The South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk + STREET MRKT is TONIGHT!

Friday, August 2nd 7–11pm / Free & all ages.

KALEID Gallery has two new solo exhibitions by resident artists Nadja Martens, and Joe Perea.

Minoule — The Art of Nadja Martens
Ever since I was a young I loved to listen to stories which I always found fascinating. Eventually I began to use these stories, and my own imagination, to escape to new places and interpret the world around me. My paintings are inspired by both the worlds I dreamed up and the one that surrounds me. I try to capture the instant in which I step back from reality and sink into the realm behind my own eyes.

Paradigm Shift – New works by Joe Perea

When Aristotelian logic is not enough and the linear thinking dissolves, quantum thinking rises out of the new and into the old.

KALEID Gallery
88 So. 1st St.

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Phantom Galleries presents Window Shopping, recent works by Fernando “FORCE129? Amaro Jr

Phantom Galleries transforms vacant storefronts into vibrant art exhibitions by regional artists. These temporary installations, which are viewable 24/7 from the sidewalk, add a jolt of visual stimulation to the passersby and gives wider exposure to independent artists. Fernando Amaro, Jr is a San Jose artist that exhibits widely on the west coast and keeps busy in between shows with his graphic design company.

Phantom Galleries
95 S. Market St.

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Phantom Galleries presents Everyone Gets a Piece! by Bryson Bost at Pho69.

If people really are easier to acquire than objects, then we certainly live atop an intriguing planet. The hope is, that these images are, ‘accessibility,’ in it’s truest form.

Bryson Bost is a painter and draftsman. His work has been exhibited in Oakland, San Francisco, Burlingame, and now San Jose. His father enjoys telling anyone who’ll listen that, ‘his son’s work shares wall-space with Miro.’ It’s my pleasure!

Pho69
321 So. 1st St.

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Phantom Galleries presents Awakening Giant by Omar at Good Karma Vegan Café.

Omar is an Artist, he lives and works in the Bay Area. A former native of Mexico City, he migrated to the U.S. at the age of 9. His desire and passion for art started at a young age, sketching and drawing characters out of comic books. His art-work would be best described as a “beautiful mess of colors” deeply rooted from the? soul. ?
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?Omar’s artistic aberration is still evolving rapidly, along with countless goals and aspirations, that he hopes to conquer as an artist. Omar’s goal is soon to expand his network of artistic consciousness throughout the U.S. and eventually focus all his time and energy to his arts as a full time artist.

Good Karma Vegan Cafe
37 So. 1st St.

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In addition to the Art Walk, South FIRST FRIDAYS presents STREET MRKT

A nighttime DIY urban faire during the art walk that brings together local artists, creative indie retailers and a live music stage with performances by The Trims, French Cassettes and Shovelman with Emcee Avery Burke (of Corpus Callosum) out on South First Street between San Carlos and San Salvador streets.
Free and open to the publlc.

Participating artists / creatives:
Al Preciado , Alan Hackler/Bay Landscape, André Hart, Anna Nguyen Studios, Baysics Clothing, Beadworker, Becca’s Studio, Black Cat Collective, BOLO Vintage, BoomBotix, Bugs and Monsters, Chivaz Wear, Crossroads Trading, Current Tattooing, Cynthia Gonzalez, David Canavese, Death Before Dishonor , EcoMonster, Fernando Amaro, Francisco Franco, Frank Aguilar, Galactic Romance, Gianfranco Paolozzi, Higher Fire Clayspace & Gallery, Jumble Jimbles, Kathryn Hedges, Keith Bunnell, Knotty Boards, James Pollard, Jewels by Daisy, Jodi Mascarenas, Lucy and Mabel Jewelry, Luna Park Chalk Arts Festival, Matthew Lopez, Mejia Arts , Mike Borja, Oak Creek Vintage, The One Thousand Thousand Project by Jason McHenry, Original Grounds, Poetry Center San Jose, Radio KKUP 91.5fm , Revolights, SEASONED, The Showroom by the Usuals, SLG /ArtBoutiki , Steven Reece, Steamy Tech, There There, Tinkertart, WomenRisingSJ, Woody Miller, Zenning

Safe & secure bike parking provided by San Jose Bike Valet

In addition to wonderful restaurants and cafés in the district, a wide assortment of gourmet food trucks will be on site in the parking lot next to Anno Domini Gallery: Banjara Bistro, Barefoot Coffee, Cheese Bandits, Eat On Monday, MoBowl, MoGo, Quick Dog, O Mi Ninja, ScoopsSJ, Soulnese & Twisted Chill

We appreciate our Street Mrkt partners & sponsors:
San Jose Downtown Association
ZipCar
Metro Newspapers.

For full listing of participating art walk venues, please visit www.SouthFIRSTFRIDAYS.com or join us on Facebook here.

First Friday August 2nd, 7–11pm
SoFA District (& beyond) in downtown San Jose
South First Street between San Carlos & San Salvador streets

KALEID Gallery is excited to announce that we will be offering all ages classes and workshops in the gallery beginning August 10th.

The classes and workshops will be taught by resident artists from KALEID as well as artists from the broader community. We will be offering a variety of weekly classes as well as one time workshops. Be sure to check our website for additional class info and an up to date calendar.

Currently we have the following workshops scheduled:?

Photographic Lumen Printing with Shannon Amidon?
Saturday August 10th?
1:00pm – 2:30pm?
$35.00 per person / Materials Included.
REGISTER NOW

Ghostly color prints are made using a method evocative to that of William Henry Fox Talbot, who made camera-less images of botanical specimens in the 1830's. These distinctive prints are made outdoors using direct sunlight, plant specimens, black and white photographic paper and chemical fixing. Each unique image is a one of a kind print revealing an astonishing array of images from representational to absolute abstractions of color, shape, and form that celebrate beauty and uniqueness of nature. ?Recommended age 8+??  

The Art of the Doodle with Mike Borja?
Friday August 23rd?
1:00pm-4:00pm?
$50.00 per person – Materials Included ($5.00 off for two or more siblings).?
REGISTER NOW

The Art of the Doodle is great for the beginner looking to learn fundamental drawing skills like line work, basic shapes, measuring, color theory + more. During our session we will brainstorm, doodle, and create a mandala like form (a geometric and organic artwork representing your universe.) Recommended age 8+??  

Mixed Media Imaginative Painting for Children with Frances Marin
Saturday August 24th
1:00pm-2:30pm
$35.00 per person – Materials Included.
REGISTER NOW

Children will paint an imaginative still life with oil pastels and watercolor paint. Through observing objects on the table and adding their own patterns, people or other ideas, all children will go home with a completed medium-sized painting on paper. A fun class for children of all experience levels. Recommended ages 7 – 11 years old

DIY Dead Icon Altars with Jo Anne Yada?
Wednesday August 28th?
2:00pm-4:00pm?
$25.00 per person – Materials Included
REGISTER NOW

?Immortalize your favorite dead celebrity or historical figure in a stand-up tin altar made from roasting pans. Learn decorating techniques and assembling tricks, then go home with a shrine for your idol to live on. All materials provided. Recommended age 8+??  

More information on these workshops, please click here.
Feel free to email or call us with any questions or registration info.
KALEIDclasses@gmail.com
408-947-1785

All classes are held at KALEID Gallery.

KALEID Gallery
88 So. 4th St., downtown San Jose
www.KALEIDGallery.com

We here at Phantom Galleries are looking forward to this new exhibition by our long time friends Josh Marcotte & Kori Thompson.

We admire Josh as a photographer with an eye for the beauty in the neglected, seemingly forgotten shells of what once was, whether it be nostalgic buildings, novelty signage or classic cars.

Kori is a painter....everyday, it's what he does. His loose style is recognizable and his subjects are down to earth and familiar...a moment captured in a diner, or on a street corner.

Josh & Kori have both gained a loyal following through their exhibitions at KALEID Gallery and their participation in numerous art events in the South Bay.

We hope you'll join us at their opening reception this Friday night!

Cross Process a dual exhibition with Josh Marcotte & Kori Thompson

Opening reception: Friday, August 9th, 7–11pm
Music by RS2

Exhibit dates: August 9–30, 2013

Gallery hours: Tuesday–Friday, 12-6pm
Saturday 12-4pm

Empire Seven Studios
525 N. 7th St.
San Jose

SLG Art Boutiki’s Zombie-O-Rama® 2013
Plus “Zombieland” screening on August 21
Downtown San Jose’s SoFA District

SLG Art Boutiki’s Zombie-O-Rama® 2013, the fifth annual night of the undead in downtown San Jose!

Zombie-O-Rama® events begin at about 4:30 p.m.
The event includes:
·Zombie makeup pop-up shops and vendors;
·Zombie crawl throughout downtown to a dozen or so participating restaurants/clubs offering zombie specials;
·Costume contests;
·Young zombie parade (yes, this is a family event);
·Live music;
·Food trucks;
·Canned food drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank.

The event leads up to a 9 p.m. Starlight Cinemas outdoor movie series (produced by San Jose Downtown Association) showing of “Zombvieland.”

The movie, contests, crawl and music are all FREE.

SLG Art Boutiki’s Zombie-O-Rama® 2013 & SJDA’s Starlight Cinemas: “Zombieland”
Wednesday, Aug. 21st, 4:30-11:30 p.m.
Gore Park in the SoFA District (on South First at William St.)
RSVP here.

Timspiration art and photography inspired by Tim Brauch.

featuring: Matt Sharkey, Jai Tanju, Jason Adams, Jon Humpries, Mark Waters, Bryce Kanights, Russ Pope, Isreal Forbes, Scotty Greathous, Jason Arnold, Creature Lee, Andrew Meecum, RS2, Mike Crabtree, Lance Dalgart, Tobin Yelland, Grant Brittain, Jason Arnold, Steve Caballero and Chet Childress!

"Who's Your Daddy" tour video edited by Matt Ev's and RS2 acoustic set!

Seeing Things Gallery
Saturday August 24th 7 pm tp 11 pm
30 North Third St. San Jose, CA

The Liberator by James Morgan

Make a bid for community art and performance!

WORKS BENEFIT ART AUCTION: Saturday, August 17th
final preview starting at 5pm and auction at 7pm

The artists have donated, now it’s your turn to bid in the South Bay’s most eclectic and accessible art auction! All proceeds support exhibition, performance, and education programs at Works/San José, your nonprofit, all volunteer, community art and performance center.

Proxy bidding available.

Auction admission is free, bidder registration is only $20, $10 members of Works.

An amazing array of art by:
Erica Atreya, Tracey Baca, Anthony Barbaria, Brande Barrett, Kat Bell, Helen Bellavor, Elisabeth Benjamin, Laura Callin Bennett, Lydia Rae Black, James A. Bonacci, William Bryant, Cathy Cambiano, Christopher Canote, Diane Cassidy, Antonio Castro, Manli Chao, D. Cichon, John Cloud, Leeonna Colter, Steve Cooley, Jesse Cupp, Binh Danh, Joseph Delappe, Kelly Detweiler, Kathryn Dunlevie, Syd Dunton, Helene Ehrlich, Christopher Elliman, Carolann Espino, Fernando/ force 129, Tulio Flores, Mary Anne Gerhardt, Lucy Ghelfi, Monica Gonzalez, Yolanda Guerra, Erin Goodwin-Guerrero, Andre Hart, Maia Jacobson, Ed John, Jovani, Charlotte Kruk, John Kurtyka, Leslie Lambert, Oscar Lars, Katherine Levin-Lau, Bette Linderman, Kent Manske, Michael Martin, Kimy Martinez, Mark Martinez, Ken Matsumoto, Therese May, Tony May, Cody McCabe, Jason McHenry, Keith Melot, John Merchant, Joe Miller, Jesse N. Molina, Clayton Moraga, Lourdes Morante-Mieses, James Morgan, Angelica Muro, Terayuth Ngamvilaipun, Ron Orpitelli. Gianfranco Paolozzi. Guy Pederson, Anabella Piñon, James H. Pollard. Carmela Rizzuto. Carlos Rodriguez, Joe Bastida Rodriguez, Steven Rubalcaba, Ruby Rutledge, Aimeé Santos, Joe Saxe. Gaye Schye, Danielle Siembieda, Lisa Simons, Gary Singh, Jean Skamra, Maggie So, Shana Sundstrom, Lynne Todaro, Gary Tolomei, Timothy Tsun, Sieglinde Van Damme, Ana Villafane, Mireya Villanueva, Wanda Waldera, Michelle Waters, Nanette Wylde, Alayne Yellum, Ian Young

WORKS
365 South Market Street
owntown San José

The Cat Walk x EcoMonster
Friday, August 16th from 6-10pm

Cocktails // Music // Silent Auction // Toothbrush Drive

In celebration of EcoMonster’s Opening Night, The Cat Walk will be hosting a fun filled evening of shopping, cocktails, and music under the stars. Come meet the following talented local artists: Milk Money Crafts, Oh Abby Day, Lazy Bones Vintage, Impressed by nature, Polished by KPT, ReInvintage, Classic Loot, Fancy Made, The Bay Closet, Sweets from Nat, The Fashion Palate, John Cloud, Force129, Betwixt, Floral Charm

In addition to this, EcoMonster will also hold a Toothbrush Drive and Silent Auction benefiting the humanitarian organization CHPAA http://www.chpaa.org/Home.html

EcoMonster's New Address @ Black Cat Collective Vintage Emporium
751 W. San Carlos
San Jose, CA 95126

This Friday Aug. 23rd, 7-10pm is the Midtown Beat art walk on The Alameda. Highlights include:

SLG/ART BOUTIKI

East Bay artist Belinda Adams comes to the Art Boutiki two days after the end of the apocalypse known as Zombie-O-Rama., showing work from her new booklet Zombee Cakes as well as other zombie paintings.

There will be live music and lots of art from other local zombie artists (well, the artists aren't zombis, they just draw them, but who knows they might be by the time this show roles around).

Live music too!

SLG/Art Boutiki
44 Race St San Jose, CA 95126

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"Life & Death” presented by Heart of Chaos at The Usuals.

Life and Death: An Exhibit of Contrasts

Life:
When the energetic force that animates the physical body manifests for all to see and feel.

Death:
When the energetic force that animates the physical body withdraws leaving an empty shell with a marked decrease in resemblance to the living organism.

Life is terminal. Death a mystery. Carlos Castañeda’s spiritual teacher Don Juan advised him to keep death on his left shoulder. He meant let an awareness of death inform your life and teach you how to live fully. This exhibit is an exploration of how those two realities intertwine and play off each other in a net of time and space. Join us for a compelling expression of this dynamic dance of contrasts.

Beats provided by Joe Kidd throughout the evening

Poetry by Ruben Alexander Barron, Alyssa Kimiko and Enoc Lira, 8pm

Music by RABBIT QUINN, 9pm

VISUAL ARTISTS:
Michael Denning / Miguel Machuca / Basic Lee / Tulio Flores / Ana Villafañe / Jaclyn Alderete / Michael Foley / Mireya Villanueva / Steven Herman / Tyson Johnston / Urbano Espinosa / Maggie So / Alexandria Perez / Greg Kerekes / Anthony Barbaria / Erica Atreya / Jarid Duran / Jesse Cupp / Chelsi Whiting / Matthew R. Lopez / Sean Vincent Vallo / Yolanda Guerra / RA Barron / Free Barron / Eric Shaffer / Robbie Sugg / David Canavese / Carolann Espino / Leeonnista / Jesse Huelsenkamp / Manda Bukes / Eli Lippert / SKOP / Adam Espino / Carlos Rodriguez / John Cloud / Angel Guard Noon / Anabella Pinon / Freddie Vega

FREE ENTRANCE

The Usuals
1020 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

KALEID Gallery is excited to announce that we will be offering all ages classes and workshops in the gallery. The classes and workshops will be taught by artists from the KALEID as well as artists from the community. We will be offering a variety of weekly classes as well as one time workshops.

The Art of the Doodle with Mike Borja
Friday August 23rd, 3:30pm-6:30pm
$50.00 per person – Materials Included ($5.00 off for two or more siblings).

To register: come into the gallery, call us at 408-947-1785 or email us at KALEIDclasses@gmail.com
Last Day to register for this workshop is: August 20th

The Art of the Doodle is great for the beginner looking to learn fundamental drawing skills like line work, basic shapes, measuring, color theory + more. During our session we will brainstorm, doodle, and create a mandala like form (a geometric and organic artwork representing your universe.) Recommended age 8+

About the Instructor:
Mike Borja grew up in San Jose and studied New Media and Fine Art at the AAU in San Francisco. He loves creating visual art and thinking about concepts and ideas. When he was a little kid he would mix all sorts of liquids in a cup hoping a dragon would magically appear. Now, Mike mixes paint and other materials for dragons, tigers, dogs, people, and all sorts of creatures to magically appear.

www.michaelborja.com

KALEID Gallery
88 South Fourth Street
San Jose, CA

Join us at KALEID Gallery for this upcoming TWO BUCK Tuesday, August 20th, 7pm-10pm!

Come enjoy an inspired evening of performances, live painting, $2 art, drop-in sketching table & quirky people get together! It’s open to all ages and free!

Here are some of of the participating artists who will be joining us this time:

Jason McHenry will be doing new work for the One Thousand Thousand project and will, ideally, complete a hundred or so pieces there on the spot. He'll certainly be encouraging participation from anyone that's interested and could use all the help he can get to reach a million paintings. He's just past 325k as of now! https://www.facebook.com/OneThousandThousand

Carolann Espino will demo creating art cards using foil and mixed media.

Draw upon the oracular insights that tarot symbolism provides as the sly prognosticator, Drew, returns to Two Buck Tuesday to read your fortune for a pittance.

This month's Featured Artist Joe Perea will be live painting.  Feel free to ask him about his current feature show "Paradigm Shift"

?Al Preciado & Andre Hart will collaborate on a flower painting.

Live painting by James Pollard

David Mejia will draw your portrait on the spot.

Enjoy an awesome DJ set by J Swizza

TWO BUCK Tuesday is August 20th! Free and all ages welcome.

88 South Fourth Street (@ San Fernando)
San Jose, CA 95112

info@KALEIDGallery.com
408-947-1785
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon -7pm?Free admission