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 and the realities of being a working artist. They're offering a course on how to increase your chances of getting through the jurying process, creating an attractive booth, and pricing your work. The two-class course will be held on Mon Jan 5 and Mon Jan 12 from 7 - 9 pm at Beth's home in Redwood City. Space is limited so let us know ASAP if you're planning to attend.

Gallery Saratoga
14435-A Big Basin Way, Saratoga, California 95070
Tel: (408) 867-0458
Open: Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00AM-6:00PM

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.

Each year over the first three weekends in May hundreds of artists throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara counties open their studios to the public to show and sell their work. 2009 marks the 23rd anniversary of SVOS (Silicon Valley Open Studios). Whether you're an emerging or an established artist, there's room for you with SVOS. To learn how you can become part of this unique event join us for:

Silicon Valley Open Studios Artist Information Night
Hosted by the Peninsula Arts Council
Tuesday December 9, 2008, 7 - 8 pm
Redwood Shores Public Library
399 Marine Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94065

We here at Good Hustle understand that the holidays are cold and pricey and often full of terrible music. In an effort to kill three birds with one show we proudly present to you.... A free performance of GOOD music in a warm place.

This Saturday Good Hustle will play an all acoustic set at Cafe Trieste in downtown San Jose for Free. This is an all ages event so please bring the youngsters and we will try to cut the swearing to about half. Joining us will be that smooth and spacey kid David "I just put out a new recording" Knight.

Happy Holidays - Ben/Good Hustle

Sat., Dec. 13th, 8pm
Caffe Trieste
315 South First Street
downtown San Jose

Full view - click images to enlarge

Abundance is Constant by Andy Gouveia

left detail

center detail

right detail

About the mural Abundance is Constant: I've created a panoramic landscape that moves left to right through the history of the San Jose valley and its people. Starting at the left in the pre-colonial times, we see the bay marshes and abundent lands. The sky is filled waterfowl as the somke from an Ohlone village rises. Two Ohlone stand next to a mighty valley oak, a boat at their feet as they gaze towards the future. To the right we see the second section. A fruit tree blossoms in the foreground as a valley of orchards spreads out below rolling hills. In the skies above, white lines shape the characters of the Ohlone stories. Coyote, Eagle, Turtle, Hawk and Hummingbird dance behind the phases of the moon. Moving to the right, shadows painted from that location's existing trees will help create boundaries to transition to the final future section. In the rightmost area, a family looks out on the San Jose skyline. It is illuminated by the points of city light mimicking the stars overhead. And in the sky, circuitry swirls out from silicon valley's center, spreading innovation and technology to the world. The mural is symmetrical, drawing parallels and uniting the people of the valley's past, with those of its future. -A.G.

About the artist: Andy Gouveia is a California artist. He is inspired by nature and the writings of Joseph Campbell. He has been in painting shows throughout California and painted over ten murals along the west coast and one mural in Japan. He is inspired by the work of Paul Klee, Georgia O'Keefe, Barron Storey, the Group of Seven, Yoshitoshi, William Steig, Moebius and a whole host of musicians. He is working on a children's book and a graphic novel. He loves to dance, sing, eat, and have a good laugh.

The mural is located on the north side of 82 South Second Street (across from the Improv Comedy Club, facing the parking lot)

For more images of the mural in progress, click here.

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 Friday for the opening reception of the Spectacular Ornament Show. There's still a wide variety of wonderful ornaments you won't find anywhere else at really affordable prices (starting at $10.)

Just arrived: these great alarm clock(s) by Donny Foley-perfect for those "way too chipper" morning loving folks.

KALEID Gallery.
88 South Fourth Street
Downtown San Jose
408-947-1785

Gallery hours: Tuesday thru Friday, Noon - 7pm, Saturday, Noon - 5pm

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 16 for a $2 art sale beginning at noon. That’s right - you can pick up original pieces of art from a number of amazing artists for only $2! Stick around though, because at 6PM there will be an eclectic group of artists, geniuses and oddballs from all walks of life talking on assorted topics in 10 minutes or less.

Opera singer Giovanna Hutchinson will be discussing the often considered (and often dreaded) notion of pursuing of a career in the arts.

Melissa Jennifer Behravesh, Associate Director of Smith Andersen Editions in Palo Alto, will, if we are lucky, explain why her incisors are in her sterling silver fine art jewelry.

Gianfranco Paolozzi - Circa 52 years in the so called "art making" from Italy to California in 10 minutes.

$2 art goes on sale at 12Noon - 8pm
Artist speakers (gathering and refreshments): 6pm - 8pm

Hosted by: Eddie Flores, Kyle Pellet & Matthew Seigal

Tuesday, December 16th, 6-8pm

KALEID Gallery
88 South Fourth Street, downtown San Jose
(btwn Santa Clara & San Fernando, next to Flames Restaurant)
408-947-1785

As 2008 comes to a close, we'd like to express to everyone that makes Phantom Galleries and KALEID gallery relevant and successful a warm "thank you" for another great year together. We wish you and yours a very Happy New Year!

Please note that KALEID gallery will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. There is NO FIRST FRIDAY January artwalk, we will resume with February.

And the final note of 2008: If you are on Twitter (it's easy to sign up and it's free), you can now follow us- our user name is Phantomtweets....may 2009 be a year of inspiration, creativity and new possibilities!

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.