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Picked RAW for December 2013

SDVAN Annual 2013 Holiday Potluck Lunch is being held on Tuesday, Dec 10, 11 am to 2 pm
(2487 Montgomery Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, Ca 92007) RSVP: patricia@sdvisualarts.net 760.943.0148 .
Please bring: One dish or drinks for 8 to share , Jewelry and Accessories for exchange and/or art supplies for Studio O educational classroom at the OMA.

San Dieguito Art Guild Holiday Reception & Small Image Exhibit takes place on Sat. Dec 14 from 5 to 8 pm and features artist Carol Korfin At SDAG/Off Track Gallery (937 S. Coast Hwy101, Suite C103, Encinitas, 92024). More info Grace Swanson 760.942.3636

Picked RAW for November 2013

San Diego Art Prize 2013 at Art San Diego Contemporary Art Fairon November 7-10, 2013 at Balboa Park Activity Center (2145 Park Boulevard, San Diego 92101) James Hubbel lwith emerging artist Brennan Hubbell Booth #36 and Debby and Larry Kline with emerging artist James Enos Booth #34. With Silent Disco in aid of SD Art Prize on Sat. Nov 9 from 6 to 8 and SD Art Prize panel Sun. Nov 10 at 1 pm. More info: Patricia Frischer 760.943.0148

Something in the Heart is Never Lost: A Do Art Daily Challenge featuring PAMM in Concert with Ted Washington is a memorial exhibition for Cara Mia Ciasullipresented by OpenArtsCollective Sat. Nov 9 from 6-10 pm at Space4Art (325 15 th St. SD 92101) More info: Michelle Coltart

Ilan-Lael Foundation’s Conversations on Beauty: San Diego…Where The Arts Belong is a panel discussion with Hugh Davies, Daniel Foster, Patricia Frischer, April Game, James Hubbell, Peter Jensen on Tue. Nov. 12th from 5:30 - 7:00pm at the Mingei International Museum (Plaza de Panama, Balboa Park,1439 El Prado, SD 92101) More info: Marianne Gerdes

James Enos (SD Art Prize): Urban Entropy opens on Nov 16 at 6 pm at the Oceanside Museum of Art( 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, 92054) More info: Danielle Susalla 760.435.3721

Picked RAW for October 2013

Oceanside Museum of Art has a bumper crop of events in October. The Art Auction onOctober 26, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m . with a chance to purchase works from Oct 5 when the exhibition opens features 115 work by over 80 southern CA and San Diego artists hand picked by Sandra Chanis former president of the board. Outside :Selections from the collection of Doug Simay continues through January 5, 2014. OMA also announces its first satellite venue opening on Saturday, October 5 from 6-8. in Del Mar at the Herb Turner Galleries at Southfair with The Unerring Eye:Paintings by Herb Turner and Photographs by H. Montgomery-Drysdale. Free to the public. Southfair is located at 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar. Finally the Oceanside Museum of Artand The San Diego History Centerjoin fortheexhibit Nature Improved: SD Artists Interpret Our Landscape with 90 works and 28 SD artists until Jan 26 at SDHC and Feb 23 at OMA. More info: Danielle Susalla Deery 858.414.0792.

POSTPONED: Art and Culture Symposium: Aesthetics & Authenticity on Sat, Oct 12, at 9:00 AM - Sun, Oct 13, at 3:30 PM
is presented by San Diego International Airport Art Program at the Southwest Fisheries Science Center (8901 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, 92037) but will start on Fri Oct 11 with a tour of all of the new art in the new Terminal 2 West. Registration now open. For more information: art@san.org

Exhibit Ambush Phase 2 benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego at the Port Pavillion (Broadway Pier) 1000 N. Harbor Drive, SD, 92101 on Oct 19, 2013, 5pm-9pm with a VIP Pre-Party 4pm-5pm. Doors open to the public at 5pm and a rocking After Party from 9:30pm-11:30pm For tickets now available $40 admission, VIP $100, VIP table for 6 $1000 or contact Antoinette Ransom 818.400.6308

The 5 thAnnual 2013 Taste of North Park is on Sat, Oct 5th, – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM . Tickets in advance $30, on the day $40 More info: 619.294.2501

San Diego's new Central Library (330 Park Blvd, SD, 92101) is now open for business seven days a week and with 250 parking spaces and a 350 seat auditorium. Check it out and the new art displayed inside.

Picked RAW for September 2013

Poke: a series of provocations by Debby and Larry Kline (SD Art Prize, 2013) opens on Thurs. Sept 5, 5 -7 pm. with an artists lecture beginning at 7 pm. Showing until Sept 26 at Mesa College Art Gallery (7250 Mesa College Dr., D101, SD) More info:Alessandra Moctezuma

Lavine/Levine: Relative Viewpoints is a show of photographs from two cousins of different generations..Reception Sept 11, 2013 7:30 pm at the Gotthelf Art Gallery ( 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla 92037) RSVP: 858.362.1154/ gallery@lfjcc.com

SDVAN Networking Meeting; Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and dreamin’...DOING is a chance to discuss the projects you want to see happen in SD with a discussion this year on what hampers these events from happening and trying to discover how we can encourage more projects to be completed. NEW DATE: Sat Sept 7, 2013 from 10 am to noon ( 2487 Montgomery Avenue , Cardiff by the Sea, 92007) More info: Patricia Frischer 760.943.0148

Picked RAW for August 2013

15 Minutes of Fame: An art installation by Lauren Carrera/Prudence Horne at The San Diego Museum of Art only Sat. /Sun. August 3 – 4th. Noon to 5 pm. This is part of Summer Break 2013 (1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, SD 92101) More info: Lauren Carrera 619.971.8747

SDVAN Networking Meeting; Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and dreamin’...DOING is a chance to discuss the projects you want to see happen in SD with a discussion this year on what hampers these events from happening and trying to discover how we can encourage more projects to be completed. Sat Aug 10, 2013 from 10 am to noon ( 2487 Montgomery Avenue , Cardiff by the Sea, 92007) More info: Patricia Frischer 760.943.0148

ArtWalk @NTC Liberty Station is moving this year from the Bay to the promenade at NTC. It should be easier to park and you also have a chance to see the Talmadge Art Show on Sunday. Both are free. Sat/Sun Aug 24/25, 10 am – 5 pm( Ingram Plaza, 2640 Historic Decatur Rd, SD 92106) More info: Sandi Cottrell  619.615.1090

Electic Eye is a retrospective exhibition of fine art photography by Jeffrey R. Brosbe with a reception on Fri. Aug. 16th, from 5 - 7 pm. runs from Wed. August 14 th- 26 th at Gallery 21 in Spanish Village (1770 Village Place, Balboa Park, SD 92101) More info: Jeff Brosbe 619.282.0577

Soil Blind, Microbial Knot, Orb Weaver Loom, and Spiral Pigeon House all part of the Urban SuccessionTour (preserving wild life in urban settings) Sat, Aug 3 at 1am. Starts at Space4 Art 325 15th Street , SD 92101 and ends at San Diego Academy near SDSU, 6104 Adelaide Ave. San Diego, CA 92115.  More info & RSVP: Jason Rogalski 619.582.2820 This is part of the DNA ov Creativity project.

Picked RAW for July 2013

Duke Windsor's Men @ Work: Blood, Sweat, & Fears opens onFri. July 5 at 5 pm. Show until July 31 at Sophie¹s Gallery(2825 Dewey Road, Gallery 101, SD 92106) This conontemporary figurative series depicts these men and women construction worker, road crews, day laborors and the soldier in battle dress under less than favorable conditions. More info: Wendy Morris 619.578.2207

Tales from the Vinyl Dimension - John Purlia .Portraits and Landscapes, New photos and videos. Exhibit runs July 1 through 31 Opening reception Saturday, July 6, 5 to 7 PM.at  Pannikin ( 7467 Girard Avenue, La Jolla 92037) More info: John Purlia 858.454.5453  

Soil Blind, Microbial Knot, Orb Weaver Loom, and Spiral Pigeon House all part of the Urban SuccessionTour (preserving wild life in urban settings) Sat, July 13 at 1am. Starts at San Diego Academy near SDSU, 6104 Adelaide Ave. San Diego, CA 92115.  Picnic to follow at 4pm. More info & RSVP: Jason Rogalski 619.582.2820 This is part of the DNA ov Creativity project.

Full STE+aM Ahead Networking on July 23 at 6 pm at the New Children’s Museum, ( 200 West Island Avenue, Sd 92101) Quarterly networking event that brings together arts & culture and STEM professionals to connect, share resources and collaborate.sponsored by STEAMConnect .For more info: Kim Richards 619.708.4430

Picked RAW for June 2013

New Contemporaries V I at Sparks Gallery Opening Reception Sat. June 8, 7 to 10 pm (530 Sixth Avenue, San Diego 92101) RSVP/Facebookrequired. Show from Sat. June 1 to Sun. June 30th, 2013 Jennifer Anderson,Irene de Watteville, Michelle Kurtis Cole, Franco Mendez Calvillo, James Enos, Brennan Hubbell, Sonia López-Chávez , Marie Najera, Timothy Earl Neill, Griselda Rosas, Ilanit Shalev , Anna Stump . There is a closing reception for this exhibition on Sunday June 30 at ? and A panel discussion Alternative Materials Panel Discussion with James Hubbell and Debbie and Larry Kline (SD Art Prize recipients 2013) and selected NCVI artists Earl Neil, James Enos and Brennan Hubbell with moderator Jim Gabriel: ARCHITECTS Hanna Gabriel Wells on Thursday June 20 at 6 to 8:30 pm Tickets $20. SEATS ARE LIMITED for this exclusive event, so register early!

Spiral by Gail Roberts at Scott White Contemporary Art ( 7655 Girard Ave. Suite 101, La Jolla, 92037 )has an openingreception: Sat, June 8, 6-8 pm and continues until until July 27More info: info@scottwhiteart.com 858.255.8574

Artists@Work: Ernest Silva is a chance to see a working artist and catch this show if you have not already seen it at the Oceanside Museum of Art( 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, 92054) on Thursday, June 6 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Complimentary OMA Members, $10 Nonmembers. More info: Daniella Susalla 760.435.3720

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Picked RAW for May 2013

Our Picks this month come from London, yes, London. They are reported on by Patricia Frischer.

Gaiety is the most outstanding feature of the Soviet Union at the Saatchi Gallery until June 9
Lichtenstein: A Retrospective at the Tate Modern until May 27 Plus a variety of other shows:
London Art Newsletter 2013

Picked RAW for April 2013

2012 SD Art Prize recipients. Jeffery Laudenslager with emerging artist Deanne Sabeck, Arline Fisch with emerging artist Vincent Robles. Reception on Friday, April 5, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM March 30 - May 4, 2013. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library   ( 1008 Wall St. La Jolla, 92037) More info: press@ljathenaeum.org 858.454.5872 SD Art Prize 2012 Catalog

P Squared : PALETTE TO PALATE on Sat April 27, 6:30 pm: VIP dinner. 9 pm: Buy tickets for Blanks to Beauty Bash   See all the Table Table artist designs in this PDF link and read about the educational project . Eat Your Art Out  dinner party for 65 VIP patrons featuring artist-designed table setting, a sit-down tasting menu of delectable delights and includes an after party with band,   Blanks to Beauty Silent Art Auction of original works by our local artists, rock to Ruby and the Redhots a food -related art boutique, and magical surprises throughout the evening. The event will benefit Synergy Art Foundation, San Diego Visual Arts Network and Feeding America San Diego

2013 Mission Federal ArtWalk SDVAN sponsored booths April 27 – 28, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Jennifer Cerutti Art Walk Business of Art Scholarship recipient booth #567, Jason Rogalski (JCS San Diego Academy) leader of the Urban Succession team of the DNA of Creativity at Mission Federal Kidswalk and Gabriela Alvarez interactive workshop Grown Up Fingerpainting near Dick Blick on India Street.Downtown, Little Italy . More info: Sandi Cottrell 619.615.1090 .

Too Late For Goodbyes by Morgan Ervin at Martin McNabb Contemporary Art ( 1990 Columbia Street, SD 92121) opening on Thursday April 4 from 6 to 10 pm and running to May 31. More info: Pat McNabb Martin 619.546.5888

in White/unseen nature at Susan Street Fine Art Gallery opens on Thurs. April 4 from 6 to 9 pm with an artist presentation by Greg Murr (drawings, paintings and prints) and Joan Winte (cast resin sculpture). More info: Melissa Sager

Picked RAW for March 2013

Contemporary Arts Committee of SDMA will present Kim Emerson for a short talk about her tile work on
March 11 at 7 pm. It will be held at the fascinating home of Robin J. Lipman. For more info:858.794.7968

Playing with a Full Deck exhibits 54 art quilts representing playing cards. The opening reception is March 9 from 5 to 7 pm at Visions Art Museum ( 2825 Dewey Rd, Suite 100, SD 92106) at the NTC. The show opening March 1 and end May 19.. More info Beth Smith 619.546.4872

Picked RAW for February 2013

In Search Of Shadows: James Hubbell Sculpture with a reception: Sunday Feb 3 at 5pmshows until June 2 at the Oceanside Museum of Art( 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, 92054)More info: Danielle Susalla Deery 760.435.3721

The 30th Anniversary Celebration of Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation held at the The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (700 Prospect St. La Jolla, 92037) Sat., Feb 9, 7 pm & 9:15 pm Sun Feb.10 am- 5pm & 7pm, Thurs. Feb 14, 7:15, Feb 22,23 and Mar.1,2,8,15,22,30 at 7:00 pm and features the most popular and award winning short animations from the festival's influential history. See early works of Disney Pixar Director Ralph Eggleston and over 10 Academy Award Winning or Nominated short animations. More info: Josef Liebhardt 858.459.8707

Picked RAW for January 2013

2013 Juried Biennial of theWilliam D. Cannon Art Gallery with a reception Sat Jan 19 from 5-8 and showing until March 9 has a number of SDVAN listed artists. Many congratulations to all those who are displays. The jurors Scott Canty, Director of the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall and Director of Exhibitions at the Palos Verdes Art Center, and Chantel Paul , Assistant Curator of the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) (1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011) More info: Karen McGuire 760.602.2021

What Comes To Mind: Nature/Human Nature and Visual Translation by Joyce Cutler-Shaw at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library will be on when the show and auction of the works of Lois Stecker come up for sale on Jan 25 beginning at 8 pm (viewing from Jan 5) ( 1008 Wall Street , La Jolla 92037) opens on Jan 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 and runs until Feb 9. For more info: Katie Walders 858.454.5872