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Louisa Garcia is a Rehabilitation Specialist by day, Writer by night who lives in Carlsbad, CA with her loving husband David. In her spare time, she loves to read, do Bikram Yoga, hang out with her fabulous friends and relax on the beach with her new husband.
Sheena Ghanbari is currently the Program Promotion Manager of UCSD’s Visual Arts Department. She has a Masters in Arts Management from the Heinz College of Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University and has completed her undergraduate studies in visual arts and communications at UCSD. In her spare time she enjoys writing, swimming, and painting.
Katherine Sweetman is an artist, educator, curator, and freelance writer for San Diego City Beat and the San Diego Visual Arts Network. She has an MFA in Visual Arts from UCSD and a B.A. from Cal-State San Marcos. She is also the Director of Lui Velazquez, an alternative art space and gallery in Colonia Federal, Tijuana
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Past PICKS for 2010 by Louisa Garcia, Katherine Sweetman, Lesley Ma, Sheena Ghanbar and Patricia Frischeri
PAST PICKS for 2008 by Georgia Hoopes from Jan to September and by Georgia Hoopes, Louisa Garcia, Amy Preci, and Katherine Sweetman from Oct - Dec
PAST PICKS for 2007 by Julia Gill from Jan to May and by Georgia Hoopes June to Dec
PAST PICKS for 2006 by Julie Gill
PAST PICKS for 2005 By Jeneen Ausk and Julie Gill
Picked RAW for December 2009
Chosen by Louisa Garcia, Sheena Ghanbari and Katherine Sweetman who will report in our New Picked RAW Peeled feature.
Visiting Artist Lecture Series Presents: Eileen Myles is presented by Visual Arts Facility Performance Space at UCSD Campus, 9500 Gilman Dr. on Dec 1st, 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Sheena Ghanbari.
Fringe Theories: Ideas that Depart Significantly from the Prevailing or Orthodox Views is showing at Agitprop Space from December 12 – January 9. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, December 12, 6-9 pm. For more information please contact David White.
Don't forget our three SD Art Prize Spotlight New Contemporary II 2009 exhibitions this month.
Matt Stallings, Fri, Dec. 11th, 6-10 pm shows until Jan 10, 2010 at Subtext ( 2479 Kettner Blvd. SD, 92101) More info: Dyla Jones 619.546.8800
Michele Guieu : Lucy Darwin and Me has an opening reception Sat. Dec.12, 6-10 pm. and showw until Jan. 24, 2010 with a lecture by artist on Jan 9, 6:30 at Art Produce Gallery
3139 University Ave, SD 92104. More info: Lynn 619.584.4448
Tania Alcala and Silvia Valentino Karabashlieva will give an artist talk Thur. Dec 10 at 8 pm. Their show continues until Feb 15, 2010 at L Street Gallery 628 L Street, SD, 92101 at the Omni Hotel. Info: Ann Berchtold 858.254.3031
Picked RAW for Nov 2009
Chosen by Louisa Garcia, Sheena Ghanbari and Katherine Sweetman who will report in our New Picked RAW Peeled feature.
The Bronowski Art & Science Forum proudly presents Seth Lerer, UCSD's Dean of Arts and Humanities, at the Burnham Institute Thursday November 5, 6:30 pm. For more information please contact Ron Newby.
Looking to add a little spice to your life? Take a trip to see "Done Trying Magic" new drawings and paintings by Sergio Hernandez at Voz Alta Project in Bario Logan. Opening reception Sat Nov 14. Exhibition Nov 14 to Nov 28. Opening days Mon-Sun 4pm-10pm. For more info: Dante Loiza and Carlo 619.677.4966.
Remember SD Art Prize Double Header: Richard Allen Morris and Tom Driscoll who are exhibiting until Nov 20, 2009. L Street Gallery 628 L Street, SD, 92101 at the Omni Hotel
Info: Patricia Frischer 760.943.0148
Louisa Garcia is a Rehabilitation Specialist by day, Writer by night who lives in Carlsbad, CA with her loving husband David. In her spare time, she loves to read, do Bikram Yoga, hang out with her fabulous friends and relax on the beach with her new husband.
Sheena Ghanbari is currently the Program Promotion Manager of UCSD’s Visual Arts Department. She has a Masters in Arts Management from the Heinz College of Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University and has completed her undergraduate studies in visual arts and communications at UCSD. In her spare time she enjoys writing, swimming, and painting.
Katherine Sweetman is an artist, educator, curator, and freelance writer for San Diego City Beat and the San Diego Visual Arts Network. She has an MFA in Visual Arts from UCSD and a B.A. from Cal-State San Marcos. She is also the Director of Lui Velazquez, an alternative art space and gallery in Colonia Federal, Tijuana
Picked RAW for October 2009
Chosen by Louisa Garcia, Sheena Ghanbari and Katherine Sweetman who will report in our New Picked RAW Peeled feature.
Take a trip to check out Beloved Daughters: Photographs by Fazal Sheikh. This provocative exhibition is showing at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. Exhibition runs Oct 10, 2009 to Jan 30, 2010. Opening days Tues-Sun 10am-5pm. For more info: Lauren Turner 619.238.7559
Tijuana/San Diego: Cooperation and Confrontation at the Interface opens on Oct 15 from 5 to 7 with a panel of artists preceding at 4 pm at the UCSD/Calit2 Gallery at Atkinson Hall on the UCSD La Jolla campus. For more info: Trish Stone
Don't forget the Synergy Art Foundation Bohemian Beatnik Bash on Sat. Oct 3 from 7 pm at The House of the Future , 5481 Toyon Road, SD. $35 in advance or buy at door More info: Naomi Nussbaum
Remember SD Art Prize Double Header: Richard Allen Morris and Tom Driscoll who are exhibiting until Nov 20, 2009. L Street Gallery 628 L Street, SD, 92101 at the Omni Hotel
Info: Patricia Frischer 760.943.0148
Picked RAW for September 2009
Chosen by Georgia Hoopes, Sheena Ghanbari and Louisa Garcia who will report in our New Picked RAW Peeled feature. Picked RAW Peeled will appear approximately 30 days after the picks are made.
Come out and enjoy the sun at the fall ArtWalk at the Embarcadero Marina Park North. The ArtWalk on the Bay exhibition runs September 12 - September 13. Opening Hours - 10am - 5pm. For more info contact Sandi Cottrell 619.615.1090
Alexander Lee ’s exhibition Expanding-Eel-Devourer! transforms the gallery into a volcanic seascape where sculptural fragments, large-scale wall drawings, and cultural artifacts reference the creation myth of the island of Tahiti. This show at Mesa College Art Gallery starts on Sept 3 with an opening reception at 4:30 and artist talk at 7 pm and continues to Oct 1. For more info: Alessandra Moctezuma 619.388.2829
Scott White Contemporary Art is pleased to present an exhibition of new paintings by New York based artist, Sebastian Blanck. The exhibit runs from September 11 – November 7, 2009, with an opening reception on Friday, September 11 from 6pm-8pm. Gallery Hours are Tuesday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm, or by appointment. For more information please contact Kathleen Crain.
Meet the Press presented by Agitprop : David White's Brain Trust and moderated by Kevin Freitas at Art Produce Gallery Sat, Sept 25 at 6 pm (3139 University Ave, SD 92104) More info: Lynn Susholtz 619.584.4448
Don't forget the Beyond the Borders International Art Fair, Sept 2-4 Del Mar Grand Hotel, Kim MacConnel, Brian Dick and May-ling Martinez
More info: Ann Berchtold 2009 SD Art Prize
This is your invite to SD Art Prize
Double Header: Richard Allen Morris and Tom Driscoll
Opening Reception Sat. Sept 19, 7 -9 pm
Exhibit until Nov 20, 2009
L Street Gallery 628 L Street, SD, 92101 at the Omni Hotel
Info: Patricia Frischer 760.943.0148
Picked RAW for August 2009
Chosen by Georgia Hoopes, Sheena Ghanbari and Louisa Garcia who will report in our New Picked RAW Peeled feature. Picked RAW Peeled will appear approximately 30 days after the picks are made.
Travis Parker will exclusively feature the newest collection by Eric Wixon. The exhibit runs from August 7-October 31 with an opening reception on Friday, August 7 from 6pm-9pm. For more info: Lauren Breckenridge.
Healing Waters is an AnArtforHealing Project featuring works by Gerrit Greve and Robin Przybysz with a reception on Sat, August 15, 2009 at 7 pm at the L Street Gallery . A silent auction of local teen's art will be held to benefit Family Health Services and Arts (Art a Reason To Survive). For more info: Amber Coles 619.906.4566
Don't forget the Beyond the Borders International Art Fair, Sept 2-4 Del Mar Grand Hotel, Kim MacConnel and Brian Dick More info: Ann Berchtold 2009 SD Art Prize
and coming up also in September mark your calendars for :
Double Header: Richard Allen Morris and Tom Driscoll
Exhibit Sat. Sept 19, 7 -9 pm
L Street Gallery 628 L Street, SD, 92101 at the Omni Hotel
Info: Patricia Frischer 760.943.0148
Picked RAW for July 2009
Chosen by Georgia Hoopes, Sheena Ghanbari and Louisa Garcia who will report in our New Picked RAW Peeled feature. Picked RAW Peeled will appear approximately 30 days after the picks are made.
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: A Group Art Show is creeping up on the Thumbprint Gallery in North Park. The exhibition runs from July 5 to July 24. Opening Days: Mon-Sat 2pm - 6pm or by appointment. For more info: Johnny Tran 858.354.6294
Sonabai Rajawar - Visionary Artist is showing at The Mingei in Balboa Park. The exhibition runs from July 26 to September 5. The museum hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more info please contact Martha Ehringer
Little & Large Launch Party Wed.July 8 from 7 to 9 pm, Sè Hotel in downtown SD at the Siren Pool and Lounge Level 4. 1047 5th Avenue at Broadway, SD 92101
SDVAN will be hosting a catwalk show extended over the swimming pool on the four floor featuring some of the jewelry. Our MC is Philly Joe Swendoza with model Ally Bling Bling from ArtRocks! . There will be an opportunity for guests to perform in and take away their own Flip Book. The Se Hotel is arranging for after party entertainment starting at 9 pm. We are delighted to have serve Eco-friendly cocktails courtesy of VeeV during the VIP part of this evening and are grateful for their support.
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Picked RAW for June 2009
Chosen by Georgia Hoopes, Sheena Ghanbari and Katherine Sweetman who will report on them in our New Picked RAW Peeled feature. Picked RAW Peeled will appear approximately 30 days after the picks are made.
Show & Tell by The Bronwsk Art & Science Forum will showcase the work of 13 of our talented members. The artists reception is Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 6:30 pm at The Trustees Room, The Salk Institute. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Ron Newby at 858-422-3030.
May-ling Martinez: Measured Resistance at Seminal Projects. June 26 (Recepiton 6 -8) to Aug 1. The gallery hours are from 11am - 6pm, Tuesday - Saturday and by appointment, for more information please contact Luis De Jesus.
Little & Large: Jewelry & Sculpture at Bonita Museum with a Reception June 20, 4-6 pm (4355 Bonita Road,l Bonita 91902) is the first of the Little & Large venues in this huge promotion of 41 galleries and over 90 artists. Their show runs from June 20 – July 31 More info: Vicky DeLong 619.267.5141
and please remember:
SD Art Prize 2009: Kim MacConnel and emerging artist Brian Dick at the
L Street Gallery 628 L Street, San Diego, 92101 (Across from the Omni Hotel)
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm until June 26.
There is a special walk through of the show: Talking to Myself: A conversation with Brian Dick on Thur. June 25, 6 pm
Sight & Sound Presented by Walk the Walk featuring info on Little & Large. Sat. June 27, 7 pm. $5 to benefit Autism Research Institute at 3811 Ray Street, SD 92104 More info: Jon Block/Adam Rosen 619.846.7180/85
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Picked RAW for May 2009
Chosen by Georgia Hoopes, Sheena Ghanbari and Katherine Sweetman who will report on them in our New Picked RAW Peeled feature. Picked RAW Peeled will appear approximately 30 days after the picks are made.
Homing In: 50 SD Artists at Quint Contemporary Art ( 7739 Drury Lane, La Jolla, 92017) features all local artists of all ages working in almost all mediums with work under 24 inches curated by Ben Strauss-Malcolm. Reception Fri. May 29, 6 – 8 pm and showing until July 11. More info: 858.454.3409
Jo Whaley: Theater of Insects at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. Come see this show by a receipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Award. The show opened at the National Academy of Sciendes, Washington, D.C. in the fall of 2008 and is here at MoPA from May 16 to Aug 13. Contact Lauren Turner 619-238-7559 for museum hours and details.
Still+Life at Susan Street Fine Art Gallery (415 South Cedros Ave. Suite 160, Solano Beach 92075) captivates the viewer with paintings by Frank Domiano, Page Laughlin, Stephen Dinsmore, Tom Seghi; sculptures by David Kimball Anderson and Joel Urruty. Reception Thurs. May 21, from 6-9 pm, in conjunction with Third Thursday Gallery Night on Cedros, and showing until July 12. More info: 858.793.4442
and please remember:
SD Art Prize 2009: Kim MacConnel and emerging artist Brian Dick
L Street Gallery 628 L Street, San Diego, 92101
(Across from the Omni Hotel)
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm until July 20
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Picked RAW for April 2009
Chosen by Georgia Hoopes, Sheena Ghanbari and Katherine Sweetman who will report on them in our New Picked RAW Peeled feature. Picked RAW Peeled will appear approximately 30 days after the picks are made.
UCSD Open Studios, 2009 on Sat. April 4 from 2 -8 pm is your chance to see 50 MFA candidates at the Visual Arts Facility, UCSD Main Campus Visual Art. This is our new crop of young talent so see if you can spot the future stars as they invite you into their studios to engage in their creative processes. Free entrance and parking at the Gilman Parking structure. More info: Sheena Ghanbari 858.822.7755
Gabriel Figueroa on display at El Cuboat The CECUT, (Paseo de los Héroes No. 9350, Zona Urbana Río in Tijuana) from March 7 to May 31. Figueroa is a world-class cinematographer who worked both in Mexican cinema and Hollywood. He filmed more than 200 movies, including Los Olvidados (directed by Luis Buñuel), and The Night of the Iguana (directed by John Huston). For more info: Felipe Zuñiga 011.52.664.687.9600
Fragrance Forum is held at the Oceanside Museum of Art on Thurs. April 30 from 7 to 9 pm. Artist Brian Goeltzenleuchter, fragrance expert Jan Moran, art critic Kevin Freitas and psychologist Dr. David Peterzell will be included in a dynamic discussion about the power of olfaction and the Institutional Wellbeing project. $5 but free for OMA members. For more info Danielle Susalla 760.435.3720
Lux at Night at the Lux Art Institute featuring artist Victoria Adams with music by jazz singer Steph Johnson. On Wed April 15 from 7-9 pm enjoy this free evening of art, wine and music. Please note: 21 and over event with suggested donation of $5. More info: Grace Madamba 760.436.6611.
and please remember:
SD Art Prize 2009: Kim MacConnel and emerging artist Brian Dick
Opening Reception: Sat. April 25, 7 pm to 9 pm
L Street Gallery 628 L Street, San Diego, 92101
(Across from the Omni Hotel)
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
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Picked RAW for March 2009
Chosen by Georgia Hoopes, Louisa Garcia, Amy Preci and Katherine Sweetman who will report on them in our New Picked RAW Peeled feature. Picked RAW Peeled will appear approximately 30 days after the picks are made.
50th International Juried Award Exhibition by the San Diego Art Institute presents their opening reception gala on Satruday, March 21 at 6 pm. Juroried by Julia Marciari Alexander, Phd., this art exhibition draws interest from artists all over the world. The public is welcome and the admission is free to SDAI members. For more information contact Marc Pickett at 619-236-0011
Take a trip to the Oceanside Museum of Art to experience the "Commesso: Made in America - Gemstone Fine Art." exhibit. Exhibition Mar 2 to May 1. Opening days Tues-Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm, Closed Mondays and Major Holidays. For more info: Danielle Susalla 760.435.3720
SD Art Prize: New Contemporaries II of Emerging Artists nominated for the SD Art Prize 2009 is starting Thurs, Feb 19, 2009 and runs until Sat. March 21, 2009. Presented by the San Diego Visual Arts Network and Noel-Baza Gallery the
public opening is Kettner Night, Fri, March 13, 6 to 9 pm at 2165 India Street,SD, 92101 More Info: Patricia Frischer 760.943.0148 or noel-baza@cox.net 619.876.4160.
Home Is Where You Make It at Subtext Gallery reveals the story of the journey of a boy named William depicted by Jolby’s (Colby Nichols & Josh Kenyon). Opening reception Sat. Feb 21 at 6-10pm. Show continues until March 22. More info: Dylan Jones 619.546.8800
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Picked RAW for February 2009
Chosen by Georgia Hoopes, Louisa Garcia, Amy Preci and Katherine Sweetman who will report on them in our New Picked RAW Peeled feature. Picked RAW Peeled will appear approximately 30 days after the picks are made.
SD Art Prize: New Contemporaries II of Emerging Artists nominated for the SD Art Prize 2009 is starting Thurs, Feb 19, 2009 and runs until Sat. March 21, 2009. Presented by the San Diego Visual Arts Network and Noel-Baza Gallery the
public opening is Kettner Night, Fri, March 13, 6 to 9 pm at 2165 India Street,SD, 92101 More Info: Patricia Frischer 760.943.0148 or noel-baza@cox.net 619.876.4160.
"Postcards and Paper Dolls" - Come take a trip down the rabbit hole and see Susan Snyder's new exhibit at the Andrews Gallery in Encinitas. Opening reception Sat Feb 7 at 7pm. Exhibition Feb 7 to Feb 28. Open 7 days a week. Call ahead for hours. For more info: Drew Snyder 760.230.2680.
Home Is Where You Make It at Subtext Gallery reveals the story of the journey of a boy named William depicted by Jolby’s (Colby Nichols & Josh Kenyon). Opening reception Sat. Feb 21 at 6-10pm. Show continues until March 22. More info: Dylan Jones 619.546.8800
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Picked RAW for January 2009
Chosen by Georgia Hoopes, Louisa Garcia, Amy Preci and Katherine Sweetman who will report on them in our New Picked RAW Peeled feature. Picked RAW Peeled will appear approximately 30 days after the picks are made.
A Show In Second Life by the Point Loma Artists, featuring artists Bette Decker and Georgia Hoopes. The exhibition will be in the 3D world of Second Life at the Chupacabra Gallery from January 15 to February 28, 2009 and there will be an artist reception on Jan 15. Admission to the gallery and the reception is free. For more information contact Georgia Hoopes at 619-224-3742.
Icons of the 50's and 60's: Images by Leigh Wiener will take center stage at the Ordover Gallery in Solana Beach. Rediscover the faces that defined a generation, captured through the candid lens of a celebrated photojournalist. Opening reception Jan 17 from 5-8, Exhibition Jan 17 to April 12. For more info: Abe Ordover 858.720.1121
Metal Sculpture Exhibit - Come hang out at North County's Premiere Gallery 204 in Vista, CA and see Charles Bronson's unique Copper Sculpture, featuring new work 2009 and Heavy Metal Artist Elon Ebanks. Opening reception Sat Jan 10 from 5:30am-8:30pm. Exhibition Jan 10 to Jan 30. Opening days Wed-Sun 12pm-6pm. For more info: Susan Roncone 760-305-8ART
Deportation Nation: History Repeats presented by SD Ethnic Studies, Calaca Press and the Red CalacArts Collective. This entire cultural series highlights the issue of deportation in America through Visual Migrations. The art exhibit addresses the issue of deportation featuring works by San Diego artists Berenice Badillo, Doris Bittar, Chikle, Isaias, Nuvia Crisol Guerra, and Ricardo Islas as well as artists from Arizona and Texas. Opening reception Saturday, January 31, 2009 7pm and is free at the Centro Cultural de la Raza 2125 Park Blvd, SD, 92101 Show continues until March 8, 2009. For more info: Brent E. Beltran 619.920.1713
And remember:
Movers & Shakers: Who’s Who in the San Diego Visual Arts World travels to L-Street Gallery. The new show is called Who Do You Love? Ann Berchtold the curator of L-Street chose ten artists and 11 VIPs to show from Sat, Nov 22nd, 2008 - Wed, Feb 4th, 2009 . Presented by San Diego Visual Arts Network and L-Street Fine Art Gallery until Feb 4, 2009 L-Street Fine Art Gallery at the Omni Hotel, 628 L Street , San Diego , Ca 92101
Louisa Garcia is a Rehabilitation Specialist by day, Writer by night who lives in Carlsbad, CA with her loving fiancé David. In her spare time, she loves to read, do Bikram Yoga, hang out with her fabulous friends and relax on the beach with her future husband.
Amy Preci works as a proofreader for RealAge, a health media company. She is a UCSD alumnus and has lived in San Diego, CA for 8 years. She enjoys spending her free time practicing piano scales, conjugating french verbs, writing poems, and becoming lost in idle fantasy.
Katherine Sweetman is an artist, educator, curator, and freelance writer for San Diego City Beat and the San Diego Visual Arts Network. She has an MFA in Visual Arts from UCSD and a B.A. from Cal-State San Marcos. She is also the Director of Lui Velazquez, an alternative art space and gallery in Colonia Federal, Tijuana
Don't forget, any tidbits, gossip or news of the immodest kind can go directly to
Ally Bling Bling for publication in the next RAW column which you can see by clicking here. All sources are, of course, kept confidential.
