The Shadow Continues with Peace, Love, Joy Art

Yes, it is Christmas Day, but that does not stop The Shadow from bringing you more art receptions!

On December 19, 2007, The Shadow was at the Hotel Triton for Part II of ARTWorkSF's exhibit "Peace, Love, Joy Art".

A work from the artist Danyol at the exhibit

Many of the same artists currently showing at the ARTWorkSF Gallery are showing here. It was a very festive and fun time for all who attended. Although from the amount of the crowd that night -- you can see that everyone was just about partied out for the year.

Top: A work from artist Jennifer Morris
Bottom: A work from artist Elizabeth Starr

This exhibit will be showing at the Hotel Triton, 342 Grant Street (at Bush), in downtown San Francisco. Viewing hours are 24/7. You can see this exhibit through January 9, 2008.

A work from artist Will Bullas at the exhibit.

For more pic from the reception, click here.

The Shadow Views Art for All Seasons

The Shadow has made many friends in the artist world during the time that this blog has been in existence. Tonight The Shadow viewed a new show from an old friend starting a new venture. The show is entitled "Art for All Seasons".

Matt McKinley, Senior Curator for ARTWorkSF, has now started his own venture entitled McKinley Art Solutions. And tonight, in collaboration with ARTWorkSF, McKinley Art Solutions presented its first art exhibit at SomArts Gallery in the South of Market Area of San Francisco.

Some of the works from the exhibit

Artists showing at this inaugural exhibit are:

• Kristine Mays
• Kellyann Gilson Lyman
• Sevilla Granger
• Chris Adessa
• Andrea Ray
• Priya Assal Gheyson
• AnneKarin Glass
• Rick Begneaud
• Sherry Miller
• Dimitri Kourounotis
• Eric Bohr
• Kerin Moldenhauer
• Carlos Loarca
• Betsie Miller-Kusz

Another work from the exhibit

In addition, artist Kellyann Gilson Lyman -- one of The Shadow's closest friends -- kept children attending the reception entertained by sponsoring a community project for kids. She provided a canvas and art materials and let the kids go to town on the canvas based on a theme that she conceived. The kids had a great time!

Top: Matt McKinley talks with his son as he creates his part of the project
Bottom: Artist Kellyann Gilson Lyman (in red scarf) with some of the young participants

This was a great first effort by McKinley Art Solutions and The Shadow would highly recommend seeing this show. But you must hurry -- this exhibit will only be shown through Saturday, December 22, 2007. You can view the exhibit at SomArts Gallery, 934 Brannan Street (at 8th Street) in San Francisco during regular business hours.

If you would like more information about the services of McKinley Art Solutions, click here.

Scenes of patrons at the reception

More pictures from the reception are here.

The Shadow Views Selections At 111 Minna

After The Shadow said good-bye to his friends at ARTWorkSF Gallery, he took at trip to 111 Minna Gallery to view Artspan's newest exhibit "Selections".

One of the works at the exhibit

Selections is a juried exhibition in which 20 artists were selected out of 300 submitted entries. The participating artists are:

• David Avery
• Johanna Baruch
• Marie Bourget
• Rebecca Chang
• Mitchell Confer
• Elaine Combs
• Katie Gilmartin
• James Gleeson
• Joshua Hagler
• Ivy Jacobsen
• Mark Jaremko
• Mike Kimball
• Chris Leib
• Jim Leff
• Christina Mazza
• Laurel Roth
• Terry Sauve
• Kathryn St. Clair
• Lena Tsakmaki
• Christopher Wiedmann

Another work from the exhibit

The esteemed jurors for this show were:

• Rene de Guzman, Senior Curator, Oakland Musuem
• Eleanor Harwood, Eleanor Harwood Gallery
• Gabe Scott, Senior Curator, 111 Minna Gallery and 2007 Selections Curator

Another work from the exhibit

For those of you who have never been to 111 Minna Gallery, it is an experience. The atmosphere was very friendly and The Shadow was well received during the reception.

Scenes from the reception

Selections will be showing at 111 Minna Gallery through December 29, 2007. You can view more events at 111 Minna Gallery by clicking here. For more information on Artspan, including their Miranda Lux Foundation Fundraising Challenge (their goal is $7,500 to be matched by the Miranda Lux Foundation), click here.

For more pictures from the reception, click here.

The Shadow Celebrates Peace Love Joy Art

Yes folks, the Holiday Season has arrived in San Francisco. And ARTWorkSF begins the season in its grand tradition.

Works from the current exhibit
ARTWorkSF is holding its annual Holiday Show "Peace, Love, Joy, Art" which will be shown in two places this year:

• ARTWorkSF Gallery, 49 Geary Street, Suite 249
• Hotel Triton, 342 Grant Street

More works from the exhibit
Several of your favorite artists, whom The Shadow has highlighted in this blog during the past year, will be exhibiting in one, or both, shows this month.

Top: Artists Charlotte Kay and Blake Tucker at the reception
Bottom: Artist Melissa Karam poses with some of her work
Art is the perfect gift for the holiday season and ARTWorkSF will make every piece in this exhibit available for purchase for your loved one. Prices are extremely reasonable (the top price is $500) and a portion of your purchase will support the San Francisco Art Resource Center.


Top: The Shadow with ARTWorkSF Founder/President Johnny Davis
Bottom: Patrons at the reception
This exhibit will be showing at the ARTWorkSF Gallery though December 28, 2007. But if you want more, be sure to join The Shadow at the Hotel Triton on December 19 from 5 - 7 p.m.

More picture of the reception are available here.

A Reminder

When this blog was established 2 years ago, it was done to showcase art and culture here in San Francisco and throughout the world. That has been The Shadow's mission with this blog.

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