FREMONT UNDERGROUND Social Experience (#FUSE) 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 in downtown Fremont.

Events will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month from May through October 2014 (except Aug.) at the Town Fair Shopping Center located at 39112 State St. (@ Capitol Ave.), Fremont, CA.
6pm-10pm, free & open to the public.
Plenty of free on site parking.

JUNE 21st Participating Artists:
Kathy Adams, Brandon Anderton, Erica Atreya, Anthony Barbaria, Mike Borja, Nic Caesar, Calimob, Vanessa Callanta, David Canavese, Clicking Away Photography, MIchael Denning, Michael Foley, Francisco Franco, Gooseneck Bicycles, John Hageman, Kolors of Earth Jewelry, Luna Park Chalk Art Festival, David Mejia, Mim Art, Gianfranco Paolozzi, PeeMonster, Joe Perea, Polished by KPT, Al Preciado, Joseph Rodriguez, Brandon Selph, Jinal Shah, Barbie Swihart, John Thomason, Josiah Valdez & JoAnne Yada!

Live music by:
-David Knight, a singer-songwriter, composer and music producer from California traveling and making music in Asia.
-Mad Noise, SF Bay Guardian’s “Best of the Bay 2013—Best Band”!

Licensed 2 Grill gourmet food truck will be on site as well thanks to Food Truck Mafia!

Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/249768638558970/

Please email us at fremontundergroundevents@gmail.com with any questions or for more information on participation.

FUSE is proud to be a part of :

in partnership with the City of Fremont.

Silicon Valley Design Night
Thursday, June 19, 7 to 10pm
receptions for exhibitions at two locations just one short block apart in downtown San José:

at Works, 365 South Market Street, San José:
Design in Transit an exhibition by seventeen SJSU BFA graphic design students who developed 5 dramatic and detailed rebrand concepts for public transportation in Silicon Valley. this exhibition is presented as part of SF Design Week in collaboration with AIGA SF.

at Liquid Agency, 451 South First Street, San José:
continuation of Design in Transit along with other BFA projects, as well as the work of Liquid Agency and a look inside their office and studios.

Refreshments at both locations. admission free.
join the event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/320727834744801

The Art Boutiki closes out the run of Kathy Adams Solo Show "Out of the Flame and Into The Fire" with a Thursday night live Jazz concert and closing reception on June 19th at 7:30pm.

This will be the last chance to see Kathy's unique vision on display at our space and a great opportunity to catch two amazing jazz combos in the intimate and inspiring space that is The SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery

Quasar Collective has been playing in some of the South Bay's best known Jazz venues including Cafe Stritch and Blackbird Tavern.

The Arsonists are a group of Seattle based musicians who have been wowing audiences from across the country and who will be stopping by our spot during their California tour.

Admission to the art gallery is always free, there is a suggested donation of $5.00 to see the bands.

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/280897702090414/

SLG / ArtBoutiki
44 Race Street
San Jose, CA

pictured: Kori Thompson, a featured festival artist

The Luna Park Chalk Art Festival is an annual nonprofit event organized by volunteers to increase support for the arts in local schools and the community. The purpose of the festival is to provide a family-friendly, accessible venue to showcase the talents of local artists and students, foster awareness of the critical need for arts in schools and organizations serving youth, and to raise funds for providing grants and scholarships to meet that need. Sharing this day of artistic celebration each year inspires positive change within our community, and increases its appreciation of the arts’ vital contribution to personal development and a vibrant quality of life.

7th Annual Luna Park Chalk Art Festival
Saturday, September 20, 2014 10AM to 5PM
Backesto Park – San Jose, California
The festival is free and open to the public.

Proceeds from the festival benefit the Luna Park Arts Foundation created to promote the arts in our schools and communities through grants and sponsorships. Donate now to support local arts programs and the Luna Park Chalk Art Festival.

http://lunaparkchalkart.org/register/

Artist Shannon Amidon is working on offering some new classes & workshops. Please take this quick survey regarding possible classes, times, days, money, etc. The survey is completely anonymous unless you want to be entered into a raffle to win a piece of her artwork!

https://jfe.qualtrics.com/form/SV_3l28qU674hHnmex

Friendly reminder that there's no South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk on July 4th due to Independence Day. Be sure to visit the art venues during their regular hours this month for great exhibitions still on view! www.southfirstfridays.com

MidSummer Art Festival
Saturday, June 28, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free admission and parking
 
This year we will have over 80 artists selling their work!
We will have art demos throughout the day!
Hands-on art activities for children and their families!
 
Food Trucks:?
Grilled Cheese Bandits - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.?
ZoomCaffe - 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.?
Scoops - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Live Music:?
Tim Green - 10:00 a.m. to noon?
Rudy Ramos - noon to 2:00 p.m.?
Goldentones - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.??

Stroll through the Sculpture Garden and Redwoods as you enjoy a day of art at the Museum.? A portion of the proceeds benefit the Triton Museum of Art.

Triton Museum of Art
1505 Warburton Ave
Santa Clara, CA

Heart of Chaos and SLG Art Boutiki are proud to present John Cloud's latest solo exhibition "Transitions."

John Cloud has been an accomplished, well respected artist for the last 18 years, honing his craft and the various facets of his style. He worked as a comic/graphic novelist and illustrator on several published titles, distributed both nationally and internationally. John has also been a mural artist for many years, painting murals for many local businesses and art lovers in the bay area.

He has a unique modern serialism style, a combination of Salvador Dali, and a pinch of Jackson Pollock. Mix in some comic illustrators, such as Jim Lee and Mark Silvestry, then throw in a little Tim Burton, a vibrant color pallet, and this is what you get.

The show will feature plenty of new works as well as some pieces from the past few years. There will also be live music and live painting by other local artists. Please come out and support local arts!!

Artist's Reception: Friday, June 27th, 8:00 pm
Free & all ages.

The Art Boutiki
44 Race Street
San Jose, CA 95126
408-971-8929
www.artboutiki.com

The-Art-Yard is…
…a studio and a third space. A place for collectives and friends to gather. Intimate shows, open studios, and family & friend promotions are welcome.

Are you an emerging artist ready for your first show?

Are you trying to grow your audience, looking for contracted staff or interested in salons and group shows?

The Art Yard is the newest space in San Jose for artists and creatives to retreat and gather.

Interested? Contact Kathryna.bell@gmail.com

Final Friday Art Party with? CHRIS REED & TULIO FLORES
Friday, July 25, 2014, 6 p.m.

Local Singer-Songwriter and Montalvo Teaching Artist Chris Reed is an inspirational folk artist with big-hearted and delightfully refreshing lyrics. His music carries a loveable pop tone, while his folk styled sing-a-long choruses compliment his friendly presence on stage mixing elements of reggae and blues.

For July’s Final Friday Art Party, Reed will premiere his new one of a kind music video and single “We are One,” a collaboration with hundreds of students across Silicon Valley. As a Montalvo Teaching Artist, he works with Montalvo’s Education Programs to teach science and math curriculum in local schools through the platform of music and art. From junior high to preschoolers with visual and orthopedic impairments, Chris has brought students together singing and performing, truly reflecting the beauty, diversity and strength we all share in the Silicon Valley and how the arts can unite us all.

Joining him will be Tulio Flores, a contemporary artist from San Jose. His mixed media work combines paint with recycled found objects such as candle wax, wood, metal objects, strings, natural plants and more. “Art can be used to celebrate the ups-and-downs of our lives,” say Flores. “My work tries to show us all that there is beauty in everything.”

Enjoy a perfect summer evening with music, art, live painting demonstrations, food, and refreshments!

TICKET PRICES : $10 Suggested Donation
http://montalvoarts.org/events/final_friday_0714/

Montalvo Arts Center
15400 Montalvo Road
Saratoga, CA 95071