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Santa Rosa Renegade Art Street Fair

2009-08-01T16:42:21Z

A call to all! My friends the time is nearing, this is the final countdown. Thevision for our day is a glorious one that brings laughter to even themost hardened of hearts. Take Courthouse Square for example, the“Heart of Downtown Santa Rosa,” we shall warm it with food,face-paint, graffiti walls and more! The plan of action is to meet in Railroad Square at 12 noon andcollect our numbers a bit off the beaten path. From there we willmarch to Courthouse Square taking 3rd St. underneath the 101 overpassand mall. We must give the cops as little reason possible forharassing us, so as we pound the pavement we must make sure thatindividuals stay on the sidewalks, while art cars and bikes flood thestreets. We will strike at the “heart” and take it hostage as our“base of operations.” But we want more than just the heart . . . giveus the whole enchilada! My friends, I hope we all can envision the electrifying effect we mayaffect through our actions. When I close my eyes and imagine how Aug.8th will unfold, I get a big old shit-eatin’ grin stretched across myface from ear to ear. Picture in your mind’s eye a downtown that islively and festive, teeming to the brim with all the beautifullybizarre oddities that make each one of us who we are! (Never forgetthat variety is the spice of life.) I see strangers enjoying thecompany of other strangers, striking up conversations on a whim orbeing bedazzled by the abilities of their fellow neighbors. I seecostumed bicyclists by the hundreds whimsically riding around incircles, a colorful mob careening back and forth disappearing andreappearing, then disappearing, then reappearing again. At everystreet corner, in every nook and cranny, be it bike path or backalley, there are people playing music, people dancing, singing,painting, juggling, weaving, acting, clowning, sculpting, laughing,and laughing, and more! Down this street walks a man dressed like afish carrying a sign that reads, “72% of the world is water . . . nowwho’s the dominant species?” while across the way is a woman walkingon stilts in the opposite direction. The idea is for everybody tobring to the table whatever their wildest imaginations can conceive,but we must keep it “radio friendly” please. Oh yeah, and all areencouraged to wear costume -- the more panache we can muster themerrier! And as it is already expressed above, we must give the cops as fewreasons possible for harassing us. We’re out here to celebrate andset a good example, not be confrontational or riotous. We will notask them for permission, but if all is done right we won’t need to askfor forgiveness either. A few simple things we must follow: • Once we hit the downtown we can not block the sidewalks and dam-uppedestrian traffic, we’ll fill-in all the empty spaces though. Wewill takeover Courthouse Square, but a square is where people aremeant to hang out. Art cars and bikes . . . well those puppies arelegally obligated to remain in the road, so if they just happen tofill up the whole street, how’s that any different than a ToyotaTacoma or Honda Accord?• Be respectful of the businesses. One of our messages is that itdoesn’t need to be “community vs. commerce,” let’s recognize that astronger community compliments commerce.• Please, we can’t have people getting intoxicated in public. If youwanna drink, smoke, or whatever, just go somewhere private like ahouse or a bar.• And finally, leave no trace. Pick up your trash, pick up otherpeoples’ trash. If all is done right we should only be breaking 2 laws, playing musicand playing with a ball. For what law says it’s illegal to dance inpublic? Show me the law that says it’s illegal to paint or draw, readpoetry, perform puppetry, wave flags and sing. Show me the law thatsays it’s illegal to wear a costume while riding a bike or walkingdown the street. I’ve never heard of any, have you? So my friends, the time draws near. The word has been spreading tothousands upon thousands. There’s an article about the Renegade ArtRevival in the new Northbay Bohemian that just came out Wed. 7-29.We’ve got all sorts of groups onboard networking from Northbay BurningMan, to the Nor-Bay PyratePunx, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition,Sonoma County Arts Council, Free Mind Media Center, and many manymore!! And words are fine and words are dandy, but all of our effortsmean nothing unless we act. This event, this protest of sorts is100%reliant upon the participation and gumption of us all. We needeveryone to come out of their shells on Aug. 8th and congregate inRailroad Square at 12 noon. The city will be ours, if only for a day.Keep spreading the word -- see ya on the 8th!! Cheers! -- Aaron Milligan-Green P.S. Forward this message to all you know.

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"In Studio" Series 01 Completed, First of Local Artists Video Profile Project

2009-02-11T04:15:18Z

Take a look at the new short video project I've started which I intend to offer on a, ahem, semi-regular basis.

The first video for the "In Studio" Series 01 features Todd Barricklow and his ceramic "Sgraffito" works and other pieces. It's just 9 minutes and shows a healthy slice of Todd's work, his ideas and influences, and detailed shots of his "Sgraffito" process in action!

- Sassy Monkey Media (high res): http://sassymonkeymedia.com/portfolio/video
- YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=B57DB9AAE47EC9DB

Th "In Studio" Series is a local arts and artists video profile project to document local contemporary folk creatives and lowbrow maker / doers in the Santa Rosa and Sonoma County area.

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Next on the list is painter Tony Speirs and his large-scale collaborative works seen at Burning Man and elsewhere, plus examples of his solo paintings. See more at: http://tonyspaintings.blogspot.com/

Later I've got printmaker William Smith who is an art partner of sorts to Todd Barricklow. See their work at: http://www.killingtimestudios.com/

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show your art in THE SCIENCE FAIR!

2009-01-28T17:09:12Z

A twisted science fair in Golden Gate Park ("Hippy Hill") in San Francisco. Participants will bring their "science project" (Hopefully insane art but if you want to do a science project i will not stop you.), prizes will be awarded and generally insanity will be carried out around our feet. Please come.
February 7, 12-5 pm
I have posted the flier as well

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A Burning Opera to Open in S.F., January 2009

2009-01-05T18:30:58Z

My good pal Mark Nichols from Sebastopol (who is an amazing musician and composer heard lately with Choklit’s band Baby Seal Club) is co-producing with Erik Davis a live theater production of their insane “A Burning Opera — How to Survive the Apocalypse“!

http://www.burningopera.com/

Here’s a juicy 15 minute sample featuring a number of zany musicians including the infamous Mark Growden:

http://www.burningopera.com/play.htm

From the site:

Come experience “How to Survive the Apocalypse” - Premiering Jan. 16 & 17 at Stage Werx (533 Sutter, San Francisco.) Shows Fri 1/16 @ 8:00pm and 10:30 pm; Sat. 1/17 @ 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance from Brown Paper tickets beginning 12/15; $20 at the door. The event is all-volunteer. All proceeds for the event will be donated to Intersection for the Arts.

“How to Survive the Apocalypse” is a Burning Man-inspired theatrical freak-out that combines rock opera, vaudeville, and a Dionysian revival show that is just as inspired and terrified by current events as you are. Part mutant mystery play, part crash-course in proactive future culture, the evening combines millennialist rants and sexy burlesque with select scenes and songs from the “Burning Opera,” an ambitious and ferociously inventive rock musical scored by Mark Nichols, with libretto by counterculture writer Erik Davis.

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This way please to view ART (Moura's works)...

2008-12-29T02:29:20Z

Art Moura has a reputation for prolific output of mixed media sculpture.

In case you haven't noticed the photos in his Tribe profile, please step this way to view a large gallery of inspired and strange contemporary folk art...

http://people.tribe.net/51bfa50b-9cf2-49e0-ae0a-27769caf1159/photos

Don't miss the few Blog musings too on arty bits:

http://people.tribe.net/51bfa50b-9cf2-49e0-ae0a-27769caf1159/blog

Thanks for all the great work, Art!

(I know, I know, I still have a promise to come over and check it all out... )

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"A Burning Opera - How to Survive the Apocalypse" Premiers January in S.F.

2008-12-17T18:19:09Z

My good Sebastopolian pal Mark Nichols (who incidentally is an amazing composer and musician heard lately with Choklit's band Baby Seal Club - http://tribes.tribe.net/babysealclub ) is co-producing with Erik Davis a live theater production in S.F. of their insane "A Burning Opera — How to Survive the Apocalypse"!

http://www.burningopera.com/play.htm

Click the link above to hear a ridiculous excerpt of the opera. Burner friendly folk won't be disappointed!

SHOW DETAILS

Come experience “How to Survive the Apocalypse” - Premiering Jan. 16 & 17 at Stage Werx (533 Sutter, San Francisco.)

Shows Fri 1/16 @ 8:00pm and 10:30 pm; Sat. 1/17 @ 8:00 pm.

Tickets are $15 in advance from Brown Paper tickets beginning 12/15; $20 at the door.

The event is all-volunteer. All proceeds for the event will be donated to Intersection for the Arts.

SYNOPSIS

“How to Survive the Apocalypse” is a Burning Man-inspired theatrical freak-out that combines rock opera, vaudeville, and a Dionysian revival show that is just as inspired and terrified by current events as you are. Part mutant mystery play, part crash-course in proactive future culture, the evening combines millennialist rants and sexy burlesque with select scenes and songs from the “Burning Opera,” an ambitious and ferociously inventive rock musical scored by Mark Nichols, with libretto by counterculture writer Erik Davis.

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Phoebe Washer's Works in Tattoos on Family and Friends

2008-11-21T19:57:57Z

Jack Haye, Phoebe's step-pop, sent me this interesting Press Democrat news link about family and friends joining together in tattoos of Phoebe's artwork:

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20081104/LIFESTYLE/810300198

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A few ARTrails recommendations:

2008-10-19T16:44:31Z

Visit a few of the artists responsible for the Shrine of Fortuna (seen at the Hand-Car Regatta and Burning Man)
They're having open studios this weekend (also known as ARTrails)
Links below.

October 18 & 19th. 10-5pm each day.

Michael Coy (# 21 on the map)
5300 Thomas Rd.,
Sebastopol, 95472
www.coyart.com
http://mctopia.net/

Tony Speirs and Lisa Beernsten ( #'s 18 and 19)
211 Donald St.,
Graton, 95444
www.tonyspaintings.blogspot.com/
www.lisabeerntsen.blogspot.com/

Maps and more at
http://www.artrails.org/

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Phoebe Washer's New Site, S.F. Gate Video, and L.A. Retrospective Show

2008-07-09T21:49:53Z

There has been much happening around Phoebe Washer artwork these days, including personal art site updates, a video shot by Matt Petty from S.F. Gate at the Phoenix Theater memorial, and an upcoming major complete retrospective art show in Los Angeles and Petaluma:

HUGE WEB SITE UPDATE

http://phoebewasher.com/

Phoebe's art web site has been dramatically updated with much more work in both finished and sketch formats, plus a Community Blog where friends and family can post their own thoughts and memories. There is much to see and Phoebe's luminous life and personality is shining throughout.

VIDEO REMEMBRANCE

Matt Petty, art director / blogger at S.F. Gate, created a touching video remembrance of Phoebe and her artwork during the standing-room-only memorial at the Phoenix Theater on May 25th, 2008. Interviews with key family and friends are featured, plus excerpts of the live music performances of Phoebe's friends Bill, Pete, & Ben and Baby Seal Club.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=3&entry_id=27733

Also seen at Juxtapoz:
http://www.juxtapoz.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3721&Itemid=1

L.A. COMPLETE RETROSPECTIVE GALLERY SHOW

A complete retrospective of Phoebe's work, titled "How well do you remember?", opens in L.A.'s POVevolving Gallery on Sat., July 5, with a reception from 7-11 p.m. The show runs through July 30.

http://losangeles.metromix.com/events/article/art-attack-phoebe-washer/482236/content

Limited edition box sets of fine prints will be available, the proceeds of which go to the Phoebe Washer Foundation for the Arts:

http://www.poveditions.com/home.php?id=43

PETALUMA RETROSPECTIVE

Phoebe's site calendar also mentions a complete retrospective opening locally in September:

September 20 & 21, 2008 at 6pm
Petaluma Community Gallery
http://www.petalumaartscouncil.org/

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Open Studios: Tony Speirs & Lisa Beerntsen

2008-05-21T20:59:13Z

Two of my more favored artists to show in western Sonoma County's Open Studios are Tony Speirs and Lisa Beerntsen. Check out the sites below for a better view of their artwork.

May 31 & June 1, June 7 & 8, 10- 5 each day

211 Donald Street, Graton, CA 95444
(707) 824-1587

Check out images coming down the pike at:
http://www.tonyspaintings.blogspot.com/
http://www.lisabeerntsen.blogspot.com/

Online catalog at:
http://www.artatthesource.org/artists1.html

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In Memory of Phoebe Stewart Washer

2008-04-16T15:18:07Z

Our deepest condolences and love go out to the Washer-Haye family during such a difficult time.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Phoebe at many gallery shows and documented over a dozen of her amazing pieces.

Phoebe's wide range of striking artwork can be seen both on her Web site and in this tribe:

http://phoebewasher.com/

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/cf96713f-d5e6-4298-acf5-9d303f591d6e

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/17b14c20-db48-4b6c-a613-fb194ce01cc6

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/166c7f81-7ee7-4f8e-9b1d-5922b28b688a

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/f257ab9b-b827-45ff-a035-88b0990735fc

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/1dd03a21-3200-40b8-85de-227e24f1a01a

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/6c7757a0-aaed-42ed-8d2d-3640420b536d

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/ff166ea5-a1d2-4eea-af76-91d1e435f8b8

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/f068707c-93d9-41c6-babf-782cd74a37a3

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/62451b19-3ff3-4b43-92cd-048d63ee1ccc

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/ff0ef91c-593e-4a76-bc57-3057c6ae66c8

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/e24a86be-1ebb-4280-887a-9df97502f879

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/b38b50d6-4aee-432f-a573-f7c2ea8a11e6

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/68c0dc86-dafd-4d62-91d9-c670d2673211

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/c4930317-fa1f-4dd1-ab6c-4baaa17cf107

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/0ce6e8d0-6be7-4176-8512-536a6a699eec

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Art Facelift at Phoenix Theater

2008-03-25T20:41:10Z

Eric Bostrom and Pete Moran are freshening up a mural they collaborated on with Shawn Eisenach at the Phoenix Theater almost 4 years ago.

Check this tribe's photos for a couple of art pix!

Also, there are some time-lapse photos of the painting in progress shown here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/metalkpirate1day/2340436205/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/metalkpirate1day/2341262478/

Yet more info:
Eric Bostrom:
http://cheeseissliced.com/mt/archives/cat_works_on_paper.php?page=10
http://diversionmary.com/

Pete Moran:
http://petre.livejournal.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/metalkpirate1day/sets/72157600265933570/

Shawn Eisenach:
http://www.wholewheattoast.com/

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Burning Man Art show a Flaming Success!

2008-02-29T17:14:29Z

Special thanks to the curator, Lisa Bee, and all those who worked long and hard to throw an amazing party and exhibit at the SRJC Doyle Library gallery, including fire dancers, DJs, and the kind folks who served up wine and nibbles too!

For those who did not make the reception, and who care about Burning Man art culture, make haste to the gallery. There are stellar examples of artwork there (Playa dust intact) along with slide shows and a projected movie chronicling Playa life and art.

Check the photos in this tribe for all the dirt on those in attendance. More updates sure to arrive at the show's blog site:

"Bringing Back the Fire: Art and Community at Burning Man and Beyond"
http://www.srjcburningmanshow.blogspot.com/

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Pre-installation Photos from Upcoming Burning Man Art Exhibit at SRJC

2008-02-12T18:42:19Z

Check the photos section of this tribe for a few pre-install picts from the upcoming gallery show at Santa Rosa Junior College's new Doyle Library. Visit their site for more info: http://www.srjcburningmanshow.blogspot.com/

From the many word-of-keyboard messages being passed around already, I would think this is going to be an exciting opening. Plans are in the works for fire performance and other fun Playa-style events both inside and out of the gallery.

At the gallery while shooting picts, I was able to chat at length with Graton artist Tony Speirs. He coordinated some large-scale collaborative works for the Burning Man base exhibits and is installing them again for this show. Some of the featured artists are Will Smith and Todd Barricklow among dozens of others who submitted work from around the globe. I've heard much about Tony's work and love what I've seen online: http://tonyspaintings.blogspot.com/

I'm sure I'll see tons of Burners there for the party evening on Friday, February 22nd, 6-9pm, 2008. I can't wait! There is an official afternoon opening on Thursday, February 21st from 4-6pm as well.

P.S. There was also talk of a need for an after-party on Friday night... Anyone have ideas on where to go about that...? This could be a very fun evening!

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Excitement, Crowds, Interest at Ned Kahn Show

2008-02-07T20:23:19Z

Check the photos section of this tribe to see some images from the successful gallery reception last night.

Ty and Kerner of Ray Modern threw an exciting reception with a fun horde of arty folks in attendance.

Spring Maxfield had access to a number of sketches and working models of Ned Kahn's work. To paraphrase Spring's words, "Ned Kahn is a world renown artist with a large body of work who is a true local to Sonoma County. Collector's can acquire from this gallery a piece of his work."

Having never been to Ray Modern, I was pleasantly surprised to see a large boutique of modern decorator goods ranging from heath Ceramics to quality furniture to unusual floor coverings. Anyone interested in a contemporary home or business should drop by:

http://maps.yahoo.com/map?ard=1&q1=606%20Wilson%20Street%20(just%20north%20of%20Railroad%20Square)%20Santa%20Rosa#ard=1&q1=606%20Wilson%20Street%20(just%20north%20of%20Railroad%20Square)%20Santa%20Rosa

Hope to see more folks at the next arty outing. Stay tuned...

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REMINDER: Alchemy of Reuse Live Music this Friday, Jan. 25th!

2008-01-22T00:33:45Z

Just a reminder that some live music on recycled objects will be performed live this coming Friday the 25th of Jan, 2008, 7:30pm at Sebastopol Center of the Arts:

Group show of Art of the Re-Used, Re-Imagined.

707 829 4797

http://www.sebarts.org/

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Heidi Iverson Wins Softies Traveling Trunk Show

2008-01-20T20:13:56Z

Heidi is an amazing fiber arts, crafty vixen, stitchery maven with a flair for oddity and cuteness. She lives in Petaluma and shows around the county often. At my request, she put together one of the Ice-Flo "Burlskimo" trays last year: http://iceflo.cliffypop.com/burleskimo-trays-preview/#HeidiIverson

Check out the Craftzine blog for more info about her Softies Traveling Trunk Show accolade:

http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/01/softies_traveling_trunk_show_w.html

The blog post also mentions her many other activities with a needle and thread:

1) Creative consultant and instructor at Petaluma's all-things-crafty Knitterly:

- http://www.knitterly.net/

2) Plus Heidi's own web site and blog under her company H. Luv Fabrications:

- http://www.mciverson.com/hluv/hLuvTabVersion.html

- http://hluv.blogspot.com/

Congratulations Heidi!

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Alchemy of ReUse

2008-01-07T03:16:12Z

Group show of Art of the Re-Used, Re-Imagined. Opening January 11, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Sebastopol Center of the Arts, 707 829 4797 www.sebarts.org
Concert January 25 7:30 pm, using instruments of recycled materials. Thanks-Art

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A Street Block Opening a Blast, Nov. 17, 2007

2007-11-20T22:10:36Z

Check the photos section of this tribe for a few shots taken at the fun happenings on A Street last Sat. night, Nov. 17, 2007.

GALLERIES & SHOPS

Most every gallery and shop were open late and offering fun and tasty treats. I was excited to find a back alley gallery and studio spaces plus a new vintage shop with a 50s rockabilly style called Skirt Chaser on the corner (more guys stuff pleeeze!).

Also, Barbara Elliott's studio was open which included her studio mate, Mary, and her resin paintings.

http://www.barbaratransfers.com/

STREETWISE

Our good musical friend and tribemate, Amber Lee Baker, was busking too with her fiddler and a song or too with Miss Choklit singing backup.

http://tribes.tribe.net/amberleeandtheanomalies

In the 50s pin-up vein, Tibidabo Photography studio had a little window display with a lighting kit and a live model. She was all dolled up and many gawkers stood around while she struck all the cute pin-up poses for the flashing camera. See much better shots of people off the street in the studio at their blog page:

http://tibidabophotography.blogspot.com/

SECOND WIND

There was even a late night, somewhat frisky, impromptu tango explosion with some very sexy gals. Too bad all the sleepy people missed the even better second wind that ended at Russian River Brewery with the amazing Steve Pile live music and to drink the better of beers in town:

http://www.stevenpile.com/

http://www.russianriverbrewing.com/

SURPRISE!

I was pleasantly surprised at how many people showed up! Let's hope it represents a rise in fun and arty folks in Santa Rosa and beyond. I look forward to the next big event. Perhaps more people will show up next time for all the fun... (Hint, Hint! :-)

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Art Show Reminder for Sat. Nov. 17

2007-11-14T20:14:43Z

Here's a reminder to hit the openings on A Street, Santa Rosa, this Sat., Nov. 17th.

Barbara Elliott's studio will be open (near Julliard Park) from 5:30 until 8: 30 for browsing of her many photographs in addition to the A Street Gallery group show just a few doors down the block.

Should be lots of fun and bottles of cheap wine crackers. ;-} See events in this tribe for more info.

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Boomerang Gallery's "Transcending Borders" Day of the Dead group show October 2007

2007-11-06T18:36:34Z

I finally made it to Boomerang Gallery's latest group show in remembrance of Day of the Dead called "Transcending Borders".

Check the photos section of this tribe for about 30 different gallery images of the work.

Unfortunately, today, Tuesday Nov 6th, is the last day for seeing it as the art comes down tonight. Gallery closes at 6pm tonight should you want drop by.

46 Kentucky Ave
Petaluma Ca
(707) 773-3222

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Art Under Pint

2007-10-16T16:30:07Z

Now that the rains are drifting in and the days are retreating in a downy mist of autumn twilight, I'm getting back into the swing of arty things around town.

Just last night at the new Toad in the Hole bar in Railroad Square, Will and Jacquie, Kelly, Skye, and I (all five of us are De Meo Park bocce hoodlums) met by chance. Each took turns with the pen while passing the coasters around. The resulting bar coaster drawings can be in the photos section.

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast?current=tribephotos&set=y#tabs

Remember to let us know of any funky art events around Sonoma so we can pass the chilly months in the warm glow of artistic endeavor.

Next up: "Art" in the darndest places...

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Don't go to my show.....

2007-08-15T19:15:18Z

Nobody shows up when I say, "go to my show" so I'm trying reverse physcho...babble nonsense.
and with that being said, I'm having a show in Santa Rosa on Saturday, August 4th. Yeah, that's this Saturday.
The New Trust is playing. What more do you want? It's going to rule even if my show is another disaster...

August 4th. 5pm until everyone drinks all the booze and the bands are done playing.
Daredevils and Queens, 122 4th Street in Railroad Square, Santa Rosa.

The New Trust, Ashtray, Not to Reason Why... and ME! Playing the flute... yeah, you know the flute I'm talking about.

Be there.
Here's the flyer link - http://www.rickywatts.com/artpromo/hereandnow_web.jpg

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Michief Show at The Studio Gallery SF

2007-07-16T20:29:56Z

I'll have a few things in that show http://www.studiogallerysf.com/wst_page20.html Thanks-Art

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Richard Watts - New Works & Book Release Party 07.07.07

2007-07-09T16:19:32Z

Hello Tribers,
Got a little gig in Petaluma tomorrow night if you can make it out. It'll be a good show, lots of food, drinks, music and new art. Hope to see you there.

-RW

Reception and Book Release Party:

Saturday, July 7th from 7-10pm

The Petaluma Mail Depot - 40 Fourth Street
(Corner of 4th and C Streets) in downtown Petaluma
(707) 762-8150

Those of you who have been to a Mail Depot party know that this place goes off!! There will be great food, drinks and music by my good friend, DJ Random Ran. This will be the official book release party for my first published book, “Excessive Nonsense”, a 28 page, zine style portfolio of black and white drawings. Offset printed on thick paper with a color cover. Each issue is hand signed and numbered, limited to the 250 world wide. Get there early to make sure you get a copy. I will be showing all new works, including many of the original drawings used in the book. If you can’t make it to the show, you can pre-order the book online by going to www.rickywatts.com - All orders placed before Saturday will be guaranteed a copy.

The show runs Thursday, July 5th - Tuesday, July 31st.

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Heidi McIverson's Finished Burleskimo Tray!

2007-06-14T20:29:17Z

Heidi's has finished her amazing Burleskimo tray!

It's so gorgeous in ridiculous monster cuteness, complete with google eye cotton poofs and a matching gingham neck strap with overalls clasps!

See the photos section of this tribe for cute-overload pictures.

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/65aae4c6-65b9-4a4a-bf56-ef0de2c81b9a

For more info about the many works Heidi McIverson does, see her art site at http://mciverson.com/

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Heidi McIverson Working On Burleskimo Tray

2007-06-11T20:19:01Z

Good news everyone: Heidi McIverson has joined the roster of my favorite artists doing Burleskimo Trays!

I'm so excited because I love Heidi's work and because she uses fabrics as well as paint/illustration.

She did the Confessional piece in Boomerang's "Shocking True Confessions", Annual Valentine's Show:

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/08c96b23-8839-485f-a56d-183091353e0a

See her site and the popular plushies I'm longing to collect:

http://mciverson.com/

Folks can get a nice fix of her work at Maude's in downtown Petaluma:

133 Kentucky St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-1858

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VENUS at Roq La Rue

2007-06-07T17:11:45Z

http://roqlarue.com/showpages/Venus/gallery/gallery.html

I can has trip to Seattle now?

Not too local this show, but some artists have to be Bay Area... right?

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Ice-Flø Fundraiser Party and Art Project

2007-05-31T18:55:26Z

I have a special art and event announcement! A few of SAC's favorite local artists are working in collaboration on a strange and interesting art project: Custom designed and illustrated Cigarette Girl/Boy Trays. See a photo of a raw cut version in this tribe:

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/0f740200-3a4a-4091-a79e-cbbbe4e12b48

This tray belongs to Eric Bostrom and will be illustrated in ballpoint pen. See much more of his work: http://diversionmary.com/

Other artists include Will Smith ( http://killingtimestudios.com/William%27s%20Stuff/wm_gallery.htm ), Jacquie and Djuna (Spring and Todd Barricklow’s ( http://killingtimestudios.com/todd_pages/todd_gallery.htm ) 6 year old and very creative daughter), plus I’m courting Meredith Hamilton ( http://meredithmade.com/ )and Phoebe Stewart Washer ( http://phoebewasher.com/ ).

The concept is part of our huge Ice-Flø Art Car and Camp Fundraiser for Burning Man 2007. We're having multiple Burleskimos (our charming peeps in scantly furry Burlesque-Eskimo costumes) to carry the trays about the Sebastopol Brewing Company to offer tempting treats to party goers such as hand-made chocolates and cakes, blinky things, and other fun goodies.

We think this party will be the absolute bomb and not to be missed. Seriously! Look at our lineup:

DETAILS ON THE ICE-FLØ FUNDRAISER PARTY

Baby Seal Club ( http://tribes.tribe.net/babysealclub ) and Juke Joint ( http://optimisticmusic.com/images/flyers/JJ_MS_DAMIAN_FIX.gif ) are throwing a huge Burning Man (Green Man 2007) art car and camp "Ice-Flø" fundraiser party at Sebastopol Brewery with our band, Baby Seal Club, and Pumps:Fire ( http://myspace.com/pumpsfiresound ), plus other musical diversions from soul funkstress, Rose Harting ( http://myspace.com/roseharting ),

plus a troupe of Amrita Bollywood Dancers ( http://amritadance.com/ ),

plus DJ Chango (Bryce) and Malarky (Patrick... both in house spinners / brewery entertainment coordinators -- http://optimisticmusic.com/ ),

plus fire dancers, stilt walkers and circus freaks from the Brooke's illustrious Tribal Fire Collective ( http://tribes.tribe.net/tfc ),

plus our very own charming "Burleskimos" to offer exciting and tempting goodies in even more tempting furry outfits,

PLUS!! it all happens in an arctic Ice Cave we'll be creating inside and out the joint,

plus, see our not-yet-arctic-fied land speeder art car,

plus even more... NOT TO BE MISSED!

Seriously, we're trying to make this the baddest-ass party Sebastopol's ever seen! Come out and help us create some winter Green Man magic in sunny June...

Flyer here: http://iceflo.cliffypop.com/2007/05/16/ice-flø-fundraiser-flyerpostcard/

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Graffiti Report Card

2007-05-24T23:29:37Z

I was perusing the indelible musings of Laughing Squid -- http://laughingsquid.com/graffiti-report-card-critiquing-the-taggers/ -- again and found this interesting link:

Graffiti Report Card -- http://designcrack.com/v2/2007/05/19/the-graffiti-report-card-ugly-graffiti-haters-unite/

Since I have a bit of a love / hate relationship with graffiti (love talented street artists who lean towards smart commentary and new style / hate the other more common "bombs" that resemble a dog's territorial piss on a wall), I thought this report card idea is in the long-time-coming category.

The idea is to humorously bash the trash while giving credit to the talent in the hopes of reducing the former. Not sure that would work, and I wonder about the noise these critiques add to the public space, but I like the idea.

PIXNIT

That reminds me, for an interesting and decorous approach to street art, check out Pixnit at my good friend Leora Lutz's Gallery Revisited site (which I design and maintain, btw).

http://galleryrevisited.com/artists-pixnit.htm

Pixnit is getting lots of attention lately for her unique take on graffiti. Wish there was more like this around...

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Alchemy Craft Show Was Amazing!

2007-05-07T21:25:18Z

Choklit, Skye and I were able to stop by Chops Teen Center near Railroad Square in Santa Rosa on late Sunday afternoon, May 6th.

Spring set up a superb show of about 12 or so crafty artists who presented a wide variety of goodies in all shapes, sizes, and colors (and fabrics too of course).

I spotted Heidi McIverson who says she is set up in a new and better studio space. The new plushies are most desireable. She's got a show coming next at Maude's in Petaluma (after Phoebe Stewart Washer's show). See a somewhat recent piece here:
http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/08c96b23-8839-485f-a56d-183091353e0a
http://www.mciverson.com/

Meredith Hamilton was there with encaustic pieces and clothing.
http://meredithmade.com/

William Smith and Tood Barricklow were selling wall art and plenty of affordable mugs and glasses.
http://killingtimestudios.com/

Jacquie Smith was attending too with a growing selection of odd and interesting polaroid transfers.

There were many other artists present whom I didn't have time to meet showing their great work.

Keep a look out here at Sonoma ArtCast for more dates and venues for the crafty underground folks in our area.

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Phoebe Stewart Washer - "Awake in the Night" at Maude, Petaluma

2007-04-28T17:57:37Z

I visited Maude's in downtown Petaluma to check in on an excellent selection of new works by Phoebe Stewart Washer.

I love the dream-like and odd situations Phoebe's unique characters find themselves in. What *IS* going on her mind...? Strange and lovely things are in there, with a wink and a mild twist of the grotesque. Rumor has it Phoebe completed most of these pieces within the last week!

I was disappointed/delighted to note that within about 20 minutes of opening, 3/4 of the works had been snapped up by greedy Petaluma collectors!

See more of her work here in the Photos seection of Sonoma ArtCast tribe and at:

http://phoebewasher.com/

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A Whirlwind Evening of Food, Fun Friends, and Art in Sonoma County!

2007-04-15T17:07:47Z

Last night was art fun overload for me and my entourage, a.k.a. Baby Seal Club - http://tribes.tribe.net/babysealclub

A Street Gallery and Boomerang hosted two stellar receptions last night!

Some highlights for me, besides seeing all of the great works of course, were as follows:

1 - Walking into A Street and, within 30 secs., being asked by Eric Bostrom, "Are you Stache?" I was looking forward to meeting him and enjoyed chatting and seeing his gorgeous drawing in the show. See more of his stuff:

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/thread/af286ba3-7177-43e7-9daf-e30137a570a7

2 - Choklit and I finally picking up an original William Smith Time Slip drawing:

http://killingtimestudios.com/William%27s%20Stuff/Wm.%20Image%20Pages/Time%20Slips/demonalcohol.htm

While this particular piece seems the least "Will-like" compared to others in the series in terms of character look, it is, according to Will, the first drawing in the series. Perhaps more will come our way soon...

3 - Seeing Spring and Todd with little Souji tucked warmly and snoozing in Todd's zipper jacket. And later running down the street screaming with their older daughter, zany Djuna.

4 - Meeting up with our good friend Barbara Elliott and dragging her along (quite willingly) with us to Boomerang. See Barbara's work:

http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/recommendation/Barbara-Elliott/santa-rosa-sf-ca/c3c35809-f3d0-46b3-b975-068fbca2d5ec

5 - Entering Boomerang and being greeted by a very jolly Jack Haye (Husband to owner gallery Drew Washer) with a glass of wine in one and hand and big hugs for all.

6 - More great art to see at Boomerang as curated by Jiri Jacknowitz:

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/c28bbe24-7237-4d09-b526-986890d0f481

7 - Chatting with Michael Garlington and him being so impressed by the Sonoma ArtCast tribe that he signed a gifted book of his wonderful photographs to me! His photos and his big generous heart moooove me...

Some Garlington photos shown here at Petaluma's Barry Singer Gallery:

http://www.singergallery.com/gallery.cfm?artistID=151

And listen! I didn't know he has recordings like "Gettin' Drunk With Mikey Garlington!" Brilliant!:

http://www.last.fm/music/Michael+Garlington/Gettin%27+Drunk+With+Mikey+Garlington%21

8 - Yet more fun with friends at Bricks Pizza joint over slices and sloshy vino until the wee hours. What a night!

9 - Lastly, but not leastly, special thanks to tons newbies who graciously received many Sonoma ArtCast Moo Cards. Let's hope they join up and check out / participate with their own art news in the near future:

http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/d3499270-dca9-4547-9139-bef4a4b84de2

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Two-fer Art Saturday Night!

2007-04-13T21:20:07Z

Don't forget folks: A Street Gallery's "&Blue" and Boomerang's "Grace and Madness" shows are opening this Saturday night, April 14!

These should be two amazing shows! Come on out and support our local arty types.

They'll love you for it! I'll be there too bearing cute lit'l Moo cards of delicious local oddball art.

&Blue
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/-Blue-Group-Show-A-Street-Gallery-Santa-Rosa/95401/fabd9834-3a61-41dd-8be3-9fe87338832c

Grace and Madness
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/Grace-and-Madness-A-group-invitational-show-guest-curated-by-Jiri-Jacknowitz/94952/47002e20-0491-492b-8950-8e367ae9764d

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Moxie 1 Year Anniversary Exhibition

2007-04-09T17:11:44Z

Moxie just hosted a big show with 20 local artists and live music for their anniversary last Saturday afternoon, April 8th.

Sorry, I was away to miss this. Undoubtedly, the visual art will be around for a month or so.

http://moxiestore.com

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Eric Bostrom Likes to Draw

2007-04-05T03:26:40Z

[Resubmitted to correct busted links introduced by tribe when putting URLs in parenthesis]

I was checking out some sites of artists in the upcoming "&Blue" show at A Street Gallery. I found a treasure trove of amazing work by Eric Bostrom. He really likes to draw! I'm looking forward to this "&Blue" show!

Recently, I have come across a couple of his pieces:

- Most recently at the Boomerang "Shocking True Confessions" show: http://tribes.tribe.net/sonomaartcast/photos/cceffa3d-0ef9-4a97-90e0-0080b346e895

- This striking piece from somewhere else I can't remember: http://diversionmary.com/gallery/drawings/ald

- Oh, and I may have seen this made-over mini traincar at the old Boomerang too: http://diversionmary.com/gallery/drawings/alg

I was a bit unprepared, however, for the wealth of drawn goodness to be seen in his extensive online galleries. Check out these sources:

- http://diversionmary.com/ - large gallery site

- http://cheeseissliced.com/ - A collaborative project by Eric Bostrom and Shawn Eisenach: http://wholewheattoast.com/

- http://e-t-b.livejournal.com/ - much of the same work, possibly some newer and work in progress here

- http://www.flickr.com/photos/diversionmary/

- http://www.myspace.com/diversionmary - Hey! We're both Virgos... that's, uh, good... right? ;-}

- Nintendo Wii system code: 7192 9158 6129 483 - Kewl! I'll be in touch as soon as I can get one of these Wiis!

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Haunted Landscapes!

2007-04-04T02:49:39Z

I'm postin' some pics of my stuff to this tribe for those who can't make it to the show on Saturday... Lemme know what you think ;)

jiri

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Artwork @ Northpoint Cafe - Rohnert Park

2007-03-06T04:42:33Z

Hello all,
I have some art hanging at the Northpoint Cafe in Rohnert Park. It's a cool little cafe hidden inside the Tesoro gas station on Redwood Drive (right across the street from In & Out). Why it's in a gas station, I have no idea but the food is really good and the people there are really nice. No reception for this show. The artwork will be up until May 5th so you have some time to go check it out if your in the area. Any other questions, email me. Thank you! -Ricky

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Artists' Quotes From "Haunted Landscapes" at Boomerang

2007-03-01T21:40:19Z

Boomerang Gallery is pleased to present: "Haunted Landscapes"
New works by Jiri Jacknowitz and Dave Sullivan

"I'm not sure exactly where my imagery comes from, but it seems to be
a mix of my interests in 17th century alchemical art, early botanical
illustration, lucid dreaming, plant sentience, symbolism, sacred
geometry, mystery traditions, forgotten science and storytelling."

"Each of these drawings is a little piece of a larger story which I
plan to complete by the year 2065."

-Jiri Jacknowitz

"My formal art training came while studying graphic design through
UCLA at night, and staying home with my oldest daughter during
the day. I learned many lessons from both experiences, which have
also contributed greatly to my art."

"I have always been fascinated by ancient history, tribal symbols,
natural and unnatural forces,and graven images."

-Dave Sullivan

Both of these artists have been featured in many of our collaborative
shows. We anticipate a very large turnout, so if you are a fan, make
sure to show up early, their work tends to sell out fast!

"Haunted Landscapes" will run from:
March 10th through April 13th 2007

Located at:
Boomerang Gallery
46 Kentucky Street
Petaluma, CA 94952

Please join us for our opening/artists reception on:
Saturday, March 10th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM

For more information call Heebe Jeebe at: (707) 773-3222

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Art Photos from "Shocking True Confessions" Show at Boomerang, Petaluma

2007-02-27T22:59:24Z

I finally found the time to get these wall shots up from Boomerang gallery's "Shocking True Confessions" annual Valentine's show (I promise to be on it earlier next time, Jack! My computer was in the shop... twice in past 3 weeks... No, really!).

The reception was Feb 10th and the show runs until, er... tomorrow, the 28th, 2007.

As usual, the crowd and festivities were friendly and fun, including nibbles, drinks, and live music. Boomerang does it up right! Special thanks to photographer Michael Garlington for the drunken music jam post-reception party fun!

See the photos section for tons of artists' images at the show.

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Victoria Swarthout Photography Show

2007-02-26T07:35:08Z

"Portraiture and Spatial Studies"
Daredevils and Queens
February 5 - March 25th, 2007
122 Fourth Street (in Railroad Square), Santa Rosa, CA 95401, (707) 575-5123

I'm really impressed with the space at Daredevils and Queens. Travis, the owner, seems to be highly enthusiastic about local art in a large and spacious, open-lift style venue that doubles as a salon by day! Love it!

Victoria's opening was made better by the removal of the salon chairs and other furniture, creating a tall-ceiling open space feeling with plenty of room to mingle.

Travis also is interested in branching out to many art forms including graffiti in an ideal back lot area with huge walls as well as providing live or DJ music and good food. Actually, Travis informed me shows have been hosted there for over a year. Had I known!!

I'm looking forward to many more amazing shows and performances in the future. Stay tuned...

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The Phoenix Theater is on fire!!

2007-02-14T02:45:40Z

Redundant, I know but holy cow!!! Has anyone seen the beautiful colors that have appeared recently on the roof of the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma? I just noticed them the other day as I was walking down the hill on Keller Street towards the Phoenix. I posted some photos online by the wonderful Scott Hess - http://www.scotthessphoto.com

Take a look for yourself and see what I mean...

http://rickywatts.com/flix/phoenixroof_byscott1.jpg

http://rickywatts.com/flix/phoenixroof_byscott2.jpg

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Wilbilly's New Work and Studio

2007-02-12T17:47:12Z

Will Smith has posted some nice shots of a work in progress and his swanky studio where the work is, uh... progressing:

http://people.tribe.net/8927272c-0e5d-4e14-bca7-514edf9ad0c9/photos

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"Postcards from the Apocalypse" art exhibit, Boomerang, Petaluma, Jan 2007.

2007-02-07T19:19:14Z

Jack Haye from, Boomerang in Petaluma, was kind enough to show me around the gallery before their upcoming annual Valentine's exhibit this Saturday, the 10th, 2007.

The exhibit was titled "Postcards from the Apocalypse" and was currated loosely around artists' comments on what Apocalypse means in today's world.

As usual, there were a host of far-flung influences showing from about 17 artists. Much of the work seemed to center around current global issues such as war, famine, various corporate greediness, and, of course, oil.

See the images from the show in this tribe's photos section. Hopefully, we'll get to see more of these folks in the future.

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Wilted has withered, Come See the Wilbilly

2007-02-06T19:41:55Z

The William "Wilted" Smith site is soon to blow away in the wind. If you haven't noticed the work has moved and there is all kinds of new stuff to view on the Wilbilly site at http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamsmith-art/

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Bakers Dozen 2007

2007-01-29T16:51:22Z

My good friend Judson Smith along with 11 others are showing at the Quicksilver Mine Co 6671 front st hwy116. The Reception is today between 4-6pm jan 27

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Sound Off: Art and Traditional Galleries... Still Viable or Obsolete?

2007-01-09T17:58:44Z

I was reading an interesting post by one of the SAC members, Brino, about the Underground Garage Gallery Groupe:

http://people.tribe.net/brinoism/blog/0c16de10-7787-495f-bea1-55f6941a3f07

With this group, Brino seems to be forwarding the idea that traditional ways of art viewing and acquisition are perhaps obsolete. Or, at least, can be viably circumvented by artists taking management into their own hands for the betterment of artists and viewers/collectors (that is, the local art community).

The local garage as gallery is a great idea that both empowers artists and enhances community. Also, the virtual or online garage gallery at the single artist (or small group of artists) is now in full swing.

An example is Santa Rosa artist, Meredith Hamilton, whom I recently helped set up a gallery and blog Web site with an e-commerce plug-in installed for her to rapidly and easily create a simple shop: http://meredithmade.com/

Also, see Tiny Showcase that is a site featuring a growing selection of well printed underground pieces at affordable prices: http://www.tinyshowcase.com/

Are traditional galleries' days numbered...? Or is that too simplistic. I'd like to hear what y'all think about the present and future of art making, viewing, and selling.

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