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 Gianfranco Paolozzi and John Eric Paulson
KALEID Gallery, 88 South Fourth St.

A Box Is A Box Is A Box by Gianfranco Paolozzi

In search of new surfaces to apply my marks, to write my journals, the everyday boxes used as packaging for products that we consume, are becoming my canvasses. the box is a canvas when it is disassembled or not.

Photographs from Italy and Greece by John Eric Paulson

Each day I wonder what photographic surprises await me. When I focus on an area, I look for what I would like to see if it were a perfect world, creating the ideal, capturing the basic beauty and enhancing its drama.

Kanji Garden by Shannon Amidon
Phantom Galleries 95 South Market St.

Kanji Garden was created using hundreds of cut, hand dyed, and folded books that were destined for a landfill. The reused books that received a new life were titled “Understanding Kanji Characters” by Ping-gam Go.

Milk and Bones new paintings by Izer the Mizer
Good Karma Vegan Café, 37 South First St.

An amalgamation of images from children’s book illustrations and horror films, the teachings of Rush Limbaugh and Friedrich Nietzsche, a humanity that Gandhi would have eaten for, the end of the world, the birth of a child, the death of your mother, true love, true fate, true hate, true blood, a three headed hound with no legs, a drunk on a roll.

…..of light & shadows (de la luz y de las sombras) by Robertino Ragazza
Pho69, 321 South First St.

A new collection of new works by Robertino Ragazza mainly focusing the usage of high and low key lighting on his subjects or within the framing of his poetic photographs. All photographs are hand-printed Selenium-toned Silver Gelatin.

Pho69 also features live contemporary music on First Fridays. Come check out local bands performing favorite covers and original music.

There's 19 lively art / performance venues to peruse this Friday night, visit www.SouthFIRSTFRIDAYS.com for full exhibition lineup and join us!

As most of you Don't know just yet, I recently won a bid to build a giant countdown clock for the Hackers and Founders "Nerd New Year" event happening on 11.11.11 .

http://nerdnewyear.com/
and
https://www.wepay.com/donate/162065
and
http://www.hackersandfounders.com/events/36828002/

The physical build actually went down ahead of schedule! and the software is right on track, but I need help from my fellow artist to make this thing go from "Cool" to "BAD ASS!"

The Clock: ~14' tall, steel framing holding a series of 6 x 23" monitors in the air. Said monitors are arranged along the front in vertical format and each display a single digit of a clock.
As the clock ticks down to 11:11:11pm on 11/11/11 each number will be represented by a different photo - chosen at random - from a collection of that number. Also, there Might be flame throwers on top!

Something like this:

The problem:
The largest part of the software is grabbing a random copy of whatever digit, and updating the display. While I Could go through and have it pick from Flickr, a number of artist and photographers have limited their usage of images in a way that makes it a lot harder to find morally clean numbers, and I would hate to step on someone's toes over fair use and drm. Manually sorting through photos online to find out if the the largest formatted ones is fairly attainable in time for 11.11.11 is Tedious at best.

How you can help:
Email me your photos of Numbers!
If you make it yourself or otherwise find some in the wild, I don't care, but I need lots of them!

I do have some request about this though...

Guidelines:
*"Physical" numbers. I really like the idea of presenting large amounts of information in this digital format, but enjoy the disparity of looking at digital photos of physical things. I know several of you are AWESOME at design work, but numbers found in "Meat Space" is the main objective.

*Single Whole Number Digits 0 - 9 only. You found an awesome 13 out there, but I won't have a way of displaying that correctly, so why not submit a 1 and a 3 photo separately??? And I know I'll be asking for trouble, but V for 5 and I for 1 Would for the most part work, so be creative! Save the shot of Pi for another project however ;)

*Vertical formatting. 9:16 would be best, but any of the wider formats shot in vertical/portrait format would be best.

*"Hi Res" 1080h x 1920v would be perfect, but they need to just look good blown up full screen.

*.jpg format to keep the size down and make it easier on me for coding purposes.

*I would love large collections Zipped up, but individual shots email would be fine.

*Labeling the names of your submissions into a "#_AAA_##.jpg" format would be SUPER helpfull, with the first # being the digit in the photo, then your initials, then a number separating your shots if you have more than one of that digit to submit.

Email me directly at GCStokum@gmail.com

Whew. Now I'm going to get back to programming, but if any of you could help the clock look awesome, I will be eternally grateful.

G. Carter Stokum

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 Bay Area artists will present their newest creations at this event. The handmade ceramics span all styles of work, from raku to woodfire, garden items, sculpture, functional tableware and decorative art. Artists will be available to answer questions, discuss their work and/or accept custom orders.

Art in Clay has received rave reviews by customers. Light refreshments will be served throughout the day. Several door prizes will be given out each day!

Admission to “Art in Clay” is free, and the event is perfectly timed for selecting fine hand-made gifts for the holidays!

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 local artists into neighborhoods by painting approved utility boxes.

Where: "The Mmoon" at 177 W. Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA tel (408) 999-0288 ,
When: Sunday December 4th; stop in any time between 3PM - 5PM (Acknowledgments at 4PM)

Meet artists and see their amazing work. Talk to the community sponsors. Check out the completed art boxes and hear about future locations. Buy art box note cards. Enjoy delicious empanadas (while they last!).

We hope to see you there!

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 when guests come in to experience Liquid.

Hard work and passion has been put into designing and creating the perfect atmosphere where people can enjoy not only their delicious meal from our full lunch and dinner menu and drinks mixed to perfection from our full bar, but also the carefully selected music choices and LED projected lights throughout the walls.

Liquid has some prime wall space to offer local contemporary artists. (Insurance provided, no commission on sales.)

If interested, please contact My Pham to arrange a walk through and to discuss details.

Liquid Restaurant & Lounge
32 S. Third, San Jose
(408) 806-1441.

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 for gift giving!

KALEID Artists:
Murphy Adams, Shannon Amidon, Tere Barbella, Mariana Barnes, Julie Bilyeu, Mike Borja, Florence de Bretagne, Lacey Bryant, Tessa Cavazos, Dotti Cichon, Mark Damrel, Jean Davis, Joe Decker, Charis DeRemer, Cari Ferraro, Donny Foley, Emo Gonzalez, Haley Goodlett, Katie Gutierrez, Andre Hart, Joshua Marcotte, David Mejia, Gianfranco Paolozzi, Elizabeth Parashis, Joe Perea, Jenifer Renzel, John Renzel, Valerie Runningwolf, Karen Carlo Salinger, Sara Tomasello, Dorothy Whitman, Jeanne Yee

San Jose Area Artists:
Fernando Amaro, Richard Arrendondo, Nicolas Caesar, Charlene Chow, Cindy Couling, Tim Davis, Tommy Demeuth, John Hageman, Julie Jacobs, Lucy Liew, Katrina Loera, Lisa Mejia, Jen Norton, Joon Park, Kathleen Powell, Genevieve Santos, Eduardo Silva, Carlos Villez, Yumico

Exhibit opens and sale begins with an Artists' Reception on First Friday, Dec. 2nd at 7pm and runs through Jan. 6, 2012.

The reception is part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS art walk in downtown San Jose.
http://www.SouthFirstFridays.com

Facebook RSVP

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday thru Friday: Noon-7pm
Saturday: Noon - 5pm
First Friday's 'til 11pm

88 South Fourth Street (@ San Fernando)
San Jose, CA
info@KALEIDGallery.com
408-947-1785

Uncanny Valley of the Hearts Delight #4 curated by Corpus Callosum!
Saturday, November 12, 2011

Anno Domini presents #4 in the Corpus Callosum curated series of unique performances and music!

Joining CC will be Chelsea Barrett (who is also both a musician and a performer from Washington) and the heartwarming Sad Bastard Book Club of San Francisco.

a special performance by CORPUS CALLOSUM

with The Sad Bastard Book Club

and Chelsea Barrett (Bellingham, WA)

Saturday, November 12, 2011 | RSVP
Doors 7:30pm / Admission $7, all ages

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Cornelius F. Van Stafrin III, Kevin Greenspon and Kites Sail High
Sunday, November 13, 2011

Anno Domini presents an evening of live performances featuring New Electronic Compositions and Sound Art from:

Cornelius F. Van Stafrin III (tape reel manipulation / electroacoustic drone /// on tour from North Carolina)

Kevin Greeenspon (ambient guitar / tape collage /// on tour from Los Angeles)

"A sonic feast devoured in three all-too-short minutes composed of deliciously delayed guitar pickings and crunchy crescendo-ing soundscapes." ~ Pitchfork on "Machine Shop"

Kites Sail High (ambient idm / glitch pop /// from Sunnyvale, CA)

"Kites Sail High deviate just enough to catch our attention, drawing out warbled effects and an acoustic guitar loop until the whole thing crosses some imaginary line in the sand between a Jay Dilla beat tape and an entire generation of dudes who collect guitar pedals like they were baseball cards." ~The FADER

Sunday, November 13, 2011 | RSVP
Doors 7pm / Admission $5 / $3 students

Anno Domini
366 South First Street,
San Jose, CA 95113
www.galleryAD.com
408-271-5155

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 15th, 7-10pm
It's free and open to all ages!

Here are just some of the interesting artists and crafters you will meet!

Far out music by Tim Thompson!
Space Palette is a musical and graphical instrument created by Tim Thompson that makes use of the Microsoft Kinect, a 3D camera. Standing in front of a wood frame, you wave your hands and "paint" both music and projected visuals. Any number of hands can be used simultaneously, so you and your friends can use it together and become an instant band and light show!

Calligrapher Cari Ferraro will demonstrate these scribal secrets, working with inks and color on paper, from medieval styles to contemporary experimental lettering. She will have on hand a variety of tools to form different styles of lettering. A free sample of calligraphy (one or two words) for all who attend. Extra samples can be done, time permitting, for $2 each. Come and witness the archaic art of beautiful writing.

Give&Take Trading Post with Lara Sophia!
Bring a small item you don't want anymore to trade with another item on the table!
Suggested items include, but are not limited too: books, seed packets, small art supplies, non perishable food items.
Trading only, No drop offs.
Items should be in complete and good condition

Hand Turkeys! with Laura Callin Bennett
You all remember this project from elementary school: trace your hand, then add a beak and feet to create the traditional Thanksgiving bird. Revisit this classic art activity with tips from local artist Laura Callin Bennett.

Gear up for winter with cheapskate pals Courtney and Jo Anne as they show you how to make a snow (flake) mobile. Modernize the timeless tradition of cutting snowflakes and string 'em up into a lovely hanging decoration. Free!

Homemade Playdough! with Lara Sophia
Play with some home made dough and purchase a bit to take home!

Hand Building Clay with Benjamin Shuts
Get your hands dirty with ceramic artist Ben Shuts as he shows you the technique for hand building with clay.

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

LIVE ART ALL NIGHT by:

Nicholas Caesar

Sue Galaviz

Michael Foley

Enjoy food by Sugar&Spice!
Amber Rogers and Theresa Dunnavant provide delicious sweets and sumptuous vittles for your palette's pleasure!

And check out the current feature exhibitions:

A Box Is A Box Is A Box by Gianfranco Paolozzi
In search of new surfaces to apply my marks, to write my journals, the everyday boxes used as packaging for products that we consume, are becoming my canvasses. the box is a canvas when it is disassembled or not.

Photographs from Italy and Greece by John Eric Paulson
Each day I wonder what photographic surprises await me. When I focus on an area, I look for what I would like to see if it were a perfect world, creating the ideal, capturing the basic beauty and enhancing its drama.

Tuesday, November 15th, 7-10 pm
free & all ages welcome!

FB RSVP here.

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!
Just email us at info [at] KALEIDgallery.com

"Walls of Fame" Saturday November 19th, 7-11pm

Empire Seven invites you to a new exhibit featuring a great line up of San Jose's old school Graffiti writers native to this city. During Force 129's younger and most recent years he's always admired people like King 157, the man created the first top to bottom holy roller(s) and Poesia, hitting up the Legendary Taylor walls where storage units live strong today.

We have noticed Force 129 in some recent shows such as The Usuals with the PARKBENCH art collective and at Gallery 10. During the show at the Usuals, Force 129 exhibited with one of his idols Mesengr. Force 129 seized the opportunity to ask Mesengr if he would be part of what he calls his dream show. With such a great line up and idea behind it, E7S couldn't pass up the opportunity to bring this show to San Jose.

Force 129, King 157, Mesengr and Poesia has converted Empire Seven Studios into a street scene most people and writers can relate in one way or another. You don't know if you're indoors or out.

Growing up in San Jose 80's and 90's, the graffiti scene was nonstop, in full force and many know these veterans paid their dues. Poesia has been painting murals all over the world consistantly as well as Mesengr throughout the country. King 157 has been up and down Cali and as far as Mexico for years now.

The life insists you do it daily and they don't slow down even though life changes with work and family.

Please bring a can or two to donate as we're supporting the Second Harvest Food Bank. SHFB provides food to people in need in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Make a difference in your community.

EMPIRE SEVEN STUDIOS
525 No. 7th
Japantown, San Jose, CA

Exhibition of new works by Tommy Demeuth.

Demeuth is an artist that uses fantasy and mythology in his carefully rendered images done with colored pencil, watercolor and mixed media.

Reception: Saturday, Nov. 19th, 5–10pm,

Gallery TEN10
1010 East Taylor (corner of 21st Street)

Also showing work in the studio, Force 129, Andre Hart, Maggie So and Lucy Amador.