Launch party of REED Issue 67!
Featuring readings by Steinbeck Award recipient, SHELLY WEATHERS, and others.

There will be drinks, appetizers, and music too!
This event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

Tuesday, May 13th ?at 5:00pm?

The Blackbird Tavern
200 S. 1st St.
San Jose, California 95112

The Alameda Spring Open Studio 2014
1068 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95124
May 17th and 18th, 11am-5pm
Free to public, free parking & wheelchair Accessible

Check out our Youtube Video below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_2jf9LSoNA&feature=youtu.be

New works by Erica Atreya.

" I am not sick. I am broken. But I am happy as long as I can paint.” These words spoken by an artist that always inspired me the most...Frida Kahlo. Through all her suffering, tragedy after tragedy she was so full of life, passion and strength. I thank her for showing me that with all my pain and suffering I can and will find true beauty in pain.

Sunday, May 11?at 2:00pm - 4:00pm?

Bel Bacio - Italian Cafe
350 W. Julian #4 (Pleasant Street)
San Jose, California 95110?

Catch a Wave new works by Jessica Eastburn

My work centers around the parallel rise and evolution of technological advancement and consumer culture in contemporary American society and the effects these influences have had on the culture of the United States and the rest of Western civilization. Having witnessed the consumeristic excess of the end of the 20th century as well as the evolution of the rapidly advancing digital technology which has come to dominate and define contemporary life, my work responds to and expands upon, conceptually and technically, technology and consumerism in the form of non-linear narrative paintings which appropriate the visual language of advertising, comics, and pop culture.

The advent of ever-evolving digital technology has inundated people with information, most of it unimportant, trivial, or outright useless. My paintings mimic this contemporary digital overload by illustrating arbitrary and incongruous information, which takes the form of swatches and snippets of patterns and motifs, and layers of pop culture iconography that all overlap and overshadow one another to create a sort of pastiche. The information presented in the works is often disparate and random, akin to stream of consciousness writing, allowing the viewer to concoct their own narrative with the given images.

The process of creating the paintings is the antithesis of “drag and drop” digital technology, since they are created wholly by hand using “antiquated” technology such as the ruler and compass to map out the works, and gouache (an opaque watercolor), cel-vinyl (for inking cartoons), airbrush and spray paint to fill in the drawings and make sweet gradations. In using these materials, my work harkens back to a pre-digital time when clicking a button to apply a color fill was not an option, and instead artists had to carefully and skillfully apply pen and paint by hand. Yet the aesthetic of the work aims to so convincingly approach digitally produced work that the viewer isn’t aware of the process until they are up close to the piece. It is my hope that this moment of realization for the viewer about how the work was created will provide an opening point for consideration on craft, technology, and design that might not otherwise be possible.

Opening reception: Friday, May 9th, 7-11pm
Exhibit on view: May 9-30th

Empire Seven Studios
525 N 7th St., San Jose, California 95112

KALEID Gallery artist Melanie Sharr debuts her MFA Thesis show this Tuesday May 6th at 6pm at the SJSU ART BLDG. Gallery Three.

San Jose State University
Art & Design Building
Downtown San Jose

South FIRST FRIDAYS presents the 7th Annual SubZERO Festival

Focused on emerging and present subcultures thriving in our region, SubZERO is a DIY, artistically bent, hi/lo-techno mashup where street meets geek!

Come downtown on June 6th & 7th to San Jose's SoFA District from 6pm 'til midnight for an inspired evening of arts & culture. In addition to the South FIRST FRIDAYS monthly art walk you'll find artists, performers, special exhibitions and outdoor stages of live music, all celebrating the indie creative spirit!

First Friday June 6th & Saturday June 7th, 2014 from 6pm-midnight
SoFA district in downtown San Jose
(on South First Street between San Carlos & Reed Streets)

Be sure to follow @subzerofestival on Twitter or sign up for our email list by sending a request to info[at]southfirstfridays.com.

Phantom Galleries presents

"Winter In San Jose" a San Jose Collagements Series by Gianfranco Paolozzi

On view May 1–July 30, 2014 during normal cafe hours Monday–Friday, 7:30am-2:30pm

488 Café
ground floor of the PWC/Oracle Building
488 Almaden Blvd
San Jose, CA 95113

SVAC presents: “Circle of Tenderness” painting and drawing by Bea Garth

Artist Reception:
May 22nd, 4:00–7:00 PM
with Experimental Jazz by Chris Arcus & John Kurtyka
Art Talk by Bea Garth 6:30 PM

Poetry Night with Open Mic.
May 29th, 6:00–9:00 PM
Poets: Bea Garth & Chris Arcus w/ Open Mic. after
Meet the Artist 6:00 PM, Poetry 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Come early to eat, visit the artist and sign up!
$5 Donation Requested—but no one turned away!

Exhibition dates: May 15–June 9, 2014

http://beagarth.com

Café Pomegranate
221 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
PH: 408 271-8822

Solo exhibition by San Jose based artist Shawn Paul Gilbert.

California Artist Shawn Paul Gilbert who for a ten year period was in the craft of photography but changed things up to pursue his dream of painting.

" I believe that an Artists purpose is to reflect the world that we are in. I show people, places and things that affect my life. Music, friends, life in general find there way into my work. Political themes feature prominently as well.The last series of work centering around Children, War and the destructive power of being the biggest kid on the block while trying to maintain power and influence. I work in oils because to me color is vital. Oils provide a depth that is unmatched by other mediums. My work will expand and change over the course of my life, as I have been painting for 7 years."

Featuring 13 paintings, large scale pieces of portraits and social commentary, stretching back to 2006.

Artist Reception: Friday May 16,2014 7pm-9pm w/ DJ Shane
Exhibit on view through May.

$5 cover after 10pm:
featuring music by:
Soul Songbird Steely Nash
Molkahete
DJ sounds by Crxtian (San Jose Bass Club)

Back Bar Original
418 S. Market Street
SoFA District Downtown San Jose, Ca

Wee Hopes will be hosting an art gallery and online art auction. We here at Phantom Galleries hope you can contribute to these great kids trying to help others in Ethiopia!

Wee Hopes is joining with Ethiopia Reads to plant a library in the city of Gondar, Ethiopia.

Books take us to places we have never been and allow us to experiences moments from the past and those that are not quite yet. Help us by providing artwork of a scene from one of your favorite books!

Umpqua Bank of San Jose and Portland has been more than gracious in their support, and will be hosting the gallery.

GALLERY DATES: San Jose: starting date: 7/12. Portland starting date: 7/18.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 6/31/14
Artwork should be no larger than 11×17

Snail mail:
Wee Hopes
1685 Messina Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132

Contact us at info@weehopes.org

Fremont Underground is a new series of events to bring artists, performers and indie retailers to showcase, exhibit and make their art & creative products more accessible above ground.

Be there for the launch THIS Saturday, May 17th, 6-10pm!
Free & open to the public with plenty of free parking.

The May 17th launch features these artists:
Michael Borja
Nic Caesar
David Canavese
Michael Denning
Michael Foley
John Hageman
Gooseneck Bicycles
André Hart
Treigh Love
Tomas Morrow
PeeMonster
Anna Nguyen
Joe Perea
Colleen Sandic
South Bay Circus Collective
JoAnne Yada
Before I Die wall
and DJ Coco

China Chili Restaurant will be open late and gourmet food truck Yummy BBQ will be on site!

Location: Town Fiair Shopping Center
39112 State Street
Fremont, CA (map)

https://www.facebook.com/events/242702499255924/

Events will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month from May through October 2014 (except Aug.).

Fremont Underground Social Experience / FUSE is made possible with the support of the City of Fremont.

Join us for our monthly artist and quirky people get together featuring live art, and $2 art to take home!

TWO BUCK Tuesday: May 20th, 7pm-10pm / free admission

Participating Artists:

Francisco Franco
Mark Thompson of Monstark Studios will be drawing “Monster Portraits”
Fernando Amaro / Force 129
Mark Martinez
Luis Rivas
Thomas Morrow
Brandon Anderton
Steve Borelli
Lazy Bones Studios
Dave Mejia will draw your portrait while you wait.
James Pollard
Al Preciado

Live Music:
DJ COMBSY will be bringing the good vibes with feel good music all night. He will be mixing genres from old school funk and mo town to the new school chill wave and R&B.

88 South Fourth Street (@ San Fernando)
San Jose, CA 95112
info@KALEIDGallery.com
408-947-1785

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon -7pm
Free admission

FAMA Foundation and Casa Arte present:

In Right Mind: An Art Exhibition featuring the artist Tulio Flores.

Art often spawns from a chaotic and disorderly environment from which an artist draws inspiration for ideas. Pablo Picasso once said, “An act of art begins as an act of destruction," which effectively describes the phenomenon known as “creative chaos.”

Join us as we attempt to bring order to chaos through a domestic exhibit, featuring the combined art of over twenty artists. Let your ears be entertained amidst live music, delight yourself with delicious appetizers, and savor the visuals paired with various tasty spirits.

Thirty percent of the proceeds earned from art will be donated to FAMA Foundation, a nonprofit organization which works to empower economically disadvantaged people in the underserved communities of Spanish-speaking countries.

Saturday, June 28th, 4pm-8pm
Free Admission

Casa Arte
463 Menker Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128

art by Charis DeRemer (detail)

"What I See When I See Me" is an interpretative self portraiture exhibit of how these artists picture their true selves beyond the exterior shell they reside in.

This group exhibition of KALEID Gallery artists will debut at our booth at the SubZERO Festival in the SoFA District.

Opens: First Friday June 6th & Saturday June 7th, 6pm-midnight
SubZERO Festival in the SoFA District
located on South First Street between San Carlos & Reed streets
SubZERO event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1416640795276533/

Exhibit continues at KALEID Gallery June 10th - July 19, 2014.
Exhibit event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1423691104567975

Participating Artists:
Shannon Amidon
Fernando Amaro
Mariana Barnes
Christine Benjamin
Sandi Billingsley
Julie Bilyeu
Steven Borelli
Michael Borja
Bryson Bost
Karen Carlo Salinger
Tessa Cavazos
Mark Damrel
Jean Davis
Charis DeRemer
Donbon
Michael Foley
Michele Guieu
Nadja Martens
Kassandra Mattia
Avery Palmer
Joe Perea
Steven Reece
Valerie Runningwolf
Melanie Sharr
Kori Thompson
Victoria Vaz
Andy Wallace

88 South Fourth Street (@ San Fernando)
San Jose, CA 95112
info@KALEIDGallery.com
408-947-1785

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon -7pm
Free admission

Join us for the 6th Annual Naglee Park Open Studios. This is a great opportunity to walk in a historic neighborhood, visit artists in their homes, and find a new treasure. 30 artists at 20 locations will share their work and studios including ceramics, pastels, collage, photography, fiber arts, paper arts, steel sculpture, and watercolor. Most studios accept cash or checks.

We're also promoting art in the community: The Art and Wellness Studio, which provides art therapy to to adults with mental, physical and developmental issues, will be on the tour this year along with a studio featuring work by Burnett Middle School art students.

Event Programs with studio locations and artist descriptions will be available after May 11 at Happy Dog, House of Bagels and Naglee Park Garage at 505 E. San Carlos Street. Programs will also be available at each participating studio on the day of the event, June 1, 2014.

Sunday June 1st, 11AM to 5PM
in Historic Naglee Park

Admission: Free!!!

Full event details at http://www.nagleepark.org/npos.html or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NagleeParkOpenStudios

Heart of Chaos and Art Boutiki is extremely excited to announce the Kathy Adams' FIRST EVER solo art show and would love to share the experience and her art with you. Kathy is a very talented native local artist fairly new to the San Jose art scene and well versed in various disciplines ranging from pen and ink, acrylic paint, assemblage, collage, and sculpture. Please come out for the opening reception and support a very talented local artist and her amazing body of work and her for this momentous occasion.

Saturday, May 31st, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
The event is free and open to all ages

There will be an amazing live jazz band & live painting by other local artists, food & drink sales AND DON'T MISS as an opening night exclusive, Mojag's Mechanical Marvels: "Lady Gagarbage and the Rubbish Robot Junkyard Friends," which are animatronic toys she had refurbished from junk and found objects into crazy creative creatures.

SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery
44 Race St,
San Jose, California 95126