjoy an inspired evening of performances, live painting, $2 art, drop-in sketching table & quirky people get together! Its open to all ages and free! Here...
Suhita's Notes On Being An ArtBox Artist
Suhita just completed a beautiful ArtBox at the corner of Race St & Park Ave dedicated to the Hanchett Park neighborhood. She's posted her experience here: http://sketchaway.wordpress.com/2013/09/03/art-box-san-jose-a-public-art-project/ If you'd like to participate in this ongoing project that pairs up...
South FIRST FRIDAYA Art Walk + STREET MRKT Sept. 6th
Cement Eclipses at Anno Domini Gallery The South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk + Street Mrkt is this Friday, Sept. 6th, 7-11pm. In addition to 22 participating art walk venues, there's the Street Mrkt with 60 amazing artists and indie...
"What's Under the Bed" at KALEID opens this Friday!
What's Under the Bed new works by Mark Damrel, and Donny Foley. "What's Under the Bed" is about knowing what lurks in the closet, lives in the woods or when man meets centipede. Monsters are an everyday part of...
Great workshops by awesome artists coming up soon!
Photographic Lumen Printing with Shannon Amidon ?Saturday September 7th ?1:00pm 2:30pm ?$35.00 per person Materials Included. To register:come into the gallery orcall us at408-947-1785.?KALEID Gallery88 South Fourth Street, San Jose, CA? Ghostly color prints are made using...
TWO BUCK Tuesday Aug. 20th
Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming TWO BUCK Tuesday, August 20th, 7pm-10pm! Come enjoy an inspired evening of performances, live painting, $2 art, drop-in sketching table & quirky people get together! Its open to all ages and...
Workshop_The Art of the Doodle with Mike Borja Aug. 23rd
KALEID Gallery is excited to announce that we will be offering all ages classes and workshops in the gallery. The classes and workshops will be taught by artists from the KALEID as well as artists from the community. We...
Midtown Beat Art Walk Aug. 23rd
This Friday Aug. 23rd, 7-10pm is the Midtown Beat art walk on The Alameda. Highlights include: SLG/ART BOUTIKI East Bay artist Belinda Adams comes to the Art Boutiki two days after the end of the apocalypse known as Zombie-O-Rama., showing...
The Cat Walk x EcoMonster 8/16
The Cat Walk x EcoMonster Friday, August 16th from 6-10pm Cocktails // Music // Silent Auction // Toothbrush Drive In celebration of EcoMonsters Opening Night, The Cat Walk will be hosting a fun filled evening of shopping, cocktails, and...
WORKS Benefit Art Auction 8/17
The Liberator by James Morgan Make a bid for community art and performance! WORKS BENEFIT ART AUCTION: Saturday, August 17th final preview starting at 5pm and auction at 7pm The artists have donated, now its your turn to bid...
NEW Art Classes & Workshops at KALEID Gallery!
KALEID Gallery is excited to announce that we will be offering all ages classes and workshops in the gallery beginning August 10th. The classes and workshops will be taught by resident artists from KALEID as well as artists from the...
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk + STREET MRKT Aug. 2nd
The South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk + STREET MRKT is TONIGHT! Friday, August 2nd 711pm / Free & all ages. KALEID Gallery has two new solo exhibitions by resident artists Nadja Martens, and Joe Perea. Minoule The Art of...
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk Vendor Opportunities!
STREET MRKT was created in 2006 as a way for our local indie/subculture artists and creatives to have direct access to the 1000s of art walk patrons that come out for the South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk (and vice...
Midtown Beat Art Walk June 28th
Four of the coolest spots along The Alameda get the Midtown Beat kicked off right. Come check out their art displays and sample the wares of these eclectic retailers. Best of all it is all FREE! The Arsenal, Art...
TWO BUCK Tuesday June 18th
Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming TWO BUCK Tuesday, June 18th, 7pm-10pm! Come enjoy an inspired evening of performances, live painting, $2 art, drop-in sketching table & quirky people get together! Its open to all ages and free!...
TWO BUCK Tuesday May 21st at KALEID
Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming TWO BUCK Tuesday, May 21st, 7pm-10pm! Come enjoy an inspired evening of performances, live painting, $2 art, drop-in sketching table & quirky people get together! Its open to all ages and free!...
"BLITZ" Crowd Funded Fashion Show
A team of friends (Eric Belladonna, Ana Villafae, Alvaro Aguiar & Drew Clark) are creating a runway fashion show for the upcoming 6th Annual SubZERO Festival on First Friday June 7th in the SoFA District. "The BLITZ" runway show...
ArtBox Project Artists Call
Artist: Sara Mordecai, Sponsor: Council member Pierluigi Oliverio, located at Lincoln and Malone The ArtBox Project is busy with the nice weather and we're looking for new artists that would like to join us! If you'd like to do...
The Weird & The Wonderful Opens First Friday May 3rd at KALEID
Join us this Friday, May 3rd at KALEID Gallery for the opening reception of The Weird and the Wonderful by Murphy Adams and Christine Benjamin. Two talented artists that devote their unique painting styles to very accessible quirky narratives....
Call for Artists_Vanitas Exhibition at KALEID
"Tromp-l'oeil Vanitas Still Life" by Franciscus Gysbrechts, 1650s VANITAS at KALEID Gallery, opens First Friday June 7, 2013, part of San Jose's South FIRST FRIDAY Art Walk. Vanitas vanitatum omnia vanitas. ~ Vanity of vanities; all is vanity. A...
ArtBox Project Call for Artists
ArtBox by Christine Benjamin on Alum Rock Ave. Phantom Galleries is the artistic director of San Jose's ArtBox Project in partnership with founder Tina Morrill. The ArtBox Project brings original works of art into San Jose neighborhoods by coordinating...
Fundraiser for The Mural Project 2013 on March 28th!
Come and join us at happy hour for some booze, food, tunes, and art! The Mural Project's creative team is hosting a silent auction fundraiser at Koji's Sake Lounge. All proceeds will go towards The Mural Project 2013. What...
Call for Artists_The Studio Climbing Gym
The Studio Rock Climbing Gym is a vibrant busy place in the heart of downtown San Jose's SoFA District. Each month they dedicate over 60' linear feet of wall space to showcase art work by San Jose area artists...
TWO BUCK Tuesday MARCH 19th!
Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming TWO BUCK Tuesday, March 19th, 7pm-10pm! Come enjoy an inspired evening of performances, live painting, $2 art, drop-in sketching table & quirky people get together! Its open to all ages and...
New ArtBox in Japantown
Takahiro Kitamura along with fellow artists Chris Brand & Drew Flores have just completed a new ArtBox in Japantown at 3rd & Jackson. If you'd like to be involved in the ArtBox Project, please send samples of your art...
Phantom Galleries x Cinquest UNLEASH Live Painting Finale
We'd like to thank CINEQUEST for another great year of collaboration and inspiration! Artists Jeff Hemming, Melanie Sharr and Andr Hart spent the course of the Cinequest 23 Film Festival painting in the expansive windows at Camera 12 engaging audience...
SEED Exhbit March 23rd at Citadel
What is the origin of inspiration? Some believe that an artists inherent nature, like the seed, carries within it the complete pattern for the development and expression of his or her creativity. As time and the right conditions ignite...
Artist Interviews at KALEID Gallery
KALEID Gallery has begun new feature interviews with their artists on their website beginning this month, February 2013. As you may know, each month their main entry wall features two solo exhibitions by chosen resident artists there. Artists' receptions...
Kepi and Friends at Psycho Donuts Campbell
Join us at Psycho Donuts in Campbell for a Rock and Roll ART show "Kepi and Friends Go Psycho" with live music by Kepi Ghoulie (Groovie Ghoulies) and Dog Party! This show is going to be extra fun with...
An Evening with Tango Trio at Art Ark Gallery
Art Ark Gallery is pleased to present... An Evening with Tango Trio This Saturday, February 9th from 6-10pm 6-7pm Free Tango lesson taught by Leslie Gordon 7-10pm Music and Dancing LIve music by Tango Trio (Gianfranco Paolozzi, Nancy Lane...
Phantom Galleries + Cinequest "Art Unleashed"
Phantom Galleries is proud to be partnering with Cinequest again this year for their Cinequest 23 Film Festival! This is the 4th year that PG & CQ has worked together to bring this live painting event to the amazing...
Serpentes Colleective Art Show Feb. 8th at Cukui
The snake has been celebrated and revered for many millennia in numerous world cultures. Through its slender, smooth exterior it hides many myths and secrets within its appendage-less body. Its fangs bring agonizing death to the nave, but by...
Sperry Bazaar Feb. 23 & 24
Sperry Bazaar, a gathering of local artists, crafters, collectors and retailers, will debut this month on February 23rd & 24th inside the Sperry Station Building located at 30 N. Third Street, downtown San Jose. For more info email Sperrybazaar@yahoo.com...
Twin Soul Art Studio Opportunity for Artists
Calling all artists who not only love to create, but who have a passion to instruct or share their craft with others! My name is Jeanne Yee, owner of Twin Soul Art Studio, located in downtown Los Gatos. The...
New Feature Exhibits at KALEID Open February 1st
Two new KALEID feature exhibitions help kick off the 8th year of the South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk! Join us for opening receptions for KALEID artists Melanie Sharr, and Jeff Hemming, two talented painters each unique in their narrative and...
TWO BUCK Tuesday Jan. 15th!
Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming TWO BUCK Tuesday, January 15th, 7pm-10pm! Come enjoy an inspired evening of performances, live painting, $2 art, drop-in sketching table & quirky people get together! Its open to all ages and free!...
Open Application for Montalvo Arts Residency
Attention Artists of all Disciplines!! **DEADLINE EXTENDED to February 8th.** For the first time since reopening in 2004, the Lucas Artists Residency Program at Montalvo Arts Center is hosting an open application process solely for California artists. Through the generous...
TWO BUCK Tuesday Dec. 18th!
Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming TWO BUCK Tuesday, December 18th, 7pm-10pm! Come enjoy an inspired evening of performances, live painting, $2 art, drop-in sketching table & quirky people get together! Its open to all ages and free!...
stARTbux Winter Edition 2012
art by Joe Perea The Rivera Group proudly presents stARTbux Winter Edition 2012 Curated by Miha Sarani featuring artists: JoJo Perea Misty Albrecht OscarLars AnnaLise Hartley Live art by Partick "Wadl" Hoffmeister Saturday, December 15th 6-9pm The event is...
Intueri Art Show December 21st
As our world continues toward an unknown future, Heart of Chaos Artisan Collective presents a show that challenges its audience to contemplate its future. The installation will be a complete living, breathing, fully interactive exhibit that allows you, the...
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk December 7th!
It's all about the holiday spirit for tonight's South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk! Over 50 artists from KALEID Gallery and artists from the greater South Bay area will be offering original works of art and creative gifts affordably priced...
SJMade Saturday Dec 1st
San Jose Made (SJMADE) is a vendor fair for local San Jose makers, labels, brands, small businesses, and artists showcasing and selling current projects and goods. For the Holiday 2012 installation of SJMADE, we are hosted by San Pedro...
Frida and Friends 5th Annual Blanket and Art Drive
Frida and Friends 5th Annual Blanket and Art Drive For the past couple of years we have held this drive to collect blankets for our furry friends at the San Jose Animal Pet Shelter. For this years drive we...
Mercy Beyond Borders Call for Art Donations
Something special is going to take place on December 15th in San Francisco, Portland, Sydney, Abu Dhabi and ...perhaps San Jose! Mercy Beyond Borders is gathering its friends around the world for the first ever simultaneously international fundraiser for...
It's MoFo Time!
Featured artists this time include Caitlin Gill on comedy and uppercuts, Wiggy Darlington on music and mystery meat, and David Sullivan on poetry and saving America. Friday, November 9th, 7:30pm (tix), 8pm (show) Admission: $5 + a roll of...
Call for Artists _ TWO BUCK Tuesdays
artist Miguel Machuca Every third Tuesday of the month is our $2 art sale and creative get together at KALEID. We're always looking for community artists & creatives to share their talents through demos, painting live, performance or music...
Save the Date_HARK Holiday Show and Sale Dec. 7th
The 11th Annual Holiday Show and Sale begins First Friday December 7th at 7pm. Over 50 artists from KALEID and the greater South Bay area will be offering original works of art and creative gifts affordably priced for the...
Halloween Art Show at the Citadel
Show will be one night only, on Halloween, Wednesday October 31st, from 6pm to midnight. Art for sale from 20+ local artists will be sold as a silent auction, and the event also includes live artists and live music....
Cliffhanger Exhibit at Canvas Ghost
Another Canvas Ghost Production of Art and Music The Cliffhanger Art Show!. An art experience dedicated to the art of suspense..... Everywhere you look, everywhere you go, Art, Culture, Environment! Politics!! Reason!!!, are hanging on the edge by it's fingers...
The San Jose Holiday Art Market at Reed House
The San Jose Holiday Art Market Saturday November 10th 12noon-6pm and Sunday November 11th 12noon-6pm Held within the beautifully restored Victorian home known as the Historic Reed House in the Hensley District of San Jose, this unique art and...
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk + STREET MRKT Sept. 7th
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk + STREET MRKT Friday, SEPT 7th, 7pm11pm! Free & open to the public. A self-guided evening tour through galleries, museums, and independent creative businesses featuring 18 venues that participate by presenting exciting art exhibitions...
SJ Creatives Anniversary Group Exhibition at KALEID
Drawing by Amanda Mikaelsson KALEID Gallery presents the San Jose Creatives' Anniversary Group Exhibit San Jose Creatives celebrate their 1 year anniversary with a group exhibition featuring work by many of those interviewed on their blog. Opening Reception Friday...
ArtBox SJ
Kori Thompson Micah Bariteau The ArtBox Project has completed 30 utility boxes painted with original works of art by local artists in neighborhoods all over San Jose with more locations in the works. If you'd like to help us...
WORKS San Jose Benefit Auction this Saturday
Works is our community art and performance center, and dozens of established and emerging artists have donated to this most accessible and eclectic art auction to support it. There are very low starting bids and something for every taste...
Sci-Fi-Fan-Anime Call for Entries
Sci-Fi-Fan-Anime Science Fiction - Fantasy - Anime ART ARK GALLERY invites you to submit images of your artwork that pertains to the subject matter of Science Fiction, Fantasy and/or Anime. Please send 3-5 images of your work, which represents the...
Featured Artists Borelli and Scholis Opening Reception At KALEID Gallery Aug. 3rd
Creatively Maladjusted new works by Steven Borelli Emerging from a six year creative block, I find myself finally back in the flow. The works of art in this show are the visions of that return. No theme. No connection....
Canvas Ghost Call for Art for Cliffhanger Exhibit
This show is going to be a C l i f f h a n g e r ! This show is all about suspense. This is the era of cliffhangers. Everywhere you look, everywhere you go, everything you hear...
Call for Artists for the ArtBox Project SJ
Artist Florence de Bretagne ArtBox Willow Glen neighborhood, sponsored by Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio. Phantom Galleries is the artistic curator and artist liaison for the ArtBox Project San Jose. Together with organizer Tina Morrill, we beautify San Jose neighborhoods with...
Exquisite Corpse Opening Reception Saturday, July 14th
All my life, my heart has yearned for a thing I cannot name. ~Andre Breton Exquisite Corpse is based on the Surrealists' techniques exploiting the mystique of spontaneity and collaborative creativity through a visual parlor game. Each participating artist...
Japantown Mural Project Dedication Event
Sam Rodriguez You're invited to the July 14th dedication of the Japantown Mural Project, a remarkable art and design project by Japantown artist Tamiko Rast and Rasteroids Design that has been in development for the past two years. The...
Call for art-"Us" exhibition at the Usuals
CALL FOR SAN JOSE ARTISTS! Art at The Usuals presents "Us" A show dedicated to local artists Opening Night: Friday, July 27th 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Show runs through August 20th We are seeking paintings, sketches, small works, mixed...
Call for Artists_Exquisite Corpse Exhibit at KALEID
All my life, my heart has yearned for a thing I cannot name. ~Andre Breton Exquisite Corpse is based on the Surrealists' techniques exploiting the mystique of spontaneity and collaborative creativity through a visual parlor game. Each participating artist...
Bring Back the Arts! at Orchard School
Bring Back the Arts! Demonstrating the Power of Community and Art A Benefit for threatened Art Programs at our Local Elementary Schools Bring Back the Arts! Events: - City-wide break dancing competition judged by celebrity B-boy Spiderman. - Mural project...
TWO BUCK Tuesday March 20th!
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...
Momentum Leap Closing Reception
"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,...
Shannon Amidon, Andre Hart Solo Exhibitions at KALEID April 6th
Selcouth new work by Shannon Amidon Im 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...
Cinequest + Phantom Galleries Live Art Contest Finale
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...
ArtBox Project _ Call for Artists
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...
VOTE now for your favorite Neverending Passion painting
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...
When Worlds KALEID
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....
WORKS' Femme Fatale Panel Discussion March 11th
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,...
Avant Garden 2012 - Call For Silent Art Auction Donations
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...
Cinequest + Phantom Galleries Live Art Contest
NEVERENDING PASSION Live Painting Event & Contest Joe Perea Sara Tomasello Kori Thompson For the fourth year in a row, Phantom Galleries and Cinequest are partnering to bring a live painting event and contest to the audiences during this year's...
KALEID's Feature Artists for March 2012
KALEID Gallery is pleased to present two new solo exhibitions opening with artists' receptions on First Friday March 2nd. Portraits of the Innerself new work by Valerie Runningwolf The person we wake up with every morning or the stranger just...
TWO BUCK Tuesday _ February 21st
Come enjoy an inspired evening of art demos, performances, live painting, $2 art & quirky people get together! TWO BUCK Tuesdays at KALEID Gallery Tuesday, February 21st, 7-10pm It's free and open to all ages! Here are just some of...
Day-Broo-Yay at Empire Seven
Empire Seven presents Day-Broo-Yay a group exhibit featuring emerging artists Carlos Agrillo, Colin Frangicetto and Drew Roulette. All the artists are distinct in their content and styles, but each body of work transitions nicely for a cohesive visual experience. Colin...
Will Johnson Open Studio
San Jose ceramicist Will Johnson will be a participant in The Art Of Living Black (TAOLB), the Bay Areas longest running annual African American exhibition of its kind. Johnson's Open Studio will be February 25th & 26th, March 3rd...
Call for Art _ Cult Films & Midnight Movies!
SLG Publishing's Art Boutiki is seeking art work to fit the theme Cult Films and Midnight Movies, a group show interpreting cult films and the things that make midnight movies great. From the Dude to zombies, they're searching for artists'...
Call for Art _ Urbanity
Call for Art Submissions for upcoming show @ ART ARK GALLERY in April, 2012 URBANITY: An art exhibition exploring daily life in metropolis as seen through the artist's eye. Curated by Jeff Wilson Dear prospective artist, You are invited to...
Love/Hate at Psycho Donuts Campbell
"Love / Hate - An Anti-Valentine Art Show" Check out the latest original work from KALEID artists Murphy Adams, Jen Renzel, Christine Benjamin, Kori Thompson, Michael Foley, Lacey Bryant & Laura Callin Bennett, as well as other local artists like...
EnDanger Exhibit at On The Corner Music Jan. 27th
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...
TWO BUCK Tuesday January 17th!
Join us at KALEID Gallery for our first Two Buck Tuesday of the New Year on January 17th! Come enjoy an inspired evening of art demos, performances, live painting, scrumptious tastings, $2 art & quirky people get together! Tuesday, January...
Montalvo's Historic Villa Celebrates a Century
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...
People-Shaped Animals Exhibit at KALEID Gallery
art work by Nicole Dornsife 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...
Happy New Year Sale at KALEID!
All the artists and staff at KALEID wish you and yours a very HAPPY 2012! 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...
Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming Two Buck Tuesday! An inspired evening of art demos, performances, live painting, scrumptious tastings, $2 art & quirky people get together! TWO BUCK Tuesdays at KALEID Gallery Tuesday, December 20th, 7-10pm It's...
LIve painting, Music, Demos & $2 Art Sale this TUESDAY at KALEID!
Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming Two Buck Tuesday! Come enjoy an inspired evening of art demos, performances, live painting, scrumptious tastings, $2 art & quirky people get together! TWO BUCK Tuesdays at KALEID Gallery Tuesday, November...
HARK! The Holiday Art Show at KALEID Opens Dec. 2nd
KALEID Gallery invites you to join us for our annual holiday art show & sale featuring 45 artists from KALEID as well as additional artists from the greater San Jose area. Original works of art at affordable prices perfect...
Call for Art _ Liquid Restaurant & Lounge
Liquid Restaurant & Lounge is all about "new." We are, in fact, the newest hotspot in Downtown San Jose. We draw in a wide array of people ranging from 20-somethings to 60-somethings. We focus on maximizing the feeling of euphoria...
Join us for the ArtBox SJ Celebration
Artist Sara Tomasello being interviewed by the Mercury News. We'd like to invite you all to a special event with the ArtBox Project SJ in a celebration of artists and community! The project brings original works of art by...
OVCAG's Art in Clay 2011
OVCAG's Art in Clay 2011 Saturday, November 19 through Sunday, November 20 The Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild is returning to the Lucie Stern Community Center in Palo Alto for its 11th Art in Clay sale! More than 50...
KALEID & Phantom Highlights for First Friday November Art Walk
Join us this Friday for the South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk in downtown San Jose! 7-11pm, FREE & Open to the public. Lots of new exhibitions with artists' receptions, special performances and on site demos! Opening Reception for featured artists...
Call for Art for HARK! The Holiday Art Show
KALEID Gallery presents HARK! The Holiday Art Show KALEID Gallery is throwing a big, salon-style Holiday Art Show for December and all South Bay artists are invited to participate! In addition to KALEID Gallery artists participating in this holiday...
TWO BUCK Tuesday _ Oct. 18th!
Join us for an inspired evening of art demos, performances, live painting, scrumptious tastings, $2 art & quirky people get together!! ?? TWO BUCK Tuesdays at KALEID Gallery? Tuesday, October 18th, 7-10pm It's free and open to all ages! Sean...
DARK SURREALISTS Art Contest
DARK SURREALISTS Art Contest Deadline: All entries must be received by January 31, 2011 GENERAL RULES: Subject: All entries must be of the "dark surrealist" genre, typically related to science fiction, horror, low-brow or Gothic themes. For a more precise...
Las Cadre at Black Bean Ceramic Art Center.
Las Cadre Opening Reception Saturday, October 15. 6 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Twelve artists of the Las Cadre critique group celebrate their first five years with a show at Black Bean Ceramic Art Center. Meet the artists, enjoy the...
2012 National Women's Caucus for Art - Call for Art!
Momentum - Contemporary Womens Art. Commemorating 40 years of the Womens Caucus for Art, Momentum presents the art and ideas of intergenerational contemporary women artists. This show is an open theme. About the Exhibition: Momentum is part of WCA's Momentum:...
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk Oct. 7th!
Join us this Friday, October 7th for the downtown art walk! All venues are open 7-11pm and are free and open to the public! Phantom Galleries and KALEID Gallery has great exhibits on view for the art walk! NextSpace...
Michelle Waters Exhibition News
Say Ahhh, acrylic on wood, 10" x 8", 2011 KALEID Gallery artist Michelle Waters has a full exhibition schedule this fall showing her work in multiple galleries in California. Muerto en Vida Day of the Dead group show at...
San Jose Creatives' New Blog
San Jose Creatives is a new blog that interviews the extremely talented creative community of San Jose. They feature artists, designers, musicians, makers, art supporters, and anyone who lives a creative life. They ask everyone the same 13 questions...
Halloween Art Market Oct. 22nd
Halloween Art Market Seven prolific Bay Area artists exhibiting work and wares to peruse and purchase in the spirit of Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. Each artist varies diversely in style and medium. All approach the strange with...
Christine Benjamin Doll Art
KALEID artist Christine Benjamin has a busy season ahead with numerous exhibits including The Carnival of Saints and Souls of New Orleans, a group show that showcases the doll art of 14 artists, curated by Christy Kane. Exhibit dates:...
Luna Park Chalk Art Festival
4th Annual Luna Park Chalk Art Festival Saturday, September 24th 10am4pm Backesto Park (Empire & 17th streets) San Jose, CA This year's featured artists: Cheryl & Wayne Renshaw Julio Jimenez Lacy Bryant Paul J. Gonzalez Katrina Loera Performers: Cuatro...
Canvas Ghost Fall Exhbition _ Beyond the Comic Strip
Comics bring a sense of adventure, a sense of escape. They are larger than life and far more exciting that the existence we endure. Come experience the excitement, adventure, escape. Exhibition Dates: October 8th 710pm October 9th 125pm Particiapting...
Tango in Silk at BBC
TANGO IN SILK Don't miss the unique chance to enjoy and purchase wearable and fine art by Natasha Foucault and Vasily Vein and meet the artists.!!!!!!! Join us for amazing Tango performance by USA Argentine Tango Stage Champions Gustavo...
TWO BUCK Tuesday _ September 20th!
Join us for an inspired evening of art demos, performances, live painting, scrumptious tastings, $2 art & quirky people get together!! ?? TWO BUCK Tuesdays at KALEID Gallery? Tuesday,September 20th, 7-10pm It's free and open to all ages! Sandi Billingsley...
Artist's For Andy's Pet Shop Event
Andy's Pet Shop and Adoption Center needs our help or they will not be able to keep their doors open to the community nor to the local animal rescue centers they partner with. To help raise awareness of their...
SJSU Ceramics MFA Program at Higher Fire Clay Studios
The Self-Conscious Traveler, Avery Palmer Passing of the Torch with Robert Arneson, David White The Process, Wesley Wright There's a really great exhibit at Higher Fire of ceramicists in the MFA program at SJSU. Participating artists include Jonathan Huang,...
Jason Adams, Jai Tanju at Empire Seven Studios
Empire Seven Studios presents: Shits Getting Heavy So Kill Yourself Laughing This year both Jason Adams and Jai Tanju had art shows that you didn't get to see. Well here is your chance! Both shows are being shown at...
Momentum 2011 at Firehouse North Gallery, Berkeley
The Silicon Valley Artists Collaborative announces their third annual show of fine art, Momentum 2011. The location is Firehouse North Gallery in Berkeley, 1790 Shattuck Avenue, (510) 593-0733. The opening artists' reception party will be on Friday September 9th...
CONTENT's San Jose Photography Contest
San Jose Photography Contest San Jose is a city of vastly diverse communities and cultures. Content Magazine is featuring these communities and celebrating you, our local artists. We invite you to submit your original photographic image(s) that displays and/or...
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk Sept. 2nd!
Join us for the First Friday Art Walk & Street Mrkt this Friday, Sept. 2nd! Two new solo exhibitions by Leslie Ann Rice and Sara Tomasello KALEID Gallery, 88 So. Fourth St. Circus Act sculptures by Leslie Ann RiceA mutt-ley...
Mosaic Artists Exhibition at Main Street Cafe
Mosaic Artists of the South Bay at Main Street Cafe & Books on view now through October 7th. Featuring Contemporary Mosaic Artists: Angela Sanders, April Maiten, Corinne Friedman, Laurel Woodard, Lynne Strom-Berg, Kathy Richardson, Kathleen Sartain, Kathy Schuyler Contemporary...
TWO BUCK Tuesday_Aug. 16th!
Shannon Amidon photo weaving workshop at July's TBT. Join us for an inspired evening of art demos, performances,live painting,scrumptious tastings, $2 art & quirky people get together!! TWO BUCK Tuesdays at KALEID Gallery? Tuesday, August 16th, 7-10pm - ?It's...
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk Aug. 5th!
Join us this Friday, August 5th for the South FIRST FRIDAYS art walk + STREET MRKT in downtown San Jose! 7pm-11pm, free and open to the public. KALEID Gallery 88 So. 4th St. Two new exhibitions by featured artists Jonathan...
Artists Wanted to Create Art for Neighborhood Utility Boxes
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Local artists wanted for "Art Box San Jose." The "Art Box Project SJ" was born with six initial neighborhoods wanting to participate by funding the painting and selecting their preferred locations. It's a grass roots effort with...
Open Studio at ArtStreet San Jose
Artist Curt Schauers ArtStreet San Jose Studio Gallery combines a working studio with gallery space to promote the work of local artists working in a range of media. Join us for the opening from August 5-7. Well have a...
TWO BUCK Tuesday _ July 19th!
Join us for an inspired evening of art demos, performances,live painting,scrumptious tastings, $2 art & quirky people get together!! Two Buck Tuesdays at KALEID Gallery Tuesday, July 19th, 7-10pm It's free and open to all ages! Shannon Amidon will...
Call for Entries_CALIFORNIA! at Berkeley Art Center
CALIFORNIA! Berkeley Art Center's 28th Annual Juried Exhibition August 20 - October 2, 2011 Entry Deadline: July 1, 2011 Esteemed Local Jurors: Chandra Cerrito, Director, Chandra Cerrito Contemporary, Oakland Svea Lin Soll, Principal/Director, Swarm Gallery, Oakland This California-based juried...
TWO BUCK Tuesday _this Tuesday June 21st!
KALEID Gallery presents Two Buck Tuesday June 21st 7-10pm You're invited to join us for our monthly $2 art sale and quirky people get together! We have another great lineup of art, demos and hands on activities! Featuring: Sean Stryker...
TWO BUCK Tuesday _ June 21st!
KALEID Gallery presents Two Buck Tuesday June 21st 7-10pm You're invited to join us for our monthly $2 art sale and quirky people get together! We have another great lineup of art, demos and hands on activities! Featuring: Sean Stryker...
Call for art! NextSpace Downtown San Jose
NextSpace Coworking is opening the doors to our San Jose location very soon, and I am really excited about turning a space that has stood vacant for many years into a vibrant urban space. NextSpace offers the physical infrastructure for...
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk + SubZERO Festival June 3rd!
This month's First Friday's art walk is also the 4th Annual SubZERO Festival! Sean Sczepanik Steven Sczepanik Start off the art walk by parking at South Fourth & San Fernando garage and check out KALEID Gallery's feature exhibit (located on...
LOTS to DO at this TWO BUCK Tuesday May 17th!
KALEID Gallery presents Two Buck Tuesday May 17th 7-10pm You're invited to join us for our monthly $2 art sale and quirky people get together! We have another great lineup of art, demos and hands on activities! Featuring: Joanne Yada...
Show, Demo, Sell Your Art at Two Buck Tuesdays at KALEID!
More TBT photos here: http://bit.ly/TBT_photos TWO BUCK Tuesday is a monthly (3rd Tuesday of every month) $2 art sale and artist/quirky people get-together with music, live art, open sketching table, demos, performances, informal speakers and other artsy happenings! It's...
Veggielution's AVANT GARDEN 2001
Its a farm practically under a freeway yet Veggielution is a thriving community farm in urban San Jose. Their food and art fundraiser Avant Garden 2011 brings together chefs and artists to raise funds for the nonprofit whose mission...
Call For Art_San Mateo County Fair Competition
This summer, San Mateo County Fair will be featuring a new 2-dimensional art category for its annual competitions. All artists, of all levels of experience, are encouraged to submit their work and participate in this new category honoring an...
Congratulations to Shannon Amidon!
Congratulations to KALEID Gallery artist Shannon Amidon on her Arts Council Artist Fellowship Grant Award! Arts Council Silicon Valley today announced the five recipients of Artist Fellowship Grants for their ground-breaking contributions to the arts in Santa Clara County....
Gallery TEN10 Exhibit featuring Haley Goodlett
Gallery TEN10 presents an exhibition featuring Haley Goodlett, Chris Arcus and Steve Wetlesen Artists' Reception April 8th, 6pm-9pm Poetry starts at 9pm and Drum circle afterward Haley Goodlett. Haley, originally comes from Kentucky and attended Norte Dame de Namur...
Sara Tomasello Exhibit News
Sara Tomasello upcycles home and tabletop goods with her acrylic paint wonders! Find her at San Jose Made (SJMADE) Saturday, April 2 from 12-8pm. San Jose Made is a one-day vendor fair for makers, artists and purveyors of San...
TWO BUCK Tuesday March 15th!
KALEID Gallery presents Two Buck Tuesday March 15th 7-10pm You're invited to join us for our monthly $2 art sale and quirky people get-together! Insane Craft Posse has the proof that San Jose is full of things to do. Come...
Thank you Kimy, Sean & Steven!
We'd like to thank Cinequest Film Festival for the opportunity to partner once again this year in their MAVERICK Live Painting Event & to Camera 12 for hosting the event in their lobby windows. (l to r) Kimy Martinez,...
WORKS Benefit Auction March 19th
Works Benefit Auction will be at 451 South First Street. It will now be a benefit to move Works to its new home just a block away on South Market. Over 100 artists have now contributed, including some of...
Last Chance to VOTE!
Kimy, Sean and Steven have finished their 4' x 5' paintings for the CINEQUEST Live Painting Contest. This evening, Sat., March 12th at 7:15pm at the California Theater, the three artists will be recognized on stage and the winner...
University Art Open Art Competition
University Art invites you to enter our Fourth Annual Open Art Competition for Artists in Northern California The UArt Open is an annual art competition and exhibition held to promote the arts and to showcase outstanding work in a...
CQ Maverick Artists Update
Kimy Martinez Sean Sczepanik Steven Sczepanik Kimy, Sean and Steven have a few days left of painting before the Cinequest Closing Gala this Saturday. All three will be on site at Camera 12 Cinemas Wednesday and Thursday (March 9th...
Call for Artists for Summer Day Camps at Mexican Heritage
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! We are looking for you to help us create some fun at the Mexican Heritage Plaza this summer! The Mexican Heritage Plaza Steering Committee is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals from teaching artists for Arts...
CQ Maverick Artists Update
Sean Sczepanik Kimy Martinez Steven Sczepanik Sean, Kimy & Steven are all making progress on their paintings for the Cinequest Film Festival Maverick Art Contest. Stop by and cheer them on - they'll be painting live all week at...
South First Fridays Art Walk March 4th!
Join us for South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk Friday March 4, 7-11pm (in downtown San Jose's SoFA District & beyond!) Be sure to make it by these Phantom Galleries coordinated exhibitions hosted by local art supporting businesses: Opening Reception: Folie...
Veggielution Benefit Call For Art
Veggielution is seeking artists to donate pieces to our silent art auction fundraiser, Avant Garden, taking place on April 15th, 2011 at KALEID Gallery in Downtown San Jose. Click here for more event info. The Artist- We are looking...
KALEID Feature Exhibits Open First Friday March 4th
Join us for our Featured Exhibits by Dotti Cichon and Kathleen Wolf at KALEID for the month of March. Dotti Cichon: The Grandeur of the Commonplace: Impressions of Europe two bodies of photographic work from a recent trip to Europe....
3 MAVERICK Artists Paint Live at CINEQUEST
Kimy Martinez Sean Sczepanik Steven Sczepanik Phantom Galleries is proud to partner again this year with the CINEQUEST Film Festival by providing artists Kimy Martinez, Sean Sczepanik and Steven Sczepanik for their MAVERICK ART live painting contest. Cinequest Empowers...
HYRBRIDITY, MULTIPLICITY, HETREROGENEITY?
HYRBRIDITY, MULTIPLICITY, HETREROGENEITY? Exhibit Opening Reception: Thursday, March 3, 5-8pm Exhibit Dates: March 3 - March 31, 2011 A MULTI-MEDIA EXHIBIT OF BAY AREA ARTISTS OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN DESCENT HYBRIDITY, MULTIPLICITY, HETEREOGENERITY fosters an interdisciplinary dialogue on cultural fusion,...
Don't Miss! Events for Thursday & Friday
THURSDAY FEB 24th DR. SKETCHY'S San Jose presents Unfamiliar with the Silicon Valley Roller Girls and the bloody sport of roller derby in which they compete? Ignorant of the fierce battles these warrior women engage in for little more than...
THANKS for coming out to TBT!
Thanks to all the awesome artists, musicians and crazy crafts people doing demos! It was a great event, and we look forward to seeing you at the next one March 15th! If you'd like to participate w/ live painting, a...
Call for Artists, Musicians, Poets, Womyn United March 5, 2011
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Save the Date _ "Blue to the Roots"
Crossroads, Deb Barba Canvas Ghost Productions is featuring Bay Area Musicians and Artists. Blue to the Roots is an exploration of the early 20th Century blues movement. Dig down into the roots of the Blues: Son House, Robert Johnson...
Art on the Square 2011 Application is Available Now!
We're looking forward to an exciting season of Art on the Square shows this year. As always, our goal is to bring you the best in locally produced fine arts and crafts. The 2011 Art on the Square Application is...
TWO BUCK Tuesday February 15th!
KALEID Galley presents TWO BUCK TUESDAYS -a monthly artist and quirky people get-together February 15, 7-10 pm - free & all ages welcome! Comedian Sean Stryker will make us laugh! Maria will host a paper crafts table with origami folding...
Call to Artists, Musicians, and Slam Poets
The Round, a Seattle based arts/music event, is coming to San Jose! What is The Round? Well, the audience is seated in a cafe-esque setting and very respectful. (This ain't no bar scene!) The stage is shared between artists, musicians,...
Workshop Argentina: with Chiachio & Giannone
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles presents: Workshop Argentina: with Chiachio & Giannone February 12, 10am - 5pm and February 13, 10am - 12 Noon Exhibit: February 8 May 1, 2011 Eden Re-imagined Presents the embroidered work...
South FIRST FRIDAY Art Walk Feb. 4th!
Join us for South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk February 4th! An eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose's SoFA District (& beyond)! Venues are open 7pm-11pm & are free of charge HIghlights include: Phantom Galleries in the...
SJMADE Sat. Jan. 29th
SJMADE is a one-day event comprised of local store-owners, makers, artists, and purveyors of Bay Area goods. From garage silk screeners, to twilight jewelry artists, to local brick-and-mortars, San Jose's homegrown scene is growing and flourishing. Meet creative minds...
Creative Capital Grants
Creative Capital provides integrated financial and advisory support to artists pursuing adventurous projects in five disciplines: Emerging Fields, Film/Video, Innovative Literature, and Performing and Visual Arts. Working in long-term partnership with artists, Creative Capitals pioneering approach to support combines funding,...
apexart's Unsolicited Proposal Program (NYC)
apexart's Unsolicited Proposal Program Continuing our annual Unsolicited Proposal Program, we will accept 600-word, idea-based exhibition proposals for evaluation by an international panel of apexart associates (curators, artists, writers, philosophers). Submissions are reviewed independently and anonymouslythey are evaluated solely on...
Members show at Santa Cruz Art League
Local Essence is the annual members exhibition of the Santa Cruz Art League. All different types of media are represented from paintings, sculpture, photography, woodwork, ceramics, and more. It's a great show that combines work of well established artists...
A jam packed TWO BUCK Tuesday Jan. 18th!
KALEID Gallery presents Two Buck Tuesday January 18th 7-9pm Happy 2011! Our monthly $2 art sale and quirky people coming-together event is back for the new year and we have tons of goodies for you! J. Marie & Mike Dvorkin...
Exhibition Opportunity in Office Setting
There is an opportunity for artists to exhibit their works in a very respectable affluent office setting. The coordinator Dorothy Whitman is an artist herself so understands the effects art can have on the employees and clients of a workplace...
Public Art Program Call for Qualifications
The City of San Jose Public Art Program - Spartan/Keyes Neighborhood/Bestor Art Park Public Art Project OPEN CALL TO SUBMIT QUALIFICATIONS DEADLINE: Monday, January 24, 2011 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time For the complete RFQ: http://www.sanjoseculture.org/?pid=4500 INTRODUCTION The City of...
Call for Art at new Pho69 in SoFA District
Phantom Galleries will be coordinating on-going art exhibitions at the newest SoFA District restaurant PHO69 (located next door to Caffe Trieste). The restaurant has been getting great Yelp reviews since their opening last month with special mentions of their contemporary...
Creative Minds Shorty Fatz
Lowrider Arcade exhibit by Shorty Fatz at Anno Domini, June 2007 Matthew Rodriguez and Samuel Rodriguez, creators of Shorty Fatz in San Jose, will discuss and demonstrate their custom-built bicycles as part of SJMAs ongoing Creative Minds series. Shorty...
Dark Matter & Other Exhibits this Friday, Jan. 7th
There's no downtown San Jose art walk this month (January 7th) but there's still a couple of great art openings going on so you don't have to wait til First Friday February! The Samurai, sculpture by Matthew Pugh Surgery.Art presents...
KALEID's Rockin' Stockings Show & Sale!
The Rockin' Stockings Show & Sale is off to a great start! Thanks to everyone that came out to the opening last First Friday! There's 40 artists participating in this special holiday sale with wonderful works at affordable prices for...
Holiday ART Show at Psycho Donuts in Campbell
"Have Yourself a Crazy Little Christmas!" Reception and Party: Sunday, December 12th from 10AM to 3PM Come check out original off-beat artwork for sale from super-talented local artists like Deborah Barba, Carlos Villez, John Hageman, Christine Benjamin, Sheri DeBow, Kurtis...
Homemade Holiday Call for Vendors
4th Annual Homemade Holiday Art as Gifts Show Saturday, December 11th, 10am - 8pm 2nd Floor 300 Bld. (across from Crate & Barrel) Over 40 Artists! Reception: Wine, Food & Music 3pm - 8pm Vendor details: * The space...
KALEID's Rockin' Stockings Show & Sale Dec. 3rd!
KALEID Gallery artists have created unique works of art generously priced for this gift giving season! This will be a one-stop shopping trip for everyone on your list that shows you care enough to get them something you can't...
Pacific Art League 2nd Annual Craft Sale
The Pacific Art League of Palo Alto is hosting its 2nd Annual Craft Sale! Come by on November 20th, 11am to 6pm and November 21st, 11am to 5pm for our 2nd annual craft show! Come find the perfect holiday...
Black Bean Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Black Bean Celebrates Its First Anniversary In November, 2009, Will Johnson and Ruben Reyes, two accomplished ceramic artists, fulfilled their dream and opened Black Bean Ceramic Art Center, a working studio for ceramic artists and students. The first year has...
Blue to the Roots _ Call For Art
Canvas Ghost Productions presents BLUE TO THE ROOTS This show is an exploration of the early 20th Century blues movement through music and art. Dive down to the roots of the Blues. Son House, Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton, Blind Lemmon...
Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild Sale
The Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild is returning to the Lucie Stern Community Center in Palo Alto for its 10th Art in Clay sale! More than 50 Bay Area artists will present their newest creations at this event. The...
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk Nov. 5th
This month's art walk has a plethora of new exhibitions for the brisk autumn evening of eclectic arts and culture! If you're downtown early - from 3-5pm - stop by 28 North First for Al Preciado's closing reception of...
Mary Medrano Moving Sale
Universal Flight by Mary Medrano Mary Medrano has long been an important artist and advocate for the local artists' community so we are sad to see her moving from the area but wish her and her husband all the...
My Favorite Nightmares Exhibit at WORKS
Corpse by Pinelopi Vassilaki My Favorite Nightmares opens Halloween, October 31st, 7-11pm As creepy or repulsive as they may be, nightmares fascinate us. They linger in our minds long after we've woken, leaving us distracted by thoughts of otherworldly...
Guadalupe River Trail Mammoth Public Art Project
The City of San Joses Public Art Program & Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services are pleased to announce the Guadalupe River Trail Mammoth Public Art Project SUBMITTAL DEADLINE- November 17, 2010, Midnight, Mountain Time This is an online...
Luis Gutierrez Exhibition at Axis Art Gallery
"Lost & Found: the Art of Luis Gutierrez" opening Nov. 13th (thru Jan. 15, 2011) at the Axis Art Gallery. A master working at the peak of his powers, Gutierrez will be showing recent assemblage works contrasted with pieces from...
Dr. Sketchy's_Thank You!
Thanks to all the artists that came out to the Dr. Sketchy's ULTRA VIOLENCE session last week. Model Wenchi, and MCs Drew Clark and Trina Merry delivered a great Clockwork Orange inspired life drawing event. SAVE THE DATE for the...
Barnes, Paulson Featured Exhibits at KALEID
This month's featured artists at KALEID Gallery is painter Mariana Barnes and master photographer John Paulson and are on view through Wednesday October 27th. Both exhibitions are examples of vision coupled with high skill and technical ability within their chosen...
Shannon Amidon's Artists Residency in Costa Rica
Congratulations to KALEID Gallery artist Shannon Amidon for her acceptance to the Julia and David White Artist Colony in Costa Rica for a month long artist residency in December! "This is a wonderful opportunity for me to explore and...
Tech Shop San Jose in the SoFA District
We're thrilled that Tech Shop has chosen downtown San Jose as a new location for their awesome creative community workshop space. If all goes well, they'll soon be at the corner of South Second Street and San Carlos utilizing...
Sign up for classes at Higher Fire Clayspace & Gallery
Dear Artists, A new ceramics studio is open in downtown San Jose Higher Fire Clayspace & Gallery. We welcome clay enthusiasts to our newly renovated 4500 sq ft space in the SoFA District. Higher Fire is both a teaching...
Meet the Grantmakers: Funding Opportunities for South Bay Artists and Arts Organizations
Meet the Grantmakers: Funding Opportunities for South Bay Artists and Arts Organizations Wednesday, October 20, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Co-sponsored with Arts Council Silicon Valley and Compasspoint Panelists will describe their organizations' arts funding priorities and guidelines as they...
Gallery Ten10 presents: Impermanence/Permanence
art work by Eddie Flores Gallery Ten 10 returns from its summer hiatus with a special "collector's" show featuring the work of South Bay Artists.?? The genesis of the show is rooted in Curator/Director Al Preciado's passion for the...
The Alameda Art Works: Fall Open Studios & Benefit
For this Open Studios Benefit, nearly 40 artists specializing in oil, water color, acrylic, mixed medium, and pastel paintings, as well as jewelry, textiles, woodwork, photography and music, will open their working studios to the public. The Alameda Art...
Go Figure Exhibition opens Oct. 30th
artwork by Darlene Boyd You are invited to attend the artists' reception and awards ceremony for the nationally acclaimed SCAL "Go Figure!" Juried Exhibition for 2010. Art Opening: Saturday, October 30, 3-5p.m. Exhibition Dates: October 23 to November 21,...
First Friday Artists' Receptions Oct. 1st at KALEID Gallery
KALEID Gallery presents new solo exhibitions by Mariana Barnes and John Eric Paulson on Friday, October 1st, 7-9pm. Ancient Art, Modern Twist by Mariana Barnes. Mosaics have been used in artwork around the world for thousands of years. Mariana Barnes...
Call for Workshop Proposals
The Women & Girls 2010 Thriving in the New Economy Summit is calling for workshop proposals. The Office of Womens Policy, in partnership with the City of San Jose and community organizations throughout Santa Clara County will be hosting a...
TWO BUCK Tuesday September 21st
TWO BUCK Tuesday September 21, 2010 $2 Art Sale begins at Noon Main event starts at 7p.m. Curated by Drew Clark Seriously, what else are you doing Tuesday night? Come out, enjoy some of the cool culture that the...
2011 NATIONAL WCA CALL FOR ART
HIDDEN CITIES Juried by: Lisa Phillips, Director of New Museum, NYC Exhibition Venue: New Century Artists Gallery 530 West 25th Street New York, NY 10001 Show Dates: February 1 to February 12, 2011 Womens Caucus for Art Reception with the...
Donut Stop Laughing - Psycho San Jose Launch Event
art work by Christine Benjamin We hope to see you on Thursday, September 16, 2010. (any other day after, you'll be late...and laughed at). The event is FREE to all, though there are also plenty of things you can...
Dia De Los Muertos Art Show at Sonya Paz Gallery
art work by Carlos Villez Dia De Los Muertos Art Show at Sonya Paz Gallery in Campbell Local artists interpret their ideas of "Day Of The Dead"! Artists include: Deb Barba, Omar Barba, Christine Benjamin, Rene Berglund, Nicolas Caesar,...
Learn to Play Exhibition at Euphrat Museum
Learn to Play When life is a game, how do you learn to play? Games, an expression of art and life, can bridge the gaps between cultures, and be a common language that brings communities together. Game makers tell...
Artist's Playground Open Studio & Exhibit
mixed media graphic work by Marina Povalishina papie-mache by Anastasiya Rakova Bay Area artists Marina Povalishina and Anastasiya Rakova invite everyone to visit their art exhibition Artists' Playground. The art show will include graphics, painting on wood, collages, papie-mache...
Zombie Donut Art at Psycho Donuts
"Teasing Death" by Christine Benjamin Come check out zombified donut art from all of the Psycho artists, including Christine Benjamin, Murphy Adams, Simon Salas, Michael Borja, Lacey Bryant, Nicolas Caesar, Sheri DeBow, John Hageman, Valery Milovic, Jen Renzel, Carlos...
South FIRST FRIDAYS + STREET MRKT Sept. 3rd
The South FIRST FRIDAYS art walk + STREET MRKT is this Friday, September 3rd! It all kicks off at 7pm and goes 'til late! Here's some highlights from KALEID Gallery and Phantom Galleries coordinated exhibits: Coexist & Bisect Two new...
DOLLHOUSE call for submissions
Arc Studios and Gallery DOLLHOUSE" exhibition Dec 4th - Jan 15th "Dolls are substitutes for humans, and are used in both childhood and adult play. A plastic doll, robot, sock monkey, paper doll, rag doll, nutcracker, marionette, soldier, voodoo effigy...
KALEID Featured Artists for September 2010
KALEID Gallery Featured Exhibits for September 2010: Ren Lorraine, Ras Lowe Opening receptions: Friday, September 3rd, 7-9pm (part of downtown San Jose's South FIRST FRIDAYS monthly art walk.) Free and open to the public. Coexist & Bisect Two new manifestations...
Resuscitation_A night of dark music and art
Surgery presents [ Resuscitation ] A night of dark music and art. A group exhibition featuring work of Bay Area artists specializing in Dark Art. Resuscitation explores and decomposes various interpretations and conceptions of loneliness, depression, alienation, death and...
Luna Park Chalk Art 2010
3rd Annual ITALIAN STREET PAINTING MEETS MURALISMO Celebrating the Northsides Italian heritage Fostering community pride and creative expression in the spirit of the Mexican and Chicano mural movements Saturday, September 25, 2010 10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Backesto Park /...
Extended Deadline - Spartan/Keyes Neighborhood Project
City of San Jose Spartan/Keyes Neighborhood Project REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS EXTENDED DEADLINE: September 14, 2010, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time For the complete Request for Proposal: http://www.sanjoseculture.org/?pid=4500...
TWO BUCK Tuesday Aug. 17th, 7pm
TWO BUCK Tuesdays is an inspired event hosted by a crew of very dedicated artists at KALEID Gallery on the Third Tuesday of the month. This August session is curated by Michael Foley. The Two Buck Tuesday Crew organizes...
Update: STROKE ALERT! Benefit art show & sale
KALEID Gallery's Sandi Billingsley's donated art work UPDATE: Sara Cole will be having a 50% off sale of the art that remains from this benefit sale to raise more money for her mother on Saturday the 21st of August...
Phantom Galleries Redwood City Special Event This Saturday!
UPDATE: Thanks to everyone that participated and that came out - it was a great time! Photos from the event have been posted here. This Saturday, August 14th, the participating artists of Phantom Galleries Redwood City will be hosting...
Art Ark seeking video submissions
You may remember seeing the awesome mobile ART ARK at this year's SubZERO Festival- they're bringing it out again to Zero1's "Absolute Zero" Festival but needs your 5min video addressing this year's theme "Build Your Own World." --------------------------- ART ARK...
First Friday Art Walk + Street Mrkt this Friday!
Join us this Friday, Aug. 6th for San Jose's monthly Art Walk + Street Mrkt! Start off at KALEID Gallery for opening receptions for Lucy Liew and Nora Schwaller, 7pm - 9pm. Floral Fantasy by Lucy Liew In this series...
KALEID's Jean Davis at UC Berkeley Ext. Art & Design Center Gallery
Nine on the Line Opening Reception: Thursday, 5 August 2010 (7-9pm) Exhibition: 5 August - 16 September UC Berkeley Extension Art & Design Center Gallery is proud to present Nine on the Line, a multimedia exhibition showcasing works by...
Murals of Silicon Valley: Past, Present & Future at WORKS San Jose
WORKS Gallery presents another fun-filled, interactive, community-based Event & Exhibition opening August 6th from 7pm to 9pm. It's all about murals... Painting the town! Murals of Silicon Valley: Past, Present & Future is an exhibition of collaborative and individual...
Art & Sole Call for Art
SJ FAM is looking for 5 of San Joses top artists to participate in our 2nd Annual Art & Sole. Requirements: - Each artist will be asked to design 2 shoes: 1 male and 1 female shoe to auction...
Find your Muse at TWO BUCK Tuesday July 20th
Find Your Muse at the Eclectic & Quirky TWO BUCK Tuesday this Tuesday, July 20th, 7-10pm. A bodypainter creates timely work about our relationship to oceans, A production company stays in San Jose instead of moving to LA, A performer...
Seaskin by Sandy Munio-Sanjurjo at KALEID this Saturday
Munio-Ink, San Jose Fashion Art Music (SJ FAM), and KALEID Gallery present SeaSkin. Featured artist, Sandy Munio-Sanjurjo will showcase unique, contemporary artwork inspired by the beauty of the Sea. From mixed media pieces to portraits of body painted subjects,...
KALEID artists shine in Content Magazine
The recent issue of Content Magazine features many worthy artists and creatives that make up our awesome vibrant community including KALEID artist Gianfranco Paolozzi as interviewed by, KALEID artist also, Trina Merry! Check out the issue for free here:...
SEA NO EVIL ART SHOW 2010
Congratulations to KALEID Gallery artist Michelle Waters for being in the impressive line up of artists participating in the 2010 SEA NO EVIL ART SHOW Benefiting SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION SOCIETY. Date: Saturday July 31st, 2010 Time: Doors Open at...
Send Us Your Art News
We at Phantom Galleries know there is an abundance of talented artists, performers, musicians and creatives doing great work in this area and are exhibiting at a wide variety of venues....from well established art venues to under the radar, out...
Still Life With Banquet. Fundraiser for Zero1
Part Feast. Part Art. Part You. Only at the 2010 01SJ Biennial. This epicurean feast prepared by renown chef Kitty Greenwald is paired with stunning projections by filmmaker and new media artist Grahame Weinbren What: an epicurean feast paired...
Save the Date: July 20th TWO BUCK TUESDAY!
Find Your Muse at the Eclectic & Quirky Two Buck Tuesday A bodypainter creates timely work about our relationship to oceans, A production company stays in San Jose instead of moving to LA, A performer dances for peace, and...
Seaskin by Sandy Munio-Sanjurjo at KALEID
Munio-Ink, San Jose Fashion Art Music (SJ FAM), and KALEID Gallery present SeaSkin. Featured artist, Sandy Munio-Sanjurjo will showcase unique, contemporary artwork inspired by the beauty of the Sea. From mixed media pieces to portraits of body painted subjects,...
STROKE ALERT! Benefit Studio Art Show/Sale
STROKE ALERT! Benefit Studio Art Show/Sale August 14th 6pm - 10pm Sara Cole Fine Art Studio 592 north 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Artist Sara Cole is hosting a benefit studio art show/art sale for her mother, Margaret Cole,...
Creature Features at diModa Salon July 3rd
A collection of art based on a 1970's late night TV show that showcased classic monster movies from the era. Monster art & sno cones! Exhibiting artists: Steve Caballero, Christine Benjamin, Mr. Wim, 3 sheets, Sid Enck Jr. Reception: Saturday...
Canvas Ghost Call for Art
Canvas Ghost is looking for artists to exhibit in their Day of the Dead art celebration that will take place October 16 & 17, 2010. -This is a juried show. We are looking for local artists that have or can...
out of the box :redux
out of the box :redux july 2 - 22 opening first friday, july 2, 5:30 - 8pm corridor gallery, Pacific Art League, Palo Alto showcasing artists, visions & techniques not seen at the Pacific Art League. the artwork is...
TWO BUCK Tuesdays Call for Art
TWO BUCK Tuesdays is an inspired event hosted by a crew of very dedicated artists at KALEID Gallery on the Third Tuesday of the month. Artists and audience alike are invited to attend, contribute and share in this unique event...
Mariana Barnes in the Blue Planet Exhibition at SOMArts
KALEID Gallery artist Mariana Barnes was selected by internationally exhibited eco-artist Kim Abeles for inclusion in Blue Planet an exhibition accompanying Elements: An Eco-Art Conference sponsored and organized by the Pacific Region Chapters of the Womens Caucus for Art...
Scion x-CHANGE Event for KALEID Gallery
Scion x-CHANGE comes to San Jose in support of local arts-based KALEID Gallery. Come out and be a part of the arts in your community. For every test drive completed, money can be donated to KALEID Gallery. KALEID (Greek...
PRISM Index Release Party at Anno Domini this Thursday!
PRISM Index Release Party - a new mixed-media art compilation PRISM index is a limited edition, handmade, silk-screened, mixed-media book that compiles the various work of a wide spectrum of artists into one place. The name serves as an...
Rebelate! Printmaking at MACLA June 24th
A Hands-On Printmaking Workshop with Melanie Cervantes and Jesus Barraza of Dignidad Rebelde July 24th @ MACLA Learn the fine art of printmaking with artist-activists Jesus Barraza and Melanie Cervantes at MACLA. Don't miss the opportunity to work with...
Thank you! Phantom Galleries Redwood City Art Walk
Artist Maria Sanchez We were very pleased to once again be asked to participate in the revitalization efforts of downtown Redwood City by providing 16 exhibitions by local and regional artists in the vacant storefronts at 2107 Broadway Street...
Join us for Two Buck Tuesday June 15th at KALEID
UPDATE: The awesome TBT Crew did it again with a great night of inspired speakers, artists and audience! Special thanks to our guest speakers: Stephanie Bailey Zack Belanger and David Mejia More TBT images here. See you at the next...
Phantom Galleries Redwood City Art Walk this Saturday!
Phantom Galleries Redwood City is pleased to participate in the upcoming Second Saturday Art Walk with 16 new exhibitions by local artists viewable in the storefront windows of 2107 Broadway Street in downtown Redwood City. Join us Saturday, June...
Michelle Waters Auto-Manic group exhibition
KALEID Gallery artist Michelle Waters is a selected participant in the upcoming group exhibit Auto-Manic curated by Peter Foucault. Michelle is donating all funds from art sales for the next couple of months to International Bird Rescue & Research...
Shannon Amidon at California Modern Art Gallery
KALEID Gallery artist Shannon Amidon will be exhibiting several pieces from her Subtle Meditations Series in The Green Show at California Modern Art Gallery in San Francisco. The exhibit features 14 Bay Area artists and their works, which reflect...
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk & SubZERO Festival
Join us for the South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk & the 3rd Annual SubZERO Festival! June 4th, 6pm 'til MIDNIGHT In the SoFA District (on So. First Street between San Carlos and E. Reed streets & beyond!) In addition to...
KALEID Feature Exhibitions for June 2010
KALEID Gallery presents feature exhibitions by Murphy Adams and Charis DeRemer for the month of June, 2010. art by Murphy Adams see here by Murphy Adams see here: an exhibition of mixed media paintings, sculpture, clay and mosaic. See here,...
Works/San Jos's Benefit Art Auction
More than 100 regional artists have donated their work to support your community art and performance center--now it's time to bid! Final preview hours: Thursday, noon to 4pm Friday, noon to 7pm Saturday, noon to 4pm Auction: Saturday, May 22...
TWO BUCK Tuesday May 18th
TWO BUCK TUESDAY, May 18th 2010 6:30-9pm curated by Lacey Bryant. $2 Art Sale and Quirky Speaker Series KALEID Feature Artists Shannon Amidon & Centa Schumacher will talk and answer questions about their current solo shows, Efflorescence & Preconscious...
KALEID Featured Exhibitions for May 2010
KALEID Gallery presents two new featured exhibitions with opening receptions on First Friday May 7th from 7-9pm. These exhibitions by Shannon Amidon and Centa Schumacher are photography based although both artists approach the medium entirely differently for a unique experience...
Auctions & Art Party coming up!
Two of San Jose's non-profit art organizations are having fund raising auctions this month. Both MACLA and WORKS will have previews of their auction offerings at this May 7th First Friday art walk. Image credit: Elizabeth Gomez, Titmouse with Pom-Poms,...
Lacey Bryant at Cactus Gallery L.A.
k,k, p by Lacey Bryant KALEID Gallery artist Lacey Bryant has a series of new watercolor paintings at the Los Angeles Cactus Gallery. I love painting. I am constantly thinking about painting. I find myself laying awake at night,...
Delicious Exhibits Coming Up in SJ and SF
artwork by Lacey Bryant Donuts and Nurses and Art, Oh My! at Psycho Donuts in Campbell Reception: Saturday, May 15th 10AM to 3PM Show runs from April 27th to June 6th 2010 Psycho artists are working around the clock,...
Dr. Sketchy's thanks you!
The beauty that fell from space Theresa Dunnavant Dr. Sketchy art Dr. Sketchy art Master Drew Clark, Mistress Trina Merry our resident MCs. Thank you! to all the artists that came out for Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School last week...
Photographers Wanted for: EXPOSURE
Artists Wanted's international competition for inspired photography is now open. Photography is power. In a world of images, a photographer has the potential to change perceptions, ask questions and to explore beauty. This opportunity is open to photographers of...
Silicon Vallery Open Studios starts this weekend
Jen Norton, Cherry Tomatoes: $1.00, Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 20, $800 This weekend kicks off the 24th season of Silicon Valley Open Studios. It's your chance to visit artists in their studios and shared spaces during the first...
Drown In Details Exhibition
Roan Victor, Ben Kretovics and KALEID's Kate Saturday are the featured artists of Drown in Details at Empire 7 on May 14th, 8pm-midnight. Empire Seven Studios (please note address correction:) 525 No. Seventh St. San Jose, CA...
Floating Thresholds at Art & Wellness Studio
Floating Thresholds, an exhibition of new work by Kristine Idarius at Grace Community Center. Also featuring artwork created by GCC member artists during Spring 2010 with Kristine, GCCs first artist in residence. Reception Friday, May 7, 2010 5-9pm Exhibition May...
TWO BUCK Tuesday April 20th at KALEID Gallery
Come mingle and enjoy the enlightening ambiance of local art and the artists who create it at Two Buck Tuesday! A free family friendly event at KALEID Gallery. The Tuesday April 20th edition is curated by Drew Clark $2...
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School April 22, 2010
photography by Daniel Gaines The Woman Who Fell From Space! In the futuristic year of 2010, an alien beauty crashed to Earth. Lost and distressed, she has made her way to Silicon Valley and has taken refuge with Dr....
Corpus Callosum _ help kickstart their new album
UPDATE: Congratulations to Corpus Callosum! Their new album was 100% funded! If you've ever seen Corpus Callosum at KALEID Gallery, Anno Domini, Barefoot Coffee, or on a street corner in downtown San Jose on a summer's night, you know...
Reviving California: What's Next for the Arts in SV?
Reviving California: What's Next for the Arts Community in Silicon Valley? Tuesday, April 13, noon - 2:00 p.m. Bella Mia Restaurant | Lunch included 58 South 1st Street, San Jose Most of us are well aware of state budget cuts...
Join us for South FIRST FRIDAYS April 2nd!
This Friday, April 2nd is the South FIRST FRIDAYS monthly art walk. In addition to excellent featured exhibits by Kurtis Rykovich and Kate Saturday at KALEID (7-9pm) there's some great new exhibits at the following venues (8pm - late): at...
Opening Receptions for Kurtis Rykovich, Kate Saturday at KALEID April 2nd
WANDA new paintings by Kurtis Rykovich Everyday I am confronted or find myself thinking about a war so intense that it cannot be escaped, and in some way has touched us all. This war has a front line in...
Art Object Gallery exhibit April 10th
ArtObjectGallery presents Sara Cole with Rachel Lazo and Luis Gutierrez April 10th through May 15th, 2010 Artists' Reception: Saturday, April 10th, 7:00 - 9:00pm Gallery hours: Friday and Saturday 12 to 5 and by appointment ArtObjectGallery 592 North Fifth...
The Sketch Book Show at KALEID ends today!
If you haven't had a chance to check out the much buzzed about SKETCHBOOK Show at KALEID Gallery, today is your last chance! The participating artists are: Murphy Adams, Ivy Atoms, Shirine Azimianaraki, Christine Benjamin, Laura Callin Bennett, Julie...
VITA NUOVA (New Life) March 25th
Billy Barnes presents VITA NUOVA (New Life) an art & music fundraiser to honor the Support Network for Battered Women. Silent Auction and Raffle for Art, Sharks tickets, Gift Certificates and more! ALL proceeds from the raffle and auction go...
Young Cannibals Show March 26th
The show's aim is to bring notice to two of San Jose's longest standing studios- the Citadel & the Cannery, which possess a unique artist sub-culture in San Jose's Martha's Garden. The show uniquely pairs co-curators April Gee, who...
Good Advice for Artists - "How To..."
We mentioned these on *twitter late last week and received many comments from artists that they found it helpful, so we're posting it again here: "How To Get A First Show With An Art Gallery" - click here. "How Not...
Wonderland Art Show March 20-21, 2010
Canvas Ghost Productions presents WONDERLAND 2010 Art Show March 20th and March 21, 2010 at 992 South Eighth Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Come experience the sights and sounds of Wonderland 2010, inspired by the story of Alice in Wonderland...
Los Gatos Museum Gallery is looking for Artists
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TWO BUCK Tuesday at KALEID March 16th
Join us for TWO BUCK Tuesday March 16th! curated by KALEID Artist Christine Benjamin TWO BUCK Tuesdays is an all day $2 art sale and evening quirky speaker series that happens on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. $2...
Cinquest Film Festival MAVERICK ART Contest
Update: Congratulations to KATE STEWART, the winner of the Cinequest Film Festival's Maverick Art Contest! To see a plethora of photos of the paintings in progress during the film festival, click here. pictured left to right: Dax Tran Caffee, Michael...
KALEID Gallery's Lacey Bryant has gathered a great group of artists to exhibit their personal sketch books along with their drawings, paintings and sculpture. Each artist has also provided a creative chair in which you can sit to view...
Join us for South FIRST FRIDAYS MARCH 5th!
The South FIRST FRIDAYS art walk takes place every first Friday of the month (except January and July) featuring 15 art venues and art friendly businesses in the SoFA District and beyond. The art walk is 8pm 'til LATE and...
"Blue Planet" Call For Entries
The Pacific Region Womens Caucus for Art is sponsoring Blue Planet a fine arts exhibition accompanying Elements: An Eco-Art Conference. Eco-art often carries a layered meaning that aids in the understanding and appreciation of the environment, addresses community values, and/or...
We Love Music at On the Corner Music
On The Corner Music's 3rd annnual "WE LOVE MUSIC!" gallery this Friday Feb. 26th, 8pm - Midnight. 25 artists exhibit their own interpretation of what music means to them on a 12x12 record sleeve, plus DJs and no tax...
The Art of Truth, Compassion, Tolerance at Art Ark March 5th
The Art of Truth, Compassion, Tolerance curated by David Zhang This traveling exhibition has been shown in more than 40 countries and over 200 cities worldwide. Last year a preview was held at the San Jose City Hall Rotunda....
Wonderland 2010
Canvas Ghost Productions Presents WONDERLAND 2010 Art Show Come experience the sights and sounds of Wonderland 2010, inspired by the story of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. This is an art party, so dress as your favorite character and...
Claude Ferguson at Gallery TEN10 February 26th
Gallery TEN10 presents mixed media artist Craig Ferguson for its next last Fridays art exhibitions series on February 26th. Artist's Reception 7-9pm, includes drum circle and open mic sober potluck environment Gallery TEN10 1010 East Taylor Street San Jose,...
Call for Artists - Art on the Square 2010
Art on the Square is a series of juried outdoor art shows on the streets surrounding Courthouse Square in downtown Redwood City. Shows are held monthly from June through September and feature fine art and fine craft in a variety...
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School official San Jose launch!
Calling All ART MONKEYS! Anno Domini is proud to announce that that it is an official chapter of DR. SKETCHY'S ANTI-ART SCHOOL! Dr. Sketchys is the worlds premier alternative drawing movement. Every month, over 3,500 artists gather in nearly...
Words, Painting, Music at WORKS Feb. 20th
a wild one-night collaboration of live painting, open mic poetry, and jam with drums and other instrumentsall happening in a simultaneous soup of creativity! artists participating so far...Chris Arcus, Brande Barret, Lacey Bryant, Michael Buscemi, Roberto Duran, Claude Ferguson,...
TWO BUCK Tuesday at KALEID February 16th
TWO BUCK Tuesday, curated by Matthew Bailey Seigel Tuesday, February 16, 2010 family friendly free for all ages $2 ART SALE starts @12pm FUN TALKS start @7pm featuring: Chef Patti Searle is a professional chef, caterer, and owner of...
Future Generation Art Prize
The Future Generation Art Prize is a world-wide art prize of $100,000 USD open to all artists up to the age of 35. 20 shortlisted artists will show their work in an exhibition at the Pinchuk Art Centre. The...
KALEID Gallery Feature Exhibits for February, 2010
KALEID Gallery presents featured exhibitions by Sandi Billingsley and Mark Damrel for the month of February.art by Sandi Billingsley Transfiguration is a collection of three dimensional art is an expression of Sandi Billingsley's faith that "we humans can live in...
City of San Jose _Multiple Projects RFQ
City of San Jose Multiple Projects - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DEADLINE: Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 10:59 p.m. Pacific Time This is an online application process only and the deadline cannot be extended The City of San Jose Public...
TWO BUCK Tuesday at KALEID January 19th
This edition of TWO BUCK TUESDAY is curated by Lacey Bryant. January 19th, 6-10 pm Free admission Featuring our Quirky Speaker Series: Drew Clark: A charismatic artist who will expound upon the finer points of dressing with panache and...
1st Saturdays Art reception at Barefoot Feb. 6th
art by Lori Krein art by Laura Callin Bennett Barefoot presents Laura Callin Bennett and Lori Krein for the month of February. Come by Saturday, February 6th at 7pm to meet the artists. Barefoot Coffee Bar 5237 Stevens Creek...
We Love Music!_Call for Art
On The Corner Music is getting ready for it's 3rd annual We Love Music! exhibit Friday, February 26th. Local artists paint/draw/collage/graf/photo/etc their own interpretation of what music means to them on a BLANK record sleeve (which there are plenty available...
Gutter Glamour at KALEID through January
The Gutter Glamour exhibition, curated by KALEID's Eddie Flores (pictured above), opened last Friday with an artists' reception that included eclectic fashion and great music. More photos by clicking here. The exhibit is on view through January 29th. Gallery...
Gutter Glamour Exhibition at KALEID Gallery Jan. 8th
Gutter Glamour will explore our receptive and rejective notions of fashion and the media, together with the urban subculture which mirrors it. Multi-disciplinary artists from both national and international shores have come together to present an alternate rendition of...
The Great Glass Ornament Sale Begins December 4th
The San Jose Glass Artists Alliance presents the 2nd Annual Glass Ornament Sale at KALEID Gallery. You're invited to the opening reception from 7pm - 9pm this Friday, December 4th. The reception is free and open to the public...
First Saturday Art Opening at Barefoot Coffee Dec. 5th
In the front room, Chris Choi's Benefit Show Part 2! Working across genre, style, and medium, scads of local artists have come together to make the world better. Portions of the proceeds from any sale will be donated to...
"It's Bad, But It Could Be Worse" Benefit Dec. 5th
Artists Jane Peterman and Jen Norton invite you to Its Bad, But It Could Be Worse No-frills Holiday Sale and Benefit for Family Supportive Housing on December 5th. Jane and Jen will be offering many original pieces, matted art...
Amazing Lineup for this Tuesday's TBT Event!
UPDATE:To see photos from this event, click here. Two Buck Tuesdays was started by KALEID Gallery artists to "balance the equation of the art business world where small, original works of art could be available to the public for...
Scrap 2 Sculpt Artists' Reception this Sat., Nov.14th
Coffee Maker Crane by Paul Loughridge Scrap-2-Scultpt was a juried artshow organized by Whole House Building Supply and Salvage in Palo Alto in October 2009. Now on view at KALEID Gallery through November 27th, this exhibit features highlights from...
Dr. Sketchy's Roadshow in San Jose this Wednesday
Molly Crabapple's DIY alternative figure drawing empire, known as Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School, boasts branches in over 80 cities internationally, but there's still a whole lot of world out there.With that in mind, the crew from Dr. Sketchy's Los...
Open Studios at Citadel Nov. 14th
For full list of participating artists, visit www.CitadelArtists.com...
South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk November 6th
Join us for the downtown San Jose monthly art walk this Friday, November 6th, 8pm 'til late! Opening reception highlights: KALEID Gallery: Fragile Things new paintings and curiosities by Lacey Bryant, and The Carnival of Lost Souls assemblages by...
KALEID Gallery Feature Exhibits for November 2009
KALEID Gallery presents the featured exhibitions Fragile Things new paintings by Lacey Bryant, and Carnival of Souls assemblages by Jen Renzel for the month of November. Fragile Things by Lacey Bryant Lacey has always been fascinated at how so many...
Fall Open Studios at Alameda Art Works
The Alameda Art Works will be hosting its Fall Open Studios. In this years event, the artists will be donating a portion of all sales to Sacred Heart Community Service, a social services charity that has been serving our...
TWO BUCK TUESDAYS at KALEID this Tuesday!
Join us at KALEID Gallery for the next TWO BUCK Tuesdays $2 art sale, quirky speaker series and live sketch session this Tuesday, October 20th, 6-10pm! FEATURED SPEAKERS (7pm): Carlos Dasilva will speak about his fine art black and...
New Ceramic Art Center Opens in San Jose
The Black Bean Ceramic Art Center has created a membership based working studio environment so artists can experience creative independence and have the opportunity to collaborate with others and connect to the community. The new center features - 24/7...
APE & Ten West Coast Artists
APE, the Alternative Press Expo is on this weekend at the Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco with too many favorite artists to list (click here to see!) To be released at APE is Ten West Coast Artists which includes...
Charlotte Kruk in Be-Jeweled exhibition at Olive Hyde Gallery
Be-Jeweled highlights artists and artisans who work within the concept of personal adornment. Participating artists include: Charlotte Kruk, Andrew Werby, Lisa Hovey, Christina Clack, Beth Miller, Danny Scheible, Rosie Long, Linda Marglon, Anne Perkins, Nadine Sandoval, Jessica Plotkin, Renee...
The Art of Collaboration Symposium
The Art of Collaboration Processes Technologies Authorship Hosted by the Digital Arts and New Media MFA Program at the new Digital Arts Research Center (DARC), UC Santa Cruz Location: The Media Lab, in UCSCs New Digital Arts...
Bamb Call for Volunteer Artists
Bamb is a new program cultivating a creative community in & around GCCs new Art and Wellness Studio facility located in Downtown San Jose. Bamb is currently supported by the Friends of Grace and The City of San Joses Grace...
Allusion or Illusion Exhibition October 10th
Canvas Ghost Productions presents Allusion or Illusion KALEID artists Lacey Bryant, Eddie Flores and Trina Merry are featured artists in this group exhibition. Also featured are: Laura Bennett, Kathy Blackbur,Omar Barba, Deborah Barba, Margaret Batiste, Patrick Hofmeister and Glenn...
Phantom Interview _ Trina Merry
Trina live painting a human canvas Trina Merry burst onto our little art scene about a year ago this month. It seemed every time you turned around there she was: painting walls, painting people, participating in group shows, solo...
The Creative Time Summit: Revolutions in Public Practice
Yes this is in NYC but we know many of you will find this of interest Creative Time is pleased to invite you to The Creative Time Summit: Revolutions in Public Practice, a thrilling addition to the LIVE from...
Message from the TBT Crew
Last night's TWO BUCK Tuesday was awesome! Michael Foley was the chief curator of this edition and did a great job putting together a really fun, informative evening, not to mention killer cupcakes! If you were there, "Thank you!" and...
EXPO For Independent Arts Celebrates its Tenth Year
On Saturday, September 26th, Independent Arts & Media (Indy Arts) will present its Tenth Annual Expo for Independent Arts. What began as a small gathering of arts organizations and associated workshops, has now grown to fill the Music Concourse in...
Patch Wright in Triple Threat at Autobody Fine Art
Patch Wright, State, mixed media, 2009, 48 x 18in. Triple Threat featuring Patch Wright, Renee Castro and Sandra Hart Exhibition dates: September 11 thru October 4, 2009 Autobody Fine Art is proud to announce three solo shows by local...
Monsters, Mayhem & More exhibit Oct. 3rd
Christine Benjamin has curated Monsters, Mayhem & More A Psycho Halloween Extravaganza! A collision between crazy donuts, a special original art show focused on local artists and original Monster works, in conjunction with live music. (Christine was recently featured...
Bamb AIR Call for Submissions
Bamb Announces its 2009 Artist-in-Residence Call for Submissions Bambs Artist-in Residence (AIR) program is pleased to announce its call for artists and performers for the Fall 2009 cycle. Currently supported by the Friends of Grace and The City of San...
Inna Razmakhova solo exhibit at Soula Power Yoga
"Color Landscapes" Inna Razmakhova's solo exhibition is on view through September 2009 in downtown San Jose at Soula Power Yoga studio. Bright picturesque landscapes which fill the surrounding space with light and life, the photographs by Inna are "a...
TWO BUCK TUESDAYS at KALEID Sept. 15th
Join us at KALEID gallery for the next TWO BUCK Tuesdays $2 art sale, quirky speaker series and a newly added live sketch session! Tuesday September 15th, 6pm - 10pm (speakers begin at 7pm) FEATURED SPEAKERS: - Christine Benjamin...
Linden St. Warehouse Artists Show, Redwood City
You're invited to a two day event for art, wine and appetizers at the warehouse! Exhibiting artists includes: Maryalice Bowie, Kalani Engles, Lisa Kindley, Marianne Lettieri, Kent Manske, Barbara Mortkowitz, Bonny Novesky, Joyce Savre, Lia Schnipper, Sean McGinn SMith,...
KFJC 50th Anniversary Art Show at KALEID Gallery Sept. 4th
KALEID Gallery presents: 89.7 FM KFJC 50th Anniversary Art Show: BLOWING MINDS SINCE 1959 A retrospective of the Art & Culture of KFJC including works from KFJCs 50th Anniversary Art & Logo Contest and a Silent Auction of DJ art....
Phantom Interview _ Matthew Bailey Seigel
The next subject in our series of interviews with San Jose artists is Matthew Bailey Seigel an active exhibiting artist with KALEID Gallery. Matthew was recently one of two featured exhibits for the month of August (the other artist...
In case you missed it - TWO BUCK Tuesdays August 18th
Thanks to everyone that came out to the most recent TWO BUCK Tuesday event, it was a full house and we hope to see you at the September 15th TBT! Thanks to Kate, all of our quirky speakers, and awesome...
Raise money for San Jose East Side Sports Programs
Car Show & Shine -Art Exhibit - Music Festival to benefit the San Jose East Side Sports Programs. San Jose East Side Sport Programs are in financial difficulty. Currently East Side Union High School District is requesting that each...
Truth-Compassion-Tolerance Art Exhibition Preview
Xiaoping Chen, The Call of Innocence, oil on canvas, 26" x 36", 2005 Truth-Compassion-Tolerance Art Exhibition Preview The exhibit has toured more than 40 countries and 200 cities worldwide. It includes award-winning paintings from the 2008 NTDTV Chinese International...
PREPARE! Exhibition at Art Ark August 15, 2009
PREPARE! A group show of artists, working as preparators, responding to their work as preparators. Exhibiting Artists: Martins Bluzman Randy Bricco Ed Clapp Joseph Cowart Mark Fox-Morgan Melody Kennedy Colin King-Bailey Justin Marsh Mike Oechsli Keith Southern Artists Reception: Saturday,...
South FIRST FRIDAYS + STREET MRKT August 7th
After a short hiatus in July, South FIRST FRIDAYS is back with an exciting lineup of new exhibits, a new SoFA art venue and a SJ Jazz Fest kick off event on the STREET MRKT live music stage! Below are...
An Exhibition that is 100% Women!
Imperial Wartime Jellyfish by Trina Merry The Women's Caucus for Art in conjunction with SOMArts Cultural Center present an exhibition titled "CONTROL", showcasing 94 works by 79 California women artists. Organized around the theme of control (or lack of...
"TANGLE: wandering off trail" Exhibition at KALEID Gallery Aug. 7th
KALEID Gallery presents TANGLE: wandering off trail by Janett Peace and Matthew Bailey Seigel. Matthew Bailey Seigel's new paintings are a reinvention of the Japanese scroll in modern materials. And like their Muromachi era (1336-1537) counterparts, his themes are...
Phantom Interview _ Lacey Bryant
In the eight years that we have been producing Phantom Galleries - art in vacant storefronts project - we have come to know so many artists that inspire us, day in and day out, with their creative and dedicated way...
"Lunch with John and Vincent" Group Exhibit at On the Corner Music
Lunch with John and Vincent From July 31 to Aug. 28th, On the Corner Music presents art by Kate Stewart, Roan Victor and Wei Hwu. Although widely different in message and technique, these three artists have banded together to...
The Modern Chimera at SWEE[t]ART, SF
The Modern Chimera is part one of a trilogy of shows featuring works from a selection of the Bay Area's most critically challenging artists. Participating artists include Teppei Ando, Christine Benjamin, Jon Carling, Matt Decker, Martha Sue Harris, Dave Higgins...
TWO BUCK Tuesdays art due Saturday, July 18th
Thanks to Pellet for our sweet new business cards! TWO BUCK TUESDAYS is open to all artists that want to create unique affordable art for a once a month promotional sale of $2 art! To participate, just drop off...
KFJC Art/Logo Contest Deadline Extended
KFJC has extended their art contest deadline to July 24th, with the winners to be announced August 7th! Be a Progenitor, not a Procrastinator! Get your submissions in for the anniversary of this great station! Original post: In honor of...
CONTROL Exhibition opens August 6, 2009 in SF
The Women's Caucus for Art in conjunction with SOMArts Cultural Center present an exhibition titled "CONTROL", showcasing 94 works by 79 California women artists. Curated by Karen Gutfreund and juried by Guerrilla Girls West. Organized around the theme of...
Mischief Exhibit at Studio Gallery July 19, 2009
Serengeti Marathon Winner by Michelle Waters Michelle Waters will be in a group show at Studio Gallery in San Francisco called Mischief, featuring new hybrid animal paintings. (Her art was just featured in Reader Art section at the Juxtapoz...
Artificial Nature at Autobody Fine Art, Alemeda
Andy Gouveia sent us a note that he'll be a featured artist in the "Artifical Nature" exhibition that opens this Friday, July 10th at 7pm. Autobody Fine Art is proud to present "Artificial Nature," a show that explores the boundaries...
3 Great Art Events this Friday, July 10th
Ben Henderson will have these great hand colored Bike Party posters as part of the HOME GROWN exhibition featuring new and upcoming artists in San Jose. Artists' Reception: Friday, July 10th, 7-9pm KALEID Gallery 88 South Fourth Street downtown...
HOMEGROWN Exhibit at KALEID July 10th
KALEID Gallery presents Home Grown A group exhibit showcasing a variety of new and upcoming San Jose artists. Artists' Reception: Friday, July 10th, 7-9pm Live music by by David Knight and Steve Barry Free and open to the public....
Fine Art Paired With Fine Wine
Photographer Lisa Amato has a selection of her photography on exhibit at the new art gallery at Sarahs Vineyard in Gilroy. Sarahs Vineyard is the area's premier Pinot Noir and Chardonnay winery located in the rolling hills just east...
REMINDER: No First Friday Art Walk July 3rd
Just a friendly reminder that there is no First Friday art walk July 3rd in downtown San Jose. Most galleries are open during regular gallery hours (Anno Domini is closed during July). Please visit http://www.SouthFIRSTFRIDAYS.com for exhibit schedules. The art...
AXIS Luxury Condominiums call for art
AXIS Condominiums in downtown San Jose is seeking artwork by local artists for their sales offices available immediately. There's plenty of space (for hanging work as well as sculpture) to accommodate several pieces by several artists. There is no honorarium...
"Birds & Bees, Fur, Feathers & Fins -- Animals Real or Imaginary" in Palo Alto
The June exhibition at Pacific Art League of Palo Alto is "Birds & Bees, Fur, Feathers & Fins -- Animals Real or Imaginary" and includes two KALEID artists Terenia Offenbacker and Mariana Barnes. The exhibition was juried by Ruth...
Color Quartet at Gallery House Palo Alto
(clockwise from top left) Kevyn Warnock : oil Martha Castillo : clayprint Trevlyn Williams : watercolor Midori McCabe : mixed media Reception to meet the artists- Friday, July 10, 6-8 pm. live music by guitarist Robert Holland Gallery House...
KFJC's 50th Anniversary Art Contest _ DEADLINE July 10th
In honor of KFJC's 50th year on the air (we started broadcasting out of a closet in Mountain View, California in 1959), we're hosting an art competition!!! Here's the deal. If you have concepts for a unique piece of KFJC...
50/50 Show at Sanchez Art Center
artwork by Andrew Leone The 50/50 Show is an ambitious project of 67 artists that created an artwork a day for 50 days which results in 3,350 works of art. Artists' Reception is Friday, July 24th, 7-9pm Exhibit on...
Last Fridays at Gallery Ten10
Gallery Ten10 presents visual artist Gianfranco Paolozzi and spoken word by John Kurtyka on June 26th from 6:30-10pm. Events include open mic and drum circle. Save the dates now for future exhibits at Ten10 by other KALEID gallery artists including:...
Call for Art - TWO BUCK TUESDAYS - June 16th
TBT art by Pellet TWO BUCK TUESDAYS is open to all artists that want to create unique affordable art for a once a month crazy sale of $2 art! To participate, just drop off as many 4" x 6"...
SubZERO Festival returns June 5, 2009!
Presented by ZERO1 and South FIRST FRIDAYS Kick off summer with the 2nd Annual SubZERO Festival, a diy, artistically bent, hi/lo-techno-mashup where street meets geek. From 6pm til midnight between San Carlos and Reed Street, youll find two stages...
Gianfranco Paolozzi at Mezzanine Gallery at Hotel Triton
Now Is Already Past Mixed Media Journals by Gianfranco Paolozzi With an understanding of the ephemeral nature of life and a compulsion to explore the possibilities within each moment in time, each canvas becomes a journal - a "permanent"...
3 Exhibits at SUN Gallery Hayward
SUN Gallery, Hayward Area Forum of the Arts is hosting: 3 Exhibits: Bay Area Collage/Beast Figurative No.2/Retro This exhibit highlights the wide diversity of approaches to collage practiced by Bay Area artists including several KALEID artists: Terenia Offenbacher, Gianfranco Paolozzi,...
RHYTHMS opens June 5th at KALEID gallery
Featured Artists' Reception for RHYTHMS - exhibitions by Joe Decker, Valerie Runningwolf Desert Rhythms by Joe Decker - Joe's newest body of photographic work exposes a vibrant beat within the details of desert sand dunes. Spirit Rhythms by Valerie Runningwolf...
Investing in Artists Grants for Performing & Media Arts
The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) is pleased to announce that the Guidelines and Application Form for Round IV of the Investing in Artists grants program are now available for download at www.cciarts.org/funding. The Investing in Artists grants program was...
Art on the Square June 19 2009 Call for Entries
Sell your work at the first of four Art on the Square fine art and craft shows on the streets surrounding Courthouse Square in the heart of downtown Redwood City. Art on the Square is a series of four...
RFQ for Artist/Planner Team to Consult on Diridon Station Area Plan
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARTIST/PLANNER TEAM TO CONSULT ON DIRIDON STATION AREA PLAN RFQ release date: May 1, 2009 Deadline for questions and objections: May 22, 2009 RFQ due date: May 26, 2009 at 3 p.m. (PST) The City of...
Phantom Galleries Redwood City Artists' Reception this Sunday
artwork by Selena, 6th grade, Selby Lane School Join us in celebrating the creativity and artistry of students in Redwood City School District as student drawings, paintings, collage artwork from each of the districts 15 schools is displayed in...
2 RFQ's from SJ Public Art Program
INTERPRETIVE ARTWORKS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT GENERAL INFORMATION The City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs and Environmental Services Department are seeking an artist to create interpretive artworks for long-term display at the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP)....
Bill Gould Design 2009 Art Reception
Bill Gould Design's annual art reception is this Thursday, May 14th from 4-8pm. Featured artists include: Wayne Jiang, Charlotte Kruk, Katherine Levin-Lau, Eugene Rodriguez, and Lucy Traeger. Live music by Jimmy Dewrance Blues Band. Bill Gould Design 394-A Umbarger Road...
A note from MACLA regarding arts funding
Join MACLA and members of the San Jose Arts Alliance* to make a visual statement in support of Arts Funding at the San Jose City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at 7pm. As you may know, the City of...
Craig Scoffone at Aspect Gallery
Craig Scoffone's figurative photography is part of the Nude & Erotic Show at the Aspect Gallery in San Francisco. Artists' Reception: Friday, May 15th, 6-9:30pm Aspect Gallery 731 Polk Street San Francisco, CA 94109 www.aspectframing.com...
ARMOgedon, Michael Foley Feature Exhibits for May 2009
KALEID Gallery presents two new feature exhibitions for the month of May. Alta Modern Graffiti by ARMOgedon 2057 - Residing in California Armos work is a collaboration of typographic elements and exploration with graffiti structure and form. By looking at...
STREET MRKT 2009 kicks off MAY 1st!
Anno Domini presents STREET MRKT an indie DIY urban fair on South First Street, between San Carlos & San Salvador in the SoFA District, downtown San Jose FIRST FRIDAY May 1st, 7pm - 10pm Kick off the 2009 season...
Silicon Valley Open Studios 2009
Every year, during the first three weekends in May, more than 300 Silicon Valley artists open their studios to the public. This free event lets you discover some exciting new artistic talent, or get up close and personal with some...
Two Buck Tuesdays April 21st - thank you!
Thanks to everyone that came out to the April 21st Two Buck Tuesday! We'd also like to thank all the incredibly interesting and quirky guests below! As with all Two Buck Tuesdays - $2 art all day! Eric Taggart spoke...
Jason Chi exhibit at Art Object Gallery thru May
"Introduction: Jason Chi (with gallery artists)" This solo exhibit at the Art Object Gallery will be the first on the West Coast of Jason Chi's delicately rendered abstract paintings and drawings which reflect his interest in the intimate play of...
2 SJSU Exhibits at Art Ark in May
17 artists will be in the San Jose State University 2008-09 Pictorial BFA Exhibition held at Art Ark from April 27th - May 8th with an opening reception on Friday, May 1st from 6-9pm. Gallery open by appointment, contact...
Girl Power! Girls in Mercury News
Congratulations to Murphy Adams, Christine Benjamin, Lacey Bryant and Lara Sophia (all KALEID gallery artists by the way) for their feature write up in the Mercury News last week for their Girl Power! group exhibit (which is on view...
Next TWO BUCK TUESDAY is April 21st!
KALEID Gallery & the Two Buck Tues Crew presents: TWO BUCK Tuesdays - April 21st. an all day $2 art sale and quirky speaker series on the third Tuesday of the month. 12noon - 8pm: $2 art all day...
The Peninsula Arts Council presentsArts Forum 2.0
Arts Forum 2.0 features an exciting panel of arts leaders including: Keynote Speaker John Anagnostou, Fox Theatres; Panelists Susan Moeller, Redwood City Redevelopment Agency; Jeff Trabucco, Artsopolis; Sagesse Graham, The Riekes Center for Human Enhancement; and Julie Ulmer, California Arts...
ORPHEE Film Screening at KALEID gallery
HOAXMONSTER exhibition artists Trina Merry & Kate Stewart present a film screening of Jean Cocteau's classic ORPHEE. Orphee is a poet who becomes obsessed with Death (the Princess). They fall in love. Orphees wife, Eurydice, is killed by the...
Two exhbition opportunites in downtown San Jose
We have two business establishments that would like to host regular exhibitions of local art beginning immediately. Please review the info for each venue, and if you are interested, please reply with 2-3 small jpg samples of your current work...
Scrap 2 Sculpt Contest
Whole House Building Supply and Salvage invites all San Francisco Bay Area artists to submit a sculpture of recycled materials for a juried show. Deadline for submissions is August 15th, no entry fee. Whole House Building Supply and Salvage will...
BABA Artists' Book exhibition at MLK Library
Conversations An exhibition of artists books by members of the Bay Area Book Artists In this exhibition, twenty-two members of Bay Area Book Artists (BABA) respond to the theme of "conversations" in a variety of artists' books. Conversations are...
Visions from the New California Award
The program seeks to promote artists working in any visual medium, who display artistic excellence, are committed to an artistic career, and are under-served, under-recognized or under-represented in the mainstream (artists who have not had extensive solo exhibitions at galleries...
South FIRST FRIDAYS artwalk April 3rd!
Join us for the South FIRST FRIDAYS monthly artwalk this Friday night, April 3rd! Start off at 7pm at KALEID Gallery for Hoaxmonsters: an investigation into hoaxes, myths, monsters and mystery by Kate Stewart and Trina Merry. Live music by...
Donald Neff in Nomadas Del Arte exhibit
Donald Neff is an invited participant of N?madas Del Arte, a group exhibition of two hundred of the best Nomad artists working en plein air. The paintings were completed in six Southwestern states: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas...
Art on the Square 2009 Call for Entries
Art on the Square is a series of four juried fine art and craft shows on the streets surrounding Courthouse Square in the heart of downtown Redwood City. Artists will exhibit painting, jewelry, photography, glass, fiber, sculpture, and more. We...
HOAXMONSTERS at KALEID Gallery April 2009
KALEID Gallery presents HOAXMONSTER: an investigation into hoaxes, myths, monsters, and mystery by Kate Stewart and Trina Merry Why do some people believe hoaxes, even after they've been debunked? Why do stories of monsters persist for centuries? By turns...
Artist's Studio Inventory Sale
Seriously reduced prices on paintings, prints, sculpture, photography and ceramics by over 30 artists at Art Object Gallery for one week only. Reception: Saturday, March 21, 6-9pm Sale continues through March 28th. Art Object Gallery 529 North Fifth Street...
SWAN Day San Jose
The women of Alameda ArtWorks are proud to offer an open invitation to join the celebration of women in the arts of many disciplines in San Jose's first annual celebration of SWAN Day (Support Women Artists Now!). This event...
Phantom Galleries & Cinequest Film Festival
We'd like to congratulate Lacey Bryant, Drew Clark and Manny Silva for the superb job they did painting live in the windows of Camera 12 for the week long CINEQUEST Film Festival 19. The three artists, and their finished paintings...
KFJC 50th Anniversary Art/Logo Contest
In the fall of 1959 KFJC began broadcasting out of a closet in Mountain View, CA. It has been nearly 50 years of broadcasting for KFJC and we are excited to make this year more memorable than any year before....
3 x 3: Three Artists-Three Installations
Philo Northrup is in a three person show at Cabrillo Gallery entitled 3x3: Three Artists-Three Installations. The opening reception is Thursday, March 12th, 4:30-7:30pm. Exhibition on view thru April 24, 2009. This exhibition is part of a many venue...
SOULA Power Yoga Grand Opening Gala features Phantom Artists
Joyce McEwen Crawford Carol Wilson Phantom Galleries is pleased to be partnering with SOULA Power Yoga by providing them with artwork by Joyce McEwen Crawford and Carol Wilson for their grand opening benefit gala. The March 6th event includes...
Phantom Galleries at CINEQUEST Film Festival 19
Phantom Galleries is honored to be partnering with the 19th Annual CINEQUEST Film Festival by providing three artists to paint live all week during the festival. Lacey Bryant, Drew Clark and Manny Silva can be seen through the windows of...
Flores, Kille First Friday March 6th at KALEID
KALEID Gallery is pleased to present two featured exhbitions by Eddie Flores and Jeremiah Kille for the month of March. Artists' Reception First Friday March 6th, 7-9pm This event is part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS artwalk. Free and open...
Pellet, Vanesa O'Hanlon, Rameen Navid at Barefoot Coffee
March art at Barefoot Coffee will feature Pellet's larger work on cardboard in the back room as well as a photo cluster by Rameen Navid. The front room features paintings and screen prints by Vanessa O'Hanlon. Artists' Reception: Saturday, March...
Call for Collage Artists _ Sun Gallery
Submit your work for consideration to be included in an exhibition of ten Bay Area collage artists this June which will present the widest range of approaches to collage possible. Searching for straight collages, not mixed media or assemblage. Minor...
Call for Artists Chicana/o Biennial
Call for Entries at MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana Exhibition: June 5 - August 15, 2009 MACLA is pleased to announce its third Chicana/o Biennial, an exhibition and public forum conceived to take inventory of and invite reflection...
Art Auction this Friday, Feb. 27th
Art auction and show featuring art on record covers from 25 artists - all the art is affordably priced and sales benefit the American Heart Association. Reception: Friday, February 27th 2009 8PM-12 Midnight With Atomic DJ Basura spinning all night...
Trina Merry at Noise Pop & Shop
Trina Merry will be selling her LPs & Geisha Wine Boxes at the upcoming Noise Pop & Shop on February 28th at Verdi Club, San Francisco. About the event: San Franciscos Premiere Celebration of Independent Music, Film and Art...
Howard Pugh at Gallery Ten10
Gallery Ten10 presents: Howard Pugh - Abstract Photography Roberto Duran - Spoken Screams Al Preciado - Bus Stop Studio Artists' Reception Friday, February 27, 6:30pm with spoken word at 8pm, drum circle to follow 1010 East Taylor St., San Jose...
Momentum group show closing reception
"Momentum" a Group Show at Art Object Gallery Silicon Valley Artists Collaboratives Premier Event: February 4th to 28th at Art Object Gallery, San Jose Closing reception for the artists: Friday, February 27th, 5-9pm Art Object Gallery 592 North 5th...
Big Red Shiny III group exhibition
Art Ark Gallery presents BIG RED SHINY III a group exhibition of 40 artists Artists Reception: Saturday, February 14th, 5-8 p.m. Art Ark Gallery 1035 S. 6th St. S.J., CA 95112...
Call for Art - Yoga studio grand opening
Soula Power Yoga opens its studio in downtown San Jose on March 6th with a grand opening event and is looking for one or two artists to feature. If you feel you have work that would be in harmony with...
Assemblage + Collage + Construction Exhibition in Santa Cruz
above artwork by Philo Northrup Philo Northrup is an invited artist in the Assemblage + Collage + Construction show at the Santa Cruz Museum which opens this weekend and will continue through April 12, 2009. The artist list is...
SoFA Mural Projects - RFQ
Dear Artists- We are part of a SoFA Identity sub-committee that's looking to have three murals done in SoFA (South First Street, between San Carlos & Reed Streets, downtown San Jose.) This is a wonderful opportunity to have your work...
Melt Yo' Face Off exhibtion at KALEID _ Jan. 16th
Kaleid Gallery and Pellet Factory are proud to present: Melt Yo Face Off! - New Works on Paper January 16, 2009-January 30, 2009 Reception: Friday, January 16, 2009, 8pm til late (with live music by Panthelion) Kaleid Gallery 88...
Creative Time Comics: A Graphic Record of the Here and Now
Creative Time is welcoming 2009 with Creative Time Comics, an online-only series of graphic works fusing comic art with current issues and popular culture. Each month, Creative Time will commission a new work, giving the world a chance to...
RUST: German American Artists Exhibition at Sanchez Art Center
Eli Geiser, Screw, mixed media on rice paper, 18 x 18 x 3/4, 2008 RUST: German American Artists The Sanchez Art Center will host an exhibition of works by German American Artist from January 16 through February 21, 2009....
Momentum for Mental Health exhibit
A small exhibition featuring art by patients and clients of Momentum. It is said that there are several well-known recognized famous fine artists of the past whom were very creative, talented and prolific, and were mentally ill, and enjoyed by...
Mobile exhibits request for proposals
The Arts Council for Long Beach and the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select artists for temporary public artwork for vacant storefronts in redevelopment areas within the City of Long Beach....
Two Buck Tuesdays - $2 art & 10min speaker series this Tuesday!
UPDATE: Thanks to everyone that came out to the last TBT....it was a great turnout and we look forward to seeing you at the next one on January 20th! Kyle Pellet Gianfranco Paolozzi Melissa Jennifer Behravesh Come out Tuesday, December...
Skip the mall this year!
We just want to remind everyone that there are amazing artworks and creative gifts for all your friends and family on your list by over 60 of your fellow artists at KALEID Gallery. A great turnout and good times last...
SVOS 2009 Artist Information Night
If you or someone you know is interested in participating in Silicon Valley Open Studios 2009, the Peninsula Arts Council is hosting an Artists Information Night at the Redwood Shores Public Library on Tues 12/9 from 7 - 8 pm....
"The Jury Is In" Workshop
Registration deadline EXTENDED to 12/15/08. Attention Artists! The Jury is In As producers of Art on the Square and veteran exhibitors at many Bay Area shows, photographer Beth Mostovoy and fiber artist Julie Goodenough understand what producers are looking for...
South FIRST FRIDAYS December 5th Highlights
Join us for the South FIRST FRIDAYS artwalk this Friday, December 5th. Begin at KALEID for a spectacular glass ornament installation, then head over to the SoFA District for Tamsinn Cowart's exhibit at Caffe Trieste featuring performers of the SJ...
Call For Art _ LGAA 25th Annual Open Juried Show
Los Gatos Art Association announces a CALL FOR ARTISTS for Los Gatos Art Association 25th Annual Open Juried Show, a California statewide competition, held April 2 to May 1, 2009. Up to $7500 in awards. David Ogle, sculptor and...
CREATIVE TIME speaks in San Jose December 1st
Tribute of Light (photo via kotobuki711) It seems that every time we hear about a cool new public art installation and/or intervention going on in NYC, you come to find out that CREATIVE TIME is behind it. They are...
Art for Well Beings Reception
The Artists of Art for Well Beings invites you to an artists' reception and holiday party with dancing, singing and hors d'oeuvres on Sunday, November 30th from 3-5pm. Art for Well Beings Emerson Center 2800 West Bayshore Road Palo...
Call for Art "CONTROL" exhibit
The South Bay Area and Peninsula Women's Caucus for Art Chapters would like to invite all California women artists to submit work for "Control", a fine art exhibition that will be juried by the Guerrilla Girls West. All media accepted,...
Two Buck Tuesdays - thank you!
Thanks to everyone that participated in the first TWO BUCK TUESDAYS at KALEID. We'd especially like to thank the artists that created work for TBT, to the speakers who gave wonderful insightul presentations, and to all of those that attended...
TWO BUCK TUESDAYS at KALEID begins this Tuesday, November 18th!
The $2.00 sale begins at noon and culminates with a cool gathering that Eddie Flores, Pellet and Matthew Seigel has prepared for you. From 6-8pm there will be four interesting speakers that will talk about their passions and ideas...
Panchan opens this Friday, Nov. 14th
Artists' Reception this Friday, November 14th for Jennifer Ahn and Nancy Ahn's exhibit Panchan, a collection of various works at Empire Seven Studios from 8pm til late. Empire Seven Studios 525 North 7th St. San Jose Exhibit on view...
New Phantom installations for Oct., Nov.
pictured: Aaron Shinault Since 2001, Phantom Galleries has been creating exhibit opportunities for local artist in various vacant storefronts throughout the downtown core. Lately we've been centralized in the SoFA District and we've installed some new artists....you can see...
Call for Participation for "Women Artists on Immigration"
WOMEN ARTISTS ON IMMIGRATION: Crossing Borders, Confronting Barriers, Bridging Identities Organized and presented by:Women's Caucus for Art with the Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles Exhibition Dates: February 20 March 6, 2009 Opening Reception: February 27, 2009 In this...
Power of Music - call for art
Canvas Ghost Productions is calling all artists to submit work for their Power of Music one night show that will take place on March 7, 2009. Music is that intoxicating and entrancing force that moves the soul. It shapes...
St[art]er Home exhibition
This looks like a great show in an unconventional space...Phantom Galleries/Kaleid artists Andy Gouveia, Eric Taggart and Pellet will be exhibiting murals/installations at the show. Sezio Presents : St{art}er Home A house in Downtown Mountain View will be torn...
Day of the Dead group exhibit
Day of the Dead Group Art Show Join us for a special art show celebrating the Day of the Dead holiday. The gallery will be filled with colorful paintings and sculpture. An altar will be filled with art and...
First Friday Oct. 3rd Featured Exhibits at KALEID
KALEID gallery presents October featured exhibits by Sarah Beth Gon?arova and Nadia Vinogradova, two exceptionally talented artists. Artists' Reception: First Friday, October 3, 2008, 7-9pm Free and open to the public Baroque classical music by Anton Petrenko ( Viola) and...
Christine Benjamin at FLEURISH and Sonya Paz Gallery
FLEURISH proudly presents local artist Christine Benjamin Come and draw with Christine and take home your own character FUN for kids and adults! FREE stickers and coloring pages! Saturday, September 27th 2008 12:00 noon - 3:00 PM Fleurish 1331 Lincoln...
World AIDS Day Poster Contest
From: WADSJ (World AIDS Day, San Jose) Event Committee Every year, on December 1st the world comes together to commemorate World AIDS Day. As determined by the United Nations program on AIDS, the theme for 2008 continues to place the...
Mark Damrel at New Art 08
Current KALEID artist Mark Damrel will be exhibiting his work at Hotel Des Arts in San Francisco on September 17th. Dozens of emerging artists will be on display throughout the hotel and all work will be available for sale....
RFQ Kit of Parts Artists Roster
The City of San Jos Public Art Program is inviting artists from Santa Clara County to apply for a Kit of Parts Roster. This roster will be used to select artists for a range of artist-designed amenities commissioned by private...
Call for Artists for Luna Park Chalk Art Festival
Celebrating the Northsides Italian heritage and fostering community pride and creative expression in the spirit of the Mexican and Chicano mural movements. Saturday, October 4, 2008 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. Backesto Park, 13th & Jackson streets, San Jose Come celebrate...
Distinctive City Lecture Monday, Sept. 15th
The findings shouldn't be that big of a surprise, we've all known the challenges of being a San Jose resident artist and the results of the many studies that show the importance of artistic thinking and problem solving for successful...
Luis Gutierrez at Art Object
The ArtObjectGallery announces the opening of a thought provoking new exhibit featuring Los Gatos artist Luis Gutierrez's most recent Wounded Warrior series of paintings titled "PTSD" (post traumatic stress disorder disorder). These powerful portraits reveal Luis's sense of what...
Modern Superstitionist
The Modern Superstitionist Exhibition Artwork that reveals the real things we possess and do to keep those mysterious unseen forces from creating chaos in our modern world. Search deep and you will find no 13th floor in most buildings. If...
Inklings at Double Punch SF
KALEID artists Mark Damrel, Andy Gouveia, and Pellet (aka Kyle Perera), along with Ryan De La Hoz (Deli), are all in a group show at Double Punch in San Francisco called Inklings. Inklings is a group show that embodies...
Featured Artists Rob Lehman and Terenia Offenbacker opens First Friday Sept. 5th
KALEID Gallery is pleased to present two new exhibits featuring artists Terenia Offenbacker and Rob Lehman. We invite you to the artists' reception on First Friday, Sept. 5th from 7pm - 9pm. This reception is part of the South FIRST...
Art on the Square RWC Sept 19 & 20
See the work of premier Bay Area artists and artisans at Art on the Square in the heart of downtown Redwood City at beautifully renovated Courthouse Square. Presented by the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission and the Redwood City Redevelopment...
San Jose Super Toy, Comic & Record Show
200 tables of vintage to modern toys and collectibles as well as artists/illustrators selling their work. Michael Slack, slackart.com painter of monsters Dan Brereton, nocturnals.com comic book writer and illustrator R. Black, RBlack.org artist for rock concert posters Skinner, theartofskinner.com...
Kushlani Hall at Gallery Saratoga
KALEID Gallery artist Kushlani Hall has been accepted into Gallery Saratoga for both her encaustic paintings and jewelry. A native of Sri Lanka, her work reflects the essences of both western and eastern cultures. Kushlani will also be an invited...
SJ Artists' Town Hall Meeting
You are invited to attend the first-ever San Jose Artists' Town Hall taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at San Jose City Hall, located at 200 East Santa Clara Street in downtown San...
$4000 Fellowship Grants for Indivual Artists
The Arts Council Silicon Valley is awarding one $4,000 fellowship to an individual artist for work in each of six categories: 2-Dimensional Visual Arts: photography, film, or video. 3-Dimensional Visual Arts: Sculpture (all media) Literary Arts: Poetry Music: Instrumental Performance...
"Black and White and Read All Over" Group Exhibit
You're invited to attend the artists' reception for "Black and White and Read All Over a visual response to recent news by 16 artists at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library this Sunday, Aug. 10th from 2-4pm. "Save" by...
Phantom Galleries Redwood City Artists' Reception this Saturday, August 9th
Phantom Galleries Redwood City invites you to an Artists' Reception for the August / September exhibition edition of Phantom Galleries in downtown Redwood City. Come meet and celebrate 12 new artists exhibiting work in a range of mediums full of...
Aug-Sept Phantom Galleries exhibitions
The August thru September installations includes three very talented artists from San Jose and Santa Cruz. 455 South First Street- Jai Tanju, Bigger Moments-excerpts from the with a camera from marc book. Jai will be hosting a sidewalk reception Friday,...
Into the Void - First Friday August 1st
Kaleid Gallery is proud to present Into the Void its first cosmic/futuristic/pre-and- post-apocalyptic themed exhibition, featuring new paintings and ink renderings by Andy Gouveia and Pellet. Inspired by science fiction paperback novels, old educational films, elementary school visits to...
Art on the Square Friday August 1 in Downtown Redwood City
On Fri Aug 1 Bay Area artists and artisans will exhibit their work at beautifully renovated Courthouse Square in the heart of the downtown Redwood City. Presented by the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission and the Redwood City Redevelopment Agency,...
Art Peace: Darfur Awareness Sat. July 26th
ART PEACE: Darfur Awareness Saturday, July 26th, 1pm-10pm Art Ark Gallery 1035 South 6th Street San Jose Ca,95112 The event July 26th is a day long concert and a celebration of artistic expression and peace. There will be a...
Clayprint Studios Workshops for Aug-Nov
Learn something new and connect with other artists! Martha Castillo Clayprint Studios has numerous workshops scheduled for the rest of the year. One Day Introduction to Clayprinting, One Day Refresher and Mounting/Framing Your Prints are all open for registration...
works/san jos "re:group" call for art
works/san jos, your community art and performance center on south first street, is reopening with its traditional member exhibition that is open to all artists. if you have contributed since the last member exhibit in summer 07 then you are...
CA Lawyers for the Arts Survey request
California Lawyers for the Arts is conducting a statewide survey of individuals involved in the Arts to determine interest in e-learning as an option to expand access to educational programming statewide. California Lawyers for the Arts seeks to develop greater...
Art on the Square July 18 & 19 in Redwood City
If you missed it in June, Art on the Square is back on July 18th & 19th from 5pm-8:30pm. Bay Area artists and artisans will exhibit their work in the heart of the beautifully renovated downtown. Redwood City is an...
Calling All Artists - Call for Entries
Skylark Media Group & Fabrik Magazine announce the 2008/2009 competition for the SKYLARK PRIZE for individual artists and GROUPSHOW for 5 additional artists. With a main focus on artists working in the US, but open to every artist in the...
MISCHIEF in SF
Current Phantom Galleries and KALEID gallery artist Christine Benjamin (artwork above) will be in the MISCHIEF group art show in San Francisco which involves over 100 artists. Reception: Saturday, July 19th, 4-8 pm Exhibit dates: July 16th - August...
Art on the Square begins this Friday, June 20th
Come for the art and stay for the music this Friday. The art show is from 5pm - 8:30pm, and the featured band is Freesound. Redwood City is fast becoming the peninsulas epicenter for the arts with new galleries...
Midsummer Art Celebration June 21st
A Midsummer Art Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 21, from 10am - 6pm in the sculpture gardens of the Triton Museum of Art. Hundreds of local and regional artists working in all mediums will offer original works...
Lucy Liew site - specific artwork unveiled June 28th
The grand opening of the new Joyce Ellington Branch Library on June 28 will feature the dedication of two new, site-specific artworks. Congratulations to current KALEID artist Lucy Liew who created artwork elements for the Children's area of the Library....
Phantom Galleries Redwood City Artists' Reception this Saturday, June 14th
Phantom Galleries Redwood City invites you to a celebration of its debut exhibition in downtown Redwood City. This is an excellent opportunity to experience an eclectic contemporary art exhibit, meet the artists, and enjoy music and refreshments in a...
BrokenDoor Espresso exhibit Friday, June 13th
Broken Door Espresso presents photography and digital images by Nicolette Paloma and Brittany Rediger New mural and paintings by KALEID artists Christine Benjamin and Michael Foley. Music by Polyluv Friday, June 13th 8Pm till Late 231 E Santa Clara...
Donna Orme, Therese May exhibit
Now, fabric, acrylic paint, buttons by Therese May Ribbons, cast acrylic monotype by Donna Orme Donna Orme & Therese May Exhibit June 4-June 29, 2008 Reception: Friday, 6/13/08, 7-9 pm - Meet the artists and see how compatible our...
Thursday Gig's Art & The Spoken Word
Art & Poetry with Open Mic Pot Luck at 6:30pm, BYOB (please bring a dish if you can--but if you can't, don't worry) 7:30 PM Art Presentation & Spoken Word Reading with Open Mic following Featured Artists: Elizabeth Parashis: Expressionist...
June Featured Exhibits at KALEID by Martha Castillo, Eric Taggart
KALEID gallery presents featured exhibits by clayprint monograph artist Martha Castillo and mixed media artist Eric Taggart. Artists' Reception First Friday June 6th, 7-9pm Exhibit on view through July 12, 2008. This reception is part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS...
Meandering Through Color exhibit in Palo Alto
The Los Altos Art Club pesents its First Annual Art Show Meandering Through Color 25 talented artists will feature vibrant, colorful paintings in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, collage, assemblage and works in mosaic. Come and join us for a celebration...
Community Rebirth at Voodoo Lounge
On the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, an ad hoc group of artists get together for Community Rebirth at the Voodoo lounge to exhibit, paint live, listen to local djs and socialize. All are welcome to participate and/or...
Art for Art in Santa Cruz
Art for Art is dedicated to providing support for Santa Cruz County's arts community as well as its artists by hosting exhibitions representing a cross-section of todays contemporary art trends. Their upcoming exhibit of 27 artists at The Mill Gallery...
MACLA's 10th Annual Latino Art Auction
Buy Your Tickets Now! MACLA's Auction Always Sells Out. Call (408) 998-2808 to purchase tickets. Auction Tickets: $35 Saturday, May 17, 2008, Doors open at 6:00pm Live Auction begins promptly at 7:30pm Auction Exhibition: April 18-May 17, 2008 View the...
Art Peace - call for artists and vendors
Call for Artists! The Art Ark Gallery (off South 6th street and Keyes) is hosting Art Peace, a month of art with a purpose. If you are an artist who tries your dardest to inspire love in this world, global...
Therese May receives Artist Fellowship award
Affirmation Quilt, Therese May Congratulations to current KALEID artist Therese May on her Arts Council Artist Fellowship Award for 2008. In celebration of the recipients, award winners will exhibit their work at the Triton Museum of Art May 24...
Werner Glinka
Past KALEID artist Werner Glinka has been very busy with several exhibits - he writes to tell us: My solo show Extra Ordinary Nature is on view at the Caldwell Gallery, 555 County Government Center Redwood City. Gallery Hours:...
Silicon Valley Open Studios
Cicada by Shannon Amidon With May well upon us, it's that time of year for the Silicon Valley Open Studios. As there are too many Phantom Galleries & KALEID artists participating to mention them all here, we encourage you...
Thursday Gig - Art & Poetry with Open Mic
Featured Artists: Howard Pugh: Abstract Photography Al Preciado: Ceramic Architypal Sculptures Collette Cooley: Beautiful painted rocks & other natural objects Featured Poet: Al Preciado Reading begins 7:30 with Open Mic following Pot luck BYOB 42 Central Ave., Los Gatos (call...
Andy Gouveia & Pellet at Broken Door Espresso
Artists Andy Gouveia and Kyle of Pellet Factory will have new works at Broken Door Espresso this Friday. It'll also be your last chance to see Kyle's mural in the space as it's about to be redone by another artist...
The Art Glass Farmer's Market May 2nd and 3rd
The San Jose Glass Artist Alliance (SJGAA) presents... THE ART GLASS FARMER'S MARKET ~ Exhibit & Sale Featuring Exquisite Fine Art Glass Fruits, Vegetables, and More! At the Circle of Palms Paseo in Downtown San Jose May 2, 2008,...
KALEID Featured Exhibits First Friday May 2nd
KALEID gallery presents featured exhibits by photographer Josh Hires and assemblage artist Philo Northrup. Artists' Reception First Friday May 2nd, 7-9pm Music by Elevator Out The Market 2.0 by Josh Hires On the surface, The Market is a look at...
Orphan Works Bill makes its way into Congress - ACT NOW to protect your !
Just a few days ago, both the U.S. House of Representative and the U.S. Senate introduced two versions of the Orphan Works bill. Both the Senate version, S.2913, and the House version, H.R.5889 are very similar in nature and closely...
Mahar and Waters at Artist Xchange SF
Mary Ellen Mahar and Michelle Waters (KALEID past and present artists) are both in a group exhibit opening on Friday May 2nd (7-10pm) at the Artist Xchange Gallery in San Francisco. Music by Tiger Blood. Artist Xchange Gallery 3169 16th...
Free, Lightly Used Pottery Wheel
A friend of ours is offering a FREE, lightly used Brent Model C Potter Wheel (electric) to any of you artists that would put it to good use. It comes with a special chair, you'd need to pick it up...
Cast Acrylic Monotype Demos by Donna Orme
Spiral II, cast acrylic monotype Campbell Artists' Guild, Saturday, April 26, 2008, 1-3:30 p.m. Campbell Library Community Room 77 Harrison Ave. & Civic Center Drive, Campbell, CA 95008 Also look for Donna Orme's demonstration on cast acrylic monotypes as...
Investing in Artists grants program Round III
The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) is pleased to announce that the Guidelines and Application Forms for Round III of the Investing in Artists grants program are now available for download at www.cciarts.org/funding. Applications for Round III are due in...
San Jose Artist's Survey
I know many of you filled out the Zenk survey in 2005 regarding being an artist trying to live and work in San Jose. This survey, put out by the Center for Cultural Innovation (which is doing some really good...
Kushlani Hall demo at Saratoga Library
Free Art Demo at Saratoga Library by Kushlani Hall KALEID gallery artist Kushlani Hall will demonstrate oil pastel painting April 21, 7.30pm. Location: Saratoga Library, Community Room 13650 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, Ca., 95070-5099 408.867.6126 Hall exhibits at Solo Gallery,...
New Media Arts and the Law panel discussion
California Lawyers for the Arts Education Program presents: New Media Arts and The Law The intersection of art, science, and technology has resulted in a creative boom in contemporary art and an emergent area of the Law. California Lawyers for...
Mother Exhibit at Gregory Kate Gallery
Nadia Vinogradova, Babushika Gregory Kate Gallery's April exhibit is "Mother" with 25 artists participating, including some current KALEID gallery artists: Christine Benjamin, Gary Coleman, Therese May, Mary Medrano and Nadia Vinogradova. There are artists' receptions on Friday, April 4th...
Two new Phantom exhibits on South First Street
We're very pleased to announce we've acquired two new locations for the Phantom Galleries project in the SoFA District. We are grateful to the owners of the buildings for their participation which gives exhibit opportunities to our local artists and...
April Featured Exhibits at KALEID
KALEID gallery presents featured exhibits by Gabe Ibarra and Jennifer Norton April 4 thru 25th. Artists' Reception First Friday April 4th, 7pm-9pm This reception is part of the South First Fridays art walk and is free and open to the...
Art Intervention Now! -call for proposals.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mark ealier this week....a recent transplant to Santa Cruz from New York City. He's part of the upcoming conference at UC Santa Cruz in May and is looking for proposals. If you're interested...
Arts Appreciation Evening May 12th
You're all invited to the San Jose Arts Commission's 2008 Arts Appreciation Evening! This event, in recognition of the San Jose Arts Community, will take place: Monday, May 12, from 6-8 pm San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art 560 South...
CallForEntry.org workshop April 3rd
CaF is a non profit website that helps artists and public art administrators centralize and organize their calls for entry. It's easy to register, and has lots of posts on public art calls all over the region. There's a...
Eric Taggart-an ArtSeen Emerging Artist
In January we posted a call for entries for ArtSeen 3. ArtSeen received over 450 submissions to their blue-ribbon jury that included Los Angeles County Museum of Art Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Howard Fox. KALEID artist Eric...
100/100 Fundraiser for Backwater Arts
Backwater Arts Gallery & Studios is a volunteer run organization "trying to raise our voices together to affect positive community change without the benefits of non-profit or for-profit status. We are building our community in an old building much in...
Portraits of the Artists of Art For Well Beings
Judy Gittelsohn sent us a note: If you couldn't make the opening, you can still view this extraordinary exhibition of portraits by the artists of Art For Well Beings on display now through the end of March. These pictures...
University Art Store's Open Art Competition
In celebration of University Art's 60th Anniversary, they are sponsoring their first open art competition for artists in San Jose, Sacramento and surrounding areas. Categories are: oil/acrylic, pastel, drawing, watercolor or mixed media. Awards: over $10,000 in cash and...
Open Call: LACDA "Top 40" Juried Show
Enter our "TOP 40" juried competion for digital art and photography. Entrants submit three JPEG files of original work. All styles of artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the images...
Urge Congress to Support the Artists Deduction Bill
Artists are often, very often, asked to donate their time, talent and finished art products to help raise money for non-profit museums, institutions, galleries, community centers, etc, etc, etc. As it stands now, artists are only allowed the actual price...
First Friday March 7th KALEID Featured Exhibits
KALEID gallery presents featured exhibits by Michelle Waters and Gianfranco Paolozzi March 7th - 28th. Artists' Reception First Friday March 7th, 7pm-9pm, music by DJ Overflo This reception is part of the South First Fridays art walk and is free...
Sketchbook Project Call for Entries
The Art House Coop out of Atlanta, GA is putting together another Sketchbook Project with the theme "How To Save The World". They will provide 500 sketchbooks to artists to fill out and return by Aug. 1 for an...
Anne and Mark's Art Party
Anne Sconberg and Mark Henderson are hosting their second annual art party on March 1st and considering there are KALEID and Phantom Galleries artists in the show, you should go! But you do need an invite, so contact Sara...
We Love Vinyl exhibit Feb. 22nd
On The Corner presents: We Love Music! A 12x12 gallery featuring friends, customers, and local artists including Sean Boyles, Christine Benjamin, Steve Caballero, David Imlay, Mick Gray, Joe C. Fullerton, and more showing their appreciation for vinyl & music...
John Renzel at DiModa Salon
John Renzel is exhibiting over a dozen paintings collectively entitled Fictitious Portraits at the recently opened DiModa Salon in the WG. DiModa plans on rotating exhibits every three months with hosted artists receptions. DiModa is located at 1060 Lincoln...
Ancient City exhibit in SF
Last December we posted a call for entries for Ancient City the art of urban transformation. The exhibit is on now featuring 15 artists from the region. There will be an Artist Panel Discussion on Friday, Feb 22, 6-8pm...
Artist Loft Suite Available
Many of you may know the incredibly prolific artist and entrepreneur Sonya Paz. She thought some of you would like to know of a loft space that's available. Sony's main headquarters is located in Santa Clara in one of...
The Souvenir & Urban Memory call for entries from last year is about to culminate in the form of an exhibition. More than 35 artists and designers (including a few fellow Phantom artists) re-imagine the Bay Area Souvenir. Beyond...
deLINEated at Backwater Arts
Backwater Arts presents: delineated Artists' reception February 16th, 6-10pm From materials to process, this exhibition highlights a few Bay Area artists that have used the element of line in their work. These artists have experimented with insizing wax, carving...
Graphic Storytelling as Activism
Graphic Storytelling as Activism Euphrat Museum at Deanza College Artists include: Seyed Alavi, Oliver Chin, Charisse Domingo and De-Bug, Sharon Hing, Keith Knight, Lingshan, America Meredith, Favianna Rodriguez, Shorty Fatz Graphic Storytelling as Activism presents a variety of art...
Call for Volunteers _talk about art & life!
Do you like to talk with people? Are you interested in art and life? Do you like to explore? From March 28th to May 17th, 2008, the San Jose ICA will present This Show Needs You, a participatory group exhibition....
Art & Antiques Tasting Party
You're invited to an evening of champagne, caviar, chocolate and great art. Several local artists will be displaying and selling their work during this delightful gathering in Menlo Park. Many Phantom & KALEID artists are participating including Julie Goodenough (fiber...
Therese May at Gregory Kate Gallery
Therese Mays May Flower #3 (pictured above) will be on display at the Gregory Kate Gallery at 925 The Alameda # 101, San Jose until the end of January. The exhibition features 20 different artists and their interpretation of...
First Friday February 1st at KALEID gallery
KALEID gallery enters its second year with over 60 artists and featured exhibits by Cindy Stokes and Wendy Lowengrub. Artists' reception: Feb. 1, 2008, 7pm -9pm. Featuring Isoscelles a classic jazz paino trio with definite leanings toward Bill Evans, Herbie...
OPEN CALL: The Show Starts on the Sidewalk
OPEN CALL FOR SHORT FILMS, VIDEOS, AND NEW MEDIA SCREEN-BASED WORKS Under 10 minutes in length. Deadline: February 28, 2008 (postmark) No fee, no pay Curators: Bill Basquin & Nomi Talisman http://may2008.artintervention.org/exhibitions.php Thematic considerations: We are looking for submissions under...
Djerassi Fellowship Residencies Application
The Djerassi Resident Artists Program invites Santa Clara County-based and San Mateo County-based artists working in the primary disciplines of the visual arts, new media/new genre, literature, choreography and music composition to apply for two Residency Fellowships for the 2009...
Artseen 3 Call for Entries
Artseen 3 Call For Entries: Emerging Artists Competition - All Media The Submission Deadline: January 15, 2008 The Jury: Howard Fox- Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art David Gere - UCLA Department of World...
Backwater Arts seeking donations and submissions
Backwater Arts is seeking donations and art submissions for their upcoming fundraiser and spring/summer exhibition schedule. 100/100- March 29-April 12th (silent auction) 100 works for $100 - a fund raiser to benefit upgrades and running costs of volunteer run backwater...
Call for Artists for "The Distributed Exhibition"
The Distributed Exhibition Call for Site-Specific Artwork The Distributed Exhibition asks: What might happen when artwork is created for a particular person, family, or living situation? What if private residences became display spaces? What if the occupants became gallerists? What...
Figure Drawing sessions at Avenue 1
Avenue 1 is providing private figure drawing sessions with professional models from the guild on Wednesdays from 5pm to 8pm beginning this Wednesday, January 9th. Cost is $30/session- Artists must provide their own supplies, this is an open workshop so...
First Friday January 4th at KALEID
Join us for First Friday January 4th, 7-9pm, at the Holiday Gallery of Gifts for its only sale of the year! 60 artists are participating in this 20% off sale which ends Sat., Jan. 5th at 5pm. Featuring music by...
Self-Referential Reception Sat., Jan. 5th
Above image: Andy Gouveia, Down in Fall, mixed media, 24" x 20", 2007 Fellow (past and present) Phantom / KALEID artists Ema, Andy and Lucy are featured artists in this upcoming exhibit. We'll see you there! BackWater Arts Gallery...
Call for Artists: California Visual Artists exhibition
Call for Artists California Visual Artists exhibit Entry Deadline is Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Eligibility: All artists living in California. All media except film and video. All work submitted for consideration must be available for exhibition March 8 April...
Investing in Artists grants program (California)
Please note VENUE CHANGE: The Dec. 3rd workshop will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 200 E. Santa Clara Street in San Jose. New Grant Opportunity for California Artists (all art forms) In June of 2007,...
Mary Medrano at the 2007 Florence Biennale
The above paintings will be shown at the Florence Biennale. San Jose artist Mary Medrano was stunned when she got the invitation to one of the worlds most exclusive international art exhibitions, the Florence Biennale. Only artists selected by...
Call for Submissions _ I-5 Gallery, LA
i-5 Gallery (Los Angeles) would like to invite you to participate in our 2008 Juried Show and Contest. Open to all artists: local, national, international, includes all media, including film and video and will be juried by Mat Gleason, founder...
Backwater Arts Inaugral Exhibit
BackWater Arts Studios and Gallery invites you to their inaugural exhibition and open house. BWA is a new arts organization attempting to bring community action and involvement to the San Jose art scene. There will be 10 artists with...
Arts Council SV Artist Fellowship Grants 2008
Arts Council Silicon Valley annually awards Artist Fellowships to provide monetary support designed to encourage the continuing development of Santa Clara Countys finest creative artists who are seriously committed to their art form and who have a demonstrated history of...
Congrats to Christine Benjamin
Christine Benjamin won 1st place for her painting "Another Day In The Big City" (pictured above) in the "Heart of Chaos: Uproar" group show at South First Billiards. People came and voted for their favorites at the reception on...
Holiday Boutique at Commuknity
from Miss Charlotte: I will be participating in a Holiday Boutique/ breast cancer benefit this Friday night;! Many of my wearable sculptures will be on display, along with plenty of smaller items, all for sale; handmade purses, lunchboxes, tin clutches,...
Chris Eckert's Light Haiku
San Jose Public Art Program is unveiling their temporary art project, called http://www.sanjoseculture.org/pub_art/w1w2.html">Who's on First, What's on Second, along the light rails on South First & Second streets this month. Projects will rollout over the next year and vary...
Root Division SF looking for curatorial submissions
Root Division sent us this as invitation to you the Phantom artists to submit curatorial proposals to their SF gallery. Please contact Ashley directly with any questions at ashley@rootdivision.org. Root Division is an arts & arts education non-profit organization that...
Backwater Arts
Former KALEID artist Sara Cole is working on an exciting new artists' live/work arts studio community called Backwater Arts. Sara says: We are in the infant stages of developing a viable live/work arts studio community. We are beginning with one...
12th & Taylor art show Oct 19th.
The 12 & Taylor Committee is proud to present: Christopher Bauder, Will Clark, Bridget Dolfi, Sonia Sinton & Jasper Wong Hor d'oeuvres and drinks $5 suggested donation Friday, October 19, 2007, 8pm-12am @ 12 & Taylor 723 N. 12th St.,...
All Fired Up exhibit at Santa Clara City Hall
Chamelion by Inna Razmakhova Past Phantom Galleries artist Inna Razmakhova will have a ceramic sculpture in the new exhibit All Fired Up at Santa Clara City Hall through February 2008. Works by Bay Area artists that are formed or...
Therese May at the SJ Museum of Quilts & Textiles
Current KALEID artist Therese May will have an art quilt in the new exhibit Saturn Returns at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, October 16 to January 6, 2008. This 30th anniversary exhibition will celebrate the future...
Surfaces and Layers at Mohr Gallery Mountain View
Surfaces and Layers features the fiber arts of Camille Ahern, Joan Schulze & Emily Stewart. There will be a reception and artists' talk on Friday, Oct. 19th from 6-8pm. The exhibit is on view through Nov. 25, 2007. Mohr...
Third Fridays Art Walk in Campbell
Highly energetic (and accomplished) Phantom & Kaleid artists Mary Medrano and Sonya Paz have opened galleries in downtown Campbell and have initiated the Third Fridays Art Walk in the historic area. The gallery hopping goes from 6-9pm, and the...
Introduction to Public Art Workshop
This workshop by the SJ Office of Cultural Affairs, is for local and regional studio artists who have had little or no experience in Public Art and who are interested in entering into the field. Attendees will gain a broad...
Call for entries GROUNDED?
Kevin of the Intersections for the Arts has sent an invitation to all south bay community artists to participate in their Call for Entries for their Annual Juried Exhibition. San Francisco's Intersection for the Arts teams up with Southern Exposure...
Dia De Muertos exhibit in Santa Cruz
Dance With Death, Christine Benjamin, 36" x 36", acrylic on canvas Christine Benjamin (Phantom & KALEID artist) is one of many artists in the Dia De Muertos Show at Alma Gifts and Culture in Santa Cruz. Opening reception: Sat.,...
eXact-o! artists' talk at Works Sept. 20th
Works Access (Works/San Jose's monthly conversation with local artists) features artists Jesse Houlding, Marina Shretenberg, Charlene Tan, and Annie Vought, all of whom will discuss their unique process as exhibited in the concurrent exhibition eXact-O!. Thursday September 20th, 6:30pm...
Wener Glinka "G8" exhibit Oct. 20th
Congratulations to Werner Glinka (long time Phantom & former KALEID artist) on his upcoming exhibit GA8 in Sausalito. The Consul General of Germany and Fingerhut Gallery of Sausalito invite you to the premier exhibit of 8 world renowned German-American artists....
New Inspirational Movement talk at MACLA
Join artist Isis Rodriguez for a conversation on contemporary art and the New Inspirational Movement. The New Inspirational Movement is a philosophical and spiritual movement to build a new culture of artists who want to be visionaries, rebels, and...
Steamroller Prints at Center for the Book
On Saturday Sept. 8 from 11am - 5pm, Kathy Aoki will be printing a 3ft x 3ft linoleum cut with a steam roller on the street at the Center for the Book in San Francisco. This free event includes ten...
Dia de los Muertos Call for Artists
Call for Artists living in California Dia de los Muertos Entry Deadline is Sunday, September 16, 2007 For years, Long Beach has celebrated Dia de los Muertos in a huge apartment complex and courtyard. The 2nd City Council Art Gallery...
Big Al on view at Worthington West Gallery
On the spot caricature artist Big Al will have artwork in the Pin-ups and Pinstripes show along with pinstriping by Terry "TBonez" Bell, Kellie "KandyStripes" Mitrovich and Joanna Crawshaw among others. Artists' Reception: Friday, Aug. 24th, 6-8pm On view...
Body of WORKS Up For Auction
From Erin Cizan (Works' ED): Over 200 of our community members welcomed Works/San Jose to its new site by participating in our opening event "Body of Works: a community collaborative mosaic". The Board of Directors and myself were overwhelmed by...
First Friday Sept 7 at KALEID
Please join us First Friday September 7th at KALEID gallery for two new featured artists exhibitions by Shannon Amidon and Lucy Liew. Introspections is a series of acrylic on canvas artworks by Lucy Liew that were inspired by a...
HoC's 1st Annual Chalk Arts Festival
photo by Michael Denning Heart of Chaos presents the 2nd of 3 installments of San Joses First Annual Chalk Art Festival. The festival brings an explosion of color, vitality and a sense of community to the park as Heart...
Grant Seeking Basics for Artists Workshop
presented by the San Francisco Foundation Center; free! 7pm Tuesday, August 21, 2007 Works San Jose 451 So. First St., downtown San Jose This workshop is intended for individuals involved in the arts and looking to fund any type of...
2007 Books Arts Jam at Foothill Oct. 20th
The Bay Area Book Artists and Foothill College present: The 6th Annual Book Arts Jam at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California Saturday, October 20, 2007, 10am to 4pm. The Annual Book Arts Jam at Foothill College provides an...
Wood Fire Connections Exhibit opens Sept 7, 2007
above sculpture by Harry Nakamoto The ceramics exhibit, WOOD FIRE CONNECTIONS, opens September 7, 2007 at the Artobject Gallery, 592 N 5th Street, San Jose, California. The exhibit features the wood-fired work of six potters from Oregon and California:...
FIrst Friday Aug 3rd at KALEID
Please join us this FIRST FRIDAY August 3rd for our Featured Artists Exhibits and Reception: My Neighbors a photographic tribute to the smaller side of Silicon Valley business by Joe Claus, and About Face paintings of solitary figures by...
REMINDER-No First Friday July!
Due to the July Fourth holiday, there will be no First Friday gallery walk downtown for July. The galleries will resume First Friday August 3rd at 8pm til late. The two featured artists for First Friday August at KALEID gallery...
Call for FIBER artists
Expressions Gallery Owner, Gail Faris, has sent us two calls for entries for fiber artists for upcoming exhibits at their gallery space on The Alameda in San Jose....
Free Workshop by the CA Lawyers for the Arts
Free copyright workshop with attorney David Morales Tuesday, July 17, 2007, 7:00-8:00 pm Works/San Jose, 451 South First Street in San Jose Please join us at this free event, to celebrate the opening of California Lawyers for the Arts' satellite...
Gente, Casas y Barrios opens Friday June 29th
Sheau Lee and Ethan Miller, Surface, video projection still, 2007 We received two very nice notes today from Michelle Waters and Sheau Lee that each will be in the forth coming MACLA's Gente, Casas y Barrios exhibit as a...
Charlotte and Ema on KQED's SPARK program
Charlotte Kruk n' Kempken Ema Sintamarian KALEID Gallery's April 2007 Featured Artists (and long time Phantom artists) Charlotte Kruk n' Kempken and Ema Sintamarian will be featured on KQED's art and culture television program SPARK on June 27th, 29th...
Jason Arnold & Tim Lierman at B & B this Saturday.
UPDATE: Photos of the exhibition posted here. Long time Phantom artists Jason Arnold and Tim Leirman will have a duo exhibit at Black & Brown on Saturday June 23rd, from 8-11pm. We're looking forward to seeing what these two...
California Lawyers for the Arts in San Jose
Steven Tran came by our offices to let us know that the California Lawyers for the Arts have set up an office here in San Jose. They felt that artists here in the South Bay weren't using the resources available...
Art Ark Grand Opening Aug. 9th
UPDATE: The exhibit is entitled Intersections and it will feature artwork and a feature performance by Art Ark residents as well as artwork from neighborhood artists. They do request that you RSVP to Jgeracie[at]thecorecompanies.com or call 408-292-7841, ext 11...
Phantom Locations for May thru July, 2007
28 North First Street - figura il musica acrylic paintings by Harriet Helfricht. 49 North First Street - Little Inferences An installation of encaustic and mixed media small paintings on canvas intended to convey the landscape around us, including mountains,...
Call for Entries-Gente, Casas y Barrios
We encourage you to participate in the following Call For Entries. This is a great opportunity to exhibit at a great gallery. Call for Entries Share Your Stories! Gente, Casas y Barrios: A community participation exhibition about people &...
Art on the Square RWC
Fellow Phantom Galleries artists Beth Mostovoy and Julie Goodenough are putting together an art market for downtown Redwood City. "Art on the Square" will take place in July, August and September. Redwood City is fast becoming the peninsulas epicenter for...
SJ Public Art is looking for a Senior Project Manager
The San Jose Public Art Program has created a temporary, one-year position for a Senior Project Manager in Public Art. This position will be responsible, mainly, for construction management on projects already underway and will sunset after a year unless...
Phantom Galleries San Jose
The San Jose Phantom Galleries program was launched in 2000 as a partnership between Two Fish Design, San Jose Downtown Association and the San Jose Redevelopment Agency. It was (and still is!) our intention to utilize empty downtown storefronts...
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