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: Oct. 1st - Nov 1st 2011

Poets Gallery
3113 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-899-4100
poetsgalley.net

For more information on Christine's upcoming exhibits, visit her site here.

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 affinity and find a muse in the macabre; Assemblage, Collage, Dolls, Jewelry, Paintings, Photography, Sculpture and so much more. Libations will be served. Costumes and festive attire welcomed.

Saturday, October 22nd 2:00pm–6:00pm
328 North Sixth Street (between East Julian and Washington Streets)
San Jose, CA

For more information, visit their web site here.

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 to gain insight into and find out what makes these individuals unique.

Check out their debut interview with artist Michael Foley here.

If you are interested in being featured please send an email to: sanjosecreatives[at]gmail.com

City Lights Theater Company is looking for local artist's art work to hang in their lobby for upcoming performances.

They would need 6-8 pieces in any medium that would be displayed for the entire run of a show. The pieces would be for sale, (no imposed commission on sales). There would be an announcement made to the audience before every show letting the audience know that the pieces are for sale.

Ideally, they would like something that reflects the spirit of the show. The next shows are The Santaland Diaries, Aphrodisiac, In the Next Room and Chicago (synopsis here: http://cltc.org/our-season/our-season-subpage/.)

If you're interested in submitting work for consideration, please send 3-5 jpgs, and the play your work is a fit with, to Akemi Okamura via email: akemi.okamura1[at]gmail.com

Phantom Galleries is working with the new 488 Café to provide professional art exhibitions within their dining area debuting with digital artist Alex McLeod (courtesy of Anno Domini Gallery).

Housed on the ground floor of the PWC Building, the cafe is a perfect place for a quick breakfast or a relaxed lunch. The 488 Café brings you local and fresh meals and snacks with your schedule in mind.

For your morning, an espresso bar from Barefoot Coffee Roasters and breakfast selections served up hot and fresh to start your day off right. For your mid-day, a different guest local restaurant joins the large selection of hot and cold lunches to excite your taste buds and ignite the rest of your day. With both an everyday menu of crowd favorites, as well as diverse daily specials, 488 Café has something for everyone.

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 7am-2pm

488 Café
488 Almaden Blvd (@ Balbach St.)
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 659-4889
www.aramarkcafe.com/488

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 Cactus Gallery in L.A.
Opening: Saturday, October 8, 7 – 10pm

A stellar group show featuring more than 40 artists who have created original works just for the show. Oil painting on canvas, acrylics on canvas and wood, dolls, sculpture, mixed media works, custom wood cut outs and more!
Show runs through November 8th.

Lord of the Flies, acrylic on canvas, 6" x 6", 2011

"Bite Sized Monsters"
Another group show at beautiful Modern Eden in North Beach.
Opening: Saturday, October 8, 7-10pm
Show runs through November 6th.

You can also find Michelle's work in two local South Bay group shows: “Monster Mash-up” at Psycho Donuts in Campbell (party/opening on Saturday October 15) and “Scary Monsters and Super Beats” at On the Corner Music at 530 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. Both shows will run through the end of October.

visit MichelleWatersart.com for more information.

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 Coworking + Innovation San Jose, 97 S. 2nd St, Suite 100

Correspondences and Elevation, Michele Guieu

NextSpace San Jose is pleased to feature the work of Phantom Galleries artists Michele Guieu with her installation Correspondences and Elevation; The Strip; Encaustic images by Katie Guiterrez; and Jeanne Yee’s intricate collage works.

Join us for the First Friday art walk and meet the artists, see what’s happening at NextSpace San Jose and enjoy Hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and the sweet sounds of El Jefe.

Good Karma Vegan Café, 37 South First St

The Peculiar Pageant new paintings and installation by Lacey Bryant

Theatrically posed and surrounded by lush, illusory environments, the subjects of Lacey’s newest works are like pictures in a storybook written in an unknown language. The images are somewhat familiar but certain elements remains foreign. Like a hazy dream of an imagined childhood long forgotten, the images strive to make you feel as if you just might have been there once, maybe. As is common in Bryant’s work, there is a subtle tension between beautiful and unsettling elements. This contrast creates a sense of mystery and invites the viewer to construct their own interpretation of the scenes. In the safety of a world poised between reality and imagination where common symbols mingle with strange ones, her characters expose their fears, doubts, despairs and longings.

95 South Market St (at San Fernando)

Folie à Deux Family Tree Monotypes and Glass Statues by Curt Schauer

KALEID Gallery, 88 South Fourth St.

Fictitious Portraits by John Renzel
A series of traditional style character portraits but with a colorful and slightly demented edge.

Rights–Rituals–Regards new work by Troy Sims

Why do I form judgments of others to validate myself? In this series of mixed media paintings, and sculptures constructed of handmade paper and wire, artist Troy Sims touches on personal issues such as: civil rights, honoring our ancestors, and how we perceive beauty.

This body of work explores the subjective world we live in, and the sea of opinions we deal with on a daily basis.

Other highlights include BLOODWORK: BODIES at Anno Domini, Naked! at Higher Fire Clayspace, Adam Everett Quartet for San Jose Jazz and Movin’ on Up! the 2011 members’ exhibition at WORKS.

For full exhibition info on all 19 venues, please visit www.SouthFIRSTFRIDAYS.com
All venues are free and open til 11pm!

Momentum - Contemporary Women’s Art.

Commemorating 40 years of the Women’s 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: 40 Years of WCA Conference that takes place from February 22-25, 2012 in Los Angeles. The Women’s Caucus for Art Conference is held in conjunction with the College Art Association (CAA) Conference. WCA is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and an affiliate society of CAA.

Juror: Rita Gonzalez, Associate Curator in the Department of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art. (LACMA)

Exhibition Venue:
Los Angeles Art Association, Gallery 825
825 N. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Show Dates: February 17 to March 2, 2012

Reception with the artists: Friday, February 24, 2012, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Eligibility: Open to all US self-identified women artists.

Submissions: All submissions must be made online at: www.natinalwca.org or http://www.entrythingy.com/www.nationalwca.org#dashboard

Entry Fee: Up to three pieces of work. $35 for WCA and LAAA members in good standing, $45 for nonmembers.

Entry Deadline: Friday, November 18th, uploaded to online entry system by 11:59 PM PST.

Questions: email karengutfreundexhibitions@yahoo.com

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Petroleum Paradox: For Better or For Worse?

“The discovery of oil, in 1859, in Pennsylvania, transformed our way of life; we are enveloped by petroleum products - from the shoes we wear, to the materials our clothes are made of, to the way we heat our houses, to our modes of transportation. Oil dependency pollutes the environment causing respiratory illness, endangers wildlife, and necessitates the large scale loss of life as we search to secure sources of oil overseas. How do we maintain our optimism despite this rush to grab dwindling non-renewable energy assets, instead of focusing on renewable energy and the prevention of global warming?

Our founding fathers could not have envisioned our two-party system, with the built in checks and balances, would fail to safeguard against tyranny of big business oil companies. The failure of our elected officials to implement an effective energy policy leaves the American people in a vulnerable position. A petroleum based economy subjects our citizens to resource-based wars that jeopardizes our children and holds our standard of living perilously tied to the price of a barrel of oil.

Fossil fuels are contributing to global warming and misinformation about global warming on media networks owned by major corporations, benefits the status quo. The self-interest of the American people is not paralleled by the self-interest of energy companies that seek to maximize profits at the expense of innovation and development. This exhibit seeks to raise awareness of our imperiled democracy and the Petroleum Paradox. What do you think about the Petroleum Paradox and what is happening in our oil dependent society and world?

About the Exhibition: Petroleum Paradox: For Better or For Worse is a collaborative exhibition with the Women's Caucus for Art and Denise Bibro Fine Art. Please upload a current Bio and Artist Resume as the Denise Bibro Gallery will be promoting the artists selected and their work.

Juror: Eleanor Heartney, is a Contributing Editor to Art in America and Artpress and has written extensively on contemporary art issues for such other publications as Artnews, Art and Auction, The New Art Examiner, the Washington Post and The New York Times.

Exhibition Venue:
Denise Bibro Fine Art
529 West 20th Street 4W
New York, NY 10011

Show Dates: May 18 to June 23, 2012

Reception with the artists: Thursday, May 24th, 2012, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Eligibility: Open to all US self-identified women artists.

Submissions: All submissions must be made online at: www.nationalwca.org. You will find the link to submit on the homepage.

Entry Fee: Up to three pieces of work. $35 for WCA and $45 for nonmembers.

Entry Deadline: Friday, February 10, 2012, uploaded to online entry system by 11:59 PM PST.

Questions: email karengutfreundexhibitions@yahoo.com

The Arsenal Art Supply Store's Grand Opening
Saturday, October 15 · 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Demonstrations:
Daniel Smith Watercolors by Rob Sato
Williamsburg Oil Paints by Ryan Reynolds
Speedball Block Printing by Sean Boyles
Montana Spray Paint by King157

Music by DJ Coco and Cutso

And of course Food Trucks!

The Arsenal
1202 The Alameda
San Jose, California

“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 art and explore the centers gallery and studio. Participating artists; Noelle Nakama, Tomoko Nakazato, Saadi Shapiro, Tom Michelson, Tiffany Schmierer, Elaine Toland, Susannah Israel, Shalene Valenzuela, Jennifer Brazelton, Michelle Gregor Sterling Israel and Christopher Kanyusik.

Art works available for purchase. Wine and refreshments served.

Exhibit dates: October 7–October 28, 2011

Open to the public Monday through Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Black Bean Ceramic Art Center
561 Emory Street
San Jose, Ca, 95110
(408)642-5757
Blackbeanclay.com

Anno Domini is proud to host:

BEST OF THE Y2KX+1
INTERNATIONAL LIVE LOOPING FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 12, 2011, doors 7:30pm
RSVP here
Admission: $5 (students with ID free)
All Ages welcome

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
8:00 RICK & BILL WALKER (USA)
8:30 EELA SOLEY (Germany)
9:00 PER BOYSEN (Sweden)
9:30 MANDO MAN (Japan)
10:00 GEORGINA BRETT (England)
10:30 NAT GRANT (Australia)

Anno Domini Gallery
366 So. First Street
San Jose, CA 95113

MAIN FESTIVAL begins Friday, October 14th in Santa Cruz
Visit www.y2kloopfest.com for full schedule.

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 definition please go here: http://www.surrealismnow.com/theartofdarkness12.html

Two-Dimensional Art:
-All entries must be two dimensional.
-There is no minimum or maximum size.

Categories (You may enter up to three entries in each category):
Oil/Acrylic
Watercolor
Drawings/Sketches
Mixed Media/Collage
Photography/Digital

Email Specifications:
-All entries will be JPG files of low resolution -- no more than 1 MB per file. Typically this means no more than 4 inches to any side and a resolution of not more than 200 dpi.
-Name your jpg files with your first name, underscore, last name, underscore file number. (As an example: john_smith_1.jpg)
-Send ONE email per category entered
-You may attach up to three images per category. Send each category entry in a separate email.
-In the title of the email, note the artist name and category. In the body of the email note the attached entries, their titles, and years created (ex. #1 - Creepy Scary Evil (2010))

PRIZES
Grand Prizes
-The top entry of the competition will receive a $100 cash prize and be used as the cover image for the book "Dark Surrealists" to be published in March, 2011.

Category Winners
-The top entry in each category will win $25 and be featured as the lead image in each chapter of the book "Dark Surrealists" to be published in March, 2011.

If Juried-In...
If an artist is juried into the contest, one or more of the art works will be published in the book. Anyone published in the book will be able to buy as many copies of the book as desired at wholesale prices (60% of retail).

JUROR
Nunzio Barbera, Artist

SPONSORS
Sunbury Press, Inc.
Sunbury Press, based in Camp Hill, PA, is a publisher or trade paperback and digital books. Among their offerings, Sunbury has been producing an art book line for individual artists and for art contests.

Questions and submissions should be sent to: contest@sunburypress.com

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 Boyles and Roan Victor will answer questions about San Jose's new artist-run art supply store, The Arsenal.

This month at the sketch table, come draw Harold the articulated skeleton who will be posing all night for your drawing pleasure! Bring your own art supplies or use the paper and pencils provided.

Frankenstien’s monster, The Werewolf and The Mummy, have been haunting generations of Americans, and what better way to pay homage to the classics and the greats during one of the spookiest time of the year, than a with a monster head key cover. Join Leeonnista and for $2 you’ll find Dracula, The Mummy, Frankenstien’s monster, The Bride of Frankenstien, The Werewolf and Jason. Don’t see your favorite ghoul? Feel free to make your own for $3!

Need some good fortune, abundance, love, romance or joy in your life??
Come and learn how to make your own personal juju doll with Tere Barbella! Juju dolls are the talisman for good, white magic. Learn how to make your very own and personalize it to bring forth all the good things in life.
$2.00 will cover materials. Feel free to bring personal items like lucky charms, jewelry, beads, to make your doll extra special!

Jodi Mascarenas will give a sugar skull workshop and create hair feathers!

San Jose Creatives invites you to stop by their table to learn more about the SJC blog project and even participate in an interview if you want. San Jose Creative’s is a blog that interviews the extremely talented creative community of San Jose. We feature artists, designers, musicians, makers, art supporters and anyone who lives a creative life. We ask everyone the same 13 questions to gain insight into and find out what makes these individuals unique.

Who says you have to color in the lines? Pals Courtney and Jo Anne will offer everything you need to add to, re-draw, cut + paste and mix + match your favorite coloring book characters. Free!

Michael Denning will unveil the 2nd Volume of his book series Sacred Geometrix. The first 50 copies are autographed and personally numbered. The cover was created on an antique hand-operated tabletop letterpress and all the books are hand stitched.

Uzuhachi Honey's Erika & Yuki have spread their beehives through the backyards of San Jose and will have their local honey and various mixed honey drinks (non alcohol) available.

GIVE TAKE table with Lara Sophia
Bring small handheld items and give an item to take a different item from the table. Effectively trading goods. Suggested items: small non perishable food items that have not expired, regular sized books, art supplies in good condition, seed packets.

No drop offs, trading only. You may trade multiple items though.

David Mejia our resident portrait artist will draw you while you wait for a small fee!

LIVE ARTISTS:?
Andre Hart & Al Preciado
?Migel Machuca?
Michelle Waters?
Force 129
Lisa Mejia

?Sugar & Spice Theresa & Amber will delight you with their sweet & savory treats!?J

As always, $2 art will be on sale throughout the evening! ?????

Tuesday, October 18th, 7-10 pm
free & all ages welcome! ???

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

Would YOU like to show off your talents at Two Buck Tuesdays? Let us know!

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 show/sale, we are opening it up to all artists, of any medium in the South Bay region. This is our "FEATURE" exhibit with a First Friday December 2nd opening (part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS art walk in downtown San Jose.)

We are looking for work that is small and reasonably priced with the idea of gift giving in mind.

The number and size of work is up to you, but all works put together must fit within a 4ft x 4ft area (basically 16 sq ft of space). All works will be hung salon style on the main feature wall.

There is NO FEE to submit or to participate in the show, standard gallery commission applies on all sold work. All sales will be handled by the gallery and artists paid at the end of the exhibit. (Details will be in the gallery agreement we'll send to accepted participants.)

All work must be original and created by the artist.

KALEID will hang your work and tag your work with your name and price.

KALEID has regular gallery hours with dedicated staff so no volunteer gallery sitting is expected.

To be considered for HARK!, Please submit samples of your work by emailing up to 5 JPEG files (no larger than 72 dpi and 600 pixels wide) and website URL (if applicable) to info@KALEIDgallery.com

Please print "HARK!" in the subject line. We'll confirm receipt of your submission.

Thanks for submitting!

KALEID Gallery
88 South 4th St. ste 130
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 947-1785
www.KALEIDgallery.com

This is an open call, so feel free to share this with anyone you think might be interested.

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday-Friday, noon–7pm
Saturday, noon–5pm
First Fridays noon-11pm

Printing & Bookbinding Workshop

This is a workshop to make a book using mono printing on plexiglass and cutting images on a linoleum block.

You will learn both printing and bookbinding techniques.

A suggested theme is to use a favorite artist for emulation of style and/or imagery.

This course will be taught by Maja (pronounced Maya), an artist from Montenegro, visiting the United States for six months. She has a masters in fine arts and has studied in Montenegro and France. Maja has 3 - 5 years experience in teaching art at a secondary art school in Montenegro. She has been in 5 solo and numerous group exhibitions.

Above images are examples of a book she did. You will do a more basic book unless you want to explore a more elaborate concept.

Class Dates: Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, (skip 23), 30, December 7, January 18, 25 and February 1, 8, 15.
Class Time: 7–9.15 pm

Fee: $350 for 10 weeks session.

Materials that are included in the fee: plexiglass plate for monotypes, ruler, tools for cutting linoleum block and hand-press.

Materials you need to purchase or bring: oil based printing ink or just oil paint, paper, Linoleum blocks.

Address: Stone Griffin Art Gallery, 234 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell

For signing up and more information please send an email to: majasofranac@gmail.com

It's that time of year, Art Monkeys, when the weather turns bleak and the days grow short. Halloween is just around the corner and we here at the San Jose chapter of Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School have an event that is sure to fill you with macabre anticipation.

Join us at Anno Domini Gallery for a bewitching live figure drawing session with performance artist Vulgaire Turpentine.

Arrive early with your art supplies and prepare yourself for a performance that is sure to haunt you for months to come!

Master of Ceremonies: The Devilish Drew Clark

Dr. Sketchy's Live Figure Drawing with Vulgaire Turpentine
Thursday, October 27th 7pm-10pm
$10 /general door, $8 students w/ current ID

Show up early with your art supplies, as seating is limited.

Facebook RSVP here

Anno Domini Gallery
366 South First Street
San Jose
www.galleryAD.com
408-271-5155