This show is going to be a C l i f f h a n g e r !

This show is all about suspense. This is the era of cliffhangers. Everywhere you look, everywhere you go, everything you hear around you, Art, Culture, Environment! Politics!! Reason!!!, is at a turning point. This is the time to use your imagination to fill the walls with tension. Your protagonists vision hanging by a thread, on display, as time ticks away. Your work must be a page-turner! Create it today, Submit it right away, before you lose grip on your vision.

We want to have some art held as a teaser for the 2nd weekend. We are looking for artists to participate in a two part show, first part of the art starts the story, for the next weekend, the second part of the art hangs to complete the story. Some artists will be part of this teaser, if you wish to be one of them, don’t keep us hanging, go to the submission page and look for the SIGN. http://www.canvasghost.com/submission.html

TWO FULL WEEKENDS of ART and MUSIC!

Saturday, October 13th, 7-10pm
Sunday, October 14th, Noon-5pm

Saturday, October 20th, 7-10pm
Sunday, October 21st, Noon to 5pm

992 S. 8TH STREET
SAN JOSE, CA 95112

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: AUGUST 1ST, 2012
VISIT HERE FOR SUBMISSION FORM: http://www.canvasghost.com/submission.html

For questions or inquiries, please email info@canvasghost.com

Creatively Maladjusted new works by Steven Borelli

Emerging from a six year creative block, I find myself finally back in the flow. The works of art in this show are the visions of that return. No theme. No connection. The works are not a product of thought, but of feeling. Each individual. Each immersive. Every meaning correct. Exhilarating. Terrifying. Inspiring. There is no safety in art. Jump in.

P O L Y G O N S new works on paper by Zoya Scholis

One is reminded of Japanese box kites and Op-art. These are not flat paintings, but in a playful move, watercolor polygons folded convexly to tease 3-D possibilities with their linen lines and irregular geometry. Cold press watercolor paper is covered with wild calligraphic brush stokes and splatter refined by a pattern of circles and random panels of translucent acrylic washes. Hanging them about half an inch from the wall, gives them space to breathe and makes possible shadows that dramatize their appeal. They are arranged to suggest flight and merriment, but take note: some are shaped like coffins.

Artists' Reception: Friday, August 3, 2012 7pm–11pm
part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk featuring live music by Freya Seeburger
free & open to the public.

Exhibition dates: August 3–31, 2012

88 South Fourth Street (@ San Fernando)
San Jose, CA
info@KALEIDGallery.com
408-947-1785
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon -7pm, free admission

Sci-Fi-Fan-Anime
Science Fiction - Fantasy - Anime

ART ARK GALLERY invites you to submit images of your artwork that pertains to the subject matter of Science Fiction, Fantasy and/or Anime.

Please send 3-5 images of your work, which represents the exact pieces that you would like to have considered for participation, via email to info@artarkgallery.net

Submission deadline is midnight on Monday, August 28th.

Artists will be notified of their participation status by Saturday, October 1st

There is no fee to submit images. However, there is a $10 per person exhibition fee for selected artists. Artists are also expected to volunteer one hour of their time to help restore the gallery on the day of de-installation.

Art Drop-off is on Saturday, September 22nd from 2-5pm

Art Reception is on Friday, October 5th from 6-9pm
in participation with the South First Fridays Art Walk. www.southfirstfridays.com

The gallery is open on the night of the Art Reception and by appointment only.

Thank you for your interest in exhibiting your work at ART ARK GALLERY, we look forward to receiving your entry.

Contact: Valerie Raps, info@artarkgallery.net

Works is our community art and performance center, and dozens of established and emerging artists have donated to this most accessible and eclectic art auction to support it. There are very low starting bids and something for every taste and aesthetic. You can preview the auction online and see it in person at Works. Final preview days are this Friday 12-6, and Saturday 12-4.

Benefit Auction is THIS Saturday, August 18, final preview party starts at 5pm, auction at 7pm. Previewing is free, bidder registration is just $15 ($10 for members of Works). Proxy bids available

connect to images and starting bid amounts on flickr:
http://www.workssanjose.org/wordpress/

join the facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/events/421170214606571/

Works/San José
365 South Market Street
downtown San José
(on the Market Street edge of the San José Convention Center)

Master Photographer John Paulson has a new exhibition up at Cafe 488 located in the street level of the PWC / Oracle building at 488 Almaden Blvd in downtown San Jose.

The exhibit includes stunning photos of Italy, Greece and Turkey and is on view through November 2012.

The cafe is open to the public Monday - Friday 7:30am -4pm with a rotating menu.

KALEID Gallery's Al Preciado is currently on view at the Coastal Arts League Gallery & Museum in Half Moon Bay. The exhibition features paintings and sculptures by Al as well as San Jose artist Diane Levinson. Exhibit on view through August 28th.

Coastal Arts League Gallery & Museum
Zaballa Square
300 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA. 94019
+1 650.726.6335
www.coastalartsleague.com

Museum and Store Hours:
Sun–Mon: 12pm-5pm
Tue: Hours vary; call ahead
Weds–Thurs: Closed
Fri–Sat: 12pm-5pm

Oversocial MoFo Revue is San Jose's incomparable variety show and poetry slam featuring some of the best talent in the bay!

Date/Time: Friday August 17th, 8pm / doors 7:30pm
Admission: $5 + roll of the die

Musical guest PECK THE TOWN CRIER, Poet DENISE JOLLY, and as always...slam, snacks, games and ribaldry!

Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/342944682447074/

Anno Domini Gallery
366 South 1st St.
San Jose, CA

Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming TWO BUCK Tuesday, August 21st, 7pm-10pm!

Come enjoy an inspired evening of performances, live painting, $2 art & quirky people get together!

Here’s some of what you have to look forward to this time:

LIVE ART by:

Nik Caesar

Brianna Stevens

John Hageman

Fernando Amaro

Joe Perea

David Canvese

Al Preciado

Steven Borelli will also be on hand painting live and available for conversation about his current feature solo exhibition "Creatively Maladjusted".

Listen to the sweet sounds of an indie/electronic/80’s set by J. Swizza & DJ Coco

Enjoy live improvisational belly dance by Nour El Ain!

Delicia Bites brings savory and robust flavors to traditional Mexican flan. With each spoonful of these delightful bites your taste buds will be taken on a flavorful journey. ~Buen Provecho

Tuesday, August 21st, 7-10pm
It’s free and open to all ages!

88 South Fourth Street (@ San Fernando)?
San Jose, CA 95112
?info@KALEIDGallery.com?
408-947-1785?
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon -7pm, free admission