Greetings! I just wanted to launch into cyberspace some cool stuff that is going on around the peninsula. So, brace yourself...
Paper cutter, pop n' locker, and all around nice guy Kevin Miller had his opening at MMA last night, sending the message to artists everywhere that you don't have to be a 75- year- old landscape painter to show at MMA.
Kevin's work is whimsical glimpse at real life around the peninsula. I loved this show, I love Kevin, I'm so proud to know him and you all should go check out his work . Kevin Miller's montereyNOW runs July 16- November 8th.
Tonight! My favorite redhead is showing at my favorite cafe. Michelle Magdalena is showcasing some very personal work at Cafe Lumiere. The opening starts at 7pm, and I am sure the show will run for at least a month.
Michelle is also the mastermind behind a HUGE nude photo workshop. Imagine this: you and your camera, a bunch of good food, a slew of naked models, and personal lessons- care of Magdalena and Kim Weston. Interested ? You should be.
Jen Fry, my friend/ boss/ aunt, has a shop in Monterey called Never On Sunday and they are having a massive sale. 15% off everything in the store July 16th- the 25th. Never On Sunday is my favorite gift shop in town, and not just because Jen owns it and my cousin, Diane, works there! Go get yourself something nice while scoping out my attractive relatives.
ALSO...
Call for submissions. Our friends at fine art base are hosting a Found Object Art contest. This is a great way to get your work out there, win some prizes, make connections, make some art, and all that fun stuff.
Found Object Art Contest
deadline for submissions
sunday 16.aug.09
$15/member or $20/non-member
members only preview
friday 21.aug.09
Sand City's West End Celebration
saturday 22.aug.09
fine art base is a super cool organization on the peninsula; if you are into art, or interested in supporting the arts at all become a member.
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And yes, I am currently showing at fine art base. Thank you everyone who came out to see the final performance of the Fear Out Front Project ! The work is still up, if you are interested in seeing it please contact me [for a personal showing, hehe].
I am also in a group show at the National Steinbeck Center that opens August 7th. This group show has some awesome art in it. Featuring works by Michelle , Margo , Paul, Nic , Taylor, Kelly and myself our curator Cristiano has put together a really beautiful and contemporary exhibition.
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Wow, if you have read this far I commend you for your lengthy attention span.
Thanks!- J.R.
Other cool stuff:
PainterMargo has shows all over the place...check out her blog
Pho wednesdays at Cafe Lumiere . The food is always great and the waitstaff is always hot.
This has been kicking my ass lately.
ELLY's back!
