The Triton Museum of Art will host a Spring Art Fair, Saturday, March 13, and Sunday, March 14, featuring works of art by more than thirty regional artists. Original works of ceramic, glass, jewelry, and miniature paintings and sculptures will be showcased throughout the museum. Find unique and one-of-a-kind gifts for Easter, Mother’s Day, birthdays, and those spring weddings on your calendar. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Triton Museum’s education and exhibition programs. The Triton Museum of Art is located at 1505 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA.
Triton Museum: Spring Art Fair, March 13 and 14, 10-5pm
Posted by kathryn on March 3rd, 2010Art Ark: Art of Truth, Compassion, Tolerance
Posted by kathryn on March 3rd, 2010The 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. The show features oil paintings by 12 artists including: Kunlun Zhang, Xiaoping Chen, Yuan Li, Kathleen Gillis, and Xiqiang Dong whose art portrays the experiences, visions, and hope of Falun Dafa followers as they attempt to safeguard justice and peace while upholding their values in truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. An inspiring exhibition not to be missed! For more information please visit the web site at: www.FalunArt.org
Opening reception: Friday, March 5th, 6 -9pm. This is also First Friday so a Free shuttle service to the Art Ark Gallery will be available every 15 minutes between 5:45 - 9:15pm in front of the Miami Beach Club. The Art Ark Gallery is located at 1035 S. 6th St., San Jose, CA 95112. This exhibition runs from March 5th - March 28th. Art Ark viewing hours are Friday - Sunday, 10am - 9pm. www.ArtArkGallery.net
SJSU Grads in De Young “Celebrating American Art” College Show
Posted by kathryn on March 3rd, 2010Congratulations to SJSU’s Graduate Candidates Hedwig Heerschop, Rod Ayers, Ryan Carrington and SJSU Alumni Virginia Uhl (now associated with Foothill College) for getting their work accepted to the De Young Museum College Night: Celebrating Americana Art! The De Young College Outreach Program has another call for Celebrating American Art to be shown at 111 Minna Gallery in SF.
Details and links can be found on the SJSU Grad blog: http://sjsartidea.wordpress.com/
Djerassi: Walk in the Wild Sculpture Tours
Posted by kathryn on March 3rd, 2010
The Djerassi Program’s highly popular “Walk in the Wild” Sculpture Tours begins in March 2010! Come see the wilds of Djerassi’s SMIP Ranch on a Two-Mile Tour led by Djerassi Program staff, or splurge on a Director’s Tour and bring your lunch to tour and picnic with our Executive Director Dennis O’Leary. Six, Two-Mile Tours and Five, Directors Tours are available. Public registration starts on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, starting at 9am. Djerassi Program Members may begin registering on Wednesday, March 3rd, at 9am.
Two-Mile Tour registration is free and limited to 2 places for the General Public. Djerassi Program Members may register for 4 places. Director’s Tours registration is $50 for the General Public and $40 for Djerassi Program Members.
Registration is required. To register call us at (650) 747-1250 starting at 9am on Wednesday, March 10. Tour Information and Membership Information can be found at www.djerassi.org.
The Art Glass Center: Preview and Grand Opening
Posted by kathryn on March 3rd, 2010
The Art Glass Center of San Jose, GRAND OPENING, Saturday - March 13th, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Get inspired by the fine glass work of local artists in a group show of select artists from the SJGAA. Plans for our new fine art gallery include featuring a local glass artist each month with the opening receptions held in conjunction with the First Friday art walk. http://www.sjgaa.org/
SJGAA Select Artists Show, Preview and Reception, Friday, March 5, 2010, 8:00 p.m.
- Image: New work by Lionel Chapital
Triton Museum: Robert Chiarito, March 13th-June 6th
Posted by kathryn on March 3rd, 2010RECEPTION: FRIDAY, MARCH 19th, 7pm-9pm
Alameda ArtWorks Exhibition
Posted by kathryn on March 3rd, 2010Stephanie Battle, Gallery Director, SJ/WORKS, will be co-curating an exhibition at the Alameda ArtWorks entitled, Tenacity, Guts & Grace. The exhibition will correspond with Swan Days, annotional celebration of women in the arts between March 26-28, 2010. The exhibition is looking for work inspired by women in the artists of the past. Check the website for submission information. The deadline is march 15th: http://www.thealamedaartworks.com
Style 2010 is back by popular demand!
Posted by kathryn on March 3rd, 2010The Palo Alto Arts Center presents Style 2010, a magical art-for-wear show and sale of extraordinary contemporary clothing, jewelry and accessories, Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10am -5pm.
For information call 650.329.2366 or visit: www.paacf.org/style
Montalvo Arts Center: March News and Events
Posted by kathryn on March 3rd, 2010
Artist in Residence Awarded Fellowship
J.D. Beltran, whose installation, Downtown Mirror, was featured in the 2008 01SJ Biennial as a public art project commissioned by the City of San Jose, was recently awarded a writing fellowship for her sfgate.com“City Brights” blog where she writes about arts and culture.
Ladysmith, Black Mambazo, March 10, 7:30pm
The 2009 Grammy Award Winners bring their South African musical traditions, which have won over audiences worldwide, to the Carriage House Theatre.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, March 21, 1pm and 3pm
This fun performance features a day in the life of the inept but ever hopeful Charlie Brown, complete with his bossy friend, Lucy, her brainy brother Linus, Beethoven super-fan Schroeder, and savvy beagle, Snoopy.
Villa and Grounds Tour, March 21, 10:00 am
Learn about Senator Phelan’s country home, his life and his friends, the arts center then and now, and more on this walking tour. FREE for Montalvo members!
For more event information and tickets go to: http://montalvoarts.org
SJSU Grad: Shorts for Sports
Posted by kathryn on March 3rd, 2010
Alameda Co. Arts Commission: Deadlines March 19th
Posted by kathryn on February 27th, 2010For Artists
The Alameda County Arts Commission is now accepting applications for new Public Art Registries. Many of Alameda County’s capital improvement projects include a Percent-for-Art Program in which professional artists are commissioned to make artwork for each site. Due to the upcoming schedule of construction projects, many of the artists commissioned for these public art projects will be selected from two registries of pre-qualified artists (Artist Registries).
1. Artist Registry 2010-2011: Permanent, Site-Specific Public Artwork | Deadline: March 19, 2010
Open to professional artists residing in California.*
This Registry is for artists who have experience making permanent, site-specific public artwork; opportunities will be available for exterior and interior projects, be appropriate for artists working in a variety of materials and styles, and have a range of project budgets. Individual contracts may range from approximately $20,000 to $200,000.
2. Artist Registry 2010-2011: Small-Scale, Wall-Mounted Artwork | Deadline: March 19, 2010
Open to artists who live, work, or rent/own a studio in Alameda County.*
This Registry is for artists who are making small to mid-sized, wall-mounted, two-dimensional or low-relief artwork. Individual contracts may range from $4,000 to $20,000; artists may be commissioned to make a one new artwork or a new series of work.
* Additional eligibility restrictions for artists who currently have work in the Alameda County Art Collection. Refer to the complete application for details or call the Arts Commission office at (510) 208-9646 for more information.
To be considered for these opportunities, artists must register and submit an application through the CaFÉ website (search for “Alameda County”). A separate application must be submitted for each registry. Click here for more information about how to apply for calls on CaFÉ. Tech Support is available at M-F, 8:30-5:00 (Mountain Time) at cafe@westaf.org or (888) 562-7232.
Friends of the Plaza: Open Reception
Posted by kathryn on February 25th, 2010
You are cordially invited to a reception recognizing the Smithsonian Institution’s Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-1964 premiering here in San José at the Mexican Heritage Plaza.
The reception is free and open to the public so please join us on Monday, March 8th from 6-8pm. If you are unable to attend the reception, you can still visit the Exhibition through May 2, 2010. Open hours and details are posted at www.mhcviva.org
South First Billiards: First Friday, March 5th
Posted by kathryn on February 25th, 2010
Next Friday, March 5th, it will be time for another First Friday art walk in downtown San Jose. Kristine Taormino, along with a few other very talented local artists will be showing work for sale at the South First Billiards. Art, live music, and drinks. Don’t miss it!
March Deadlines for Photography Submissions
Posted by kathryn on February 25th, 2010MARCH 1 DEADLINE:
National Geographic 2010 Photography Grant
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/photo-grant/grant
Getty Images: Grants for Good & Grants for Editorial Photography
http://imagery.gettyimages.com/getty_images_grants/overview.aspx
SRO Photo Gallery: Call for entries for solo exhibitions
http://www.srophotogallery.org/
PhotoPlace Gallery: Call for Entries
http://www.vtphotoworkplace.com/index.html
MARCH 8 DEADLINE:
Bed Two: Call for Entries at Umbrella Arts for May-June exhibit
http://www.umbrellaarts.com/content/view/12/26/
The Curator: a juried PDN exhibition and publication competition
http://pdncuratorawards.com/index.shtml
San Jose Public Art Program: Call for Artist
Posted by kathryn on February 25th, 2010San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant, Master Plan & Design Team Artist, Request for Qualifications
The City of San José Public Art Program is seeking an experienced public artist or team to collaborate with the consultant planning team for the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant Master Plan (PMP). The selected artist/team will work collaboratively with the Master Plan Consultants to provide an artist’s perspective on the overall design of the PMP, as well as identify opportunities to include public art of their design (or by others) into the development of the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant (Plant). The build-out of the master plan will commence approximately two years after the completion of the Master Plan and continue for approximately 10-15 years depending on the adopted scope and available funding.
PROJECT BUDGET: $120,000
DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT (Mountain Time) on Thursday, March 11, 2010. This is an online application process only and the deadline cannot be extended
ARTIST ELIGIBILITY
This opportunity is open to individual artists or artist-led teams working or living in the United States. All applicants must have all necessary documentation and permits to work in the United States at the time of submittal of qualifications.
If submitting as a team, a professional artist with public art experience must be the lead team member.
Only artist/teams that have completed a large scale public art projects and/or planning projects with a total aggregate (planning, design and implementation) budget greater than $300,000 will be considered.
Artists currently under contract for an art project with the City of San José Public Art Program are not eligible to apply for this project unless their current project will be complete by May 2010, or the project is currently suspended with no proposed re-activation date.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All materials will be submitted online, via CaFÉ™ website (www.callforentry.org). There is no application fee to apply or to use the CaFÉ™ system. To view the application, go to www.callforentry.org , register a username and password, navigate to “Apply to Calls”, and search the list for “City of San Jose - ESD Master Plan Artist.”
For the complete RFQ go to http://www.sanjoseculture.org/?pid=4500